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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about weekend events, the Fall Parks & Recreation Program Guide, how to appeal your property taxes, and more!
 There's a lot happening this weekend in Evanston!
This weekend is chock full of fun, indoor and outdoor, family-friendly events.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival: Join the Evanston Environmental Association for this free outdoor film festival on Fri., Aug. 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at James Park. Bring the whole family out to see a line-up of the best in environmental and adventure short films.
Starlight Movie in the Park: Come out to Twiggs Park, Dodge Avenue and Simpson Street, on Sat., Aug. 27 to enjoy the next movie in the Starlight series, "King Richard". The movie will begin at 7 p.m.
Robert Crown Carnival: Head to the Robert Crown Community Center on Sun., Aug. 28 from noon to 6 p.m. for a free Carnival, full of family fun, games, food and more!
 Start planning your fall activities
The Fall Parks & Recreation Program Guide is now available online! Browse through hundreds of recreation programs, special events, and ways to keep you and your family healthy and active this season. Register for programs online or call 847-448-4311.
 File a property tax appeal through September 9
Concerned about your property taxes? Evanston residents can submit an appeal to the Cook County Assessor through September 9.
Submit an appeal: Property owners can file an appeal on their own online through a simple and quick process. Those seeking assistance filing can email Mitzi Gibbs or complete and electronically sign an appeal authorization form online to have their appeal filed on their behalf.
Learn more: The Cook County Assessor's Office is hosting a Facebook Live event for Evanston residents tonight, Thurs., Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Tune in live on Facebook or YouTube to learn more about the appeal process.
 What's on the roof of the Dempster Beach Office?
The City has upgraded the computerized Thor Guard lightning protection system at Dempster Street Beach Office, which can predict the probability of a lightning strike within 8 to 20 minutes before it will strike.
What does it do? When there is a potential for lightning within the coverage area, a strobe light turns on and a warning horn sounds with an uninterrupted 15-second blast. When this happens, park users must leave and seek shelter. When the system senses conditions are safe, the strobe light turns off and the horn sounds three short four-second blasts.
COVID-19 Update
Cases: Evanston reported 52 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 74 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 7.43.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: LOW
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Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
To date, Evanston has had 16,024 total confirmed cases, and 155 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. View the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile).
Vaccinations: View the City’s vaccination data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
Monkeypox Update
Evanston is currently reporting eight cases and no hospitalizations at this time. While anyone can get infected with Monkeypox, the transmission and outbreaks have been maiinly with patients who identify as gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men.
To learn more about Monkeypox symptoms, preventions, isolation, how it spreads and the criteria for vaccinations at this time for Evanston residents, please visit the City's website.
No mass vaccination events have been scheduled at this time for community members or staff. While any person can get Monkeypox, the vaccine is not recommended for the general public at this time.
More News and Events
Get to know the candidates for the 2nd Ward Council seat
Join Mayor Biss for a 2nd Ward Candidate Forum on Tues., Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. The event will be held in-person at the Morton Civic Center, virtually via Zoom, and through live-stream on YouTube and Channel 16.
Provide your feedback for Evanston's Police Chief search
As a part of the process to hire a new Evanston Police Chief, the City is seeking community feedback through a survey. Provide your thoughts on what you think the top priorities are for the position.
The 'Kits, Cats and Kids Block Party is back!
Celebrate the back-to-school season at the 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party on Thurs., Sept. 15, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year's event will be held at a new location, Evanston Township High School's Lazier Field, located at Church Street and Hartrey Avenue
Attend a Business Financial Literacy Workshop
The City and Evanston Community Bank & Trust are hosting a series of free workshops designed to provide financial literacy and business building curriculum to Evanston’s small business owners. The series features four sessions, the first taking place on Sept. 15, presented by local experts.
Residential landlords, we want your feedback!
Calling all small- to medium-sized residential landlords in Evanston! Please take our survey, which will help our Community Development team design a program to aid those who have been financially impacted in the last three years. The survey deadline is September 2.
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Community Calendar
Evanston welcomes four new murals
 Sansing and his work-in-progress at the Davis Street Metra station. Credit: Photo by Evan Girard. (Used with permission from the Evanston RoundTable).
Evanston has welcomed four beautiful new murals to its walls this summer! These pops of colorful artwork provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for those who live in and visit Evanston. Check them out!
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Live Inspired, by artist Molly Z. is located at 1815 Norwood Court
- A mural by Brett Whitacre is located at The Custer Oasis. The mural starts under the viaduct on Main Street and moves around to the west.
- A mural is being painted by Max Sansing in the Metra turnaround north of Davis Street.
- A mural by Beverly Sholo is located on the east wall of the building housing Curt’s Café on Central Street, next to Swan Lake Cleaners on the corner of Lincolnwood Drive.
Read more about these murals in the Evanston RoundTable.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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