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UI Physics Van to Visit Thomas Paine Elementary

Submitted by KellyC on October 19, 2010 - 1:06pm
Date: 
October 22, 2010 - 12:00am

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. They will also have a chance to ask questions about the performance.


For demonstration times and directions, please contact the Thomas Paine Elementary School office at 384-3602. To view more information about the Physics Van, including information about past shows, visit http://van.physics.illinois.edu/ .


Contact: Sandra Cooper
Thomas Paine Elementary School
1801 James Cherry Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
217-384-3602
scooper@usd116.org


Information provided by the Urbana School District

C-U Sharing the Road Bike Education Video Premiere

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on September 29, 2010 - 11:08am
Date: 
October 5, 2010 - 5:00pm to 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 and bicyclists how to interact with each other on the road. 


This video was shot, edited and produced locally by Urbana Public Television, led by Jason Liggett.


The premiere of this video, entitled C-U Sharing the Road, will be held on Tuesday October 5th at the Art Theater in Downtown Champaign.  The doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the video will be shown at 5:30 p.m.  Admission is free.


 

Regional Housing Study

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on September 22, 2010 - 12:31pm
Date: 
September 25, 2010 - 12:00am to 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. Main St., Mahomet

  • September 28, 1:00 pm Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., Champaign

  • September 29, 4:30 pm RPC, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana

  • September 30, 9:30 am RPC, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana*

  • October 4, 7:00 pm Village of Rantoul Board Room, 333 S. Tanner St., Rantoul

*Spanish translation available.


Please call Dana at (217) 403-7081 or TDD (217) 403-8736 to register and to discuss any special accomodations that you may require.


Sponsored by the Village of Rantoul, the City of Urbana, the City of Champaign, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, and the Housing Authority of Champaign County.

Olympian Drive Extension Open House

Submitted by admin on September 14, 2010 - 9:34am
Date: 
October 6, 2010 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Olympian Drive SignStop by the Urbana Civic Center any time between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2010.



  • Learn what the project is about

  • Meet Steering Committee and Project Team

  • Review and provide feedback on identified project issues and concerns

  • Give input on design enhancements

Visit: www.OlympianDriveProject.com


Email: info@olympiandriveproject.com


Call: 217-384-2377

Boneyard Creek Improvements Public Meeting

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on September 1, 2010 - 11:35am
Date: 
October 12, 2010 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm


Boneyard Creek Improvements - Concept Design -Griggs Street to Broadway Avenue 


 


Meeting will be held at the Urbana Civic Center located at 108 East Water Street


 


Join the City's Public Works staff and the design consultant team to review a concept plan for the Boneyard Creek in downtown Urbana.  Illustrations of the proposed improvements will be available for viewing, including proposed changes to the following key features of the Boneyard Creek:


·         Removal of steel channel walls and replacement with a vegetated open channel

"Ride For Their Lives" Campaign Making Stop in Urbana

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on August 25, 2010 - 11:43am
Date: 
August 26, 2010 - 4:00pm

On Thursday, August 26, 2010, Ed Smart and Ahmad Rivazfar, both parents of child abduction and abuse victims, will travel to Central Illinois by bicycle as part of an awareness and fundraising campaign, Ride For Their Lives, for the Surviving Parents Coalition (SPC) child advocacy initiatives. Rivazfar and Smart will stop at the Lake House at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana at 4 PM to meet guests and share information on how to protect children. From the C-U area, Smart and Rivazfar will ride to Kankakee, IL.


Riders wanting to join Smart and Rivazfar as they come into the C-U area from indianapolis may do so. There will be a meet-up point 60 miles outside the area. Riders may also do the last 10-15 miles with the group - the route is viewable on the ride website.


For more information, contact Mika Moulton at lawchanger@aol.com.