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This week's email features information about Earth Day activities, Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market, Screen Free Week, Coffee with a Cop, and more.

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Enjoy Earth Day Activities April 27

Clean Up, Evanston 2016


Stop by the Evanston Ecology Center this Sat., April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, for free, family-friendly Earth Day activities! Community members are also invited to join Mayor Hagerty for a tree planting ceremony and proclamation celebrating "Natural Areas Day" at the Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary at 10 a.m. Volunteers can also register to clean up a local park or green space as part of the City's "Clean Up, Evanston!" event.

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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market Season Begins May 4!

Downtown Farmers' Market collage


The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market will kick off its 44th season on Sat., May 4, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at University Place and Oak Avenue!  This year, up to 60 vendors will sell a wide variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs, baked goods and more. Come hungry; food will be sold on site.

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Celebrate Screen Free Week April 29 to May 5

Ecology activities


Take a break from your smartphone and celebrate Screen Free Week, April 29 to May 5. The Evanston Ecology Center will host free daily drop-in activities for all ages, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Evanston businesses will also celebrate with a variety of special activities and events throughout the week.

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Chat with EPD at 'Coffee with a Cop' April 30

Coffee with a Cop


Meet and chat with officers from the Evanston Police Department at "Coffee with a Cop" on Tues., April 30, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Colectivo Coffee, 716 Church St.

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Evanston Spotlight: Parking Operation Amendments

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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 amendments to City parking operations.

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Evanston Wins Midwest Region Sustainability Award

ISM Sustainability Award

The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago (ISM-Chicago) has named the City of Evanston the Gold Winner of its 2019 Midwest Region Sustainability Award, which honors organizations for promoting sustainable business practices.

McGaw YMCA Healthy Kids Day 4/27

Kids Smiling

Enjoy free family fitness activities, giveaways and much more at the McGaw YMCA's Healthy Kids Day this Sat., April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Ward Meetings

3rd Ward Meeting 4/25

Melissa Wynne

Ald. Melissa Wynne will host a 3rd Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., April 25, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Elementary School.
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7th Ward Meeting 4/25

Ald. Revelle

Ald. Eleanor Revelle will host a 7th Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., April 25, 7 p.m., at the Evanston Ecology Center.
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8th Ward Meeting 4/25

Ann Rainey

Ald. Ann Rainey will host an 8th Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., April 25, 7 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center.
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Apply to Serve On a Board, Commission or Committee

CARP work group


The City of Evanston is seeking volunteers to serve on City boards, commissions and committees, which help guide City policies on a wide range of issues impacting the community.

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Evanston Repair Clinic at Family Focus 4/27

Repair clinic

Have a household item in need of repair? Bring it to the Evanston Repair Clinic this Sat., April 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Family Focus! Volunteers will be on hand to assist community members with fixing a wide variety of items. This event is free.
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Improve Vehicle Safety at CarFit 5/1

Car

Adults 55 years and older can improve their vehicle's safety at the free CarFit education event on Wed., May 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at James Park. Bring your vehicle!
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City Meetings

Air Quality Study Meeting 5/2

Garbage truck

Attend a kickoff meeting to learn about the Church Street Waste Transfer Station Air Quality Study on Thurs., May 2, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center.

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