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Teens ONLY FRESH Hangout

Submitted by BridgetB on January 17, 2023 - 4:40pm
Date: 
January 20, 2023 - 3:30pm

Urbana Park District is hosting FRESH hangout zones for teens (ages 13-18) throughout January - April! Whether you enjoy drawing, gaming, crafting, socializing, all are welcome to join!

Free Wi-Fi is available. Park District staff will provide exciting and varied activities such as Nintendo Switch gaming, take-home arts and crafts, Chromebooks, basketball, board games, PS5, PlayStation VR and more!

We will also have a fire pit on the deck at Phillips Recreation Center, as long as weather permits, to enjoy snacks that you can make over the fire! All supplies will be provided; but feel free to bring friends who are teens, and any games or activities that you would like to share! Registration is not required. For any questions please call the Anita Purves Nature Center at 217-384-4062.

DIY Yarn Crafts

Submitted by BridgetB on January 17, 2023 - 4:37pm
Date: 
January 21, 2023 - 2:00pm

Make a butterfly, star shape, and basket at this engaging yarn craft program!

Come to the Library to make a butterfly, mini decoration, and basket with yarn. No previous experience with yarn or crafts needed!

With guidance from librarians, participants will use paper, beads, pipe cleaners, and (of course!) yarn, to make fun crafts.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration

Submitted by BridgetB on January 9, 2023 - 12:35pm
Date: 
January 15, 2023 - 4:00pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration

January 15, 2023 - 5 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana 61801. Doors open at 4 p.m., Community Choir will be featured, and the featured keynote speaker  will be Reverend Joel King.  

 

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Firehouse Feedback Survey

Submitted by BridgetB on January 5, 2023 - 2:49pm
Date: 
January 23, 2023 - 5:30pm

The City of Urbana hosted a community engagement event to garner public feedback regarding the upcoming design/construction of New Fire Stations #2 and #3, located on South Philo Road and North Lincoln Avenue respectively.  Presentation materials are available here for reference here including:

•Project background information, 

•City Council’s draft station programming and budget, 

•Conceptual Site Plans (Existing and Proposed Alternatives)

•Architectural Concepts 

Go here. 

If you have any specific questions you would like to discuss please feel free to contact one of the following City representatives:

1. Tim Cowan - Director of Public Works: tacowan@urbanaillinois.us

2. Chief Dade - Fire Chief: kddade@urbanaillinois.us

 

No Change to U-Cycle Route Schedules this Holiday Season

Submitted by CourtneyR on December 21, 2022 - 1:59pm
Date: 
December 26, 2022 - 7:00am to January 6, 2023 - 5:00pm
*U-Cycle Holiday Schedule*
 
There will be NO CHANGE to the U-Cycle route schedules during the weeks of December 26 and January 2. The routes will be running the normal schedule.
 
Please set recycling out on your regular U-Cycle collection day.
 
Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302
 

Happy New Year!

Submitted by BridgetB on December 19, 2022 - 7:48pm
Date: 
January 2, 2023 - 12:01am to 11:59pm
May this be the best year yet! Happy New Year from the City of Urbana!
Please note that our business offices will be closed on January 2, 2023.
 

FREE! Toddler Play Art Group Winter 2023

Submitted by BridgetB on December 6, 2022 - 4:01pm
Date: 
January 5, 2023 - 9:00am

Thursday, January 05, 2023

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Phillips Recreation Center

505 W. Stoughton

Urbana, IL 61801

 

Ages 1 - 3 accompanied by an adult.

Come to Phillips Recreation Center and give your toddler a messy, sensory, artful experience. Build community and make friends in the new toddler playgroup.

Best part? We provide the supplies and clean up the mess! 

While free, please call Phillips Recreation Center at (217) 367-1544 to sign you and your toddler up!

Take a FREE Fitness Class This Week!

Submitted by BridgetB on December 6, 2022 - 3:59pm
Date: 
January 3, 2023 - 12:01am

Take a fitness class for free this week!

Try out any fitness classes at the Phillips Recreation Center and the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park absolutely free for this week.

It’s one way that we can say “Thanks!” to our continuing participants and “Welcome” to our new participants.

So come on by, try out a class, and let us know what you think.

Please note: Tai Chi, Aikido, and CUSR Superhero Skills are not included.

Winter Solstice Celebration

Submitted by BridgetB on December 6, 2022 - 3:57pm
Date: 
December 17, 2022 - 4:00pm
All ages! Under 15 with adult.

Enjoy a festive evening of stories and adventure during this twilight event in anticipation of the shortest day of the year.

We will space out around the fire for snacks and storytelling, make wildlife treats to decorate a native tree, and set our intentions for the coming year. Guided hikes through Busey Woods will depart every hour, and we will finish with a candlelit winter spiral walk.

Pre-registration is required for this event as space will be limited. Call 217-384-4062 to sign-up.