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| December 2008 |
Vol 1, Issue 1 |
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Urbana Business Association
Monthly Newsletter | |
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| Greetings! |
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We hope you like our newsletter! This will be a monthly publication, so feel free to submit any information you would like to see highlighted. Enjoy! |
| Events in December |
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The Urbana Business Association and Allen Strong, owner of Silvercreek Restaurant and Courier Cafe, invite you to join in our end of the year finale
"The Magical Motor Car Show Room"
Don't miss this exciting oppurtunity to meet and mingle among the best kept secret in Urbana, Allen Strong's private collection of rare and classic cars! Bring a guest and enjoy wine and appetizers at this world-renown private showroom.
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 pm
The Magical Motor Car Show Room
1710 Willow Rd, Urbana, IL
Please RSVP by e-mailing susan@urbanabusiness.com
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MAGIC ON MAIN STREET
A community event in celebration of
Urbana's 175th Birthday
Sunday, December 21st
1:00 - 6:00 pm
The Urbana Free Library & participating downtown merchants
Featuring:
Horse-drawn carriage rides, birthday cake, live music, puppet drama, extended shopping hours with specially decorated windows
Sponsored by the City of Urbana,
The Urbana Free Library &
the Community Center for the Arts |
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| Holiday Market |
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The Lincoln Square Village Holiday Market is very excited to bring Champaign-Urbana holiday shoppers another year of unique arts, crafts and edibles from talented local vendors. The Holiday Market will continue every Saturday through December 20th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The market features over 50 extraordinary merchants from Champaign-Urbana, and the surrounding area, selling products made or grown in Illinois, including fresh produce, baked goods, and tons of arts and crafts. To right, you can see one of our jewelry vendors, Tammy Soper's beautiful pieces. You can find more of her work by visiting her booth space located in the Northeast hallway. |
| Urbana Offers Free Holiday Parking |
Urbana Mayor, Laurel Prussing is pleased to announce free parking in our "Business Downtown" from Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day. The free parking is limited to two hours per day. Meters that are free are covered with a holiday bag that states 'free parking'.
This year, specific lots and meters are designated as either free parking or long-term parking. The free meters are for customers of downtown businesses, and the long-term meters are for employees and those people needing to park for a longer period of time.
Free parking: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 16, Lot 17 and Lot 22.
Long-term parking: Lot 5, Lot 9, Lot 11, Lot 25 and the parking garage.
Parking enforcement will be distributing more information on holiday parking to all businesses. If you have questions concerning the program, please contact Delora Siebrecht, Urbana Finance Department, at 384-2356. |
| Member-2-Member |
 Restock on business cards with SiPepDesign and we will donate $50 or $100 to the charity of your choice! SiPepDesign is located downtown Urbana, IL.
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In partnership with Sam's Club, The UBA is presenting an exclusive Membership offer!
Employees will receive a $10 gift card when they sign up for a new Sam's Club Membership or renew an existing Membership by January 18, 2009.
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The Provena Covenant Medical Center Auxiliary will bring some warmth to the needy this holiday season, with help from our generous community, through the annual Caring Mitten Tree.
For a donation of $5, a paper mitten, with your special holiday message, will be displayed on a tree in the lobby at Provena Covenant Medical Center. Auxiliary members will use the donations to create handmade hats, scarves, and mittens to distribute to local charities, nursing homes, care centers, and area shelters. Your tax deductible donations may be made at the Auxiliary Holiday Bake Sale and Raffle, Thursday, December 11, 2008, 7 a.m. until sell out in Auditorium A & B. Donations may also be made at the Provena Covenant Gift Shop.
For more information on the Provena Covenant Auxiliary Caring Mitten Tree, contact Mindy Slack at 217-337-2378. | |
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We hope you enjoyed this first issue of the newsletter and look forward to hearing your feedback!
Happy Holidays, |
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Susan Toalson
Executive Director
Urbana Business Association
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