The BFAPA Holiday Happening is scheduled for Friday, December 15th, from 6-9 pm at Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano (2235 S. Neil St, Champaign, IL).  

We will go to dinner and gather together.  We will also have a Gift Exchange through Elfster: http://www.elfster.com/. You do not have to participate in the gift exchange to attend dinner. 

If you want to participate in the gift exchange, email Janett Matthews at janett@illinois.edu by Friday, December 1, 2023.  Matches will be notified on Monday, December 4, 2023, to allow for shopping/shipping.

The date and location have been finalized for the BFAPA Friendsgiving (November social activity).

You are invited to join us to munch and mingle on Thursday, November 16^th from 6-9 pm at Baxters American Grill (100 Trade Center Dr, Champaign, IL 61820).

If you plan to attend, you can send your RSVP by accepting the emailed calendar invitation.  

Attendees would be responsible for paying for their dinner and beverages. 

Thank you for your prompt social activity survey responses. 

Please join us on Sunday, October 29th, 2 pm- 5 pm @ Riggs Beer Company https://www.riggsbeer.com/ (1901 S High Cross Road Urbana, IL 61802). Please bring your favorite games (board, cards, puzzles, whatever). 

Please RSVP your “Yes” and “No” responses using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/TaGVk53Gu4 

Riggs Beer Company has beer and wine but no food.  However, you can bring outside food like pizza or snacks, and there will be a Food Truck:  The Ribcage. Here is the menu: pulled pork sandwich, pulled beef sandwich, turkey sandwich, polish, rib-tips, nachos, mack snack, mac & cheese, pit beans.  

Depending on the RSVP responses, BFAPA may supply some pizza.