Living in Evanston
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| Evanston Farmers' Markets | |
| Address: | Intersection of University Place and Oak Avenue. |
| Contact: | Myra Gorman, Market Manager |
| E-mail: | mgorman@cityofevanston.org |
| Phone: | 847-448-8045 |
| Description: | Over 30 vendors of fruit, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese and bakery items from local and regional farms. Free parking available in the Maple Street Parking Garage. Special events and performances by local musicians. |
| Notes: | Downtown Farmers Market:
This market is held every Saturday, from early May through early November. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Intersection of University Place and Oak Ave. (just east of East Railroad Ave.) Ridgeville Market: Wednesdays, early June through mid-October, 3:30 p.m.-7p.m., Intersection of Ridge Ave. and South Blvd. West End Market: Saturdays, early June through late October; 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Indoor Farmer & Artisan Food Market: Located in the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., on Saturdays from December through April from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Ecology Center is located in the Ladd Arboretum with convenient free parking just across Bridge Street. |
| Updated 2/26/2013 | |
| Fountain Square Holiday Tree Lighting | |
| Address: | 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Phone: | 847-866-6319 |
| Description: | November
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.- Fountain Square in Downtown Evanston |
| Notes: | The celebration includes a visit from the Evanston Mayor and Santa Claus who will arrive at Fountain Square on an Evanston fire truck.
Immediately following the tree lighting ceremony there is a festive warm-up reception with holiday goodies hosted by Rotary International in their Café International at One Rotary Center, at 1560 Sherman Ave., across from Fountain Square. Bring warm essentials, like socks, gloves, hats, etc., to benefit Hilda's Place, Connections for the Homeless. FREE parking available after 5pm in the One Rotary Center Building garage, with entry on Grove Street just west of Sherman Avenue. |
| Updated 1/18/2012 | |
| Interfaith Thanksgiving Service | |
| Parent Org.: | Interfaith Action of Evanston |
| Description: | Sponsored by Interfaith Action of Evanston, this service is designed to bring members of Evanston's diverse community together to share traditions, blessings and song.
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| Notes: | Annual Service features blessings by leaders of local faith communities, music by choirs from different congregations and an address by a guest speaker.
This service is fast becoming a tradition in the Evanston community. All are welcome. |
| Updated 1/17/2012 | |
| McGaw YMCA Annual Holiday Potter Sale | |
| Address: | 1000 Grove Street, Evanston IL |
| Contact: | Michelle Janke |
| E-mail: | MichelleJ@mcgawymca.org |
| Phone: | 847-475-7400 x218 |
| Parent Org.: | McGaw YMCA |
| Description: | The show features 12 Chicagoland ceramic artists, showing a range of work from smaller gift items to major works, so there really is something for everyone. 20% of sales is donated to the Youth Scholarship Program at the McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street. |
| Updated 1/18/2012 | |
| Ridgeville Halloween Party | |
| Address: | 908 Seward Street, Evanston, IL 60202 |
| Contact: | Michael Miro, Programs Director |
| E-mail: | programs@ridgeville.org |
| Phone: | 847-869-5640 |
| Fax: | 847-869-5667 |
| Description: | Ridgeville Community House, 908 Seward Street, Evanston
A Halloween event perfect for the whole family. Features a spine-tingling harvest display, haunting musical performances, and of course, free treats! |
| Updated 1/17/2012 | |
