Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekly Events Schedule / Update

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

November 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

Thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components has donated $3,000 to DACC Welding Program – see press release here

Healthcare

Cris Healthy-Aging will be offering a vaccine clinic and Thanksgiving Luncheon – see press 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

OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center hosts blood drive – find more information here

STEP Recovery and Champaign Urbana Health Department hold NARCAN Drive-Thru distribution – see flyer here

Welcome New Members!

Friends of Kickapoo Rail Trail

Elizabeth Silver

Elizabeth Silver is a lifelong Vermilion County resident and a proud Cornjerker. She was raised by two wonderful parents that taught her God, family and community should be the priorities in your life. Elizabeth and her husband, Michael, have been married for 12 years and have two amazing children, Peyton and Parker. Michael is also a lifelong member of the Hoopeston community and they are very proud to have come back to Hoopeston to raise their family. They are fortunate enough to have both of their parents and several siblings living in Hoopeston so they truly get the experience of raising their kids with a “village”.

Eilzabeth lives by the mantra “leave it better than you found it.” This applies to all areas of her life – from the simple everyday things like picking up after yourself in a public place, to very big events like joining a board and using your influence to positively impact someone’s life. She is a firm believer if you are going to complain about something, then you better also do something about it. If you want your community to be better, you cannot wait around for someone else to do it.

Elizabeth is a great example of being involved in the community and using her influence for good. She currently serves on the Hoopeston Board of Education, the Vermilion Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Hoopeston Youth Baseball. She is also involved in helping the Rotary of Hoopeston and United Fund of Grant Township put on various fundraising events. She assists the City of Hoopeston with the Light Up McFerren Park Christmas display and the 4^th of July festivities through fundraising and event planning. She and her husband are involved with the Danville Area Soccer Association as Hoopeston representatives.

It doesn’t take long to realize that Elizabeth loves where she lives. Although, after attending Olivet Nazarene, she never considered moving back home. She truly believed she, and her husband would end up living in a larger city where she could work for a national not for profit organization and help large groups of people. God however, had other plans for them. Upon graduation, Elizabeth was given the opportunity to work for her hometown hospital and be directly involved with all community involvement and marketing. It was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up and is glad that she didn’t!

Elizabeth explained that small towns often get bad raps, but she has met some of the kindest and most compassionate souls in Vermilion County. If there is a need, people respond, from providing meal trains to fixing homes, people show up for one another. People show up because we are a community and that is what we do. Not a lot of communities can say that!

Thank you, Elizabeth Silver, for showing up for your community. Thank you for being the change that continues to make Vermilion County a better place. Your volunteerism and hometown pride has not gone unnoticed, you are an appreciated and valued part of your community!

By Jodie Ingram

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Announcements & Community

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

Vermilion Advantage and Step Up announce the Resource Round-Up and we need your help! Find out more here!

BIGG Tip of the Week: It Pays to be Thankful…Literally!!

A study divided participants into three groups. One noted the day’s most significant events. A second only recorded complaints and hassles. The third focused on things for which they were thankful. In just ten weeks, Group 3 members were able to reach their goals more often, compared to the other two groups! Be grateful…for your BIGG success! Get more tips from BIGG Success here

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors How do you build wealth? Check out the Seven Critical Steps here Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com for a complimentary consultation.

Thank you to everyone that attended our first Resource Rally! Vermilion Advantage and Step Up collaborated on this event and it was a great success with over 40 agencies in attendance. Also, thank you to everyone that donated blood. Because of you, the lives of 33 patients will be positively impacted!

“Holidays in the City” – our Backyard Tourism Campaign continues! Find out how you can get involved here!

Vermilion County Museum Society will be having their Fall sale – find out details here!

Vermilion Advantage’s 34th Leadership Tomorrow Class graduates – see press release here

City of Danville releases holiday event schedule, parade information and road closures here and here

Vermilion County has received an approved SBA Disaster Declaration in connection with the storms we experienced from June 29-July 2. The SBA has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) which is located in the basement level of the Vermilion County Joseph Cannon Administration Building, 201 N. Vermilion St in Danville. The easiest access is through the building’s south handicapped ramp entrance directly to the basement level. SBA representatives will be on hand to discuss options and applications for disaster loans to businesses and private citizens who experienced damages to their businesses or residences from these storms. The Center will be open Monday, Nov 6 through Friday, Nov 17th.

Check out the official newsletter of DLO Musical Theatre here

DLO Musical Theatre presents A Christmas Story! A classic Christmas movie come to life on stage as a musical! Find out more here!

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

Danville Noon Rotary welcomes CEO and Founder of STEP Recovery Center, pictured below with Sergeant-at-Arms Bob McIntyre. See press release here

Check out the 2023-2024 DLO Musical Theatre Advertising information here

TREP School holds Danville Pitch Contest – find more information here The TREP School will be awarding $10,000+ in prizes! See press release 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 18 A Holiday In Hoopeston – find more information here and here

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

November 26 2023 Catlin Festival of Lights & Christmas parade – see schedule of events here

November 28 Night of Lights at Sunset Memorial Park – see flyer here

November 29-December 2 Christmas in the Barn – see flyer here

December 1 Night of Lights Parade – Miracle on Vermilion Street – see flyer here

December 2 Village of Tilton Christmas Night of Lights Parade – see flyer here

American Legion Post 210, Danville:

November 16 5:00PM-9:00PM Trivia Night and food! – Football Theme
December 17 11:00AM-12:30PM Santa Comes to the American Legion Post 210, join us for hot chocolate and cookies!
December 21 5:00PM-9:00PM Trivia Night and food! Join us in your Ugly Sweater and for the White Elephant gift exchange
December 31 6:00PM-1:00AM New Year’s Eve Party with Danville Blues Coalition. $20/person includes good, champagne, party favors and music!

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

Danville Area Community College (Jacobs Hall):

November 19 3:00PM-5:00PM
Classical Trio featuring three virtuoso musicians in concert
Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the south entrance

David S. Palmer Arena:

2023 Festival of Trees
For a full schedule of events and ticket information, please visit their website

Dick Van Dyke Auditorium:

November 17 and 18 at 7:30PM
November 19 at 2:30PM
A Christmas Story – The Musical presented by DLO
Tickets: $23 in advance, $25 at the door, Students $7 online or at the door

First Presbyterian Church:

Danville Winter Market
10:00AM-2:00PM
December 2, February 3, March 2, April 6

Fischer Theatre:

November 17 7:00PM Barbie
November 18 2:00 and 7:00PM Barbie
For ticket pricing and information, visit their website

Gao Grotto

Friday night is Grill Night at the Grotto!
5:30PM-7:30PM
Cheeseburgers, hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters, chicken sandwiches, all come with two sides: fries, onion rings, coleslaw and beans for $10
7:00PM-9:00PM Live music with The Dixie Flyers Band

Hoopeston Public Library:

Check out the November newsletter and calendar of events here
December 9 10:00AM-2:30PM Free Family Holiday Photos! By appointment only – call 217-283-6711 to make an appointment!
Please note: the library will be closed from November 23-26 for Thanksgiving weekend
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
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

November 17 and 18 10:00AM-3:00PM Fall Sale – check out special reduced prices on local historical items

Vermilion River Beer Company

November 15 6:00PM-9:00PM Sheet Music with Cameron Sheets
November 16 5:30PM-7:30PM Live music with Tom Grassman
November 19 11:00AM-2:00PM Thirdy Thunday Jazzth Brunch

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: