Ho-ho-ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus (aka me and my husband) are coming to town! Take Christmas photos with us at the Downtown Evanston tree lighting on Saturday, December 7th, from 4:30 at Fountain Square, photos 5:30-7:00p at The Merion, 1611 Chicago Ave.

More information on our Summit: https://www.josinamorita.org/language-access

As we enter a season of gratitude we are proud to partner with Cook County Health to provide free turkeys to families in need. FREE frozen turkeys will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis on Thursday, November 14th from 6-8 PM at 1507 W. Morse Ave., Chicago, IL.

Join us for FREE Car Light Repairs provided by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and his team on Thursday, November 7th, 9a- 11:30a at Autobarn Service Center, 2201 Autobarn Pl., Evanston, IL. In addition to the repairs, you can also take advantage of Electronic Recycling, Prescription Drug Take-Back, and Document Shredding. Registration ends Monday, November 4th. Register at bit.ly/sherifflightsaver

Join me, State Senator Ram Villivalam, State Rep. Kevin Olickal, Alderman Debra Silverstein and Indo American Center for BeloveD13 Market Tour in celebration of Diwali on Monday, October 28th,5-6:30p at PatelBrothers, 2610 W. Devon Ave! We will have a guided tour by Susan Patel with tastings of masala popcorn, samosas, and many more snacks at Patel Brothers. Register at bit.ly/belovedmarkets

Join us to experience the physical, mental and spiritual wellness of the Forest Preserve. There will be free yoga, forest bathing, holiday photo photographers, and kids activities.

Register: bit.ly/josinaevents

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, enjoy a guided tasting and explore rows of Asian produce, frozen foods, snacks and treats at Skokie International Market, 5314 Lincoln Ave, on our BeloveD13 Market Tour on Wednesday, September 11th, 5-6pm

Register: bit.ly/belovedmarkets

Join Commissioner Morita and Rabbi Shlomo Soroka for a guided tasting and tour of

Kol Tuv Kosher Foods. Register: bit.ly/belovedmarkets

Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita invites business owners to a property tax conversation with the Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi

Register: bit.ly/cctaxforum

We are hosting a free Mother’s Day event at the Botanic Gardens on May 10th at 4p-6pm. There will be free admission, tram tour, and Mother’s Day gift making.

Register at bit.ly/josinaevents

Our second Earth-a-Palooza will be on Sunday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Linne Woods. There will be free kids' activities and a show-and-tell with Brookfield Zoo animals.

Register here!

We are having an additional property tax appeals assistance event with Alderman Debra Silverstein, 50th Ward on April 4th from 10am-2pm at 2949 W. Devon Ave. To make an appointment, please visit bit.ly/RogersTaxAppeal

Rogers Park Township property tax appeals are now open! We are partnering with the offices of State Representative Kelly Cassidy and the Cook County Assessor's Office to provide property tax appeal assistance on April 2nd between 4-7pm at 1507 W. Morse Ave., Chicago IL. Please use the link below to sign up for an appointment.

https://bit.ly/ccao0402

Join me and Lincolnwood Trustee Atour Sargon for the first BeloveD13 Market event on April 1st from 11:30-1pm at Ashtar Market. Our BeloveD13 Market series will highlight a different ethnic market each month with the goal of building connections and community across cultures within the district. Our first market tour will introduce us to Assyrian food and culture.

Register at bit.ly/belovedmarkets

Visit our office for some coffee, hot chocolate, pastries, and free photos with Santa

Register: bit.ly/josinawalks

We are giving away free turkeys tomorrow between 10am-1pm at the Warren Park. It is first come first come, first served basis.

Turkey giveaway! It is first come, first served until we run out!

Join Com. Josina Morita for our Nurtured by Nature event on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! This event will focus on the importance of mental, physical, and emotional wellness while highlighting the benefits of our natural resources in the Cook County Forest Preservers. Programming includes yoga, meditation, tai chi, art therapy, and more! Register Here!

Join Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita and the Chicago Audubon Society for a guided birding walk at Linne Woods. Register at bit.ly/josinawalks.

Meet one-on-one with a representative from the Assessor's Office to learn about the appeal process in Evanston Township.

• Understand your assessment notice

• How to determine if an appeal should be filed

• Learn how to file for an appeal

Levy Senior Center, Locust Room
300 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202

Book an appointment at bit.ly/ccao0630

Free parking, admission, guided tour and picnic with RSVP at bit.ly/josinawalks

Join us for Earth Day cleanups and events across the district.