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Read below for information about the Umbrella Arts Festival, Victim Services Unit Relocation, Public Service Recognition Week and more!
 Umbrella Arts Festival May 13
Join the Evanston community in celebration of Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander (ASPA) culture and art on Sat., May 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fountain Square. This free event features culinary delights, cultural performances, and art making activities—open to all ages. Learn more about Evanston ASPA here—and about Umbrella Arts Festival 2023 here.
Celebrate all month long: Find a list of community events celebrating ASPA month throughout the month of May.
 It's National Drinking Water Week!
National Drinking Water Week, May 7-13, encourages us all to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
The City of Evanston provides more than 400,000 residents in Evanston and surrounding communities with reliable, high-quality drinking water. Curious how this water gets to your tap? Check out our video to learn about Evanston's drinking water treatment process!
 Victim Services Unit relocated to Civic Center
After decades of operating at the Police Station, the Victim Services Unit has moved to the Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., effective May 9, 2023, due to a reorganization of Police staff and changes in daily operations.
No changes in service: With this relocation, there will be no change in operations and services provided by the Victim Services Unit. Advocates will continue to work closely together with the Police Department in serving Evanston community members.
How to contact them: The Victim Services Advocates are now located at the Civic Center and can be reached at 847-424-5453 or 847-424-5457. Community members should report to the Police Station and not the Civic Center with any life threatening or emergency situations.
 May 13 is World Migratory Bird Day!
Did you know virtually all migratory birds rely on water and some type of wetland habitat at some point during their life cycles? The conservation theme this year is Water: Sustaining Bird Life, and focuses on the importance of water to migratory birds.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day: Join the Ecology Center and Evanston North Shore Bird Club on Sat., May 13 for a bird walk at 8 a.m. at the Ladd Arboretum and programs at 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the Ecology Center. The programs will include a talk by John Bates of the Field Museum about birds who use water and a proclamation reading by Mayor Biss.
More News and Events
ESO concerts feature Violins of Hope instruments
The Evanston Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will feature instruments from the Violins of Hope program at its May 12 "Musical Insights" and its May 14 concert. Information on tickets and further details about “Musical Insights”
are available at the ESO website or by calling 847-864-8804.
District 65 PTA One Fund Native Plant Sale
The second annual District 65 PTA One Fund Native Plant Sale will be held Sat., May 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the District 65 warehouse, located at 2017 Greenleaf St. Many native plants, shrubs and trees will be available for purchase, and pick up is available for all who pre-ordered.
Sign up for composting in Evanston
This week is International Compost Awareness Week! Keep foods and liquids out of recycling carts! Learn more about composting in Evanston and sign up for food scrap composting through the City’s exclusive food scrap hauler, Collective Resource Compost.
Downtown Farmers' Market is up and running!
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market is up and running! Head over to University Place and Oak Avenue every Saturday through November 5 to shop from over 50 vendors selling everything from fruit to flowers to baked goods. The market will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Experience art exhibits while you sip and stroll
The Main-Dempster Mile and Evanston Made have joined forces to host the "Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl" on Thurs., May 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. Stroll through temporary art exhibits at local businesses and enjoy tastings of Evanston-made craft beverages. Purchase your tickets.
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Thank you, City of Evanston staff!
This week is Public Service Recognition Week, a federal observance recognizing the value of public service, and honoring those who serve the public at the federal, state, county, and local level. Join us in recognizing and thanking our City staff whose hard work and dedication helps to make Evanston a better place to live and work.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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