"I Heart Evanston Trees" Calendars & Cards Make Great Holiday Gifts!

There's still time to order "I Heart Evanston Trees" calendars and greeting cards this holiday season. Just click here!

Calendars and cards can also be purchased at the Evanston Ecology Center, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, Robert Crown Community Center, Chandler-Newberger Center, the City Clerk's Office located in the Morton Civic Center, and at Downtown Evanston's office, located at 820 Davis St., Suite 151.

Proceeds support Evanston's tree fund. To see a slideshow of the featured images and to order calendars or cards, visit the "I Heart Evanston Trees" webpage.

#ShopSmall in Evanston this Season

Getting a late start to your holiday shopping? Don't forget to visit local Evanston businesses and help support the local economy. Visit the Evanston Edge website to see a video series promoting the #ShopSmall campaign.

Apply Now for Water Worker 1 Apprentice Program

The Evanston Utilities Department invites all residents age 18 and older to apply to its Water Worker 1 Apprentice Program by Wed., Dec. 31.

Apprentices will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the Water & Sewer Industry; develop skills in underground utility maintenance; develop skills maintaining water plant equipment; become familiar with requirements for City of Evanston workers; and earn an Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). More >>>

MIMO Wins Keep America Beautiful Award

Move In Move Out (MIMO) is an organization that helps college students, specifically at Northwestern University and Michigan State University, deal with excess furniture and other items during move-in and move-out periods. MIMO was recently awarded 2nd place in the Keep America Beautiful Recycling & Waste Diversion category for Nonprofit/Civic organizations. Congratulations, MIMO, and keep up the great work! Learn more about MIMO >>>

Save the Date

Pro-Walk, Pro-Bike, Pro-Place 2015 Kick-off Meeting: Mon., Jan. 12, 6 p.m., Morton Civic Center

Divvy Public Kick-off Meeting: Tues., Jan. 13, 7 p.m., Morton Civic Center

Winter Farmers' Market

Just because it's winter doesn't mean local food and crafts aren't available in Evanston. Check out the Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets website to stay up-to-date with local farmers’ markets schedules and locations.

The winter Indoor Farmer & Artisan Market just began on Sat., Dec. 6. It takes place every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 25 at the Evanston Ecology Center. More >>>

Holiday Light Recycling

The City of Evanston, in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), began its annual holiday light recycling program on Mon., Dec. 1.

Holiday string lighting and extension cords can be dropped off for recycling at the Evanston Ecology Center, Main Evanston Library and Levy Senior Center. This year's donations will be recycled through a program supported by the City, SWANCC and Elgin Recycling. More >>>

Holiday Tips

Earth911 has come up with another set of great tips for reducing waste during the holidays.

Follow its seven tips to reduce your waste and enjoy a greener holiday season! Details >>>