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Safe Travel During the Winter Storm
This message brought to you by Urbana's Public Works Department!
1) Prepare for your trip by removing all snow and ice from your vehicle; especially head and tail lights.
2) Fill your gas tank and check your tires and wiper blades.
3) Plan ahead for the unexpected. Poor conditions can lead to accidents and leave you stranded.
4) Carry a winter emergency kit containing food, blankets, shovel and cell phone.
5) Listen to the latest forecast and street condition information. Leave early and allow yourself extra time to adjust to changing conditions.
6) Drive slower and increase your following distance.
7) Be aware of your surroundings and watch for snow plow trucks.
For more information about snow season, please contact Urbana Public Works at (217) 384-2342. |
Prairie Dogs at Iron Post
Instrumental prowess and smooth vocal harmonies!
 The Prairie Dogs have been delighting Midwest audiences with their country and bluegrass music for over ten years. Instrumental prowess and smooth vocal harmonies allow the Dogs to tackle a wide range of musical material not often attempted by traditional bands. Though sometimes unconventional, they always deeply respect and remain fully committed to the roots of traditional American music.
For more information, call (217) 337-7678.
Friday, January 8, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 pm
The Iron Post
120 South Race Street, Urbana |
MLK Day Community Choir Rehearsal
Not just a "day off", but a "day on" in his honor!
 The MLK Community Choir is sponsored by the Martin Luther King Advocacy for Justice Committee. Rehearsals are for the performance at the Community Celebration. The next two rehearsals will be this Saturday and next Saturday. All ages are welcome to attend. Please remember that Martin Luther King Day is not just "a day off", but "a day on" to honor his vision for freedom, opportunity, and justice for all! The MLK Community Celebration will be on Sunday, January 17 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana at 5:00 pm.
For more information, call (217) 356-8176.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Salem Baptist Church
500 South Park Street, Champaign |
Road Song at V. Picasso
Their variety is perfect for the eclectic listener!
 Come to V. Picasso as they present Road Song. Road song is composed of John McMahon and Ann Schuldt. Together the pair provides a range of acoustic sounds including electric, jazz/blues, rock, and country. Their variety is perfect for the eclectic listener.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 pm
V. Picasso Tapas Bar & Lounge
214 West Main Street, Urbana |
Earshot at the Canopy Club
With popular radio hits "Get Away" and "Not Afraid"!
 Earshot, a Los Angeles, California USA-based Alternative-Metal band that came together in the late '90s, originally consisted of Kansas-native singer + guitarist Wil Martin, guitarist Mike Callahan from Ohio, French guitarist Scott Kohler and drummer Dieter Hartmann from Austria. After months of sharing stages with the likes of Kid Rock and Stone Temple Pilots, the group has had two popular radio hits; both of the singles, "Get Away" and "Not Afraid", climbed into The Mainstream Rock chart reaching the #6 and #24 spots, respectively.
For more information, click here!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
9:00 pm
The Canopy Club
708 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana |
Pet U: New Puppy!
Tips for raising a happy and healthy dog!
 This class is essential for anyone who has recently brought a new puppy home or is considering adopting a puppy. Learn about normal puppy behaviors, the importance of socialization, early training, exercise and health care, and how to properly provide for all of the needs of a growing dog. This informative and fun class is presented by Linda Case, adjunct assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, author, and owner of AutumnGold Dog Training Center. Registration is $13.
For more information, click here!
Monday, January 11, 2010
6:30 - 8:00 pm
University of Illinois Small Animal Clinic
1008 West Hazelwood Drive, Urbana |
New Year's Weight Loss Challenge
Education, Nutrition and Action!
 With all the New Year's Eve Resolutions that have been made, take comfort in knowing our Challenges have been helping people drastically change their lives for the better through Education, better Nutrition and taking Action. This program will meet once a week for 1 hour and would run for a 12 week period culminating with a final week as a celebration week for the participants for a total of 13 weeks. In between the meetings, Linda and Mark, as personal wellness coaches, are in contact with the participants to answer any questions and give support.
