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Special Topic 7th Ward Meeting, June 27
Please join me for an in-depth look at three key aspects of the Ryan Rebuild project on Tues., June 27, at 7 p.m. You may attend in-person in the Parasol Room, located on the 4th floor at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. (overflow rooms on the 2nd floor). Or you can join via Zoom:
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3IZ8Mum
Passcode: 297757
A recording of the meeting will be posted on the City’s Proposed Projects webpage after the meeting.
The meeting will feature presentations from Northwestern speakers on three topics: Environmental (Noise) Assessment; Traffic and Parking; and Concert Operations.
Also participating in the meeting will be Land Use Commission Chair Matt Rogers, who will discuss the standards that commissioners will apply in their consideration of the university’s applications for a Planned Development special use permit and a zoning text amendment.
 Recognizing Juneteenth in Evanston
Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the U.S.
The City recognizes Juneteenth, June 19, as an official City holiday. The Civic Center will be closed on this day.
Evanston’s Juneteenth celebrations will take place on Sat., June 17, beginning with a parade that will kick off at 10:30 a.m. in the Robert Crown Community Center parking lot and end at Ingraham Park. Following the parade, community members are invited to enjoy an afternoon of art, music, food and speakers, from noon to 6 p.m. at Ingraham Park. Art vendors, food trucks, and family activities will be available.
Takeout Picnic in Independence Park, June 22
On June 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Central Street Evanston is hosting their annual summer evening, Takeout Picnic in the Park. Support our local business community and order take out from one of the many Central Street restaurants, grab your picnic blanket, and come listen to indie darlings, The Oh Yeahs, under the lights in Independence Park.
Learn more about the event and participating eateries.
 Sign up to have your catalytic converter marked
Join the Evanston Police Department on Sat., June 24 for a Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft event. This event is open and free to Evanston residents and ETHS staff with the following vehicle makes: Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Jeep, Ford and Kia. Registration is required.
Canal Shores Renovation Underway
The privately-funded, $5.9 million restoration project now getting started at Canal Shores will address severe problems with the irrigation system, poor drainage, and over-abundance of shade. The course is closing down in stages, beginning at the north end. Eventually fencing will enclose the entire course. Learn more about the restoration project.
The last area to be closed will be the location for the Out of Space concerts scheduled for July 27-30. Tickets are available.
Notice: The north end of the golf course (holes 5, 6, and 7) will not be available for viewing the Wilmette fireworks on July 3 due to the renovation These areas are already fenced off for construction, and community members are asked to please stay off the course.
Independence Park Community Meeting, July 6
Mark your calendars now for our third community meeting to discuss improvements to Independence Park on Thurs., July 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Chandler-Newberger Community Center, 1028 Central St.
Information about the project, including the presentation boards and meeting summaries from the first two community meetings, is available on the project webpage.
 Annual Evanston Recycles Event, July 8
The City will host its annual “Evanston Recycles” event on Sat., July 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.
Each year, this free “drive up, drop off” event provides residents an opportunity to recycle a variety of items and securely shred documents. This year, the City will be collecting electronic waste, documents for shredding, and unused prescription medication and expired over-the-counter drugs. No other items will be accepted.
Community members participating in the event should enter the drop-off line on Church Street west of Dodge Avenue. Participants are asked to follow the signs to the drop-off area and remain in their cars. Participants are asked to not line up before 8 a.m.
View a map and more information.
 Starlight Concert at Canal Shores, July 11
Evanston's 2023 Starlight Concert Series will feature nine free outdoor concerts at park locations throughout the city, June 6 through August 8. The concert at Canal Shores on July 11 will feature the salsa band Trabuco,
Starlight concerts will take place on Tuesdays (unless otherwise specified), from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be canceled. The decision to cancel will be made by 4:30 p.m. on the show date. Residents can learn about a cancellation by calling 847-448-4311 (until 6 p.m.) or by visiting cityofevanston.org/starlight.
The complete schedule of concerts is available.
Participate in a community safety survey
The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy, alongside community partners, is working to gather community perspectives on issues of safety. Participate in their community-wide safety survey (English and Spanish).
The survey asks: What is community? What is safety? What do you need to be safe? What does a community - our community - need to be safe? What are ways community members can hold each other accountable when we harm each other?
Eleanor Revelle
Councilmember, 7th Ward
312-459-0644
erevelle@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org
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