State of the City Luncheon 
March 7th
Hilton Orrington/Evanston Hotel
Join the Chamber on March 7th to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl, Mayor of Evanston, as she gives her State of the City Address to the community, recognizing significant contributions to the Arts community and the Economic Impact of our City. Another highlight will be the Award Presentation of the Evanston Arts Council's Arts & Business Committee 7th Annual Leadership Award.
Doors Open at 11:00 a.m. Welcome / Introductions/ Lunch Served 11:40 a.m. Program starts at noon. Please pre-register by March 5. Seating and meals for walk-ins/same-day registrants are not guaranteed
Restaurant Month in downtown Evanston!
Celebrate Restaurant Month on Chicago's North Shore all February long! Chicago's North Shore Restaurant Month kicks off February 1st; visit here to see which of your favorite restaurants are participating and see what they are offering!
Trattoria Demi Celebrates 21 Years!
Now through March 21
1571 Sherman Ave.
Trattoria Demi, is celebrating it's 21st year in Evanston!
As part of the celebration they are offering diners 21% off any regular priced entree from now until March 21st!
Upcoming Events at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge
624 Davis St.
That's How We Roll
Saturday, February 22, 1-3PM
Come join the fun and learn how to make sushi! This hands on class is a blast for the whole family! Space is limited, reserve your tickets now! koi.ticketleap.com
Point, Click, Send at First Northern Credit Union!
In another effort to make banking with First Northern Credit Union more convenient, First 
Northern has recently added Remote Deposit Capture. The new mobile check depositing method allows you deposit your checks from anywhere, at anytime through your smartphone. Just point, click, and send. It's that easy! Visit here or call 888-328-8677 to set up your account.
Stop by the new location at 1705 Sherman Ave to take advantage of a great Grand Opening promotions. Open a new First Northern VISAŽ Credit card, auto loan, or checking account and earn up to $300. Members who qualify and open all three will be awarded a $70 cash bonus in recognition of First Northern's 70th Anniversary. Offer expires 2/28/2014. Stop in the branch for complete offer details. *Certain restriction apply.
Jane Miller Spring/Summer Trunk Show
Saturday, February 22 - 10am - 5pm & Sunday, February 23 - Noon - 5pm 
Jane Miller women's clothing gallery, specializes in unique clothing & accessories created by independent designers from around the country for women who want style, comfort & simplicity. At Jane Miller, we are privileged to create beautiful wardrobes inspired by and developed for our valued clients.
Jane's signature service will help you find an item or an outfit you'll love! Daytime, Playtime, and Special Occasion! HAVE A WARDROBE YOU LOVE! Call for appointment & trunk show dates. Questions or comments write to: janemiller@rcn.com
Register for W.O.W. 2014! 
Women Out Walking (W.O.W.) is a 12 week walking program designed to encourage women in Evanston to lead healthier lifestyles and become more physically active. Using walking as the foundation, individuals and teams of women are asked to track their steps and seek to improve their activity level on a weekly basis. Registration for WOW is now open. Participants are encouraged to register before the March 22, 2014 Kick-Off Event.
Click here to register for Women Out Walking. For more information please visit here.
Free Tax Preparation at the Evanston Public Library
Through April 15th: Saturdays, 10am - 1pm: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm - 9pm
The Center for Economic Progress will be offering free tax counseling and preparation for families with incomes less than $50,000 and individuals with incomes less than $25,000. First come, first served; please allow 2 hours for tax preparation. For more information, including a list of documents to bring, please visit the Center for Economic Progress website, or call 312-630-0278.
Space Out at the Teen Loft: Rocket Furl, Survinv in Space & More!
Saturday, February 22nd, 3 - 4pm 
Northwestern's Space Technology and Rocketry Society (STARS) will be running an interactive workshop about space and rocket science. Learn how rocket fuel works, experiment with paper airplanes, and see videos from STAR's rocket fuel launch in the NASA competition last Spring! Please register for the February 22nd and/or March 1st events.
Grades 6 - 12.
Enter the Poetry Competition at the Evanston Public Library
The Evanston Public Library is pleased to announce the annual poetry competition funded by an endowment to the Library in memory of Jo-Anne Hirshfield. The Jo-Anne Hirshfield Memorial Poetry Awards competition is open to all students, kindergarten through the eighth grade, attending an Evanston elementary or middle school or residing in Evanston, and all high school students and adults in the Chicago area. This year's guest judge will be Kevin Stein. For award categories and prizes, visit here! --the entry deadline is Friday, March 28, 2014.
The Evanston Art Center launches it's first Artist-In-Residence program - "The Living Studio"
The Evanston Art Center welcomes artist Ben Whitehouse to the Living Studio work space from January 6 - April 13, 2014! The Living Studio will be an ongoing residency program. Interested individuals are encouraged to join us for the following Sunday afternoon open Living Studio session: Sunday, February 9 from 1 to 4pm, when you can stop in and see what Ben is working on. Sessions are free and open to the public. Additionally, Ben will be conducting a workshop on Saturday, March 22 from noon to 4pm.
With over 90 participating businesses, there is sure to be something for everyone. Enjoy exciting discounts and special offers from local businesses for FREE! All you have to do is download the Passport to Downtown Evanston App to your iPhone or Android powered mobile phone.