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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about Women's History Month, the 2022 alley maintenance schedule, a Fountain Square update, and more.
Plus, meet Milo, an adoptable bundle of love from the Evanston Animal Shelter.
 Celebrate Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a time to learn about and celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture and society.
Meet Lori Osborne: Lori has dedicated her career to learning about and sharing the history of women in Evanston as the director of the Women's History Project and Frances Willard House. Learn about Lori.
Celebrate with FJT: In honor of Women's History Month, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is re-broadcasting several video projects that pay tribute to women, including:
Want to be a part of FJT's new documentary project? Learn more!
 Have an unpaved alley?
Each year, starting in the spring, Evanston’s more than 300 unpaved alleys are periodically graded by the City. This work is done to eliminate potholes and ruts which improves travel and reduces puddling. View the 2022 Alley Maintenance Schedule.
 The MSYEP Job Fair is this weekend
Evanston youth age 14 to 18 years can find a great summer job this weekend at the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair. The event takes place this Sat., March 12, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at ETHS. Applications will be available on site.
 Fountain Square fountain update
The City is disappointed to announce that the Fountain Square fountain will remain off for the 2022 season as it seeks reimbursement of expenses from the fountain contractor to make extensive repairs.
What happened? When turning the fountain on for the 2021 season, City staff observed that the fountain was unable to retain water. A forensic engineering study later concluded that the fountain contractor installed incorrectly sized waterstops, did not follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for installation, and failed to submit the waterstops to the City or its engineering consultant for review or approval prior to installation.
When will it be fixed? The City will budget for repairs in 2023 as it pursues reimbursement from the contractor.
Will the plazas stay open? Both the north and south plazas of Fountain Square will remain open for seating, activities and public gatherings in 2022. Downtown Evanston is planning a wide variety of community events to activate the space, including Thursday Night Markets, music performances, health and fitness classes, and much more.
COVID-19 Update
 Cases: Evanston reported 55 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 59 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 7.86.
To date, Evanston has had 11,114 total confirmed cases, and 144 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. View the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile).
Positivity rate: The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate is 0.69 percent, compared to 0.39 percent for the week prior.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Vaccinations: 97.2 percent of residents 5 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 87.5 percent are fully vaccinated. View the City’s vaccination data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
More News and Events
Adventure awaits at the Wild & Scenic Film Fest
Tune in tomorrow, March 11, for the Evanston Environmental Association's Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Enjoy a lineup of the best in environmental and adventure films online or in person. Purchase your tickets today!
It's time to spring forward!
Don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour before you go to bed on Saturday. The official time change begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Special Margarita Inn meeting
Join 4th Ward Councilmember Jonathan Nieuwsma for a special meeting to discuss a Connections for the Homeless proposal for the Margarita Inn on Sun., March 13, 4 p.m., at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave.
Sign up to volunteer for the annual 4th of July celebration
The Evanston 4th of July Association is looking to fill multiple volunteer positions for its 100th anniversary celebration, including parade marshals, judges, game supervisors, and more. Learn more and sign up today!
Stella Boutique celebrates 20 years
Join Stella Boutique in celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout March! The celebratory kickoff week will take place March 14-18 with different specials happening each day. Check out our feature video and follow along on Stella's Facebook for more details!
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Community Calendar
Adoptable Pet of the Month: Meet Milo!
If you’re looking for a life-of-the-party-center-of-attention kind of dog, well you found him! Meet Milo, a big and burly dog who is as sweet as he is handsome. Milo promises to make you laugh with his goofy play style and high energy. Interested in learning more about Milo? Visit the Evanston Animal Shelter website and fill out an application.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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