For more information, call (217) 607-1475.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Lincoln Square Village
300 South Broadway Avenue, Urbana |
Prairie Breezes: Little Oy on the Prairie
A toe-tapping evening of traditional Jewish music from Eastern Europe!
 Children and their families are invited to join Little Oy on the Prairie for a toe-tapping evening of traditional Jewish music from Eastern Europe, tinged with a bit of Gypsy and Arabic influences. The concert will feature Solomon Baer (clarinet), Maria Merkelo (accordion), Josh Houchin (bass), and Bill French (percussion). All Prairie Breezes concerts take place on the second Wednesday of most months and are made possible by the generous support of The Urbana Free Library Foundation.
For more information, click here!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
6:30 - 7:15 pm
Urbana Free Library, Lewis Auditorium
210 West Green Street, Urbana |
Play Dates at the Nature Center
Enjoy an afternoon at the Nature Center and make some new friends!
 Explore the Field Station, check out who is visiting the habitat and gardens via the Wildlife Observation Room, or cozy up with a book in the Resource Room. Join nature center staff to meet one of the education animals!
For more information, call (217) 384-4062.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 North Broadway Avenue, Urbana |
New Paintings by Victor Wang
Fair Hope, Waking Dream, Light Touch and more!
 New paintings by Professor Victor Wang of Fontbonne University in St. Louis. Regular hours, starting in January: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
For more information, call (217) 367-3711.
Through Saturday, January 16, 2010
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cinema Gallery
120 West Main Street, Urbana | |
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111 West Main Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-3872
Susan Toalson
Katie Hansen
Special Events Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator
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Urbana's Top Five Hidden Gems
Courtney Rushforth
Recycling Coordinator U-CYCLE Program
City of Urbana
gives her top five Urbana favorites!
1. Meadowbrook Park
To spend an enjoyable afternoon strolling around and taking photographs
3. Art Mart
Lovely gift items, plus a nice selection of food/snacks from around the globe!
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UBA Welcomes
Two New Members
Weigh Less Get Fit
Mark Jackson
1612 W. White St.
Urbana, IL 61821
(217) 607-1475
Robert M. Finch
Attorney at Law
2203 Combes St.
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-0077
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Coaches vs. Cancer Downtown Throwdown
This campaign provides an opportunity for the downtown districts in Champaign-Urbana to join the team with Coach Bruce Weber to raise funds to support cancer research.
The Urbana Business Association, Krannert Center District, Campustown Business Group, Champaign Downtown Association, The News-Gazette, WDWS and WHMS have all united in an effort to rase funds for this wonderful cause.
Saturday, February 6th is the Illini home game vs. Michigan State at 8:00 pm in the Assembly Hall. ESPN College Gameday will be braodcasting from Champaign-Urbana for the day leading up to the game.
Want to get involved and learn how you can help this cause and be promoted? Click here! |
News-Gazette Wedding Packages
The News-Gazette sends out wedding packages every week to newly engaged couples in our area. We send out roughly 20 or so a month and the mailings contain our I Do Magazine, flyers, brochures, magnets, business cards,
coupons and other things from local businesses that could help in the planning of a wedding.
We'd like to see if any or all of our downtown businesses would like to provide something for these weekly mailings. It's free and is a good way to connect your business with local brides and grooms. The items should be fairly flat and able to fit in a 9"x12" mailing envelope. Nothing heavy please.
Questions about what we are doing or what items are appropriate for mailings? Contact Erin at 217-351-5376 or e-mail me. You may also drop off the items at the
front desk of The News-Gazette. Just put Attn: Erin on them. |
Get On The List
You're invited to submit your information for upcoming events and promotions.
If you would like to be included, please send your event/promotion description and graphic to:
Tyla Conerly
Marketing Coordinator
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