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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about Holiday light events, opportunities to shop local, final fall cleanup reminders, and more!
 Light your way to the holidays!
Head downtown for two special holiday lighting events this week:
 Bring your family to Fountain Square to catch the annual Holiday Light Celebration on Sat., Dec. 2, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday performances, remarks by Mayor Biss and others, and photos with Santa!
 Shop Evanston for the holidays
Just because Small Business Saturday is over doesn't mean shopping local for the holidays should be!
Late-er Night on Central: Participating businesses are staying open until 7 p.m. along Central Street this evening, Nov. 30, so you can make it a full night of shopping and dining.
Hometown Holiday Celebration & Stroll: Head to the Main-Dempster Mile on Thurs., Dec. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., to shop over 30 businesses staying open late to host sales or in-store events.
Evanston Made Holiday Market: Located at 1631 Chicago Ave., this joyous Holiday Market has returned for a third year. Stop by from December 1-17 to shop for original art, jewelry, wearables, and more from local artists.
Winter Arts & Crafts Expo: The Winter Arts & Crafts Expo will take place from November 18 to December 20 at the Evanston Art Center. Shop handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, painting, and more.
 Final fall cleanup reminders
According to the meteorological calendar, today, November 30, marks the official end of fall. Now's the perfect time for some final cleanup reminders:
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Street cleaning continues through Fri., Dec. 15. View the schedule, which includes additional fall dates for residential streets.
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Yard waste will be collected through Thurs., Dec. 7. That means next week is the final week for 2023 collections!
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Food scraps can be composted this winter as part of Collective Resource Compost's winter gap program.
 Explore our Winter Program Guide
Embark on a season of fun and wellness with our Parks & Recreation Department's Winter Program Guide. This digital-only issue is packed with hundreds of recreational programs, special events, and ways to keep you healthy, active, and entertained throughout the winter season.
A Message from Health & Human Services
"Tomorrow, December 1, marks 'World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit,' a day that serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma. It also provides an opportunity to honor those we have lost and make a commitment to continue working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat.
Here at the City of Evanston Health and Human Services Department, we share the same goal as millions around the world: to end the HIV epidemic. Evanston residents living with HIV seeking free and confidential HIV Navigation Services can call 847-448-4311 or visit HIV Care Connect for more information."
More News and Events
EPD is brewing community connections
Join the Evanston Police Department for "Coffee with a Cop" on Fri., Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the McDonald's located at 1919 Dempster St. Meet officers for a casual cup of coffee and bring an unwrapped toy for the EPD Holiday Toy Drive.
Say bye to burned-out bulbs
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.
Paw-sitively essential: register your pet now
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.
Property Tax payments are due tomorrow
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.
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Farewell, Dave Stoneback!
After 39 years of dedicated service to the City, Dave Stoneback will be retiring on Friday, Dec. 1. As a longtime member of the City of Evanston team, Dave has worked for five Evanston mayors and nine city managers.
Dave has held multiple positions throughout his tenure. Initially hired as the assistant superintendent at the water plant, he advanced to superintendent of the water division and later assumed the role of utilities director. In 2015, he was promoted to Public Works Agency Director, and in October 2021, he was appointed interim deputy city manager.
Join us in giving Dave a huge "thank you" for his leadership, knowledge, and dedicated work to the City over the past four decades.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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