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2017 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on December 5, 2016 - 9:54am
Date: 
March 3, 2017 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Event Flyer modified for webPlease join Urbana’s Market at the Square and The Land Connection for the Third Annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair on Friday, March 3rd from 4-7 p.m. at the Urbana Civic Center, located at 108 East Water Street in Urbana. 

At the Third Annual CSA Fair, customers will have the opportunity to meet local farmers and businesses that offer CSA programs and buying clubs, learn about their farms or businesses, and select a share or club that best meets their needs!  There will also be educational information about local food, free samples and recipes, free activities for children, music, and more. 

Get the scoop by clicking here.

 

UPTV Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party

Submitted by JasonL on November 30, 2016 - 11:22am
Date: 
December 10, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

UPTV community producers and members of the public are invited to attend this annual membership meeting and holiday party. We will discuss UPTV's accomplishments over the past year and look forward to what's next for UPTV. It's also a great chance to get to chat with the people you see on UPTV every week. Light refreshments will be served.

Click here for the Facebook event page to share.

 

 

December First Fridays

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on November 18, 2016 - 10:36am
Date: 
December 2, 2016 - 4:30pm to 11:59pm

December First Fridays Poster

Join Imbibe Urbana and the City of Urbana for the December First Fridays event.

What you’ll find: fantastic cuisine and culture in downtown Urbana.
Who you’ll meet: the most energetic, adventure seekers in town.
Where you’ll play: in downtown Urbana and its businesses.
When it will happen: Friday, December 2nd from 4:30 p.m. to midnight.

Grab a map at participating downtown Urbana businesses or by visiting the First Fridays Facebook page.

For more information click here.

Maximize Your Credit Score Open House

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on October 28, 2016 - 2:13pm
Date: 
November 3, 2016 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

The Community Reinvestment Group is proud to present the Maximize your Credit Score Open House! The event will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County (119 E. University Ave., Champaign, IL). This event is free and open for anyone to attend. Meet with specialists one-on-one to learn specific techniques to improve your credit score. Credit reports can be obtained during the event. Call Maurice Bouslog at 217-351-7100 if you have additional questions.

Urbana First Fridays

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on October 21, 2016 - 3:31pm
Date: 
November 4, 2016 - 4:00pm

Imbibe Urbana presents Urbana First Fridays!

Bring your friends and family to Urbana First Fridays, with the next event scheduled for Friday, November 4th from 4-11 p.m. Over 30 events and happenings to take place during the afternoon and evening in downtown Urbana.

To learn more visit Imbibe Urbana's website or their Facebook page.

America Recycles Day 2016

Submitted by CourtneyR on October 19, 2016 - 8:52am
Date: 
November 19, 2016 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

Join U-Cycle and the Urbana Park District as we celebrate America Recycles Day! 

This year's theme is "It's Electric!"  We will focus on the importance of electronics recycling, including resources on where to bring electronic devices to recycle in the community, and how to trouble-shoot issues with your electronic device courtesy of The Illini Gadget Garage, an organization run by students at the University of Illinois.

Curtis Road Corridor Study Public Meeting

Submitted by TeriA on October 4, 2016 - 9:50am
Date: 
October 13, 2016 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Curtis RoadJoin us for an overview of the Curtis Road Corridor Study and provide input:

  • How do you use Curtis Road?
  • What are its current strengths and weaknesses?

The Curtis Road Corridor Study inlcudes 4.6 miles of Curtis Road from Neil Street/US 45 to High Cross Road/IL 130.  The goal of this study is to identify infrastructure that facilitates mobility within and between the surrounding jurisdictions as well as supports and protects the disparate surrounding land uses, including the University of Illinois agricultural research and educational fields known as the South Farms.

WHERE:  Church of Christ, 2601 Philo Road, Urbana (NW corner of Philo and Windsor) 

UHS Sundae 5K and Junior Sundae 1K

Submitted by admin on September 27, 2016 - 1:32pm
Date: 
October 2, 2016 - 8:00am

Urbana High School will host their 4th annual UHS Sundae 5K Run and Walk and Junior Sundae 1K on Sunday, October 2. The race will begin at 8 am, with a 7 to 7:45am race day check-in.

The race will begin at Broadway and Washington in the UHS parking lot and traverse through the state-street area of West Urbana. Street Closing Information

There will also be a Sundae Junior 1K run that day. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the UHS athletic department.

Snacks and treats will be available for all participants and there will be raffle giveaways at the finish of the race in the McKinley Athletic Complex. The top three male and female finishers in the 5K Run and Walk will receive gift certificates from Body ‘n’ Sole. All participants in the Junior 1K will receive a ribbon. You must be 10 years of age and younger to participate in the Junior 1K.

Volunteer opportunities exist to help out with the race. More information or to register for the event, please contact the Athletic Department at Urbana High School, 217-384-3505 or visit one of the following:

UBA Business and Breakfast

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on September 23, 2016 - 12:44pm
Date: 
September 27, 2016 - 7:00am to 10:00am

The Urbana Free Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month! Members of the Urbana Business Association and the community are invited to join the UBA and The UFL for this special event at Cherry Alley.

Find out how Libraries are helping to transform lives and what helpful resources and opportunities may be available to local business owners and their customers.