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9th Ward Meeting Agenda

Please join me this Sat., Feb. 17, 9 a.m. at the Reba Place, 535 Custer Ave. for our next 9th Ward meeting.

Meeting Agenda:

• Neighborhood News
• Police Update
• Mayor's Summer Youth Job Fair/Youth & Young Adult Program
• Fire Department Update - Fire Safety
• 9th Ward Beautification 

Upcoming Ward Meeting Dates

Thurs., March 15, 2018 at 7 p.m., located at Pope John XXIII School, 1120 Washington St., Lower Level Cafeteria

Sat., April 7, 2018 at 9 a.m., located at Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.

Thurs., May 17, 2018 at 7 p.m.,  Pope John XXIII School, 1120 Washington St., Lower Level Cafeteria

Camp Registration to Reopen Online February 17

Online summer camp registration for Evanston residents who live in zip codes 60201 and 60202 will reopen on Saturday, February 17 at 8 a.m. The City is adding resources and conducting additional testing to ensure that the online registration system can accommodate the increased volume of traffic expected. Please note: Online registration will NOT reopen on Wednesday, February 14. 

At least 25 percent of slots in each camp session have been reserved for online registration. In-person and phone registration will not be taken on February 17; however, phone support will be available from 8 a.m. to noon by calling 847-448-4311.

Winter HeARTh Art Project Event

Evanston community members are invited to create their own embroidered or painted quilt squares at two upcoming open house events as part of the 2018 Winter HeARTh community art project, “unCovered.” Winter HeARTh is a collaborative effort sponsored by the Evanston Arts Council that seeks to bring together the residents of Evanston during the cold, isolating winter months to collectively make an art project. Participants in the 2018 project will be prompted to consider what it means to be "covered/uncovered" by their community. They will be able to respond both positively and negatively, and then embroider or paint their answers on the squares. The first “unCovered,” workday is Sun., Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. The second workday is Sat., March 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Reba Place Church, 620 Madison St. No experience is needed. Participants can drop by one or both events to learn embroidery basics, paint patterns, and participate in the discussion.

Dress for Success Donation Drive

You can help a youth dress to impress at the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Job Fair. Please donate new or gently used business attire for youth ages 14 to 18 years old. Donations are being accepted until March 2, at any of the City's community centers and the Morton Civic Center. 

Acceptable Items: Dresses, blazers, suits, slacks, collar/button up shirts, ties, belts, stockings and more. All sizes needed: XS to XXL. 

Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair March 3

Find your perfect summer job at Mayor Hagerty's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair on Sat., March 3, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. In order to be eligible to attend the job fair, you must be enrolled in school; be at least 14 years of age when the program begins on June 11, 2018; and live in ZIP codes 60201 or 60202. Those age 17 and 18 years are especially encouraged to attend, as many opportunities exist for both summer and year-round employment. To volunteer at the MSYEP job fair, visit Volunteer Evanston.

Survey Seeks Experiences with the Evanston Police Complaint Process

The newly formed Citizen Police Complaint Process Assessment Committee is examining the Evanston Police complaint process. Committee members developed a survey  in order to learn about community members' experiences making a complaint regarding the Evanston Police Department, as well as to hear from people who wanted to file a complaint, but did not do so. The online survey is available in English and Spanish at cityofevanston.org/2018EPDsurvey. Printed surveys are available starting February 13, 2018 at many City of Evanston facilities, including the Morton Civic Center, Evanston Public Library locations, and recreation centers. The survey deadline is Friday, March 9, 2018.

Composting Service Now Available

Are you concerned about climate change but unsure what you can personally do about it? Separating out your food scraps so they can be diverted from the landfill is something you can do. Organic material does not biodegrade in landfills, it creates methane, a greenhouse gas 34 times more damaging to our atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Evanston residents are now eligible to receive food scrap composting service through the City’s exclusive hauler, Collective Resource. Visit the Collective Resource website to learn more about the program and sign up.

General Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Classes

The City of Evanston has joined with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice & Training Program to increase minority, female and veteran participation in the construction workforce.

From now through February 22, the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters will be accepting applications for future General Construction Pre-Apprenticeship training classes.

Each candidate must present the following requirements at the Apprentice Program Office, 1256 Estes Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, no later than Thurs., Feb. 22, 2018:

• Letter of recommendation on a Local Union letterhead, signed by an officer;
  
• Proof of having attained the age of 17 (driver’s license or state I.D card required);
  
• Copy of high school diploma or, high school transcripts (must have official school seal–8 credits minimum), or copy of G.E.D. certificate;
  
• Copy of Social Security card or a receipt showing a duplicate card has been applied for;
  
• A $25 “non-refundable” application processing fee (money orders and cashiers check only) - no cash.

All five above-listed requirements must be submitted at the time of filing or the candidate will not be permitted to file an application. Further details will be mailed to each applicant regarding the required pre-test session and aptitude test dates.

Questions should be directed to Kina McAfee, assistant coordinator, Carpenter Training Center, at 847-640-7373 or kmcafee@chicap.org.

Cicely L. Fleming    
Alderman, 9th Ward
224-204-4017
Cfleming@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org 

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