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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY AFL-CIO LABOR DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION!

Monday September 6, 2010

Parade 10:00 am

Celebration Picnic immediately following

Parade begins at Illinois and Broadway in Urbana traveling down Broadway to
Washington. It then goes east on Washington to Lierman where it turns north to the Brookens Building parking lot.

A Celebration Party follows at Prairie Park with food, beverages, inflatable games for the children, Kilborn Alley band, raffle with $1500 grand prize.


Contact Dorinda Miller 217-979-1005 for information.

11th Annual Good Day Neighbor

Blossom Basket Florist will host the 11th Good Day Neighbor Day September 8th starting at 7AM until flowers are gone.

Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Times Center.

A night of Afro-Caribbean Flava, Culture & Riddim"

In essence, the collaborative event will feature Afro-Caribbean flavor
throughout the live performances and interviews at V. Picasso's in
Downtown Urbana on 9/9@9pm. The last event we filmed there welcomed over a
hundred people to watch a night of Cuban folk music, poetry and live
dancing.

CARIBE URBANO
"A night of Afro-Caribbean Flava, Culture & Riddim"

hosted by
GAMMA PHI OMEGA INTERNATIONAL SORORITY INC - LAMBDA CHAPTER. @ UIUC,
mambo italiano,
& The Show

featuring special guest
ANGELINA COTLER
Associate Director
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Scheduled To Perform

* DANCE2XS CALIENTE
* Magnetic w/ Yolanda R., Andrew Brill & Mr. T
* and many more

Haitian Benefit Sale

Haitian Benefit Sale to benefit ladies and their families at Centre Lumiere in Haiti

Fri. Sept. 10 11 am to 7 pm
Sat. Sept. 11 9 am to 12 noon

Apostolic Christian Church
1401 Devonshire Dr
Champaign 61822

Handmade items: clothing to fit American Girl Dolls, neck scarves, purses/bags, tablecloths'napkins, greeting cards and more

Contact person: Margie Heintz at 217/493-6410

Whitetail Unlimited 3rd Annual

Local Chapter of Whitetail Unlimited will be hosting their 3rd Annual
Banquet on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The banquet will be held at the
Gifford Community Center, 101 S. Main St, Gifford, IL. Registration
deadline is September 3, 2010. Social Hour will begin at 5:00pm and
dinner will start at 7:00pm with a 2-meat buffet.

This fundraising event will include a dinner, auction, and prizes with a
wide array of products such as firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor related equipment, artwork, and collectibles only available at
WTU events.

Community Education Classes

Commmunity Education Classes begin Monday, September 13th.

Make new friends and expand your horizons by taking a class in something fun and interesting at Urbana Adult Education.

Call the Urbana Adult Education office at 384-3530 for more information or visit the website.

Feline Wellness

A Guide to a Lifetime of Wellness for Your Cat. Studies have shown that the number of cats kept as pets outnumbers dogs, yet they receive significantly less veterinary care. Further studies haveindicated that an inability to recognize signs of illness or injury is a key factor why cat owners are unaware of their cat's medical needs. As
the companion who cares for your cat every day, there's much that you can
do to keep your cat healthy and happy. Whether it's ensuring your cat gets
proper veterinary care, understanding behavior and environmental issues
that promote a healthy life style, or the common signs of aging and
age-related diseases, this lecture provides guidance on making the most of
your cat's life from kittenhood through its senior years.


When: September 13, 2010 6:30-8 pm
Where: Small Animal Clinic, Room 80, 2001 S. Lincoln, Urbana

Champaign County Court Appointed Special Advocates seeks additional volunteer advocates

Champaign County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will be conducting training classes for potential new advocates to speak up for abused and neglected children in Champaign County Court.


CASA will provide all the training necessary to become an advocate. No specific experience is required, however you must be 21 years old.

More information is on their website or you can call them at 384-9065

America's POW's and MIA's Special Ceremony

The Air Force Jr. ROTC Saber Team from Alton High School in Alton, Illinois
will honor America's POW's and MIA's with a special ceremony at the Chanute
Air Museum in Rantoul, Illinois. The event will be held at sunset (7:00
p.m.) on National POW/MIA Remembrance Day (Friday, September 17th). The
"POW/MIA Table Ceremony" pays a distinctive tribute to all POW's and MIA's regardless of branch of service. The public is invited to this emotional and unique observance that combines the spoken word and music, symbolism and
precision drill movements. Following the service, the table will be left as
part of the permanent POW/MIA display at the museum.

Admission is free

Antique Car and Truck Show

There will be a Antique Car and Truck show Sunday September 19th at the Dana Colbert Park on East Church Street in Savoy.

