Because of the immense popularity of their teen peer support group, and the continued interest of those who “age out” of it, The UP Center has decided to launch a new group for young adults …
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Consider volunteering for Matsuri
Matsuri, the best Japan House event of the year (in my humble opinion), is happening September 8th, and they are looking for more volunteers to help make the event run smoothly. There are a wide …
Tune up your bike and sharpen your knives at the Co-op on Saturday
If you’re already heading over to the Market at the Square on Saturday mornings, it’s worth it to swing by Common Ground as well. This summer, they’ve been offering pay-what-you-can bike tune ups with Bike …
Here is how to get your free tickets for Sasha Velour’s Smoke & Mirrors
Drag queen and Urbana native Sasha Velour is coming to the Colwell Playhouse at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on September 14th. Tickets will become available August 19th at 10 a.m., and they are free. …
Papa Del’s will now be hosting the Fighting Illini coach’s shows
During football and basketball seasons, Coach Lovie Smith and Coach Brad Underwood join Fighting Illini announcer Brian Barnhart every Monday night from 7 to 8 p.m. for a Q&A about their respective teams. This year …
Community organizations can benefit from partnerships with social work students
The School of Social Work at the University of Illinois has a pretty cool program called The Community Learning Lab, which benefits the work of organizations in our community, while also giving students an opportunity …
Be aware of traffic congestion the next couple of weeks
The City of Champaign has issued a reminder to all of us that there’s a lot going on around here that is affecting traffic, especially in the next couple of weeks. Local schools are back …
Here’s what’s coming up this season at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Have you made it over to Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts yet? Just a short jaunt on I-74, and you’ve got another options for your arts entertainment, and it’s in a great location, within …
It’s time to register for fall clubs at the Orpheum
Summer is ending, and fall is upon us, but there is still fun to be had at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum. If you have kiddos in kindergarten through sixth grade, they can participate in …
Environmentally Conscious in C-U: Becoming a master of nature
Julie learns about the work of the East Central Illinois Master Naturalists.