Community Spotlight: Danville AMBUCS 100-year anniversary
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Diane Carlyon and Abby Carlton of Danville AMBUCS joined WCIA's Taylor Mitchell to talk about their 100-year anniversary celebration.
On April 15, Danville AMBUCS turned 100 years old, and they are doing several things this summer to celebrate the milestone. On June 20, a band will be performing at the Turtle Run Banquet Center. They have invited members of the national board from across the country to attend this event, as well as Danville AMBUCS members and the public.
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The following morning on June 21, they will be hosting Challenger Baseball, which is eight teams of kids playing. That same evening, AMBUCS will be going out to Big Thorn Brewery in Georgetown to have a relaxing night of food, drinks and information.
Challenger Baseball is one of Danville AMBUCS biggest projects of the year. This year, they increased from six to eight teams, and they play every Saturday in June from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Super Soccer program for special needs children and adults will also be starting in September, with registration open now.
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DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Diane Carlyon and Abby Carlton of Danville AMBUCS joined WCIA's Taylor Mitchell to talk about their 100-year anniversary celebration. On April 15, Danville AMBUCS turned 100 years old, and they are doing several things this summer to celebrate the milestone. On June 20, a band will be performing at the Turtle Run Banquet Center. They have invited members of the national board from across the country to attend this event, as well as Danville AMBUCS members and the public. Community Spotlight: Crescent City Fireball Festival The following morning on June 21, they will be hosting Challenger Baseball, which is eight teams of kids playing. That same evening, AMBUCS will be going out to Big Thorn Brewery in Georgetown to have a relaxing night of food, drinks and information. Challenger Baseball is one of Danville AMBUCS biggest projects of the year. This year, they increased from six to eight teams, and they play every Saturday in June from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Super Soccer program for special needs children and adults will also be starting in September, with registration open now. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
