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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about Shop Small Saturday, upcoming holiday events and celebrations, friendly reminders, and more!
 Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Evanston!
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with great deals and unique gifts from local Evanston businesses on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25).
Enjoy free parking for the holidays: We're making local shopping easier this year by offering a “Holiday Parking: Free for 2023” promotion. Visitors to our business districts can enjoy up to two hours of free street parking daily through January 1, 2024. Simply enter the code "Holiday2023" while using the Park Evanston app.
Shop the Evanston Made Holiday Market: Located at 1631 Chicago Ave., the Holiday Market returns for its third year. Stop by from December 1-17 to shop for original art, jewelry, wearables, and more from local artists.
 Celebrate the holiday season in Evanston
Get in the holiday spirit with events and celebrations for the whole family.
Flip the switch: Bring your family downtown to Fountain Square to catch the annual Holiday Light Celebration with Mayor Biss and other special visitors on Sat., Dec. 2, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday performances, then head to The Merion to take photos with Santa!
Savor the sounds of the season: Head to ETHS on Sun., Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. to enjoy the award-winning Evanston Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concert, with additional performances from local performing arts groups. Plus, there will be a visit from Santa and his elves.
 Say bye to burned out bulbs
As we bring out the holiday décor each year, we inevitably find that some of our string lights have burned out. Instead of throwing them away, why not recycle? Starting Thurs., Dec. 1, you can drop off holiday string lighting for recycling at the Evanston Ecology Center, Levy Senior Center, and Robert Crown Community Center. Note: no garlands, live greens, or wreaths.
 Heads up, pet parents - it's time to register!  
As a reminder, 2024 Pet Registration is due December 30. Registering your fur baby not only boosts the chances of a happy reunion if it becomes lost but also doubles as a reminder to renew its annual rabies vaccination.
More News and Events
Last call for seasonal food and yard waste collections
The final week for seasonal food and yard waste collections is December 4 through 7. Want to keep composting this winter? Sign up for Collective Resource Compost's Winter Gap program.
Provide comment on the 2024 Action Plan
The City’s Housing & Community Development Committee seeks public comment on the 2024 Draft Action Plan. Community members can provide public comment at the Committee's meeting on Tues., Dec. 12.
Property Tax payments are due December 1
Property owners are encouraged to review their Second Installment Property Tax Bill online, checking for eligible exemptions. The Cook County Treasurer's Office began mailing paper copies on November 1. Payments are due by December 1, 2023. More information.
Donate to the Mayor's Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive
Let's come together to make this holiday season special for every Evanston family. Donate new, unwrapped toys, staple food items, and new and gently used children’s books to the Mayor’s Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive.
Embrace the spirit of community this winter
Through the City's Snow Shoveling Program, we're connecting older adult residents and individuals with disabilities with compassionate volunteers who offer snow shoveling services. Whether you need assistance or want to lend a helping hand, sign up today.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
Wishing you a happy and delicious Thanksgiving!
Refuse collection: No refuse collections will occur on Thursday, Nov. 23. If the holiday falls on or before your collection day, services are expected to be postponed by one day.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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