Registration is 8AM to 10AM. The show is 10AM to 4PM.

It is $15 dollars per vehicle.

Champaign Park District Free Fitness Classes

From September 13 to 19th you can join a Champaign Park District group fitness class for free.

For more information visit the website.

Shriners Hospitals for Children 2010 Tournament Program

The Champaign County Bassmasters and Illini Shrine Club will have a regional tournament on September 19th. The tournament is to be held at Springfield Lake.

If you have any questions contact Gary Montgomery at 217-202-6128.

Illini Union Rec Room Offers U.S. Armed Forces Veterans Student Bowling League

The Illini Union Rec Room will offer a bowling league for veterans and currently enlisted members of the United
States Armed Forces. The league was started last spring with funding from the Student Affairs Strategic Initiative Grant Program and in cooperation with the Counseling Center to assist armed service veterans in establishing a healthy social network as they adapt to campus life at the University of Illinois.

League will meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm beginning September 21st and is limited to 48 people. University of
Illinois veterans can register for free by September 14th on-line or in person at Illini Union Rec Room, Lower Level; 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61821.

Wish Granting Volunteers Needed

What can you do to help brighten the life of a child battling a life-threatening illness? Bring hope, strength and joy back into their lives by becoming a volunteer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. The Foundation is hosting a free training for wish granting volunteers on Thursday, September 23rd from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Champaign, Illinois. Also, the Foundation is especially looking for volunteers who are bilingual in English and Spanish to fill a continuing need for bilingual wish granters.

To attend the training, potential volunteers must complete the volunteer application and an online training in advance; therefore, RSVP is required by September 15th. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. All volunteers must be over 18, must submit an application, reference and background check and must complete an online and brief in-person training to begin granting wishes. To begin the process, complete the volunteer application at www.wishes.org or contact Dan White at white@wishes.org or call 800.978.9474.

Slot and Wing Extreme Challenge

Slot and Wing will have Extreme R/C Challenge bash Saturday 25th.

The Fourth Spiritual Health Fair

The Fourth Spiritual Health Fair
Saturday, September 25, 2010
from10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at Lincoln Square Mall
Urbana, IL

A wonderful line-up of booths and programs for the day. Special events
include a drumming circle, tai chi, TAE GYUK (ki development) and emotional
integration classes, live acoustic enlivening music, and labyrinth walk.
And don't forget to taste those karma-free snacks!

2010 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards Call for Nominations

Champaign, IL.-The cities of Champaign and Urbana are accepting nominations
for the 2010 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards. Awardees will be
honored Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S. Neil Street,
Champaign, with a 6 p.m. reception and 6:30 p.m. dinner program.
The purpose of the International Humanitarian Awards are:
• to honor individuals/organizations whose work has contributed significantly to
international understanding, cooperation, friendship and development;
• to recognize the richness of Champaign County’s international contributions,
concerns and commitments in the following categories: agriculture, hospitality,
humanitarian relief, human rights, research/education, and trade and business;
• to educate the public about the connections that exist between our local and
global community.
Nominations are being accepted and should illustrate how a candidate’s
extraordinary international service has improved the lives and contributed to the well being
of people in the following areas: agriculture; hospitality; humanitarian relief; human rights;
research/education; trade and business.
Nomination forms may be obtained by visiting the City of Champaign website

Sundowners Car Club/Hooters 5th Annual Cruise-In

Sundowners Car Club/Hooters 5th Annual Cruise-In, 1706 S. State St.,
Champaign, IL. Registration 5:00 to 7:00 PM, show 6:30 to 9:00 PM.
Registration fee $5.00. Trophies to Best of Show, Best of Class (5),
and Hooters' Choice (3). Classes - Street Rod, Muscle Car, Truck,
Special Interest and Restored or Original. Info - call Gene Shelton,
217 367-9557 and leave message.

Golfing Benefit for Special Olympics Illinois/Eastern Prairie

What: 11th annual Golfing Benefit for Special Olympics Illinois/Eastern Prairie.

Where: Urbana Country Club

When: Friday October 1st Noon Shotgun Start...Dinner at 4PM.

More information contact Jackie Walk at 217-355-1750.

Sew Special ’10 featuring Sue Hausmann

Sew Special ’10 featuring Sue Hausmann and other talented presenters including fiber arts, quilting, machine embroidery, and sewing demos, lectures, workshops, and Illinois State Make It With Wool contest and style show. Presented by the Central llinois/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild.
October 2, 2010 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1913 W. Townline Rd., Peoria
Registration required.

