Submitted by jeffpsmith on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 23:21
If you missed the live version, click below to see about a minute of the short but intense hailstorm in Evanston on June 28, 2008, making a racket on roofs and gutters and decks. Marble-size to mothball-sized hail. Not the biggest hailstones but there was a lot of them. A surprising amount of bouncing.
I realize that watching week-old weather on the Internet is not everyone's thing. If that sounds lame to you, don't click. If you do like it, stay tuned for my next video, "Adventures in Home Repair: Watching Epoxy Harden."
Submitted by jeffpsmith on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:08
The biggest and best old-fashioned small-town parade in the midwest is the Evanston 4th of July parade, which officially kicks off on the 4th.
Last year, accompanied by the band "Soap" on our Big Green Truck, those of the Central Street Neighbors Association not committed to other groups (we all wear multiple hats!) had a great time marching and received a ton of wonderful feedback from bystanders.
Submitted by jeffpsmith on Sat, 06/28/2008 - 15:01
One of the most fun things to do in Evanston every year, the 29th annual Fountain Square Art Festival is taking place this weekend, today (Saturday) until 6:00 pm, and tomorrow, Sun., June 29, from 10:00 also until 6. It's also a chance to check out the refurbished Fountain Square fountain-plaza and see how our $440,000 in tax dollars were spent :)
Submitted by jeffpsmith on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 22:07
A CSNA member reports that the application by 7-11 corporate for a permit for 24-hour operation at the Ewing St. store, site of the former White Hen Pantry, is complete, and will be on the Zoning Board of Appeals agenda twice for July 15, 7:30 in the Council chamber of the Civic Center.
One item is the Special Use permit application to operate as a convenience food store establishment at the Ewing location.
Submitted by jeffpsmith on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 04:39
Many commuters, residents, and local businesses were surprised Monday to find much of Central Street, from Eastwood to west of Hartrey, under construction. Large portions of the street had been scraped and grooved in preparation for resurfacing.
Some of the work this year took place on the very same stretches that had seen potholes get filled one year ago, again just before the 4th of July parade.
The Central Street Neighbors Association enjoyed 2 miles' worth of cheers and applause while reciprocating with enthusiasm and some of the best music in the 2008 Evanston 4th of July parade. Taking advantage of perfect weather, our merry band of directors, members, and other supporters showed off our logo and 
