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When in doubt--don't throw it out!
Now in its eighth year, Dump and Run is an annual program of the University YMCA, C-U's oldest charity.
We only accept furniture, working electronics, backpacks, bicycles, school supplies, jewelry, kitchen sets, CDs, books, computer sets (tower and monitor), artwork, pictures, posters, toys, sports equipment, non-perishable food items, household appliances, and much more. We do not accept clothing, though we will have clothing at the sale.
For more information:
Call 337-1500,
Friday Aug 14, 2009 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday Aug 15, 2009 9:00 am to 12:00 pm U of I Stock Pavilion,
1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Urbana |
Jazz Singer Darden Purcell at Iron Post
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| The Darden Purcell Group plays Happy Hour!
The Iron Post offers
a menu of sandwiches, pizza and specials with our famous fries, a spacious and
charming patio, and live acts of all genres performing
frequently. Focusing on local acts, styles range from full blues,
jazz, or pop/rock bands to solo acoustic singer/ songwriters. Described by the
local press as "intimate, but not cramped", "The Post" wants everyone to feel
welcome.
Friday, August 14th
5:00 pm
Iron Post
120 S. Race St., Urbana |
| OUTSIDE at the Research Park |
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Kathy Mattea and Ryan Goff hit the stage!
On August 14, join us for the second OUTSIDE event of the summer when Kathy Mattea and opening act Ryan Goff hit the stage at the Research Park. West Virginia-born country/indie music star Mattea has delved deep into her family roots and acoustic talents to inspire her most recent album, the Grammy-nominatedCoal. Filled with traditional mining songs and fueled by the history and tragedy of the mining industry, the album has become the impetus for the Music Saves Mountains nonprofit, cofounded with Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris, that raises awareness of the environmental and social issues surrounding the business of coal. Ryan Groff (from the band Elsinore) plays his indie, folk, and rock blend starting at 6:30pm.
For more information visit:
Friday, August 14th
6:30 pm
U of I Research Park
1816 South Oak Street, Champaign |
| Homeless Animals' Day |
Adoptable animals will be available!
The Central Illinois Animal Welfare Coalition will attend Urbana's Market at the Square to raise awareness about homeless pets and the prevention services they provide. Adoptable animals will be present if the weather permits. Free children's books while supplies last.
Saturday, August 15th
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Downtown Urbana
Lincoln Square Parking Lot |
| Kindermusik Free Demonstration |
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A world of discovery and adventure!
Each Kindermusik class is a world of discovery and adventure. In every
class, you'll witness your child's developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem, and musicality. And it happens within a nurturing environment- full of energy, imagination, music, dancing, and playful delight.
This free demonstration class at the Phillips Recreation Center includes information about upcoming Kindermusik Curriculum and gives you and your child a taste of the activities that you will experience throughout the semester in class. See the preschool activities page of the Leisure Guide for more information.
Call 369-5844 to sign up in advance.
Saturday, August 15th
9:00 am - 9:45 pm
Phillips Recreation Center
505 W. Stoughton |
| Tom Turino, Ben Smith & Randy Cordle |
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UFLive!
UFLive! presents Tom Turino, Ben Smith, & Randy Cordle on Sunday, August 16
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
3rd Sunday every month in the Busey-Mills Reading Room. Join us for original and traditional old-time style music, featuring fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and banjo.
For more information, visit http://urbanafreelibrary.org/about/latest.php#ufliveau
Sunday, August 16th
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Urbana Free Library
Busey-Mills Reading Room
210 West Green St, Urbana |
Extreme Makeover Home Edition!
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Coming to a home within 30 miles of Champaign-Urbana!
Brady Homes will build one deserving Central Illinois family a new home
as part of the Emmy award-winning reality TV show, ABC's Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition. Five families within a 60 mile radius of the
Brady Homes' office in Bloomington, IL. Meet the lucky family on August 18th!
