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Affiliates

What Are Affiliates?
Affiliate groups are clubs and organizations that are sponsored by the Champaign Park District. Each group is financially self-sustaining, self governing, and over-seen by Champaign Park District staff. Call 217-398-2550 for information.

The Boneyard Creek Cloggers
Organized in the 1980's, the Boneyard Creek Cloggers promote the social, recreational and artistic benefits of clogging, a form of traditional Appalachian dance. The group performs at old-time festivals and other events throughout the state. They meet on Thursday nights at the Springer Cultural Center for weekly recreational dancing, followed by rehearsal for performances. Please see the current Funformation Guide for Beginning Appalachian Clogging classes.
Questions/Info: Tom Caise 217-359-8791
Website: http://boneyardcreekcloggers.1colony.com/index.html

Carving Club
The Carving Club welcomes members of all abilities. Bring along your carving tools as there will be time for creating work. Bring along your tools as there will be time for creating work.
Questions/Info: Lance Noone 217-586-7299
Dates: First & Third Wednesday of the Month
Location: Springer Cultural Center

Central Illinois Aerospace (Model Rocket Club)
Model rocket builders and launchers of all ages are invited to join the Champaign Park District's Model Rocket Club. Membership fees are $10 for first family member and $2 for each additional family member per year. Memberships include informational meetings on rocketry, rocket building, workshops, scheduled rocket launches, and many more exciting activities.
Questions/Info: Jonathan Sivier 217-359-8225
Website: http://www.prairienet.org/cia/
Dates: First Tuesday of the Month
Location: Springer Cultural Center

Champaign County Cultural Consortium
The Champaign County Cultural Consortium is a network of cultural resource providers and educational organizations who collaborate in the creation, coordination, and promotion of cultural resource programs for Champaign County Schools. The consortium provides access to arts experiences for all students and educators, fosters communication among cultural resource providers and educators, supports educational resources which strengthen cultural diversity in Champaign County Schools, and promotes the arts as an educational tool.
Questions/Info: Elaine Bearden 217-367-4069 or Sandy Osborne 217-586-2612.
Webpage: http://www.culturalconsortium.com

C-U Astronomical Society
Explore the stars and planets with the C-U Astronomical Society, Inc. View the heavens through members' telescopes or use the CUAS Observatory, located southwest of Champaign, and its 16-inch telescope. Membership fee is $15 per year (individual or family) which includes a monthly newsletter.
Website: http://www.prairienet.org/cuas/
Dates: Second Thursday of the Month
Location: Parkland College Staerkel Planetarium

McKinley Toastmasters Club #467
Build self-confidence, learn leadership and practice valuable career skills in the friendly and supportive environment of McKinley Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Program. Open to individuals 18 and older, it is a dynamic club dedicated to helping members develop speech and leadership skills through the regular practice of public speaking.
Members assume various roles at each meeting and progress at their own rate. Meetings are fast-paced, educational, and fun and are ideal for novice speakers interested in overcoming their fears. The club’s international and diverse membership makes McKinley a great place to meet interesting people who are dedicated to personal growth.
Meetings are held the first four Thursdays of each month from 6:15 – 8:00pm at the Springer Cultural Center. Guests are encouraged to visit. Please call to confirm meeting time and location.
Website: http://www.standandspeak.info
Questions/Info:
Tony Audrieth 217-352-3840

Potters' Club
A cooperative of amateur potters active in Champaign-Urbana since 1969. The Club offers members access to all materials and equipment needed to create pottery and sculpture. Our next kick-off meeting is Wednesday, May 26 at 7 pm at the Springer Cultural Center. All members must attend this first meeting of the new session plus one meeting per month, and are required to serve on a committee. Monthly meeting times will be the 4th Wednesday of the month. Membership is $65 per session. Graduates of Jeffrey Nichols’ classes are offered a one-time discount. Studio tours and demos available upon request.
Questions/Info: Jackie Christiensen, Club President 217-398-2376, upotters-1@prairienet.org.
Website: http://www.prairienet.org/potters/

 

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