Welcome to May – a new month with plenty of sunshine awaiting
Families in Champaign-Urbana can look forward to lots of sunshine – literally and figuratively – as we prepare for another month of living out life under stay-at-home guidelines and preparing for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Coming
We know this Mother’s Day is going to be a little different this year. (Isn’t everything!?) Now is the time to prepare to celebrate the special moms in your life as we’re about a week away. Here are five ways to make Mother’s Day 2020 special. You’ll notice a theme among our Mother’s Day posts… moms don’t want to have to worry about cooking that day! So find out where to get delivery or takeout next weekend.
Order a shirt that gives back
You can also order a special gift for Mother’s Day (even if it is just for yourself) that gives back. We’ve partnered with Leave Your Mark Printshop to create two shirts that can be purchased to support families in Champaign-Urbana and surrounding rural areas. With your purchase you support food, housing, and financial assistance for families in need.
Each shirt costs $20. Thanks to an anonymous donor, the donation amount to United Way will be matched (up to $500), so $16 of every shirt purchased will go directly to Champaign County families in need. Click here for more info.
Check out what’s new in Champaign-Urbana this week:
- Champaign-Urbana Farmers Markets Set Guidelines
Learn all about what to expect what you shop local Farmers Markets to start the 2020 season – which kicks off this weekend with the very first Market at the Square. - Where to Find Cheap and Free Books in Champaign-Urbana (and Beyond)
With area libraries closed for the foreseeable future – at least through June 1 – we’re being as creative as possible to fill the book void in our life. - Allerton Park to Reopen Outdoor Areas in May
With the statement “We hope you can safely utilize Allerton to find peace and inspiration during this challenging time,” Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello announced on April 29 it would reopen the majority of its gardens and other outdoor areas starting on May 4. Find all about what will be open and what will stay closed (for now) when it reopens on May 4. - Champaign-Urbana Area Food Pantries Open During the COVID-19 Crisis
Knowing that one of the most pressing needs area families may be facing is food, there are a number of organizations in Champaign-Urbana that operate food pantries or have organized an emergency food pantry for these times.
Some events we’d like you to know about:
To find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar, click here. Our event calendar is serving a much different purpose right now than in typical times. You can submit virtual events you know of (librarians hosting story time, etc.) by clicking here. Be sure to include the complete link to find your streamed event.
Good Night #chambana
Do your kids love to have a bedtime story read to them? Ours do! Being home all day and reading {all.the.books} your kids might want to listen to a new person read them a story. These are happening Monday-Friday, so be sure to check the event calendar next week for the new week’s schedule.
Chambana Supports Local Art
Join us for an interactive evening where we talk about all the ways we can “Support Local Art” during the stay at home order. We’ll share ideas on where to purchase local art and highlight recent collaborations and projects. Bring your stories so we can share the good news.
Let’s make dinner FUN again! If you are like us, the monotony of dinnertime has taken over. There’s no better way to make dinner a party than tacos. Thanks for our friends at El Toro Mexican Restaurant we are going celebrate on May 5, 2020. Make your own dinner or call ahead and order a family kit to celebrate Taco Tuesday with us. Don’t forget your party hat!
More things to read about
Champaign-Urbana Grocery Store Round-Up | Where to Find Cloth Masks and Materials In and Around Champaign-Urbana | 9 How-To Tips on Running Essential Errands Around Champaign-Urbana | Where to Take Spring Family Photos | Counseling and Mental Health Help for Children in Champaign-Urbana | Where to Get Family Style Takeout in Champaign-Urbana and Beyond
For more events, as always, check our Champaign-Urbana family-friendly events calendar, presented by CIBM Bank.
