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| Po' Boys Pre-Thanksgiving Party |
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Euchre, half-price pizza and BBQ!
 Come enjoy some pre-Thanksgiving fun with us this Wednesday! We will have HALF-PRICE PIZZA AND BBQ all day! We will also have our euchre tournament at 7pm; you don't need a partner or much experience to play. With the holidays right around the corner, gift certificates are a great way to give your friends and family a delicious night out.
You can come in to purchase these or call us today at 217-367-2255. We will even mail the certificates to your recipient!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Half-price - All Day, Euchre - 7:00 pm
Po' Boys BBQ & Pizza
1901 South High Cross Road, Urbana |
| Toddler Time Cookie Feast |
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Thanksgiving is coming...and what are we thankful for? Cookies!
Come on in to The Urbana Free Library for a "Toddler Time Cookie Feast" on Wednesday, November 25 from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. with stories, songs and, of course, cookies! Children ages 2-4 years with an adult are invited to join us for the fun. No registration is required for this free program.
For more information, call (217) 367-4069!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
10:30 - 11:00 am
The Urbana Free Library
210 West Green Street, Urbana |
| 42nd Annual Turkey Trot |
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Get some exercise before that Thanksgiving dinner!
 Join the Urbana Park District, MTD and the University of Illinois Employees Credit Union for a Thanksgiving morning tradition. Turkey Trot is a one-mile fun run/walk that is a great way to get some exercise before you sit down for dinner. Free hot chocolate is provided. Stay after the run for a prize raffle. This year we'll again put the give in Thanksgiving by taking donations for the Urbana Park District Youth Scholarship Fund. Your donation will help the park district offer summer camps for free or at a reduced price for many kids in need next year. Parking is available at the special event lot on Broadway Ave. T-shirts available at the Phillips Recreation Center at reduced price or on event day at regular price.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
8:00 am Check In, 9:00 am Run/Walk
Lake House at Crystal Lake Park
206 West Park Street, Urbana |
| Urbana High School Thanksgiving Dinner |
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We need waiters, drivers, servers and cooks!
 The Urbana High School will host their 38th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 26. The dinner is free of charge and open to anyone who needs a place to eat on Thanksgiving. Dinner is served from 5:00 -7:00 pm in the Urbana High School Commons. If you would like to make a reservation and/or need a ride, please call (217) 384-1100 to leave us a voicemail with your information. You do not need a reservation to attend the dinner, but it would be appreciated for our planning. If you would like to volunteer, we would love to have your help. Please call the number listed above. We hope to see you there!
Fore more information, call (217) 384-3505.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Urbana High School
1002 South Race Street, Urbana |
| IHSA Boys' State Football |
"Welcome IHSA Football Players & Fans"!
 Join in on welcoming IHSA Football players and fans to our area this Thanksgiving weekend as the IHSA Boys' State Football champaionships kick off! The championship games are Friday & Saturday, November 27-28. For more information, click here!
Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28, 2009
Memorial Stadium
1402 South First Street, Champaign |
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Holiday Market at Lincoln Square Village |
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Santa pictures, gift wrapping and holiday decorations this week!
 This week the Holiday Market will bring Champaign-Urbana holiday shoppers locally grown and handcrafted the fresh produce, jewelry, pottery, paintings, soaps, ornaments, pet accessories and more that will be making their way under the trees and into the homes of your family and friends this holiday! FS will be selling Ewe Poo Plant Candy, wreaths, poinsettias and much more this week.Pictures are a $6 donation to the Urbana High School Choir Santa for those who have been nice and naughty starting November 28, December 5, December 12, and December 19 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Also, check out Jerry Rhoads' wood turning and John Coppess with his Limping Cowboy Leather booth is going to be selling guitar straps, and will bring his guitar along to play! There will be "Origami Gifts for all Ages" and demonstrations throughout the day.
For more information, call (217) 344-3872!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lincoln Square Village
300 South Broadway Avenue, Urbana |
| Donal Maguire Concert |
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Irish traditional singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist!
 The Donal Maguire Concert is sponsored by the Piper's Hut Concert Series. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Please call the gallery to make a reservation (337-4767) or buy your tickets in advance online here. Please see www.donalmaguire.com for more info on the performer.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
8:00 - 10:00 pm
Heartland Gallery
112 West Main Street, Urbana |
| UBA December Networking Event |
Take a peak into the Magical Motor Car Show Room!
The Urbana Business Association and Allen Strong, owner of Silvercreek Restaurant and Courier Cafe, invite you to join in our end of the year final. 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.
For more information, call (217) 344-3872!
