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The community is invited to the next Fran Randall Memorial Concert in the series, which will be held at
Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's figure skating school students and professionals will perform to music from modern stage, film
Once an elm tree is diagnosed with Dutch Elm Disease, the City of Evanston requires removal of the tree
Posted in Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre wants to assemble a diverse group of the very best singers that Evanston has to offer! Selected
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
Posted in Farmers' Market
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market will celebrate its 37th year when it opens on Sat., May 5. The market will
On April 22, more than one billion people around the globe will participate in Earth Day 2012 and help Mobilize
Posted in Tree City USA honor Arbor Day
Friday, April 27 is Arbor Day in Illinois. In conjunction with Arbor Day, the City of Evanston is proud to
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
It’s summer camp registration season, and the City of Evanston might win a prize for some of the most unusual
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 Tree removal and tree planting EAB Emerald Ash Borer
Following the mild winter and unseasonably early spring weather, the Emerald Ash Borer has been spreading at a rapid pace,
On Monday, March 26, City staff presented the Evanston City Council plans for streetscape projects on Dodge Ave. at Lake
The Evanston Ecology Center, in partnership with the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA), is hosting Evanston’s first Green Film Series. The
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 work of young, emerging Chicago-area artists Megan Diddie, Rebecca George, Saika Kase, and Benjamin Stagl will be exhibited in
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
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
In honor of Women’s History Month, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will host a Women’s Day Luncheon from noon
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is holding general auditions for its 2012 summer season from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March
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
Artists who would like to show and sell their artwork at Evanston's major lakefront summer festivals are invited to submit an
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
Black History Month is an observance of the history of the African diaspora in a number of countries outside of
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
Groups and organizations that wish to hold special events in the City of Evanston will need to submit a Special
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
This holiday season, City of Evanston crews will pick up trees beginning Dec. 27, 2011, and continue for five consecutive
The 2012 Cultural Fund Grant Program guidelines and application form is now online. Evanston not-for-profit arts organizations whose primary mission is
Your child’s two-week winter break can be Art-tastic! Winter Break Arts Camp’s highlight will be a visit from (and workshop
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
Every year, one individual and one arts organization of Evanston are recognized for their contributions to the community through demonstration
Posted in green gifting holiday
You can create your own eco-friendly gifts this season! Whether it's for a birthday, Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanzaa, you can
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
"The Climate Project," the updated, first sequel to the award-winning “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show, will be presented at 7:00
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
The City of Evanston is expanding its tree donation program to provide more opportunities for people to keep Evanston a
The City of Evanston’s annual firewood sale for winter 2011-12 begins on Saturday, November 5. You may purchase firewood at
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.
In recognition of Arts & Humanities Month, the City of Evanston is sponsoring “Conversation in the Park: Poetry and Puppets”
Posted in Noyes Gallery Features Three Art Exhibits in October
In recognition of Illinois Arts & Humanities Month, the City of Evanston's Noyes Arts Gallery is presenting three art exhibits
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
National Public Lands Day (NPLD), September 24, is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public
Posted in BackStage Evanston
BackStage Evanston, the festival that showcases Evanston's performing arts groups, has become an annual event. At the inaugural showcase in
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
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
The City of Evanston's Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present "Summer Blues Set" at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 at the
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
Not only can Illinois LINK card holders use them at the Saturday downtown Evanston Farmers Market, they can get a
In its third summer season, Muse of Fire Theatre Company will once again bring free Shakespeare-in-the-park to the north shore.
