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Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekly Events Schedule

Mar 21, 2023 | 8:42 PM

 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE

 

Inside Vermilion County

March Issue

To view this months issues of “Inside Vermilion County” visit our website!

https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IVC-March-2023.pdf
BACK 2 BUSINESS GRANT OPPORTUNITY – APPLICATIONS OPEN APRIL 5

  • Hotel recovery eligibility here; see FAQ for hotel recovery here
  • Restaurant recovery eligibility here; see FAQ for restaurant recovery here
  • Creative arts recovery eligibility here; see FAQ for creative arts recovery here
  • Contact Nicole VanHyfte with any questions nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com

Jobs

Workforce Development needs your feedback! Sponsored survey by State Representative Mike Marron – see survey here

Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit – see news release here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is seeking an Energy Coordinator – see details here

Ironworkers 380 Join Apprenticeship is Accepting Applications until 3/27/23 – see flyer 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.

Honors & Achievements
Internationally renowned author Christopher Dunn (right) met with the Danville Noon Rotary on Mar. 6 to talk about his books on the secret technologies that once operated within Egypt’s pyramids. With the release of his third book impending, Mr. Dunn plans to hold a book launch at the Fischer Theatre. Shown here thanking the Danville author for his presentation is the day’s Sergeant-at-Arms Andy Van Hyfte.
DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College Professor Marcie Wright is the epitome of the community college success story. Initially a high school dropout, Professor Wright actively sought to improve her circumstances through education. Through many years and with a great deal of grit and determination, she eventually climbed to the top of her field and serves as mentor for others. In recognition of her efforts and achievement, DACC has named Marcie Wright their 2023 Distinguished Alumnus and has submitted her for consideration to the Illinois Community College Trustees Association for their statewide award of the same name.

We just produced a great #MyDACCStory video about Marcie if you would like to watch it: https://youtu.be/0-TphcnCnss

John Bodensteiner
Tell me about yourself:

First, I feel very honored to receive this recognition. I am John Bodensteiner. I am a retired pharmacist but find myself busier now than when I was working. I enjoy the outdoors, especially gardening, cooking, visiting with my family, and volunteering with organizations in Vermilion County.

Tell more about your family:

I live in the country between Danville and Bismarck with my wife Bonnie. She is a retired Bismarck Grade School teacher. She loves to paint in many different mediums, and sewing, and still teaches at the Art League. We have 3 grown children, Sherilyn, Michael, and Melissa and 10 grandchildren that we love to share our time with. I have 7 sisters and 1 brother in North Dakota. We are very close and love to Zoom every other week for up to 5 or 6 hours. Love all of my family.

Have you always lived in Vermilion County?

I moved away from North Dakota in 1971, first to Anderson and Bloomington, Indiana; then in 1973 to Danville. Super X Drugs moved me here. When we moved here there were 9 pharmacists from North Dakota in Vermilion County.

Did you go to school here?

I went to school in Walhalla, ND and then went to college at North Dakota State University graduating with a pharmacy degree.

What made you stay here?

Once we moved here, we enjoyed the area and the people. Our children got involved with school and we in the community. My job as a pharmacist kept me very busy.

What jobs have you had?

When I lived the ND, I lived on a farm and kept very busy helping my dad and uncle farming. I also started to hoe sugar beets during the summers; it was hard work. One day I hoed 27 miles of beets. After I went to college, I started working at the local drug store. Once I graduated from college, Super X hired me. We then became Hooks, then Revco, then CVS. When we moved to Danville, I started at the store at Main and Griffin, then to the Village Mall, then to Hills Plaza and then Fairchild and Vermilion. I also worked for Carle Pharmacy on Fairchild. I also filled in at 20 other stores in Indiana and Illinois. Some weeks were 100 hours.

What Boards have you served on?

I have served on Ambucs, Knights of Columbus, Bismarck Community Water District, Danville Library Foundation, Bismarck Lions Club, and Presence Hospital advisory board.

What Volunteer opportunities do you participate in?

