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Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's figure skating school students and professionals will perform to music from modern stage, film
Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's skating school students and professionals will perform in the 36th annual spring ice show, "Musicals in Motion." Skaters
Access to Fishing kicks off May 5 and runs through September 29, 2012Youth age 5-15 are invited to fish from
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is hosting their annual afternoon dedicated to youth. Children's Day festivities will take place from 2:00 to
A mild winter and warm spring has pushed up West Nile Virus surveillance. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Posted in Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair
A job fair for the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on
Season beach tokens are on sale now at the Morton Civic Center and all community centers. This year, the beach
Posted in Spring Flea Market
The annual Spring Flea Market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Robert
Posted in Youth Job Fair
The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program’s Youth Job Fair will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Morton
The City of Evanston held a press conference near the Veolia Waste Transfer Station in Evanston on Friday, March 16,
Posted in Free concert dance theatre arts
A free Spring Break Concert by Natya Dance Theatre will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 in
Posted in Evanston Children's Theatre
Evanston Children's Theatre will perform a new version of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" the weekend of March 23-25. The beloved story of
Be sure to reserve a spot in your child’s favorite spring break camp! Registration is available for a wide variety
Posted in Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program
The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program will conduct community outreach sessions from March 16 through April 13, 2012. The City of
Every winter, the Evanston Ecology Center presents an updated version of a classic tale in a MasterFreeze Theatre production. This year, “Sleeping
As part of National Drinking Water Week, the City of Evanston is hosting a coloring contest for 3rd grade students
You're invited to gather with friends under a full moon at the Evanston Ecology Center for a night walk through the
Staff from the Evanston Ecology Center has “beaver fever!” They recently discovered trees with fresh chewing marks along the bank
Ruby Jewels, Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex’s youth synchronized skating team, took first place in their division at
Posted in summer camps recreation ecology arts aquatics sports children teens
Starting Friday, February 3, Evanston residents can mail their registrations for the City of Evanston’s many popular summer camps. With more than
Although it will be snowy and cold outside, you're invited to get a taste of SUMMER by attending the free Hands-on Arts Camp
The Evanston Children’s Theatre will hold auditions on Tuesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 19 for its spring production of "Peter Pan." Auditions
Free events associated with one of the current exhibitions at the Noyes Gallery will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on
Posted in summer camp guide recreation arts ecology sports aquatic
The City of Evanston 2012 Summer Camp Guide is now posted online here. A wide range of camps for all
Even though your child's winter break from School District #65 has already started, you can still sign up for camps taking place
Posted in CEDA
Effective January 9, 2012, the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated (CEDA - Neighbors at Work) will be
Your child’s two-week winter break can be Art-tastic! Winter Break Arts Camp’s highlight will be a visit from (and workshop
Increase in “Whooping Cough” cases concentrated in Cook, Collar Counties; Health officials urge protection for infants, young children The Illinois
Posted in winter break camp
Now is the time to start making plans for your child's winter break from school. One of the City of
Posted in Holiday, Mayor, Volunteer
Please help make the holiday season joyful for as many needy Evanston families as possible! Donations to the annual Holiday
Posted in Nutcracker on Ice holiday show
"Nutcracker on Ice" will be performed at four shows the weekend of Dec. 9-11 at Robert Crown Community Center and
Homegrown Artists began in 2005 as a showcase for Evanston artists and their work at the busy and thriving downtown
Northwestern University and its women’s soccer program is hosting the Big Ten Tournament this week for the first time in
Posted in Public Works, Snow
A few of the city's snow plows will be looking particularly festive in preparation for the coming winter season, thanks
Evanston Children's Theatre will perform "Sherlock Holmes," a highly-entertaining adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famed detective story, from November
The annual Fall Flea Market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Robert Crown
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain, kids
New Roller Skating Program at Community Centers Evanston children, youth, teens and adults of all ages now can participate in
Posted in community, halloween, kids
It’s the season for tricks and treats, candy and costumes, and pumpkins and pumpkin pie. The closer we get to
Evanston children, youth, teens and adults of all ages now can participate in a new, fun activity: roller skating! Starting October 7,
Posted in Bike the Ridge
Pull out your bicycles and park the car! Bikes rule when “Bike the Ridge” returns on Sunday, October 2, 2011.
International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 5th. The purpose of the International Walk to School Day is to
In recognition of Arts & Humanities Month, the City of Evanston is sponsoring “Conversation in the Park: Poetry and Puppets”
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will hold auditions for Merry Kwanzaa from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1 at the Noyes
Posted in Evanston Green Living Festival
From wind turbines to geo-thermal systems to photovoltaics on our rooftops -- alternative, renewable forms of energy are becoming more
Posted in IDNR Grant
The City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department recently received a $90,000 Youth Corps Grant through the Illinois
8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey, Y.O.U. and Northwestern University are teaming up to help Paint Evanston Purple this Friday,
We need your help! Starting Saturday, August 13, the Evanston Public Library is collecting school supplies to assist Evanston students.
