Thursday, July 27, 2023 | View in browser
Good afternoon,
Read below for information about upcoming outdoor movies, National Night Out, two park-related public meetings, fun weekend events and more!
 Cooling Centers available during heat warning
With heat index values nearing 100 degrees tomorrow, July 28, community members should take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness.
Cooling Centers: The Robert Crown Community Center (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Evanston Public Library (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) will be available as public cooling centers today, July 27, and tomorrow, July 28.
 Enjoy two movies under the stars
Take a stance on public safety: Join the Evanston Police and Parks & Recreation Departments for "National Night Out" on Tues., Aug. 1! Bring your family and friends out to Centennial Park to enjoy food trucks, games, and more beginning at 4 p.m. Then, stick around to watch the movie Wonder Woman beginning at 6 p.m. Wonder Woman attire is encouraged.
Community Movie Night at Ryan Field: Enjoy a free showing of Lightyear on Thurs., Aug. 3 as part of Northwestern's annual Movie Night at Ryan Field. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m.
 Let's talk parks! 🌳
What's your vision for our City parks? We're developing a Parks and Green Space Strategic Plan to inform future projects for local parks, playgrounds, natural spaces, and beaches. Attend our first public workshop on Thurs., Aug. 3, 6 p.m., at the Robert Crown Center to tell us about the parks you visit and your visions for our park system's future.
Reimagining Larimer Park: Join us for the next Larimer Park Public Meeting tonight, July 27, 6 p.m., at the Larimer Park Picnic Shelter. Share your thoughts on a refined concept design for the park based on feedback.
 Fun summer events happening all weekend long
Evanston Pride LGBTQIA+ Community Picnic: Join Evanston Pride for their Community Picnic on Sat., July 29. Meet other community members and enjoy a variety of vendors and activities. Food will be available for purchase. Plus, don't forget to check out the Queer Maker's Market!
Summerween: 🎃 Celebrate Halloween in the summer on Sun., July 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lee Street Beach. Enjoy beach games, a costume contest, and more. Make sure to bring your beach pass to enter.
Connections' Block Party: Along with Evanston's 5th Ward neighbors, Connections for the Homeless is hosting their annual neighborhood Block Party on Sat., July 29, which includes "Family Fest", a day full of family-friendly activities, and "After Dark", an evening of live music, food, and beer.
More News and Events
'Geometry in Construction' home relocation
On Mon., July 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ETHS will relocate the single-family home built by its 'Geometry in Construction' class to its new location at 1739 Brown Ave. The home will travel east on Lake Street, north on Dodge Avenue, west on Emerson Street and then south on Brown Avenue.
Corporation Counsel Cummings resigns
Corporation Counsel Nicholas Cummings has announced his resignation effective August 11. Thank you, Nick, for your dedicated service to the City.
Bring Your Own Bag
The City Council's “Retail Single Use Bag Tax” and Plastic Bag Ban goes into affect on August 1 with the goal of reducing plastic waste. Don't forget to bring your own reusable bags when you head out to shop.
Apply for property tax savings by August 4
The deadline to apply for property tax exemptions through the Cook County Assessor’s Office is Fri., Aug. 4. Learn about Homeowner, Senior Freeze, Veterans with Disabilities, and other exemptions on their website.
Calling all small businesses!
The Cook County Small Business Source has launched their 2023 Source Grant, which will provide $40 million in grants to small businesses. If you own a business in Cook County with fewer than 20 full-time employees and were in business prior to 2020, you're eligible to apply through August 18. Interested? The Evanston Chamber of Commerce is a referral partner for this program, contact them at info@evchamber.com to learn more.
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Community Events
"Deconstruction" is the name, Repurposing is the game!
 The garage aka the "barn" at 1419 Emerson St. is in the process of being dismantled by the Rebuilding Exchange, as a part of the City's Emerson/ Jackson Affordable Housing Redevelopment project. Their goal is to divert waste from landfills by repurposing as much wood, metal and flooring as possible, to be sold at their retail store. The work, which is being performed by transitional employees in the organization's building trades workforce training program, is what is referred to as "deconstruction". Cook County's Demolition Debris Diversion Ordinance has allowed the County to recycle or reuse 90 percent of building materials from demolitions and renovations.
There's even a historical documentation process happening through the Shorefront Legacy Center. Read more about this story in the RoundTable.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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