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Read below for information about multiple outdoor movies this week, National Night Out, the next First Friday Family Night event, a new Lakefront Parking Pilot Program, and more.
Plus, ETHS alums’ food drive returns for a second year!
 Multiple outdoor movies this week!
Movie Night at Ryan Field: Bring your family out for a free showing of Tom & Jerry (2021) tonight, Thurs., July 29 as part of Northwestern's annual Movie Night at Ryan Field. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m.
Starlight Movies in the Park: The Starlight Movies series begins this Sat., July 31 at Lovelace Park, Gross Point Road and Thayer Street, with a showing of Soul Surfer. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks!
National Night Out: Take a public stance against crime by attending "National Night Out" on Tues., Aug. 3! Join the Evanston Police Department for a Starlight Movie at Penny Park, Lake Street and Ashland Avenue. Soul and Smoke food truck and C&W Ice Cream Parlor will be on site beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the movie, "Jumanji: The Next Level," will begin at 7 p.m.
 New Lakefront Parking Pilot Program
The City will pilot a new lakefront parking program beginning the week of August 2 and continuing through October 31. As a part of this program, parking rates for vehicles without a current year paid Evanston wheel tax will be set at $3 per hour for designated streets along the lakefront.
Important: Those who are parking vehicles registered to an Evanston address with a current year paid wheel tax will not need to pay for these lakefront parking sessions.
 Attend 'First Friday' at Mason Park next week!
Enjoy a First Friday Family Night at Mason Park, located at Church Street and Florence Avenue, on Fri., Aug. 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., as part of the My City, Your City, Our City initiative!
Fun for all ages: Test your skills at an obstacle course, enjoy free food, participate in outdoor games, and enjoy free books and activities provided by the Evanston Public Library.
Parking information: Community members are welcome to park in the Youth & Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) parking lot across from the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center.
COVID-19 Update
Cases, Positivity Rates and Hospitalizations
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Evanston reported 30 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 18 for the week prior. The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate is 1.71 percent, up from 1.18 percent for the seven days prior. Despite the uptick in cases and the positivity rate, local COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low.
To date, the city has had 4,698 total confirmed cases, and 118 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19.
Vaccinations
View the City’s updated data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH. To date, approximately 85 percent of residents 12 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and 78 percent are fully vaccinated.
Now is the time to get vaccinated. Although the highly contagious Delta variant has not yet been detected in Evanston, don’t wait for it to arrive to get your shot. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free, and vaccination appointments are widely available. Visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccination appointment or call 1-800-232-0233.
Updated Masking Guidance
This week, the CDC and IDPH announced updated masking recommendations in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases nationally. The Evanston Health & Human Services Department is adopting these recommendations, which include:
- Teachers, students, staff and visitors at K-12 schools should wear a face covering indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
- Everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, should wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas with substantial or high transmission. At this time, Evanston is not considered to be an area of substantial or high transmission; however, Evanston businesses and venues may continue to require face coverings regardless of vaccination status.
As a reminder, community members who are not fully vaccinated should continue to wear a face covering and practice social distancing at indoor businesses and venues, as well as in outdoor public settings when maintaining a six-foot distance from others is not possible. View the City’s mask guidance.
More news and events
Thursday Night Market with Downtown Evanston next week
Head to downtown Evanston for a Thursday Night Market on August 5 with the theme of "Food & Drink." This lively event will feature Evanston shops, artists and makers. Stop by anytime between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to support local businesses and grab dinner at a downtown restaurant.
First Ever 'Film It!' Festival tonight
All summer long, Evanston youth in grades 5 through 8 have been working on creating their own mini movies through the citywide STEM Challenge, Film It! Join the Evanston Public Library in Mason Park tonight, Thurs., July 29, at 7:30 p.m. to view the premiere of the films!
Latinx Community Safety event with EPD
Join the Evanston Police Department for a Latinx Community Safety event on Sat., July 31, noon to 2 p.m. at Best Buy, 2301 W. Howard St. Meet officers, gain safety tips, and learn about home security products.
Evanston Accessory Dwelling Unit Walking Tour
Join the Evanston Development Cooperative for a stroll through the Dempster Street and Chicago Avenue area on Sat., July 31 to see how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) fit into a thriving neighborhood. The free tour will begin and end at Noir d'Ebene Chocolat et Patisserie. Sign up for a spot today!
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ETHS alums’ food drive returns for a second year
 Grace Sarkor and Parker English at their food drive last July. (Barbara Freeman photo)
Last summer, ETHS graduates Parker English and Grace Sarkor held a free food drive at their alma mater, which they called "Evanston Gives Back." This year, they're expanding their efforts and have rebranded as "Kula Kitchen."
Kula Kitchen will hold food drives in the ETHS parking lot on Dodge Avenue on Saturdays, July 31, August 14, and August 21. Non-perishable food items and dry goods can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and distribution will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. View their Facebook page to learn more.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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