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Wednesday, July 17
Champaign County community blood drive: from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Champaign County Community Center, 1512 South U.S. Highway 68, Urbana. Schedule an appointment to donate with Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center) on the Donor Time app, by calling (937) 461-3220, or at www.donortime.com.
Thursday, July 18
Gloria Theatre: Twisters, 6:30 p.m.
Champaign County Communications Operations Board meeting: at Community Center in the Emergency Management Office at 9 a.m. The public is welome.
Friday, July 19
Oak Dale Cemetery Board meeting: 2:30 p.m. in Oak Dale Cemetery Office
Touch a Truck: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Champaign County Board of DD, 224 Patrick Ave., Urbana
Gloria Theatre: Twisters, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 20
Champaign Family YMCA community blood drive: 9 a.m. to noon at 191 Community Drive, Urbana. Schedule an appointment to donate with Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center) on the Donor Time app, by calling (937) 461-3220, or at www.donortime.com. Walk-ins are welcome at the Solvita Dayton Center, 349 S. Main St.
Gloria Theatre: Twisters, 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 21
Champaign County Historical Society’s annual Ice Cream Social: 2 to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the CCHS Museum, 809 East Lawn Ave., Urbana. Free admission. Just pay for what you eat.
OSU Alumni Club of Champaign County Summer Send-Off Picnic: 6 p.m. at Pretty Prairie Farm, 4440 Prairie Rd, Urbana. RSVP to Chris Harmison at [email protected] or (937) 652-3546 by July 17. This is a free event for all OSU alumni along with all incoming and current students from Champaign County, so please pass the word. We will acknowledge the scholarship winners from Champaign County, and have the election of officers. Food will be provided. If you would like to bring your favorite dessert to share, please let Chris know as well.
Gloria Theatre: Twisters, 2:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24
Quest Community Church community blood drive: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 110 South St., West Liberty. Schedule an appointment to donate with Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center) on the Donor Time app, by calling (937) 461-3220, or at www.donortime.com
Friday, July 26
My Brother’s Keeper concert: a progressive bluegrass band will perform at the at 1858 Meeting House in Mechanicsburg, 7 p.m. Tickets: https://mybrotherskeeperband.com/music.
TCN Behavioral Health Services, Inc. School Supply Drive Distribution: 4-6 p.m., 1522 E. U.S. Route 36, Urbana
Gloria Theatre: Twisters, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 27
West Liberty Ice Cream Social: 4-7:30 p.m. behind the Methodist and United Church of Christ churches
Gloria Theatre: Twisters, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Piano concert by 1962 Graham Graduate Tommy Lee: at Evans Purk Fellowship Center from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This will be Lee’s 80th birthday at concert. Free will donation to benefit Pony Wagon Museum
Sunday, July 28
Pony Wagon Historical Museum open house: 1-4 p.m. Located at 510 Washington St. in St. Paris
Gloria Theatre: Twisters, 2:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Monday, August 5
Red Cross Blood Drive: 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the Evans-Purk Building in St. Paris. Sponsored by the St. Paris United Methodist Church
Saturday, August 10
Cedar Bog, coneflowers, asters and goldenrods: 10 a.m. Join Terry and Randy Litchfield at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve to learn about Ohio’s fall wildflowers. $5 per person, CBA & OHC members free.
Sunday, August 11
Pony Wagon Historical Museum open house: 1-4 p.m. Located at 510 Washington St. in St. Paris
Wednesday, August 14
Lactation in the Workplace Lunch & Learn: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Room, 1512 South U.S. Hwy 68, Urbana. Topics include: Information on Ohio law for breastfeeding/pumping; information on how to implement a lactation policy or become a breastfeeding-friendly workplace; resources & support for local businesses.
Saturday, August 17
Urbana High School Class of 1964: will have its 60th Class reunion at the Moose Lodge, 632 Mosgrove St., Urbana. $20 per person. Meet and greet at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Contact Gretchen Huffman at 937-653-6065 for more information. Reservations close August 1
Monday, August 19
Urbana Twp meeting 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 25
Pony Wagon Historical Museum open house: 1-4 p.m. Located at 510 Washington St. in St. Paris
Sunday, September 8
Pony Wagon Historical Museum open house (Old Fashioned Day): 1-4 p.m. Located at 510 Washington St. in St. Paris
Sunday, September 15
Cedar Bog Mellow Yellow Walk: noon to 2 p.m. Stroll the boardwalk and take in all of the fall wildflowers that are blooming! Cedar Bog Association volunteer naturalists will be on the boardwalk to answer any questions you may have. This is a free event. Donations accepted.
Friday, September 20
Oak Dale Cemetery Board meeting: 2:30 p.m. in Oak Dale Cemetery Office
Sunday, September 22
Pony Wagon Historical Museum open house: 1-4 p.m. Located at 510 Washington St. in St. Paris
Saturday, September 28
17th Annual Simon Kenton Chili Cook-off and Festival: starts at 11 a.m., Hoopla Parade at noon, chili serving begins at 2 p.m.
Sunday, October 6
Pony Wagon Historical Museum open house: 1-4 p.m. Located at 510 Washington St. in St. Paris
Thursday, October 10
28th Annual Fashion to a Tea: “Gallery of Hope” for Breastfriendsforeverofcc.org, at Champaign County Fair 4-H Building
Friday, October 11
Boo in the Bog: 7-9 p.m. $6 per person. Reservations recommended
Saturday, October 12
Boo in the Bog: 7-9 p.m. $6 per person. Reservations recommended
Sunday, October 20
Pony Wagon Historical Museum open house: 1-4 p.m. Located at 510 Washington St. in St. Paris
Saturday, November 2
Champaign County Preservation Alliance Urban Loft Tour: in Urbana, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, November 15
Oak Dale Cemetery Board meeting: 2:30 p.m. in City Building Training Room
