Coffee Talk at Hoopeston Library
Illinois Extension and OMNI 4 All will be hosting Coffee Talk at the Hoopeston Public Library, located at 110 N. Fourth St. in Hoopeston.
This series will teach participants on eating to support cognitive function, medication safety, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and general brain health education.
Sessions will be held 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month until June.
The second part of the series, nutrition for brain health, is set for April 2, and after that will be medication safety on May 7 and the series will conclude on June 4 with Brain Health.
Coffee will be provided by the Hoopeston Public Library.
For more information, visit the Illinois Extension website at go.illinois.edu/coffeeHPL
VFW serves tenderloin dinner
The Covington VFW Post No. 2395, located at 1212 Liberty Street in Covington, Ind., is serving a tenderloin dinner from 5-7 p.m. (Eastern) on Friday, April 3.
The menu includes tenderloin (grilled or barbecued) sandwich French fries, baked beans and dessert.
The cost is $12 for adults, $10 for veterans. Dine in or carry out. Proceeds support the Post and its activities.
Vermillion County hosts beef raffle
The Vermillion County (Ind.) Board of Commissioners announced a Quarter Beef Raffle for Vermillion County (Ind.) residents.
The raffle is possible through a partnership with Ellis Beef Genetics and it’s an opportunity to enjoy premium, locally raised beef sourced from cattle raised on county-owned pasture. The Quarter Beef Raffle will be held annually for the next 30 years.
Entry fee for the raffle is $20 non-refundable application fee, payable at the auditor’s office. The winner will be drawn live at next commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 7. The application deadline is Friday, April 3.
Technology classes for older adults
Teaching older adults about staying safe online, video chatting and choosing a new computer are just classes offered during a series of free classes at CRIS Healthy Aging, located at 309 N. Franklin St. in Danville.
The classes will run from 1 until 2 p.m. on Fridays until May 1.
Paced for beginners, classes cover a wide range of topics. The AARP Senior Plant Division provides curriculum for each class. Attendees may take as many classes as they wish or choose only classes that fit their needs.
No registration is needed. The next session will be on Friday, April 3.
For information, go to their website CRISHealthyAging.org or call the office at 217-443-2999.
Danville Art League hosts competition
The Danville Art League is having its annual Sharon Schmitz Regional Open Art Competition next month.
This competition is open to any artist, 18 years of age or older, from within a 150-mile radius of Danville. It is a non-juried event. Cash awards will be given for Best of Show, First Place, Second Place and Third Place in six categories.
All work must be original and not copied from any copyrighted image. Drop off entries with an entry form and fee of $20 for members and $25 for non-members on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Danville Art League. Entry forms are available at the Art League located at 320 N. Franklin Street in Danville and on their website: www.danvilleartleague.com.
This show is partially sponsored by Bill and Cathy Faulstich, Resh Frame Shop, Donald and Susan Richter, Crose Insurance, Mary Chambers, Polyclinic Pharmacy and the Illinois Arts Council.
For more information, please call the Art League at 217-442-9264.
War Museum hosts First Saturday event
The First Saturday events at the Vermilion County War Museum have moved upstairs from winter’s “Fireside Chats” now that spring has arrived. The program at 1 p.m. on April 4 will begin with the unveiling of the Civil Defense siren that was atop the Breese Tower for decades. The siren was severely damaged after falling over 160 feet during demolition.
Following the unveiling, Museum Volunteer and U.S. Navy veteran Frank Lemezis will present “Who Was Kilroy? And why was he here?” We’ll explore the myth and the true story regarding the little drawing and sign that seemed to pop up everywhere during World War II.
Admission is free on the First Saturday of each month during America’s 250th birthday year.
Trinity Lutheran hosts rummage, bake sale
Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 824 E. Main Street in Danville, is hosting its semi-annual rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
Chili, hot dogs and deserts will be available during the sale.
VVC Art Show set for Oakwood
The Vermilion Valley Conference Art Show is set for Saturday, April 11 at Oakwood High School.
The show will run from noon to 3 p.m. with an awards presentation set for 2:30 p.m. and it will feature around 1,000 pieces of art from the 13 schools that comprise the VVC, including Vermilion County schools, Armstrong-Potomac, Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, Georgetown-Ridge Farm, Hoopeston Area, Oakwood, Salt Fork, Schlarman Academy and Westville.
The event is supported by The Cadie Foundation, Iota Theta and the Danville Art League.
Project Success hosts Casino Night fundraiser
Project Success will host its fourth annual Casino Night on Saturday, April 18 at Turtle Run.
