Health + Recreation
Help sought to pack aid for Haiti today
Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 7:40 am by Bill SmithThe Evanston-based Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti is asking for volunteers to help load two 40-foot cargo containers with donated goods to ship to Haiti to aid the victims of January's earthquake.
'WOW' -- Women Out Walking
Friday, March 12, 2010, at 6:03 pm by City of Evanston
A free health education program called Women Out Walking starts on Saturday, March 27, at Evanston Township High School.
The 12-week walking campaign to promote health, wellness, community and physical activity is open to women of all ages and fitness levels.
The program is sponsored by the Evanston Health Department and funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health. It will run on Saturdays through June 20.
Park improvement meetings: Want a rain garden?
Friday, March 12, 2010, at 12:44 pm by Bill SmithEvanston officials will hold two meetings next week to gather public comment on possible improvements to two city parks.
Ice rink developer search approved
Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 10:37 am by Bill SmithEvanston aldermen Monday voted to invite potential developers apply for the job of building and operating a new recreation center in Crown Park.
The aldermen also chose Alderman Don Wilson, whose 4th Ward includes the park, and Aldermen Lionel Jean-Baptiste, 2nd Ward, and Coleen Burrus, 9th Ward, whose wards adjoin the park, as members of a committee to oversee the project.
City plans to test interest in new rink
Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 7:00 am by Bill SmithAldermen will be asked Monday to let city staff move forward with a test to see whether private developers are interested in building and operating a replacement for Evanston's Robert Crown Recreation Center.
Officials consider the 35-year-old ice rink to be under-sized for today's needs and in need of substantial repairs or reconstruction.
Rotary lights up to end polio
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at 8:04 am by Bill SmithFrom an Egyptian pyramid to a high-rise in Evanston, buildings around the world are being lit up this week with signs promoting Rotary International's campaign to end polio.
Rotary, headquartered in Evanston since 1954, is marking its 105th anniversary by stepping up its campaign against the crippling childhood disease in response to a major challenge grant.
Lighthouse Rotary announces grant opportunities
Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 11:43 am by Jan SmithThe Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse is seeking proposals from local organizations for grants to support projects or programs that focus on the effect of the economic crisis in the Evanston community. Programs relevant to homelessness, hunger, jobs, and education will receive priority consideration.
McGaw 'Y' fundraiser breaks record
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at 5:57 pm by Marian KurzThe first event commemorating the 125th anniversary of the McGaw YMCA, the "Back (And) to the Future" gala held in late last month, drew a record 400 attendees and grossed $150,000, the largest amount ever for a 'Y' event.
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