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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE

Inside Vermilion County

June Issue

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Jobs

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

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components produces their 100 millionth camshaft in Danville – see news release here

DACC Names Employees of the Year – see news release here

2023 DACC Graduates – see list here; see commencement here

The Danville NAACP’s “Pandemic Health Navigators” program has received six nominations for Community Health Worker awards from the Illinois Department of Public Health – see news release here

Carle Health Certified as Great Place To Work for 6th Straight Years – see news release here

Greater Illiana Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees – see news release here

Greater Illiana Sports Hall of Fame Announces Student Athletes of the Year – see news release here

A Legacy of Generosity; Charlotte Anne Russell Charitable Trust – see news release here

On Mon., June 26, Danville Area Community College Dean Dr. Manny Rodriguez (center) was the guest presenter for the Danville Noon Rotary. Dr. Rodriguez came to DACC on May 15 to lead DACC’s Math, Science, and Health Professions Division. One of his priorities is to advance the success of low-income students in STEM disciplines. He is shown here with Sergeant at Arts Adam Stonecipher and Rotary President Hayley Siefert.

Education

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

DACC Courses & Trainings:

DACC College for Kids Summer 2023 Camp – see news release here

DACC Adult Educational Summer 2023 Classes – see news release here

2023 DACC 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

Learn about DACC’s new “Elevate ” Program here

Learn about DACC’s Leadership Inspired for Tomorrow training here

Danville Public School Foundation News – see June issue here

Healthcare

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is working with public health agencies across Illinois to get people the health care they need. To do that, we need a better idea of why people might not seek out healthcare or medical treatment in your area. We are looking to hear directly from you. We can assist in many ways, especially by attending an outreach event that you may host as a community or any outreach event that you know of in your community. We are looking to make partnerships and collaborations; we are striving to educate the community on the importance of the vaccine and receive feedback from the community.

We help those that are insured and uninsured. Our team comes prepared to any event in the community, with flyers, promo bags, and giveaways, and more importantly, fully equipped to make appointments on the spot for any healthcare needs. We also are able to bring our COVID mobile unit and set up a table at your event to provide COVID VACCINES for those in need and willing to receive the Vaccine.

OSF Healthcare reopening Danville birthing center in September – see news release here

OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart to Open New Wound Clinic – see news release here

Vermilion County Mental Health Board is offering Mental Health First Aid Training. For more information, see dates here

NEW MEMBER

Welcome to Vermilion Advantage Tarquini’s Fresh Produce!

Annie Dykstra

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive” – Dalai Lama

Annie Dykstra is a lifelong Vermilion County resident. She graduated from Catlin in 2005 and that is where her journey, in this case, begins. It was the start of her senior year of high school, an exciting time by all accounts, when Annie found out she was pregnant. This exciting time in life quickly turned into a time of uncertainty. Annie graduated high school and welcomed her sweet baby boy soon after. Life continued to take twists and turns and Annie found herself a divorced, single mother of two, working two jobs to make ends meet.

Fast forward to 2023; Annie has been married to her wonderful husband, Josh, for 11.5 years, she is a mother of 3 plus 1 bonus child, and has a career at the Women’s Care Clinic of Danville that she absolutely loves. Before working at the Women’s Care Clinic, Annie enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. She decided to enter back into the workforce when her youngest child began preschool. She was working part-time at the preschool when the pandemic hit. Annie, like many others during this time, began asking herself what she really wanted to do. She decided she wanted to help teen moms. She started volunteering at the Women’s Care Clinic in 2020. She was asked to join their staff in 2021 as a receptionist and was offered a Client Advisor position, focusing on teen moms, in June of 2022. The Executive Director of the Women’s Care Clinic, Mariah Hanson, stated that “Annie is someone who is always ready to help in any way she can. She has a big heart that comes from the ashes of a really beautiful story. She embodies the idea that everyone matters, no matter their story or background.” There are several different paths Annie could have taken, but she chose to use her own life experiences to help others.

