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Read below for information about Earth Month cleanups, electronics recycling and document shredding opportunities, community events, and more!
 🌎 Earth Day is Monday! Get involved.
Earth Day is April 22. This year's theme, Planet vs. Plastics, calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics and the rapid phase out of all single use plastics.
Check out a few way to celebrate Earth Day in Evanston:
Participate in Earth Day Fest: Celebrate the Evanston Ecology Center's 50th birthday at the City's Earth Day Fest on Sat., April 20, from noon to 3 p.m., at Ingraham Park. Enjoy games, tree plantings, food trucks, earth-friendly resources, and more!
Clean up your neighborhood: Help keep Evanston clean by joining multiple cleanup events throughout the weekend:
 Recycle your electronics and shred documents
Did you know? As Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County members, Evanston residents have access to recycling events in neighboring communities! Don't miss out on these upcoming one-day recycling events where you can drop off electronics and shred documents.
Heads up! This year's "Evanston Recycles" event will take place on July 6 at Evanston Township High School.
 Farmers' market season is around the corner!
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market will kick off its 49th season on Sat., May 4, with over 50 vendors selling everything from fruit to flowers to baked goods. The Market will be open every Saturday through November 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at University Place and Oak Avenue.
More News and Events
Purchase a rain barrel to help combat flooding
Spring's frequent heavy rainfalls can result in multiple issues, including flooding. One way to mitigate this is by utilizing rain barrels! Rain barrels are available for purchase through a collaboration with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD). Learn more.
YWCA Unites Against Racism
Join the YWCA Evanston/North Shore for a reimagined Unite Against Racism event, called Unite Against Racism: Practicing Solidarity and Imagining New Futures. The event will be held on Wed., April 24, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center. Register to attend.
Shop the Maker's Market in Downtown Evanston
Sell what you make or shop handmade goods at the annual Maker's Market in the Maple Avenue Parking Garage. Markets are scheduled for May 5, August 4, and October 6 from noon to 5 p.m. More info!
Church Street Boat Launch updates
Dredging: The City will be contracting dredging services for the Church Street Boat Launch at 1647 Sheridan Rd. Work is anticipated to begin on Mon., April 22, and be completed by Tues., May 7, weather permitting.
Permits: Permits for the 2024 summer season are now available for power boats, personal motorized watercraft, and large sailboats. Learn more.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
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Temperance Trikonasana. Beer tasting and yoga class benefitting the Evanston Public Library, Saturday, April 20
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Community CPR Event, April 20
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Homing in on Housing, April 20
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FAN In-Person Event - Somehow: Thoughts on Love, April 23
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McGaw YMCA Community Day, April 27
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Walk/Roll the Redline, April 27
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FAN In-Person Event at ETHS - The Civil Rights Act at 60: Is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream for Chicago and the Country Attainable?, April 29
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Paws and Claws Birthday Bash, May 3
It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!
Telecommunicators are often the lifeline during emergencies. From car crashes to medical emergencies to babies being born, they help handle many of life's most delicate moments.
They are...
The first to answer the call...
The ones to ask the important questions...
The ones to soothe the crying child or frantic parent on the phone...
The ones to relay life-saving information to those in need...
The ones that dispatch police, fire, and medical responses...
The calm voice in the middle of so many storms...
Thank you to our amazing telecommunicators for their dedication and unwavering support for the Evanston community.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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