Aladdin (PG) Though a bit slow at the beginning, perhaps because we know the story so well, “Aladdin” is a movie made for the big screen. When Will Smith (Genie/Mariner) enters, that’s when the fun really begins. Smith is as…
Mike at the Movies
Author: Town Courier Admin
WKMS Students Advance to Destination Imagination Global Finals
A team of Windsor Knolls Middle School seventh graders—Duncan Ways, Nicole Simmons and Skylar Robisch—competed at the Destination Imagination Maryland State Tournament held at UMBC on March 30. Known as Team Woah! (intentionally misspelled), the trio took first place in…
Salsa Saturday Is the New Taco Tuesday
Tired of heading to MoCo or DC every time you want to get your groove on? Now you can learn to dance—or just practice your moves—every other Saturday at The Greene Turtle in Urbana. La Mezcla Entertainment began bi-weekly Latin…
Tai Chi for Wellness
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that originated in ancient China. Using slow, rhythmic motions, Tai Chi has been shown in research to have many physical and mental health benefits. There are many forms of Tai Chi that are practiced…
Out and About
Sol Yoga: Good Cause Class Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Urbana Regional Library This free yoga class is offered by Sol Yoga’s Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.…
Letter to the Editor
I want to thank Urbana and The Town Courier for their amazing support of our inaugural Educate Girls Superhero 5K with 1K Fun Run held on November 10, 2018! There are so many great things about our town. The way…
Obituary: Brad David Jacobs
Brad David Jacobs, age 51, of Urbana, Maryland, went to his Heavenly home after a difficult battle with pancreatitis on Dec. 8, 2018. Born in Bloomington, Minnesota, on June 23, 1967, he was a 1985 graduate of Bloomington Jefferson High…
Fall Cleanup
Shop Talk
Bussard Brothers Landscape Donates Mulch to UHS Athletics The annual Urbana High stadium and fields cleanup on Aug. 19 was again given a heavy lift from Bussard Brothers Landscape Supply. The Monrovia-based company donated double mulch to the annual project,…
Shop Talk
Modern Beauty Lounge to Open This August The current owner of Modern Nails & Organic Spa on 3568 Worthington Boulevard, located in the newest section of commercial townhomes, is expanding right next door and will be opening a full-service beauty…