Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekly Events Update

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Inside Vermilion County

July Issue

To view this months issues of “Inside Vermilion County” visit our website!

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 – Vermilion Advantage is Vermilion County, Illinois’ electronic resource for career and occupational opportunities, employer profiles, career information, K-16 education programs and partnerships in our area. Learn more about local training through Danville Area Community College and other local training resources. It’s all here. 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

DACC Names Employees of the Year – see news release here

Carle Health Certified as Great Place To Work for 6th Straight Years – see news release here

Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Response Training completed by 16 volunteers – see news release here

Watchfire Named AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Renewal Unit Provider – see news release here

Witzel Family McDonalds are please to announce their July Employees of the month. See press release here

The Illinois Banking Association (IBA) has announced that Tom Chamberlain has been elected as the Chair of the IBA’s Board of Directors for 2023-2024.

See press release here

Education

Illinois Small Business Center at DACC – see upcoming classes & training events here

DACC Corporate Education Courses & Trainings: see flyer here

DACC offers Mix Masters Bartending Course – see flyer here

DACC Coordinated Engineering Program – see details here

Child Care Resource Services would like to encourage people to learn about the Grants and Scholarships that are available for Early Childhood and Education -see Higher Education Navigator Flyer here; see Early Childhood DACC flyer here; see ECACE Scholarship flyer here

Learn about DACC’s new “Elevate ” Program here

Learn about DACC’s Leadership Inspired for Tomorrow training here

Danville Public School Foundation News – see June issue here

Healthcare

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is working with public health agencies across Illinois to get people the health care they need. To do that, we need a better idea of why people might not seek out healthcare or medical treatment in your area. We are looking to hear directly from you. We can assist in many ways, especially by attending an outreach event that you may host as a community or any outreach event that you know of in your community. We are looking to make partnerships and collaborations; we are striving to educate the community on the importance of the vaccine and receive feedback from the community.

We help those that are insured and uninsured. Our team comes prepared to any event in the community, with flyers, promo bags, and giveaways, and more importantly, fully equipped to make appointments on the spot for any healthcare needs. We also are able to bring our COVID mobile unit and set up a table at your event to provide COVID VACCINES for those in need and willing to receive the Vaccine.

OSF Healthcare reopening Danville birthing center in September – see news release here

OSF Healthcare Healthy Workplace Event – see flyer here

Vermilion County Mental Health Board is offering Mental Health First Aid Training. For more information, see dates here

708 Mental Health Board with Gateway Family Services of Illinois and the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation bring Rising Tide back to Danville. See flyer here, see press release here with Keynote Speaker, Ben Zorbist – see flyer here

New Members

Welcome

Allen Money Talks

Hefty Seed Company

Breon Boyd

Breon Boyd is a shining light in a world of darkness.

She is one of fourteen children born to her parents and raised in Danville, IL. She went to Daniel Elementary, Southview Middle School, and Danville High School. Breon later attended Olivet Nazarene University for two years before deciding she wanted to come home. She then attended Lakeview College of nursing, but it took her years to finish because she was struggling in classes. In 2019, she put herself to work and studied constantly to pass her exams so she could obtain her nursing degree. She has worked as an RN and ER nurse for the last 19 years.

Breon stays in the Danville area because of her nieces and nephews. She says, “They are my babies.” She has created a strong bond with all of them, and they consider her their safe space when everything seems to be going wrong. She has also cultivated a strong community from her church family and volunteers as the President at Danville Restoring Our Community (DROC). As the President of DROC, Breon supports many events in the community like the Back to School Bash in Garfield Park and the Expungement and Sealing Summit. Breon has been a member of the Faith Deliverance Worship Center since she was 14. She has led the youth department and has even put together gospel shows that have hosted recording artists.

Breon is not quiet about her struggles. She is open about everything because she wants others to see that they are not alone. She has struggled with alopecia, a condition that thins or creates hair loss due to the immune system destroying hair follicles. Breon has struggled with this condition for 20 years now, and she has had an outpouring of support and love from her community.

Working in the ER, Breon has become a face that people recognize in this tight knit community. Even after so many years, nothing could have prepared her for the day that her 24-year-old nephew would come in with a gunshot wound. She had stayed with him and made sure that he knew someone who loved him was there. Breon says, “I remember seeing the jacket that is a part of his clothing line and it clicked that I knew who this was – It was such a TV moment.” Even when her world was crashing down she stayed at work until her relief came. The experience gave her a newfound passion for helping others through the work that she does.

Breon’s reason for doing all this essential work is because she has seen so many dark things happen in the world. She started these programs to help families rebuild. She says, “Most of the time it isn’t the child’s fault for their actions. Sometimes it is the example set by the parents that puts these kids in negative situations.” Whenever she is about to judge someone, she remembers that we never know the full reasons for someone’s actions, and we should not judge others.

Thank you, Breon, for your light.

By Erin Gregory

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Announcements & Community

BIGG Tip of the Week: Perfectionist: Ask This Question to Boost Your Productivity

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Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors

You have a plan for saving for retirement, but do you have a plan for spending in retirement? Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com for a complimentary consultation to get you on your path for retirement.

