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March 19
WOODCOCK WALK
Environmental Education Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
Witness the amazing courtship display of the American Woodcock. A short presentation will be followed by a hike to look for the Sky Dancers. $2 per person; children 2 and under are free. Registration is required; (217) 896-2455 or shampson@ccfpd.org.
March 20
KIDS GARDEN CLUB: SEED PROPAGATION
Discovery Garden, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 600 N Lombard, Mahomet, 10:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
Learn how to start plants at home for your garden. $5 per child. Registration required; (217) 586-2612 or rbonati@ccfpd.org.
March 24
NATIVE AMERICANS HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM
Early American Museum, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 600 N. Lombard, Mahomet, 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Ancient Native people are the topic of the day. Life as early Native Americans, settlers, and modern day life will be compared and contrasted through discussion, activities, and exhibits. Ages 6 and up with parental accompaniment; $4 per child. Registration is required; (217) 586-2612 or sosborne@ccfpd.org.
March 26
WOODCOCK WALK
9-11 Memorial Woodland, River Bend Forest Preserve, 1602 Mid-America Rd, Mahomet, 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
Witness the amazing courtship display of the American Woodcock. A brief introduction will be followed by a hike through the 9-11 Memorial Woodland to look for the Sky Dancers. Meet at the first parking lot inside the preserve. $2 per person; children 2 & under are free. Registration is required; (217) 896-2455 or shampson@ccfpd.org.
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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY AUDUBON SOCIETY EVENTS
Champaign County Audubon Society Sunday Morning Bird Walks in Busey Woods
and Crystal Lake Park March 7 through May 30. Meet at the Anita Purves
Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway, Urbana, at 7:30 AM, finish at 9:00 AM. Led
by members of CCAS. All ages welcome (under 10 accompanied by an adult.)
Bring binoculars.
Wednesday, March 17 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM - Join Champaign County Audubon
Society members for a Woodcock Walk in Meadowbrook Park, Urbana. Meet at
the Garden Pavilion near the windmill (Race Street parking lot at
Meadowbrook Park). Free. Register by phoning 384-4062. Further
information: www.champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Saturday, March 27 -Champaign County Audubon Society Field Trip to Arcola
Marsh to look for returning ducks and other waterfowl. Meet at 7:30 AM at
the Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway, Urbana. Return by mid-day.
Further information: www.champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Please note recurring dates for Sunday morning bird walks in Busey Woods and
Crystal Lake Park. All Champaign County Audubon events are free and open to
the general public.
Latino Family Day
Parkland College is pleased to present Latino
Family Day,
on Wednesday, March 31 from 4-7 p.m. Bring your family to
Parkland's campus
to learn about all the opportunities available at a
community college.
From 4-6 p.m., representatives from various departments at
Parkland will be
on hand in the College Center to share nutrition tips,
offer free health
screenings, and provide plants from the Parkland
greenhouse. There will also
be entertainment throughout the event, including a free
show at the William
M. Staerkel Planetarium, a salsa dance demonstration, and
a piñata for the
kids. Guests will enjoy a complimentary dinner, catered by
Guadalajara Bar &
Grill, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
For more information about Latino Family Day, please call
Mary Kay Smith at
Parkland College at 217/351-2509.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect
opportunity to remind men and women aged 50 years and older (those at
greatest risk) of the benefits of screening for this disease. Of
cancers affecting both men and women, colorectal cancer is the nation's
second leading cancer killer. Yet it is highly preventable, through
screening.
Champaign Fire Explorer Scholarship
The City of Champaign announced the creation of an annual educational scholarship program designed to assist local youth participating in the Champaign Fire Explorer program, a division of Boy Scouts America.
The scholarship is intended to assist with a City Council goal to introduce additional diversity inot the Fire Service.
The Scholarship will be awarded to one current Fire Explorer student to be enrolled in Parkland Community College's Fire Service Technology Program.
To apply click the link above.
Community Education Classes
Make new friends and expand your horizons by taking a class in something fun and interesting at Urbana Adult Education. Registration is underway for adults within driving distance. Classes start throughout the semester. Tuition fees are kept at a minimum.
Whether you want to learn computer skills, crochet, how to pick and train a puppy, a variety of classes are available in the areas of arts and crafts, bridge, business, and cooking.
For more information call 217-384-3530 or click on the link above.
Cross Country Skiing
If you love to be outdoors, burn calories and have fun, consider cross-country skiing at the Rock Springs Conservation Area.
We have sizes to fit ages 3 thru adult. Snow shoes are also available for older youth and adults. Fees are reasonable and Rock Springs is located just SW of Decatur, IL off of Rock Springs Road.
(NOTE: Wyckles Rd. is CLOSED at the
Sangamon River Bridge) Call for
snow conditions (4 inches minimum) and plan a fun stay-cation and you won’t
have to drive for hours. Bring a friend. 217/423-7708
Donations for Kelly Chappell
One year old Kelly Chapell has be diganoised with Atypical Taratoid Rhabdoid Tumor.
