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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about Memorial Day weekend schedule changes, the opening of Evanston swimming beaches, and a statement about Lead Service Line Notices.
Plus, join us in giving all City Public Works staff a big "thank you" for National Public Works Week!
 Memorial Day holiday schedule announced
The City has announced service changes for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Refuse collection reminder: No collections will occur on Mon., May 27. All waste services will be postponed by one day.
Memorial Day Ceremony: Join the Evanston American Legion Post 42 for a Memorial Day community reflection and ceremony honoring America's fallen heroes at Fountain Square on Mon., May 27, at 10:30 a.m.
 Swimming beaches open this weekend! 
Who’s ready for some sand between your toes and a dip in Lake Michigan? Evanston beaches will open for the season this Sat., May 27, and will remain open through Labor Day!
Evanston residents: Beaches are free for you again this year. However, all beach patrons must present a season beach pass or daily ticket to enter. Pick up your passes with proof of residency from community centers.
Non-Evanston residents: You'll need to purchase season passes or daily tickets to access Evanston beaches. Use the Yodel platform for easy daily token purchases, or buy them in person at the Dempster Street and Clark Street Beach offices. Season passes are available at Evanston community centers.
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No action is needed on Lead Service Line Notice
 Submit a public comment by June 24
The City’s Draft 2024 Action Plan, updated with finalized grant amounts, is open for public comment through June 24.
How do I submit a public comment? Public comments can be made at a joint committee meeting on June 13 at 7 p.m. or at the City Council meeting on June 24 at 7 p.m. Comments may be submitted in writing before the City Council meeting or in person at the meetings on June 13 and 24.
More News and Events
2024 business grants fully allocated
The City has successfully allocated all available business grant funds for its 2024 programs, including Storefront Modernization, Entrepreneurship Support, Sustain Evanston, and Small Business Recovery. Due to enthusiastic participation from local businesses, these grant programs are now closed.
Cart-tagging resumes to help cut recycling contamination
The City has performed cart-tagging, which involves visually inspecting several recycling carts before they are collected on pickup day, over the past two years to reduce recycling contamination. Staff will conduct another round of cart-tagging this year in the Monday collection area from early June to mid-July. Learn more about the process.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
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Robert Crown Flea Market, May 25
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National Crown Day Celebration, May 26
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Lantern Festival at Arrington Lagoon, May 28
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FAN Zoom Event - A Fatal Inheritance: How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Deadly Medical Mystery, May 28
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Trot for Tails, June 1
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Backyard Botanical Sale, June 1
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Starlight Movie in the Park: Wish (2023), June 1
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Evanston Pride Car Parade, June 2
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Faith & Family Pride Fest, June 2
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Evanston Symphony Orchestra: Soaring Sax and Dvorak’s 8th, June 2
It's National Public Works Week!
Thank you to all our Public Works employees for their dedication to the Evanston community. This year's National Public Works Week (May 19-25) theme, "Advancing Quality of Life for All," highlights their crucial role in our community. Their efforts in maintaining and improving our infrastructure enhance the quality of life for everyone in our city.
Meet one of our behind-the-scenes Public Works employees, Paulina Albazi, Administrative Lead for Capital Planning & Engineering.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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