City of Danville CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance Grant Program – see news release here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency requests proposals from Mechanical and Architectural Contractors – see press release here

Illinois Housing Development Association’s Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) is a court-based rental assistance program for people who are facing eviction and are in court proceeding – see program information here

Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program is offering a Staffing Grant for non-residential customers facing staffing challenges – see grant here

Vermilion River Fall Festival Sponsorship Opportunity – see flyer here

Three Kings of Peace Mentoring Center now offering free lunch. See press release here

The Lumpkin Family Foundation announces new grant cycle and 2022 grant recipients – see press release here

Salvation Army partners with the community for a Back to School Drive – see press release here, see flyer here

Vermilion County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO will host 2023 Labor Day Parade – see press release here and registration packet here

Survivor Resource Center is hiring a counselor – see posting here

Be a voice from Vermilion County community to discuss Early Childhood service needs – see flyer here

Vermilion Count Museum announces the winners of the 40th Midwest Heritage Quilt show – see new release here

Salvation Army has a new Officership see the news release here

SAVE THE DATE Vermilion Regional Airport is pleased to announce the return of the very popular “Cheeseburger Night” – see news release here

Need Help Finding & Affording Quality Child Care? Child Care Resource Service is here to help – see flyer here; see who we are and what we do here; see higher educational navigator flyer here

Eastern Illinois Foodbank has volunteer opportunities! Learn more here

Monyok Leadership Newsletter

Check out the newsletter here

Monyok Leadership Introduces The Lab: The Lab is an exclusive monthly leadership innovation experience for organizations serious about inspiring and innovating with their leaders.

Apply to bring The Lab to your team today! The Lab

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see July Newsletter here

Rosecrance: On Your Radar – Building a Healthier Society – learn more and download the podcast here

The Danville Noon Rotary – see meeting schedule and speakers here

This year’s Gill Garman Fellowship Award went to retired obstetrician and 22 year Rotarian, Dr. Donald Rokosch. The award was presented by retired Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman

Upcoming Member Events

Golden Nugget Casino Opens – check out their current hours here

Danville Farmers Market is now EVERY Saturday from 8:00AM-Noon at Crossroads Church in Danville. Now accepting LINK cards in trade for tokens with free triple match vouchers for fruit and vegetables.

August 4 Downtown Danville Back to School Bash – see flyer here You can also find more information here https://www.facebook.com/events/1226611824668997/?active_tab=discussion

August 8 Ameren Tridan Energy Efficiency Open House – see flyer here

August 9 DACC Back to School Block Party – see flyer here, check out sponsorship information here

August 12 Cornhole Tournament at Danville American Legion – see flyer here

August 18 Vermilion Advantage 31st Annual Golf Outing – **ONLY 7 MORNING SPOTS LEFT!** see flyer here

August 18 112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe hosts parking lot party for Junior Class Fundraiser – see flyer here

August 26 Danville Boat Club presents End of Summer Party – see flyer here

September 15 CASA Annual Golf Outing – see flyer here

112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe:

Shoppe Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6:00AM-10:00PM; Friday & Saturday: 6:00AM-11:00pm & Sunday: 8:00AM-2:00PM
Warm weather brings endless dining options at 112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe! Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or sweet snacks on the patio, in the game room, or in our beautiful dining room! You can also use the Joe app to place carry out or curbside orders. Our full menu is available all day long! Make some fun summer memories with your people at 112

AMBUCS: (Turtle Run Golf & Banquet Center, 322 E. Liberty Ln., Danville)

Friday night concert series
7:00PM-10:00PM
Music with Feudin’ Hillbillys (Country/Rock)
Join us for this FREE summer music concert performed on the Turtle Run stage. Food and drinks will be available. Hang out in your lawn chair on the grass or under the large shaded patio area.

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

Bar Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–4:00PM
Gratuity and tax is included in ticket price ($65)
The performance will take place under the pavilion at Big Thorn Farm & Brewery. The bar and food truck will open at 5 pm, and the performance will begin at 6:30 pm. There will be an intermission around 7:15, and the show will resume at 7:45. The show will finish around 8:30, and the bar will remain open until 9 pm.

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!
For more details visit our website here

Danville Boat Club:

Thursday lunch is open to the public from 11:00AM-2:00PM

Danville Dans:

August 5 6:30PM-8:30PM vs Normal Cornbelters

Danville Public Library:

August 4 6:00PM-10:00PM Stranger Things: The Curse of Vecna
August 12 12:00PM-2:00 PM Forest Park Owls with Mark H.X. Glenshaw. See press release here

Fischer Theatre:

August 4 5:00PM-6:00PM Youth Orchestra Cello Choir – free performance
August 5 7:30PM-9:00PM Twitty & Lynn presented by the grandchildren of famed duo Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty
Visit atthefischer.com for show times and ticket information

Hoopeston Public Library:

See calendar of August events 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: 6:00PM-9:00PM Wieners & Wine, Music by Mid-October
Sunday 12:00PM-6:00PM Grape Stomp 2023 – Join the fun! Food items will be available for purchase. Grape Stomping begins at 1:00PM
2:00PM-5:00PMFree music performances by Aces N’ Rhythm Band
Sleepy Creek Hours: Sunday-Tuesday Noon-6:00PM; Wednesday-Thursday-Saturday Noon-7:00PM & Friday Noon-9:00PM.

Turtle Run Golf Club:

2023 Turtle Run Golf Events here
2023 Couples Golf Events here
2023 Junior Golf Program – see flyer here
May 3 – August 9 Wednesday Night Golf League – see flyer here
May 11 – August 24 Thursday Night Ladies League – see flyer here
For membership information and golf rates, please visit our website at https://turtlerungolfclub.com/

Vermilion River Beer Company

August 2 6:00PM This is Howie Wednesday
August 3 5:30PM-7:30PM Firsty Thursday Music by Sass
August 4 11:30AM-1:00PMLunchbox Concert Series Music by In Bloom

VFW Post 728: (8 Pine Street, Danville)

Fridays: fish fillet dinners and Bill’s seafood chowder will be served from 5:00PM-8:00PM/ Dine in and carry-outs available
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.

Village of Tilton: (Thomas Park, Tilton)