[Dewey-Darrow] Fw: Dec 15 2009 e-News

Tue Dec 15 20:23:47 CST 2009

Thought all might like an update on the ETHS clinic for the H1N1, as well as other info. Mary Jo
--- On Tue, 12/15/09, City of Evanston <epalmer at cityofevanston.org> wrote:

From: City of Evanston <epalmer at cityofevanston.org>
Subject: Dec 15 2009 e-News
To: "Mary Wisniewski" <jowiz at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 5:10 PM

December 15, 2009
 The City of Evanston is now on YouTube - Check it out here

Free LED Holiday Light Exchange with Energy Star Pledge 
The City of Evanston will be sponsoring a LED Holiday Light Exchange at the Morton Civic Center for Evanston residents while supplies last.  For a limited time, residents who sign the ENERGY STAR pledge to reduce their energy use will be given one free LED holiday light strand in exchange for a strand of old incandescent holiday lights, which will be recycled. LED lights are provided by ComEd's Smart Ideas program. More...
Evanston to Hold 3rd H1N1 Clinic - By Appointment Only
The Evanston Health and Human Services Department will be holding its third H1N1 Public Vaccination Clinic December 19 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. which will be by appointment only at Evanston Township High School (Bacon Cafeteria entrance at rear of building, 1600 Dodge Ave.). This Clinic will only be available for residents who fit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) priority groups. More... 
Senator Schoenberg Recognized by City Council for Service to Community
State Senator Jeff Schoenberg was recognized during Monday night’s City Council meeting for his service to the Evanston Community. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presented the Senator with the Extraordinary Service Award citing his hard work in Springfield and his tenacity on issues of importance to Evanston.
Hanukah Menorah Lighting Well Attended
On the fourth night of Hanukah, Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl and Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein lit the Menorah in Fountain Square, on the intersection of Davis St., Sherman Ave. and Orrington Ave. The well attended ceremony was accompanied by greetings from city officials and community members, a boys choir, music and refreshments. The event was sponsored by Tannenbaum Chabad House. 
Evanston CTA Purple Line Open House Draws Huge Crowd 
The City of Evanston and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) held an Open House on Dec. 3 at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center to show the public the future plans for the Purple line and to take public comment. Many Evanston residents turned out along with Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, several aldermen, a representative from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s office and several Northwestern University students.
The CTA is undertaking a study of the Purple Line that will provide guidance for doing major rehabilitation work in the future, pending funding availability. As part of this Vision Study, the public was invited to provide input and feedback regarding Evanston's stations.  The City of Evanston has seven CTA Purple Line stops: South Blvd., Main, Dempster, Davis, Foster, Noyes, and Central.     
Guided tours of the open house exhibits were provided and the staff was available to answer questions. The open house was designed to gather public input on existing conditions and issues facing the Purple Line. The open house also provided information on the Vision Study process and long-term timeline.
For those Evanston residents who were unable to attend, they can still submit comments about the Evanston segment of the Purple Line to the CTA at NorthRedPurple at transitchicago.com. To learn more about the Vision Study and see the displays from the open house, visit here... 
Public Input Sought Tonight on 2010-14 Consolidated Plan & 2010-11 Action Plan
Citizen comments on the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan, One Year Action Plan and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget for 2010/11 are invited at the Housing & Community Development Act Committee meeting on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 2404 of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave.  More...
Community Kwanzaa Celebration
Celebrate Kwanzaa with family, friends and neighbors as Evanston's annual Kwanzaa observance expands to two days. 
Welcome the first day of the holiday with music, song and the traditional lighting of the Kinara starting at 5:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 26, in Fountain Square, Davis St. between Orrington and Sherman Avenues. 
A second community celebration starts at 6 p.m. Mon., Dec. 28, at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. This evening includes spoken word, the history of Kwanzaa and a libation ceremony. Both celebrations are free and open to all.  For more information, call 847/448-8254. 
Special Free Holiday Parking 
Once again the city of Evanston is offering free holiday parking in Evanston's three downtown self-park garages along with Lot 60 on Chicago Avenue starting November 26th and ending January 2nd. The hours of the free garage parking will be weekdays from 5 p.m. until midnight and Saturday's all day. The free holiday parking is to encourage people to take advantage of the wonderful shops, cafes, restaurants and other attractions of downtown Evanston and the Dempster/Chicago business area.
The free parking locations are: Sherman Plaza Self Park (Davis St. and Benson Ave.), Maple Ave. Self Park (1800 Maple Ave.), Church St. Self Park (at Church St. and Chicago Ave.) and Lot 60 (1234 Chicago Ave.).  
Free Roasted Chestnuts in Downtown Evanston 
Holiday shoppers and visitors to downtown Evanston should be sure to stop by the corner of Church Avenue and Maple Street where free roasted chestnuts will be passed out, courtesy of Church Street Plaza. Fridays and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. through Dec. 19. 
$350,000 Available to Evanston Businesses for Energy Efficiency Improvements 
Looking to get a break on your monthly electric bill? Now in its second year, the ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business program offers prescriptive and custom incentives to facilitate the implementation of cost effective energy efficiency improvements for non-residential (commercial and industrial) customers. The City of Evanston's Office of Sustainability reminds area businesses that the ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business program funds are gone for the program year (June 2009 - May 2010), however, if you are an Evanston business, there is still time to participate. More...
Mayor Tisdahl Makes Wager Over NU vs. Auburn Outback Bowl 
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl today announced a friendly wager with Auburn, Alabama Mayor Bill Ham Jr. betting that the Northwestern University Wildcats (the Big Ten Conference representative) will win over Auburn University (the Southeastern Conference representative) in the 24th Annual Outback Bowl in Tampa, FL on New Year’s Day. More... and on Youtube here...

