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Good afternoon,
Check out this week's Parks and Recreation e-news featuring information about the Juneteenth Celebration, Starlight Concert, Natures Tots & Tunes, and more!
As a reminder, the Evanston Parks and Recreation Community Centers will be closed on Mon., June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Community Celebration for Juneteenth
In partnership with Evanston Present and Future, the City will again honor Juneteenth with a Juneteenth Parade and Celebration on Sat., June 17. The parade will kickoff at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Robert Crown Community Center and end at Ingraham Park. The celebration will take place following the parade at noon at Ingraham Park. You're invited to join in for an afternoon of art, music, food and speakers. More information.
Canoe the Canal
Celebrate this Father’s Day weekend with a canoeing adventure on the North Shore Channel! Canoes, paddles, PFDs, and paddling instruction will be provided. Each boat will also have a river scavenger hunt, as we will work together to look for signs of wildlife. No canoeing experience is necessary. Children need to be accompanied by an enrolled adult. To register for this program, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256 or register online.
The next Starlight Concert is June 20
Featuring nine free concerts at park locations throughout the city, the Starlight Concert Series is back to bring you outdoor music on Tuesday nights through August 8.
Up next on the big stage: Head to Twiggs Park on Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. for the next Starlight Concert of the season! Enjoy music by Midnight Sun of the Band.
View the complete Starlight Concert schedule.
The Summer Program Guide is here!
Check out our Summer Program Guide for a list of activities and register for your favorites online!
Free Access to Fishing
Free Access to Fishing is back at Lovelace Park! Join the Ecology Center staff for this popular, free program on Saturday mornings throughout the summer. This is a great way to introduce children to catch-and-release fishing. Equipment, bait, and fishing advice will be provided but feel free to bring your own fishing equipment or bait and we can teach you how to use it. Children under the age of 16 don't need a fishing license but must be accompanied by an adult. For participants 16 yrs or older, Illinois fishing licenses are required and can be purchased online. For more information, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256.
Levy Senior Center June Finance Series
The topic for June is "Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies." All adults ages 50 and over are welcome to attend. This presentation is focused on balancing your expenses and sharpening your strategies for your spending and savings now, which may help you reach your financial goals later. We'll discuss the basics of investing and budgeting, and you'll learn the importance of managing credit and debt, and ways you can take control of your financial future.
This seminar is sponsored and led by Neil Gardner of Edward Jones Financial in Skokie and is offered via Zoom. To register, please call the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250.
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: Free, registration required
Youth Boxing
Building character and discipline is the ultimate goal of the Fleetwood Jourdain Youth Boxing Program. All boxing skill levels welcomed! Register today!
Natures Tots & Tunes
Join the Ecology Center and Evanston Public Library at James Park this Thursday, June 22nd from 5-7pm! Bring your family, a blanket, and your favorite snacks and get ready to meet live animals, sing along to family-friendly music, and enjoy nature in the park through free play activities. This program is recommended for ages 8 and under. For more information, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256 or register online for this free program.
Youth Kendo is Back!
Join us for a new session of Youth Kendo! Sharpen your mind and body in this Japanese style martial arts class starting on Fri., June 23. Sign up today!
Farmers Market Transportation for Seniors
Do you want to go to the Farmer's Market but don't have a way to get there and back? Did you know that you can double your link card when you buy vegetables and fruit from the market as the market does matching funds for fruits and veggies?
The Levy Senior Center has your solution! Call the front desk at 847-448-8250 the Friday before you would like to go between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pickups on the following Saturdays: June 24, July 8, and July 22. The pickup times will start at 8 a.m. to take you to the market.
Disco in the Park
Put on your boogie shoes and hustle on over to the Levy Senior Center on Fri., Aug. 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a night you won’t forget. Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy the best of 70’s music from our local DJ.
Facility Locations and Phone Numbers
Chandler-Newberger Community Center: 847-448-8252
Levy Senior Center: 847-448-8250
Robert Crown Community Center: 847-448-8258
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center: 847-448-8254
Ecology Center: 847-448-8256
Thanks for reading.
Have a great weekend,
The City of Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Team
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