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16th Annual Twin City Twosome

16th Annual Twin City Twosome Saturday, May 10th, 9 a.m. at Crystal Lake Park.

You may register online at www.twincitiestwosome.com, mail your registration and check to Human Kinetics, or register and pick up your race packets at the following times: Friday, May 9, from noon to 6 p.m., at Human Kinetics, 1607 N. Market St., Champaign. Race day, from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Crystal Lake House.

Preregistration (postmarked by May 3): Adults; $20 with T-shirt; $16 without T-shirt. 18 or younger; $12 with T-shirt; $8 without T-shirt.

After May 4: Adults; $22 with T-shirt; $18 without T-shirt. 18 or younger; $12 with T-shirt; $8 without T-shirt.

Champaign County Audubon Society 2008 Spring Bird Count

Saturday, May 10, Champaign County Audubon Society (CCAS) 2008 Spring Bird Count. This statewide spring bird count is done county by county, with CCAS responsible for Champaign and Piatt Counties.

Lots of help is needed, if you are available to help, please contact Beth Chato at (217) 344-6803 or Charlene Anchor at (217) 359-8214.

Parkland College Art and Design Student Juried Exhibition

The Parkland College Art gallery will be hosting an exhibit featuring the work of parkland college student's in classes that include: ceramics, metals, sculpture, 2-dimensional design, 3-dimensional design, drawing 1, drawing 2, painting and watercolor, and photography. The exhibit is open now though May 10th. For more information, call (217) 351-2485.

Prescription Drug Help from the Social Security Administration

Here is a great Mother's day idea. If you mom is on Medicare and has limited income, extra help is available to pay prescription drug costs. Social Security has the information. Just go to the Social Security Administration website by clicking the link above and filling out an easy-to-use online application. You can also call Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 to apply over the phone. So this Mother's Day, give mom a gift that will last for many years. You could help her save as much as $3600 a year with her prescription drug costs.

For even more info. call the local Area 8 Champaign District Social Security office at 373-0633.

Rantoul Community Bicycle Recycling Program

The Rantoul Community Bicycle Recycling Program is a volunteer program, started in 2001 and managed by Mrs. Michelle Clayton, that reconditions and recycles used bicycles to children in need of a bike within the Rantoul area.

An estimated 60 bikes will be given to children on Saturday, May 10, at Rantoul Super Wal-Mart, from 9 a.am to 1 p.m.

For more information call (217) 893-9144 or (217) 893-4291 (fax 893-9711).

Son's of the American Legion - 2nd Annual Poker Run

The 2nd Annual Poker Run will be May 10. Sign up will be from 10 to noon at Boomerang's bar & grill at 1309 E Washington St. in Urbana. The run will begin at noon and will be $15 a person or $20 per couple. All proceeds will go to the Children's Miracle Network.

Special Olympics - 2008 Spring Games

Special Olympics athletes from the Eastern Prairie Area 8 Program are competing in the 2008 Special Olympics Spring Games on Saturday, May 10th from 9:30am to 2:00pm at Central High School in Clifton. Area 8 is composed of Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Kankakee, Piatt and Vermilion counties.

Truckload Sale

Truckload Sale, 2107 High Cross Road Urbana (across form Apple Dumpling Restaurant) :

May 1st- Early Bird Sale 40% off 4-8 p.m.

May 2nd-3rd 50% off 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

May 9th- 60% off 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Final Blow-Out Sale - Everything Goes!

Don't miss the "Secret Auction" of Authentic purses- Kate Spade, COACH, Cole Haan & Longchamp!

For more information contact: Apostolic Life (217) 367-5433

Krannert Art Museum presents Jay Ryan: Animals and Objects In and Out of Water

Jay Ryan: Animals and Objects In and Out of Water. Now through May 11th. Rock is a visual as well as aural medium; Jay Ryan's artwork is musical, similar to the album covers and gatefold sleeves of the 1960s and 1970s. Ryan's images are as unpredictable as rock 'n roll. For more information call 217-333-1861 or click the link above.

Parkland Presents "Harvey"

Parkland Theatre students are proud to present the classic American comedy "Harvey." Harvey is the Pulitzer Prize winning story by Mary Chase. Performances are May 7, 8, 9, 10 at 8pm and May 11 at 3pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, and youth. On opening night, all tickets are 2 for 1.

Urbana High School Spring Musical

The Production of the Urbana High School spring musical, All Shook Up, will be held at Urbana Middle School. The show will open Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and will run Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. as well. Tickets are $6.00; for more information call (217) 384-3650

The Parkland Community Orchestra and Concert Band

The Parkland Community Orchestra and Parkland Community Concert Band will present their final concert of the season on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the Parkland Theatre.

