Thursday, October 3, 2024 | View in browser
Good afternoon,
Read below for information about the new Evanston Animal Shelter, art events happening this weekend, the next Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre production, and more!
 Tails are wagging with excitement!
The City celebrated the grand opening of the newly constructed Evanston Animal Shelter at 2310 Oakton St. on Wednesday. Cook County officials, City staff, Evanston Animal Shelter Board members, and other elected officials gathered to mark the occasion. View a live stream of the event.
Building amenities: The state-of-the-art, 8,800 sq. ft. facility significantly enhances the shelter's capacity to house and care for animals. Features include an on-site medical suite, isolation areas for sick animals, outdoor dog runs, over 20 kennels for dogs, colony rooms for cats, adoption rooms, and more. As a bonus, it has zero on-site carbon emissions!
Evanston Animal Shelter Open House: Join the shelter for a public Open House on Sun., Oct. 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a tour of the building and light refreshments.
 Get artsy in Evanston this weekend 🎨
Peruse handmade goods: Check out the Maker's Market in Downtown Evanston on Sun., Oct. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. Head to the 5th Floor of the Maple Avenue Parking Garage to shop hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind, handmade goods. Plus, enjoy free art-making and artist demos.
Tour artists' studios: Participate in Evanston Made's annual Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. Explore artists' studios, meet artists, learn about their work, and start your art collection during this self-guided tour opportunity. View a list of participating artists.
 Up next on the FJTheatre stage...
The next Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre production, "Until The Flood" by Dael Orlandersmith, explores the social uprising in Ferguson, MO following the police shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown on August 9, 2014. The show will run from October 26 through November 10 on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Grab your tickets today!
More News and Events
The City’s Streetlight Improvement Project will begin the week of October 7. Work includes replacing streetlight poles and luminaires at Church and Dodge, as well as under the Davis Street and Lake Street viaducts. Project completion is expected by November, weather permitting. Learn more.
Participate in the "Empowering Small Business" series
The City, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, and Evanston Community Bank & Trust have partnered to host a series of free workshops designed for Evanston’s small business owners and entrepreneurs. Titled "Empowering Small Businesses," the series features five sessions, with the next one taking place on October 9. More info.
Last chance to register for the Zombie Scramble
Join Evanston Parks & Recreation for a scary good time at this year’s "Zombie Scramble" on October 19! Brave the 2-mile course through Ladd Arboretum, Butler Park, and Twiggs Park while avoiding zombies. Can you finish with all of your “lives” intact? Register by October 6.
Learn about zoning & how to take action for equitable reform
Join Connections for the Homeless and Joining Forces on Sun., Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center for the launch of the "Bad Zoning is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things" Campaign. Hear from speakers like Mayor Biss and learn about why good zoning reform can help make our community stronger. RSVP today!
Share your thoughts with the Chicago Transit Authority
The CTA Bus Vision Project is currently in its public engagement phase, offering an opportunity for you to provide service and policy suggestions. Visit the project website at ctabusvisionproject.com to take their survey.
CTA Purple Line maintenance reminder
The CTA continues to perform work along the entire Purple Line through November. Work is performed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, to avoid major commuter disruptions.
Community Calendar
Evanston's Vibrant New Murals
Over the past year, Evanston has been the recipient of several creative new murals, curated by Art Encounter’s Evanston Mural Arts Program. Each piece reflects the community’s rich history, diversity, and spirit of collaboration. Created by talented local and Chicago-based artists, these six vibrant artworks help to bring color and life to our public spaces:
- Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois Mural
- Noyes Street Mural
- Metra Mural Extension at 909 Davis
- 100 Years of Women Leaving a Legacy
- RISE: Respect, Integrity, Self Awareness, and Empathy
Join Art Encounter for a Walking Tour of Downtown Murals on Sat., Oct. 19. Learn more and sign up for the tour.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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