The University YMCA, along with dozens of community partners, kicks off its annual Welcome Week celebrations this Saturday. Yes, many of the events will be virtual this year, but there are still a ton of …
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Why haven’t I purchased a bottle of salad dressing from Farren’s yet?
I was perusing the online ordering menu for Farren’s, and noticed that they sell their salad dressings by the bottle. I think I already knew this on some level, but by the end of my …
Urbana Park District has a photo contest happening now
If you are getting out and about to Urbana Parks, be sure to take some photos of your experience and share them. You could win a prize! All you need to do is take a …
School of Social Work is hosting a webinar discussion with artist Keenan Dailey
Master of Fine Arts student Keenan Dailey is the first featured artist in School of Social Work’s new Elevating Voices: Visualizing Social Justice Through Art series. His mural is currently on display in the entryway of …
The County Clerk’s office is adding more ballot drop boxes, and will be hosting drop-off events
Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons utilizing funds from the CARES Act to add more secure drop boxes throughout Champaign and Urbana. There will also be ballot drop off events every Saturday in October in surrounding …
The Great Pumpkin Patch will have a different kind of season this year
The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur will be opening for the season, with temporary changes due to COVID-19. They will not have the usual activities such as mazes, wagon rides, indoor retail spaces or concessions, animals …
Look at this corn maze at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch is now open for the season, and that includes their famous corn maze. The theme for this year’s maze is “Under the Sea”, at it is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to …
The Family Room is hosting a backpack and school supply drive
The Family Room, an organization that “provides comfort and joy to children in transitional or temporary home situations by providing care packs, clean clothing, and other necessities,” will be stationed in the parking lot of …
Stratton Academy is hosting a Virtual Live Artist event
On September 9th, at 6 p.m., Stratton Academy of the Arts invites their students and community members to tune in to Facebook live for a performance from DJ Double II. From the press release: DJ Double …
H2O Salon is giving haircuts outside
According to a post on their Facebook page from owner Edith Peacock, H2O Salon in Urbana has been granted a permit to cut hair outside. As far as I know, they are the only salon …