MONDAY, OCTOBER 22
Triad Board of Education: regular meeting at 7 p.m. (originally scheduled for Oct. 18).
Red Cross blood drive: 2:30-7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 208 W. Walnut St., St. Paris
Champaign Countywide Public Safety Communications Operations Board: 1 p.m., EMA office, Suite C103, county Community Center, 1512 S. U.S. Route 68, Urbana
Urbana Planning Commission: 6 p.m., upstairs training room of municipal building, 205 S. Main St.
Urbana Downtown Design Review Board: 7 p.m., upstairs training room of municipal building, 205 S. Main St.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Artist Café: 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Paris Public Library for 5th grade through adult
Red Cross blood drive: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Urbana University, 579 College Way
West Liberty-Salem Board of Education: 7 p.m. special board meeting in the MS/HS Media Center (replaces regular meeting that had been scheduled for Oct. 16)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24
Mercy Health McAuley Senior Living 8 Week Grief Support Group: hosted by Chaplain Ray Branstiter, Wednesdays until Nov. 28, 3-4 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
Spooktacular Hayrides: Visit Urbana Health and Rehab, 741 E. Water St., to get treats from residents and enjoy hot beverages, marshmallow roasting, games for kids and hayrides through Oak Dale Cemetery. Costumes optional. All free.
Human Trafficking Lecture: 6-7 p.m., Champaign County Library, 1060. Learn signs of trafficking and how to protect yourself and your children. Hosted by Champaign County Republican Women’s Club.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
District 127: 6 p.m. Teen After Hours, St. Paris Public Library for grades 5 through 12
St. Paris Public Library at Rosewood United Methodist Church: noon-5 p.m.
Knitting: 1:30-5 p.m., St. Paris Public Library for all ages
Red Cross blood drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Mechanicsburg High School, 80 High St.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
“Indian Hunter” sculpture re-dedication: 10 a.m. at Oak Dale Cemetery.
St. Paris Beggar’s Night: 6-8 p.m.
Dog Wash: at Champaign County Animal Welfare League, 3858 state Route 56, noon to 3 p.m. No appointment necessary
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
“Civil War, Agriculture, and Politics: Three Stories”: 2 p.m., county Historical Society Museum, 809 East Lawn Ave. All invited to hear Dr. Tim Thoresen discuss his book about 1795–1885 Champaign County.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Beggar’s Night: for Urbana, North Lewisburg, Woodstock and Mechanicsburg: 6-8 p.m.
Mercy Health McAuley Senior Living 8 Week Grief Support Group: hosted by Chaplain Ray Branstiter, Wednesdays until Nov. 28, 3-4 p.m.
Mechanicsburg Public Library Finance Committee: 9 a.m. in the library meeting room