Events & Activities

Yankee Ridge Enrichment Dancers to Perform at Krannert

Date: 
October 24, 2010 - 3:00pm

The Yankee Ridge Enrichment Dancers will be performing with the University of Illinois Faculty Brass Quintet this weekend.  The performance is Sunday, October 24th at 3:00pm in the Krannert Center for Performing Arts Great Hall.  They will be performing Peter and the Wolf.

For directions and more information about the Krannert Center for Performing Arts, visit

Housing Task Force Open House

Date: 
November 17, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Regional Housing Task Force would like to share its findings of the Comprehensive Housing Study with you.  Please join us at one of our Study Sessions or an Open House.  The community is encouraged to participate in these opportunities.

City of Urbana Open House:  Wednesday, November 17, 10 am - 12:00 noon, Urbana City Council Chambers, 400 S.

UI Physics Van to Visit Thomas Paine Elementary

Date: 
October 22, 2010

The University of Illinois Physics Van, a traveling science show for students, will be visiting Thomas Paine Elementary Friday, October 22. Students in grades K-5 will view a variety of physics demonstrations performed by students from the University of Illinois Physics department.

This week on UPTV, C-U Mommy Connection takes you on a fun fall family adventure!

Date: 
October 10, 2010 - 8:30pm

Join host and producer Marie Polk as she explores The Great Pumpkin Patch outside Arthur, Illinois, this Sunday October 10th at 8:30pm (repeated Tue 10/12 at 11:30pm)--ONLY on Urbana Public Television!

Countywide Residential Electronics Collection

Date: 
November 6, 2010 - 8:00am - 12:00pm

A fourth Countywide residential electronics collection event will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 8 AM - Noon at The News-Gazette Distribution Center located at 3202 N Apollo Drive, Champaign.  The event will be held rain or shine.  Accepted items include: Televisions, Monitors, Computers, Mobile Phones, etc.  Please see attached flyer for more acceptable items and direction

C-U Sharing the Road Bike Education Video Premiere

Date: 
October 5, 2010 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

The cities of Urbana and Champaign have been working the past several months to produce a video to introduce the public to the bicycle infrastructure that is being installed around both cities and to teach motorists an

International Walk to School Day

Date: 
October 6, 2010 - 7:00am - 5:00pm

All Urbana elementary schools are participating in Walk to School Day on October 6, 2010. Students, parents, and staff will be walking as a group to promote safe and improved streets, healthier habits, and cleaner air.

Regional Housing Study

Date: 
September 25, 2010 - 12:00am - October 4, 2010 - 12:00am

Come be part of a housing discussion!  We would like to know your thoughts and experiences on housing in our community.  We are looking for people to join us for a discussion on this topic at one of the following locations and times.

  • September 25, 10:00 am Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Champaign
  • September 27, 7:00 pm Mahomet Village Hall, 503 E.

Stay Notified of New Job Postings

Date: 
September 30, 2010 - 12:00am - October 1, 2010 - 12:00am

To be notified of the next opportunity to apply with the Urbana Police Department, please contact Elizabeth Borman at: eeborman@urbanaillinois.us to be put on the electronic mailing list.

Olympian Drive Extension Open House

Date: 
October 6, 2010 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Olympian Drive SignStop by the Urbana Civic Center any time between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.