VFW hosts spaghetti dinner
The VFW Post 2395 Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. (Eastern) on Friday, March 20, at the Post, located at 1212 Liberty Street in Covington, Ind.
Menu will include spaghetti, salad, breadsticks, dessert and drink. The cost is $12 for the public and $10 for veterans.
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, Healthcare & Tech at a Glance will be on Friday, March 20.
For information, go to their website CRISHealthyAging.org or call the office at 217-443-2999.
Events set for Westville Library
The Westville Public Library has announced multiple events for the month of March.
An Art Roulette program for adults is set for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 21.
This program, hosted by Friends of the Westville Library, is for those 18-and-over. Individuals will paint on their canvas for 15 minutes, pass it to the next person, who will then add their creative touch, and so on.
The cost is $10 person for materials and a light lunch. Please call 217-267-3170 to reserve your spot.
CRIS Senior Services will be at the library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 to introduce a new program and discuss services already available.
The Vermilion County EMA Weather Preparedness Program will be at the library from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.
Medicare seminar offered by CRIS
CRIS Healthy Aging is holding a seminar about navigating Medicare from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23 at the Hoopeston Public Library, located at 110 N. 4th Street in Hoopeston.
The seminar, organized by State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), is a free health insurance counseling service supported by the federal government for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. This session is provided through support from the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging.
Certified SHIP counselors at CRIS Healthy Aging provide free, unbiased assistance with a wide range of Medicare-related topics.
For more information about our SHIP Program, the SHIP Seminar or other services, please contact CRIS Healthy Aging at 217-443-2999.
Expo set for Fountain County
The Covington Business Association will be hosting its fourth annual Home, Garden and Business Expo from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Eastern) on Saturday, March 21 at the Fountain County Fairgrounds, in Veedersburg, Ind.
Potential vendors may reach out to Brad Smith at 217-213-1055 (bsmith9@farmersagent.com) or Amy Thompson at 765-585-5945 (amyjothompson18@gmail.com) to request a booth space. Spaces are $60 for non-Covington Business Association members.
DACC hosts Easter Egg Hunt
Danville Area Community College’s Corporate and Community Education department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28.
The egg hunt is open to children of all ages; the lawn between Lincoln Hall and Clocktower Center will be sectioned into age-division areas, with more than 10,000 eggs available in total.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt at DACC is free and open to the public. Special appearances are planned by Mick Jaguar and the Easter Bunny.
Inaugural 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.
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 from until May.
The second part of the series, medication safety, is set for April 2 and the series will concludes on May 7 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
Easter buffet at O’Shaughnessy Hall
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are hosting a joyful Easter Sunday buffet in the beautiful and historic O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall.
Seating for the breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) and the breakfast menu includes honey glazed ham, scrambled eggs, bacon, hash brown casserole, biscuits and gravy, assorted muffins and pastries, warm cinnamon rolls, fruit salad and a waffle station, which will include toppings, whipped cream and butter.
Seating for the luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. (Eastern) and the lunch menu will include honey glazed ham, Tuscan chicken, brown sugar and honey glazed carrots, whipped mashed potatoes with white gravy, hash brown casserole, yeast rolls with whipped butter, strawberry cupcakes with pastel icings, mini carrot cakes with cream cheese glaze, pudding cups with bunnies, assorted cookies and brownies in addition to fruit salad, orzo salad and garden salad with ranch and balsamic dressings available.
Cost for adults is $30 while cost for children 10 and under is $15 and children 2 and under will be admitted free.
The public is also welcome to stay for Easter Mass, scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. (Eastern), in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
The registration deadline for either the breakfast or luncheon is March 27.
Purchase tickets online for either meal at Events.SistersofProvidence.org or by calling 812-535-2946 or emailing lrobinette@spsmw.org.
Nominations for 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 familes.
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
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.
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
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.