Talent show benefits family
St. James United Methodist Church, located at 504 N. Vermilion Street in Danville, is hosting a local talent show at 5 p.m. Sunday.
This special benefit performance will feature music and stories themed around “The Joy of Family.’’ Proceeds will benefit the Cornell family as they are in the final stages of adopting their second child, who has significant medical and special needs.
Anyone unable to attend but would still like to contribute, donations can be made out to Cameron Cornell with “Adoption Fundraiser” on the memo line and sent to St. James United Methodist Church, 504 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL, 61832.
Lions Club hosts Diabetes event
The Danville Lions Club is hosting a Diabetes Awareness Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday at the Tilton County Market.
The Danville Lions will distribute brochures explaining the warning signs of and suggestions for, healthy choices to reduce risks of Diabetes.
IGHS Library hosts open house
The Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society is hosting an open house to showcase its new library addition on Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m., at the IGHS Library, located at 215 W. North Street in Danville.
The new library space has been created through the renovation of a storage area. Speakers will be Sue Richter and Todd Lee, co-chairs of the Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Committee. Refreshments will be served and tours will be given.
All are welcome, but please RSVP by April 19 by email at ighs.research@outlook.com or by phone 217-431-8733.
Dinner benefits Learning Center
The Children’s Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois is hosting a chicken & noodles dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 27 at the Masonic Center, located at 109 W. North Street in Danville.
The menu includes chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread, dessert and drink (dine-in only).
The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids between the ages of 2-6. There will also be a 50/50 drawing at 6:45 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Masonic Center 217-446-7620, the Dyslexia Center 217-446-9377 or at the door.
Carry-outs are available and delivery of five or more meals available with an advance order.
Contact Sean McBride by email at smcbride1982.sm@gmail.com or by phone 217-474-8689 for delivery options.
Foodmobile stops in Vermilion County
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank announces the “Foodmobile” will be distributing food to local families facing food insecurity in Vermilion County this month.
On Tuesday, April 28, the Foodmobile will make stops in Rossville and Ridge Farm.
The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to rural or underserved areas.
The first stop on April 28 will be at Christman Park in Rossville from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a stop in Ward Park in Ridge Farm from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For a full schedule, Foodmobile FAQ, and more, visit https://www.eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html.
Luncheon set for Christian women
The Danville Christian Women’s Connection luncheon will be at noon on Wednesday, April 29 at the Danville Second Church of Christ, located at 3350 E. Voorhees Street in Danville.
Bea Clements of Ohio will be speaking on “Can You Really Do It Yourself?” with music provided by Becky Woodrum.
Cost for the meal and program is $20. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
RSVP by April 22 to Kathy Kumler at 217-474-9996.
GRHS alumni banquet set
The Georgetown Ridge Farm Alumni Association and the Class of 1976 would like to invite you to attend the Alumni Banquet set for Saturday, May 23.
The banquet will be at the Beef House Banquet Center in Covington, Ind. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. (Central) with dinner at 6 p.m. and the program to follow.
We are honoring the Class of 1976 (hosting), the graduating class of 2026, and the Class of 2001.
Tickets are $35 for general admission, $40 at the door. Classes of 1976 and 2026 ticket price is $15 in advance or $20 at the door and can be purchased from Lori Starwalt, alumni chairman and picked up at “will call’ the day of the banquet. Call 217-799-6279, Venmo @Lori-Starwalt-1 or send a check, to 406 E. West Street, Georgetown, IL 61846. Please make out check to GRHS Alumni Association.
Questions can be emailed to lls48radteck@gmail.com
Fountain County hosts 200th party
Fountain County in Indiana is celebrating its 200th Anniversary on Saturday, May 2, at the 4-H Fairgrounds located on US 136 west of Veedersburg, Ind.
Festivities will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Eastern) with all-day entertainment, old-time demonstrations, township history displays and old-time children’s activities/games.
Entry to the event is free. Food trucks will be on site.
Barbershoppers present concert
The Danville Barbershop Chorus will celebrate “The Music of America” in a 3 p.m. concert on Saturday, May 2 at Danville’s historic Fischer Theatre.
This concert will highlight the various styles of American music over the past 250 years.
The Danville chapter of Sweet Adelines will also perform as special guets.
Tickets range from $30 to $15 and can be reserved online at www.fischertheatre.com or they can be purchased at the box office on the day of the concert.
United We Cook tickets on sale
The United Way of Danville Area announces that tickets are on sale now for United We Cook 2026 at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville.
The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Admission is $50 and all attendees must be 21 or older.
For more information or to get tickets, contact the United Way through its website www.unitedwayda.org by email info@unitedwayda.org or by phone 217-442-3512.
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
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 class will run from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 1. No registration is needed.
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.
For information, go to their website CRISHealthyAging.org or call the office at 217-443-2999.
War Museum hosts Rinehart
The War Museum will continue its First Saturday events in observance of America’s 250th Birthday and Vermilion County’s 200th on May 2.
Fred Rinehart, a retired history teacher, museum board member and volunteer, will present a program “Deadlier by Design: The Transformation of Small Arms from 1775 to 1900.” at 1 p.m. In addition to talking about those technological advances, Rinehart will have a display of several weapons to exhibit those changes. Admission is free.
The June first Saturday event will showcase the Medal of Honor received by Civil War hero General John Charles Black of Danville.
Car club hosts monthly meeting
The Illiana Antique Automobile Club will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 at Ridgeview Baptist Church, 3838 N. Vermilion Street in Danville.
Catlin Library hosts used book sale
The Catlin Public Library is holding a used book sale from May 4 through June 6.
Hardbacks and paperbacks, non-fiction, fiction, children’s books are all available for purchase. The cost of the books is a monetary donation supporting our programs.
The Catlin Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
For more information, contact the Catlin Public Library at 217-427-2550. Additional details are available on our Catlin Public Library Facebook page.
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 third part of the series, medication safety, will be 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
Master Gardeners host plant sale
The University of Illinois Extension Vermilion County Master Gardeners will host their annual Spring Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 9.
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Franklin St., Danville.
Admission and parking are free.
Plants are available for purchase by donation, with cash or check accepted.
Individuals needing a reasonable accommodation to participate or anyone with questions are encouraged to call the Extension Office at 217-300-2616.
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 $45. 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.
Car show set for Covington Square
The Colton Wright Memorial Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eastern) on Saturday, June 6, around the Covington Square in Covington.
Music, Angie’s Country Kitchen Food Truck, kid’s activities and shopping on (and around) the Courthouse Square will be part of the day.
A Covington High School Class of 2016 tent will also be set up for classmates to meet. Colton was a 2016 Covington High School graduate. Ice Cream will be served from The Sundae Shoppe from noon until 2 p.m. at the tent. All CHS 2016 alumni are invited to attend.
Cost to enter a car, truck, motorcycle, ATV or golf cart will be $10. Dash Plaques will be awarded to the first 50 participants. Awards will be announced at 1:30 pm.
All proceeds raised will go to the Colton John Wright Memorial Scholarship at Danville Area Community College.
For questions or more information please contact Amy Thompson at 765-585-5945.
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.