Typically the University YMCA hosts their Dump & Run collection in May as students are moving off campus for the summer. They’ve determined that it’s not going to be feasible right now, so collections have …
Posts by Julie McClure:
Enter your photos in the Champaign County Forest Preserve photo contest
We’ve talked a lot about the Champaign County Forest Preserves and their importance during this time of social distancing. We’re fortunate to still have them available to us during this time. While you’re out enjoying …
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is featuring The Bashful Youngens tonight
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) and Friends of the BCPA have created a benefit concert series on Facebook live called Your Dinner & Our Show to raise funds for the Boys and Girls …
Montessori School of Champaign-Urbana is adding middle school to the mix
Montessori School of Champaign-Urbana currently offers educational opportunties for toddlers through elementary age students, and now they will be adding secondary education through 8th grade. From their website: “We believe our adolescents are the face …
You can still have Krannert Art Museum’s art in your life
Even though you can’t browse the galleries at Krannert Art Museum, this is a good time to remind you that they have extensive online collections that you can browse whenever you’d like. There are over …
Papa Del’s is shipping a lot of pizza these days
We’ve written before about Papa Del’s shipping their pizzas; it’s typically something they do a lot of during the holiday season. Now, with the country staying at home, they’ve seen an increase in shipping orders …
Champaign County EDC has free webinars this week
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation and the Small Business Development Center are offering more free webinars this week to help you with your small business. Follow the links to register for the free events. COVID-19 …
The Krannert Center costume staff is coordinating gown and mask making
Krannert Center has the supplies, and they are looking for community members who can turn them into masks and gowns for healthcare providers and the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center. The costume shop staff have created …
Hamilton Walker’s is offering kebobs and cocktails
Grilling weather is upon us — okay maybe not this week, but it’s coming back soon — and Hamilton Walker’s is helping you out this week with some grill-ready kebobs. They are sold raw with …
Visit Champaign County created a Hospitality Relief Fund
Visit Champaign County has had to cancel their annual Toast to Tourism this year; it was scheduled for May 13th at the Virginia Theatre. The event was a way to honor those in the hospitality …