🌱 Want to sip wine while supporting Danville’s beloved Fischer Theatre?

Good day Danville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Want to sip wine while supporting Danville’s beloved Fischer Theatre?
• Which Danville charities will benefit from the Finest vs. Bravest showdown?
• Which new EIU teaching residents are headed into Danville classrooms?

Also on today's calendar: Micro Wrestling: Danville, IL! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
• Saturday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Historic Fischer Theatre Invites the Community to an Evening of Wine, Entertainment, and Giving (vermilioncountyfirst.com subscription) — Danville’s Historic Fischer Theatre is hosting “Raise a Glass, Raise the Curtain” on Saturday, August 15, featuring wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, and a live variety show to fund basement restoration. Guests can enjoy performances by local artists and groups like Danville Light Opera while supporting expanded arts and education opportunities downtown.
   

2. Danville Police & Danville Fire Unions Preparing for '2026 Finest vs Bravest Softball Game,' Sat Aug 15 at Danville Stadi (vermilioncountyfirst.com) — Danville police and firefighters are teaming up for a free “Finest vs. Bravest” charity softball series at Danville Stadium on Saturday, August 15, with gates opening at 3 p.m. Families can enjoy affordable concessions, door prize raffles, and three slow-pitch games while supporting local causes including Danville Ambucs, the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center, and other community service organizations.
   

3. Eiu students secure teaching residencies across Illinois (jg-tc.com) — Danville schools will host Eastern Illinois University special education teaching residents Ryan Curtis and Nikki Duffy during the 2026‑27 school year, bringing extra hands and fresh energy into local classrooms. EIU is placing 90 graduate students in districts statewide, aiming to ease teacher shortages and strengthen support for students with diverse learning needs in communities like Danville.
   

4. Warbirds of America Honors Outstanding Restorations at AirVenture 2026 (vintageaviationnews.com) — Danville aviation enthusiast Henry “Butch” Schroeder earned national recognition at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh when his meticulously restored Curtiss P-40K Warhawk won the Best Fighter award and a Silver Wrench for restoration work. The piece highlights several standout World War II and postwar aircraft restorations honored by Warbirds of America in 2026, underscoring how dedicated owners preserve military aviation history.
   

5. Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest (citizennewspapergroup.com) — A Danville student photographer, Skye P., captured third place in the youngest age group of the state treasurer’s Cream of the Crop agriculture photo contest, earning a Bright Start scholarship. Their winning image, along with other top entries, will be showcased at the Illinois State Fair and in the Ag Invest calendar, spotlighting young talent from Vermilion County and beyond.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Danville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 6

• LiveWire Ultra Lounge - Danville, IL - Micro Too →
  LiveWire Ultra Lounge, 310 Bryan Ave, Danville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 6

• Micro Wrestling: Danville, IL! →
  LiveWire Ultra Lounge, 310 Bryan Ave, Danville
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Back to School Bash
  North Ridge Middle School Danville, IL 61832
  4:00 pm
• Public Works Committee Meeting →
  Danville, IL Calendar, 17 W. Main St., Danville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Softball Game
  North Ridge Middle School Winterview Park
  4:15 pm

Friday August 14

• Baseball Game
  North Ridge Middle School Edison Champaign
  4:15 pm

Monday August 17

• Softball Game
  North Ridge Middle School Milford
  4:30 pm

Thursday August 20

• Monthly Entrepreneur Meet Up in Danville, IL →
  Mad Goat Coffee, 2601 N Vermilion St, Danville
  10:30 am

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📣 Danville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 11

• Back to School Bash
  North Ridge Middle School Danville, IL 61832
  4:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Softball Game
  North Ridge Middle School Winterview Park
  4:15 pm

Friday August 14

• Baseball Game
  North Ridge Middle School Edison Champaign
  4:15 pm
• THE EX-FACES →
  Exit 210 Saloon, 12414 US-150, Oakwood
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• How to Dig Deeper Without Getting Overwhelmed
  The Fourth Step of the ABIDE Method™ Have you ever opened a Bible study resource and immediately felt overwhelmed? Maybe you started looking up cross… (Nextdoor Heritage Trace)

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Danville. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(02940) - 714 N GILBERT ST in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.

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Ok Danville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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