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Read below for information about Hispanic Heritage Month events and activities, National Preparedness Month, engagement opportunities, and more!
 Feliz mes de la herencia hispana!
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) is a great way to honor the rich cultural contributions of Latinx people. Check out some fun ways to celebrate all month:
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff: Bring your friends and family to this free event at the Fleetwood Jourdain Center on Sun., Sept. 15 at noon. Enjoy food for purchase, a DJ, fun activities, and more! Learn more.
Hispanic/Latinx-Owned Business Month: From September 15 to October 15, library patrons are invited to pick up a punch card and explore at least five participating Latinx/Hispanic-owned businesses to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift card.
 September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, a time to make sure you're prepared for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
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Sign up for EvanstonAlerts Notifications: If you're not already, sign up for the City's EvanstonAlerts emergency notification system, which notifies you by text message, email, and phone during an emergency.
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Make A Plan & Build A Kit: Talk to your networks about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone in your home.
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Attend the Emergency Preparedness Fair: This year's Emergency Preparedness Fair will take place on Sat., Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Robert Crown Center. This free, family-friendly event will help you gather resources and get prepared for an emergency.
 Two opportunities to provide your feedback
Take our Envision Evanston 2045 questionnaire: The City recently held a series of focus groups on topics like Arts & Culture and Equity & Prosperity, to help inform Envision Evanston 2045. If you were unable to participate, share your thoughts through our questionnaire (open through September 19), which includes discussion questions from these sessions.
Fill out our website survey: To enhance the user experience on the City's website, we're conducting a website audit and redesign process that prioritizes ADA accessibility features. Got 15 minutes? We value your feedback, and it'll help us create a more user-friendly, inclusive website. Please take our website survey in English or Spanish before September 16.
More News and Events
Bird migration season is here again!
During this second round of bird migrations, we’re asking businesses, building owners, and residents to join us in turning off non-essential lights at night (over the next few months) to help save our feathered friends from disorientation and building collisions. View a night migration dashboard.
 Ready to roll? Bike the Ridge returns on September 29
Join in on Sun., Sept. 29 for the return of Bike the Ridge. Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Ridge Avenue will transform into a car-free zone, allowing cyclists to pedal their way from Howard to Church Streets.
Reminder: Wheel tax payments are due soon
The deadline to pay the 2025 Wheel Tax is Mon., Sept. 30. Save time by paying online! Visit our convenient online portal.
 Water infrastructure is a critical part of our lives
From gathering water, treating it, and finally delivering it to our homes and businesses, it takes a lot to keep the water flowing! Evanston's water treatment plant not only provides water to Evanston but to nine other communities, too! Learn more about Evanston's water infrastructure.
New Foster School updates
Contractor opportunities: Join Cordogan Clark and District 65 for an Open House on the new K-5 Foster School project in Evanston. Meet potential partners and explore upcoming bidding opportunities. Attend on Wed., Sept. 18, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center.
Learn about construction progress: View the Foster School webpage which includes a FAQ with a link to a form to submit your questions. District 65 is committed to engaging the community in construction progress and design developments through periodic in-person and virtual forums.
Bicycle Access Voucher Pilot: Apply today!
The City has launched its new Bicycle Access Voucher Pilot Program, offering income-qualified residents vouchers for bikes, e-bikes, adaptive bikes, accessories, and maintenance. Applications are open until September 23, with voucher amounts from $750 to $4,000.
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Congratulations to the Evanston National Merit Semifinalists 🎉
 Twenty high school students in Evanston have advanced to the semifinalist round of the National Merit scholarship program! Evanston Township High School's class of 2025 has the school's highest number of National Merit scholarship semifinalists in a decade. Read more.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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