I heavily participate in the University of Illinois Master Gardeners program. I have done the master gardener radio show on WDAN since 1994 and Mid-American Gardener TV show on WILL since 1994. I also help with the many projects in Vermilion County. I volunteer teach in the greenhouse at Schlarman Academy. I have been a member of Ambucs since 1975. I also volunteer at the Danville Art League, Bismarck Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Danville Public Library Foundation, and at St Paul Church. I also was a Boy Scout leader. I have given over 10 gallons of blood to the Elks Blood Bank.

What do you love about the area you live in?

There is so much to do here. The outdoor opportunities, the many types of arts and the people. We have some of the most giving and kind people. Also, the weather is much better than North Dakota especially in the winter.

 

What do you do for fun?

I love to do things with my family and friends: go to ball games, school activities, doing art projects with Bonnie, cooking special meals. Bonnie and I love to travel. We have been in all 50 states, and 11 countries. I love to garden and to continue to learn about plants. IF YOU LOOK THE RIGHT WAY, THE WHOLE WORLD IS A GARDEN.

Anything Else?

Vermilion County has been a wonderful place to raise a family, to work and now enjoy retirement. So much to do, so little time to do it.

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    Announcements & Community
BIGG Tip of the Week: Make Stress Your Ally

Ever felt sick to your stomach from stress when dealing with change, taking a risk, or making a BIGG decision? Noted psychologist, Milton Erickson, helped patients reframe these feelings into a solution. For example, “I’m nervous about my new boss” could be viewed as “Getting a new boss means I have a fresh chance to make a good first impression”. Learn to welcome problems by getting in the habit of framing them as opportunities in disguise. It leads to BIGG success. Get more tips from BIGG Success here.

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors

When she’s good…really good, ask “Now What?” We can help you plan for what’s next Learn more https://www.prudential.com/landing/now-what #WhosYourRock

 

Leadership Tomorrow is seeking sponsors for The Amazing Race – see flyer here

City of Danville CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance Grant Program – see news release here

Motley Food Menu Options

see menu here. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MotleyFoodDanville/.
New Super Penguin Plush Toys are Available for Preorder – see details here

Women’s HERstory Month 2023 – see upcoming events here

Steve Lane Retirement – see news release here

 

Rotary Memorial Way Flag Sales – see details here; see corporate sponsorship form here; see memorial way flag form here

The Three Kings of Peace is offering rewards to help Danville Police bring justice to unsolved homicides – see news release here
Illinois Housing Development Association’s Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) is a court-based rental assistance program for people who are facing eviction and are in court proceeding – see program information here

ECICAA Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program

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

Be a voice from Vermilion County community to discuss Early Childhood service needs – see flyer here

Vermilion County Conservation District 2023 Camp Programs – see flyer here; see program registration here

The Vermilion Conservationist Spring 2023 – see here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see March edition here
The City of Danville, along with other agencies such as Vermilion Advantage, is creating a plan to revitalize neighborhoods nearby Carle’s Medical Campus, which is currently being constructed at W. Madison St. and N. Logan Ave. Accordingly, we are seeking to assess the housing and commercial conditions of its surrounding area and understand the needs and desires of our residents.

 

The survey will take about 5-10 minutes, and the results will be only used for the purpose of the neighborhood plan.

 

Your opinions will help us to create a better city. If you have any questions, please contact Jun Sohn at jsohn@cityofdanvile.org or 217-431-2873.

 

Will you help inform our decisions by taking this brief survey?

 

https://s.surveyplanet.com/qjox9ziq

“We need a minute of your time! Did you know that around 70 people are killed or seriously injured in roadway crashes each year in Vermilion County? Local leaders are studying existing roadway safety needs and your input is valuable in developing strategies to make Vermilion County safer.”

 

www.surveymonkey.com/r/VermilionSafetySurvey

      Upcoming Member Events
March 25 Danville Public Library is hosting a Lord of the Rings film festival at the Fisher Theatre starting at 10am. Admission is $10 or you can get FREE tickets at Danville Public Library while supplies last!

