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Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekend Schedule / Events

Oct 31, 2023 | 10:20 AM

 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE

 

Flyer Information!

Starting January 1, 2024, we are making exciting changes with our magazine inserts and flyer distribution! Instead of bringing us your 560 copies, you can now just email us one copy and we will be sharing all events and information digitally! This new format will be a cost savings to you, better for the Earth and your information will hit even more people! All flyer information will be shared in one place and readers will be directed there using a QR code. More information coming soon!

Inside Vermilion County

October issue

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

Check out this month’s magazine here!

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.

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is looking for a Director of Finance. More information here

Honors & Achievements
DACC receives $95,000 IGEN Grant – see news release here
Carle Health Certified as Great Place To Work for 6th Straight Years – see news release here

Watchfire Named AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Renewal Unit Provider – see news release here
Congratulations to Trinity Lutheran School Kindergarten teacher, Mindy Ohlmiller on 2023 Ag In the Classroom Teacher of the Year! She will receive the award at the Farm Bureau annual meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Beef House Oak Room.

  Education

Danville Public School Foundation Newsletter – see here

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

DACC Corporate Education Courses & Trainings: see flyer here

DACC Coordinated Engineering Program – see details here

DACC-Franklin University 3+1 Bachelor’s program just got more affordable – see press release 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 Leadership Inspired for Tomorrow training here

DACC’s Rad Tech Programs Earns Reaccreditation – see press release
DACC welcomed 16 new cast members to the All Star Jaguar Student Ambassadors Class of 2023-24 on Friday, Sept. 22, and they are ready to roar. See press release here

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

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

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

Welcome New Members!

Friends of Kickapoo Rail Trail

Mickensy Ellis-White
“Worthy now. Not if. Not when. We are worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is.” – Brene Brown.

Millions of Americans experience symptoms of mental health conditions each year. Mental health is known to have a ripple effect impacting not only individuals but families, communities, and economies. Vermilion County is no exception to those challenges. However, we are fortunate enough to have amazing people like Mickensy Ellis-White that help provide healing for those experiencing mental health conditions.

Mickensy is a born and raised Vermilion County resident. She graduated from Danville High School and feels her time there prepared her for a more diverse, global society. She later joined the Army, served in Iraq in 2011, and worked as a Behavioral Health Specialist. She went on to work at the VA as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and then eventually started her own business, Mpower Counseling, PLLC. She is also the Chair of the Vermilion County Democrats and a Yoga Instructor.

Mickensy and her wonderful husband Garin just celebrated their 2nd year of marriage. They have one dog, Hope, and 2 cats. Throughout our interview, it was clear to see that Mickensy is a very humble, authentic soul. Her main objective in life is to provide healing. She is continuously researching ways to stay up to date in her field and is open to various avenues of healing. Her humble self did not mention this in our interview, but I would be remiss if I didn’t congratulate her on her business, Mpower Counseling, winning the 2023 Best of Danville award!

Mickensy feels very fortunate to live in a place that has beautiful scenery, all four seasons, affordable living, and opportunity for growth. She loves all the parks and outdoor activities that are available. She enjoys walking her dog, kayaking, yoga, working out and watching movies. She also exclaims the best thing about living in Vermilion County is….her family and friends! Mickensy has some amazing people in her life, and they feel the same way about her. Her nomination stated, “Mickensy is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met. From serving our nation, to serving our community she is the definition of an empowering, strong woman with a giving heart. She thrives in helping others and is the first one to jump in when she sees a problem that needs fixed. Her leadership skills are second to none.”

Thank you, Mickensy Ellis-White, for providing healing to others. Thank you for your sincerity, authenticity, and overall compassion. Thank you for serving our Country and Vermilion County, you are a hero inside and out!

By Jodie Ingram

To nominate someone who inspires you, click below!
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    Announcements & Community
Vermilion Advantage & STEP UP hosts Community Resource Rally and Blood Drive. To be a vendor, find out more here. For more information about the event, click here.

Vermilion Advantage is excited to announce the awardees of the Back to Business Grants – see press release here

BIGG Tip of the Week: How Much Does the Sounds of Your Voice Impact Your Message? Research shows a speaker’s voice mattered twice as much as the content of the message. What’s the key to good voice quality? Proper breathing, according to Bob Corff, voice coach to the stars. When you breathe right, your stomach pushes out when you breathe in and sinks back when you breathe out. Take a deep breath before you speak for your BIGG Success. Get more tips from BIGG Success here

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors With the end of the year approaching, it’s a great time to review your year-end strategies from IRA contributions to required minimum distributions to gifting.

Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com for a complimentary consultation.
Martin Hood is thrilled to welcome Todd Davis, CPA, CGMA to our team as our new VCFO and Tax Partner.
DACC Student’s Cannon Movie Premieres November 1st, Documentary About Life of “Uncle” Joe Cannon. See press release here

Check out the official newsletter of DLO Musical Theatre here

DLO is surveying the community to gauge their favorite musicals from the 50’s until now! From the results, they will build a Mainstage Coffeehouse show! Take the survey here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see the October Newsletter here

The Rotary Club of Danville is accepting nominations for Person of the 2023 Vocational Service Person of the Year Award. See the news release here
Check out the 2023-2024 DLO Musical Theatre Advertising information here

Maestro Zielinski Opens Strong in DSO Concert – see press release here

TREP School holds Danville Pitch Contest – find more information here

Downtown Danville, Inc. hosts Maker Market at Kresge Park for Small Business Saturday on November 25th. Check out more information here and find out how to be a vendor!
Night of Lights Parade: Miracle on Vermilion Street is on Friday, December 1 at 6:00PM. Find out about sponsorship opportunities here and here

      Upcoming Member Events
Golden Nugget Casino Opens – check out their current hours here

November 3-5 Red Mask Players present Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike – see flyer here

November 4 American Legion Vet 5K – find more information here

November 4 Glow Bingo: Party in the Barn Edition – see flyer here

November 7 Subs for Subs – see flyer here

November 8, November 22 and December 6 Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ Teen Support Group – see flyer here

November 11 STEP Recovery Sleepout for the Homeless – see flyer 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

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

  • Bar Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–4:00PM
  • Check out this 15 acre farm, brewery and food truck in Vermilion County

Boxcar Books & Vinyl:

  • 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

David S. Palmer Arena:

  • Hockey is Back!
  • Check out dates, times and more information here

Downtown Danville:

  • First Friday – Potterfest 2023
  • Downtown Danville transforms in to a magical world!
  • 5:00PM-8:00PM
  • Scavenger Hunt, meet the characters at the library, “Order of the Phoenix” at the Fischer Theatre, Butterbeer and T-shirts for sale, trivia and more!

Fischer Theatre:

  • November 3 7:30PM Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • November 4 7:00PM Davina and the Vagabonds presented by the Danville Library Foundation
  • For ticket pricing and information, visit their website

Hoopeston Public Library:

  • Check out the November newsletter and calendar of events here
  • Please note: the library will be closed from November 23-26 for Thanksgiving weekend
  • 2023 Pumpkin Contest winners announced here with more library information
  • Be part of the Library Crawl! Find out more here

Rustic Charm RC Boutique:

  • Simply Christmas Seasonal Open House
  • November 1st through December 24th
  • Tuesday-Friday 10:00AM-5:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM-4:00PM

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
  • Friday: 6:00PM-9:00PM Wieners & Win
  • Saturday 6:00PM-9:00PM Kickapoo Rail Trail, silent auction, live jukebox show with Dave Howie, tickets $50 includes dinner and one drink
  • Sunday: Enjoy the Winey Mary Bar and wine slushies
  • Sleepy Creek Hours: Sunday-Tuesday Noon-6:00PM; Wednesday-Thursday-Saturday Noon-7:00PM & Friday Noon-9:00PM.

Tarquini’s Holiday Market:

  • Wednesday, November 15-Sunday, November 19
  • Decorative wreaths, swags and greenery bundles
  • South Bend Chocolates
  • Homemade caramels, coffee, jelly, sauces, goat milk soaps and more!
  • Daily special guests featuring their own sweet treats, delicious food and specialty coffee drinks
  • Check out their website (www.tarquinis.com) and Facebook for more information

Vermilion County Museum:

  • Courage to Remember
  • October 10-November 10
  • A traveling Holocaust exhibit created by the Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance

Vermilion River Beer Company

  • November 1st 6:00PM-8:00PM This is Howie Wednesday – Live Jukebox Show
  • November 2nd 5:30PM-7:30PM Firsty Thursday with Sass

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:

  • Wednesdays: Queen of Hearts Drawing at 7:00PM. Tickets $1.00.
  • Thursday Night Dinners with Bob Schifo

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