Shoppers Delight at Central Street Retail Therapy

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 11:06

The sidewalks  stay unrolled tonight, Thurs., Oct. 7, from 6-9 pm at the Central Street Business Association's twice-yearly "Retail Therapy" on Central Street in Evanston. The popular, festive evening event features numerous specials, unadvertised sales, and store treats ranging from live music or art to wine and cheese. Always popular with commuters and shoppers, the event tonight promises to be blessed with super weather.
 

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9th District Congressional Candidates Face Off

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 10:36

Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 pm, multiple local chapters of the League of Women Voters will sponsor a forum for two of the candidates for Congress from the 9th Congressional District of Illinois, incumbent Democratic congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Republican challenger Joel Pollak. A third candidate, the Green Party's Simon Ribeiro, is not included.

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Grosse Point Lighthouse and Keepers' House

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 07:31
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The historic 113-foot-tall Grosse Point Lighthouse, built in 1873 after a number of shipwrecks, is located at the intersection of Central Street and Sheridan Road, marking the easternmost edge of the Central Street Neighborhood. The tower is an iconic symbol of Evanston whose image graces the city seal. The tower and former lighthouse keepers' residence, shown here as seen from the sidewalk abutting Sheridan Road, are open for tours in the summer.

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Central Street Shops Featured on NBC

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Sat, 10/02/2010 - 12:58

The fashion shops of Central Street just got a little more fashionable. Todd Ruppenthal of Happy Husky Bakery guested on an NBC-5 segment on fall 2010 clothing looks. Check it out (note, a 15-sec. ad plays first; sorry):

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Bike Ridge Blvd. Car-Free Sun., Oct. 3

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Sat, 10/02/2010 - 07:51

Bicyclists of all ages can follow up the Green Living Festival (see story below) by enjoying the annual Bike the Ridge event this Sunday, Oct. 3 in Evanston. Bicycles are normally banned on Ridge Boulevard, one of the oldest roads in the north suburbs, due to the high volume and narrow width, but it will instead be closed to motor vehicle traffic from 9 AM until noon between Howard and Church, allowing bikes to claim the entire road for a two-mile stretch. Click "Read More" to see video from 2009.

Green Fest and FREE Recycling Event this Sat., Oct 2

Submitted by Rick Nelson on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 14:45

The Evanston Environmental Association and the City of Evanston are presenting both the Evanston Green Living Festival and a FREE recycling event on this Saturday - Oct 2.
 

Weekend Chances to Help Our Public Lands

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Fri, 09/24/2010 - 18:13

Saturday, Sept. 25 is Public Lands Day. Locally there are at least 2 ways to pitch in to help steward some of what belongs to all of us.
County Commissioner Larry Suffredin is inviting residents of all ages to help out at Harms Flatwoods in Skokie, at the SE corner of the area bounded by Golf, Harms, Old Orchard and Woods Roads. The event will be held rain or shine from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M on Saturday Sept. 25. Tools will be provided.

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“READY, SET, RECYCLE!” - A Free Electronics Recycling event on Oct 2

Submitted by Rick Nelson on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 19:09

“READY, SET, RECYCLE!” a Free Electronics Recycling event, will be presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the City of Evanston on Saturday, October 2, from 9am – 12 noon. The event is part of the annual Evanston Green Living Festival put on by the EEA and Evanston the same day, October 2.

Changes in tomorrow's parent group meeting

Submitted by MarkTendam on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 16:41

Time and leader change highlighted in bold and/or red:

Every third Tuesday, starting September 21st from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., the EPD will be hosting a parent support group for parents/guardians/caregivers raising challenging teens. The sessions will be led by Gina Secemsky, School Social Worker at Oakton Elementary School and will take place at 1123 Emerson, Suite 200 (SASI Conference room). Dinner will be provided.

Please pass along the information to any interested parents.

Parents group sponsored by Evanston Police

Submitted by MarkTendam on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 14:47

Please refer to the update of 09/20/10.

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