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  • NU Football Game Oct 28 (Kuumba Evanston featured as Community Group of the Game)
    NU Football Game Oct 28 (Kuumba Evanston featured as Community Group of the Game)
    Sat, Oct 28
    NU Ryan Field
    Oct 28, 2023, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    NU Ryan Field, 1501 Central St, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
    Oct 28, 2023, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    NU Ryan Field, 1501 Central St, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
    This event will be limited to 25 guests total. It will include a food voucher (hot dog, chips, drink). DO NOT RSVP for this if you are unsure about going. NU requests that we arrive between 9am-10am. The game starts at 11am.
  • Future Wildkit Academy  (1)
    Future Wildkit Academy  (1)
    Sat, Oct 21
    Evanston
    Oct 21, 2023, 8:15 AM – Oct 22, 2023, 8:15 AM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Oct 21, 2023, 8:15 AM – Oct 22, 2023, 8:15 AM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Join us for academic tutoring, reading and math interventions, mentoring, a hot breakfast, financial literacy, and community building among other Kuumba participants.
  • Future Wildkit Academy
    Future Wildkit Academy
    Sat, Oct 07
    Evanston
    Oct 07, 2023, 8:15 AM – 11:30 AM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Oct 07, 2023, 8:15 AM – 11:30 AM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Join us for academic tutoring, reading and math interventions, mentoring, a hot breakfast, financial literacy, and community building among other Kuumba participants.
  • Future Wildkit Academy
    Future Wildkit Academy
    Sat, Sep 30
    Evanston
    Sep 30, 2023, 8:15 AM – 11:30 AM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Sep 30, 2023, 8:15 AM – 11:30 AM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Join us for academic tutoring, reading and math interventions, mentoring, a hot breakfast, financial literacy, and community building among other Kuumba participants.
  • Kits, Cats and Kids Block Party
    Kits, Cats and Kids Block Party
    Thu, Sep 07
    Lazier Field
    Sep 07, 2023, 4:30 PM – Sep 08, 2023, 6:30 PM
    Lazier Field, 2285 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Sep 07, 2023, 4:30 PM – Sep 08, 2023, 6:30 PM
    Lazier Field, 2285 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Enjoy games, arts and crafts, family-friendly activities, music, the ETHS and NU marching bands, a rousing pep rally, and plenty of great dining options. Come hungry to dine at a variety of food trucks serving savory and sweet fare at the event.
  • First Friday's Meet and Connect
    First Friday's Meet and Connect
    Fri, Aug 04
    Mason Park
    Aug 04, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mason Park, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Aug 04, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mason Park, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Join us this Friday 8/4 at Mason Park from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for First Fridays. We would love to reconnect with all of our summer campers and get insight from you about Fall/Winter Programs. The event will include food, games, ice cream, etc.
  • 4th of July Parade
    4th of July Parade
    Tue, Jul 04
    Evanston
    Jul 04, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Evanston, Central St, Evanston, IL, USA
    Jul 04, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Evanston, Central St, Evanston, IL, USA
    Join us on the 4th
  • Ryan Bost Basketball Classic
    Ryan Bost Basketball Classic
    Sat, Jul 01
    ETHS Beardsley Gym
    Jul 01, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    ETHS Beardsley Gym, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Jul 01, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    ETHS Beardsley Gym, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    ALL PROCEEDS raised from this event will support Kuumba Evanston and the Warren Cherry Scholarship Foundation
  • Evanston Juneteenth Parade - Saturday June 17th
    Evanston Juneteenth Parade - Saturday June 17th
    Sat, Jun 17
    Evanston
    Jun 17, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Evanston, 1801 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
    Jun 17, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Evanston, 1801 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
    Walk with us during the parade on Saturday morning to kickoff the Juneteenth holiday
  • YTC Computer Giveaway
    YTC Computer Giveaway
    Sun, Jun 11
    Evanston
    Jun 11, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Jun 11, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    We are proud to announce that due to our partnership with YTC, they will provide our families in need with a free refurbished computer. YTC members will walk you through how to set up your computer, connect to the internet and answer any other questions that you have.
  • YTC Computer Giveaway
    YTC Computer Giveaway
    Sun, Jun 11
    Evanston
    Jun 11, 2023, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Jun 11, 2023, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    We are proud to announce that due to our partnership with YTC, they will provide our families in need with a free refurbished computer. YTC members will walk you through how to set up your computer, connect to the internet and answer any other questions that you have.
  • YTC Computer Giveaway
    YTC Computer Giveaway
    Sun, Jun 11
    Evanston
    Jun 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Jun 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Evanston, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    We are proud to announce that due to our partnership with YTC, they will provide our families in need with a free refurbished computer. YTC members will walk you through how to set up your computer, connect to the internet and answer any other questions that you have.
  • Weekly Tutoring: Winter Session Begins  (1)
    Weekly Tutoring: Winter Session Begins  (1)
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 31
    Robert Crown Community Center
    May 31, 2023, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
    May 31, 2023, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
  • Weekly Art Exploration w/ Jevoid Simmons
    Weekly Art Exploration w/ Jevoid Simmons
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 29
    Robert Crown Community Center
    May 29, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
    May 29, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
  • Kuumba Evanston Spring Family Gathering
    Kuumba Evanston Spring Family Gathering
    Sun, Apr 16
    ETHS (West Cafeteria & Fieldhouse)
    Apr 16, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    ETHS (West Cafeteria & Fieldhouse), 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Apr 16, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    ETHS (West Cafeteria & Fieldhouse), 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    Please join us April 16th to celebrate our students and meet some of our community partners. We'll provide pizza & other meal options. Bring any desserts or beverages you'd like to share. We'll share all the exciting things we have planned for this spring/summer and the Winter Leaderboard results.
  • Baseball Clinic with ETHS Head Baseball Coach Frank Consiglia
    Baseball Clinic with ETHS Head Baseball Coach Frank Consiglia
    Mon, Feb 20
    ETHS Fieldhouse
    Feb 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    ETHS Fieldhouse, Evanston Township High School District 202, IL, USA
    Feb 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    ETHS Fieldhouse, Evanston Township High School District 202, IL, USA
    Free baseball clinic for Camp Kuumba participants on Monday, February 20th. Coach Frank Consiglia and ETHS players will be leading instruction and fun drills.
  • Field Trip: Chicago Auto Show
    Field Trip: Chicago Auto Show
    Mon, Feb 20
    Chicago Auto Show
    Feb 20, 2023, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Chicago Auto Show, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
    Feb 20, 2023, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Chicago Auto Show, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
    Awesome Opportunity to see the latest and greatest in automotive technology.
  • Wrestling Clinic With Dillin Randolph
    Wrestling Clinic With Dillin Randolph
    Mon, Jan 16
    ETHS Wrestling Room
    Jan 16, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    ETHS Wrestling Room, Evanston Township High School District 202, IL, USA
    Jan 16, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    ETHS Wrestling Room, Evanston Township High School District 202, IL, USA
    Free wrestling clinic with Dillin Randolp who is an ETHS wrestling coach AND our Camp Kuumba Reading Specialist for 3rd-5th grades
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