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Meetings of special interest to 7th Ward residents
Green Bay Road Improvement Project Community Meeting
Thurs., Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.
A revised project design based on input from the December 11 community meeting will be presented for discussion and further input. A webpage with information about the project, including the presentation from the December 11 community meeting, is available here.
McCulloch Park Renovation Neighborhood Meeting
Wed., March 4, 6:30 p.m., Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St.
At the February 13 neighborhood meeting, residents provided feedback on three park concepts presented by design consultants from Terra Engineering. These concepts were based on resident input from the first neighborhood meeting. On March 4, the consultants will present a proposed final concept for additional resident comment. Information about the project, including the presentations from the January 8 and February 13 neighborhood meetings, is available here on the City website.
Affordable Housing Community Workshop
Thurs., March 5, 7 p.m., Parasol Room, Morton Civic Center
The City of Evanston’s Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee invites residents to a community workshop to gather input regarding the community’s affordable housing needs and possible solutions. RSVP for this workshop or provide feedback by completing this online survey.
Transportation & Parking Committee Meeting—Consideration of Proposed Event-based Resident-only Parking Restriction
Wed., March 25, 6 p.m., Room 2404, Morton Civic Center
The Transportation & Parking Committee’s consideration of the proposal to establish a Special Event Zone in the neighborhoods around the NU athletic campus and to restrict parking to zone residents during men’s basketball games, graduations, and special events at Welsh Ryan Arena has been postponed to the committee’s March meeting. A description of the proposal is available here.
Upcoming 7th Ward Meetings
Mark your calendars for the next two 7th Ward meetings:
- Thurs. March 26, 7 p.m., Evanston Ecology Center
- Tues., June 23, 7 p.m., Evanston Ecology Center
Evanston Repair Clinic, February 22
Bring your broken small appliances, toys, jewelry, or other small household items to Y.O.U. Headquarters on Sat., Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Expert volunteers will be available to help you repair your items. This free event is open to all.
First ‘Cats Community Connection Event, February 29
NU’s Department of Athletics & Recreation invites ‘Cats Community Connection (CCC) members and their families to come to Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sat., Feb. 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to cheer on the Wildcats women’s basketball team to victory and take part in a fun post-game event just for CCC members! Currently battling for a Big Ten title, the Wildcats will face Illinois in their final home game of the regular season at 1 p.m. Attendees will receive complimentary tickets to the game and the post game opportunity to shoot hoops on the court and take photos with Willie the Wildcat!
Free parking is available in the east and west Ryan Field parking lots. Enter the arena through the Wilson Club entrance (southwest corner of the building) to pick up tickets and a special giveaway. Following the game, meet in Section 105 to access the court.
If you are not already a member of ‘Cats Community Connection, you can join here and reserve your complimentary tickets today!
 Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Enjoy two nights of inspirational environmental and adventure films at the Evanston Wild & Scenic Film Festival on February 28 and March 13. Sponsored by the Evanston Environmental Association and the City of Evanston, the festival takes place in the 3rd floor theater of the One Rotary Center building, 1560 Sherman Ave. Purchase tickets and learn more today.
Census mailings are right around the corner
Check your mailbox March 12 to March 20 for your invitation to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. Every household will have the option of responding online, by phone, or by mail.
WOW registration is now open
We're Out Walking (WOW) is a 12-week walking and health education campaign to promote wellness, community and physical activity. Participants will enjoy group walks, nutrition and fitness classes, t-shirts and more. Register to participate today!
Save the Date: The 2020 WOW campaign kicks off April 25 at ETHS.
Eleanor Revelle
Alderman, 7th Ward
312-459-0644
erevelle@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org
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