Words, art, songs – even social media posts – are welcomed by the Champaign County Historical Archives to help chronicle life during COVID-19.
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Love to Garden? Want to Help? Solidarity Gardens CU Addresses Food Disruption and Insecurity
World War II Program Provides Inspiration for New Effort Wanted: gardeners throughout Champaign-Urbana – from beginners to the most expert. Why: to help alleviate hunger and food insecurity by using our area’s most incredible natural asset: its rich soil, that can grow a bounty of produce this summer that will feed residents in need throughout […]
Krannert Center for Performing Arts Plans Remain Uncertain
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts expects to announce plans concerning its 2020-21 season in late June, according to officials.
Calling All Green Thumbs: the Champaign County Forest Preserve District Needs Your Help
Help wanted: green thumbs – or brown ones. In this case, it doesn’t matter. If you’re looking for a way to get out in nature, with appropriate social distancing, and give back to our community, here’s one way to accomplish all of those goals. Unfortunately for our forest preserves, invasive plant species didn’t the get […]
How to Organize a Family Zoom Call
You may not be able to get together in person in the age of COVID-19 but you can organize a family Zoom call to connect with the whole gang at once.
Friendly Callers Program Seeks Champaign County Seniors
A new initiative in Champaign County aimed at addressing and easing social isolation experienced by older adults has recruited more than 200 volunteers and is ready to launch. The Friendly Callers program was in the process of being rolled out to the Champaign-Urbana community when the Covid-19 crisis unfolded. In light of the social distancing […]
Like to Sew? Carle Calls on Community to Make Non-Surgical Masks
In the last few days, messages have been circulating social media that Urbana-based Carle is seeking assistance from the local Champaign-Urbana community by asking people to make non-surgical masks. . On March 21, Carle issued this statement regarding the effort, and clarified the procedures. Carle will use the non-surgical masks for those to “prevent spread […]
Champaign-Urbana Stores Activate Special Shopping Hours for Seniors
We give tips for which stores in Champaign-Urbana are offering special shopping hours, info on food delivery, and more.
Organized Travel Tours for Champaign-Urbana Seniors
Our list of Champaign-Urbana organizations and companies that sponsor and host tours includes a wide swath of domestic and international destinations.
Hearts of Gold Award Nominations Sought
If you know of someone who fits the bill, nominate him or her as a Hearts of Gold award.