Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekly Schedule – Update

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE

Inside Vermilion County

January 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.

Danville NECA-IBEW Electrical JATC apprenticeship program is now accepting applications – find more information here

Honors & Achievements

Danville Noon Rotary awards 2023 Vocational Service Award to Thomas Chamberlain – see press release here

Danville Area Community College gets $90K Grant for Electric Vehicle Repair Class – see press release here

Education

DACC Foundation Scholarship application is now open – see more information here

DACC Foundation Friends Fall Newsletter – see here

Danville Public School Foundation Newsletter – see here

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

Healthcare

OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center hosts classes for New & Expectant Mothers – find more information here

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

WIC Program now offering “Walk in Wednesdays” – see flyer here

Just Breathe Alternative Medical Solutions – see the Valentine’s Day specials here and check out her schedule in Hoopeston here

Vermilion County Mental Health hosts Mental Health First Aid class – see youth flyer here and adult flyer here

New Members

Dress-Up Dolls

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud” Maya Angelou

Much like a rainbow, the Dress-Up Dolls are a gift from God sent to promote hope, happiness, and positivity. I was fortunate enough to meet up with these amazing ladies for coffee and my cheeks are sore and my heart is full from all the fun and laughter!

The Dress-Up Dolls started in the early 2000’s, they were a group of church ladies that enjoyed scrapbooking together. As they were scrapbooking, they ran into a major problem, they were running out of pictures! They decided they would need to create new content, and that is exactly what they did! One of their earliest memories was going out in the snow to play! They built snowmen in the church yard and had so much fun doing it!

The current group is made up of 5 women Judie Carlton, Becky Stark, Janice Stark, Susie Glascott, and Chris Blue. Four of the five women reside in Vermilion County and they all love frequenting our beautiful parks and lunching at our delicious restaurants. Their main goal however is to have fun and find the humor in life. They will find an event or create one of their own, come up with their theme, and then go rummaging or thrifting to find their outfits. Some of their favorite trips have been paddle boating at Kickapoo, Hippie Memorials, picnics and photoshoots at Forest Glen, Santa visits, and birthday celebrations. Each lady has a scrapbook of their own, filled with all their fun adventures together. The scrapbooks are something special that they will be able to pass on to their grandkids.

The group has grown in popularity since their newest member, Susie, started putting their shenanigans on Facebook. Whether you see these women on social media or see them in person, they bring a smile to your face. They are each other’s support system, they are fierce prayer warriors, and make each other laugh every time they get together. Their nomination stated, “these women are a true testament of love in its purest form. Their love for life and each other is an inspiration to not only me but others as well. When I see their pictures on Facebook, it brings joy to my heart and is a reminder to enjoy the simple things in life.”

Thank you, Dress-Up Dolls, for being a rainbow in someone’s cloud. Thank you for spreading your love, joy, and laughter throughout Vermilion County!

Also, rumor has it, the Dress-Up Dolls might make an appearance at Vermilion Advantage’s next ribbon cutting – keep an eye out for these lovely ladies!!

By Jodie Ingram

To nominate someone who inspires you, click below!

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Announcements & Community

BIGG Tip of the Week: Wash Your Hands of Disappointment – Literally Study participants were placed in two groups and asked to solve the same “impossible task.” After failing, one group washed their hands; the other did not. Though both groups felt confident that they could handle the task better a second time, the hand-washing group was significantly more optimistic. Why? Washing after a setback gives you closure, which leads to BIGG success! Get more tips from BIGG Success here

Check out the David S. Palmer Arena for your next event – see flyer here

Vermilion County Museum Society holds Lincoln Birthday card contest for 4th & 5th grade students – see flyer here

Danville Symphony Orchestra Battle of the Conductors: Round Two – see press release here

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

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

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors As tax season approaches us, there is still time to make IRA contributions for 2023. Have questions about IRAs? Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com for a complimentary consultation!

First Fridays announce February event – Folklore Progressive Dinner – see press release here

City of Danville announces Danville’s Got Talent auditions – see press release here

The Consult at Danville Library meets the first Wednesday of every month – find more information here

Upcoming Member Events

January 24 Crosspoint Human Services Homeless Resource Night – see flyer here

February 12 Vermilion Valley FCA Victory Dessert Fundraiser – see flyer here

February 12 Tee Pak Credit Union Sweet as Candy 75th Anniversary and Valentine’s Day celebration – see flyer here

February 17 Boys & Girls Club of Danville Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser – see flyer here

March 2 Project Success presents 2nd Annual Casino Night – see flyer here

March 22 Danville High School Career Fair – see flyer here

April 3 2nd Annual Child Abuse Awareness Conference – see flyer here

April 24 Career Expo with DACC and Vermilion Advantage – see flyer here

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

New hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday12:00-9:00PM, Sunday 12:00-6:00PM
Heated Greenhouse Bar seating and food from The Truck. Families are always welcome and well-behaved dogs are welcome on leashes.

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:

January 24 5:30PM Women’s Basketball

Exit 210 Saloon:

January 27 8:00PM-11:00PM
Live music with Big Guns, $10 at the door

Fischer Theatre:

January 26 7:00PM Oppenheimer
January 27 2:00PM and 7:00PM Oppenheimer
January 28 2:00PM The Lego Movie
For ticket pricing and information, visit their website

Hoopeston Public Library:

Check out the January newsletter and calendar of events here

Kathryn Randolph Theater:

Red Mask players presents Picasso at the Lapin Agile
January 26 7:30PM
January 27 7:30PM
January 28 2:00PM

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 6:30PM-9:30OM Live music with Riders of the Golden Maize

Vermilion River Beer Company

January 26 6:00PM-8:00PM Live music with Tom Grassman

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.
Open Bowl – Fridays and Saturdays 5:00PM-8:00PM

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