Members: 50 Non-members: $60 Students: $35 Vendor sales. Continental breakfast, lunch, and door prizes included.

Event contact: Gisela Schuman (309) 245-4884
Membership contact: peoriaasg@yahoo.com

Douglas County Search and Rescue

The Douglas County Search and Rescue Team will be hosting 3 different classes in June, August, and October.

Class Times:

Saturday June 26th
Saturday August 28th
Saturday and Sunday October 16th and 17th.

For more information or to sign up call 217-253-9538.

Alzheimer Support Group

The Hawthorne Inn of Danville will host an Alzheimer Support Group meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

The Hawthorne Inn is located at 3222 Independence Drive, Danville, IL.

For more information contact Kim Leloup at 217-431-1600 ext 5.

Lamon House Open

Te Lamon House located in Lincoln Park on North Logan Avenue, in Danville will be open for visitors on Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 PM from May 2nd to October 31st.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted for maintenance of the house.

Illini Quarterback Club Dinner

The Illini Quarterback Club will host Dinner before the WDWS Ron Zook Radio
Show on Thursdays before away football games. The live call-in show will
feature Brian Barnhart, the play-by-play voice of Fighting Illini football.
Brian will be fielding questions from the audience at the dinner and via the
phone for Illinois Coach Ron Zook. Dinner starts at 6PM and the Radio Show
begins at 7PM. Cost for the dinner is $18.00. Dates for the dinner are:

September 2, 2010

October 7, 2010

October 14, 2010

November 4, 2010

November 18, 2010

December 1, 2010

RSVP's for Dinners are required by the Tuesday before the dinner. You may
RSVP via e-mail at illini.qb.club@gmail.com or telephone on our hotline at 217-366-3501.

FREE Self Defense classes

Classes will be 1-2pm on the following Saturdays: March 13, April 10, May 15, June 12, July 10, August 21, September 11, October 16, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4, 2010.

Who can attend?
This class is FREE to ANYONE who wants to come: we welcome Adult and Teen Men and Women of all abilities. Children 8 and over are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult! Previous martial art experience is not needed.

Why is this class free?
In light of the recent economic crisis, the World Hwa Rang Do® Association and the Hwa Rang Do Champaign Academy is now offering free and open self-defense classes to the public, to empower our communities regardless of financial situation. We believe that everyone
should have basic and effective knowledge on how to defend themselves against an attacker, bully or any other act of physical aggression. We welcome people from all walks of life, genders, and martial arts skill levels to come participate, make new friends and help us build community.

What do we do?
Learn and more importantly “practice” the essentials of awareness and useful self-defense techniques in a friendly, safe environment.

Where is the class held?
The Hwa Rang Do Martial Art Academy is conveniently located 2 blocks south of I-74 in the Northgate Plaza - 1508 N. Cunningham in Urbana. RSVPs are not required but are helpful: call 344-6272. Walk-ins are welcome.

No uniforms required. Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement.

What is Hwa Rang Do?
The martial and healing art of Hwa Rang Do was founded as a belt-by-belt system in 1960 by Dr. Joo Bang Lee and is one of the most comprehensive martial art systems in the World. This art has been developed in accordance to the ancient Korean principles of Um-Yang, which emphasizes balance in life and harmony with others and nature. The Hwa Rang Do Champaign Academy is a member of the World Hwa Rang Do Association the one and only governing organization for the martial and healing art of Hwa Rang Do.

Siyazama: Traditional Arts, Education, and AIDS in South Africa

The Spurlock Museum will be hosting the special exhibit Siyazama: Traditional Arts, Education, and AIDS in South Africa from August 17th through January 9th.

CHAMPAIGN CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

The celebration includes three signature events:

Now-
Honor Yesterday—A Historical Tribute: March 19 - April 7, 2010

o A historical exhibit chronicling Champaign’s story through
artifacts and narratives.

This summer-
Celebrate Today—Champaign Music Festival: July 10, 2010

o A birthday salute in downtown Champaign
o featuring entertainment from local musicians
o games and activities for the whole family

And in March 2011-
Build Tomorrow—A Legacy Dedication: March 11, 2011

o A legacy celebration
o Historic Virginia Theatre and Downtown Plaza
o Time capsule dedication \ Legacy fountain dedication
o An art exhibit by Champaign youth

Workshops and Camps

Several workshops and camps
for adults are being held at the Rock Springs Nature Center in June and July.
Adults and their special buddy, ages 5 – 8 years can also participate in
special activities. For more information call 423-7708 or check our website. All camps and workshops are sponsored by the Macon County Conservation District.