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
Healthcare
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 and here Sponsorship opportunities have been extended!
Vermilion County Mental Health Board hosts Mental Health First Aid training – see youth information here and adult information here
Carle Mobile Health Clinic announces upcoming locations – see flyer here
Two Roads Wellness Clinic offers free support group for those dealing with cancer and their partners – see flyer here
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 June issue 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
Announcements & Community
City of Danville launches Matching Grant Program for Neighborhood Associations – see press release here and application here
City of Danville announces Arts in the Alley program – see press release here
The Consult at Danville Library meets the first Wednesday of every month – find more information here
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency offers Walk-Thru Health Fair – find info here and here
Have you taken the Vermilion County branding survey? Be a part in creating a vision for Vermilion County – find the survey here
Health Alliance and Senator Faraci will host Aging into Medicare Seminar – find more information here
Join Rep. Brandun Schweizer for coffee at What’s Brewing – see event listing here
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see the June newsletter here
Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisor
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.comfor a complimentary consultation
Join State Rep Brandun Schweizer with his Summer Reading Program! See the flyer in English here and in Spanish here
“That’s What She Said” Returns to Danville for 2nd event – find more informationhere
The Historic Fischer Theatre and Vermilion Heritage Foundation present Vermilion County Youth Orchestra – find more information here
Illinois Arts Council will be giving a tutorial for the new grant system in Illinois. All nonprofit art groups who wish to apply for an Illinois Arts Council grant should attend on June 21st from 1:00-3:00PM at the Danville Art League located at 320 N. Franklin St.
Upcoming Member Events
Danville Farmers Market – happening EVERY SATURDAY from 8:00AM to Noon at
2721 N. Vermilion St. (next to Planet Fitness).
Check out all the vendors and locally made items!
June 29 American Legion Post 210 Family Frenzy Community Event – see flyer here
July 5 Downtown Carnival – see flyer here and press release here
July 13 Bricks and Ivy Sports host Sandlot’s “Squints” – see flyer here
July 21 Fair Hope 20th Anniversary Open House – see flyer here
July 27 Georgetown American Legion Post 203 Summer Square Affair – see flyer here
September 7 Danville Health and Wellness Fair – see flyer here
112 Wine & Coffee Shop: (112 E. Main St., Hoopeston)
Join us on the patio for live music – see the full schedule here
Summer Nights Concerts
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!
June 1 – July 31, 2024: Summer Reading Challenge. Children, Tweens, Teens, and Adults can join the summer reading challenge on Beanstack! Log your reading and win prizes! https://danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
June 28 1:30-3:30 – Super Penguin comes to the library. Meet author Rob and Illustrator Katie, get your book signed and learn to draw Super Penguin
July 1: Teen Movie Mondays. Every Monday we will show a movie in Teen Zone and have popcorn! Teens can suggest and vote on which movie we watch. 4 pm – 6 pm.
July 1: Children’s Wonder Garden Club. Weekly gardening event for children and families. 9:30 -10:30 AM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office.
July 2: Teen Tabletop Tuesdays. Stop by the Teen Zone on Tuesdays to play board/card games and eat snacks! Tuesdays from 4 pm – 6 pm in the Teen Zone.
July 2: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: BINGO! Come play Bingo and win prizes. 4:30 pm in the Children’s Room. Ages 8-12.
July 2: Wee Wigglers Story Time. Join us for action rhymes, stories, and songs for children ages 5 and under—Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
July 3: The Consult. An opportunity for your business to get advice over coffee from a consortium of business leaders; both current and retired, willing to share their knowledge. People from all over the business community are inviting you to engage them for advice in a relaxed atmosphere. No pressure, no sales pitch, just a resource for you to access, absolutely free. Starts at 8:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
July 3: Rainbow Playgroup. Socialization, play, and STEAM activities for toddlers. Wednesdays 10 am- 11 am. Children’s Room.
July 3: Dungeons & Dragons. A tabletop role-playing game that allows teens to quest for treasures and fame, or at the very least hunt enemies. This program is for teens, both those new to the game and those who already know the best way to cleave an orc. New players are always welcome! Wednesdays at 4 pm in the Teen Zone.
July 3: Team STEAM. Activities designed to help students foster creativity and boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
July 3: Wordy Wednesdays. Puzzle lovers, mark your calendars! Every Wednesday, head on up to the 2nd-floor Reference Desk for a variety of word puzzles. Available anytime during our regular business hours.
July 4: Closed for Independence Day.
July 6: Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time. Sensory programs are designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth—Saturdays at 11 am in the Children’s Programming Room.
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 Mike & Jess
Sunday: 4:30PM-6:30PM Poetry Open Mic Night, 7:00PM Comdy Night
Snapper’s – Turtle Run Golf & Banquet Center:
June 28 7:00PM AMBUCS Friday Night Concert Series – free with live music from Feudin’ Hillbillys
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
For questions about events, contact Wendy at 217-597-9653
Tarquini’s: (402 N. Jackson St., Perrysville, IN)
Open daily! 10:00AM-6:00PM EST
Fresh strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and other seasonal produce
Our inventory changes daily! Checkout our Facebook page or give us a call to see what’s in store; 765-231-3146
Temple Plaza:
June 28
VRBC Concert Series
Live music with First Gig Jam with the Big Guns
Thomas Park, Tilton:
June 29 6:00PM-9:00PM
Music Fest ’24
Vermilion County Fairgrounds:
June 26-June 30 Vermilion County Fair
VFW Post 728:
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
Vermilion Advantage | 15 N. Walnut St. | Danville, IL 61832 US