Common Ground has been doing monthly virtual cooking classes for a while now, and August’s offering is extra exciting. They are partnering with Sola Gratia Farm on August 21st from 3 to 5 p.m to …
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Orchid and Vine is a new plant store in Champaign
The owners of Abbott’s Florist in Champaign recently opened a plant store. Orchid & Vine opened July 5th in the Windsor Galleria, the same shopping center as the florist. In addition to their selection of …
The City of Urbana is creating a Downtown Public Realm Study
The City of Urbana defines the “public realm” as “publicly-owned street rights-of-way and other publicly accessible open spaces such as parks, squares, plazas, courtyards, and alleys.” They are looking to involve community members in improving …
Red Lion is changing locations
After some internet speculation, it was confirmed on WCIA today that Scott Cochrane is moving his Red Lion bar to a new location. His initial intent was to renovate the bar at Third and Green. …
Tickets are on sale for this year’s C-U Oktoberfest
The 9th Annual C-U Oktoberfest is coming up September 24th, and tickets are now on sale. Oktoberfest is Developmental Services Center’s big fundraiser — proceeds will help further their mission of “supporting people in living a …
Join Illinois Public Media for Be My Neighbor Day
CU Days is happening at Douglass Park this weekend, and Illinois Public Media will be there on Saturday, August 13th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. celebrating Be My Neighbor Day. If you stop by …
Plantify is becoming Planted CU, with new ownership
Long Luu and Giang Pham opened Plantify at 16 E Washington in June 2020, as the pandemic was creating more and more plant enthusiasts. According to a recent Instagram post, they are now moving to …
C-U Public Health is providing free dental exams in area schools
Over the next few weeks, the CUPHD Child and Teen Dental Clinic will be visiting Unit 4 and District 116 schools to provide free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants to students who …
The 2022 Artisan Cup & Fork is happening October 1st
The Land Connection’s annual foodie event, Artisan Cup & Fork, is set for October 1st at the Orpheum Theater. You’ll get to try dishes prepared by six area chefs, who team up with local farms …
There’s a movie night at Memorial Stadium on August 14th
It’s August, and that means it’s time to squeeze in all the fun summer activities that you can before school is back in session. Busey Bank and Illini Athletics are partnering to host a free …