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Good Morning,
Check out this week's Parks & Recreation e-news featuring information about Fall classes, Labor Day events, free movies, and more.
 Fall Program Registration Open!
Registration for our Fall programs is open for Evanston residents and non-residents. Check out our program lineup in the Fall guide and register.
 Canoe the Canal: August 31 and September 1
Date: Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. - 2:30pm
Location: Dammrich Rowing Center
Cost: $20 residents / $26 non-residents
Register
 Double Feature Movie Night: August 31
Date: Saturday, August 31
Times: Wish at 5:15 p.m., The Goonies at 7 p.m.
Location: Leah LoMar Park
Cost: Free
 Nature Play Date
Date: Friday, September 6
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: South End Community Center
Cost: $20 residents / $26 non-residents
Register
 Pond Lab: September 6
Date: Friday, September 6
Times: 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Location: Lovelace Park
Cost: $10 residents / $13 non-residents
Register
 Astronomy in the Parks: September 7
Date: Saturday, September 7
Times: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Lovelace Park
Cost: $11 residents / $15 non-residents
Register
 Sports Palooza: September 7
Date: Saturday, September 7
Hours: 10 a.m. - noon
Location: Leahy Park
Cost: Free
 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: September 15
Date: Sunday, September 15
Hours: noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Cost: Free
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Registration for our Fall programs in open! View all of our upcoming classes, workshops, school days off activities, and special events in our Fall Program Guide.
Register for classes on the city of Evanston website.
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 Mens Basketball League
Date: September 24 - November 5; September 26 - November 7
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
Cost per team: $725 residents/$923 non-residents
Register
 Adult Co-Ed 6V6 Beach Volleyball
Date: September 8 - October 20; September 10 - October 22; September 13 - October 25
Location: Clark Street Beach
Cost per team: $450 residents/$585 non-residents
Register
 Cross Country
Date: September 21 - October 26
Location: Various
Cost per team: $20 residents/$26 non-residents
Register
 Flag Football
Date: September 21 - October 26
Location: Robert Crown Fields
Cost per team: $55 residents/$72 non-residents
Register
 Move and Groove Line Dance Class
Date: September 11 - November 1
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
Cost per team: $76 residents/$98 non-residents
Register
 Move and Grow
Date: September 3 - October 17
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
Cost per team: $128 residents/$166 non-residents
Register: Infant
Register: Toddler
Register: 2-3 years
Register: 3-5
 Forest School Play Group
Dates: September 9 - November 11; September 11 - November 13
Location: Lighthouse Beach Classrooms
Cost per team: $200 residents/$260 non-residents
Register
 Garden Club
Dates: September 10 - October 1
Location: Ecology Center Farmette
Cost per team: $45 residents/$59 non-residents
Register
 Saplings & Oaks
Dates: September 5 - October 24
Location: Lighthouse Beach Classrooms
Cost per team: $110 residents/$143 non-residents
Register
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Dementia Friendly Resources
Dementia Friendly Evanston is part of an international movement committed to build community support for people living with dementia and their families. Download this month's dementia tip sheet.
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
By "joining The Sunflower," Evanston is demonstrating our commitment to supporting individuals with hidden disabilities. By wearing a sunflower item while visiting or participating in any of the City's programs, services, or activities, an individual is choosing to be "visible." Learn more.
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End-of-Season Schedule for Evanston Swimming Beaches
Swimming only will be available at Greenwood Street Beach for the remainder of the season during the following hours:
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August 12 through August 30, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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August 31 through September 2, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The public will have access to the sand area of all other beaches.
Learn more.
 Vendors Needed for Trunk or Treat
We need YOU to help make our Trunk or Treat event a spooktacular success! We're seeking creative and festive vehicles to join in the fun. Whether you're a local business or organization, we'd love to have you decorate your trunk and hand out treats to our community's little ghosts and goblins.
Date: Friday, October 25
Event time: 1:30-3:30 PM
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
Ready to join the fun? Sign up today and help us create a memorable Halloween experience for everyone!
To enhance the user experience on the City's website, we have begun a comprehensive website audit and redesign process that prioritizes ADA accessibility features.
We want your feedback: Your experiences and insights are essential in helping us to create a more user-friendly and accessible website for everyone. Please take 15 minutes to complete our community website surveys, available in both English and Spanish by September 13.
Share your skills and teach classes
Our Parks & Recreation team invites individuals from diverse backgrounds to showcase their incredible talents. If you're a budding artist, fitness guru, cooking maestro, or tech wizard - we want you to share your unique talents with our vibrant community.
We welcome all creative proposals and ideas that are not listed. Let's transform our community spaces into lively hubs of learning and fun. Your passion could be the spark that ignites new hobbies and friendships.
Submit your program proposal today and bring your unique talents and skills to our community.
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 complete 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
South End Community Center: 847-859-7697
Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend,
The City of Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Team
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