Have you heard “Rumors” spreading at Urbana High School? The UHS drama club invites you to their fall production of Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy, Rumors November 3-6 at 7pm.
The City of Urbana is seeking applicants with an interest and expertise in bicycling and walking issues to serve a 3 year term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC).
BPAC meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 400 S. Vine Street.
Interested citizens should contact the Mayor's office for information at (217) 384-2456, or send in an application by November 30, 2010.
Celebrate America Recycles Day at Anita Purves Nature Center!
Ages: All Ages
When: Saturday, November 13 (10 AM - 2 PM)
Where: Anita Purves Nature Center (1505 N Broadway Ave, Urbana)
Cost: Free
Activities: Learn about the world of recycling, including safe disposal methods and alternatives to trash. Discover ways to reduce waste, save money and create art from trash. Take a recycling pledge, play recycling games, and enter to win prizes from Urbana's U-Cycle Program!
You may bring the following items to recycle at the event:
For more information contact U-CYCLE at (217) 384-2302
The Yankee Ridge Enrichment Dancers will be performing with the University of Illinois Faculty Brass Quintet this weekend. The performance is Sunday, October 24th at 3:00pm in the Krannert Center for Performing Arts Great Hall. They will be performing Peter and the Wolf.
For directions and more information about the Krannert Center for Performing Arts, visit krannertcenter.com
For information about the Urbana Elementary Fine Arts program, including upcoming events, please visit www.usd116.org/finearts/index.html
Contact: Betty Allen
Coordinator, Elementary Fine Arts
ballen@usd116.org
Information provided by the Urbana School District
The Regional Housing Task Force would like to share its findings of the Comprehensive Housing Study with you. Please join us at one of our Study Sessions or an Open House. The community is encouraged to participate in these opportunities.
City of Urbana Open House: Wednesday, November 17, 10 am - 12:00 noon, Urbana City Council Chambers, 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana
Please see the attached flyer for additional study sessions and open houses in the area.
The University of Illinois Physics Van, a traveling science show for students, will be visiting Thomas Paine Elementary Friday, October 22. Students in grades K-5 will view a variety of physics demonstrations performed by students from the University of Illinois Physics department. They will also have a chance to ask questions about the performance.
For demonstration times and directions, please contact the Thomas Paine Elementary School office at 384-3602. To view more information about the Physics Van, including information about past shows, visit http://van.physics.illinois.edu/ .
Contact: Sandra Cooper
Thomas Paine Elementary School
1801 James Cherry Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
217-384-3602
scooper@usd116.org
Information provided by the Urbana School District
Join host and producer Marie Polk as she explores The Great Pumpkin Patch outside Arthur, Illinois, this Sunday October 10th at 8:30pm (repeated Tue 10/12 at 11:30pm)--ONLY on Urbana Public Television!
The cities of Urbana and Champaign have been working the past several months to produce a video to introduce the public to the bicycle infrastructure that is being installed around both cities and to teach motorists and bicyclists how to interact with each other on the road.
This video was shot, edited and produced locally by Urbana Public Television, led by Jason Liggett.
The premiere of this video, entitled C-U Sharing the Road, will be held on Tuesday October 5th at the Art Theater in Downtown Champaign. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the video will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
All Urbana elementary schools are participating in Walk to School Day on October 6, 2010. Students, parents, and staff will be walking as a group to promote safe and improved streets, healthier habits, and cleaner air.
Come be part of a housing discussion! We would like to know your thoughts and experiences on housing in our community. We are looking for people to join us for a discussion on this topic at one of the following locations and times.
*Spanish translation available.
Please call Dana at (217) 403-7081 or TDD (217) 403-8736 to register and to discuss any special accomodations that you may require.
Sponsored by the Village of Rantoul, the City of Urbana, the City of Champaign, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, and the Housing Authority of Champaign County.
