Champaign County Community Coalition
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Need a craft or something fun to make? Come pick up a kit at the Urbana Free Library (210 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801)! Start creating something crafty, together! The Urbana Free Library’s Family Craft Kit provides the materials and instructions you need to do an easy art project with children. A new […]
Celebrate Halloween and autumn with a book treat!Kids can choose one free book to take home and keep by visiting the Main Library’s Children’s Desk or the Douglass Branch from Tuesday, October 25 – Monday, October 31 during open hours. Halloween and autumn themed books will be available.
Auction website: https://unitingpride.betterworld.org/auctions/2022-pride-fest-auctionHelp Uniting Pride raise some much needed funds by bidding on amazing items donated by local businesses and generous community members. You can get a deal, we can get some support – it’s a win-win!
Join the McKinley Foundation to watch a screening of this classic must-watch. “Paris is Burning” is the quintessential documentary that chronicles the New York’s drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing, and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality. If you’re a fan of “Pose” or […]
Anita Purves Nature Center (1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana)Calling Local Youth LGBTQIA+ Artists! Are you a middle- or high-school student who draws, paints, or takes photographs? Would you like to submit a piece of art for display at the Anita Purves Nature Center this fall? Support is available through the Art Coop and the UP […]
The Spurlock Museum is excited to have a panel of diverse experts to discuss how to handle conversations with folks who are resistant to accept and support queer issues. From the perspectives of rurality, religion, and many years of counseling experience, our panel will provide attendees with a toolbox for handling tough conversations with those […]
In light of the recent Supreme Court Dobbs v Jackson decision, this panel will address the ways in which Reproductive Justice touches all our lives, as well as how it impacts the most marginalized members of our community even more deeply. This far-reaching shift in public policy is already having devastating effects. Come hear from […]
Dr. Dorothy Espelage is an internationally recognized scholar whose career has been dedicated to understanding and preventing bullying and violence in schools. Her research prioritizes the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ youth. Join us as she and two of her graduate student mentees offer suggestions from the most up-to-date research regarding how to support LGBTQ […]
Spurlock Museum of World Cultures – 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801, and streamed online to UP’s Facebook and Youtube pagesTwo-Spirit is a term used within Indigenous communities, encompassing cultural, spiritual, sexual and gender identity. This panel will discuss the history of Two-Spirit identities and the experiences of being Two-Spirit in our world today. […]
“Resist Erasure” is a juried art exhibition of submitted by area high school and college students in response to a rising number of state bills limiting LGBTQIA2S+ rights, book bans, harassment and more.Join us at Artists’ Alley located at the McKinley Foundation for an opening reception on Thursday, September 29, 4:30 to 7 PM. Exhibition […]
About the film:Michael Mayer’s “gripping feature debut”, Out in the Dark, tackles the complexities of gay life within the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. “An edgy tale of sociopolitical intrigue,” Out in the Dark had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, sold to more than 40 countries, played in over 130 film […]
Families and young people deserve a Pride Party all your own and so here it is! Join Uniting Pride as they celebrate Pride with art, music, some free yummy treats, and lots more fun stuff. Something for all ages, whether you’re a family with littles, pre-teens, or teenagers. Free book giveaway to attendees while supplies […]
The 2022 CU Pride Parade will step off at 11am in Campustown and then make its way to downtown Urbana. Parade map to come so attendees can know where to get a good viewing spot. New this year: we’ll be judging parade entries and giving out awards at the Fair. So if you march in […]
The Pride Fest Fair is back in downtown Urbana at the intersection of Race and Main streets. We’ll shut the area down and have entertainment, vendors, activities, art, community organizations sharing information, and more! This year we’re excited to have the One Community Together stage that was formerly a part of the Sweetcorn Festival. More […]
Join the Champaign Park District on Saturday, October 1, 12pm-3pm for the ribbon cutting (12pm) and grand opening of the much-anticipated Martens Center and renovated Human Kinetics Park (1515 N. Market Street, Champaign)! This free event will feature tours of the new, innovative facility, giveaways, and fun games and activities.Martens Center features include: innovation center, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Champaign Public Library for an afternoon of Halloween fun with crafts, games, and activities! Plus take home a free book as a special treat! Costumes and kids of all ages are welcome.Please join us in room A & B for this Spooktacular event!
This year, Champaign Public Library is a universal site for voting from October 31 through November 8.Stop by to vote at the library! VOTING AT THE LIBRARY 200 W. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820 Robeson Pavilion, Room C Early Voting • Monday, October 31, 11 am – 6 pm • Tuesday, November 1, 11 am […]
Library staff will be available to help with your job application, resume, or career questions.Walk-in appointments are encouraged. No registration required. Career questions? We can help. champaign.org/career
Looking for Medicare Help? Come to the Main Library, Busey Bank Conference Room (222)!Adani Sanchez, Client Services Coordinator for Champaign County Health Care Consumers, will be available to answer your questions about Medicare’s Open Enrollment, October 15 – December 7. Register for an appointment through the Sign Up link below or call the library at […]
Meet a live screech owl and learn about the adaptations and habitat of these native birds of prey with a naturalist from the Anita Purves Nature Center.————————————————- 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. . . . […]
In this monthly series, the Champaign Public Library will be exploring all that Champaign has to offer!Board games, video games, card games, oh my! We will have a variety of games across a variety of platforms for you to try out on November 3. Live Action Games will provide emulators and video games for this event […]
Anita Purves Nature Center1505 N. Broadway Urbana, IL 61801 2173844062 All ages welcome! This year we will be working alongside City of Urbana’s U-Cycle program again to offer a theme of “Up-Cycled Art!” With the help of local resources and professionals, we will reuse items to create art pieces for display, prolonging their life and […]
This year, Champaign Public Library is a universal site for voting from October 31 through November 8.Stop by to vote at the library! VOTING AT THE LIBRARY 200 W. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820 Robeson Pavilion, Room C Early Voting • Monday, October 31, 11 am – 6 pm • Tuesday, November 1, 11 am […]
Let’s rock out together with Sarah Jayne Lane! This show will be full of music and dancing, non-stop fun, and excitement!Her mixture of standard kid tunes with her original kindie tracks makes for a jamming good party! Please join us at the Champaign Public Library (200 W. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820) in Rooms A […]
