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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE

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

Danville Fire Department will have swearing-in ceremony – 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

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

Two Roads Wellness Clinic offers Primary Care and Convenient Care – find more information here and here

Stacie Sollars

“Ms. Sollars is not only the principal of Mark Denman Elementary, but she is also the heart. Each day she juggles more jobs than just her own. She is a leader, a mediator, a counselor, and a friend. She goes above and beyond to advocate for student needs.”

What a beautiful nomination for such an amazing person! Stacie Sollars has been an educator for 22 years. She taught at East Park Elementary School for several years and then transferred to South View Upper Elementary School. In 2018 she became the assistant principal at North Ridge Middle School and is now the principal at Mark Denman Elementary School, formerly East Park Elementary School. Stacie explained being the principal of Mark Deman Elementary School is a wonderful feeling as it feels like coming home to the family that “raised” her as an educator.

My favorite part of every interview is learning the why. For Stacie, the “why” has changed over the years as she has grown in her career. Her motivation is to help empower her students and families. She explained that people from all backgrounds have struggles that we may or may not see, she hopes to help them persevere, learn new skills, and develop the confidence to succeed beyond their circumstance,

Stacie loves her family and her community. She feels blessed to have grown up in Georgetown, surrounded by her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and brothers and sister. She has one daughter, Sophia, that is her shining light. She is beautiful, funny, and loves big. Sophia keeps her very busy with all her activities through school and the community. She also loves the closeness of her community. It is nice to have friends and family that you have grown up with so close by. They are always happy to help out and check in on each other. She stated that there is a feeling of security in that, and you can’t find that everywhere.

She is also very grateful for the opportunities and memories that Vermilion County has been able to provide. She enjoys giving back by being involved in her church. She serves on her church’s worship team and children’s ministry. She loves helping with Vacation Bible School each year, singing at church and with the community choir for holidays. She would like to get more involved in volunteering with community agencies that support mental health in our area.

Thank you, Stacie Sollars, for going above and beyond for your students. Thank you for being a leader, a mediator, a counselor and a friend. On a personal note….thank you for being the best (older) sister. I am so proud of you, and so glad everyone can get a glimpse of what an amazing human you are and one heck of a principal to boot!

By Jodie Ingram

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Announcements & Community

Vermilion Advantage announces new CEO/President Mike Marron – see press release here

Vermilion Advantage is excited to announce the next round of Back to Business Grants for New Businesses – find more information 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: Mingle Bells: 3 Holiday Party Networking Tips Holiday parties are a great way to meet new people. First, look for people you know talking with people you don’t. Next, ask how they know the host to get cues about other things you have in common. Finally, listen intently. It’s amazing what you learn by letting others talk about themselves. Mingling will take you on a sleigh-ride to BIGG success! Get more tips from BIGG Success here

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

Vermilion County has received an approved SBA Disaster Declaration in connection with the storms we experienced from June 29-July 2. Find our more information here and here

Check out the official newsletter of DLO Musical Theatre here

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

Melissa Walters Chosen as New CEO of CRIS Rural Mass Transit District – see press release here

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

Night of Lights Parade: Miracle on Vermilion Street is on Friday, December 1 at 6:00PM. Find out about sponsorship opportunities here and here

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

Monyok Leadership holds open enrollment for Leadership Out Loud – find out more here

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

Upcoming Member Events

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

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

December 2 Santa at Temple Plaza – 10:00AM-Noon, Free!

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

December 3 Danville Boat Club Breakfast on the Lake – see flyer here

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

December 9 Roxy’s House 3rd Annual Magical Candyland Christmas – see flyer here, volunteer decorating times here and sponsorship opportunities here

American Legion Post 210, Danville:

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

David S. Palmer Arena:

December 1
5:15PM-6:45PM Stick & Puck
7:00PM-9:00PM Public Skate
9:15PM-10:45PM Pick Up Hockey

Danville Area Community College:

November 30 5:30PM-7:00PM Mary Miller Gymnasium
DACC Women’s Basketball
Check out the full schedule here
December 2 11:00AM-1:30PM Bremer Conference Center
Sweet Adeline’s Christmas Dreams Luncheon and Silent Auction
Doors open at 11:00AM , Admission is $25, for reservations call 214-474-0473

Danville Family YMCA:

December 2 9:00AM-2:00PM
Craft Fair
Free admission, open to all
Unique gifts and holiday stocking stuffers, applications for a booth are available at the Courtesy Counter

Dick Van Dyke Auditorium (DHS):

December 2 7:30PM-9:30PM
Nothin’ But the Blues Christmas presented by DSO
Featuring vocalist Shayna Steele

Exit 210 Saloon:

December 3 at Noon – Santa comes to Exit 210
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
Includes: Picture (with own device) with Santa, hot cocoa bar, Christmas kit for sugar cookie decorating and ornament making, letter to Santa, face painting and Grinch or Reindeer

First Presbyterian Church:

Danville Winter Farmers Market – over 25 vendors, free hot drinks and vendor bag give-away!
10:00AM-2:00PM
December 2, February 3, March 2, April 6

Fischer Theatre:

December 2 7:30PM-9:30PM
The Lettermen Christmas Concert
For ticket pricing and information, visit their website

Hoopeston Public Library:

Check out the December 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

Kathryn Randolph Theater/Red Mask Players:

December 2 7:30PM
December 3 2:00PM
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play presented by Red Mask Players

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

St. James United Methodist Church:

December 3 7:00PM-8:30PM
Danville Municipal Band Christmas Concert
Join us for a free annual holiday concert!

Schlarman Academy South Campus:

December 2 9:00AM-5:00PM
St. Nicholas Holiday Bazaar
Over 25 local vendors and artisans
Norah’s Smokehouse will be on site

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 6:30PM-9:30PM Live music with The Nightcaps
Sunday: Enjoy the Winey Mary Bar and wine slushies

Vermilion River Beer Company

November 29 6:00PM-8:00PM This is Howie Wednesday
November 30 5:30PM-7:30PM Live music with Polly Launay

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.

Village of Tilton: