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Posted Thursday, August 7, 2008
Notice of Road Closure and Detour Northbound Sheridan Road
On Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8 northbound Sheridan Road will be closed to through traffic from Isabella Street to Lake Avenue for concrete pavement work. Full Story
Pay Parking Tickets Online
Evanston residents and visitors inconvenienced by parking tickets can now take advantage of the ease of paying tickets online or by calling a toll-free phone number. The city’s new services are available to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008
CommUNITY Picnic set for Aug. 24
What’s more fun than gathering with your friends, family and fellow Evanstonians to enjoy an afternoon in the park with free food, games, activities and entertainment? Full Story
Mosquito spraying Aug. 7
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) will conduct mosquito spraying operations in EVANSTON, THURSDAY, AUG. 7, between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. on AUG. 8, weather permitting. Full Story
Lyric Opera Season Overview Lectures
Lyric’s 2008-09 season includes George and Ira Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Full Story
Half-Price Beach Token Sale Begins Aug. 1
Evanston and Skokie residents can buy season beach tokens for half price, or $15 each, beginning Friday, Aug. 1. Full Story
Library Book Sale
Next humongous book sale will be Friday, Aug. 22. through Sunday, Aug. 24. at the Main Library. Full Story
You Tube Club, Thursdays in August, 3 p.m. in the Loft!
Hey all you filmmakers out there! The Loft has YouTube club for creating and uploading your own original videos. Full Story
Monday Movie @ your Library, Aug. 25, 7 p.m.
AUGUST THE FIRST (2007, 81 min., USA) Highly praised debut film by writer/director Lanre Olabisi is the story of a young man who invites his estranged Nigerian father to his graduation party without informing his family or friends. Full Story
“Nina Simone: Between the Keys” Runs Through Aug. 10 at Evanston’s Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Award-winning actress Yahdina U-Deen stars as Nina Simone in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s current production of “Nina Simone: Between the Keys.” Full Story
Blood Drive set
The City of Evanston Health and Human Services Department has scheduled a blood drive for Thursday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parasol Room of the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Make an appointment by calling (847) 866-2949. Full Story
Roadside Safety Check set
The Evanston Police Department will hold a Roadside Safety Check from 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, to 3 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. The safety check will be conducted in a high volume traffic area within the City of Evanston. Full Story
Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008
Evanston earns Clean Air Platinum award
Clean Air Counts and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus recently announced that Evanston was designated a Platinum Level Clean Air Community, the highest designation in the Clean Air Counts initiative. Full Story
‘No Mower Pollution’ to end September 1!
Take advantage of the “No Mower Pollution” event before it ends on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Full Story
Training set for bar and restaurant owners
Bar and restaurant owners can reduce their risks and liquor liability insurance by participating in the BASSET (Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training) program, offered by the Evanston Police Department. Full Story
Free Tennis Lessons Offered Friday Nights
Learn to play tennis with free Friday night lessons for Evanston residents beginning Aug. 1. Offered through the City’s Parks/Forestry & Recreation Department, these lessons are designed for anyone age 5 and older.
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Are you ready to join the Academy?
The next Citizens Police Academy will begin at the end of summer. Take advantage of this free, eye-opening experience that will teach you about the Evanston Police Department. Full Story
Leaf blowers banned through September 30
Remember, Evanston City code restricts the use of backpack-mounted or handheld gasoline-powered leaf blower types of machines due to noise and pollution. Full Story
Computer Training Classes @ EPL
The Evanston Public Library offers computer training classes on Saturday mornings at 10 am during summer months. Full Story
Free Youth Summer Lunch Program Returns June 16
Free summer lunches will be served up once again this summer for youth age 2-18. Full Story