Annie loves the life she has here in Vermilion County. She explained one of the best things about living here is that everyone wants the best for each other. She likes that everyone knows everyone, and you never feel alone. She loves the fact that there is so much to do and really enjoys attending the Downtown Danville events. She also loves spending time watching her kids at their sporting events, hanging out by the pool, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.

I left our interview feeling humbled and empowered. Annie has a huge heart and is driven to help others. She was very open about her story; her love and compassion rang through with every word she spoke. She hopes to reach more people in Vermilion County by letting them know all the resources that are available to them. Annie dreams of one day bridging the gap between lower and higher incomes. She believes everyone in this life deserves a shot, and sometimes we just need someone to walk alongside us to help us through.

Thank you, Annie Dykstra, for walking alongside our community, spreading your love and compassion to everyone you meet. You are an inspiration and a true blessing!

By Jodie Ingram

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Announcements & Community

BIGG Tip of the Week: Can Happiness Cost You Money?

Yes! Researchers asked college freshman to report their level of happiness! Twenty years later, the researchers looked at their incomes. Participants who had rated their happiness at the top of their ten-point scale made six percent less than people who placed their level of happiness at eight or nine. Be happy but not content. It leads to BIGG Success! Get more tips from BIGG Success here.

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors

Retirement should be spent with family, friends, and loved ones. Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com to work on a retirement plan that helps you enjoy more time with them and less time working.

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/.

City of Danville CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance Grant Program – 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

Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program is offering a Staffing Grant for non-residential customers facing staffing challenges – see grant here

The Danville Noon Rotary visited the Danville-based regional headquarters for Burger King Group 2029- see news release here

Vermilion River Fall Festival Sponsorship Opportunity – see flyer here

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

Vermilion County Conservation District Programs and Events – see here

SAVE THE DATE Vermilion Regional Airport is pleased to announce the return of the very popular “Cheeseburger Night” – see news release here

Need Help Finding & Affording Quality Child Care? Child Care Resource Service is here to help – see flyer here; see who we are and what we do here; see higher educational navigator flyer here

Reach 1 Coach 1 Basketball Skills – see details here

The State is resuming redetermination for Medicaid patients – see flyer here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA – May Newsletter

Monyok Leadership Newsletter

Check out the newsletter here

Monyok Leadership Introduces The Lab: The Lab is an exclusive monthly leadership innovation experience for organizations serious about inspiring and innovating with their leaders.

Apply to bring The Lab to your team today! https://monyokleadership.com/the-lab

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see June Newsletter here

Rosecrance: On Your Radar – Building a Healthier Society – learn more and download the podcast here

Upcoming Member Events

Golden Nugget Casino Opens – see news release here

Danville Farmers Market is now EVERY SATURDAY from 8:00AM-Noon at Crossroads Church in Danville. Now accepting LINK cards in trade for tokens with free triple match vouchers for fruit and vegetables.

Danville Farmers Market, in conjunction with Carle at the Riverfront, will host a farmers market every Thursday morning from 7:00AM-9:30AM. We are located on the east side of the parking lot between Carle and Christie behind Vermilion County Museum. We hope you visit us there!

June 30 Soar Space Business Center Grand Opening – see flyer here, see press release here

June 30 Hoopeston Public Library Free Family Carnival – see flyer here

June 30 8:30PM-10:00PM Georgetown Fireworks at the Georgetown Fairgrounds

July 1 Tractor Supply Ribbon Cutting in Hoopeston – see flyer here

July 4 Breakfast on the Lake with Danville Boat Club – see flyer here

July 6 Danville Boat Club Balloon Splash-N-Dash party – see flyer here

July 7 First Friday Midsummer Luau – see news release here

July 8 Love for Lori Memorial Carnival Bar Crawl – see flyer here

July 8-15 Georgetown Fair

July 9 Forest Glen County Preserve Spinning & Weaving Day – see flyer here

July 14 DACC Golf Outing at Danville Country Club – see flyer here

July 14 Vermilion County State’s Attorney Office 28th Annual Victim Assistance Golf Outing – see flyer here

