It’s September, and everything is still messed up and hard, but it’s nice that we can still count on a few things that even a pandemic can’t upend. One of those things being the start …
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Hamilton Walker’s has cocktails to-go
Hamilton Walker’s has added a rather delightful addition to their to-go menu: Four bottled versions of some of their best cocktails. Hamilton Walker’s does classic cocktails well, and that’s what they are offering: Old Fashioned, …
Allerton is offering Glamping Getaway packages
If you’d like to escape the four walls of your house without going very far, maybe check out Allerton’s new Glamping Getaway Packages. The packages include a stay in the mansion or one of the …
Consider signing up to be an election judge
The week before the primary election in March also happened to be the week that concerns about COVID-19 were ramping up quickly. As a result, there were many election judges in Champaign County that bowed …
Museum of the Grand Prairie created learning tubs for teachers to use
Last month, Nicole Anderson-Cobb examined the relationship between Museum of the Grand Prairie and the African American community through their current civil rights exhibit. She did so as a Pulitzer Center For Crisis Reporting Grantee for …
The Center for Children’s Books launches its speaker series this month
The first event in the Center for Children’s Books 2020-2021 Speaker Series is September 17th, from 12 to 1 p.m., and will feature Matt Rubery speaking on “Book Audio”. Here is the description from the …
CU City Farms Mobile Market is bringing food to communities in need
CU City Farms, a project “committed to creating resilient, healthy, sustainable, and empowered communities through a strong local food system in Champaign-Urbana, providing job training, jobs, education, and access to healthy, fresh food in under-served …
Here’s the lineup for virtual Pride Fest
Uniting Pride has released their Pride Fest schedule, with all virtual events. Pride Fest will be September 25-27, and includes programming for kids through adults. Friday, September 25th Pride Fest Online Auction 12 p.m. (Open …
Negangard’s is opening on September 26th
The best-kept-secret pumpkin patch that really hasn’t been a secret for a while now is will be opening for the season on September 26th. You’ll be able to go out and find your pumpkins and …
Espresso Royale has some tasty new lunch items
Espresso Royale has expanded their lunch menu, if you’re interested in trying something new this week. They have grilled sandwiches, wraps, and flatbreads, as well as a couple of salad options. I’m all for anything …