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Good morning,
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sun., March 8. Read below for information about the new Robert Crown Community Center and Library Open House, early voting, and events at Northwestern.
 Robert Crown Community Center and Library is now open!
Get an inside look: Watch as Lawrence Hemingway and Miguel Ruiz give a tour of the new building.
Open House: Celebrate, explore and experience the wide variety of programs and activities offered at the new Robert Crown Community Center and Library at an open house on Sat., March 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 It's time to vote in the Presidential Primaries
The Presidential Primary Election is coming up in Illinois, with Election Day taking place on Tues., March 17! Residents should go to their registered polling location to vote on that day.
Interested in voting early? Early voting is taking place now through Mon., March 16 at the Morton Civic Center, Room G-300.
 Northwestern happenings
Check out all the fun events taking place in March on Northwestern's Campus!
NU Dance Marathon 5K/10K: Join NUDM's 5K or 10K race and run around the beautiful lakefront on Sat., March 7, at 10 a.m. All proceeds support local Evanston organizations.
NU Chamber Orchestra, Spring Is Coming: Celebrate the new season on Thurs., March 12, as the Chamber Orchestra plays spring-themed pieces from Debussy, Poulenc, and Beethoven.
More news and events
Attend the Mayor's State of the City Luncheon
Mayor Hagerty's State of the City Luncheon, hosted by the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, takes place on Fri., March 13, 10:45 a.m., at the Hilton Orrington. Tickets can be purchased online. Can't make it? No problem. We'll be streaming live on the City's Facebook page.
Evanston 311 celebrates nine years
March 1 marked the 9th anniversary of the City's 311 system! Over the past nine years, 311 has handled well over a million phone calls, service requests, chats and texts. Contact 311 by calling/texting 847-448-4311, submitting a service request online, or using the Evanston 311 mobile app.
Stay calm and wash your hands
The City is working to take preventive steps to prepare for and limit the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Though COVID-19 is currently a low risk to residents, all are encouraged to take preventative measures like staying home when sick and washing hands frequently.
Give your feedback on the 2019 CAPER
Attend the City's public meeting on Tues., March 17, 7 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center, to provide your feedback on the 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
Community calendar
Jamming Jean Concert with Dee Alexander 3/6
Pollinator Habitat Sculpture Community Build 3/7
Annual Seed Swap 3/7
What to Sow When 3/7
Levy Lecture Series: History of the Blues 3/10
Police Explorer Open House 3/12
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 3/12-15
More events
Get engaged
5th Ward Meeting - Wed., March 11
2nd Ward Meeting - Thurs., March 12
9th Ward Meeting - Wed., March 18
 Learn about the importance of getting an accurate and complete 2020 Census count from Betty Bogg, Executive Director of Connections for the Homeless here in Evanston!
That’s it for this week's e-News.
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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