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Vermilion Advantage Releases Latest Update and Schedule

By Steve Brandy Apr 23, 2024 | 10:08 AM

 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 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.

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

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

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

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

      Upcoming Member Events
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 DACC eSports Fundraiser at VRBC – see flyer here

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

April 25 Trinity Lutheran School fundraiser at Danville Gardens – see flyer here

April 26-28 Spotlight Performers presents The Enchanted Bookshop – see flyer here

April 26 ECICAA Annual Dinner and Auction – see invitation here

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

April 29 Dyslexia Center Chicken & Noodle Dinner – 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

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

  • New hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday 12:00-9:00PM, 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 25 4:00PM-7:00PM
  • Ladies Duck Out – the perfect excuse to leave work early!
  • Ladies only event, must be 21 to enter, free admission

Dick Van Dyke Auditorium:

  • Catch Me If You Can, the Musicals presented by Danville High Theatre
  • April 25 7:00PM
  • April 26 7:00PM
  • April 27 2:00PM
  • Tickets are $12, general admission seating

Exit 210:

  • April 27 9:00PM-11:30PM
  • Live music with Kolten Taylor

First Presbyterian Church:

  • Classic Comedy from the Carol Burnett Show presented by Gregory’s Academy of Arts
  • April 25 7:00PM
  • April 26 7:00PM
  • April 27 2:00PM

Georgetown American Legion Dornblaser Post 203:

  • Friday night dinner hosted by the Georgetown Russell Lodge
  • Serving from 5:00PM-7:00PM: serving hamburgers or brats, cole slaw, and baked beans
  • $10 per meal

Golden Nugget:

  • April 26 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

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 Blue Deacons from 6:30-9:30
  • Saturday: 7:30PM Live music with The Woodchips, no cover charge

Snapper’s – Turtle Run:

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

Step Recovery Center:

  • Friday nights, 6:00PM-8:00PM Recovery Rocks – Ala-teen Recovery Group
  • Meet with other teens (13-17) for fun, fellowship and support
  • Saturday, May 11th 9:00AM-2:00PM Step Into Spring at Step Recovery Center
  • Music, food, arts and crafts, car and bike show, free pancake breakfast and more!
  • For questions about events, contact Wendy at 217-597-9653

Vermilion River Beer Company

  • April 25 5:30PM-7:30PM Music with Chad Hays
  • April 27 8:00PM-11:00PM Music with James Jones

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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