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Vermilion Advantage Announces Event Schedule

Aug 16, 2022 | 3:15 PM

 THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION ADVANTAGE RELEASE

 

Member Announcements
August 17, 2022
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Thursday, September 8 5-7PM
Vermilion Regional Airport
Save the date, more details to come!
RSVP to Nicole Van Hyfte
nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com
Wednesday, August 17 11:30AM
The Pavilion @ Lincoln Park
$15 meeting fee-includes lunch by Motley Food Truck
Jonathan Munoz – Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center
RSVP to Nicole Van Hyfte
nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com
Wednesday, August 24 11:30AM
Palmer Arena- Room 127
100 W Main St, Danville
$15 Meeting Fee, lunch included
Taco Bar from MiMi’s Kitchen
Ross Darby-Greenwood, Inc
RSVP to Nicole Van Hyfte
nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com
  I Am, You Are, We Are!
David Boothe
– see news release here
If you have someone you would like to share we have an online form here; or contact Nicole Van Hyfte
nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com or Ashton Greer agreer@cityofdanville.org.
Vermilion Advantage News
BIGG Tip – This Genius Didn’t Excel in School
As a kid, he was last in his age group to start talking. When he did, he had a strange quirk of saying what he was going to say under his breath, before saying it in his normal tone. He didn’t do well in school. One teacher suggested he drop out. Yet, Albert Einstein is considered a creative genius. Don’t let your weaknesses hold you back. Develop your strengths for BIGG success Get more tips from BIGG Success here.
Community Tours- We can help with your Professional Recruitment and/or Short- or Long-Term Rental Needs – Vermilion Advantage can help our members with professional recruitment by taking your new employees or employment candidates on a (free) Community Tour. We can also help your current or new employees with rental referrals – we keep a word-of-mouth list of available home and apartment rentals, also including some furnished short-term corporate rentals, that the public may not be aware of through other channels. In addition, we have some lovely extended-stay hotel suite options. And, if you have professional rental properties coming available, make sure Nicole has your property on her list! Questions? Call Nicole at 217-442-6201 or email her at nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com.
APPI Energy – Data-Driven Procurement and Consulting – For 23 years, APPI Energy has remained a trusted name as the preferred provider of energy consulting services for 158 trade associations and chambers of commerce including Vermilion Advantage. We provide our clients with recommendations designed to save time, reduce expenses, and create budget certainty during the energy procurement process. Find out more at www.appienergy.com.
Jobs
The Salvation Army Employment Workshop August 18 – see news release here; see flyer here
Vermilion Advantage is Looking for Speakers – see flyer here
Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit – see news release here
Vermilion Advantage Job Board – For current, local job opportunities posted directly by employers, please see the Vermilion County Jobs Board at www.vermilionadvantage.com/job-board. If you would like to be set up as a user on the Vermilion County Jobs Board page to post job openings, please contact our office at 217-442-6201
All A’s/Achievements
United Way of Danville Area and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program – see how you can sponsor here
Bruce and Patricia Rape have endowed the Walter E & Owen D Automotive/Welding Scholarship to support student scholarships at DACC – see news release here
DACC is Honored to Announce the 2022 Small Business Award Winners – see news release here
Share Your Stories & “All A’s” – These Member Announcements & the Inside Vermilion County magazine are here to help you share your stories & your “Awards, Achievements, and Accolades” for your business or your employees. Everyone has a story – successes, challenges, great employees, there are good stories about every one of your businesses that you can share with the community. Please tell us your story by email at contact@vermilionadvantage.com or contact us at 217-442-6201.
Announcements & Community
Rob Witzel’s Super Penguin hits Bookstores Nationwide – see media release here
ECICAA Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program – see news release here
ECICAA Voices of Community Action – see August newsletter here
The First Place Co-Working Space is excited to announce that their building (137 N Vermilion Street) is undergoing a full renovation – see news release here
Sleepy Creek Vineyards is need of volunteer Harvest Help – see full details here
August 20 DLO Volunteer Opportunity – see additional detail here
August 21 VCCD Volunteer Cookout – see details here
Shoe Sensation is asking for your support with shoe and sock donations for District 118 students through August 21 – see news release here
Vermilion Advantage Human Resources & Safety Council with Speakers Mayor Rickey Williams & Police Chief Chris Yates August 30 – see flyer here
Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center Seeking Donations – see news release here; see wish list here
Vermilion River Fall Festival Sponsorships Available – see news release here
Crosspoint Human Services is hosting their first annual Harvest Feast Fundraiser September 10 – see sponsorship opportunities here
MidWest America Federal Credit Union Auto Loan Special – see Auto Loan Special here; see new mortgage refinance product here
CIBM Bank Share Home Equity Line of Credit Loan – see news release here
