Barbershop chorus holds free concert
The Danville Barbershop Chorus is hosting their annual “Polecats in the Park” free concert at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Lincoln Park Stage, 900 Lincoln Park Ave.
The program should last about 45 minutes. Those attending are invited to bring their lawn chairs, and there should be benches available for seating.
PCH Volunteers host chocolate sales
The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers will have a two-day chocolate sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Horizon Health’s main campus, 721 E. Court St. in Paris.
Sale items will include gourmet chocolates with sugar-free options, mixed nuts, gummies, and more.
Cash and debit/credit cards will be accepted ($10 minimum). Chocolate sales support the efforts of the PCH Volunteers, who provide financial assistance to hospital projects and award scholarships to area students who are pursuing healthcare careers.
Club holds fall car show
The Illiana Antique Automobile Club is hosting the 63rd Annual Fall Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 19 at Vermilion Chevrolet GMC, 1615 Georgetown Road in Tilton.
This is a participant judged show with both Antique and Open Show classes which includes motorcycles, street rods, rat rods, modified antiques, kit cars, customs, tuners, hot rods, lowriders, race cars, etc.
All proceeds go back into the community through supporting scholarships and local organizations.
Music, food trucks, dash plaques for the first 150 participants, silent auction, 50/50 drawing and a full day of fun are all in store. We hope you will join us!
Class of 1966 holds 60th reunion
The Danville High School Class of 1966 will celebrate its 60th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Danville Boat Club, 15750 Boat Club Rd. in Danville.
A cocktail hour is planned for 5 p.m. with a cash bar and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
Cost is $25 per person and reservation are required.
Mail checks to Pam Foster, 1766 Murray Clark Rd., Danville, IL, 61832.
For more information, email Connie Damery at conniew3548@hotmail.com.
Thompson to speak at Autumn Fields
John Thompson, candidate for Vermilion County Sheriff, will be the guest speaker at Autumn Fields in Tilton on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2:00 p.m.
John will discuss his vision for the sheriff’s department and share his law enforcement and other professional experience with attendees.
Hoopeston library hosts art event
Create your own unique beaded spiral suncatcher at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Hoopeston Public Library 110 N. Fourth Street in Hoopeston.
This unique craft can be used as a suncatcher or an outdoor decoration.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 217-283-6711 or stop at the main desk to sign up.
Covington VFW holds fish fry
The Fountain County Old Guard VFW Post No. 2395 Auxiliary is hosting a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. (Eastern) on Friday, Sept. 18 at their post, 1212 Liberty Street in Covington, Ind.
The menu includes fish, fries, baked beans, slaw and tea. Cost is $15 for the public and $12 for veterans, dine in or carry out.
Proceeds are used to support community and post activities as well as maintain the post.
Songer Poker Run reset for Sept. 19
The Sparky Songer Memorial Poker Run has been rescheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 starting at the Vermilion County War Museum, 307 N. Vermilion St.
All vehicles are welcomes. The cost is $20 per rider/driver and $5 per passenger. Proceeds benefit the Vermilion County War Museum.
The run will end at the Westville American Legion, 115 S. State St. in Westville. A 50/50 raffle and other raffle baskets will be drawn at that time.
For more information, contact Adrienne Phelps at 217-474-9802.
Kennekuk hosts special bird event
The Illinois Raptor Center is bringing four of their feathered friends to the White Oak Barn at Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Road in Danville, on Sunday, Sept. 20.
The program, made possible by the Middleford Audubon Society, is open to all ages and free to the public. It will provided an up-close opportunity to learn more about the behaviors of these birds and the importance they play in our ecosystems.
For more information, contact Lara Darling with the Vermilion County Conservation District by email at ldarling@vccd.org or Suzanne Smith of the Middlefork Audubon Society by email at suzanne56smith@gmail.com.
Class of 1957 meets for lunch
The Danville High School Class of 1957 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21 at Jocko’s, 305 W. Williams St. in Danville.
The next luncheon is set for Dec. 21.
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, Sept. 22, 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 Sept. 22 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 12:30 p.m.
For a full schedule, Foodmobile FAQ, and more, visit https://www.eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html
ImpactLife holds blood drives
ImpactLife is hosting a pair of blood drives this month.
On Thursday, Sept. 24, the VA Illiana Health Care System, 1900 E. Main Street, in the Social Activity Room, Building 104 will be the host of a drive from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ImpactLife’s Bloodmobile will be set up from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at Carle at the Riverfront, 516 W. Madison St. in Danville.
Potential donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with a parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required to donate.
Donors who last gave blood on or before July 21 are eligible to give at either one of these drives.
For information on eligibility for blood donation or to schedule an appointment, call 800-747-5401, book online at www.bloodcenter.org, or via the ImpactLife mobile app www.bloodcenter.org/app.
With the return of Big Ten football, ImpactLife has joined blood providers across the U.S. in the third season of the Abbott and Big Ten “We Give” Blood Drive, a nationwide competition for a $1-million grant awarded to the Big Ten school that recruits the most blood donors.
This year’s competition offers anyone who logs their donation for a Big Ten school a limited-edition T-shirt representing their favorite school (while supplies last). See www.bloodcenter.org/BigTen for complete information.
Reunion set for DHS Class of ‘56
The Danville High School Class of 1956 plans to hold its 70th reunion at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Jocko’s, 305 W. Williams Street in Danville.
For more information, contact Marilyn Ruffner at 217-446-7106.
Lutheran church hosts steak fry
Danville’s Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1930 N. Bowman Ave., is hosting a steak fry from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The meal will consist of a grilled ribeye, baked potato, salad, Italian bread, dessert and a drink.
The cost is $25 and extra steaks can be purchased for an additional $10. Carry outs will be available.
Tickets must be purchased in advance through a member of the church of the church’s office, which is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, Oct. 2. Proceeds from the steak fry will go toward a new roof at the church.
For more information, contact the church by phone at 217-442-5675.
Illinois Extension and OSF offer diabetes support
Illinois Extension and OSF Healthcare have joined together for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individual living with diabetes and their caregivers.
These sessions will be held on the second Tuesday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St. in Danville. The next session is set for Oct. 14 and the final session will be Dec. 8.
Each session will include a short educational component and open discussion, where participants may share their experiences, discuss their successes and challenges, and learn from one another.
Topics are not preset and will be guided on participant interests and needs. Participants will receive a SmartMeals meal kit from OSF.
To learn more or to register, visit go.illinois.edu/diabetesDPL. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate or would like to register over the phone, contact Rachel Mannen at rmannen@illinois.edu or 217-333-7672.