Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekly Schedule and Events Update
By Steve BrandyAug 20, 2024 | 12:31 PM
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF VERMILION ADVANTAGE
Be sure you are using our new mailing address!
Vermilion Advantage
2 E. Main St.
Suite #120
Danville, IL 61832
If you are visiting us, it’s easiest to enter off of South St. (we are the former CLA location)
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.
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
Two Roads Wellness Clinic offers free support group for those dealing with cancer and their partners – see flyer 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
DACC Corporate Education – see Spring Training Opportunities here
Danville Public School Foundation – see the June newsletter here
Illinois Small Business Center at DACC – see the SBDC Small Business Award winners 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
First Presbyterian Church has space available to rent – find more information here
Danville Noon Rotary welcomed Grant Thompson, Area VP of Central Illinois Media Group and Mary Lovejoy, Events and Promotions Director.
Scooters Coffee celebrates dogs in their Dogust Coffee events – see flyer here and check out their fall line up here
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see the August newsletter here
Doug Ireland, Ireland Financial:
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
Donna Carlton-Vish becomes National AMBUCS President – see press releasehere
First Fridays Downtown Danville hosts Artisan Table Market – see details here
New Members
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!
August 31 Together We Can Event with ROSC Council – find information here
September 7 Danville Health and Wellness Fair – see flyer here
September 7 STEP Recovery “End the Stigma” Event – see flyer here
September 22 Kennekuk County Park Live Raptor Program – 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!
Danville Public Library:
August 21: Rainbow Playgroup. Socialization, play, and STEAM activities for toddlers. Wednesdays 10 am- 11 am. Children’s Room.
August 21: 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.
August 22: Anything Tech for Teens. Introducing teens to some of the library’s cool technology, including 3D Printing, 3D Pens, Sphero Balls, Cricut, and a Flight Simulator. Thursdays at 4:00 pm in the Teen Zone.
August 24: 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 Department.
August 24: Read with a Therapy Dog. Reading is one of the best therapies out there, and now you can share your love of reading with our friendly therapy dogs! By reading aloud to our certified pups, you can improve your reading skills and show your furry friend some much-needed love. Visit the library to experience the power of reading with a therapy dog! 1 PM – 2:30 PM in the Children’s Department. All ages
August 27: 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.
August 27: 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.
Rubber Ducky Readers: Join this fun Beanstack Challenge! For every 10 books read, the child will get a rubber duck, every 100 books equal a book, a sticker and a certificate, 1000 books equal a goody bag filled with a book, a sticker, a completion certificate, a stuffed animal, a blow-up rubber duck, etc. This challenge is for ages 0-6.
Diversify Your Reading Challenge: In a reading rut? Expand your reading horizons by completing one or all of our challenges on Beanstack! Finish a challenge to earn a custom poster! This challenge is for teens and adults, ages 13 and up. August 1, 2024 – August 1, 2025
Exit 210:
Sundays: 9:00AM-2:00PM Breakfast, Brunch, & Bloody Mary Bar every Sunday!
Fischer Theatre:
August 25 2:00PM Shrek
Georgetown American Legion Post 203:
August 23 Friday night dinner 5:00-7:00PM
Pulled pork sandwiches with sides. Hosted by the Masons
Golden Nugget:
August 23-24 6:00-10:00PM Live Music at Front Row Bar & Grill
Hoopeston Public Library:
Check out the adult reading challenge here and the youth reading challenge here
September 6-7 Red Mask Children’s Theater presents “Charlotte’s Web”
All events take place at Kathryn Randolph Theater, 601 N. Vermilion St., Danville
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 In Bloom
Saturday: Noon to 7:00PM
Snapper’s – Turtle Run Golf & Banquet Center:
Friday nights: All you can eat catfish 5:30-9:00PM
Saturday nights: All you can eat Indian buffet 5:30-9:00PM
Now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily!
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: (Downtown Danville)
August 23 6:00-9:00PM VRBC Concert Series
Live music with The K-Tels
Vermilion River Beer Company:
August 22 5:30-7:30PM In Bloom
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 | 2 E. Main St. Suite #120 | Danville, IL 61832 US