City of Urbana Receives Sister Cities Grant
International grant for African sustainability project!
 Sister Cities International has awarded a two-year, $115,000 grant to
the city of Urbana, Illinois to perform projects that address
sanitation, health, and water issues in urban areas of Africa. This
project is funded by a $7.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation.
"This Sister Cities International program represents a major effort
to address fundamental needs of citizens of urban areas in Africa," said
Patrick Madden, President and CEO, Sister Cities International. "These
sister cities represent some of the strongest partnerships between the
U.S. and Africa and will become the measure of how cities can help each
other and leave an enduring legacy in tangible ways."
For more information, click here!
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High Heels After FiveJoin April spokeswoman Susan
Toalson from The UBA!
 All
the Hits, Q96, 105.9 WGKC, 95.3 The Wolf & 95.3 The Source, Shelby
Motors, Macy's, Refinery & Prospect Bank present High Heels After 5!
Helping local charities one high heel at a time. For a $5 donation
that
will benefit A Woman's
Fund you can enjoy a night out after work, a great drink, lots of
hourdorves, and a chance to win FABULOUS PRIZES including $25 gift card
to Macy's!
For more
information, click here!
Thursday, April
29, 2010
5:00 - 7:00
pm
88 Broadway
300 South Broadway Avenue, Urbana
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Inquire. Engage.
Connect.
 Join us for an
evening of
exciting county-wide innovation conversation as you, your colleagues,
friends, and
our invited guests take to the stage for a lightning round of
enterprising ideas, artistic expressions, global discussion, and fresh
perspectives on VISUALIZATION.
For
more information, click here!
Thursday, April
29, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Radio Maria
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Ultimate Summer Saturday Kicks Off
Bring the kids to downtown Urbana and enjoy $5 all
you can ride inflatable activities and cheer on the runners!
Send your loved one
off to run in the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon, and come celebrate
in downtown Urbana! The Marathon runners are expected to be in downtown Urbana from 7:00 - 9:45 am so our restaurants
and shops are opening at 7:00 am so you can enjoy: - Breakfast
or coffee at Courier Cafe
Breakfast burrito, Mimosa or Bloody
Mary at Crane Alley Inflatable attractions, games, $5
all-you-can-ride wristbands Shop on at Furniture Lounge, The
Wooden Hanger, Cinema
Gallery, Shared Space Artist Co-op, and message therapy at Green
Yoga Spa
Breakfast at La Gourmandise starts at 7:30 am Wind,
Water & Light Artisans Gallery opens at 8:00 am Strawberry
Fields hosts a "Grassroots Revival" at 11:00 am
Look out for our Top Ten Marathon Edition for details about all Downtown Urbana has scheduled to kick off the Ultimate Summer Saturday!Saturday, May 1, 2010 Festivities start at
7:00 am Main Street &
Downtown Urbana
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Lemonade Day
It's not too late to sign up a child, donate, sponsor or volunteer!
Lemonade Day is a free citywide community educational program designed to teach youth how to start, own and operate their own business - a lemonade stand. This Sunday, thousands of kids in Central Illinois will set up lemonade stands in our community, providing schools, businesses and families the unique opportunity to come together to help our next generation learn essential entrepreneurial skills and valuable life lessons. We also encourage you to set up your lemonade
stand on Saturday, because 20,000 people are anticipated to participate
in this year's Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon! What a great
opportunity to sell lemonade!
For more information, click here!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
All Day
All Over Champaign-Urbana
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C-U Bike to Work Day
The first 500 people to register
will get a
free
t-shirt!
 Hundreds of people in Champaign-Urbana will bike to work that day,
gathering
at one of four area Bike Stations to enjoy a light breakfast, meet
others that
biked to work, and win prizes. Bike to
Work Day is
a national event, held on May 21, led by the League of American
Bicyclists. Champaign-Urbana is tailoring the event to fit the University's academic
calendar, but the premise is the same: encourage people to bike to work
that
day, whether it's for the first time or the 1,000th time.
For more information or to register, click here!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
All Day
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Community Experiences
World Night of Krannert Spice!
Experience an international coffee cupping, Spanish Tapas and an
amazing performance at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts:Let it all come together, harmonizing and spicing up our
corner of the world by enjoying:
Sensational tastes at Champaign's own Columbia Street Roastery
invites you to experience tasting coffee the way the professional
buyers and coffee connoisseurs do International fare at V. Picasso Explore a selection of 15 types of tapas
shared open style (drinks
included!) 35th Anniversary Celebration of the University of Illinois'
La Casa Cultural Latina with Ozomatli at Krannert
Center 20% off at Krannert's gift shop, good for one week when
you show your Community Experience Ticket!
Jim
Zimmerman, Experience Maker
jim@thedotworldgroup.comor (618) 534-2102
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Columbia Street Roastery at 4:30 pm
V. Picasso at 6:00 pm
Ozomatli at 7:30 pm
The price per person for this package is $65.00
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Pushing the Envelope
A show of fabulous one-of-a-kind studio furniture by artist Thomas
Skaggs!
Now Through Saturday, May 22, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cinema Gallery
120 West Main Street, Urbana
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Cake Decorating Classes at Madeline's in
May
It's fun and easy!
 New cake decorating
classes starting in
May at Madeline's! See how easy it is
to make beautifully
decorated cakes. Affordable sugar
arts classes right here
in Central Illinois! Classes are taught
in a beautiful loft
studio on Main Street, in the heart of downtown Urbana. From novice to
professional, there is
something for everyone at Madeline's Sugar Arts Classes.
For more information, click here!
Classes start first week of May, see
website for details
8:30 pm - 2:00 am
Madeline's Confectionary Arts Studio & Gallery
122A West Main Street, Urbana
Next to Cinema Gallery, above the bakery
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2nd Saturday Vendor Call
Socialized shopping and playing all day long!
 We
are inviting vendors and artists a like to come sell their global arts and
crafts. If you have international jewelry, paintings, photographs, toys, and so
much more then you have to check this event out! This is a great
opportunity to promote your culture and make extra money for you or your
organization. There is also availability for performers and entertainment. This event will take place every second
Saturday of the month through September.
For more information, call (217) 344-3872.
For a vendor application, click here!
First 2nd Saturday will be Saturday, May 8, 2010
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Main & Broadway, Downtown Urbana
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111 West Main Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-3872
Susan Toalson
Special Events Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator
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2010 UBA Board Members
President
Chris Harlan
Vice President
Stephanie Bond
Treasurer
Jennifer Rybicki
Secretary
Tom Carrino
Members
Joe Duchene
Wade Franklin
Pamela Franks
Ted Jeurrisen
Jan Kijowski
Brian McKay
Amanda McWilliams Dan Manolakes
Leah Pettit
Becky Weber
Paul Wirth |
35th Urbana Sweetcorn Festival Presenting
Sponsors:
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UBA Welcomes New Member:
Freestar Bank
Joyce Remesch
2510 S. Philo Rd, Urbana
(217) 344-1300
www.freestarbank.com |
Market at the Square"Run or Shine" at the first market of the year with the Illinois Marathon on Saturday, May 1, 2010Join thousands of residents and visitors during
Market season and connect with growers. Choose locally-raised foods and
treasure-hunt among the art and craft vendor booths. Gather information
about local organizations and campaigns on Community Row. Catch up with
friends, take in a set from local performers, and enjoy the
public-square atmosphere the Market has to offer.
Saturday morning at Market at the Square is one of Urbana's signature
institutions. It's a great way to kick off your Saturday!
For more information, click here!
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