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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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Santa makes a special visit on Saturday, December 18
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Purchasers of the gift card will also receive a "Passport to Downtown Evanston" featuring valuable offers from businesses that welcome the gift card.
Gift cards may be purchased Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the Downtown Evanston office at 820 Davis St., suite 151; and Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Bank and Trust at 820 Church St. The card is available in denominations from $5 to $500 and can be purchased with Visa, MasterCard and Discover. |
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Chestnuts are Roasting in Downtown Evanston! Get your shopping done & get in the holiday spirit!
| Cross everyone off your holiday list with one visit to Downtown Evanston. Click here for a complete directory of shops in downtown Evanston!
Be sure to stop by the corner of Church Avenue and Maple Street (the plaza between Bravo & Urban Outfitters) on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 26 - Dec. 18, between 3 and 5pm, where free roasted chestnuts will be passed out, courtesy of Church Street Plaza!
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FREE holiday parking continues through January 1
|  FREE parking is available in the City's three downtown self-park garages at Sherman Plaza, Maple Avenue and Church Street along with Lot 60 located at 1234 Chicago Avenue for the month of December.
Hours of free parking are weekdays after 5 p.m. to midnight and all day on Saturdays. As always, Sundays are free.
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| Flee hosts first annual Holiday Mix & Jingle, Saturday, December 11, 11am-4pm |  Flee, your local shop for fun & functional oilcloth bags and products, would like to extend their retail spirit and open-every-day door policy at this "most wonderful time of the year!" They invite you to bring a friend this Saturday, December 11 from 11am-4 pm for their first annual Holiday Mix & Jingle including a Gift with Purchase and Holiday Free Shipping Offer!
Flee * 1106 Davis Street * 847.905.0670
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WineStyles makes holiday gift-giving and hosting easy!
|  Stop in and check out WineStyles' pre-made Gift Baskets for everyone on your shopping list. They can also custom design a Gift Basket just for you...select the wine and accessories, they'll wrap it up for you!
And if you are hosting family and friends this holiday season - they are here to help! Stop by and visit your friendly neighborhood wine shop and they can help you pick out the best holiday wines that match your menu.
Click for a complete calendar of WineStyles' tastings and events!
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| WineStyles * 1741 Sherman Avenue * 847.328.4400 |
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Priscilla's Party Center's offers SUPER Savings during the whole month of December!
|  December is a month of Super Savings at Priscilla's Party Center. Click here to see each day's offer, and don't forget to pick up you party center punch card when you're in the shop. You'll receive 1 punch for every $10 spent, and $10 off after you complete 15 punches!
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| Priscilla's Party Center * 1015 Davis St. * 847.864.7344 |
Put your out-of-town guests up at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston with some GREAT rates!
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Evanston History Center's Annual Holiday Open House, December 12 from 1-4pm
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 You are invited to celebrate the holidays with the Evanston History Center at 222 Greenwood Street. Enjoy live classical music, kids' crafts, a performance by musicians Marian McNair and Jim Kendros, light refreshments, and the Dawes House dressed up for the holidays, and, new this year, a holiday wreath sale. This event is free and open to the public.
They will also be accepting donations for their 5th Annual Food Drive during the Holiday Open House. Donations of non-perishable, nutritious food (no glass, please) will be collected at the Dawes House from Thursday, December 9, 2010 through Sunday, December 12, 2010, from 1-4 p.m. each day. All donations benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository and will benefit local area resident
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Quince Restaurant hosts 3-course Austrian Wine Dinner, Friday, December 17 at 6:30pm
|  Quince's wine director, Scott Quint will lead the evening and navigate each course with its exquisitely paired wine selection. Cozy up by the fireplace, meet some new friends, and enjoy mouth-watering selections, while relaxing in Quince's intimate dining room.
$65/guest includes 3-course menu and wine. Seating is extremely limited (30 seats), so be sure to make your reservation today at 847.570.8419. This is an event you won't want to miss!
Click for further details and to view menu.
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Enjoy Tea Service at Pensiero Ristorante througout the holiday season!
|  In the spirit of the holiday season, Pensiero Ristorante invites you to join them for holiday tea served each Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon through January 2, in the Grand Parlor of the Margarita European Inn. Enjoy a traditional English Afternoon Tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and of course, tea. Set in the vintage charm of the hotel amidst beautiful Edwardian decor and a roaring fireplace, this is an ideal place to gather with family and friends. Historic cocktails and wine will available as well.
There are several seatings per day from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each seating lasts approximately an hour and a half and reservations are recommended. Afternoon Tea is priced at $19 per person (not including tax and gratuity). To make reservations, please call Pensiero Ristorante at 847.475.7779. Click for more information and Tea dates. |
City of Evanston's Holiday Toy and Food Drive accepting donations through December 20
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Donations to the annual holiday toy and food drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations will continue to be accepted through Monday, December 20. There are now additional locations to drop off new, unwrapped toys and/or non-perishable food items.
Donations are still being collected Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Dept. (Room 1100). In addition, all Evanston Fire Stations will accept donations before 7:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. seven days a week.
Please help make the holiday season joyful for as many families as possible! For more information, please call 847/448-8138.
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Toys for Tots gifts discounted at Becky & Me Toys!
|  Help Becky & Me Toys make a child's Holiday extra special by donating to their Toys for Tots boxes. All toys bought at Becky & Me to be donated to their Toys for Tots boxes receive 20% off. You can also put your spare change in the Big Belly Bank to benefit Toys for Tots.
Check out the news coverage of Becky & Me Toys and hot toys for the holidays on Evanston Patch.
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Prudential Rubloff Winter Clothing Drive through January 10, 2011
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Prudential Rubloff Evanston invites you to help them reach out to our community by donating new and gently-worn warm weather clothing. Drop-offs can be made at their office at Sherman Plaza, 1620 Sherman Ave., Suite A. Office hours are Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm, Sat: 9-5pm, Sun: 10-4pm.
Donation pick-ups can be arranged on a limited basis by calling 847-512-2700. Items are hand delivered to local charities with which their Realtors are involved, including the Deacon's Closet at the First Presbyterian Church of Evanston.
 The 2009 Winter Clothing Drive collected nearly 2,000 items. Please help this project continue its success. The need is always great!
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Saville Flowers, one of Evanston's oldest businesses, gets write-up in Evanston Roundtable
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Click to read the article on Saville Flowers (1712 Sherman Avenue) that has been a family owned business since 1941. Third-generation owners Gail Jones and Donna "Booie" Burton have quite a story to tell! |
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Who is Downtown Evanston?
Downtown Evanston provides marketing and management services to the downtown Evanston Illinois district and is a 501(c) (6) non-profit corporation. The district that Downtown Evanston is responsible for is the Special Service Area 4 (SSA4), Illinois' equivalent of a Business Improvement District (BID). Established in 1987, Downtown Evanston is governed by a Board of Directors and works in partnership with the city of Evanston. |
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