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Good Afternoon,
Check out this week's Parks & Recreation e-News featuring information about a Fall Fest at the Farmers' Market, Bug-A-Boo, a Haunted House at Fleetwood, and more!
Fall Fest at the Downtown Evanston's Farmers' Market
Don't miss a fabulous day to kick off the Halloween next weekend, October 28, at the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market. Bring your family and dress in costumes! The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Spud Club in the center of the market. The first 100 kids will receive trick-or-treat bags with goodies inside. There will also be small pumpkins to decorate, crafts, games and a photo booth for family pictures.
Preschool Open Gymnastics
Come out to the Chandler-Newberger Community Center to climb, tumble and play at Preschool Open Gymnastics on Fridays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. This class is available for drop-in, at $10 per class for residents and $13 per class for non-residents. Call the Chandler-Newberger Community Center for more information at 847-448-8252.
Attend Super Senior Day on October 27
Super Senior Day is coming to the Levy Senior Center on Friday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Secretary of State's mobile unit will be providing services such as vision testing, renewal of state ID, and driver's licenses. They are also taking appointments for the REAL ID. To make an appointment, please register in advance by calling the Levy front desk at 847-448-8250.
Enjoy a special event: Nightmare on Foster St.
Bring the entire family out for spooky, scary, candy-filled fun at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Join in on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Wear your costumes and join us for a horrifying night on Foster St.
Bug-A-Boo: Non-Scary Halloween Walk
Join the Ecology Center for their annual Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 28. Staff will highlight the creatures that call the North Shore Channel home. You'll meet these costumed characters outside as you travel along the nature path in the arboretum. At the end of your walk, all are invited to make s’mores, play games, dance to some festive music, and take home a Halloween craft. Please register all attending family members. To register, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256 or register online.
Refresh your art collection at the Art Swap
The Noyes Gallery, in partnership with Evanston Made, is hosting Art Swap on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free but you must pre-register. For more information, contact Angela Allyn at 847-448-8263.
Wild Weekends
Bats, snakes, spiders, and skunks...oh my! During the Halloween season, some amazing and beneficial animals get a bad rap. The Ecology Center will be partnering with a wildlife education organization to meet a variety of these awesome and often misunderstood creatures and learn why it’s important to protect them. Come meet bats, snakes, spiders, and more. You may even get the chance to pet a skunk! To register, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256 or register online. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Enjoy Dia De Los Muertos at the Levy Center
We're excited to host the final Starlight Concert of the 2023 season. This event features the musical group Mariachi Sirenas! Come out to the Levy Senior Center on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. Before the Mariachi Sirenas performance, there will be arts and crafts projects, such as creating a DIY shoebox ofrenda.
Save the Date - Holiday Grooves & Disco Moves
Come out in your best Ugly Holiday Sweater and get ready to dance to local DJ Michael Stinson playing your favorite disco hits at the first Holiday Grooves & Disco Moves: December 8 Delight on Friday, Dec. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Levy Senior Center. All are welcome to attend.
Seniors, walk right in!
The Secretary of State's Office has opened a new, walk-in "Senior Only" DMV service temporarily housed in Room G300 of the Morton Civic Center. Seniors will not need appointments, as this walk-in center is specifically designed to meet their needs including Real ID, behind the wheel driving test, and renewals of State ID as well as drivers license.
Accessibility for all
The City is committed to the principle that persons with disabilities enjoy full access to all public meetings as well as City buildings, programs, and services. Please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request or fill out a request form online.
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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