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First Ward of Evanston

“Ward One-derful”

Upcoming Meetings

June 2021

• Tues., June 29, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  Conversation with Clare
  Vinic Wine Company (1509 Chicago Ave.)
• Wed., June 30 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  First Ward Discussion: American Rescue Plan Funding
  With Mayor Daniel Biss
  Virtual Zoom meeting

July 2021

• Sat., July 10, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  Coffee with Clare
  D & D Dogs (825 Noyes St.)
• Thurs., July 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  First Ward Meeting (927 Noyes St.)

August 2021

• Sat., Aug 14, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  Coffee with Clare
  D & D Dogs (825 Noyes St.)
• Thurs., Aug 19, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  First Ward Meeting (927 Noyes St.)
• Thurs., Aug 26, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  Conversation with Clare
  Graduate Evanston (1625 Hinman Ave.)

First Ward Committees

Many residents have expressed interest in getting involved in First Ward committees. Please let Clare know which of the following committees you are interested in joining by emailing ckelly@cityofevanston.org:

• Public Safety Committee
• Ward One-derful Cultural Events: Music, Arts and more.
• Downtown Evanston Revitalization Citizens Group
• Our Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee
• Lakefront and Parks

Evanston has Pride!

In honor of Pride Month in June, the City has raised a Pride flag outside the Morton Civic Center. 

Help celebrate by joining Evanston Pride this Saturday, June 26 for a drive-by house parade, community picnic, and Candle Lighting Ceremony and Memorial. You can also purchase a "Proud To Be..." yard sign or t-shirt to help show your Pride.

Evanston Public Library's Free Repair Café

Do you have items that are no longer working? Don't toss them, repair them! Sign up for a 30-minute time slot and meet with a repair expert during this free event at the Robert Crown Brand Library on Sat., June 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up today. 

'Evanston Recycles' returns on July 10

It's almost time to get rid of unwanted items in your home! Recycle electronics and unused medications, and securely shred documents at the "drive up, drop off" "Evanston Recycles" event on July 10 from 9 a.m.. to noon at Evanston Township High School. 

Expanded summer activities for youth

The City has launched a new My City, Your City, Our City initiative, which will provide safe, fun, free and enriching summer activities geared towards youth ages 13 to 18 at parks and community centers throughout the summer. Learn more.

Virtual 4th of July Celebration and Photo Contest

The Evanston Fourth of July Association has decided to cancel its fun run, parade, band performance and lakefront fireworks show for Independence Day this year. Join the Association for a safe, creative, virtual celebration instead! Tune in on Sun., July 4 to enjoy the broadcast. 

Submit your photos: Community members are invited to enter the Association's photo contest. Photos can be submitted under five categories and will be accepted through Fri., July 9. Local business gift cards will be awarded to the winners.

Reminders

• Become a Sustain Evanston business: The Sustain Evanston program incentivizes businesses to voluntarily reduce their environmental impact and create a healthier community. Recognized businesses will receive a window decal, a communications toolkit and $350. 

• Support Evanston's climate goals: Evanston residents can receive guaranteed electricity cost savings by joining the City of Evanston's Community Solar Program. Through this program, you can enjoy the benefits of solar without the cost of installation.

Clare Kelly
Councilmember, 1st Ward
ckelly@cityofevanston.org