Tag: Community Connections

Sheroes Event Honors Local Women

Join Tanisha King-Taylor, as she celebrates the women who make things happen in our communities. We'll highlight women across Champaign County who are doing things both big and quiet while they shake things up, lead change, and create new ideas. Visit our feminist crafting area, enjoy some food, and get together with others celebrating women … Continue reading Sheroes Event Honors Local Women

AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade and Celebration for Champaign County

Join the celebration. The Parade will begin at 10 am from Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana, proceeding south on Broadway, east on Washington St. to Lierman St. then north to the Brookens County Building parking lot where it will disband. There will be Free Events at Prairie Park including games for kids, food and drink, … Continue reading AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade and Celebration for Champaign County

Progressive Potluck in Coles County September 9

Are you concerned about our community, state, and/or nation? Looking for meaningful conversations? Want to help others? Looking to connect with other progressives and build alliances? Join us for an informal get together. Bring a dish to share and your own reusable tableware (plates, cups, utensils). We will provide drinks and camaraderie. The date is … Continue reading Progressive Potluck in Coles County September 9

Good Editorial by the News Gazette

On this day when many newspapers across the country are speaking out about freedom of the press, making the point that the press is NOT the enemy of the people.  The News Gazette has added their voice with this editorial at:  http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018-08-16/editorial-allies-not-enemies.html. The last paragraph states: "The country and the president would be well served … Continue reading Good Editorial by the News Gazette

Vawter Area Block Party and Carnival

Just a heads up about the upcoming Vawter Area Block Party and Carnival at the Intersection of Vawter and Silver Streets in Urbana on Saturday August 11, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The purpose is to promote "Good in the Hood" by hosting neighborhood based activities. This is the second year that The P.E.A.C.E. Project … Continue reading Vawter Area Block Party and Carnival