Chambana Proud

Keeping our community healthy is vital, especially heading into holiday season. Carly & Terri chat with Julie Pryde from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to learn about the many ways they serve the community and how the pandemic helped shine a light on their vast services. Stick around for when Terri & Carly share the many upcoming events to get you in the holiday spirit.   This episode is sponsored by the Champaign County Forest Preserve District.  Show links:  Champaign County Forest Preserve District:   Champaign-Urbana Public Health District:   Tate Trees:   Lodgic Everyday Kitchen:   Columbia Street Roastery:   The Nutcracker Presented by CU Ballet:   Mahomet Village Christmas:   Mistletoe Market:   Allerton Holiday Showcase:   Tuscola Christmastown:   Grovestone Cooking Classes:

Once Turkey Day has passed, Carly & Terri have a variety of events and activities to check out throughout the Champaign County area, from shopping (with wine!) to parades to football. Plan your holiday weekend with this week’s episode, brought to you by Guth & Associates. Show links: Guth & Associates: Main Street: of Lights: State Football Championships:    Shop Local Guide: Nights at Prairie Farm:

It's time to turn to holiday happenings as Carly & Terri, joined by Xander from the Champaign Center Partnership, talk about the Parade of Lights and Shop Local Saturday. Xander shares some must-shop spots and joints in on Terri's quest to get Carly outside. Check out their conversation and start planning for the weekend's upcoming events. Show links: Guth & Associates:   Champaign Center Partnership:   Parade of Lights:   Smoky’s House BBQ:   Weird Meat Boyz:   Chambana Proud Merchandise:   Gifford Community Craft Show:    In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light: Yoga at the Sun Singer: Park District’s Turkey Trot: Champaign County Calendar of Events:

Before returning next week, Carly & Terri share a few events coming up this weekend throughout the Champaign County area and beyond. Art, antiques, basketball, and some satire are just a few things on the list. Upcoming events:  Speak Café at Krannert Art Museum: Life Antique Show Weekend:  Fighting lllini Men’s Basketball:  League of CU Fine Art Fair:  Station Theatre’s The Thanksgiving Play:

Episode 2 is filled with surprises with a new theme song from the one and only Ryan Groff of Elsinore & Modern Drugs fame, who shares his muse behind the music. The Mom-in-Chief of ChambanaMoms.com, Laura Bleill, joins Carly & Terri to share how the popular site started and how they’ve built a supportive community online and off. Show links: Middle Fork River Forest Preserve: Sound Studio: Drugs: events: Pro Rodeo Finals at Gordyville: Side of the Moon at the Planetarium: Women’s Basketball: Wow 101 at Spurlock Museum: Board Game Playtest Convention:

In episode 1, we get an introduction to Carly & Terri, our Chambana Proud hosts. They give insights into what they do, their favorite part of working for the community, and answer some very difficult questions such as what their favorite restaurant is in the area (seriously, this is the hardest one to answer!). Dive in a little deeper to the Chambana Welcome Crew and how our community ambassadors are welcoming new residents and getting them connected. Finally, get your calendars ready and hear about the many upcoming events happening in the greater Champaign-Urbana area. Show links:  Podcast + Store—www.chambanaproud.com Champaign County Economic Development Corporation—www.champaigncountyedc.org Visit Champaign County—www.visitchampaigncounty.org (Events—www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/calendar-of-events) Chambana Welcome Crew—www.yourewelcomecu.comNew to CU Mixers—www.visitchampaigncounty.org/events/new-to-cu-mixerFolk & Roots Festival—www.folkandroots.orgBoba Fest—www.urbanabobafest.comDiwali on the Quad—oiir.illinois.edu/aacc/aacc-events/diwali-celebrationDisability Resource Expo— Symphony Orchestra—

Carly & Terri sit down to give us some exciting news we didn’t know we needed—a new podcast, Chambana Proud! They talk about why they thought they needed microphones, what’s to come in future episodes, and a moment where Terri sees Star Wars in track and field equipment. Tune in and get ready to follow along. The javelin on EDC's Made in Champaign County wall is made by Champaign-based Litania Sports Group: