Wellness
Grants offered to help groups grow
Thursday, September 2, 2010, at 9:47 pm by Amy MondayThe Evanston Community Foundation is accepting applications for its root2fruit grants to small non-profit organizations.
The foundation will make up to three new grants of up to $10,000 each for the 2011 calendar year. Each grant award is renewable for two additional years for a maximum award of $30,000.
Hispanic Heritage Month at Evanston Public Library
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 11:17 am by Evanston LibraryNationally, the time from September 15 until October 15 is known as Hispanic Heritage Month. With the help of local community organizations, the Evanston Public Library will be celebrating with a variety of programs.
Kid's Health Series at Evanston Public Library
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 10:57 am by Evanston LibraryThis fall, the Evanston Public Library presents a series of programs related to mental and physical well-being for children and teens. All programs take place in the Main Library Community Meeting Room, 1703 Orrington Avenue in Evanston.
Kids' health series at the Evanston Public Library
Monday, August 30, 2010, at 5:54 pm by Evanston LibraryThis fall, the Evanston Public Library presents a series of programs related to mental and physical well-being for children and teens. All programs take place in the Main Library Community Meeting Room, 1703 Orrington Avenue in Evanston.
Disabilities group to honor head of Evanston service
Monday, August 30, 2010, at 10:37 am by Bill Smith
Jane Doyle, the executive director and co-founder of Center for Independent Futures in Evanston, will be honored at a fundraiser for a non-profit consumer review website that serves the disabled.
Doyle created Center for Independent Futures in 2002 to help address the severe lack of community-based support services for individuals with disabilities. The Center focuses on transitioning young adults with disabilities into community life and serves over 200 individuals with disabilities and their families.
Sewer district may be ordered to clean up channel
Friday, August 20, 2010, at 9:25 am by Bill SmithA state panel may soon order steps to clean up water in the North Shore Channel that flows through Evanston.
Deadline Friday to 'Take Charge of Your Health'
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 4:29 pm by City of EvanstonLarimer Park Clean Up Day
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 4:25 pm by amina_dimarcoFriends and neighbors of Larimer Park (Crain & Oak) come out and help paint monkey bars, trim bushes, and plant a community garden.
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Mosquito spraying in south Evanston Wednesday
Monday, August 16, 2010, at 4:50 pm by City of EvanstonThe North Shore Mosquito Abatement District plans to spray in south Evanston between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 a.m. Thursday, weather permitting.
Women walk 208 million steps for health
Friday, August 13, 2010, at 4:18 pm by City of EvanstonThe Evanston Health Department says the 1,100 participants in its Women Out Walking program racked up about 208 million steps this year.
That's more than double the participation level in the first year of the community health initiative last year.
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