Thursday, July 12, 2012   

Bring Julius Meinl to Downtown Evanston!

Help attract Julius Meinl to downtown Evanston! 'Like' the facebook page, Bring Julius Meinl to Downtown Evanston and tell us why you want to see the shop in downtown Evanston, then share the page with your friends!  

Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk- July 27, 28, 29  

Calling all bargain hunters! Merchants in both Downtown Evanston and the Chicago/Dempster district will offer deals on summer inventory during the Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk.  

Electronics Recycling Fair - July 14

The City of Evanston will be hosting a Recycling Fair and Public Works Equipment Expo from 9 am to noon on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Evanston Township High School located at 1600 Dodge Ave. The fair provides residents with an opportunity to recycle a variety of items, securely shred documents, obtain recycling education materials, learn about construction projects, sign up for a free compost cart and get a close look at some of the Streets and Sanitation heavy equipment. More information here. 

Downtown Evanston Walking Tour - July 14, 11am

The Chicago Architecture Foundation holds a walking tour of downtown Evanston the second Wednesday and Saturday of each month. The next tour is on Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m.

This two-hour walking tour begins on the steps of the Evanston Public Library (1703 Orrington), and ends at Raymond Park. For more information or to buy tickets, visit  www.architecture.org.

Downtown Farmers Market - Every Saturday Through November  

Official hours of the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market are 7:30am to 1pm behind the Hilton Garden Inn. Shoppers can enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, milk, eggs, flavored oils, pasta, and bakery items, as well as flowers and plants. Free parking is available in the adjacent city parking garage at 1800 Maple Ave.

Evanston Mini Maker Faire: A Showcase for do-it-yourself technology of every shape & kind!

August 4-5, Evanston will host a Mini Maker Faire, a celebration of technology and the making of things. Members of the Evanston community are invited to exhibit their projects at the Faire, and see what everyone else has been making or come as an attendee! The Faire is NOT limited to technology projects; If you like to cook, use power tools, sew, program computers, use 3D printers and laser cutters, or just like to work with your hands, you are strongly encouraged to attend or exhibit. Registration and ticket information here.

Faces of Evanston - Through August 31

Faces of Evanston is brought to you by the Kiwanis Club to help showcase the beauty, kindness and character of our city. Evanston is a magical place where one never feels alone. There is an energy and sense of purpose that resonates from the streets and buildings; in its people, coffee shops, learning institutions and well educated population. It is through the power of video and photography that we hope to capture and share our interpretation, creating a vision for the future for ourselves and for the larger World. Please take the time this summer and help capture the "Simplicity" of Evanston, and submit your entries to Faces of Evanston. Selection criteria and submission information here. 

Sherman Plaza Parking Garage Updates  

Inspection of the Sherman Plaza Parking Garage, located on the corner of Davis St. and Benson, determined that there are minor routine maintenance façade repairs that need to be made in the spring of 2013. The protective scaffolding currently in place can be removed sometime this Jul and rolling scaffolding can be implemented once the repairs begin in 2013. New light poles are being installed to replace poles that failed last year due to high winds. The new poles and fixtures are shorter, have less surface area, are of a smaller quantity and are more energy efficient. More information here.