Posted in swimming beaches
The City of Evanston's South Blvd. Beach will be closed for swimming until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 29 through
Posted in CommUNITY Picnic
What's more fun than gathering with your friends, family and fellow Evanstonians to enjoy an afternoon in the park with free
Posted in Free Movies in the Parks
The City of Evanston Cultural Arts Division is screening movies at dusk on select Wednesdays and Saturdays from August 10 through
Posted in Evanston's Got Talent Showcase
Evanston youth and young adults will show off their singing, dancing, acting and rapping talent in the "Evanston's Got Talent Showcase" on
The fall issue of Recreation & Arts Activity Guide covers Evanston's recreation, arts and leisure scene from now through November. The
Posted in Duck Race and Pluck
The Evanston Environmental Association will host its annual fundraiser, the Duck Race and Pluck, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on
Posted in Free Friday Night Tennis Lessons
Evanston residents are invited to come learn to play tennis for free on Friday nights throughout August. This is the sixth year
The Evanston Township H.S. (ETHS) School-Based Health Center is one of seventeen school based-health centers in Illinois—among 278 in the
Mayor Tisdahl’s Safe Summer Initiative includes free activities this weekend, including Open Skating, Open Pool/Swimming, Open Volleyball, Open Basketball and
Posted in Whole Foods Community Support Day
Did you know that buying groceries can help educate a child? Whole Foods Market Downtown Evanston will donate 5% of
The Evanston Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of the community it serves. A large part of this
Posted in swimming beaches
As part of Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s Safe Summer initiative to promote safe and fun activities for Evanston teens, the City
The City of Evanston's Health Department is coordinating a Let’s Move! music video to highlight First Lady Michelle Obama’s national Let’s
Posted in Beach Tokens
Evanston's lakefront and beaches are a popular attraction. Save money by buying your Beach Tokens early. The 2011 preseason beach
The Evanston Public Library invites the public to help us kickoff another season of Summer Reading Stop fun. Check out
Posted in Summer Lunch Program
Free cold lunches will be served to all children age 1-18 again this summer on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunches
Expanded Summer Reading Game Registration Has Begun Every summer for almost 40 years, the Evanston Public Library’s Summer Reading Game keeps
The City of Evanston Recreation Division is still accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2011 season. Lifeguards must be certified
Posted in Woofstock Pooch Park
Woofstock, the annual open house at Pooch Park, will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June
The City of Evanston can help you out when it comes to your next birthday party or special event. From
Posted in Spring Ice Show Heroes and Legends
Hundreds of local skating school students and professionals will perform in “Heroes and Legends” at Robert Crown Center. The show celebrates
Posted in Farmers' Market
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market opened for the season on Saturday, May 7. It will be held from 7:30 a.m.
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market kicks off the 2011 season on Saturday, May 7. The Market will be held from
Posted in Childrens Day Fleetwood-Jourdain Center free entertainment
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is hosting their annual afternoon dedicated to youth. Children’s Day festivities will take place from 2:00 to
Hooked on Fishing - May 7 Local fishing enthusiast Dick Peach will present “Hooked on Fishing,” a beginner’s guide to
On April 9th, 2011 a Community Peace Rally will be held to create awareness around the issue of violence in
Posted in Youth employment program
The City of Evanston’s Youth Employment Program (YEP) has made significant changes to the process leading up to the Summer
Get the latest news and events from the City of Evanston for January 15 through January 31, 2011 here>>>
The White House Internship Program’s summer 2011 application has now been posted. The application deadline is Sunday, January 9. For more
Dec. 16, 2010 update Due to the early cold snap, residents are already taking advantage of the ice-skating rinks at Evanston
Posted in Holiday food and toy drive; donations
Donations to the annual holiday toy and food drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations will continue to
Posted in Nutcracker on Ice
"Nutcracker on Ice" takes to the ice December 10-12 at the Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., Evanston. For four
City of Evanston’s Fifth Annual Paint Evanston Plows Contest were announced at the Administration and Public Works Committee Meeting on November 22.
Posted in Recreation Ecology Arts Sports Leisure
The Winter 2010-11 Recreation & Arts Activities Guide was delivered to the Evanston post office on Friday, November 12. It
Posted in physical activity, winter camp
This is the time to start making plans for your child's winter break from school. One of our
Posted in Highlights
The Winter 2010-2011 edition of Highlights will reach Evanston mailboxes this week. Some highlights in this edition include: Snow Regulations,
Local middle school students from Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center's After-School program held a bake sale last month with proceeds to go
Posted in The Evanston Children's Theatre
The Evanston Children’s Theatre will hold auditions September 7-9 for its fall production of The Phantom Tollbooth, written by Norton
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
The City of Evanston’s Health Department is promoting Walk Week, a one week program during the first week of school
Effective August 6, 2010, through August 15, 2010, a State Sales Tax Holiday will be implemented and certain items purchased during
What’s more fun than gathering with your friends, family and fellow Evanstonians to enjoy an afternoon in the park with
Please stop by the Evanston Public Library's Summer Reading Stop in Evanston Plaza--just south of Panino's--on Tuesday, July 20th for an Open
The Evanston Youth Council is holding the 4th Annual Evanston Youth Summit. This year’s Summit will be held on Thursday
The City of Evanston is pleased to offer the NEW American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course at its Chandler-Newberger Center.
