Events & Activities

City of Urbana & City of Champaign Public Input Concerning Vehicle for Hire Changes

Submitted by admin on May 15, 2018 - 11:16am

Date:

May 17, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am

A public input meeting with the Cities of Urbana and Champaign concerning vehicle for hire changes will be held in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City building, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana.

Taxicab owners, drivers and the general public are invited to attend.

Written comments may be submitted to cityclerk@champaignil.gov by Monday, May 21, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Urbana Boots vs Badges Blood Drive

Submitted by BridgetB on May 10, 2018 - 12:10pm

Date:

May 16, 2018 - 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Who will get the most donors?

This is a friendly competition between the Urbana Police Department and the Urbana Fire Department in an effort to get blood donors. These Urbana Departments want to help save lives! Urbana Fire Marshall Phil Edwards and former Urbana Police Officer Preston James have taken on the mission of recruiting donors from their departments. This blood drive is open to the public, and the community is encouraged to come on out the Urbana Civic Center and give blood!

PLEASE HONOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS by giving blood during the Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive.

HOW: To schedule your time to donate blood, please call Community Blood Services of Illinois at 217-367-2202. Scheduling an appointment is recommended. Or click on this link to schedule your appointment time.

20% Off Premium Shredded or Chipped Mulch at LRC

Submitted by admin on May 1, 2018 - 10:32am

Date:

May 31, 2018 - 4:00pm

LRC Mulch Sale Spring Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Regular price $25/cubic yard; SALE $20/cubic yard

Made on-site from local land debris
More economical and ecofriendly than bagged material
Helps retain moisture and provides a cool environment for plants
Increases soil health by improving soil structure and allowing for better irrigation and air movement
Easy to plant through, work into soil and will stay in place even on inclines

Please bring your own vehicle/containers/bags for pick-up at our site.

Delivery also available. http://www.landscaperecyclingcenter.org/files/2016_Delivery_Fees_and_Rules_4-15.pdf

Note: First-time customers are encouraged to visit our site to learn about our products prior to purchase.

BIke to Work Day is May 1

Submitted by BridgetB on April 27, 2018 - 5:38pm

Date:

May 1, 2018 - 7:00am to 10:00am

Bike to Work Day is an annual event that celebrates those who ride a bicycle. Whether you commute to work by bike every single day or just want to give it a try for the first time this year, this event celebrates you! This is the one day each year that our region formally recognizes bicycling as an everyday form of transportation.

On May 1, we challenge you to bike to work or class, and in return, we will provide stations and snacks and encouragement along the way. Registration for Bike to Work Day includes a free t-shirt that you can pick up at any of our stations.

Find a station near your home or workplace on the map on the bottom of the Bike To Work Day webpage. In 2018, there will be 12 stations throughout Urbana-Champaign.

A Gift of Trees for Urbana

Submitted by BridgetB on April 19, 2018 - 6:11pm

Date:

April 27, 2018 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Join us in thanking the Urbana Rotary Club, Dr. Holly Rosencranz and Warren Lavey at the Parkway of 105 Meadow Drive, Urbana.

This is a special ceremony to celebrate a gift of $10,000 and 85 new public parkway trees for the City of Urbana.It's one part of the Urbana Tree Cooperative Program's target of planting 209 new trees to begin replacing the hundreds of trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer over the last three years.

Gather your friends, neighbors or co-workers and come show your pride in Urbana as a charter Tree City USA community. No RSVP needed.

Parking available along Meadow Drive, on Montclair Road and Broadway Avenue near Blair Park.

Backyard Composting Workshop

Submitted by CourtneyR on April 12, 2018 - 3:29pm

Date:

May 5, 2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Join U-Cycle and the Urbana Park District on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a backyard composting workshop at the Anita Purves Nature Center. Fee is $3 for Urbana residents and space is limited! Learn how to create a backyard composting bin, what types of materials can be composted, why composting is important to the environment, and win door prizes! Pre-registration is required - to register please call (217) 367-1544 or register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/urbanaparks/Activity_Search/backyard-composting-workshop/6458

After the workshop head over to the compost bin and rain barrel sale in the parking lot north of the Urbana City Building.

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

Spring Book Sale at The Urbana Free Library

Submitted by BridgetB on April 4, 2018 - 2:03pm

Date:

April 5, 2018 - 5:00pm to April 9, 2018 - 1:00pm

Urbana Free Library

FRIENDS OF THE URBANA FREE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE

Lewis Auditorium Ground Floor

You’re invited to join hundreds of fellow treasure seekers at one of the most anticipated events of the season!

Each year, the Friends of The Urbana Free Library hold massive sales of great used books in spring, summer, and fall. You can also browse a selection of gently used books year-round at The Urbana Free Library Cafe and Friends Book Shop. Proceeds from book sales and the book shop support the purchase of library materials and programs.

Members of the Friends have access to a special preview on Thursday evening (electronic devices for scanning are not permitted on preview night).

Not a member yet? Join online or download the handy membership form, which you can drop in the mail or turn in at any Library service desk. Or you can come to the book sale and join at the door.

Bulk Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale

Submitted by admin on April 3, 2018 - 1:42pm

Date:

May 5, 2018 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

Take advantage of one-day only bulk pricing for rain barrels and compost bins. Urbana and Champaign residents are eligible for a $25 rebate for rain barrels with proof of residency such as a utility bill. Sale is open to all.

Pre-order now at: http://www.upcycle-products.com/Urbana-Champaign.html

10AM - 1PM
Saturday May 5
Parking Lot North of City Building
208 S. Vine St.

RAIN BARRELS
$49 Regular $24 W/ Rebate

Brick Rain Barrel Gray Rain Barrel

COMPOST BINS
$105 for Tumbling Bin
$46 for Stationary Bin

City of Urbana's Urban Forest Reinvigorated by Cooperative Program

Submitted by BridgetB on March 29, 2018 - 3:53pm

Over $10,000 provided to plant 85 trees for spring 2018

Designated as Tree City USA, Urbana’s quest to reinvigorate its “urban forest” is firmly rooted in an effort entitled the “Urbana Cooperative Tree Planting Program,” according to Mike Brunk, the City of Urbana’s arborist. “Urbana has recently gained partners in community greening and tree restoration efforts. Urbana Rotary and residents Dr. Holly Rosencranz, and Warren Lavey have joined efforts to provide the City of Urbana with over $10,000 for 85 new trees to line the lovely streets of Urbana. This will be undertaken through the Urbana Cooperative Tree Planting Program and will be part of 209 new trees targeted for spring 2018 planting,” Brunk said.

Public Input Sought on City Administrator Candidates

Submitted by ElizabethD on March 14, 2018 - 10:01am

Date:

March 20, 2018 - 6:00pm

The City of Urbana is seeking community input during the final phase of hiring a new City Administrator.The four finalists for the position will be in town for interviews with the Mayor, city staff, and city council members on Monday, March 19 and Tuesday, March 20. There will be opportunities for the public to weigh in online and at a public form on Tuesday evening.The schedule for public participation is given below.

Public Survey

Community members are invited to share questions and opinions through a survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UrbanaCityAdmin. Survey responses will be collected anonymously. Responses are requested by Monday, March 19, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Paper copies may be obtained by calling the City’s Human Resources office at (217) 384-2459. The public may submit questions for the Candidate Forum through this survey.

Public Forum

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