This provocative talk on design ethics might spark a debate with the audience. The presenter will show well-known design products and processes that promise to deliver unique experiences. His critique of these examples will uncover ethical questions related to oppression.Being a designer, is it ethical to design an experience for another human being? To what […]

Ages 4-12Human Kinetics Park Boo-rific Halloween Egg Hunt is a fast-paced night time egg hunt. Participants will race against time and others in pursuit of their share of thousands of eggs. Come in your costume and bring your flashlight and a basket for collecting eggs. Registration is required. Time: 7p Deadline:  October 5, 2022 Fee(R/NR): $2/$3. Martens Center […]

FREE Less than bewitched by last year’s Halloween outfits? Creating closet room for a new costume? Donate your old threads and give kids a night of happy haunting! DONATE: September 19-October 13 at any Champaign Park District facility GIVEAWAY: Sat, October 15 (10a-noon) at Douglass Community Center Donation of items is not required to pick […]

Join the Champaign Public Library in exploring physics concepts through fun (and explosive!) demos. The Physics Van is a volunteer-based outreach program of the University of Illinois Physics Department.————————————————- Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. . […]

Join the Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce and learn the best tips and tricks to start your business in central Illinois.At this webinar, Will Kyles, president of Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce (CCBCC), will cover: Access to Capital Contracting Entrepreneurship Advocacy Business Development About the Presenter: Will Kyles is the Deputy Mayor at Large and […]

Join the City of Champaign for a celebration of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! Located at Hedge POP! Park (intersection of Hedge Rd. and Garden Hills Dr.) come decorate authentic sugar skulls or other Halloween craft items. And be sure to dress-up for the costume contest! Kids can play carnival games at the expo […]

Douglass Community CenterJoin us at Douglass Park for our annual Halloween party! Enjoy activities, free candy giveaway, and more! Kids must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Questions: lynne.franco@champaignparks.org or 217-398-2573

Join the Champaign Public Library for an evening of jazz to celebrate the start of the CU Jazz Fest!Help us celebrate the kickoff to the 8th annual   Champaign Urbana Jazz Fest! Come out and enjoy an hour of music by the Jazz Duo from 4:30-5:30 pm in the library cafe. Located in the Main Library […]

Are you a performing artist? We want to give you the chance to shine. Just bring your talent, materials, and instruments—we’re going to JAM!We meet the fourth Friday of the month, after hours at the Douglass Branch Library. You’ll have a chance to connect with other performers and try something new. Open to instrumentalists, singers, […]

America Recycles Day, a program of Keep America Beautiful, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.  Each Keep America Beautiful affiliate community hosts an event in early November tailored to their unique needs.  The local event is an opportunity to raise awareness for the national America Recycles […]

Come learn a new craft at Crafty Adults!**Douglass Branch Library (504 E. Grove St., Champaign, IL 61820)** One of our favorite events is back! Get cozy and join local artist Lori Fuller to create a beautiful acrylic painting. About the Instructor: This workshop is presented by Lori Fuller. Lori is a local visual artist and educator whose […]