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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about Earth Month events and activities, the relaunch of the We're Out Walking (WOW) program, the Out of Space Concert lineup, and more!
Plus, check out how our Parks & Recreation Department has helped to make Evanston beaches more accessible to all!
 Officer Jones on Main-Dempster Mile Earth Day Clean-up in 2022.
Earth Month kicks off Saturday!
Enjoy eco-friendly community events and activities throughout the month.
Earth-A-Palooza: Join Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita on Sat., April 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Linne Woods for a day of eco-friendly family fun including tree climbing, nature hikes, and animals from the Brookfield Zoo. Register to participate.
Ecology Center Celebration: Stop by the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., on Sat., April 22, 10 a.m. to noon, for family-friendly Earth Month activities.
MDM Earth Day Clean-up: Join the Main-Dempster Mile on Sat., April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help cleanup Dempster Street! Cleanup supplies and a route map will be provided. Volunteers will also receive treats from neighborhood businesses. Register to participate.
 We're Out Walking (WOW) is back!
The City has relaunched its We’re Out Walking (WOW) program, a 12-week health and fitness initiative to motivate our community to increase their daily physical activity and improve their overall health.
Register to participate: Participation is free and registration is open online! After registering, you'll be prompted to join a challenge through the platform MoveSpring and compete to win prizes. You can also participate in fitness classes and events hosted by local organizations!
Join in for the kickoff event: Community members can also register in-person at the WOW kickoff event on Sat., April 22, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the ETHS Auditorium. The event will feature local fitness vendors, motivational speakers, giveaways and fitness demonstrations.
Call for business participation: Businesses interested in promoting upcoming health, wellness and fitness events to program participants are encouraged to fill out this form.
 Out of Space music fest returns in July
Out of Space will return for its sixth season, turning the Canal Shores golf course into a concert experience from July 27-30. Tickets go on sale on Friday.
Who's playing? This year's lineup includes Dawes, Regina Spektor, Lucius, Lord Huron, Allie Crow Buckley, Allison Russell, and more!
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Reminder: Early voting continues
Cast your ballot! Early Voting for the April 4 Consolidated Election will be held at the Morton Civic Center through April 3.
Who's on the ballot? This election includes races for Evanston 2nd and 9th Ward City Council seats, as well as District 65 and 202 board members.
Election Day voting: As a reminder, voting will not available at the Morton Civic Center on Election Day. Find your Election Day polling location.
COVID-19 Update
Cases: Evanston reported 62 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 75 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 8.86.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: LOW.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
To date, Evanston has had 19,149 total confirmed cases, and 166 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. View the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile).
More News and Events
The Aging Well Conference is back
Celebrate Older Americans Month in May at the City’s 22nd Aging Well Conference. Check out information on sponsorship opportunities, a form to nominate an older adult for the 2023 Aging Well Award, and registration information.
Don't forget to pay your property tax bill
The first of two installments of 2022 property tax bills were mailed in early March. This installment is 55 percent of a property's total tax bill for the previous year and is due on April 3.
Dog beach guidelines
Excited to head to the Evanston Dog Beach? Make sure to check out our video recapping guidelines for usage before you go!
Learn the basics of personal finance
First Northern Credit Union is hosting a free financial webinar on Wed., April 5 from noon to 1 p.m. called "Basics of Personal Finance". Participants will learn how to manage personal finance goals and more. Register today!
Calling all artists and arts organizations
As a part of the Evanston Arts Council's Cultural Fund Grant program, artists, non-profits, and community organizations are invited to apply for up to $4,000 to support cultural programs. The application deadline is April 1.
Tenants, landlords: we’re looking for your feedback!
The Housing & Community Development Committee is seeking your feedback on potential changes to Evanston’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance, including security deposits, late fees, notices, and more. Check out a summary and provide a public comment or email.
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Community Events
Evanston beaches are now more accessible to all!
 Photo by: Richard Cahan
Way to go Evanston Parks & Recreation staff for your hard work to make our beaches more accessible!
Earlier this year, the City purchased 1,000 feet of roll-out portable walkways called Mobi-Mats, intended to provide a path to Lake Michigan at each of the city’s six beaches for people in wheelchairs, people with strollers and those who find it difficult to walk through sand.
The City also purchased three beach wheelchairs with balloon-size tires that can be easily pushed to the water. The Evanston RoundTable has the story.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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