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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about City holiday hours and schedule changes, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa celebrations, holiday tree and light recycling, and more!
 Changes in holiday schedules and operations
The City has announced changes in service delivery and facility schedules in recognition of the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Morton Civic Center hours: The civic center will be closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1 for the holidays. The Permit Desk will be closed December 26, 27, 30, and 31, in addition to the regular closures for the Christmas and New Year holidays. The desk will only be open on Mon., Dec. 23 next week, and will reopen on Thurs., Jan. 2.
Refuse collection: No collections will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 25, or Wednesday, Jan. 1. If the holiday falls on or before your collection day, it is expected that services will be postponed by one day.
311 Center: 311 will be closed on December 25 and January 1 due to the observed holidays. Service requests can be submitted online 24/7.
 Light up the season: Hanukkah & Kwanzaa events
Menorah Lighting Ceremony: Join Tannenbaum Chabad House on Thurs., Dec. 26, at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate Hanukkah and ignite a public 10-ft. menorah at Fountain Square. The celebration will feature greetings from Mayor Biss, live music, an LED robot dancer, and more.
Celebrate Kwanzaa: Celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa on Thurs., Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Robert Crown Center! This community event honors the Legacies of Black Evanstonians with drumming, dancing, a ceremony, and family-friendly fun including painting, food, vendors, and more!
 There's life after the holidays for trees and lights!
What to do with holiday trees: City crews will pick up holiday trees for recycling on Mon., Jan. 6 through Thurs., Jan. 16 on residents' regular refuse pickup days. View tree pickup guidelines.
What to do with burned-out bulbs: Holiday string lighting and extension cords can be dropped off for recycling at the Levy Center and Robert Crown Community Center through January 31.
 A few quick and friendly end-of-year reminders
 Pet Licenses: Submit your 2025 Pet Registration by December 31. Renew online, by mail, or in person with a current Rabies Tag Number.
 Wheel Tax: Haven’t paid your 2025 Wheel Tax? Avoid tickets by paying online, by mail, or in person at the Morton Civic Center.
 Winter Composting: Sign up for the Collective Resources Winter Gap program to compost food scraps all winter long.
 Spreading holiday joy (and toys)
This holiday season, the Mayor’s Food, Book, and Toy Drive brought joy to 450 families in need, all made possible by the remarkable generosity of our community. Thank you to everyone who helped make this season brighter and shared the spirit of giving with those who needed it most!
More News and Events
City receives $600K grant to upgrade James Park
The City has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois to reconstruct the James Park playground, improve trails, and enhance ADA accessibility, creating a safer, more inclusive space for all. Learn more.
Public Meeting: Lincoln Street Bridge Replacement, Jan. 15
The City will hold a Public Information Meeting on the Lincoln Street Bridge replacement on January 15, 6:30 p.m., at American Legion Post 42, 1030 Central St. A presentation will be followed by a Q&A. More details.
Evanston influences Denver’s Flavored Tobacco Ban victory
Evanston's advocacy efforts played a role in Denver's successful passage of a flavored tobacco ban. Denver City Council members acknowledged Evanston’s support and communications during their deliberations.
Last chance to shop at the Evanston Made Holiday Market!
This is the final weekend for community members to shop the Evanston Made Holiday Market at 924 Davis St. Find ceramics, jewelry, art, and more, all created by local artisans. The market is open Thursday and Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Help Evanston win "Best Suburb"!
 We already know Evanston is amazing—let's make sure everyone else does, too! Evanston is up for "Best Suburb" once again in the Chicago Reader's Best of 2024 ballot. Cast your vote by December 31 to help us claim the top spot.
And that's not all—Evanston SPACE is nominated for "Best Suburban Music Venue," too.
Be sure to explore all the categories—there may be more local favorites from Evanston in the running.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading and happy holidays!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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