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The public is encouraged to attend the City of Evanston's public library funding forums. The Library Board will hold two forums to discuss the history of the Evanston Public Library, an overview of the Task Force on Sustainable Funding's report and an overview of the Library Fund. There will be a period for questions and answers.

The first forum will be held Saturday, August 28 from 10 AM to noon in the Community Meeting Room at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston.

Evonda Thomas, Evanston Public Health Director, announced today the first bird testing positive for West Nile virus in Evanston this year.
 
“As temperatures start to warm up, we’re going to start seeing more mosquito activity and an increased risk for West Nile virus,” said Ms. Thomas. “Although most cases of West Nile virus are mild, the virus can still cause serious, life-altering and even fatal disease. That is why it is so important to protect yourself against mosquito bites by wearing insect repellent and getting rid of any standing water around your home.”

This Saturday, Aug 14, from 3pm - 5pm, a DUCK RACE AND PLUCK will be held at the Dawes Park lagoon in Evanston.  This event is held to raise funds for the care of the "critters" that reside at the Evanston Ecology Center.  Rubber ducks race on waves created by volunteers with paddles.  Sponsor one duck for $10, or three (in a Quack Pack) for $25.  Kids and adults alike will have fun.  Attendees can win cool prizes.  For more information, or to reserve ducks, call 847 448-8256.

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting targeted adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM, weather permitting.
This area is bounded by:  Central St., Crawford Ave. Dempster Ave. and Lake Michigan.

Please see the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District's web site (www.nsmad.com) for detailed information regarding the specific NSMAD map numbers to be treated.

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting targeted
adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston, Glenview, Skokie
and Wilmette on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 PM and
2:00 AM, weather permitting.
This area is bounded by:  Lake Ave., Hibbard Rd., Old Orchard Rd./Central
Street, and Lake Michigan.
Please see the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District's web site
(www.nsmad.com) for detailed information regarding the specific NSMAD map

 
“Through their amazing and tireless grassroots advocacy, the Friends have clearly demonstrated that there is broad support throughout the community for retaining the branch libraries,” Schoenberg said. ”By working both harder and smarter, we can better align important public services that help give people a fighting chance in confronting the challenges of the Great Recession.” 

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University's athletic facility at 1501 Central Street, will host a number of graduation ceremonies during the next month.  They are: 
 

It's time to shop......

• Dinner with best-selling author, Evanston native Audrey Niffenegger of The Time Traveler's Wife fame,
• Autographed copies of Evanston author Scott Turow's best-sellers.
• Sox, Bears and Blackhawks tix
• Artwork
• Jewelry
• Spa treatments
• Delicious dinners
• Vacation getaways and more

It's all here - live now through May 30.

The next day I checked the nest again and the eggs had hatched! Welcome to the neighborhood!