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Season's Greetings!

Fifth Ward Meeting and Holiday Party December 21

Please join me on Thurs., Dec. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for our 5th Ward meeting and holiday party at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St., for an evening of fun and celebration of the sentiments of the seasons: Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Feliz Navidad and Happy Kwanzaa. The ward meeting will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m and the holiday party will begin at 7 p.m. There will be visits with Santa, free raffles and gift bags.

5th Ward Meeting Agenda December 21

Welcome
Alderman Rue Simmons

Fire Department Emergency Management
Fire Deputy Chief Dwight Hohl 

Curt's Cafe - Program Overview
Karli Butler, Social Worker

Police Update

Holiday Party - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Free Winter Break Programs for Teens and Children

Enjoy a huge bounty of free, creative and entertaining programs for teens and kids over winter break at the Evanston Public Library. Some programs require registration while others are drop-ins. Registration is now open.

Grand Chanukah Lighting this Thursday

Tannenbaum Chabad House invites you to join Mayor Stephen Hagerty and the city's civic, business and Jewish communities at Evanston's Chanukah Lighting and Celebration. A 10-foot Menorah will be lit at Church Street Plaza, Church Street at Maple Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. this Thurs., Dec. 14. The event will feature The Cheder Boys Choir. For more information, please call 847-869-8060.

Y.O.U. Family Wellness Day December 16

Y.O.U. invites you to Family Wellness Day on Sat., Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at 1911 Church St. It's an opportunity for the whole family to relax, rejuvenate and spread holiday cheer. There will be a hip-hop dance, cookie decorating, self-car DIY crafts, make-your-own granola parfait, Zumba, a take-home art project, raffle prizes, and free books. Family Wellness Day is a free open house event open to all ages! For questions and to RSVP, contact agaebler@youthopportunity.org or 847-278-0098.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Summertime Season 2018

June 16 through July 1 From the Mississippi Delta by Endesha Ida Mae Holland, Ph.D. July 14-29 Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks August 11-26 Crowns by Regina Taylor Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre premium Gold Member Cards are only $55 through Dec. 31! That's a $70 savings: Enjoy three amazing plays and two incredible concerts, along with several 2-for-1 specials announced during the Summertime Season. These Premium Gold Member Cards make great gifts, even if that gift is for you. FJT shows and concerts take place from June through August at the Theatre at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. For more information, call 847-866-5914. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is an award-winning professional theatre company supported by the City of Evanston.  Purchase your Gold Member Card.

"The Nutcracker on Ice" December 15-17

"The Nutcracker on Ice," Robert Crown Community Center's beloved winter ice show, will celebrate its 43rd year entertaining families with four performances this holiday season! Show times are Fri., Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 16 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sun., Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for general seating and $10 for reserved seating.

A Community Celebration of Kwanzaa December 26

Join your friends and neighbors in celebrating the first day of Kwanzaa on Tues., Dec. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, located at 1655 Foster St., featuring music, spoken word and dancing. There will also be the traditional lighting of the Kinara and recitation of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. For more information, call 847-866-5914.

EFD Firefighter/Paramedics Recruitment Process

The City of Evanston's Fire Department is recruiting firefighters and paramedics. Applications will be available online beginning Jan. 15 to Feb. 28 at applytoserve.com. The written exam will be held on Sat., March 31. To learn more about the the recruitment process, please attend one of the following sessions:

Sat., Jan. 13, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 
Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson Ave.

Sat., Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.

Employment Opportunities with the City of Evanston

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Robin Rue Simmons   
Alderman, 5th Ward
847-521-6434
Rsimmons@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org