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From: City of Evanston <epalmer at cityofevanston.org>
Subject: e-news January 29 2010
To: "Mary Wisniewski" <jowiz at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Friday, January 29, 2010, 5:08 PM

January 29, 2010
 The City of Evanston is now on YouTube - Check it out here

Affordable Living Fair this Saturday 
The City of Evanston along with CEDA and Nicor will be hosting an Affordable Living Fair on Saturday, January 30 at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 
Evanston renters and homeowners will find weatherization tips, home improvement do-it-yourself demonstrations, FREE H1N1 vaccinations, cost-cutting solutions, healthy and affordable meal ideas, tax help, and home safety information at this FREE Affordable Living Fair.
Heating bills high? Home drafty? Income qualifying residents can come to the City’s Affordable Living Fair to sign-up the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program through CEDA. 
Additionally, residents can learn about foreclosure prevention and assistance; home rehab financing; lead prevention; recycling; sidewalk repair; minor home repair assistance; safe pest control; LIHEAP and much more. Check out the schedule of events here...
Election Day is Tuesday, Feb. 4
Tuesday, February 4 is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. On Election Day, suburban voters cast their ballots at 1,937 precincts located in 1,227 polling places around Cook County. Voters are notified of their polling place address in a mailing prior to the election. To find your polling place, go here...
Illinois ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program Starts Jan 31
The State has announced guidelines for the Illinois ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program. Illinois will receive nearly $12.4 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to implement the program. The Illinois ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program will provide consumers with a point-of-sale rebate on ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, room air conditioners, and water heaters, as well as highly efficient heating and air conditioning systems. More...
Noyes Art Gallery Black History Month Exhibit
The Noyes Cultural Arts Center Gallery, as part of Black History Month, presents an exhibit of creative dialogue: “A Call to Action: An Artistic Dialogue Among Ten Artists.” Through their own lens, each of the ten artists addresses the open ended statement—“yes we can—yes we did—but we’re not done.” Through an exhibit of sculpture, paintings, and photography the artists offer a unique insight into the inauguration of an American Black President. The exhibit at the Noyes Art Gallery, 927 Noyes St., curated by Carolyn Elaine, runs through March 9. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.—7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.—6 p.m. Sunday. The building is accessible, and group tours are available. Admission is always free. For more information, call 847/448-8260.  
Mayor Presents Rotary President Key to City 
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presented John Kenny, President of Rotary International, the Key to the City of Evanston during their Board of Directors meeting on January 28. Rotary International moved to its Evanston headquarters on Sherman Avenue in 1987, and the City of Evanston has welcomed their commitment to the community ever since. 
"It is indeed an honor to have the international headquarters of the Rotary located right here in Evanston," said Mayor Tisdahl. "They are an important part of our community and I applaud them for their commitment to the City not just for having moved here but also for voluntarily paying taxes as a non-profit organization. I wish them nothing but success with all their incredible work they do around the world."
John Kenny, a retired judge from Grangemouth, Scotland, took office as president of Rotary International on 1 July 2009, becoming the first Scotsman to head the international humanitarian service organization in its 105-year. More photos...
Technical Assistance for Auto Body Shops
Help auto body shop owners and operators reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), particle pollution (dust), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) that may affect auto body repair shop employees, their families, customers, and the community by encouraging shop owners and operators to seek technical assistance from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC). More... 
Evanston Symphony Orchestra - Trumpet Spectacular Feb. 7 
If the thought of Superbowl pre-game analyses leaves you cold, make the Evanston Symphony your pre-game warm up! Our February 7 concert at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall closes with the blockbuster Sinfonietta of Janáček, inspired by Czech folk music and village bands. Eleven trumpets and two tenor tubas join an augmented ESO for this most popular of Janáček's works. It's a musical powerhouse!

