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Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekly Events Schedule

By Steve Brandy Mar 28, 2023 | 3:19 PM

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 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
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
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

3 Training Opportunities – see flyer here

DACC Coordinated Engineering Program – see details here

Child Care Resource Services would like to encourage people to learn about the Grants and Scholarships that are available for Early Childhood and Education -see Higher Education Navigator Flyer here; see Early Childhood DACC flyer here; see ECACE Scholarship flyer here

New Member Alert!
Welcome to Vermilion Advantage G&C Diagnostics, Anthem Chevrolet, Georgetown Fair Association and Bubbles & Bandanas Pet Grooming.

Veronica Eades
I am, you are, we are. – Veronica Eades

 

Veronica Eades’ daughter says, “She is the sweetest person who will do anything for her kids and is an amazing nurse who loves what she does.”

 

Veronica Eades is a mother of six, a grandmother of ten, has five dogs, and she is an LPN at Colonial Manor. Veronica is a Danville native being born and raised here. The small-town energy and her kids living in the area are what keeps her in Danville.

 

Veronica has had to face many hurdles in her life, from becoming a single mother at sixteen and leaving school to work two or three jobs to support her family. “I always put myself last – I worked two or three jobs to make sure they (her children) had what they needed.” At twenty-three, deciding to take things into her own hands, she worked to get her GED. Veronica remembers when her grandpa would ask her what she wanted to be when she grew up and she always said “a nurse.” Veronica knew exactly what she needed to do; she needed to take care of people.

 

However, because of hurdles in her life, she would have to put her dreams on hold for her family to survive and thrive, having Covid-19 three times and being hospitalized because of it, being just one of many. She dropped out of school to take care of her dad when he was terminally ill. She shared, that before he had passed, he told her to not give up, go back to school and keep going. Immediately she decided that she was going to put herself first and jump back into school headfirst. After twenty-seven years of struggle and hurdles, she attained her LPN.

 

Now she works at Colonial Manor with what she calls her second family. She recently found out that she passed her boards, and she is now an RN! Her daughter shared, “My mom… I really think she deserves this. This woman has worked so hard for years now and all of her kids are so proud of her.” After a well-deserved break from school, Veronica wants to go back to school and work for her BSN. In the meantime, she will be putting smiles on the faces of the residents at Colonial Manor through her presence as a nurturing caregiver and encourager.

 

When asked why she keeps going, Veronica told us she has always been a giver… “I want to take care of people. I want to fix things for people. That is why I was so drawn to nursing.” She eventually wants to go back to volunteering at the Women’s Care Clinic in Danville, so she can help single mothers navigate the difficulties they might face. Through all of the hardships, Veronica continues to look at life as if it is a gift; she keeps going no matter what because of her kids and grandkids. Her words of wisdom at the end of the interview were, “Never give up, your dreams are reachable. There will always be hurdles to overcome.”

 

Thank you, Veronica Eades, for being a constant light and role model in the City of Danville.

 

Written by Erin Gregory

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    Announcements & Community
BIGG Tip of the Week: 4 Questions to Help Balance Your Life

(1) What’s something you used to love to do? Take it back! (2) What class did you really enjoy outside your major? Or was there a class you always wanted to take? (3) What do you have sitting around the house? Dig out the tools of your craft! (4) What did you use to read? Take a trip to your local library. Move forward by looking back. It leads to BIGG success! Get more tips from BIGG Success  here.

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors

There are many things to consider when buying life insurance, one being is there a best time to get it? Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com to learn more. https://lifehappens.org/blog/5-factors-to-consider-before-choosing-life-insurance/

 

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/.
Introducing a New Event Center in Vermilion County called Blue Heron Ranch – see flyer here

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

SBA Working Capital Disaster Loans for Small Businesses in Illinois Affected by the 2022 Drought – Submit Completed Loan Application no later than April 26 – see news release here; see Fact sheet 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
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 2 Vermilion County Conservation District Volunteer Fair – see flyer here

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

April 14 CASA Night At The Races – see flyer here

April 15 Northeast Elementary Colorburst 5K – see flyer here

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

May 20 STEP into Spring Event – see flyer 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.
  • April 1 BINGO – see flyer here
  • April 30 A Teddy Bear Tea Party – 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 31 “That’s What She Said” Celebrating the power of Women’s Voices – see Details here
  • Visit atthefischer.com for ticket information

Gao Grotto:

  • Friday: 5:30PM-7:30PM This Friday night cook will be a fund raiser for our bathroom fund. We will be having fish, chicken strips, pork fritters, and grilled chicken sandwich. Cost is $10
  • 7:00PM-9:00PM Captain’s 3 will be playing in the hall

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
  • Wednesday: 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 31: 6:30PM-8:30PM Live Music Series with Doc Shredd & the Heart Strings
  • April 1: 4:00PM-8:00PM Food Truck on-Site Cafecito Cubano & April Fool’s Comedy Night at 8:00PM
  • 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 30: 5:30PM Live music with Brangie

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

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