| Stone Creek Spring Spectacular |
Preview homes free of charge! 
Six homes are available
to be previewed by the public, free of charge from May 30th through June 7th. Builders featured at this event are Atkins Construction, Pettyjohn Builders and Signature Homes. Monday through Friday the homes will be open from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday they will be open 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
For more information, contact Judy Fejes (217) 378-7408.
Thursday, June 4th - Sunday, June 7th
Coldwell Banker Devonshire Realty
2702 South Boulder, Urbana
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| Paper Bead Making Class |
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Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse: Making Paper Beads!
This class is a great way to recycle old magazines and other paper products into new, funky art. Basic techniques for making paper beads for jewelry, beaded curtains and more will be taught. The cost for this class is $10 per person, and materials are included.
For more information, call (217) 365-9355.
Saturday, June 6th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Beads N Botancials
117 North Broadway Avenue, Urbana |
| Odysseys of the Spirit |
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Artwork by Leno Choe and Joe Ethridge!
Lena's contemplative large-scale abstract acrylic paintings and photos shot from around the world provide glimpses into the fragments of the odyssey of life. Joe is an accomplished professional photographer who enjoys capturing decisive moments that reflect the spirit of the people and places on his journeys.
Saturday, June 6th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Heartland Gallery
112 West Main Street, Urbana
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| Playing It Safe |
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It's free! It's fun! It's Informative!
 Carle Foundation Hospital is hosting the Playing It Safe event at the Champaign County Fairgrounds where you can learn all sorts of ways to stay safe. This years' activites include hourly prize giveaways, Ambucs train rides, face painting, plus much, much more!
Saturday, June 6th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Champaign County Fairgrounds
Coler and Fairview Avenue, Urbana |
| Family Film Fest |
Free movies at the library this summer!
Come beat the heat this summer while you experience extraordinary animation and dazzling special effects at the Family Film Fest. This month, Space Buddies will be playing in the Lewis Auditorium for families with kids of all ages.
For more information, call (217) 367-4057.
Sunday, June 7th
2:00 - 4:15 pm
Urbana Free Library
210 West Green Street, Urbana |
| Knit Designer Ysolda Teague at Klose Knit |
Meet Ysolda and join in on some knitting!
 Young Scottish knit designer Ysolda Teague is in the United States visiting yarn shops with a suitcase full of samples and copies of her first book of collected patterns, "Whimsical Little Knits." We're happy to announce that Ysolda will come to Klose Knit to hang with us for the day, knitting, signing books, and sharing sample garments, toys, and accessories made from her own patterns.
For more information, contact Brigitte Pieke at
Sunday, June 7th
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Klose Knits
311 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana |
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Learn how to fish for free!
People of all ages can learn to fish at these free clinics run by IDNR. Individuals and groups are invited to join us at Crystal Lake Park. Sessions are 2.5 hours long and begin at the Large Pavilion. This is the perfect activity for scouts, daycare groups and day campers.
Call (217) 367-1544 to reserve your spot.
Monday, June 8th
1:00 pm
206 West Park Street, Urbana |
| In Purse-suit of Superwoman - Deb DiSandro |
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Enjoy the fun while helping Women Build Homes!
Award-winning speaker, author and expert in the field of purseology, Deb DiSandro shares hilarious and heartfelt insights in her presentation, "In Purse-suit of Superwoman," a benefit for Women Build Homes. Deb delves into the depths of a women's purse and draws a parallel between her bag and the "baggage" of burdens and worries that threaten to weigh her down. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Treats and a cash bar will be available.
Tickets will be sold at Michelle's Bridal and Mix 94.5. Cost is $15 for individuals and $100 for groups of ten. No tickets will be sold at the door.
You may also buy tickets on-line at
Tuesday, June 9th
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Champaign Country Club
1211 South Prospect Avenue, Champaign |
| Dine Out for a Cure |
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Eat great food for charity at Silvercreek!
 The Relay for Life Walking Wonders will partner with Silvercreek to host a dinner fundraiser. Dinner at Silvercreek on the evening of June 10, 2009 will generate a donation based on the percentage of ticket sales. Also, specialty drinks will be available as one to one donation opportunity!
Please contact timothy.d.denoyer@ameritech.net for a flier to accompany the dinner reservation.
Wednesday, June 10th
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Silvercreek
North Race Street, Urbana |
| Solo Piano at the Great Impasta |
Come back to the Great Impasta for great food and entertainment!
Donnie Heitler plays solo piano every Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Great Impasta, newly relocated in Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana.
For more information, call (217) 359-7377.
Wednesday, June 10th
3:45 - 5:00 pm
Great Impasta
Lincoln Square Mall
300 South Broadway, Urbana
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| Neighborhood Nights Concert |
| A great opportunity for a family friendly night out!