Plus, Don Cagen, principal trumpet of the Evanston Symphony Orchestra since 2001, performs Haydn's Trumpet Concerto. Don's music career spans over 25 years as trumpeter, conductor, shofar soloist and electronic wind synthesist. He is a founding member of the Chicago Brass Band and bandleader with the "Don Cagen Orchestra," performing at over 4,000 corporate events, weddings and charity galas nationwide, including the 2009 Inaugural Ball of President Barack Obama in Washington D.C. More...

Evanston Receives Extension on $350,000 in Energy Savings for Businesses
The City of Evanston’s Office of Sustainability announced today that area businesses have received an extension to sign up for ComEd’s Smart Ideas for Your Business (SIYB) program. The new deadline has been extended from January 31 to February 28, 2010. The City of Evanston highly encourages businesses to take advantage of this program as soon as possible. More...
City Increases Penalties for Speeding in School Safety Zones
The Evanston City Council unanimously passed an ordinance this week that would increase the fine for speeding in a school speed zone from $150 to $500. The ordinance was proposed by Alderman Donald Wilson (4th Ward) and will take effect February 26, 2010. More...
Celebrity Basketball Game Benefiting Deion Branch Foundation
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl encourages residents to attend “The Rematch,” a fundraiser basketball game at Evanston Township High School between streetball groups Streetball Legends and Evanston’s Finest.
Proceeds will benefit the Deion Branch Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support to children struggling with health-related issues, specifically meningitis. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch founded the organization after his son Deiondre was born with meningitis. Branch was the 2005 Superbowl MVP and will be attending the fundraiser with other NFL players. More... 

Eco Corner: 
In April 2009, the City began the roll-out of its new, larger recycling containers to all residential (1 to 4 units) refuse and recycling customers. The project, which was partially funded through an Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IL DCEO) grant of $120,000, will increase the amount of recyclable materials the City is able to collect. 
The new containers are 65 and 95 gallon capacity and have lids to keep materials contained. 35 gallon roll carts are available for seniors and residents that can not maneuver the larger containers. The project roll-out was administered collection route by route, with the last route expected to be completed by January 31st. 
New containers have a sticker adhered to the inner lid that illustrates what is accepted through the City’s recycling program. For a list of materials accepted through the City’s recycling program, download the City’s Recycling Guide. For information on additional City recycling programs, visit www.cityofevanston.org/recycling. 
Youth & Adult Summer Camp:
Registration now open. More... 
Call for Artists:
The City of Evanston is looking for artists for its Summer Festivals. More... 
City Council Budget Workshop Feb. 1:
The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Morton Civic Center to discuss the 2010-11 Proposed Budget. More... 
N.U. Men's Basketball Feb. 2:
N.U. vs. Michigan More... 
Neighborhood Watch Info Feb. 4:
Evanston Fire & Life Safety Bldg., 909 Lake St., 7 - 8:30 p.m. More... 
6th Ward Meeting Feb. 4:
Alderman Tendam will be holding a ward meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Three Crowns Park, 2323 McDaniel Ave. More... 
Nicor Town Hall Meeting Feb. 4:
The 7 p.m. Meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Morton Civic Center and broadcast on ECMC Ch. 16.  More...
N.U. Men's Basketball Feb. 7:
N.U. vs. Western Michigan. More...
City Blood Drive Feb. 8:
The City of Evanston will be hosting a Blood Drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Morton Civic Center. More... 
Networking 101 Feb. 8:
Monday,  2-3:00 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. More... 
Eco & Econo-Friendly Beauty Seminar Feb. 11:
Seminars to be held at Ecology Center. More...  
Plan Your Child's Future with CollegeIllinois Feb. 11:
Thursday, 7 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. More...  
Baroque Music Ensemble Feb. 14:
7 p.m. Sunday,  Alice Millar Chapel , 1870 Sheridan Road . More... 
Presidents' Day Activities for Kids Feb. 15:
Evanston’s Recreation Division has several fun outings and camps to occupy your kids and teens over the Parent/Teacher conference day on Friday, Feb. 12, and the Presidents’ Day holiday, Monday, Feb. 15. More....  
More news & events here... 
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