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Feb 13, 2024 | 4:56 PM

 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COURTESY OF VERMILION ADVANTAGE

 

Inside Vermilion County

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

New Members

Transformation Health Coach:

Kim Henry

  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

Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) Competition Held at DACC – see press release 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

ROSC Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 27th – find more information here

Vermilion County Health Department offers Mental Health First Aid Class – see Adult session information here, and Youth session information here

Check out the latest Rosecrance newsletter and information here, upcoming workshop information here and Kankakee Open House information here

Katie Osterbur
Katie Osterbur is the Executive Director of Peer Court, and through her role and as a remarkable human, she makes a positive difference in the community. She was born and raised in the Danville area and says this place holds a special space in her heart. She graduated from Schlarman High School in 2002 and earned a degree in interpersonal communications from Southern Illinois University in 2006. She, along with her husband Colin, decided to move back to the area 17 years ago when they had their first daughter. They decided to raise their girls, Emma (now 17) and Sophia (now 14) here to be surrounded by friends, family, and a strong community.

Katie started her time at Peer Court as the Program Coordinator but has since been promoted to the role of Executive Director. Through her career at Peer Court, she has been able to support many service organizations and has been able to get the youth involved through volunteering. Katie says, “Having the youth volunteer at events and through service projects connects them to their community.”

The youth must get volunteer hours in the community, but if the child does not have effective transportation, Katie will put them in positions that are close to their home. She says, “I love the kids I work with. They are like family. They know my family. I want to see them do great things.” Katie speaks so highly of the kids that are involved with Peer Court and she does truly want to give them structure and a system of support to do great in their lives. She finds ways to raise funds and awareness for Peer Court, and the best and most popular way is the annual auction that takes place every February. In the past she has been able to fill up Turtle Run’s banquet hall, and this last year the building was packed and there was barely standing room.

Along with Peer Court, Katie has volunteered for many years at Keep Vermilion County Beautiful and Douglas Discovery Garden. When asked why she does this work she said, “I believe in it.” She truly wants to see the Danville community thrive and become a place that everyone is proud of. “The best part of Danville is the community because if you set a goal and let the city of Danville know, people will show up. We were collecting Toys for Tots and the day before it ended, realized we didn’t have enough, so we put it on Facebook. The next couple of hours were fantastic because we exceeded the number of toys we needed. It was truly amazing watching the community band together like that.”

Katie truly loves the community behind her in Danville, and she has that community because she gives so much love and support to those who surround her. She understands that the youth she serves are the future, and we need to support them and set them up for success. We are truly lucky to have a stellar woman like Katie in the community.

By Erin Gregory

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    Announcements & Community
BIGG Tip of the Week: How to Get More Done Every Day Block and tackle! Block out chunks of time to tackle your most important tasks. Example: Work on projects for the first couple hours of the day. Block together less important tasks and tackle them as a group at a set time. Example: Catch up on emails and phone calls right after lunch. Block and tackle your way through your day….for your BIGG Success! Get more tips from BIGG Success here

Check out the David S. Palmer Arena for your next event – see flyer here
Looking for a new Point of Sale System? Contact Lee Chassy with SpotOn – find more information here

Vermilion Advantage has opened applications for Leadership Tomorrow – see press release here

International Recruiting Camp comes to Danville – see more here

Spring 2024 Charitable Trust Application is now open – see more here
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see the February newsletter here
Check out the 2023-2024 DLO Musical Theatre Advertising information here
Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors When it comes to investing, the noise from media, family, and friends makes it hard to figure out the path that could work best for you. I’ll work with you, directly, to figure out the best path for you! Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com for a complimentary consultation!
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

Eastern Illinois Food Bank will be hosting it’s 15th Annual Prom Benefit for Hunger Relief – see press release here

Crosspoint Human Services sock and rain poncho drive for the homeless – find more details here

City of Danville receives $1.425 million grant for home rehabilitation projects – see press release here and here

      Upcoming Member Events
February 14 A Night to Remember dinner to benefit East Central Illinois Community Action Agency – see flyer here

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

February 17 28th Annual Taste of Deutschland German Dinner – see flyer here

February 22 Homeless Resource Night hosted by Crosspoint Human Services – see flyer here

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

March 9 Danville Symphony Orchestra presents Noche Hispana! – see flyer here

March 22 Danville High School Career Fair – see flyer here

March 23 DACC Easter Egg Hunt – save the date here

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

April 19 10th Annual Night at the Races benefitting CASA of Vermilion & Edgar Counties – see flyer here and sponsorship information here

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

American Legion Post #210:

  • February 15 Trivia Night
  • 5:00PM-7:00PM Sliders and sides will be served
  • 7:00PM Trivia starts
  • Wear your red or pink to celebrate post Valentine’s! Buckets of beer for $10!

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

  • New hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday12:00-9:00PM, Sunday 12:00-6:00PM
  • Join us for farm-brewed beer, great food from The Truck and one-of-a kind Greenhouse Bar seating!

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:

  • February 14 5:30PM DACC Women’s Basketball
  • February 14 7:30PM DACC Men’s Basketball
  • February 16 and February 17 at 7:30PM DLO Evolution of Broadway at the Bremer Center
  • February 18 2:30PM DLO Evolution of Broadway at the Bremer Center

Danville Public Library:

  • February 1-March 31: Oscar Buzz Reading Challenge
  • Check out the February Calendar of Events here

David S. Palmer Arena:

  • February 17 Boys & Girls Club Cornhole Tournament

Fischer Theatre:

  • February 14 5:30-9:30 Valentine’s Day at the Fischer – registration required
  • February 16 7:00PM Black Panther
  • February 17 7:00PM Black Panther
  • Find pricing and more information here

Georgetown American Legion Dornblaser Post #203:

  • February 16 Taco Night, Dinner 5:00PM-7:00PM
  • Free will donation, event by Sons of the American Legion

Hoopeston Public Library:

  • February 13-16 Free craft supply swap! Drop off your unused craft supplies between Feb 5-10 and then join us to swap for something new!
  • Check out the February newsletter and calendar of events here

Rustic Charm and RC Boutique:

  • February 14th to February 17th hours: 10:00AM-4:00PM
  • Offering a blend of unique country and modern decor for all your home decorating needs. Boutique and gift items too!

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 7:00PM-9:00PM Live music with Jordan & Jill

Vermilion River Beer Company

  • February 15 5:30PM-7:30PM Live music with Tom Grassman
  • February 18 11:00AM-2:00PM Thirdy Thunday Jazzth Brunch with performance by Todd Gallagher

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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