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Youth Theatre presents ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.’

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” will be presented by Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre Program at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, and in a matinee performance at 2 p.m. and a final performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18.


American Legion district meeting set

The Department of Illinois’ 19th District of the American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion Convention and Meeting is on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, at Eastland Suites Hotel and Conference Center, 1901 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana,  hosted by William F. Earnest Post No. 559. Hotel accommodations are at Eastland Suites Hotel and Conference Center.


Nationally recognized expert to present on exercise, brain power

Something as simple as walking regularly can help keep your brain healthy. Learn how at the next Presence Covenant Medical Center Powerful Living Series.


Free seminar will cover basics of Medicare

If you are newly eligible for Medicare, you know how overwhelming the choices can be. Get the information you need to navigate Medicare at a Medicare Basics Seminar offered by Presence Covenant Medical Center.


Youth orchestra to have concert

Trumpeter James Vaughan will be the featured soloist at a concert presented by The East Central Illinois Youth Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20, at the Smith Memorial Hall, located on the campus of the University of Illinois. The East Central Youth Orchestra is under the musical direction of Kevin Kelly.


Meet members of the Unity High School Class of 2013

Name: Krystal Marie Grady
Parents: Daniel and Karen Grady
Siblings: Keisha Grady, Kurt Maske, Kyle Reed
Activities: Cheerleading, FCCLA, Pep club, yearbook  
Favorite teacher: It’s a tie between Mr. Reetz and Mr. Kleiss! They both have their own way of making class actually be fun!


Certification class for foodservice managers set

A foodservice sanitation manager’s course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 23, at ILEAS Training Center, (former Champaign County Nursing Home), 1701 E. Main St., Urbana.  


DoCha Chamber Music Festival Master Classes

A gallery of images from the DoCha Chamber Music Festival master classes on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Orpheum Theatre in Champaign.


Unity to present 'Guys and Dolls'

Unity High School will present the musical “Guys and Dolls” at 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5 and 6 in the high school auditorium. Tickets can be purchased on setyourself.biz or at the door.


Officers get active shooter training

During the week of spring break, armed men dressed in tactical gear ran through the hallways of Unity High School, but there was nothing wrong.
The men were law enforcement officers training for an “active shooter” response scenario.


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