Donations are currently being accepted at the Central Illinois Bank 204 South Market Street, Monticello. In the care of Kelly Chappell Benefit Fund.
This family is in desparate need of financial contributions to allow them to stay focus on the battle of their daughter and not worry about how the bills are going to be paid.
First United Methodist Preschool Open House
When: March 31st 7-8 PM
Where: 210 W. Church, Champaign, parking lot on Hill St. between Randolph and State.)
What: Tour classrooms and gymnasium, participate in activites, learn about education and philosophy and curriculum, meet teachers and director, and pick up an enrollment information.
Call 356-1247 for more information.
Parkland College Art Exhibits
To know what exhibits are being displayed at Parkland College call Lisa Costello at 217-351-2485 or go to the Parkland website.
Tickets sells for Ebert Film Fest
Festival passes will go on sale November 1st for the 12th annual Roger Ebert's Film Festival, or "Ebertfest" for April 21-25th at the Virginia Theater.
Parkland College Job Fair
Parkland College will host the 2010 Spring Job Fair on Thursday April 8th in the Parkland Gymnasium, from 2 to 6PM.
Employers and hiring representives will answer questions and discuss job opportunities with students and district residents.
American Diabetes Association "Kiss A Pig" contest
The American Diabetes Association "Kiss A Pig" Gala will be held at the Refinery on April 9th 6PM .
Visit Lincoln Land, click on the link above and click Champaign Area event to pick who you want to smooch a pig.
Cast your vote to determine who will kiss the pig in 2010. Each dollar you contribute counts as one vote.
Prairie Ensemble Concert
The Prairie Ensemble final concert will be Friday April 9th at 7:30PM at the First United Methodist Church, 210 W, Church St Champaign.
For tickets or for more information contact the Prairie Ensemble at 217-355-9077. or click on the link above.
Harvest Church: Women's Conference
Harvest Church is hosting a Women's conference on April 9h and 10th.
The feature speaker is Barbara Lanzdorf from Minneapolis.
Meeting times are: Friday April 9th 7PM, Sautday April 10th 10AM Brunch following a service at 11AM.
For Brunch Reservation, call 217-649-0686.
Harvest Church is located at 2118 Cindy Lynn in Urbana.
Spurlock Museum Special Event: WorldFest
Get three performances for the price of one! The Spurlock Museum
invites you to WorldFest, Saturday, April 10, from 12:30 to 4:00 PM.
Performances will be given by African-American storyteller Shanta,
musician Rocky Maffit, and Korean percussion group GRMD. Craft
activities will be available for all ages. The suggested donation is
$5.00 per person. This event is sponsored in part by the Illinois
Arts Council, a state agency. The Spurlock Museum is located at 600
S. Gregory, Urbana.
Washington School seeking prizes for their Carnival Fundraising Event
The Washington School Early Childhood Program Parents Advisory Committee is in the process of seeking raffle prizes for their Annual Spring Carnival Fundraising Event. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for new technology and student learning centers.
We are seeking community support in the form of donated items such as merchandise, gift certificates, or money (checks can be made out to Washington School). A classroom also may be sponsor for $25 each.
Washington School Early Childhood Program serves 3 to 5 year old children within the Urbana School District.
The children, parents, and staff of Washington School appreciate any support you are willing to give and thank you in advance.
Springer Cultural Center Art Exhibition Series
The Springer Cultural Center Art Exhibition Series presents "Color of Cultures, featuring work by several amazing artists from Champaign-Urbana International Artist Group.
The Show runs March 11th to April 11th.
Springfield Train Fair
Springfield Train Fair: SUnday April 11th 2010 at the Illinois State Fair grounds- Orr Building, Springfield Illinois.
Fair is 10AM to 4PM and $4 per person.
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2010-2011 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois.
Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500.00.
There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are as follows:
? Applicants must be a permanent Illinois resident
? Scholarships must be utilized at institutes of higher learning within the State of Illinois
? Students must be enrolled as a full time student during the 2010-2011 school year (excluding summer session)
Applications are now available at the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, 204 E. Main Street, Urbana, IL
Students must complete the application; answer the essay question and return all documentation to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office by April 12, 2010 (must be postmarked by this date).
2010 Annual Neighborhood Leaders Meeting and S.T.A.R. Awards
"Linking our Community" is the theme chosen for the upcoming Neighborhood Leaders Meeting.
On Wednesday April 14th the Neighborhood Services Agency Advisory Board will host the 2010 Annual Neighborhood Leaders Meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Champaign Public Library, in Robeson Pavillion Rooms A, B, & C from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Doors will open at 5PM.
This meeting is open to the public. Registration is required.
For more information contact the City of Champaign Neighborhood Services Department's Coordination Division at 217-403-7070.
Art Exhibition: PETALS & PAINTINGS
The University of Illinois Krannert
Art Museum Council will host its eighteenth annual PETALS & PAINTINGS
benefit April 16–18 in support of the museum’s upcoming exhibitions and
related educational programming.
