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ECO MINI-CAMPS DURING THE COMING WINTER SCHOOL BREAK

Your kids can enjoy a great experience during this winter school break at an EcoFreeze mini-camp at the Ecology Center. Choose from 2 one-week sessions: Dec 20-24 or Dec 27-31. For Children K-5. For more details, go to http://www.cityofevanston.org/assets/ecology10-11.pdf

It's not too late to help needy Evanston families

Donations to the annual holiday toy and food drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations will continue to be accepted through Monday, December 20. There are now additional locations to drop off new, unwrapped toys and/or non-perishable food items. Please help make the holiday season joyful for as many families as possible! For more information, please call 847/448-8138.

You may drop off holiday food and unwrapped toys through December 20 at these collection sites:

Big holiday book sale starts Thursday, Dec. 16

Thursday-Sunday, December 9-12, Book Sale Room, Main Library

NEW EXPANDED SCHEDULE!
Named "Best Used Book Sale" by the Chicago Reader, the next BIG EPL book sale will be held December 9th through 12th in the third floor Book Sale room.

Interested in offshore wind farms?

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl is seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to review information submittals from companies interested in working with the City on a offshore wind farm in Lake Michigan. In addition to reviewing these submittals, the committee will make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on potential next steps on the project. Individuals need not have any specific experience in this area, just an interest in the subject.

"No Child Left Inside" Presentation at EEA Annual Meeting on Dec 4

The EEA's 2010 Annual Meeting, which is open to the public, will be held on Saturday, December 4, from 12 noon to 2pm at the Evanston Ecology Center.
 
This year's keynote speaker, Daniel Kielson, will be speaking on the implementation of "Leave No Child Inside" initiatives. Additionally, there will be a review of the EEA's efforts in 2010 and a presentation of awards to deserving volunteers.
 
A reception will follow.
 
For more information, click HERE or call 847 448-8256.

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