Are you curious about what local high school students are doing as a follow up to the March for Our Lives and Wear Orange events? We posted a short comment about this topic showing that their activism continues. Now there's a longer article on the organizing going on. It's an article by the blog "Cheat … Continue reading More on the CU Student Activist Organization (SAO)
Category: Community Connections
Jettie Rhodes Day Community Day on June 23
Saturday, June 23, 12-4pm King Park - 915 W Wascher, Urbana FREE! Martin Luther King Jr-Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day was founded by the late Mrs. Jettie Rhodes. Mrs. Rhodes had a famous quote: "Who's your neighbor?" This day is all about giving back to the community with fun, family, networking, and a diverse atmosphere. Plan … Continue reading Jettie Rhodes Day Community Day on June 23
Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING 153 years since the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas and freed the last of the slaves. Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States, is one event you don’t want to miss. The event is presented by … Continue reading Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration
2018 MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day at King Park
It's a huge community event! New flyers printed for the 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day on Saturday, June 23rd from 12-4pm at King Park, Urbana, IL show more than 40 organizations participting. Food, information, fun and entertainment! The committee doing the planning is working incredibly hard to … Continue reading 2018 MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day at King Park
Update: Nursing Home Sale Approved by County Board
Below is an update on the Champaign County Nursing Home sale approved on May 24. This summary is taken from the very informative Cheat Sheet of Champaign County. Also see our earlier posts on this topic here and here. At their May 24 meeting, the Champaign County Board approved the sale of the Champaign County … Continue reading Update: Nursing Home Sale Approved by County Board
JKC Test Site 