Thursday, July 13, 2023 | View in browser
Good afternoon,
Read below for information about tonight's movie at the beach, the Starlight Concert and Food Truck Festival, signing up for City alerts and notifications, and more!
 Starlight Movies in the Park kick off tonight
Join Captain Jack Sparrow as he sets sail on the Black Pearl! The Starlight Movies in the Park Series kicks off tonight, Thurs., July 13, 6 p.m., at Greenwood Street Beach with a showing of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl". This event is free, but a season or daily beach pass is required to enter.
View the Starlight Movies in the Park schedule.
 Savor the sounds of summer!
Come out to Elks Park on Tues., July 18, to enjoy a Starlight Concert and Food Truck Festival. Many of your favorite food trucks will be onsite beginning at 5:30 p.m. offering mouth-watering fare. Then, at 7 p.m., SUITE MOLLIE will perform a variety of funk, rock, soul and R&B music.
 Sign up to receive important City notifications
Rain Out Line: The City uses Rainout Line to keep residents informed of when beaches, athletic fields, and more are open or closed. Sign-up for text/email alerts, download the free "Rainout Line" mobile app, or call 847-448-0034 for status updates.
EvanstonAlerts: Sign up for EvanstonAlerts emergency notifications to be notified in the event of an emergency, including critical police activity, evacuations, weather and safety alerts.
Street Cleaning Notifications: Do you need help remembering to move your car? Sign up for courtesy text message or email street cleaning notifications to remind you!
Construction Map: Check out our construction map to find out about major projects happening throughout Evanston. You can also sign up to receive email or text message construction and traffic updates.
 ASPIRE program receives generous contribution
Thank you to NorthShore University HealthSystem for its generous $400,000 contribution to the City's ASPIRE Community Workforce Development Program. In February, the Evanston City Council approved an additional $200,000 ARPA fund match to complement this contribution.
What is ASPIRE? From internships to employment preparation, this program provides opportunities for students and young adults to explore healthcare careers while advancing health equity, promoting well-being, and stimulating economic growth.
More News and Events
Get to know Evanston's most amazing natural sites
Celebrate Unplug Illinois Day with "The Great Evanston Nature Walk" on Sat., July 15. Participants will receive a map of natural areas to visit in Evanston, each one with a fun, free nature activity led by Ecology Center staff and natural area stewards. Sign up to receive the map.
Apply for landlord assistance
The City will provide up to $15,000 of small/medium landlord assistance to eligible landlords who own rental properties in eligible areas through the Small/Media Landlord Assistance program. Applications are still open and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more.
Evanston tops the list
Evanston has once again made the Livability.com list of "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S." Evanston is number 23 on the list!
Connect with the Evanston Police Department on Sunday
Summer is here and the grill is fired up! Join the Evanston Police Department on Sun., July 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1454 Elmwood Ave., for a Community BBQ. There will be food, fun and community connection. Plus, enjoy a special Youth Art Contest.
Recycle clothes and textiles with Simple Recycling
The City's partnership with Simple Recycling allows you to easily recycle clothes and household textiles. All you have to do is schedule pickups online in advance at SimpleRecycling.com or by calling 866-835-5068.
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Beauty in our midst
 Photo credit: Mike Roche
The above photo of a great blue heron (Ardea herodias) was taken by Mike Roche near the North Shore Channel, just north of the Oakton Street kayak launch pier. This beautiful bird soars right here in Evanston.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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