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Good afternoon,
We hope you're gearing up for a delicious day with friends and family tomorrow! Read below for information about the FY2025 Adopted Budget, holiday happenings, free holiday parking, and more!
 City Council adopts FY2025 budget
 Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Evanston!
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with great deals and unique gifts from local Evanston businesses on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30).
Enjoy free parking for the holidays: We're making local shopping easy this year by offering a “Holiday Parking: Free for 2024” promotion. Visitors to our business districts can enjoy up to two hours of free street parking daily through January 1, 2025. Simply enter the code "Holiday2024" while using the Park Evanston app.
 Celebrate the holiday season in Evanston
Get in the holiday spirit with events and celebrations for the whole family.
Flip the switch: Bring your family and friends downtown to Fountain Square to catch the annual Holiday Light Celebration with Mayor Biss and other special visitors on Sat., Dec. 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Flapjacks & Flannels: Join the Parks & Rec team for a Flapjacks and Flannels event at the Levy Senior Center on Sun., Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your flannel, bring your family, and enjoy some flapjacks!
Sounds of the season: Head to ETHS on Sun., Dec. 15, at 3 p.m., to enjoy the award-winning Evanston Symphony Orchestra, joined by the North Shore Choral Society, Chicago Ballet Arts, and more!
 Happy (almost) Thanksgiving, Evanston!
From all of us at the City, we wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving, filled with joy, family, and great food!
Please note: The City has announced changes in service delivery and facility hours in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. No refuse collections will occur on November 28.
 Burnt out bulbs?
Each holiday season, we often discover a few strands of string lights that no longer work. Instead of tossing them in the trash, consider recycling! Starting December 1, you can drop off unwanted holiday string lights for free recycling through January 31 at the Levy Senior Center or Robert Crown Community Center.
More News and Events
Help shape environmental equity in our community
The City is conducting an Environmental Equity Investigation to involve residents in environmental decision-making, develop strategies for equity and restoration, and promote environmental equity across the community. Share your story by completing a short survey.
Last call for seasonal food and yard waste collections
The final week for seasonal food and yard waste collections is December 4 through 7. Want to keep composting this winter? Sign up for Collective Resource Compost's Winter Gap program.
Review your 2nd Installment Property Tax Bill for exemptions
Property owners are encouraged to review their Second Installment Property Tax Bill online, checking for eligible exemptions. If you believe you're eligible for an exemption not reflected, apply for a Certificate of Error.
Donate to the Mayor's Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive
Let's come together to make this holiday season special for every Evanston family. Donate new, unwrapped toys, staple food items, and new and gently used children’s books to the Mayor’s Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive.
Paving the way for safer and more accessible sidewalks
The City hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday to celebrate the completion of the Greenleaf and Hartrey Sidewalk Improvement Project. This project, made possible through Tax Increment Financing, marks a significant enhancement in infrastructure to improve safety, accessibility, and community connectivity.
Community Calendar
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Evanston Flying Turkey 5k, Nov. 28
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Northwestern Wildcat Football vs. Illinois Fighting Illini, Nov. 30
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Holiday Window Decorating Contest, Nov. 30
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Art Makers Outpost Handmade Holiday Market, Nov. 30
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FAN Zoom Event -The Miraculous from the Material: Understanding the Wonders of Nature, Dec. 3
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FAN Zoom Event - The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions, Dec. 4
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Northwestern University: Tis the Season for Bingo, Dec. 7
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Immanuel Lutheran: Evanston's Community Winter Indoor Farmers' Market, Dec. 7
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"Donovan's Garage" Presents "Mixon-Mixin' BRASS", Dec. 10
From First Job to Film: Dave’s Legacy Highlighted in Upcoming Documentary
 Mark Glats, Councilmember Kelly, Harry Major, Dave Glatt, Elizabeth Montgomery, and Melody Miller.
Meet one of Evanston's legacy business owners, Dave Glatt, founder of Dave’s Italian Kitchen, a staple of the community since 1972. Now located at 815 Noyes St., Dave’s has been a beloved spot for homemade Italian cuisine for over 50 years. Watch an interview with him.
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer Melody Miller, along with producer Elizabeth (Beth) Montgomery, were at Dave's Italian Kitchen earlier this week filming a documentary about the iconic business. Fun fact: Beth, the producer, was Dave's very first employee!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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