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Read below for information about weekend events, lakefront safety tips, the next Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre production, and more!
 Photo of a Plein Air Painter. Photo Credit: Mark Cleveland.
Weekend fun is calling...
Enjoy an art-filled weekend: Join Evanston Made for a citywide summer arts festival through July 21, offering free and accessible plein-air art events in every neighborhood. Watch competing artists paint in the Plein Air style, capturing the beauty of Evanston’s natural and built environments.
Starlight Cinema: Head to Lee Street Beach on Fri., July 19, to enjoy a showing of the movie "Luca". The movie will begin at 6 p.m. and Firehouse Grill's food truck will sell their fare onsite. Grab your friends, family, chairs, and blankets, and join in on the fun!
Connections' Block Party: Connections for the Homeless is hosting their annual neighborhood Block Party on Sat., July 20, which includes "Family Fest", a day full of family-friendly activities, and "After Dark", an evening of live music, food, and beer.
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Lakefront Safety Tips & Reminders
The City operates five swimming beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Because Lake Michigan can be a dangerous body of water, community members should follow these quick reminders to ensure a safe and fun experience:
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Only swim when lifeguards are on duty. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty.
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Follow the Swim Flag Warning System, which follows traffic light rules: 🟥 red = no swimming, 🟨 yellow = use caution, 🟩 green = no restrictions.
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Free U.S. Coastguard-approved lifejackets are available.
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Before heading to the beach, check the beach status online at cityofevanston.org/beach.
 Up next on the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre stage
Filled with passion, humor, and honesty, playwright/poet Ntozake Shange's form-changing choreopoem, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, tells the stories of seven women of color using poetry, song, and movement. This show will run from July 20 to August 4, with performances on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Interested? Learn more about the show and purchase your tickets today!
More News and Events
Traffic detour notice
A series of contracted crane lifts will take place at 2225 Ridge Avenue between July 24 and 31, excluding weekend days. During this time, portions of Noyes Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Learn more.
Save the date for National Night Out, August 6
Join the Evanston Police and Parks & Recreation Departments in celebrating National Night Out (NNO) on Tues., Aug. 6, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Centennial Park. This family-friendly evening will include food trucks, games, a movie, and giveaways.
Provide feedback for the City's Strategic Housing Plan
If the City had additional resources to support housing in Evanston, how should they be used? The City's Strategic Housing Plan, Housing4All, will set housing goals for the next 10 years, with a focus on taking action. Provide preliminary feedback by July 29!
Second installment property tax bills are due August 1
Property owners are encouraged to review their 2023 Second Installment Property Tax Bill, now available online. The Cook County Treasurer's Office began mailing paper copies of the bills on July 1, with payments due by August 1, 2024. More info.
Lawn watering reminders
Watering your lawn is important to keep it healthy and green throughout the summer. However, watering during certain times of the day can significantly reduce the amount of water reaching the plants. The City has restrictions on who can water their lawn and when to help reduce water loss. More info.
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Breaking ground on Foster School
City Councilmembers, City leaders, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 officials, and community members attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Foster School in the 5th Ward. The school, which will accommodate K-5 students, is slated to open in fall 2026.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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