Youth age 11 to 19 are invited to participate in Liberation Fest, a two day event organized by members of the graduate-level Liberation Psychology class at the University of Illinois community organizations including DREAAM House, Uniting …
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The Rose Bowl has a packed May schedule
Rose Bowl Tavern has opened their parking lot patio, and they have a full schedule of live music, comedy, and trivia this month. Due to the loss of The Iron Post as a venue, the Rose …
Columbia Street has Mother’s Day gift boxes
Give mom the gift of caffeine with a Mother’s Day gift box from Columbia Street Roastery. For $20, she will get 1/2 pound bags of their Strawberry Shortcake and Red Velvet Cupcake flavored coffees, as …
It’s time for Owner Appreciation Days at Common Ground
Common Ground Food Co-op has extended their Owner Appreciation Days for an entire week, May 4-11, giving you plenty of opportunity to take advantage of all there is to offer. It also helps thin out …
Urbana Park District wants to make health and wellness more accessible
“It's a place for everyone to go where they feel safe, where they feel welcome.”
Bend the Arc C-U is hosting a “votercade” in honor of John Lewis Voting Rights Action Day
Bend the Arc: CU Jewish Action is joining forces with NAACP Champaign County Branch, League of Women Voters of Champaign County, When We All Vote Champaign County, CU Moms Demand Action, First Followers CU, Delta Sigma …
Japan House has Children’s Day gift boxes
May 5th is Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day), a national holiday in Japan. This year, Japan House has assembled a fun gift box to help celebrate. Each box contains: Koinobori (Cloth Carp Streamers) Maxx Gogski Japan …
Celebrate Arbor Day with a Champaign tree walk
West University Avenue is Champaign is a lovely street to take a stroll on, and this Arbor Day you can bring along this tree guide to help you stop and appreciate the “urban forest” of mature …
If you want to go bowling, Illini Union Rec Room is the place to do it
I’ll be honest, bowling is one of those activities that I haven’t even thought about since the beginning of the pandemic. Did I really used to stick my fingers into a bowling ball and my …
Protectors of the prairie: A look at the work of Grand Prairie Friends
Grand Prairie Friends are gearing up for their annual native plant sale, but their work happens all year long.