City Holiday Closure Reminder Dec. 24 & 25:
Government offices and Library closed Thurs., Dec. 24 and Fri., Dec. 25. No refuse/recycling collections on Thurs.; collections will be picked up on Sat., Dec. 26.
Winter Break Camps Spice Up the Holidays:
Whether it's basketball, tennis, chess, art or the great outdoors that captures a child's imagination, parents can probably find it at one of the 11 winter break camps being offered this holiday season by the City of Evanston's Recreation Division. More... 
Annual Firewood Sale Over 
This year's supply of firewood has been depleted and the City of Evanston's annual firewood sale has ended for the season. Firewood will again be offered for sale next fall. For more information, call 847/866-2912.   
Christmas Tree Safety 
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. Learn more about tree safety here.   
Holiday Light Recycling Continues in Evanston
Residents can recycle their Holiday lights at the Evanston Public Library located at 1703 Orrington Ave. or at the Evanston Ecology Center located at 2024 McCormick Blvd. More... 
Dec. 16 NU Men's Basketball vs. North Florida
Wed. Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Ticket info...   
Dec. 17 Holiday Card Making for Teens
Join us in the Loft for some seasonal cheer! Make your own holiday cards and gift tags.  Let your creativity shine! More...  
Dec. 17 NU Women's Basketball vs. Arkansas
Thurs. Dec. 17 at 12 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Ticket info...   
Dec. 17 Films @ EPL: Last Holiday
Join us Thurs. for an afternoon film at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington. 3 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. More...   
Dec. 19-20 Winter Book Sale & Fine Art Reproduction Sale:
Stop by the Main Library Dec.19 and Dec.20 to stock up on your winter reading materials and fine art reproductions for the whole family at our Winter Book Sale! More...
Dec. 19 NU Women's Basketball vs. Chicago State
Sat. Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Ticket info... 
Dec. 19 NU Men's Basketball vs. Stanford
Sat. Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Ticket info... 
Dec. 19 Sat. Afternoon Movie @ EPL's Teen Loft: Elf
Join us at the Evanston Public Library's Teen Loft at 2 p.m. for the film Elf. More...  
Dec. 21 Holiday Movie at EPL's Teen Loft: It's a Wonderful Life
Teens can stop by the Loft at Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., on Mon. at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy this classic Holiday film. More... 
Dec. 22 NU Women's Basketball vs. Loyola
Tue. Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Ticket info... 
Dec. 22 NU Men's Basketball vs. Central Connecticut State 
Tue. Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Ticket info... 
Dec. 23 IDES Re-employment Workshop 
Free employment workshop at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Wed., Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. Community Meeting Room. More...
Dec. 26 Sat. Afternoon Movie at EPL's Teen Loft: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Teens can stop by the Evanston Public Library's Teen Loft, 1703 Orrington Ave., Sat., Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. to enjoy this free showing. More...

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