Celebrate the back to school season at the 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party! Come out on Thurs., Sept. 12 to enjoy games, arts and crafts, family-friendly activities, live music, the ETHS and NU Marching Bands, rousing pep rally-style speeches, and many delicious dining options!

More than 25 local mental health organizations and practitioners will be available at the Evanston Public Library on Sat., Sept. 14, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Connect directly with these resource providers and learn more about mental health and wellness! There will also be hands-on creative arts therapy, education sessions, refreshments, and more.

Evanston Transit Alliance is a social group dedicated to hosting social bike rides throughout our region to explore, support local businesses and enjoy riding together. Their next ride will take place on September 14 and will explore the lakefront in Chicago, Evanston and Wilmette. Along the ride you'll hear about the history of the lakefront and enjoy stops for food and beverages. 

The City is seeking public input on the FY2020-21 budget. Community members are encouraged to participate in one of three community budget roundtable discussions. Each meeting will begin with a brief overview of the budget process followed by small group roundtable discussions.  

Meetings Schedule:

Tuesday, September 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
J.E.H. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave.

Thursday, September 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Main Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.

Saturday, September 21, noon to 2 p.m.
Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.

The new Community Mobile Resource Center (CMRC) is designed to bring information and resources on personal finance, law, and health directly to people and neighborhoods that are seeking them. Enjoy a free barbecue to celebrate the kickoff of the CMRC on Tues., Sept. 17, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Family Focus, 2010 Dewey Avenue.

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. Learn about the history of redlining, interact with the stories, and help invent the future of undoing structural inequities. 

Head to the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market on Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to noon, to watch as top local chefs partner with prominent Midwest sustainable growers to create small plates celebrating the bounty of local produce available at the market. 

Join in for the annual Bike the Ridge ride on Sun., Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Ridge Avenue will be closed to ALL vehicular traffic between Howard and Church Streets. Bicycles are not allowed on Ridge Avenue at any other time, so come out and enjoy this non-competitive, City-sponsored special event!

The City has launched a monthlong educational campaign to improve recycling habits and reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill. Learn which common items shouldn't be placed in your recycling cart at home, and how these items disrupt the sorting process, resulting in fewer items being recycled.