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Check out this week's Parks & Recreation e-News featuring information about the Hispanic Hertiage Kickoff event, Starlight Movie and Resource Fair, Birding by Boat program, and more!
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off Celebration
Join us as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month tonight, Fri., Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Bring your friends and family to this free event at the Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center.
Birding By Boat
Join the Ecology Center for one last canoeing program this season, as we celebrate the start of the fall bird migration season with a Birding By Boat trip! We will go on a canoeing adventure to see what birds are traveling along the North Shore Channel. Binoculars, canoes, paddles, PFDs, and paddling instruction will be provided. Each boat will also have a bird field guide, as we will work together to identify the birds that we spot. To register for this program, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256 or register online.
Chicago Style Stepping and Line Dance
Join Cynthia Mcfadden at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center as she teaches new and exciting line dances and Chicago-Style Stepping! Bring a friend or make new ones this fall season.
Outdoor Movie - World Alzheimer's Day
The Levy Senior Center is bringing awareness to dementia on Thurs., Sept. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with an outdoor movie of "Keys Bags, Names, Words." September is the month where we come together to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around dementia and this year, we want to make World Alzheimer’s Month the most meaningful ever. "Never too early, never too late" aligns closely with the stories you'll see in the film, highlighting both prevention and post-diagnosis supports and interventions.
Youth Kendo
Join us for a new session of Youth Kendo! Sharpen your mind and body in this Japanese style martial arts class starting on Fri., Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Sign up today!
Starlight Movie - "A Man Called Otto"
Mayor Biss has declared September as National Suicide Prevention Month. In recognition, Evanston's Parks & Recreation Department and Mental Health Taskforce will hold a resource fair during the Starlight Movie in the Park on Sat., Sept. 16, at Kamen Park, featuring "A Man Called Otto."
Help is available: Due to the sensitive nature of this film, mental health advocates will be present to provide community resources. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988 for help.
Fleetwood-Jourdain's Afterschool Program
Looking for an after school program that serves your child's needs? Look no further, the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center's after school program is here to provide fun through structured activities, crafts, sports and school days out.
Calling all Zombies!
We’re looking for zombie volunteers on Sat., Oct. 21 from 3 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. to chase zombie apocalypse survivors during the 8th annual Zombie Scramble. Sign up here or scan the QR code! As a thank you, we will provide free Candelite pizza, a Zombie Scramble T-Shirt, snacks and water during the event, and a $25 stipend for a completed shift at the end of the night.
To be part of the Zombie swarm, please come with your fleshing-eating fashions and makeup and meet at the Evanston Ecology Center at 3 p.m. If you don’t have makeup, there will be some to use before heading out. We will explain all the ghoulish rules and goals, and hobble over to stage you in place for the Zombie Scramble.
Contact zombie@cityofevanston.org if you have any questions about volunteering.
Evanston Soccer School
Grow your confidence and skills in soccer while playing with your peers. Our enthusiastic coaches will focus on developing you as a player through creative games.
Saplings & Oaks
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor nature class for your 2-4 year olds? Join Saplings & Oaks, an 8-week class where children and caregivers learn about the natural world together! Through exploring the Lighthouse Beach habitats, reading nature-themed stories, making art, and imaginative play, children and caregivers will learn about the wonders of fall. For more information or to enroll in this program, please call the Ecology Center at (847) 448-8256 or register online.
Cook'n with Kids!
Allow your little chef to explore and expand their skills in the kitchen! The little chef will learn how to make a quick and healthy snack, and basic kitchen safety. Register now.
Community Campfires - Nature at Night
Next stop, Penny Park! Join the Ecology Center tonight for a Community Campfire from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Spend your evenings this fall season building community with friends, family, and neighbors around a cozy campfire that will move from park to park! Enjoy exploring our parks at night, as we learn about nature in the neighborhood and make s'mores. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. To register for this free program, please call the Ecology Center at (847) 448-8256 or register online.
Community Acupuncture
Experience a community of healing through acupuncture providing reduced cravings and benefits for sleep issues, stress management, and more!
Virtual Levy Lecture
The Levy Lecture Series is a free program featuring top lecturers, authors and entertainers for residents 55 and over, who are passionate about learning. Lectures are bi-monthly via Zoom on Tues., Sept. 19, at 1:30 p.m. Register and you will receive an email with easy-to-follow steps. Sponsored by the Levy Senior Center Foundation.
Calling all Businesses & Organizations - Trunk or Treat
Come celebrate the Halloween season with the City's Parks and Recreation. We're seeking businesses and organizations with unique and decorated vehicles to provide treats, games, and fun for children of all ages. Sign up today by scanning the QR code or by following this link.
Nightmare on Foster St.
Bring the entire family out for spooky, scary, candy-filled fun at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Join in on Fri., Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Wear your costumes and join us for a horrifying night on Foster St.
Basic Cartooning at Fleetwood
Learn how or expand on your skill set in this basic cartooning class. Put together your very own comic book or create your very own super hero! Enjoy your time learning, creating, and making new friends. Register today.
Jamming Jean Free Outdoor Concert
Close out the summer on Fri., Sept., 22, at 5 p.m. with Suite Mollie playing a variety of funk, rock, soul, R&B, and maybe a little Jazz outside the Levy Senior Center. With the horns, a slammin’ rhythm section, and powerful vocals, they know how to rock the crowd! Food from The Fat Shallot will be available for purchase. Read more.
Harvest Fest
Come celebrate the joys of the fall season at Eggleston Park during our fall Harvest Festival! Go on a tour of the Farmette, bee apiary, and Food Forest and partake in fall-themed games, a pumpkin patch, a scarecrow-making contest, crafts, music, and more!
Thank you Windy City Garden Center for your generous pumpkin donation!
Pies for Parks
Come get to know the Evanston Parks Foundation on October 14, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Walk through Noyes Cultural Arts Center to see all of the pie contest entries or head outside to play at Talmadge Park. We will have booths with craft projects, sensory play, and games. Enter a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Evanston Parks Foundation's efforts to make parks and programs more accessible to all residents. Free to attend, $25 to enter your pie!
Fleetwood-Jourdain Presents Family Sneaker Ball
Your presence has been formally requested! Dress to impress this fall at the Family Sneaker Ball! On Sun., Oct. 15, bring out your finest clothes and your most comfortable sneakers. Dance the night away with your family and create very special memories. Register in advance!
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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