July 17 Vermilion County Conservation District Deer Lottery Tickets – see flyer here

July 27 Salvation Army Christmas in July Benefit Dinner – See sponsor details here; see sponsor commitment form here

August 4 Vendor Frenzy at DACC – see flyer here

August 18 Vermilion Advantage 31st Annual Golf Outing – see flyer here

Danville Public Library – see upcoming June events here

Hoopeston Public Library – see June Newsletter 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
Warm weather brings endless dining options at 112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe! Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or sweet snacks on the patio, in the game room, or in our beautiful dining room! You can also use the Joe app to place carry out or curbside orders. Our full menu is available all day long! Make some fun summer memories with your people at 112

American Legion Post 210:

July 1st Family Frenzy 3:00PM-7:30PM – games, food truck, cake auction, music and more
3:00PM-7:30Pm Music by In Bloom and Buck Wild
7:30PM-10:00PM DJ Javier Vasquez
July 20 Tacos/Salads 5:00PM-8:00PM & Band-The “Wise Guys”

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

Bar Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–4:00PM
July 12 & July 13 Airness @ Big Thorn
Admission to Airness (directed and performed by KottrGrimm Theatrical Storytellers. Tickets include Two beverages (Two 16 ounce Big Thorn beers or Two Fools Hard Ciders),Unlimited non-alcoholic beverage choices: Bottled Water, Bottled Teas, and Sodas. A meal from The Truck with your choice of protein: Sliced Roasted Chicken, Seared Salmon Fillet, House-Made Black Beans, Protein is served on a bed of cilantro-lime jasmine rice with pickled onion, lime crema, and cilantro, Toasted naan bread slices, Fresh fruit salad of pineapple and berries
Gratuity and tax is included in ticket price ($65)
The performance will take place under the pavilion at Big Thorn Farm & Brewery. The bar and food truck will open at 5 pm, and the performance will begin at 6:30 pm. There will be an intermission around 7:15, and the show will resume at 7:45. The show will finish around 8:30, and the bar will remain open until 9 pm.

Boxcar Books & Vinyl:

July 12 at 5:00PM join us for refreshments and presentation by author Kathleen Geraghty
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.
Thursday lunch is open to the public from 11:00AM-2:00PM
July 1 5:00PM-10:30PM Thunder over Lake Vermilion. Party and Fireworks Celebration!

Danville Dans: (Danville Stadium 610 Highland Blvd)

June 30 6:30PM-8:30PM vs Lafayette Aviators

Fischer Theatre:

June 29 -July 1 Top Gun
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
Fridays: Wieners & Wine Friday 5:00PM-8:00PM; Music by Mike & Jess 6:30P-8:30PM
Saturday, June 24: After Dark Concert Series featuring Rory Book & The Volumes 7:30PM-10:30PM
Sunday, June 25: Live Music Series featuring Old Souls 2:00PM-5:00PM
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 Golf Club:

2023 Turtle Run Golf Events here
2023 Couples Golf Events here
2023 Junior Golf Program – see flyer here
May 3 – August 9 Wednesday Night Golf League – see flyer here
May 11 – August 24 Thursday Night Ladies League – see flyer here
For membership information and golf rates, please visit our website at https://turtlerungolfclub.com/

Vermilion River Beer Company

June 30 11:30AM-1:30PM Lunch Box Concert Series with Gilly Galt
June 30 6:00PM-9:00PM VRBC Concert Series at Temple Plaza featuring Trasch

Vermilion County Museum

40th Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show
July 1-July 31
See website for more details here

VFW Post 728: (8 Pine Street, Danville)

Fridays: fish fillet dinners and Bill’s seafood chowder will be served from 5:00PM-8:00PM/ Dine in and carry-outs available
Sundays: Family bingo every Sunday promptly at 2:00PM. Children are welcome, but be 18 years of age to play. A Sunday lunch special and a variety of sandwiches and snack foods are available.

Westville American Legion Post 51: