Vermilion Advantage Releases Schedule of Events

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Member Announcements November 2, 2022

“Inside Vermilion County”

https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/category/inside-vermilion-county-magazine/

Flyer Inserts

If you would like to place a flyer insert into our December issue of Inside Vermilion County, please bring 550 copies to Vermilion Advantage. Due to Thanksgiving, the cutoff date will be November 22.

Vermilion Advantage Events

I Am, You Are, We Are!

Carl Ankerbrand

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

Carl Ankenbrand moved to Hoopeston in August of 1995 to teach art in Hoopeston. “Everything happens for a reason,” he said after explaining that his original plan was to take over for his high school art teacher in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She had agreed to retire once Ankenbrand got his degree…she didn’t hold up her end of the deal, so he landed at the Hoopeston Area High School. He now teaches art for Maple and John Greer Grade Schools.

Hoopeston is where Carl met his wife, Kelly, and her two children, Samantha and Nathan. After they married, they had a daughter, Taylor. Carl, Kelly, and Taylor are all local educators with Taylor starting her first-year teaching at Maple this year. “Hoopeston has become my home…I married into the Cornjerkers,” Carl says with a grin.

Carl loves the relationships and special connections he shares with his students. “Being the art teacher makes you a superstar! The relationship you build in the classroom carries on for years. A lot of kids need that.” His motto is, “Create art, not problems.”

Carl has also served as a City of Hoopeston alderman for over 18 years. He has loved being involved with projects such as the splash pad and is proud of the work they did to keep dispatch in town. “There are so many things to do in town. I love that people are really investing in Hoopeston right now. It’s so nice to see. It’s really growing.”

Carl has been involved in the Hoopeston community in many ways including driving the school bus, coaching football, coaching wrestling, and taking photographs for the school district. He gives credit to his now 89-year-old father for his drive. “I have that instilled in me; he led me by example.”

Carl loves the parks, as he considers himself an avid outdoorsman. He loves to hunt and fish in his spare time and loves to take photos of the beautiful Vermilion County views.

We thank you, Mr. Ankenbrand, for teaching our kids to “create art, not problems” and for all you do for the City of Hoopeston and Vermilion County.

Vermilion Advantage News

BIGG Tip

How to Overcome Career Regret

Take a regret, like “I wish I had taken that promotion” and come up with as many “what if” questions as you can. Example: What if passing on that promotion gives me extra time to pursue my passion? Or, what if I share my regret with my boss so she knows I’m up for a new challenge? Explore your “what ifs” to reset yourself on a better path. It leads to 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 City of Danville is soliciting qualifications from consultants to perform an irrigation study – see news release 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 – Vermilion Advantage is Vermilion County, Illinois’ electronic resource for career and occupational opportunities, employer profiles, career information, K-16 education programs and partnerships in our area. Learn more about local training through Danville Area Community College and other local training resources. It’s all here. If you need help to be set up as a user on our Vermilion County Jobs Board page to post job openings, please contact Vermilion Advantage at 217-442-6201.

All A’s/Achievements

Rotary Club Vocational Service Person of the Year Under 40 Award 2022 – see nomination form 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.

Education Announcements

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee is now accepting applications until December 9th for the MLK Scholarship – see news release here

SBCD Upcoming Classes & Training Events – see news release here

November 3^rd Workshop on The Great Resignation, Burnout vs Balance – see flyer here

DACC Free GED and ESL Classes – see news release 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

November 19th- The Trep School Pitch Contest! $10,000 in prizes! See press release here

Health Care Announcements

Crosspoint Human Services Offers Mental Health & Psychiatric Services – see news release here

Rosecrance “On You Radar” Podcast – See Destigmatizing Mental Illness episode here

Rosecrance Lunch and Learn Series – see flyer here

Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board is offering Mental Health First Aid Trainings

Training schedule here

Adult Mental Health First Aid flyer here

Youth Mental Health First Aid flyer here

Announcements & Community

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisor

Did you know some of the market’s best days have come right after periods of steep declines? Missing key days in the stock market can have a significant negative impact on long-term results. Call me today at 217-516-7778 to discuss. View flyer here

Vermilion Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher program starting November 9th – see news release here

The Salvation Army is need of Volunteer Bell Ringers – see flyer here

Railway Closures Throughout the City – see news release here

Sleepy Creek New Wine Release – see wine release here

2022 Road Project Press release – see news release here

Danville Boat Club is taking reservations for your Holiday Parties & Gatherings – see flyer here

Danville Country Club is now booking Christmas Parties – see flyer here

Red Mask Players 2022-2023 Sponsorship Opportunities – see flyer here

DLO Invites you to become a 2022-2023 Season Member – see flyer here

DLO would like your support – see support opportunities here; see ad flyer here

DSO 2022-2023 Concert Season Program Ad Opportunity – see flyer here

DSO Beautiful Season of Music – see flyer here

VCCD Fall Newsletter – see here

ECICAA Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program

see news release here

Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center Seeking Donations

see news release here

see wish list here

MidWest America Federal Credit Union Share Certificate Special

see flyer 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 menu here.

Visit www.mimiskitchen-catering.com

Motley Food Menu Options

see menu here. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MotleyFoodDanville/.

Upcoming Member Events

November 4 First Friday Event: Potterfest in Downtown Danville

see news release here

see flyer here

see map here

see scavenger hunt here

November 8 Immanuel Lutheran Guild Presents a Holiday Bazaar – see flyer here

November 10 Hoopeston Multi Agency Ham & Bean Dinner – see flyer here

November 10,11 & 12 Gregory’s Academy of the Art’s; A Christmas Carol

see flyer here

November 11 STEP Recovery Center presents Sleepout for the Homeless

see flyer here

November 11 Celebrate Veterans Day at the V.F.W. – see flyer here

November 13 Jazz Ambassadors Free Concert – see flyer here

November 16 Vermilion County Continuum of Care Soup Kitchen- see details here

November 18-20 DLO Presents, The Hunchback of Notre Dame – see details here

November 26 Judy Collins Holiday & Hits Tour – see flyer here

November 29 Swan Pond Holiday Lighting – see flyer here

November 29 Radiothon & Tree Lighting at the Danville Public Library

see flyer here

December 2 Night of Lights Parade – see flyer here

December 2 American Legion Fish Fry – see flyer here

December 3 V.F.W. Holiday Stop & Shop Event – see flyer here

December 9 & 10 Glo Bingo – see flyer here

Danville Public Library – see upcoming events here

Oakwood Public Library – see upcoming events here

112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe:

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:

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, shrimp and chicken options. Junior Burger with chips $8. Hot bar $10
Thursdays: Lunch 11:00AM-2:00PM Soup & salad bar, variety of burgers, chicken strips, and shrimp

Danville V.F.W. Post #728:

Sundays: Bingo at 2:00PM.

Downtown Danville First Friday Events:

November 4: Potterfest Downtown
December 2: Night of Lights Parade
Learn more about First Fridays here; See Sponsorship opportunities here; see 2023 schedule here
For questions or more information contact Ashton Greer at agreer@cityofdanville.org.

Fischer Theatre:

November 4: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire showing at 7:00PM
November 11: Twitty & Lynn Concert at 7:30PM
November 18-20: DLO Presents the Hunchback of Notre Dame Musical
Visit atthefischer.com for ticket information

Gao Grotto:

Friday Night Cook: cheeseburgers/hamburgers, chicken strips, grilled chicken, and hot dogs.
All meals come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and beans. Service time 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Captain’s 3 will be playing in the hall from 7:00PM-9:00PM

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.
November 4: Live Music Serie 6:30PM-8:30PM with Merry Travelers Duo – 6:30PM
November 5: New Wine Release Lady Peche 3:00PM-6:00PM
November 5: Live music 4:00PM-6:00PM with Sammy and the Coaltraine
November 6: Live music 3:00PM-5:00PM with Lou Dibello
November 12: Murder Mystery Dinner 6:30PM-9:30 PM $45 per person
November 23: Thanksgiving Eve – Music & Wine 6:30PM-9:30PM
November 25: Black Friday Wine Down 2022 12:00PM-10:00PM
November 26: Howl2Go Dueling Piano Holiday Show $35 per person
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:

Wednesdays: Queen of Hearts Drawing – see info here & see the winning pot each week on Facebook.

Westville American Legion:

Wednesdays: Queen of Hearts Drawing at 7:00PM. Tickets $1.00.
Thursdays: Tacos/Nachos with Bob Schifo from 5:30-7:30PM

American Legion Post 210:

Friday Dinner served 5:00PM-7:00PM with options of beer battered fish, shrimp, and a variety of sandwiches
November 11: Veteran’s Day 5K 11:00AM – see flyer here

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