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
Gary Resh Named AMBUCs 91st First Citizen – see press release here
New Members
Education
DACC Offers Mental Health Conference – find information here
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
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 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
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
Adecco Staffing celebrates 35th Anniversary – see flyer here
Danville Noon Rotary will be placing flags along N. Vermilion – see sponsorship information here and flag dedication 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
AMBUCS playground will be closed temporarily for the install of new equipment – see press release here
Vermilion Vole open practices on May 5th – see information here
Gateway Family Services launches Seen Through Horses Campaign- see information here
Upcoming Member Events
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 6 R.A.I.S.E. Support Group Meeting – see flyer here
May 11 Tarquini’s Mother’s Day Event – see flyer here
May 16 S.O.A.R. Sessions – check out the flyer here
June 24-26 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Soccer Camp – see flyer here
July 27 Georgetown American Legion Post 203 Summer Square Affair – 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
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 Dustin Danger and Friends from 6:30-9:30
Sunday – Cinco De Mayo celebration – live music with Mystical Melodies from 3:00PM-5:00PM
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
May 2 5:30PM-7:30PM Firsty Thursdays with Sass
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.