e-News: CommUNITY Picnic, fall recreational programs, and more!

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Evanston CommUNITY Picnic this Sunday!

CommUNITY

Community members of all ages are invited to celebrate Evanston, diversity and going back to school at the City's CommUNITY Picnic this Sun., Aug. 25, noon to 4 p.m., at Ingraham Park, located behind the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with free food, activities, and entertainment!

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Register Now for Fall Recreation Programs

Fall

Register today for fall fun! From athletics, to art, to after school programming, Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has something for everyone!

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Experience Jalisco en Evanston on August 29

Jalisco

Celebrate a prelude to Hispanic Heritage Month at the 8th annual Jalisco en Evanston event on Thurs., Aug. 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center. This free event, presented by FEDEJAL, is open to the public and will feature live mariachi music, folkloric dance performances and artisans from Jalisco.

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Closing Weekend of 'Black Ballerina' at FJT 

Black Ballerina

Photo by: Basil Clunie

The world premiere production of "Black Ballerina," by Stephen Fedo and Tim Rhoze, closes this weekend with two performances remaining on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Purchase tickets to see the show, and don't miss the FJT Wine & Dine 40th Anniversary Gala on August 31! 

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End-of-Season Beach Schedule Announced

Beach

Due to seasonal lifeguard and beach staff returning to school, the City has announced changes to swimming hours at South Blvd. beach beginning Mon., Aug. 26 through Fri., Aug. 30.

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Attend a Free Solar Power Hour on 8/22 

Solar Panels

Interested in solar energy for your home but have questions? Solarize Chicagoland is hosting a free Solar Power Hour info session tonight, Thurs., Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Morton Civic Center's Parasol Room (4th floor).
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Food, Music and More at Taste of Armenia 8/25

EPL

Evanston's Taste of Armenia festival will feature delicious food, live music, games and activities. The event will take place this Sun., Aug. 25, noon to 6 p.m., at St. James Armenian Church, Clark St. and Benson Ave.
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Ward Meetings

9th Ward Meeting 8/24

Cicely Fleming

Ald. Cicely Fleming will host a 9th Ward meeting on Sat., Aug. 24, 9 a.m., at the Levy Senior Center.
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1st Ward Meeting 9/3

Fiske

Ald. Judy Fiske will host a 1st Ward meeting on Tues., Sept. 3, 7 p.m., at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
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Visit the 'Undesign the Redline' Exhibit Through October 20

Undesign

The “Undesign the Redline” exhibit, created by Designing the WE, has traveled to the 2nd Floor of the Morton Civic Center and will be on display for public viewing through October 20. 

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Evanston History Center's Annual Gala 8/24

Blind Pig

The Evanston History Center will host its annual Gala event, "A Night at the Blind Pig Speakeasy," on Sat., Aug. 24. Guests will enjoy an evening of 1920s-style cocktails, speakeasy-inspired cuisine, and live music.
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Northwestern, City Conduct  Emergency Response Drills

Fire Drills

As part of an ongoing partnership to improve public safety, the City of Evanston and Northwestern University conducted their 5th annual joint Emergency Response Drills this week on the University’s Evanston campus.  
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