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Spring Leaf Collection - One Week Only

Submitted by CourtneyR on March 4, 2021 - 3:50pm
Date: 
April 19, 2021 - 6:00am to April 23, 2021 - 5:00pm

Spring Leaf Collection will occur ONE WEEK ONLY: April 19-23, 2021, on your U-Cycle Collection Day

 

Requirements:

  • Only Leaves & Non-Woody Plant Material Accepted
  • Branches, Brush or Other Materials are NOT Accepted
  • Leaves must be placed in paper lawn & garden bags for collection
  • Bags must be set directly at the street curb for collection (or in the City right-of-way) - Bags will not be collected if they are not at the curb
  • Please ensure bagged leaves are not blocked, taped, or tarped!  
  • Bags that are torn or damaged will not be collected

 

Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302

 

 

March is Women's History Month

Submitted by BridgetB on March 2, 2021 - 4:29pm
Date: 
March 1, 2021 - 12:01am to March 31, 2021 - 11:59pm

Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month

More than 100 years after the milestone passage of the 19th Amendment legally protecting women's right to vote, women continue to be trailblazers, pioneers, innovators, and leaders in their fields. Explore women's history in national parks and places in communities across the country and learn how women are leaders in stewardship and conservation of America's natural and cultural treasures today. Here in the City of Urbana, we will explore women who have made an impact either locally, nationally, or in the world. 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Registration Begins March 8

Submitted by CourtneyR on February 25, 2021 - 11:43am
Date: 
March 8, 2021 - 8:00am to March 12, 2021 - 5:00pm

On Saturday, April 10, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. the Illinois EPA will be hosting a household hazardous waste collection event in Champaign. Registration is required to attend.

Register here to attend the event.

Items accepted include pesticides, cleaning chemicals, non-latex based paint, paint thinner, antifreeze, motor oil, aerosols, and more!

 

Poet Laureate Listening Session

Submitted by BridgetB on February 19, 2021 - 9:11am
Date: 
February 24, 2021 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Join Urbana Poet Laureate, Ashanti Files, for an opportunity to share YOUR thoughts and ideas for Urbana's local poetry and spoken word scene! Come share your ideas for how poetry can shape our community, offering creativity and connection. All are welcome; all ages! New and established poets and community members who appreciate poetry. Join us!

Young Artist's Studio | Create Chinese Paper

Submitted by BridgetB on January 18, 2021 - 4:34pm
Date: 
February 21, 2021 - 3:00pm
Join us for the next installment of VIRTUAL Young Artist's Studio!
Come learn about the craft of making Chinese Paper Fans! Join us for the next installment of our Young Artist’s Studio with University of Illinois student Natalie Wess, who will introduce our young participants to handmade red fans inspired by the story of the Chinese Lunar New Year. By the end, participants will have a beautifully decorated fan to keep!

Young Artist's Studio | Kids Learn to DJ!

Submitted by BridgetB on January 18, 2021 - 4:32pm
Date: 
January 24, 2021 - 3:00pm
Come learn to DJ! Join us for the next VIRTUAL installment of our Young Artist’s Studio with local artist Ja'Naea Modest AKA DJ Silkee, who will introduce our young participants to the world of DJing! We'll explore how to create beats, record, and spin! Each young participant will have a chance to test their DJ skills!

Mural Arts Grant Application Workshop

Submitted by BridgetB on January 18, 2021 - 4:31pm
Date: 
January 19, 2021 - 5:00pm

If you are an Urbana Arts Grant applicant proposing a mural, this workshop is for you! Join the Urbana Arts and Culture Coordinator for a workshop outlining specific guidance and considerations for Arts Grant applicants proposing murals. This workshop will include grant application best practices and distinct best practices for mural proposals. This workshop is likely relevant for installation works and other public art proposals. Free and open to the public; all are welcome!