For more information contact: Jeffery Marshall (217) 344-4110.

Alzheimer's Support Group

The Alzheimer's Support Group will meet Tuesday, May 13 at 7pm in the Activity Room at the Carle Arbours, 302 W. Burbash, Savoy. Call 217-383-3090 for more information.

Doyle Dykes at C.V. Lloyde Music Center

C.V. Lloyd Music Center and Taylor Guitars will be presenting a guitar workshop taught by Doyle Dykes on Tuesday May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free but reservations are recommended. For more information or to make reservations call (217) 352-7031.

Tai Chi Classes at the Maple Center

The Maple Center, Inc will once again be offering Tai Chi classes. The classes will begin Tuesday, May 13th and will continue through the proceeding eight weeks. The classes will be taught at the Landsbaum center for Health Education, the cost will be $55 but the Maple Center policy is to offer a sliding-scale fee based on income for those who cannot afford the full amount. For more information or to register call (812) 234-8733.

Village of Rantoul

There will be a meeting of the Tree Commission on Thursday, May 8 at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building.

The Chanute Rantoul National Aviation Center Redevelopment Commission will meet on May 14, at 1:15 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Rantoul Business Center.

For more information call (217) 893-1661.

Free Medical Exams for Uninsured Women in Illinois

The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will be holding enrollment days for women ages 35 to 64. Once enrolled in the IBCCP, qualified women will have acess to FREE mammograms, pap tests, breast and pelvic exams.

The enrollment days for Champaign County are:

Monday, May 12th
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Frances Nelson Health Center
819 West Bloomington Rd.
Champaign, IL 61820

Thursday, May 15th
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Champaign Public Library
Robeson Pavilion Room A
200 West Green St.
Champaign, IL 61820

If you are unable to attend the dates above, call 373-9281 or visit them at 201 W. Kenyon Rd in Champaign.

For more info call CUPHD at 352-7961 or click the link above.

Longaberger Basket Bingo

Mattoon American Legion post #88 will be sponsoring Longaberger Basket bingo on May 15th at 6:00 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for 10 games, all proceeds will benefit boy scouts troop #77. For more information call (217)-258-6485.

Charity Yard Sale

Champaign County's A Woman's Fund inc. will be holding a charity yard sale on Friday May 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1304 East Main Street in Urbana. All proceeds from the sale will benefit victims of violence in East Central Illinois. For more information call (217) 384-4462

Dedication Ceremony in honor of PFC Robert C. Burke

PFC Robert C. Burke, a Monticello native who was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 20, 1970, will be honored at a dedication ceremony in Quantico, Virginia on May 16. For more information click the link above.

17th Annual Children's Building Fair

The 17th Annual Children's Building Fair is scheduled for Saturday May 17th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held in the Orpheum parking lot in downtown Champaign. The Champaign Historic Preservation Commission will be conducting historic walking tours at the event. Walking tours are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. starting and finishing at the Orpheum. For more information call 352-2400 or click the link above.

Annual Iris Show

The Prairie Iris Society presents their 21st annual iris show May 17th, 2008 at the Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana. All iris growers are invited to enter the show. Entries are accepted from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17th. Judging begins at 11:00 a.m. The show is free and open to the public after judging is complete at approximately noon.

Champaign County Audubon Society Birdathon

Week of May 11-17: Champaign County Audubon Society (CCAS) Birdathon. We hope everyone will participate in the 2008 CCAS Birdathon Week, either as a birder or a donator. This is our major fund source for our Kendeigh Research Grant program. For details call (217) 344-6803.

Jefferson Middle School Presents...

Jefferson Middle School is proud to announce its Spring musical, "Wonderland! The Musical Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice." With hip-hopping music, it's an upbeat, coming-of-age story that audiences of all ages will enjoy. The musical will take place on Friday, May 16 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 17 at 1:30pm and 7:30pm at Jefferson Middle School, 1115 S. Crescent, Champaign.

Parkland Pops to perform "A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll"

Parkland Pops to perform "A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll" concert on Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at Parkland Theatre.

Enjoy "Rock Around The Clock," "Stand by Me," "Let It Be," "Great Balls of Fire," and other popular rock tunes.

For more information contact Brian Hagry, Director, at (217) 373-3781 ext. 6355

Grace United Methodist Church Spring Concert

"The Amazing Music of Grace" - Annual Spring Concert - at Grace United Methodist Church, 2004 South Philo Road, Urbana. Sunday, May 18 at 6 p.m.

Among the entertainers will be: Grace Channel Choir, Angelus Bell Choir, Kids Choir, LifeSong Praise Team, brass and piano solos. This concert is free.