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Businesses Remain Open During the Church Street Improvement Project 
The Church Street improvement project is moving along, work along the south side of Church street is expected to be completed Aug 31. The City of Evanston has contracted improvements on Church Street from Ridge Avenue to Chicago Avenue. The scope of work includes streetscape and street resurfacing work in this section of Church Street from Ridge Avenue to Chicago Avenue. The streetscape will be extended on Orrington Avenue from Church Street south to mid- block on the east side. For more information, click here.
Businesses along this stretch of Church Street are open during construction
Evanston Burger War 2012 - Voting ends September 16
Everyone loves burgers, but summertime seems to be peak burger weather, so what's your favorite yum on a bun? The Evanston Chamber of Commerce is giving you a chance to vote for your favorite burger until September 16.
- Bat 17, 1709 Benson Ave.
- Bar Louie, 1520 Sherman Ave
- Buffalo Wild Wings, 1741 Maple Ave.
- Bravo, 1701 Maple Ave.
- Celtic Knot, 626 Church St.
- Dixie Kitchen, 825 Church St.
- Edzo's Burger Shop, 1571 Sherman Ave.
- The Globe Cafe, 1710 Orrington Ave.
- Hilton Garden Inn, American Grill, 1818 Maple Ave.
- Tommy Nevin's, 1450 Sherman Ave.
Burgers will be judged on three categories: taste, creativity and presentation. Many of the participating restaurants have created their own special 'burger' for the contest which will end September 16. Winners will be announced at the Third Annual "Mash-Up", the annual celebration of business, academia and the arts. Diners can vote on line
here or use their mobile devices. Voters are eligible for several restaurant prizes. New Businesses in Downtown Evanston Talia Women's Boutique at 1526 Chicago Ave. is now open! Visit them today!
Down Dog Hot Yoga is now open and is offering half off for new clients! Check  out the newest hot yoga studio at 1508 Sherman Ave., 2nd floor.
Bring Julius Meinl to Downtown Evanston!
Now We're Cookin' - Food Business 101
 Now We're Cookin' is pleased to announce the next session of its innovative Food Business 101 training program for aspiring food entrepreneurs. Funded in part by a Grant from the City of Evanston, this 6 week program focuses specifically on the challenges of innovating and launching a business in the food sector. Combining classroom sessions with online coursework, volume production training and access to food entrepreneurs and resources, this comprehensive program gives business owners the jump-start they need to launch a successful enterprise.
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2012 program. Interested parties can contact info@nwcookin.com.
Architectural Tour of Downtown Evanston - September 8
 Chicago Architecture Foundation docents, all residents of Evanston, will lead the final downtown Evanston tours of the year this week. Highlights are various building styles, the tension between preservation and development, a changing small city and its challenges, and the background history of the city. To take the tour meet on the steps of the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11am.
McGaw YMCA Family Fun Day at Centennial Park- September 8
 Become a family of rock stars! The School of Rock is coming to teach and play at our annual Family Fun Day. Join the McGaw YMCA on Sept 8 at Centennial Park in Evanston (on the Lakefront between Church and University Pl.) for games, music, snacks, crafts for the entire family starting at 2:00 PM. In the event of rain, Family Fun Day will be held at the McGaw YMCA. Stay for the night! We're launching our Adventure Guides season with the annual Lakefront Campout - pitch a tent and spend the night meeting other families and telling stories around the fire.
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.
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