April 1 Vermilion County Museum Society Book Signing – see news release here

April 1 Danville Area Community College Easter Egg Hunt – see flyer here

 

April 1 Sunrise Rotary Polar Plunge 2023 – see flyer here

April 1 Salvation Army Free Volunteer Certification Emergency Disaster Training – see news release here; see flyer here

April 7 First Friday HOP Downtown – see flyer here; see press release here

April 10 Save the Date for DACC Easter Egg Hunt!

April 14 CASA Night At The Races – see flyer here

April 22 Survivor Resource Center – Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – see flyer here; team registration here, single participant registration here

Danville 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

American Legion Post 210:

  • Friday Dinner served 5:00PM-7:00PM with options of beer battered fish, shrimp, and a variety of sandwiches

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

  • Bar Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–4:00PM
  • Enjoy our delicious craft beer, great food, and one-of-a-kind Greenhouse Bar setting.

Boxcar Books & Vinyl:

  • We have a club for that! The Donut Club grades 5-8, The Coffee Club grades 8-12 and the Adult Book Club.
  • Check out our Rail Mail Book Subscription Boxes. Choose your genre and the number of months you’d like to subscribe and we will ship you a new release book and bookish gifts each month!
  • For more details visit our website here

Danville Boat Club:  (15750 Boat Club Road)

  • Big Burger Tuesday Members & Invited Guest- Doors Open at 5 orders taken starting at 5:30PM: Several burger, shrimp, and chicken options.
  • March 26 Breakfast on Lake Vermilion – see flyer here
  • April 1 BINGO – see flyer here

Danville Farmer’s Market: (First Presbyterian Church 100 N. Franklin, Danville)

  • April 1
  • Hours are 10:00AM-2:00PM

Fischer Theatre:

  • March 25 Tolkien Reading Day Movie- Lord of the Rings film festival starting at 10:00am – admission is $10
  • March 31 “That’s What She Said” Celebrating the power of Women’s Voices – see Details here
  • Visit atthefischer.com for ticket 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
  • March 22: 12:00PM-7:00PM For a limited time, Wine Down ALL DAY Wednesday. $5 any glass of wine, small slushy, or small sangria. Take a mid-week break to relax and unwind!
  • March 25: 7:30PM-10:30PM After Dark Music Series – Hot Country Nights
  • March 26: 3:00PM-5:00Pm Live Music Dave N’ Lisa
  • 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.

Vermilion River Beer Company:

  • Wednesdays: This is Howie Wednesday every Wednesday 6:00PM-8:00PM Davie Howie all Request Happy Hour
  • March 23 5:30PM War Road Gypsy
  • March 25 New Souls return to VRBC 7:00PM
  • March 28 Tuesday Trivia 7:00PM-9:00PM

Westville American Legion Post 51:

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

Discover Vermilion County Illinois Video

#discovervc
Watch Video Here
Please use this video to recruit, to be proud of your community, and to show other communities how incredible Vermilion County is.

Special thank you to the Danville Area Visitors Bureau and Center Street Productions.

Please use #discovervc
Vermilion Advantage | 15 N. Walnut St., Danville, IL 61832
Prior to the Mar. 7 meeting, the Danville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners honored Frank Brunacci, who retired after 11 years as a commissioner. From left are Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Board Chair Amy Hoose, Frank Brunacci, Fire Chief Aaron Marcott, and Police Chief Christopher Yates.

 Healthcare

OSF Pediatrics offers care from infancy through the teenage years – see flyer here

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

 

Rosecrance “On You Radar” Podcast – See “The Overlap Between Mental Illness and Substance Use” episode here

  Education

Illinois Small Business Center at DACC – see upcoming classes & training events here

District 118 Fine Arts – save the date for April 1 Jazz Festival and April 29 for the Fine Arts Festival!

DACC Courses & Trainings

Fitness Over 50 – see details here

Deadlines to Apply for DACC Summer and Fall 2023 Health Career Programs – see details here

Free DACC Training Building Trades – see details here

 

DACC’s Community Education spring 2023 classes – see details here

DACC Corporate Education 2023 Training Opportunities – see flyer here

DACC Coordinated Engineering Program – see details here

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