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This week's email features information about water treatment facility tours, Earth Day activities, parking updates, National Drinking Water Week, and more.

News & Events

Evanston Water Treatment Facility Tours May 11

Celebrate National Drinking Water Week, May 5-11, by touring Evanston's Water Treatment Facility! Two tours will be offered on Sat., May 11, including a 9 a.m. tour for residents ages 15 years and older and an 11 a.m. child-friendly tour for residents six years and older. Space is limited; registration is required.

Enjoy Earth Day Activities April 27

Stop by the Evanston Ecology Center on Sat., April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, for free, family-friendly Earth Day activities! Community members can also register to clean up school and park locations throughout the city as part of the annual "Clean Up, Evanston!" event.

City to Implement Parking Improvements

The City is making changes to improve the parking experience in downtown Evanston and surrounding business districts in response to input from residents and business owners. Pay-by-license-plate pay stations and the Park Evanston mobile app have been adjusted to provide users with increased flexibility to pay for multiple parking sessions per day in the same parking zone. The City is also exploring extending the two-hour maximum time limit for most streets with paid parking, as well as alternatives to the Park Evanston app's 35-cent transaction fee charged by the vendor. Updates will be provided at the April 29 City Council meeting.

Evanston Spotlight: Water Production

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The Evanston Spotlight video series features upcoming items on the City Council agenda. This week's edition features a discussion on National Drinking Water Week and the City's drinking water production process.

Food Scraps Can Ride Along In Food and Yard Waste Carts

Food scraps can ride along with grass clippings and leaves in food and yard waste carts as part of the City's expanded composting program. Year-round options are also available through the City's exclusive food scrap hauler, Collective Resource.

Spring Bulk Trash Collection Continues 4/19

Twice a year, the City offers residents the free removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage. Spring 2019 bulk trash pickup for the Monday collection zone is this Fri., April 19. View the pickup guidelines.

YWCA Stand Against Racism 4/24

The YWCA is encouraging Evanston residents and organizations to participate in the annual Stand Against Racism on Wed., April 24. Community members should register their event with the YWCA.

Ward Meetings

9th Ward Meeting 4/20

Ald. Cicely Fleming will host a 9th Ward meeting this Sat., April 20, 9 a.m., at the Levy Senior Center.

3rd Ward Meeting 4/25

Ald. Melissa Wynne will host a 3rd Ward meeting on Thurs., April 25, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Elementary School.

7th Ward Meeting 4/25

Ald. Eleanor Revelle will host a 7th Ward meeting on Thurs., April 25, 7 p.m., at the Evanston Ecology Center.

8th Ward Meeting 4/25

Ald. Ann Rainey will host an 8th Ward meeting on Thurs., April 25, 7 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center.

Officer & Gentlemen Academy Empowerment Breakfast

Help educate, inspire and empower Evanston youth at the Officer & Gentlemen Academy's 2nd annual Empowerment Breakfast on Sat., May 18, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Hilton Garden Inn. Advanced tickets are available for $50.

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The EPD is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to increase enforcement of Illinois' hands-free driving law. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes.

District 65 Green Team 10 Second Film Festival 4/26

District 65 students can celebrate Earth Week by participating in the 10 Second Film Festival on Fri., April 26, 6:30 p.m., at Rotary International. Films must be submitted by Thurs., April 25, at 10 p.m.

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