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, summer dramatic reading series
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s Summer 2011 Dramatic Reading Series will focus on the theme of “Family.” Thought-provoking plays written by three local
The exhibition New Encaustic Explorations, presented by members of the FUSEDChicago, runs from July 14 through August 30 at the
Posted in From the Mississippi Delta
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present "From the Mississippi Delta" July 9-24, 2011 at the Theatre at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center,
Posted in Arrington Lakefront Lagoon Dawes Park
The City of Evanston held a donation recognition event on Wednesday, June 29 at Dawes Park to thank The Arrington
Evanston residents are now able to pay a lower price to have their private elm trees injected with fungicide to
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 City of Evanston's elm tree inoculation program is under way and some residents have been concerned that the devices could
The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market is participating in the American Farmland Trust's America's Favorite Farmers Markets contest; vote to support
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
Evanston’s own Ezra Furman & the Harpoons will open the City of Evanston’s 2011 Starlight Concert Series with a free
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre kicks off its 2011 season this weekend with the Tony-nominated musical, Five Guys Named Moe. The show will be presented at 7:00
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
Posted in Park rules and regulations
Now that spring weather has improved, more residents are enjoying City of Evanston parks. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in
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
The City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has been awarded over $40,000 in funding for a senior
Due to the heavy rain on Sunday, May 29, the locks in Wilmette were opened from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00
On Saturday, May 28, Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets is hosting a Scarecrow Bee (like a quilting bee, except we’re
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
Posted in Dutch elm disease insurance
Private elm tree insurance is available to Evanston residents through the City of Evanston’s Park/Forestry Division. Completed applications and
The City of Evanston can help you out when it comes to your next birthday party or special event. From
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Five Guys Named Moe and From The Mississippi Delta will be Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s mainstage productions in June and July, followed
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.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center held its annual afternoon dedicated to children on Sunday, May 1, 2011. There was face painting, games, food
In addiiton to being designated as a Tree City USA community for the 27th consecutive year, the City of Evanston
Evanston Designated Tree City USA Friday, April 30 is Arbor Day in Illinois. In conjunction with Arbor Day, the City
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
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is hosting a day of fitness and fun from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April
Hooked on Fishing - May 7 Local fishing enthusiast Dick Peach will present “Hooked on Fishing,” a beginner’s guide to
The second annual Spring Flea Market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no early birds) on Saturday,
Celebrate Earth Day / Arbor Day with the Evanston Ecology Center! We have fun activities planned all day to show
This Saturday, March 26 at 3 p.m., members of the neighborhood adjacent to Fireman’s Park will present a framed photo
Posted in private elm tree insurance dutch disease
Private elm tree insurance is again being offered to Evanston residents through the City of Evanston’s Park/Forestry Division. While the
Posted in Camps
Be sure to reserve a spot in your child’s favorite spring break camp! Registration is available for a wide variety
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
This issue covers Evanston's recreation, arts and leisure scene from March through August! The Spring/Summer issue of Recreation and Arts
Posted in Levy, seniors
In celebration of the Levy Senior Center's achievement of national accreditation, there will be a reception and concert at 1
Posted in Audition Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Announces Auditions African-American men age 18 and older who have singing, dancing and acting talent are invited to
Posted in accreditation, Levy, seniors
In celebration of the Levy Senior Center's achievement of national accreditation, there will be a reception and concert at 1
January 19, 2011 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Doug Gaynor reports: "We have ice at all three of our
Posted in Firewood sale
It's not too late to replenish your supply of firewood. The City of Evanston’s annual firewood sale is ongoing. Although
Get the latest news and events from the City of Evanston for January 15 through January 31, 2011 here>>>
Holiday Light Recycling Continues Holiday light recycling will continue until Monday, January 31st. Last year 12 villages participated in this
Posted in Special Event permit application
Groups and organizations that wish to hold special events in the City of Evanston will need to submit a Special
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 tree pick-up schedule
This coming holiday season, City of Evanston crews will pick up trees beginning Dec. 27, 2010, and continue for five
Posted in Cultural Fund Grant Program Application
The 2011 Cultural Fund Grant Program guidelines and application form is now available. This grant program is administered by the
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
Posted in Holiday tree light recycling
Holiday lights can be dropped off for recycling at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., and Evanston's Main Library, 1703
Posted in Holiday Bazaar Fleetwood-Jourdain Center gifts
The second annual Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Holiday Bazaar will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December
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,
Posted in Holiday Bazaar by Home Grown Artists
Shop for beautiful and unique items to give as gifts or keep for yourself from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on
Posted in Holiday food and toy drive
Be a part of the annual holiday toy and food drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations.
Posted in firewood sale
The City of Evanston’s annual firewood sale starts November 6, 2010 at 2310 Oakton St. (between the Recycling Center and
Posted in Long term care ombudsman
Audrey L. Thompson has been hired as the City of Evanston’s Long Term Care Ombudsman and begins work today, September
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 Evanston Health Department recently completed its second year of its Women Out Walking (WOW) program. Building upon the success
The City of Evanston’s Health Department is promoting Walk Week, a one week program during the first week of school
This Thursday July 22, 2010, the re-dedication of Fireman’s Park will take place. The re-dedication will honor those who have
The next free Starlight Concert continues from 7:30-9 p.m. tonight in James Park, Dodge Ave. at Mulford (S. of Oakton).
The next three free Starlight Concert continue from 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursdays in James Park, Dodge Ave. at Mulford (S.
Design, Build, Finance and Operate an Ice Rink and Community Center within Crown Park in Evanston, Illinois City of
For three decades, Fountain Square Art Festival has won acclaim as one of the most prestigious art festivals in the
You and your dog are invited to the seventh annual “Woofstock” event at Pooch Park! This canine event of the
Grosse Point Lighthouse was built by the United States Government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse marking the approach to
Bring a young person for a special day fishing at Lovelace Park! This program piggybacks on our Access to Fishing
The 21st annual Garden Walk features six private gardens and one school garden in Evanston. Meet the gardeners and get
