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Good Morning,
Check out this week's Parks & Recreation e-News featuring information about the Winter Break Camps, Afterschool Programming, Levy Open House, and more!
Robert Crown Winter Break Camps
School's out and Robert Crown has you covered with Winter Break Camps. Enjoy everything from snow art to ice skating, games, and more. Register.
Levy Open House with Free Classes/Workshops
Get a jumpstart on your goals for 2024 by trying out a free fitness or arts class. Most classes are hybrid, so if the weather is bad, no problem. View the schedule and descriptions of the classes. Oak Street Health will also be available on Fri., Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, for blood pressure and glucose testing.
Important registration information:
- No registration is needed for in-person participation
- Registration is required with a valid email address, if virtual
- Virtual participants can can register by calling 847-448-8250
- For virtual classes, a Zoom link will be emailed out before the class
- If you are having any issues, please contact the Levy Center at levycenter@cityofevanston.org or by calling 847-448-8250.
 
Kids Crafternoon - Winter Bird Feeders
Join us for bird feeder making on January 8 at Chandler Newberger Center! Register for this fun event.
Flight & Aerodynamics After School Program
This after school program at Chandler-Newberger combines engineering, the scientific method, and art to investigate the art of flight. Register today for this exciting new program.
Game Night at Fleetwood
Join us for middle school (5th -8th grades) game nights! Enjoy PS5, XBox, open gym and board games! There will be a lot of fun, good music, and snacks at the Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center.
Whole Woman Fitness at Fleetwood
What better way to work off those holiday calories than with friends and enjoying great music? Sign up today for Whole Woman Fitness and begin the journey of getting your mind, body and spirit into shape. Register and start 2024 off right!
New Class - Move & Groove Dance Class
Come check out the new Move & Groove dance classes at the Levy Senior Center on Tuesday and Friday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Get your feet moving with this fun line dancing class. Register today.
The Winter Program Guide is here!
The 2023 Winter Program Guide is now available to view online. This digital-only issue provides hundreds of recreation programs, special events, and ways to keep you healthy, active, and having fun this winter season.
Robert Crown Afterschool Adventures
Need afterschool childcare? Robert Crown has your solution with Afterschool Adventures, available Monday to Friday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Kerry Bauer for more information at 847-448-8167 or by email at kerrybauer@cityofevanston.org.
TaeKwonDo Classes - Children & Adults
Come check out the TaeKwonDo classes at the Levy Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Connelly Academy offers classes for beginners starting at age 4 to advanced levels. Register today for classes starting in January.
New Winter Break Camp at Chandler
Learn outdoor survival skills while working hands-on with a team. Activities incorporate real world skills, STEM, and adventure. Register today.
Saplings & Oaks at Ecology Center
Join Saplings & Oaks this winter at the Ecology Center! In this 7-week nature class, children and caregivers will learn about the natural world and the wonders of winter together. Each week, we will explore a different winter theme, as we read stories, make crafts, meet live animals, go on nature walks, and develop a relationship with the natural world through imaginative play. An adult must accompany each child. To register, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256 or register online.
Winter Break Camp at Fleetwood-Jourdain
Join us for winter festivities around the globe. Learn how other cultures celebrate during the holiday season at Fleetwood-Jourdain, hosting two weeks of holidays around the world. Sign up for one or both weeks, make new friends, reconnect with old friends, and create plenty of new memories. Register today.
Light the Night
Join us for an enchanting evening of local art illuminated by solar and battery-powered lights in the park. Come sip on hot cocoa while wandering through the magical displays. This free event is open to the public on January 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Youth Boxing at Fleetwood-Jourdain
Youth Boxing is back! Learn the basics and build discipline and character in the Youth Boxing Program at Fleetwood Jourdain! Register today.
Archery Class at Chandler-Newberger
Participants will learn the fundamentals of archery from experienced coach Brent Harmon. Skills will be honed through games and fun archery activities, progressing to more advanced distances and targets. Register now.
Adult Boxing at Fleetwood-Jourdain
Introducing Adult Boxing! What an amazing way to get into physical and mental shape! Join us, Tuesday nights in January. Register now!
Winter Warm Up Series
Brighten up your season and warm up your winter with a fun and festive series for adults at the Ecology Center! In this wellness focused series, we will explore homemade scrubs and salves, houseplants, winter forest therapy, natural cleaning solutions and stovetop potpourri, and DIY beeswax wraps. To register for these classes, please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256 or register online.
Self Defense for Women & Girls (ages 12+)
Want to learn how to protect yourself in 2024? Ladies, come join this non-competitive program with a focus on self-defense in a safe and fun space. Register today.
Vibrant Living
Are you ready to embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you in 2024? Join our Vibrant Living group wellness program for women, led by Certified Health Coach Jennifer Reddick. The class will begin on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register today!
Beginning Guitar and Ukulele
Classes provide detailed handouts, and hands-on, folk-style sessions teach basic music theory, rhythm, and instrument-specific skills, as well as chart-reading, harmony singing, and ensemble playing. Register here.
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.
Save the Date for Senior Prom at the Levy Center
Get ready to rock and roll at the Levy Senior Center's "A Night to Remember" senior prom extravaganza on Friday, Feb. 16. This isn't your grandma's soirée – we're cranking up the fun with a live band belting out the best of the '50s and '60s! Slip into your swankiest threads for an epic night of dinner (soft drinks included) and dancing. For those looking to add a bit of spice, adult beverages will be on hand for purchase. Prepare for dance-offs, games, and the ultimate crowning of the Prom King and Queen.
Grab your tickets online or in person, bring your moves, and let's create some unforgettable memories! It's a night crafted just for our fabulous senior crew, where age is just a number, and the party never stops. Bring in an unframed photo from your own Prom or Senior year to display during the event. Couples and singles are welcome; registration is per person, and pre-registration is required. Don't miss this fun night out.
Accessibility for all
The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a citywide culture of accessibility and inclusivity. To request an accommodation for a program, service, or activity, 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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