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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2008

Day of Beauty and Support for Cancer Survivors
Several Evanston salons will provide free services to cancer survivors on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Full Story

Posted Monday, November 17, 2008

Sculpture Exhibition Debuts November 20 at Evanston Art Gallery
"Between," featuring clay sculpture by artist Corinne D. Peterson, opens Thursday, Nov. 20, Full Story

Free Community Concert Nov. 21 at Levy Center
Coloratura soprano Emily G. Becker will perform a community concert starting at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Levy Senior Center, Full Story

Holiday Used Book Sale Set for December 5-7
Gently used books, tapes and videos will be available in all categories for adults and children, including fiction, non-fiction, mystery, history, gardening, and much more. The sale will feature a wide selection of books in "as new" condition, perfect for gift giving. Full Story

Beloved Holiday Ballet Takes to the Ice Dec. 12-14
Capture the magic of the holiday season as the Nutcracker on Ice is presented Dec. 12-14 at the Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., Evanston. Full Story

Friday Films
“Definitely, Maybe” (112 min. PG rated) will definitely be shown on Friday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. in the community room at the Main Library. Full Story

Tuesday’s refuse route to get recycling roll carts
Residents on Tuesday’s refuse/recycling route will be the first to exchange their 18 gallon recycling bins for 65 or 95 gallon wheeled recycling carts. Full Story

Click it or Ticket
The Evanston Police Department is participating in the “Click it or Ticket” through November 30. Full Story

Posted Friday, November 14, 2008

Free haircuts available with free PSA tests
The Church Street Barber Shop, 1905 Church St., will offer men free haircuts when they receive free PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24. Full Story

Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Firewood Sale continues
The City of Evanston's annual firewood sale continues while supplies last. Full Story

Posted Monday, November 3, 2008

Yard waste season ends December 4
The City’s weekly yard waste pickup continues on your regular refuse/recycling collection day through Thursday, Dec. 4. Full Story

Teen Nights scheduled
Teens ages 13 through 18 are invited to attend Teen Nights in The Loft at the Evanston Public Library (EPL) 1703 Orrington Ave. Full Story

Internet Class
An Introduction to the Internet class is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Main Evanston Public Library at 1703 Orrington Avenue. Full Story

Nominations Sought for 2008 Mayor's Award for the Arts
Nominations are once again being accepted for the Mayor’s Award for the Arts. Full Story

Robin Hood and Maid Marian Opens Nov. 21
The Sheriff of Nottingham may be up to his dirty deeds, but Robin Hood and Little John are determined to save the day for the common folk. Full Story

Public meeting on Sheridan Road project
Evanston community members are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements of the Sheridan Road phase 1 study from South Blvd. to Isabella Street that is being done by TranSystems. Full Story

Teen Advisory Board at the Evanston Public Library
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets the third Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. in The Loft at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue. Full Story

Posted Wednesday, October 1, 2008

South Branch Book Group will meet October 16 at 7 pm.
The South Branch Book Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at South Branch Library, 949 Chicago Avenue. Full Story

Posted Monday, September 15, 2008

Drop-In Preschool Storytime at Main
Preschool Storytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room at the Main Library. Full Story