Mimi’s Kitchen & Catering Menu Options – see buffet pricing here; see appetizer menu here; see entrée menu here; see dessert menu here; Healthy Eating Options – see menu here. Visit www.mimiskitchen-catering.com.
Motley Food Menu Options – see menu here. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MotleyFoodDanville/.
Danville Art League: See all the amazing classes at www.danvilleartleague.com. Make sure to check out the July and August Showcase, “Portraits”.
Oakwood Public Library: Visit http://www.oakwood.lib.il.us/ or Facebook: Oakwood Public Library.
Events
Danville Public Library – see upcoming events here
August 20 STEP Recovery Center Presents the Third Annual Ride for Recovery – see flyer here
September 2 Forest Glen “Campfire Night” Program – see flyer here
September 9 CASA Golf Outing – see flyer here
September 10 Vermilion County Conservation District hosting River to Rail Ride – see flyer here; sponsorship information here; see volunteer information here
September 17 & 18 Red Masks presents an outdoor event; Bleacher Bums – see news release here
112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe:
  • August 19: Live music with Caiya Meleigha 6:00-9:00PM
  • September 18: Donuts & Mimosas. See flyer here
  • Shoppe Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6:00AM-10:00PM, Friday & Saturday: 6:00AM-11:00pm, Sunday: 8:00AM-2:00PM
  • Game Room Bar: Now open with live music every Friday Night in June, July, & August – see news release here. See full menu at www.112wine.com
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:
  • August 20: 6 Year Anniversary Celebration including new beer release, special menu from The Truck, Kayla’s Chic Treats, Bailee Poggendorf’s interactive art corner, live painter Tim Welch, produce stand and live music from Live Thru Wednesday. See full schedule here
  • September 24: Street Food @ The Farm; we’re bringing street food to the country. Cafecito Cubano, Beef or Chicken, El Patron, & Bud’s BBQ
  • Bar Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–4:00PM.
Danville Boat Club:
  • Tuesdays: Members & Invited Guests Big Burger Tuesdays, Doors open at 5:00PM, Food orders begin at 5:30PM. Big burgers with fries $10 several burger and chicken options. Junior Burger with chips $8. Hot bar $10 – BBQ Chicken, baked potato, and mac & cheese
  • Thursdays: Lunch 11:00AM-2:00PM Soup & Salad bar, variety of burgers, chicken strips and shrimp.
  • August 20: Annual 20K Raffle doors open at 2:00PM
Danville V.F.W. Post #728:
  • Sundays: Bingo at 2:00PM.
Downtown Danville First Friday Events:
  • September 2: Wellness Walk & Farm to Table Dinner
  • October 7: Halloween Event
  • November 4: Potterfest Downtown
  • December 2: Night of Lights Parade
  • For questions or more information contact Ashton Greer at agreer@cityofdanville.org.
 Fischer Theatre:
  • August 20: 7:00PM Pitch Meeting Concert – Nashville Songwriters Collective Based in Nashville, TN. See ticket information here
Gao Grotto
  • Friday Night Cook: Cheeseburgers/hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters, grilled chicken, and hot dogs. All meals come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, and beans. $10 5:50PM – 7:30PM
  • August 19: Captain’s 3 will be playing in the hall from 7:00PM-9:00PM
  • August 20: Thunder on the Vermilion Boat Races 11:00AM – 5:30PM; Food, Drinks, Music with Boo and the Bobz from 6:00PM – 10:00PM /Free Admission & Parking
  • August 21: Thunder on the Vermilion Boat Races 11:00AM-4:30PM; Food, Drinks, Music with Hoosier Daddy from 4:00PM -7:00PM/Free Admission & Parking
It’s In your Head Yoga & Breathwork
  • Monday & Thursdays: 6:00PM at Turtle Run (332 E Liberty Lane) $15 per person
  • Wednesdays: 7-7:40AM at Kresge Park (8N Vermilion St) $10 per person
  • Visit itsinyourhead.com for additional information
Sleepy Creek Vineyards:
  • Mondays: Yoga & Wine with Linda every Monday; Doors open at 5:30PM Class begins at 6:00PM, Cost is $10
  • Tuesdays: Yoga & Wine with Mandy every Tuesday; Doors open at 5:30PM Class begins at 6:00PM, Cost is $10.
  • Fridays: Wieners & Wine Every Friday from 5:00-8:00PM:
  • August 19: Live music with Kelli Bonomo
  • Sundays: Winey Mary Bar Every Sunday Noon-6:00PM:
  • Sleepy Creek Hours: Sunday-Tuesday Noon-6:00PM; Wednesday-Thursday-Saturday Noon-7:00PM & Friday Noon-9:00PM. Please visit our Facebook page at Sleepy Creek Vineyards or online at www.sleepycreekvineyards.com for updates.
Turtle Run:
  • Mondays and Thursdays: Summer Schedule for Yoga – see info here.
  • Wednesdays: Queen of Hearts Drawing – see info here & see the winning pot each week on Facebook.
  • Thursdays: Fowling League – Fowling is 1st team to knock down opponents 10 bowling pins with a football – see info here.
Westville American Legion:
  • Mondays: Free line dancing lessons every Monday at 6:00PM
  • Wednesdays: Queen of Hearts Drawing at 7:00PM. Tickets $1.00.
  • Thursdays: Tacos/Nachos with Bob Schifo from 5:30-7:30PM
  • Fridays: Free line dancing lessons every Friday at 10:30AM.
  • See full menu here
Education
DACC Free GED and ESL Classes – see news release here
DACC Fall Registration – see flyer here; see program flyer here
DACC Announces 8 New Programs – see news release here
The Trep School Announces Free Business Classes, Coaching and Funding for 2022 – see news release here
DACC Lean Certificate Series, Register today – see flyer here
August 27 IDNR Illinois Prairie Workshop for Educators of k-8th Grades – see news release here
Health Care
Crosspoint Human Services Offers Mental Health & Psychiatric Services – see news release here
Rosecrance Podcast “On Your Radar”: Living in recovery as a family – see news release here
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