 Come out and enjoy music from Lugnutz (Oldies Rock-n-Roll), free popcorn and lemonade, games and activities for kids at the Neighborhood Nights Concert. Sponsored by Fox 55/27 and Central Illinois CW, with assistance from the Illinois Arts Council.
For more information, call (217) 367-1544.
Wednesday, June 10th
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Urbana Park District
Carle Park, West Iowa Street, Urbana |
| Goodwin Avenue Open House |
A pedestrian and bicycle safety project!
 The City of Urbana will hold a Public Open House to provide information about the upcoming Goodwin Avenue Improvement Project. The project consists of constructing bump-outs at all intersections; striping all crosswalks with high-visibility markings; installing new street lighting; plus many more improvements. The Open House will be conducted on an informal basis. Exhibits, plans and aerial photography of the proposed roadway improvements will be available for inspection and viewing during the entire open house. Staff from the City of Urbana Engineering Division and Clark Dietz, Inc. will be available throughout the open house to discuss the project and answer questions.
Thursday, June 11th
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Krannert Room
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana |
| Krannert Uncorked |
| Come out to Krannert for wine tasting!
Mark your calendar each week to join us for Krannert Uncorked. Meet up with colleagues, collaborators, friends, and family for a free sampling of delectable selections from area beverage distributors. It is the perfect way to unwind, reconnect, and engage anew, or simply enjoy the complimentary cheese and crackers!
On the first and third Thursday of each month, you can also experience the best in local music, live on Stage 5 during Krannert Uncorked. This week, try selections from our partner Friar Tuck.
For more information, please call (217) 333-6700.
Krannert Center for Performing Arts
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Downtown Urbana Now Has a Barber!!
For those of you who prefer the services of a barber, H2O Salon has now added one to their already talented staff. Appointments by phone and walk-ins are both welcome. Ask for Gabriel. Price is $20 per cut.
For more information, call H2O Salon at (217) 337-1480.
109 North Broadway, Urbana |
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Friday Night Pizza at Mirabelle
124 W. Main St.,
Urbana
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
(or until sold out) each Friday
Pizzas can be pre-ordered at
(217) 202-1919. Traditional toppings are available plus a specialty pizza cut for slices or order each night. The pizzas are freshly made including the hand tossed dough and Matthew Kitzmiller's very own sauce.
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Market at the Square
Corner of Illinois & Vine St.
Urbana
Last week was the Market's best attended week yet, no doubt helped along by sunshine, the appearance of strawberries and blueberries, the continued presence of asparagus, and an awesome sculpture workshop led by Urbana's Public Arts Program.
This week we'll have more strawberries, more blueberries (come early), lots of other late spring produce, partly cloudy and warm weather, and visitors like the Urbana Free Library and Illinois Public Media. Illinois Public Media's theme this month is "Young Learners", and they are offering a Market-wide scavenger hunt. Bring the kids!
Additionally, the City has added 40 new bike parking spaces just west of the Market's lot. You can't miss them - there are four decorative U-racks and a host of shiny black ones. Hitch your ride to one of these and your bike will be safe (and close by) while you're in the Market. http://www.market-at-the-square.blogspot.com/ |
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From our Friends at do good Consulting
Return to Sender: Email Responses
Increasingly, interorganizational communication
happens through email. While this can be an efficient means of communication, email can also breed conflict, confusion, and in the case of mail glut, overload and burnout. To avoid such pitfalls when responding to emails, consider the following tips:
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Change the Subject:
When replying to an email, only keep the 're:' subject if it is still relevant. Otherwise, create a new, concise, subject with key words that will make it easy to refer to in an inbox or by search.
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One Topic per Message:
Avoid writing emails with strings of information on various subjects. If you are replying to an email with many points, think about doing so in separate emails, with a relevant subject for each. Though this may seem unwieldy, it allows all topics to be attended to, and to be deleted as they are addressed.
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Keep it Simple: When using 'reply all', keep only the recipients for whom the information is relevant. This applies especially if you are dealing with a personal topic.
There is almost no situation where criticisms and arguments should be sent to a group. Best practice is to move emotionally-charged topics to phone or in person.
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Blues, Brews, and BBQ searching for artists!
Fluid Events and the City of Urbana invite arts and craft vendors to exhibit at the Arts Boulevard in the Urbana Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival on June 26-27th.
In addition to arts and craft vendors, the Arts Boulevard will have an interactive mural, giant coloring books, and other art activities for all ages.
Applications are due to the City of Urbana Public Arts Coordinator by June 19th.
The Urbana Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival, located on Broadway Ave. and Main Street in downtown Urbana, is free and open to the public. For more information on the festival activities, check out: www.urbanablues.com.
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