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Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekly Schedule / Update

By Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2024 | 12:08 AM

 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF VERMILION ADVANTAGE

 

Inside Vermilion County

April issue

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

Check out this month’s magazine here!

Reminder: We will not have a Business and Networking Luncheon this month

due to the Career Expo on April 24th.

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.

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is looking for eligible applicants for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network – see more here A networking event will be held at DACC Bremer Center on April 15th from 1-3PM

Vermilion Heritage Foundation is hiring a Development Director – see more information here

Honors & Achievements
Tara Wright named Interim Director of Domestic Violence, Shelters and Education Programs at Crosspoint Human Services – see announcement here

  Education

DACC offers Free College for New Students this Fall – see press release here

DACC Launches New Associate Degree Programs in Medical Fields – see press release here

Check out DACC’s Jaguar Journal here

DACC Foundation Scholarship application is now open and the deadline is apply is May 1st – see more information here

DACC Foundation Friends Fall Newsletter – see here

Danville Public School Foundation Newsletter – see here

DACC Corporate Education – see Spring Training Opportunities 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

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

Check out the latest Rosecrance newsletter and information here

Just Breathe Alternative Medical Solutions – see their April newsletter here

Just Breathe Alternative Medical Solutions and Two Roads Wellness Clinic will be hosting a Health & Wellness Fair. Vendors are needed! Find more information here

 

    Announcements & Community
Looking for a new Point of Sale System? Contact Lee Chassy with SpotOn – find more information here

Friends of the Kickapoo Rail Trail – See the current newsletter here

CRIS Healthy Aging announces Community Day Fundraiser at Monical’s on May 6th! See press release here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency hosts 59th Annual Business Meeting and Fundraising Dinner with Auction on Friday, April 26th. See press release here

The Danville Area Chapter of Credit Unions is hosting a Community Shred Event on April 20th – find more details here

A new group called the You Matter Hour will be meeting on May 1st. Find out more information here

AMBUCS playground will be closed temporarily for the install of new equipment – see press release here

City of Danville announces road closure for First Fridays Sports and Brews – see press release here

The Danville Art League is excited to announce The Sharon Schmitz Art Competition – find out more information here
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see the April newsletter here
Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors Are you struggling to find the right financial advisor to help you with a 401k rollover or preparing for retirement? Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com for a complimentary consultation!
The Consult at Danville Library meets the first Wednesday of every month – find more information here

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

DACC Alumni Reunion is May 2nd at VRBC – see invitation here

LMR Promotions offers 20% off on concert tickets to Vermilion Advantage members! Get your tickets to the Kentucky Headhunters and Confederate Railroad show here or scan the QR code

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

April 20 Danville Family YMCA hosts annual Healthy Kids Day – see flyers in English and Spanish here and more information here

April 22 Tarquini’s Spring Opening – see flyer here

April 22-28 Fair Hope Children’s Ministry Spring Fling Online Basket Auction – see flyer here

April 24 Homeless Resource Night hosted by Crosspoint Human Services – see flyer here

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

April 27 Boxcar Books and Vinyl Independent Bookstore Day – see flyer here

May 4 American Legion’s Mother’s Day Dinner – see flyer here

May 4 & 5 Operation Friendly Town at the Historic Lincoln Park – see flyer here

May 11 Tarquini’s Mother’s Day Event – see flyer here

American Legion Post #210:

  • Trivia Night – Hawaiian Theme!
  • Thursday, April 18
  • Food served from 5:00PM-7:00PM, Trivia starts at 7:00PM

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!
  • Independent Bookstore Day Celebrates 11th Anniversary – see press release here
  • For more details visit our website here

Danville Public Library:

  • Check out the April Calendar of Events here

David S. Palmer Arena:

  • April 20 6:00PM
  • 3rd Annual Frolics “It’s All the Way Live”
  • No jeans or athletic attire – dress to impress

Fischer Theatre:

  • April 18 6:00PM War Room
  • April 20 3:00PM Doo Wop with Danville Barbershop Chorus
  • Find pricing and more information here

Georgetown American Legion Dornblaser Post 203:

  • Friday night dinner
  • Serving from 5:00PM-7:00PM: Grilled tenderloin sandwich, beans and slaw
  • Free will donation

Golden Nugget:

  • April 19 9:00PM-1:00AM Live entertainment at Front Row Bar and Grill

Hoopeston Public Library:

  • The library needs METAL bottle caps for an upcoming craft project. Please bring your clean (not bent) caps to the upstairs main desk.
  • Check out the April Newsletter here

Masonic Temple:

  • Godspell presented by DLO
  • April 19th at 7:30PM
  • April 20th at 2:30PM and 7:30PM
  • April 21 at 2:30PM
  • Tickets: $23 in advance or $25 at the door, $7 student tickets – online or at door

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: Wieners & Wine 5:00-8:00, Live music with Cats Eye from 6:30-9:30
  • Saturday: Food Truck on site – Ribcage BBQ from 4:00-8:00, Barn Bash with Turning Stones at 7:00PM
  • Sunday: 6:30PM C-U Comedy

Snapper’s – Turtle Run:

  • Steak Night – every Saturday night starting at 5:00PM featuring Rawhide Steaks!

Tarquini’s:

  • Starting April 22 – open daily 10:00AM-6:00PM Eastern
  • Beautiful flowers, hanging baskets, ferns, strawberries, asparagus and other seasonal produce

The Local:

  • Check out this week’s Chef’s Specials here
  • The Local’s episode on America’s Best Restaurants airs Friday, April 19 at 7:00 EST Visit here to view it!

Vermilion River Beer Company

  • April 17 6:00PM-9:00PM Sheet music with Cameron Sheets
  • April 18 5:30PM-7:30PM Live music with Tom Grassman
  • April 21 11:00AM-2:00PM Thirdy Thunday Jazzth Brunch with Todd Gallagher

VFW Post 728: (8 Pine Street, Danville)

  • 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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