The annual fundraiser helps Project Success sustain its programs and expand services to the students who need them the most. Project Success is dedicated to supporting local youth and families through after-school programming, academic support, enrichment activities and community engagement opportunities.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with game tables for craps, roulette and black jack being open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 10 p.m. In addition to the games, there will be hors d’oeuvres, giveaways and silent-auction prizes. Tickets are $30.
For more information contact Project Success at 217-446-3200.
Electronics collection set for April 18
The Vermilion County Health Department, in partnership with Danville Area Community College (DACC) and Keep Vermilion County Beautiful (KVCB), will host a free electronics collection event from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. The event, open to all residents of Vermilion County, will take place in the north parking lot of DACC. located at 2000 East Main Street in Danville.
For more information, please contact the Vermilion County Health Department at 217-431-2662, option 5.
Danville Library hosts AI event
Proven IT and the Danville Public Library are hosting an in-person education event focused on AI and Microsoft Copilot in the workplace.
The free event is set for 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday April 22 in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room at the Danville Public Library.
For more information or to register, email Brooke Truscelli at btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org.
Career expo set for DACC
The Vermilion County Career Expo is set for Thursday, April 23 at Danville Area Community College.
Local businesses are invited to be part of the expo. The event will kick off with a student-only session from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by time open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Vendor registration is completely free, making it easier than ever for businesses and organizations to participate and connect with hundreds of attendees. The event will offer both indoor and outdoor exhibitor space, giving vendors the flexibility to create interactive booths, bring equipment, and provide hands-on demonstrations.
Businesses and organizations can reserve their spot here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/daccjaguars/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzI1Nw==
For additional information, please contact: Ami Siefert at a.siefert@dacc.edu or Jodie Ingram at jingram@vermilionadvantage.com
New season for seed library
Spring is the time for gardeners to start making plans for their yards and gardens.
The Hoopeston Seed Library, ending its fifth year and located at the Hoopeston Public Library, offers a variety of garden seeds free to community members.
The purpose of a seed library is to share seeds, so the library welcomes donations from patrons of new or excess seeds.
Seed donation can be dropped off at the front desk during regular library hours.
Nominations for AMBUCS First Citizen
The Danville Chapter of AMBUCS is currently seeking nominations for our 93rd annual First Citizen Award.
This is an opportunity to nominate someone who has made a positive impact in our community through their selfless dedication to making Danville a better place. Past recipients of this award have committed themselves to strengthening the bonds in our community by establishing innovative programs and projects, encouraging others, or consistently serving selflessly beyond their professional capacity.
To nominate someone go to the AMBUCS website https://www.danvilleambucs.com/projects/first-citizen-banquet/ where you can download and fill out the form attached and send it to pjhalloran@gmail.com. Or you can mail the form to AMBUCS First Citizen, c/o Patrick Halloran, 15821 E. 2150 N. Rd., Danville, IL 61834
Any questions about the First Citizen Award or Danville AMBUCS, you can email pjhalloran@gmail.com.
Flag sales for Memorial Way
The Danville Rotary Club has lined Vermilion Street in Danville with American Flags to honor our heroes over Memorial Day Weekend for the last 25 years.
Each flag costs $5 and allows an individual to honor someone special to them with an American Flag and a card. The cards can note a branch of the military and any awards received (Purple Heart, Silver Star, etc.) While most flags honor past or present military service personnel, anyone can be recognized. If the name is blank, Rotary will select heroes chose by the War Museum to memorialize. Corporate sponsorships are also available. Proceeds from the flag sales will support Rotary community service projects and scholarships for veterans and their families.
Flags can be purchased through the Rotary website https://rotaryflag.com/ until May 18.
Noon Rotary meets at noon on the first Monday of every month at WorkSource Enterprises. All are welcome and encouraged to join.
For more information, please contact, Stephanie Yates of the Danville Noon Rotary Club by email at yatess@danville118.org or by phone at 217-444-1038
5K race set for BOV Festival
Balloons over Vermilion is going to kick off the 2026 Festival with the inaugural “Up & Away 5K” at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6 at Kennekuk County Park.
Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the scenic course, and after the race, participants and others can enjoy a relaxing yoga session led by Merrit Spicer of Yoga on the Go. The one-hour session will being around 9 a.m.
Cost for the race is $40 before April 15 and it goes up to $45 after. Participants will receive an official race T-shirt, a race bib number, a medal and free admission to the post-race yoga session. Non-race participants can join the yoga session for $10.
Registration details and additional event information can be found at their website BalloonsOverVermilion.com/up-and-away-5k.
Applications for Apple Fest accepted
Applications are now being accepted for the 35th annual Covington Apple Fest to be held on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Spaces are limited for this event so we are encouraging securing your booth placement early.
To obtain an application and form please email Amy Thompson at amyjothompson18@gmail.com.