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Thursday, September 24
Illini Warbirds and Classics
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Eli Field, Monticello, IL
Details: Join aircraft enthusiasts and register as a pilot or watch an air show for free as a spectator all day until dusk.
https://www.elifield.com/illini-warbirds-and-classics-registration
Student Discount Night at Horizon Climbing
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: Horizon Climbing, Champaign, IL
Details: Get 50% off day passes and free climbing shoe rental with a valid physical or digital student ID. High school and Grad student IDs are accepted as well. Student discount night is hosted the last Thursday of every month.
https://climbhorizon.com/student-discount-night
Friday, September 25
Jose Vasquez Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe
Time: 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Location: University YMCA, Champaign, IL
Details: Hear from a Mexico-born, Chicago-raised artist and view his work as he discusses the power of murals and public art.
https://www.universityymca.org/what-we-offer/programs/friday-forum-conversation-cafe
Dolly Parton Tribute Skate
Time: 7:00 p.m. —10:00 p.m.
Location: Skateland Savoy, Savoy, IL
Details: Wear your best pink and glitter outfits to skate to Dolly Parton’s greatest hits. $5 of every admission will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and there will be a special dolly beverage for purchase at the snack bar.
skatelandsavoy.com
Saturday, September 26
Farm Bureau Ag Learning Day
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 1:00p.m.
Location: Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch, Champaign, IL
Details: Bring children ages 4-10 for a day of educational activities and receive a prize certificate for completing all six activities.
https://www.curtisorchard.com/events-calendar
Beagles and Bagels
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Good Judys Espresso and Bagel Bar, Urbana, IL
Details: Bring your dogs for a friendly meet-up with bagels and coffee.
https://experiencecu.org/events
Sunday, September 27
Sunday Wine Down with Sass
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alto Vineyards, Champaign, IL
Details: Have a glass of wine and enjoy jazz, blues, R&B, country and more from central Illinois musician Sass Siders.
https://altovineyards.net
Jewelry 101: Viking Knit Bracelets and Necklaces
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, IL
Details: Turn copper wire into wearable art while learning a technique that is centuries old. Students will receive a toolkit to continue working at home. Ages 18+.
https://allerton.illinois.edu/jewelry-101-viking-weave
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Event dates and times may change. If you have information about upcoming events, email us before Mondays at 8:00 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.