This Friday, May 18th, will open the Those Who Teach, Can art exhibition featuring works by Unit 4 art teachers. It’s a pretty cool opportunity for these teachers to showcase the type of work they …
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The Illini Men’s Tennis team hosted the NCAA tourney this week
The Illini hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament, and Scott captured some of the finals action from Sunday.
The Urbana Parks Foundation gave the Urbana Park District over $39,000 in funding
The funds help support multiple park district programs, including youth scholarships and cultural arts, among others. From the press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2018 URBANA PARKS FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES $39,000 IN FUNDS TO URBANA …
When the Bough Breaks will be screened next week
Sistering CU, a non-profit that matches trained volunteers with families who need support during the postpartum period, is hosting a community event on May 16th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Urbana Free Library. …
Author Susan Burton, an advocate for women facing reentry after prison, is speaking next week
The event is hosted by First Followers, a local program that provides support for the formerly incarcarated, and will take place at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Champaign on May 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. …
Unit 4 is offering a free summer meal program again this summer
Summer can be a time of added food insecurity, especially for students who rely on free and reduced breakfast and lunch throughout the school year. However, if you have a child under the age of …
The New American Welcome Center is hosting an immigrant resource fair on May 19th
The New American Welcome Center was established through the University YMCA just over a year ago as a community resource for immigrants living in C-U. We wrote about here. Resource fair details below:
Habitat for Humanity will be dedicating a new home on Friday
It’s always happy news when a family has the opportunity to purchase a home through Habitat. This Friday, Habitat will be dedicating the home of Heather Rose and her family. Habitat for Humanity to dedicate …
Urbana Public Television is now available through Roku and Apple TV devices
From the press release: City’s TV channel now available on Roku and Apple TV The City of Urbana is pleased to announce that Urbana Public Television is now available to watch on Roku and Apple …
Let’s learn about it: Flower arranging with Fleurish
Julie takes a behind the scenes look into the world of flowers with the owner of Fleurish.