To contribute donations or to volunteer, please visit:
http://extremebradyhomes.com/
Build Schedule
August 18: Family is notified, "Door Knock"
August 20: Demolition Day, kickoff of the build
August 25: House Reveal, "Move that Bus!"
August 26: Family Press Conference
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NEWS FLASH! Upcoming Fundraiser
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Upcoming Fund Raiser August 19th
CU Folk and Roots will be presenting a show at the Canopy
Club on August 19th at 7pm. The featured band is The Hudsons,
a folk duo from Austin Texas that has won numerous awards including
best Folk Band from the Austin Music Awards. They will be joined by
central Illinois band The Richey Taylor String Band, who play
a trad informed style of homegrown country, as well as covers from Old
Crow Medicine Show and Split Lip Rayfield. There will be a $7 cover, of
which a portion will go to support the festival. For more information visit:http://www.canopyclub.com/canopy.php
Wednesday, August 19th
7:00 pm
Canopy Club
708 South Goodwin, Urbana
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| Celtic Bards & Ballads |
Come to Heartland for the Celtic experience!
 This is Heartland Gallery's first event of its kind and you won't want to miss it. Join us for a fun evening of storytelling and Irish music featuring reknowned storyteller Dan Keding, with opening storyteller Kathe Brinkmann. There will be a $5 cover charge to get in the gallery. The doors will open at 7:00 pm and the stories will begin at 7:30 pm.
For more information, call (217) 337-4767.
Thursday, August 20th
7:00 pm
Heartland Gallery
112 W. Main, Urbana | |
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| Sweetcorn Festival Presenting Sponsors |
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Volunteering is SWEEEEEEEEEEET!
In an effort to make the Sweetcorn Festival greener this year, recycling tents will be located around the festival so patrons can deposit recyclable beverage cups and other acceptable items at these stations. There will be an educational component as well - The recycling tents will be interactive - Guess trivia questions, receive information about U-CYCLE and get information about your carbon footprint!
For more information or to volunteer please contact Courtney Rushforth, recycling coordinator for the City of Urbana, at (217) 384-2302 orcrrushforth@city.urbana.il.us. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and corn bucks! Hope to see you there!
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YMCA Dump & Run Volunteers |
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The YMCA is in desperate need of help to get the semis unloaded for Dump and Run. We will be working 9am-8pm Monday-Wednesday (19th-19th) next week. Volunteers can just show up at the U of I Stock Pavilion. Anyone volunteering 6 hours or more (including time given this past May) is eligible to shop early next week. There are jobs for every skill level so heavy lifting is not required.
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Volunteers Needed!
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 Urbana's Annual International Beer Tasting & Chili Cook-Off is
a local event with over 150 different specialty and import beers from
around the world, along with the finest chili samples that CU has to
offer.
We need hundreds of volunteers to make this event happen!
Form a team with your friends or organization, or come as one, we need your help!
If you are interested in helping us please contact:
Event Volunteer Coordinator - Vanessa Robinson 217-278-7400 vanessa@jaytv.com
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Market at the Square
Corner of Illinois & Vine St.
Urbana
Let's talk about Art at the Market. This week, Urbana's Public Arts Program
is back with its monthly Art at the Market session. If you're not
familiar with the sessions - they're awesome. Program Coordinator Anna
Hochhalter brings in a local artist to facilitate a hands-on,
open-to-everyone event where the end product is... art! This weekend,
participants will be learning how to make marbled paper
with the help of Urbana artist David Black. Things get going at 8 AM,
but the workshop is continuous through noon, so come when you want!
Registration is not required, and it's totally free. If you have
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Quick Links |
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Do you Twitter? UBA does! In fact, for the Sweetcorn Festival this year, we will be Twittering all weekend long to keep our followers up to date with everything from where to find the best deals during the festival, to information about where to be to see some special "mystery" entertainment, to live weather reports! If you want to know everything FIRST, get on Twitter now and follow UBA and Sweetcorn!
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