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The Bailey Buzz this week includes information about a healthy award-winning Danville school, the Danville Sweet Adelines’ and Morey Chapel’s holiday concerts, a new Oakwood restaurant filling an empty building and the Vermilion County War Museum’s new speaker series.

When is the Danville Sweet Adelines holiday concert?

The Danville Sweet Adelines will present its annual Christmas Luncheon and Silent Auction “Home for Christmas” at noon Saturday at Danville Area Community College’s Bremer Theater.

The event will be full of beautiful music, delicious food and an opportunity to buy presents. It’s always a great event to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Admission is $25. For reservations call 217-474-0473. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit Mission K9 Warriors.

What is the Vermilion County War Museum’s new Speaker Series?

The museum’s new series marks the 200th birthday of Vermilion County and the 250th-birthday celebration of the United States.

“We’re excited to launch this ‘First Saturday’ series that will feature ‘Fireside Chats’ each month through early April,” Museum President Larry Weatherford said. “The monthly programs will be held at one of our four beautiful fireplaces at the museum. As the warmer weather arrives, the programs will move away from the fireside setting into other parts of the building. These special programs offer a unique chance to explore our shared history, connect with the community and enjoy engaging conversations in a warm, welcoming setting.”

Board member Susan Miceli-Green said the first event is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, and the topic will be “Remembering Pearl Harbor.”

“On this anniversary, we’ll gather to honor the memory of those impacted by the events of Dec. 7, 1941, and explore the historical significance and personal stories that continue to shape our nation’s understanding of resilience and sacrifice,” she said.

Weatherford pointed out that these events are different from standard lectures.

“We’ll be seated in a casual fashion and talk about how the news of the attack on Pearl Harbor arriving on the mainland and particularly in our area,” he said. “We’ll talk with people who heard the news by the radio with their families and get their remembrances.

“We’ll also have people from various age groups talk about how the perspective has changed over the years,” he added “We’re especially looking forward to playing back recordings of the first broadcasts about the attack on radio, including President (Franklin) Roosevelt’s timeless ‘Day of Infamy’ speech. Following our discussion and recognition of local sailors killed in the attack, we’ll play back news reel footage that would have shown here in our local theaters.”

Admission for each of these events is free, according to events Chair Rhea Weatherford.

“That’s because of generous donors who are sponsoring these programs,” she said.

The War Museum, 307 N. Vermilion St., Danville, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The second program in the series, set for Jan. 3, will focus on “Letters Home.” It will feature letters written by troops and their families during the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War.

What’s the new Oakwood restaurant where Tulie’s Cafe and The Pitstop Bar and Grill used to be?

The site at 500 N. Oakwood Road is a new Mexican restaurant now called Turquoise Tequila Mexican Bar and Grill. It’s been open a few weeks and has a full food and drink menu. The community already has welcomed it, and restaurant representatives said on social media they hope to continue serving the Oakwood community. In September, the management of Tulie’s was looking for someone to lease the business.The building was formerly home to the Pitstop Bar and Grill before being converted into Tulie’s, a 1950s-style diner that opened in April 2024.

Is a Danville school one of American’s healthiest again?

Northeast Elementary Magnet School has again been named one America’s Healthiest Schools in 2025 by the national children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The school has been receiving the award for years now. The award recognizes leaders in whole child health policy and practice change.

The annual award program recognizes schools for implementing evidence-based policies and practices to support academic success and lifelong well-being, according to the organization.

Schools are recognized in nine health-related topic areas. Northeast was awarded in: Cultivating Staff Well-Being, Increasing Family & Community Engagement, Improving Nutrition & Food Access, Implementing Local School Wellness Policy, Bolstering Physical Education & Activity, Enriching Health Education, Promoting Tobacco-Free Schools and Supporting School Health Services.

School officials say they’re honored again for the recognition.

When is the last concert until March at Morey Chapel?

Morey Chapel Church of Christ, 19194 E. 1100 North Road, Danville, will be having a holiday concert at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Guest singers will be The Wayfairing Strangers. Kick off your holiday season joining them for some holiday songs and hymns. There will be a carry-in meal following the concert.