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This week's email features information about Evanston beach openings, Memorial Day holiday schedule, Fountain Square celebration, job fair, and more.


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Evanston Beaches Open this Saturday!

Lifeguard


Evanston beaches open for the 2019 season this Sat., May 25! Beach tokens are available at a discounted rate of $26 for Evanston and Skokie residents through June 7 at Evanston community centers and the Dempster Street Beach Office.

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Memorial Day Ceremony and Holiday Schedule

U.S. flag


Join Evanston American Legion Post 42 in honoring our fallen heroes at a Memorial Day community reflection and ceremony in Fountain Square this Mon., May 27, at 10:30 a.m.

As a reminder, City offices will be closed on Memorial Day. Monday through Thursday refuse, recycling, and food and yard waste collections will occur one day later than usual next week.

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Evanston Celebrates Fountain Square Opening

Fountain Square opening celebration


Evanston came out to celebrate the opening of Fountain Square's new zero-depth fountain on May 18. The event featured live entertainment, giveaways, and more. Photos of the event are available on the City's website.

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Evanston Job Fair Today!

May 23 Job Fair 2019


The City has partnered with the Youth Job Center, National Able Network, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and the Illinois Department of Human Services to host a job fair today, Thurs., May 23, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Levy Center! All community members 16 years and older are invited to attend.

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Evanston Spotlight: We're Out Walking Kicks Off June 15

Evanston Spotlight episode 17


We're Out Walking kicks off its 2019 program on Sat., June 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at ETHS! Learn more about the program on this week's edition of Evanston Spotlight, which features items on the City Council agenda.

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Pavement Patching Underway at 160 Evanston Locations

Pavement patching crew

The City is patching large areas of asphalt pavement at 160 locations throughout Evanston. Work began this week and will last approximately three weeks.

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Printmaking Artists Opening Reception 5/30

EAC printmaker art

Artwork by Evanston Art Center printmaking students is on display at the Morton Civic Center. Attend an opening artists reception on Thurs., May 30, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m

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Video Update: Robert Crown Community Center Project

Robert Crown tour


Get an inside look at construction on the Robert Crown Community Center and Library Project, as well as an update on future uses for the center, costs and financing.

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'Play Me, I'm Yours' Public Piano On Howard Street

Howard Street piano group

Look (and listen) for the new public piano on Howard Street! The piano, donated by a local family, will travel up and down the 500 to 700 blocks of Howard Street.

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Evanston Made Artist Studio Tour 6/1

Evanston Made 2017 promo

Get a free, inside look at artist studios throughout the city as part of the Evanston Made artist studio tour on Sat., June 1!

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