The Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking volunteers for its inaugural zombie scramble fun run at the Ecology Center on November 1. Volunteer zombies will assemble early to have zombie makeup applied before chasing participants along the 2-mile family run or 4-mile adult-only course. There are also volunteer opportunities for the makeup-averse. Check it out and sign up at Volunteer Evanston. |
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 The Evanston outpost of Naperville-based Naf Naf Grill has been a lunchtime favorite since it opened at 1629 Orrington Street last November. The restaurant's concept has been described as "Mediterranean Chipotle," featuring fresh produce and house-made pitas.
The aforementioned pitas, shawarma, falafel, soups and salads earned Naf Naf the title of Best New Restaurant and Best Mediterranean in the Daily Northwestern's "Best of Evanston".
Photo: Pita at Naf Naf Grill from Hayley Glatter -The Daily Northwestern
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Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2015 is from Monday, October 20,
through Friday, October 31, 2014.
Other than life
events such as marriage, divorce, adoption, or birth of a child, Open
Enrollment is the only time employees are allowed to make changes to their
health plan.
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Effective Monday, October 6, requests for toner cartridges or refills for any City of Evanston printer or copier will move from IT to 311.
When you need to order toner, simply call 311 instead of submitting an IT request.
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Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to sign up for one of the many
projects available to assist our community and Evanston
organizations, such as District 65, Y.O.U., Connections for the
Homeless, and the City of Evanston. Available volunteer opportunities
include mentorship activities, donation sorting, City-wide park cleanup
and more! To view the list of projects and register, visit VolunteerEvanston.org.
Volunteers will be provided with a FREE goodie bag including a reusable
water bottle, t-shirt and more! On Thursday, October 23, from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., bags may be picked up from the Lorraine
H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Room 2402.
Extra bags will also be provided at each volunteer site on the day of
the event for those who cannot pick them up beforehand. Please note: One
bag will be distributed per volunteer.
This event is a part of USA WEEKEND Magazine’s “Make a Difference Day,”
which is the nation’s largest day of community service intended to
celebrate a day of neighbors helping neighbors. Evanston volunteers will
join the efforts of millions of others as they work to unite in a
common mission to improve the lives of others within each and every
community. To learn more about Make a Difference Day across the nation,
visit makeadifferenceday.com.
Volunteers at this year’s event will also be encouraged to tweet their
experience throughout the event using #EvanstonDOC. For more information
about the Evanston Day of Caring event, please contact Community
Engagement Specialist Charliese Agnew at 847-859-7833 or visit cityofevanston.org/dayofcaring.
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Using public transit for your commute is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and avoid the stress of sitting in traffic.
If you're a full- or part-time City Employee, the RTA Transit Benefit Fare Program can help you save money on your commute by setting aside pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for the purchase
of transit fares on CTA, PACE, METRA, Amtrak, South Shore and the Chicago Water Taxi — which can save hundreds of dollars a year in taxes.
Visit Human Resources for more details and to sign up.
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E-mail is one of the primary communication tools at the City of Evanston. Checking your e-mail regularly ensures you are kept up to date with all City activities. Please be sure to check your work email regularly and that you're using email for appropriate (work-related) purposes. |
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 Has someone you work with made your day or gone the extra mile to get things done? Nominate them for a peer recognition award and they could win a downtown Evanston giftcard. Click here and nominate someone today!
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 Flying Insects
Outdoor workers are at risk of
being stung by flying insects (bees, wasps, and hornets) and fire ants. While
most stings cause only mild discomfort, some may result in severe allergic
reactions that require immediate medical care and may cause death.
First Aid
If a worker is stung by a stinging insect:
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Have someone stay with the
worker to be sure that they do not have an allergic reaction.
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Wash the site with soap and
water.
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Remove the stinger using gauze
wiped over the area or by scraping a fingernail over the area.
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Never squeeze the stinger or use
tweezers.
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Apply ice to reduce swelling.
- Do not scratch the sting as this
may increase swelling, itching, and risk of infection.
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Protect Yourself
- Wear light-colored,
smooth-finished clothing.
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Avoid perfumed soaps, shampoos,
and deodorants.
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Do not wear cologne or perfume.
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Wear clean clothing and bathe
daily.
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Wear clothing to cover as much
of the body as possible.
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Avoid flowering plants when
possible.
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Keep work areas clean. Some
insects are attracted to discarded food.
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Remain calm and still if a
single stinging insect is flying around. (Swatting may cause it to sting.)
If attacked by several stinging
insects, run to get away. (Bees release a chemical when they sting, which
attracts other bees.):
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Go indoors.
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Shaded areas are better than open areas.
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Do not jump into water. Some insects (ex. Africanized
honey bees) are known to hover above the water.
 If
an insect is inside your vehicle, stop slowly, and open all the windows.
Workers
with a history of severe allergic reactions to insect bites or stings should
carry an epinephrine auto-injector and wear medical ID jewelry stating their
allergy.
For more information visit the NIOSH
website:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
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