HOT TOPICS

Request a Recycling Cart
Urbana in Focus - Website Photo Program
Watch City Meetings
Community Attractions
Sustainability City-Wide

Events & Activities

Storm Water Advisory Committee Meeting

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on November 3, 2010 - 2:30pm
Date: 
December 1, 2010 - 11:30am to 1:00pm

4th of the Storm Water Advisory Committee (SWAC) to be held at Busey Bank's Board Room at 201 West Main Street.


The SWAC will provide input on various program priorities and on issues such as selection of a rate base. This group will meet and will discuss specific issues, in many cases talking through a policy issue and making a recommendation as to a preferred approach on the issue. Policy issue papers will record these recommendations to the City.

Recycling Toolkit Seminar: A Toolkit for Reducing Waste in the Workplace

Submitted by CourtneyR on November 2, 2010 - 10:26am
Date: 
December 7, 2010 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Want to reduce waste at the workplace?  Attend a FREE half-day seminar on ways to reduce waste and recycle more.


The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) invite you to attend a free training workshop introducing the new statewide Online Workplace Recycling Toolkit, developed by Shaw Environmental, Inc.


The toolkit can be viewed online.


When: Tuesday, December 7, 2010


Where: Illinois Green Business Association
301 N. Neil St., 4th Floor, Room 460 (M2 Building), Champaign, Illinois 61820


Registration: http://www.illinoisrecycles.org/or contact Mike Mitchell at executivedirector@illinoisrecycles.org or 708-358-0050.


 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM Toolkit Presentation


4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Presentation by Local Programs and Service Providers

Prairie and King Elementary Schools will Host The OrganWise Guys Assembly

Submitted by KellyC on November 1, 2010 - 9:46am
Date: 
November 9, 2010 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

The Urbana School District #116 welcomes Dr. Michelle Lombardo, creator of The OrganWise Guys, to King and Prairie Elementary Schools on November 9, 2010. Dr Lombardo will lead an assembly at Prairie Elementary School at 9am and King Elementary School at 1pm.


OrganWise Guys, is an evidence-based elementary school curriculum built around a group of engaging characters that personify the major organs of the body and are used to teach children and adults about the importance of eating well and being physically active. Thanks goes to the funding support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and the implementation expertise of the University of Illinois Extension.


For more information, visit www.organwiseguys.com.


Contact: Linda Gibbens
217-384-3680
lgibbens@usd116.org


Information provided by the Urbana School District

Become a Member of Urbana's Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on October 25, 2010 - 11:47am
Date: 
November 30, 2010 - 12:00pm

The City of Urbana is seeking applicants with an interest and expertise in bicycling and walking issues to serve a 3 year term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC).


BPAC meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 400 S. Vine Street.


Interested citizens should contact the Mayor's office for information at (217) 384-2456, or send in an application by November 30, 2010.


Celebrate America Recycles Day!

Submitted by CourtneyR on October 25, 2010 - 9:46am
Date: 
November 13, 2010 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Celebrate America Recycles Day at Anita Purves Nature Center!


Ages: All Ages
When: Saturday, November 13 (10 AM - 2 PM) 
Where: Anita Purves Nature Center (1505 N Broadway Ave, Urbana)
Cost: Free


Activities: Learn about the world of recycling, including safe disposal methods and alternatives to trash. Discover ways to reduce waste, save money and create art from trash. Take a recycling pledge, play recycling games, and enter to win prizes from Urbana's U-Cycle Program! 


You may bring the following items to recycle at the event:



  1. Alkaline (single-use batteries) and rechargeable batteries (No batteries over 2 lbs or car/truck batteries) -- Please tape the terminals of all batteries

  2. Ink jet cartridges

  3. Cell phones

  4. Six-pack ring holders

  5. Plastic bags

  6. Juice pouches (i.e. Capri Sun)

For more information contact U-CYCLE at (217) 384-2302

Yankee Ridge Enrichment Dancers to Perform at Krannert

Submitted by KellyC on October 20, 2010 - 12:55pm
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 krannertcenter.com


For information about the Urbana Elementary Fine Arts program, including upcoming events, please visit www.usd116.org/finearts/index.html


Contact: Betty Allen
Coordinator, Elementary Fine Arts
ballen@usd116.org


Information provided by the Urbana School District

Housing Task Force Open House

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on October 19, 2010 - 1:55pm
Date: 
November 17, 2010 - 10:00am to 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. Vine Street, Urbana


Please see the attached flyer for additional study sessions and open houses in the area.