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Boneyard Creek Community Day

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on December 20, 2010 - 10:48am
Date: 
April 16, 2011 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Boneyard Creek Community DayJoin us to protect our local creeks and lakes to ensure a healthier community. Volunteers pick-up litter, remove non-native plants and install stormdrain medallions.


Schedule:



  • 9:00 a.m.: Check in begins at Scott Park or satellite sites.

  • 9:00 a.m. to Noon: Work time! Activities are all around the community to help out Boneyard Creek, Saline Branch, Kaufman Lake, and Heritage Lake.

  • Noon: Lunch at Scott Park!

For more information, please check out the Boneyard Creek Community Day website.


 

Application Workshop for Urbana CDBG & HOME Consortium Funds FY 11-12

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on December 6, 2010 - 11:27am
Date: 
December 6, 2010 - 5:30pm

This workshop will be held in the Executive Conference Room, City of Urbana, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana.  This workshop is mandatory for agencies requesting Urbana CDBG and HOME Consortium funds for use between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.  The City of Urbana is accepting applications for:


Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities & Improvements (bricks & mortar projects)


Urbana's allocation of HOME funding


Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) allocations of HOME funding


Applications may be picked up at the Urbana City Building, Community Development Services Department, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, or can be downloaded from the City's website.


Completed applications are due before 4 PM Friday, January 7, 2011.


For additional information, contact John Schneider, Manager, Grants Management Division at (217) 384-2447 or by email at jaschneider@urbanaillinois.us

SPECIAL WORK SESSION of the Sustainability Advisory Commission

Submitted by KateB on December 3, 2010 - 8:43am
Date: 
December 14, 2010 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

A special work session of the Sustainability Advisory Commission will be held on Dec. 14, 2010 to undertake climate action planning.  The meeting will be held at Urbana Public Works, 706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana, IL 61802 starting at 9am.  A meeting notice, including agenda items, will be generated prior to that meeting.  The minutes from the Nov. 2, 2010 meeting are pending approval. 

Help “Hoopin’ for Hope” at the UHS Boys Basketball Game

Submitted by KellyC on December 2, 2010 - 1:01pm
Date: 
December 7, 2010 - 7:30pm

This year the Paw Pack/ The U Crew is trying to not only promote positive school spirit but also community service through a ‘Hoopin’ for Hope’ fundraiser at the December 7th boys basketball game vs. Central High School. The plan is to raise as much money as possible for breast cancer research and awareness. Students are participating by holding a variety of activities to try and raise money.

National Parent Involvement Week

Submitted by KellyC on November 10, 2010 - 4:06pm
Date: 
November 15, 2010 - 12:00am to November 19, 2010 - 11:59pm

Urbana School District #116 encourages parents, teachers and staff to participate in National Parent Involvement Week, November 15-19. Schools understand that parents are busy people, but during Parent Involvement Week the district will be highlighting the many different ways parents can get involved in their child’s education.


No matter how little or how much time we have, there are many ways to positively impact a child’s education at school and at home. Volunteering and attending school functions are important and valuable ways to get involved, but playing a role in students’ success begins at home. Urbana School District encourages parents to ask your child about school, review homework and make time for meaningful dinner conversations, trips, games, reading time, and daily routines. Teachers, staff and administrators will help in this process by maintaining good communication with parents and creating a warm, welcoming place for parents, families and community members.