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Friday, September 10, 2021
Senior Coffee Time at Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) Seniors, 60 & older, can enjoy social time around coffee (or tea) & games; 10:00AM.
Fall Open House at The Crow’s Nest – All Weekend (17119 N 600 E Rd, Fithian) Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM; Sunday Noon-4:00PM.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Wieners & Wine/Live Music – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-9:00PM; Wieners & Wine – we provide the hot dogs fixings, & fire to roast it over; 5:00-8:00PM; Live music with Kayla Brown; 6:30-8:30PM.
Friday Night Prime Rib Dinner at the Danville Boat Club – (15750 Boat Club Rd, Danville) Prime Rib Dinner $19.95, Catfish Dinner $16.95 or Grilled Chicken Dinner $14.95. All Dinners come with 2 side options of Baked Potato, Sweet Potato, Green Beans or Rice Pilaf & Salad Bar; Complimentary Tea & Coffee; Doors open at 4:30PM. Reservations are required by calling 217-442-4021.
Dinner & Live Music at the Gao Grotto – (2400 Denmark Rd, Danville) Featuring 8 oz. Cheeseburgers/ Hamburgers, Chicken strips, & Grilled Chicken sandwich with 2 side choices of Fries, Onion Rings, Coleslaw, & Beans. Cost is $8. Service Time 5:30-7:30PM. Live Music in the Hall with the Dixie Flyers Band; 7:00-9:00PM.
Live Music at 112 Wine & Coffee Shoppe – (112 E. Main, Hoopeston) Live music with Holly Halliwell; 6:00PM.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 6:00-9:00PM; Admission $10.00. Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, & Batting cages also available.
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Danville Farmer’s Market at Crossroads Christian Church – (3613 N. Vermilion, Danville) Enjoy locally grown and homemade products; 8:00AM-Noon.
DLO Musical Theatre Backstage Volunteer Day – (141 N. Walnut St, Danville) Volunteers are welcome to help as we work on our new building beginning at 9:00AM. As a special thank you to workers we’ll have a barbecue, ship & drinks for lunch.
6th Annual Memorial Way Car Show at Kruger Coan Pape Funeral Home – (10 E Williams St, Danville) Open to all cars; 9:00AM-2:00PM. Registration will kick off at 9:00AM. Free event with first 100 entrants receive custom event dash plaque. Custom t-shirts available for purchase, 50/50 Raffle, Bucket Raffle & Raffle for $500 Gift Certificate to Illiana Firearms. Free Biscuits & gravy, Hot Dogs, Chips, Popcorn, Sweets, Pulled Pork, coffee & soft drinks will be available. Entertainment begins at 10:00AM with Logan Kirby & One Foot In Band at Noon. Food & Drinks are by Donation.
Saturday Morning Summer Sounds & Farmers’ Market at the Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) Shop an eclectic mix of produce, food & art; 9:00AM-1:00PM.
Mindful Mornings at Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) Relax with an hour of meditation; 10:00AM.
Fall Open House at The Crow’s Nest – All Weekend (17119 N 600 E Rd, Fithian) Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM; Sunday Noon-4:00PM.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time at Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) This sensory program is designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth; 11:00AM.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Vino & Vibes – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-6:00PM; Vino & Vibes with the Allnighter Band from 2:00-5:00PM.
Patriot Day at BHRA Football Game – (Bismarck HS, 17268 E 2750 N Rd, Bismarck) Gates open at 12:30PM; Game Time 1:00PM; Honoring all active Military, Veterans & First Responders & the 20th anniversary of September 11. Admission is Free for Active & Veteran Military & all First Responders; Admission for Adults $4, Kindergarten-12 Grades $2, Free for Seniors 65+. Raffles, t-shirts & more will help raise funds for Operation Honor Guard. Parachute Jumpers will land on the field prior to the game, Danville American Legion Color Guard will present during the National Anthem.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 1:00-4:00PM; Admission $7.00. Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, & Batting cages also available.
Amphibian Town Social at Temple Plaza – (102 N Vermilion, Danville) Amphibian Apparel presents a great event featuring vendors, school supply giveaways, cash prizes, 3-point contest, bounce house, face painting & Double Dutch contest (for teams contact 217-601-3521); 2:00-11:00PM.
The Original Great American Graffiti Night at Vermilion Regional Airport – (22633 N Bowman, Danville) Hosted by the Danville Vintage Rods with $10 Registration; 4:00-10:00PM. Entry Fee is $2 per person; under 12 are free. Enjoy Swap Meet, Food, Double R DJ Service & the Dixie Flyer Band.
1st Responders Free Dinner at Danville American Legion – (201 Prospect Place, Danville) All 1st Responders are welcome to a Free Chicken Parmesan Meal in honor of Patriots Day for Dine-in or To Go; 5:00-7:30PM. Family & Community are welcome for $9.00 per meal.
Fischer Theatre Showing “Zero Dark Thirty” – (158 N. Vermilion, Danville) Doors Open at 6:30PM; Movie 7:00PM. Admission is free-will donation. Free drinks for Veterans & First Responders.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 7:00-10:00PM; Admission $10.00. Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, & Batting cages also available.
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Fall Open House at The Crow’s Nest – All Weekend (17119 N 600 E Rd, Fithian) Sunday Noon-4:00PM.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
Sleepy Creek Vineyard – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-6:00PM; Winey Mary Sunday bar – create your own Winey Mary/Bloody Mary-style concoction with a wide selection of ingredients like fresh celery, pickles, olive, tomato juice, Tabasco, pepper, bloody Mary mix, & more.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 1:00-4:00PM; Admission $7.00. Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, & Batting cages also available.
Bingo at Danville VFW Post #728 – (8 Pine St, Danville) 2:00PM
