School may be back (or almost back) in session but it still feels like summer and there’s lots of summer fun to be had in Champaign-Urbana

If you want summer fun, great… and if you’re ready to plunge into fall, you can find that too. We’re in that “in between” season and couldn’t be more excited to share it with all of you!

You’ll notice with a quick visit to chambanamoms.com that we are part summer, part fall across the board right now. If you want to run through a splash pad, shoot down a water slide or catch a movie outdoors, you can find all of that and more. And if you’re ready to wander the orchard and enjoy some cider or scoop up some sweet corn at this weekend’s market, that is an option as well.

Whatever you choose, we hope the back-to-school schedule is going well in your household and look forward to a great fall in Champaign-Urbana.

chambanamoms.com thanks OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois for presenting this weekend’s planner

Did you know: OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois, located in Peoria, is the only children’s hospital outside of Chicago.

Featured Event – Reducing Worries and Facilitating Success During COVID Live Chat

Sunday, August 22, 7:00 p.m.

Join us as we chat live on the Chambanamoms Facebook page with providers at Ascend Consultation in Healthcare on Sunday, August 22 from 7-8 p.m. We’ll be joined by Molly Duran, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Director Ascend Champaign-Urbana, Sarah Halvorson, LMFT, Clinical Director Ascend-Chicago, and Beckie Magnuson, Registered Dietitian Ascend on ways to reduce worries throughout COVID and to continue on a pathway to success.

We will also be discussing information about red flags of intervention, collaboration/outreach, reducing stigma involved with receiving services and support, as well as strategies for managing anxiety, self-care, acceptance, and nutrition services.

In advance preparation for the chat, we welcome you to submit questions that you might have for the providers.

Please enter your questions here. Identifying information is not being collected and questions asked are anonymous.

Three participants in the chat will win a $20 Starbucks gift card. For more information about this chat event, follow along on the Facebook event page.

A few events to check out this weekend

Looking for something to do with your family? You’ve come to the right place! Our events calendar aggregates family-friendly events happening in the Champaign-Urbana metro area. We know you’re busy and looking for a bang for your buck, so we put an emphasis on including free and low-cost events that you can plan to attend on the fly. Please note that events are subject to change without notice.

Find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar by clicking here now.

Friday, August 20, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/20/2021 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Apple Dumpling Festival at Downtown Atwood, Atwood IL

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/21/2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm	Touch a Truck at Carle at the Fields, Champaign IL
08/21/2021 10:00 am - 11:59 pm	Mansfield Homecoming at Downtown Mansfield, Mansfield Illinois
08/21/2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm	Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration and Photoshoot at Hessel Park, Champaign IL
08/21/2021 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	The Conscious Community Connection Annual School Supply Giveaway at Urbana/Champaign Independent Media Center, Urbana IL
08/21/2021 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Monticello Movie Nights \| Onward at Monticello Courthouse Square Historic District, Monticello IL

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Date/Time	Event
08/22/2021 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Weekend Train Ride at Monticello Railway Museum, Monticello IL

Central Illinois Youth Chorus

CIYC is now scheduling auditions for new singers aged 5-18. Contact them about auditions today! They look forward to a joyful season prioritizing safety, connection, and musical growth.

Visit their website or Facebook page now.

For more events, as always, check our Champaign-Urbana family-friendly events calendar.