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This email features information about the final Starlight Movie of the summer, Police vs. Fire Grill Off, Jalisco en Evanston, FJT's Gala Fundraiser, and more.


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Watch Zootopia Outdoors this Saturday!

Starlight Movie


Bring the family to James Park this Sat., Aug. 26 for the final Starlight Movie of the summer! Interactive family activities will be offered before the movie from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. "Zootopia" will be shown on the big screen at dusk. 

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5th Annual Police vs. Fire Grill Off this Saturday

Police Fire Grill Off


Support our first responders while enjoying tasty burgers this Sat., Aug. 26, noon to 2 p.m., at the 5th annual Evanston Police vs. Fire Grill Off! For a $10 donation, attendees will get to sample two burgers and enjoy chips and a drink. Proceeds support the Evanston Police and Fire Foundation. The event will take place at Evanston Plaza, located at Dodge Avenue and Dempster Street.

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"Jalisco en Evanston" Next Thursday!

Jalisco


Enjoy live mariachi music, folkloric dance performances, and more at "Jalisco en Evanston" on Thurs., Aug. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.! This year's event will be held in a new location: the main auditorium at Evanston Township High School. Admission is free. Food will be available for purchase.

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FJT Play, Concerts and Gala this Weekend!

Lady Day
"Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill"


Enjoy two amazing concerts, a "Wine and Dine" Gala Fundraiser, and the final performance of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" this weekend as Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre wraps up its Summertime Season. The fun begins tonight with an Old School Soulful R&B concert featuring the South Boulevard Band

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Paddle the North Shore Channel on Wednesday

North Shore Channel


5th Ward Ald. Robin Rue Simmons and Friends of the Chicago River invite community members for a special paddle on the North Shore Channel on Wed., Aug. 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Space is limited. Participants must RSVP.

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Apply for New Climate Action Working Group

Green Earth

Mayor Stephen Hagerty invites community members to participate in a new Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group to guide the City’s next steps in the fight against climate change. Apply by Fri., Sept. 8.

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Taste of Armenia Festival Downtown 8/27

Taste of Armenia

Enjoy Armenian cooking, live music and dancing, cultural programming, and children's activities at the Taste of Armenia Festival this Sun., Aug. 27, from noon to 6 p.m., at Benson Avenue and Clark Street. All proceeds benefit St. James Armenian Church. 

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Ward Meetings

9th Ward Meeting 8/24, 8/26

Cicely Fleming

Ald. Cicely Fleming will hold a 9th Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., Aug. 24, 7 p.m., at Pope John XXIII School, and Sat., Aug. 26, 9 a.m., at Fire Station 2.

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1st Ward Meeting 9/5

Fiske

Ald. Judy Fiske will hold a 1st Ward meeting on Tues., Sept. 5, 7 p.m., at the Evanston Public Library.

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Parking Amnesty Program through September 30

Cars parked


Owe outstanding parking tickets? Avoid paying additional fees during a one-time parking ticket amnesty program through Sat., Sept. 30. Late fees assessed beyond the original citation amount will be waived, and only the original ticket amount will be due.

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Northwestern Move In/Out Bulk Trash Pick-up

NU Fall 2017 Bulk Trash map

Through Sept. 22, the first 200 community members living in the area bounded by Ridge, Colfax, Orrington and Emerson can call 3-1-1 to have large trash items removed for free. Fall bulk trash pick-ups for all of Evanston will take place in October. 

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Save the Date: 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party 9/14

'Kits 'Cats and Kids

The ‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party is set for Thurs., Sept. 14, from 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Evanston! Enjoy games, arts and crafts, music, the ETHS and NU marching bands, food trucks and more!

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Other Meetings

Howard St. Project Meeting 8/28

Howard Street banner

Review and discuss design alternatives to improve Howard Street at an open house public meeting on Mon., Aug. 28, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 7341 N. Claremont Ave., in Chicago.

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