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 pm
The Magical Motor Car Show Room
1710 Willow Rd, Urbana, IL |
| Uptown Fridays in Downtown Urbana |
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Fire pits, smores, carriage tour rides and Santa!
 Spend an evening in Downtown Urbana tomorrow! See what the shops, galleries, and restaurants have to offer. Warm up by fire pits and roast smores. Browse through collections of fine art, furniture, clothing, shoes, books, salons and gifts at participating businesses. Enjoy the luminaries lining the streets, and there will be carriage rides, beginning at South entrance to Lincoln Square mall, around historic Urbana for $3 per person. Santa Clause is coming to town, so bring the whole family for some holidayfun!
For more information, call (217) 344-3872!
Friday, December 11, 2009
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Main, Broadway, Race & Vine Street
Downtown Urbana |
| Freestar Bank Grand Opening Ceremony |
"Life keeps getting better"!
 Join Freestar Bank as they celebrate the grand opening of their newest branch located in the Meijer outlet in southest Urbana!
Monday, November 30, 2009
4:00pm Freestar Bank
2510 SouthPhilo Road, Urbana | |
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Diva Turkey's Top Five |
 Diva Turkey gives you her top five favorite Thanksgiving accompaniments:
1. ME from Common Ground Food Co-op
If you haven't already picked me up, I'm waiting for you, along with some tasty candied beets!
2. Pumpkin Pie from Mirabelle's
The perfect combination of sweet, savory, and gobble goodness!
3. Wine from Wines at the Pines
The wine doctors. You tell 'em what your menu is and they'll recommend the perfect bottle of wine!
4. Center Piece from Fleurish
They've got one of a kind, unexpected combinations, that just might take away my spotlight at the center of the dinner table!
5. Running Shoes from Heel to Toe
They will hook you up with the perfect shoes for the 42nd Annual Turkey Trot
You don't need to be fast if you're in style! |
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New UBA Members |
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The UBA Welcomes:
Po' Boys BBQ & Pizza
1901 South High Cross Road
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2255
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Support IHSA Football |
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The Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau is asking community members to join in on welcoming IHSA Football players and fans to our area by a message on their marquees. With over 30,000 spectators during this two day event a welcome message on business marquees will show community support and hospitality. With this warm welcome and the great experience the fans and players will have in our community this just might draw them back for another visit to shop, eat, play, and stay!
The championship games are Friday & Saturday, Nov. 27-28. So get your messages out Thursday! A simple message will do, "Welcome IHSA Football Players & Fans"!
If you have any questions regarding the IHSA Football Championships or Tent City, please contact
Courtney Womack 217.841.7763 or
Jayne DeLuce 217.351.4133. |
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Feeding Body & Soul |
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A Storytelling Concert in support of
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
by the C-U Storytelling Guild
8 Tellers:
Dan Keding
Barb Bolser
Camille Born
Kathe Brinkmann
Linda Dust
Patricia Hruby-Powell
Lynn Randall
Kim Sheahan
Wednesday, December 2
7:00 pm
The Iron Post
120 South Race Street
Downtown Urbana
$5 minimum donation |
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Breakfast With Santa at Silvercreek |
Saturday, December 5, 2009
8:30 am - 10:00 pm
or 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join us for food, fun and Santa! Your ticket will include:
Breakfast Buffet
Storyteller
Crafts
Surprises
And of course, SANTA!
$12.50 per person
(Includes tax)
Prepaid Reservations Only
(217) 328-3402 |
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H2O Benefit Show |
H2O's third fundraiser of 2009 will be a beautiful fashion/hair show with music, vocal and dance performances, and will include dinner at V. Picasso on December 6th. Donations of artificial Christmas trees, decorations and monetary gifts are appreciated and will go directly to Hope Community Health Center and three "in need" families. Clothing provided and arranged by Bella with support from Fleurish, H2O Salon and V. Picasso.
For more information visit H2O Salon
109 North Broadway, Urbana (217) 337-1480
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| Free $5 Gift Certificate |
Receive a free $5 gift certificate with a $25 V. Picasso gift certificate purchase. For each $25 worth of gift certificates purchased, receive a complimentary $5 gift certificate. Give them for birthdays, holidays, or as a thank you to friends or co-workers! V. Picasoso is located at 214 West Main Street in Urbana. |
| Offer Expires: Thursday, December 31, 2009 |
| Free Deep Conditioning |
Start your Friday night with Happy Hour at H2O Salon & Spa. Get a free deep conditioning treatment with purchase of a haircut or blowout with Ethan or Carly. H2O is located at 109 North Broadway Avenue in Urbana. |
| Offer Expires: Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
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