Tickets for the opening reception* *may be purchased for $75. For event
information or to make a reservations call Krannert Art Museum at
217.244.0516. Limited tickets will be available at the door.
The PETALS & PAINTINGS exhibition* *will be open to the public and may be
viewed from 9 am–5 pm on Saturday, April 17, and from 12–5 pm on Sunday,
April 18. Docent-led tours will be available on Saturday beginning at 10 am.
"To Health and Beyond”
McKinley Health Center will host their 17th annual Health Fair under the theme “To Health and Beyond” on April 23rd at the Illini Union, ball rooms A, B, and C, from 10am-3pm.
Over 60 vendors will be in attendance including the Champaign Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), Provena Covenant Medical Center, and Christie Clinic just to name a few. Come get a variety of screenings including a blood pressure check, cholesterol, spinal checks, massages, and manicures. See many demonstrations, and exhibitions. This is FREE to all in attendance. There will be exciting prizes and surprises. Come out and be entertained by Dance 2xs, Caliente, Floor Lovers, Chandani, and Thunder Medicine.
Be hypnotized, get lost in space for a day! Bring friends and family and enjoy the excitement!
American Legion Riders Bike Xtravaganza And Family Fun Day
American Legion Riders Bike Xtravaganza And Family Fun Day The American Legion Riders Post 429, Lovington, Illinois will be hosting a bike show, rodeo and family fun day Saturday, April 24th, starting at 9am, sign up at 108 E. State Street, Lovington, Illinois. Bike show judging to begin at 1pm with Bike Rodeo to follow. The event will be
will include a large variety of food and goods vendors.
We will begin with the American Legion Color Guard, and will be offering a Blessing of the Bikes. There will be youth activities such as air bouncies, and pony rides, an adult obstacle course, bike show, bike rodeo, kids and
adult pedal tractor pull. Prizes from 1st to 3rd will be awarded to
participants in rodeo and bike show will have 9 seperate classes to be
awarded by a panel of judges. We will have a DJ and live music with a
variety of music through out the day.
Free admission to public, Bike show fee $10.00, Rodeo fee $10.00, both
for $15.00 All proceeds of event will be used to assist community, veterans, their families, and our local American Legion. If you have any questions, please call Lester @ 217-853-4647 or email www.lrd340@hotmail.com
Champaign Park District Celebrates Black History
Come Celebrate Black History at the Douglass Community Center with an afternoon of free entertainment on Saturday April 24 at 3PM.
The Douglass seniors will present the play "From the Bidder's Box to the White House", depicting what African Americans have contributed to American history.
In additon, the Praise Dancers from Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and New Life Choir from St. Luke C.M.E Church will perform that afternoon.
Local women will read "Ain't I a Woman" and "A People for All Seasons."
Contact Barb McGee at the Douglass Annex, 398-2572 for more information.
How to have an Amazing Marriage
How to have an Amazing Marriage, a weekend for couples with author,
speaker and marriage counselor, Dr. Tim Gardner.
This marriage enrichment event is open to all married couple and will take place April 23-25 at First Baptist Church of Mahomet.
The program begins Friday evening and ends Sunday at noon. Seating is limited, so contact us right
away if you are interested. Registration must be submitted by April 9th.
For more information or to reserve a spot, call 217-586-3304, or click on the link above.
Urbana Free Library Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Urbana Free Library will hold their Spring Book
Sale from April 22 - 26. There will be a presale for members only on
Thursday April 22 from 5 to 8:30 PM. $10 annual memberships are
available at the door beginning at 4 PM. Junior memberships for age 12
and under are $1. On Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24 books will
sold at full price from 9AM - 5:30PM. Most books are priced at under
$1.00. Books remaining on Sunday April 25, will be sold at half price
from 1PM - 4:30 PM. On Monday April 26, all remaining books are free!
Hours are 9AM until noon. NO ELECTRONIC SCANNING DEVICES WILL BE
ALLOWED.
For the Retirees
Elder Abuse & Neglect
Senior Health Insurance Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Join Urbana Seniors on Trips
Samaritans for Seniors
For more information about the services contact Vicki Stewart Ford, director of Helen Mary Stevick Senior Center
48 Main St. Champaign, IL 61820 359-6500.
For services for the Danville area call CRIS Senior Services 443-2999.
Local Families needed for Cutural Exchange Students
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries around the world.
For more information call 1-800-736-1760.
CHAMPAIGN CELEBRATES 150 YEARS
The celebration includes three signature events:
Now-
Honor Yesterday—A Historical Tribute: March 19 - April 7, 2010
o A historical exhibit chronicling Champaign’s story through
artifacts and narratives.
This summer-
Celebrate Today—Champaign Music Festival: July 10, 2010
o A birthday salute in downtown Champaign
o featuring entertainment from local musicians
o games and activities for the whole family
And in March 2011-
Build Tomorrow—A Legacy Dedication: March 11, 2011
o A legacy celebration
o Historic Virginia Theatre and Downtown Plaza
o Time capsule dedication Legacy fountain dedication
o An art exhibit by Champaign youth
