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Greetings! On behalf of the citizens of Danville and our region, I extend a warm welcome to you. Our community offers hospitality, warmth and a rich heritage that is unlike any other. This community’s rich heritage began over 225 years ago when the first settlement developed around a shallow place in the Dan River called “Wynne’s Falls.” People at the time correctly realized that this area had plenty to offer those looking for an opportunity to prosper, which exists to this day. Like many cities that experienced rapid growth during the industrial revolution, Danville has had challenges related to a changing economy. Fortunately, there are government and business leaders here today who care deeply about our region and are willing to take the steps necessary to reimagine a future of continued prosperity open to everyone, regardless of background. Over the past several years, we have worked to establish Danville as a regional shopping destination, aggressively pursued industrial retention and recruitment, and reimagined our downtown into an award-winning River District. Thanks to previous investments near the Danville Mall, Danville is now known as a regional shopping destination for big-box retailers along Piedmont Drive, Piney Forest Road, Riverside Drive, and Holt Garrison Parkway. Our economic development teams in Danville and Pittsylvania County are ready to assist existing businesses and to recruit new businesses who plan to locate in either jurisdiction or one of the three jointly owned industrial parks. A focus on Danville’s award-winning River District has led to the renovation of historic structures into professional offices, apartments, public spaces, restaurants, and retail for the thousands of people who live or work in the District and the hundreds of thousands of people who visit these places every year. Our city and region have much to offer both residents and visitors, alike. We benefit from a high quality
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Pittsylvania County’s charming historic towns of Chatham, Gretna, and Hurt are delightful places. Danville is a bustling regional retail center, but it is also a city of churches, historic houses, museums, and a River District with an expanding number of specialty shops in a setting of beautiful historic commercial buildings and warehouses. Consider the pages in this guide a handy passport to our community. As you will discover, our region is unlike any other.
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Community Strong LORRIE EANES-BROOKS .......................................................................... 15 KENNY LEWIS SR. .................................................................................... 16 JAMES BUCKNER .................................................................................... 26 RANDY JOHNSON .................................................................................. 34 TAMMY WARREN-WRIGHT ....................................................................... 46 JON HORIN ............................................................................................ 68 SHANNON HAIR ..................................................................................... 137 A Perfect Home for You ................................................................................ 20 Charities and Giving Back THE DANVILLE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY ................................................... 30 GOD’S PIT CREW ..................................................................................... 31 GOD’S STOREHOUSE ............................................................................... 36 DPC HABITAT FOR HUMANITY .................................................................. 37 PLANET FITNESS ........................................................................................ 40 THE SALVATION ARMY .............................................................................. 44 River District Dining and Nightlife 616 FARM TO TABLE ................................................................................. 50 BALLAD BREWING ................................................................................... 53 CREMA & VINE ........................................................................................ 54 DELL’ANNO’S PIZZA KITCHEN .................................................................. 60 GOLDEN LEAF BISTRO, ............................................................................. 63 MAIN STREET COFFEE EMPORIUM ............................................................ 64 ME’S BURGERS & BREWS .......................................................................... 67 Arts DANVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS & HISTORY .......................................... 70 DANVILLE SCIENCE CENTER .................................................................... 73 REID STREET GALLERY .............................................................................. 78 VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY ................................................ 79 DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ....................................................................... 82 Technology THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING & RESEARCH .......................... 88 Recreation PARKS OF DANVILLE ................................................................................ 94 ANGLER’S RIDGE ..................................................................................... 98 RIVERWALK TRAIL ................................................................................... 101 PARK DIRECTORY ................................................................................... 102 “DANVILLE RIDES” BIKE SHARE ............................................................... 105 THE COMPETITIVE SPIRIT ........................................................................ 106 DANVILLE FAMILY YMCA ....................................................................... 110 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY ..................................................... 114 Education PUBLIC SCHOOL .................................................................................... 118 PRIVATE EDUCATION .............................................................................. 122 ADULT EDUCATION ................................................................................ 128 DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ......................................................... 132 AVERETT UNIVERSITY .............................................................................. 140 Area Attractions .......................................................................................... 146 Annual Events .............................................................................................. 158 General Information .................................................................................... 162 Business Directory ........................................................................................ 172 Area Maps ................................................................................................... 178
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Communities Danville Danville is an attractive location for start-up businesses as well as established companies due to the City’s desire to stay ahead of the technology curve. Danville is the regional hub that connects many communities throughout Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina. This river city is a nature-lover’s dream. Danville’s Riverwalk Trail offers a wide variety of healthy, outdoor activities including peaceful walks along the river and mountain biking at Angler’s Ridge. These biking trails were named the best in Virginia and top 25 in the world. There are many other parks with amenities such as tennis courts and baseball fields located throughout the city. Danville has a “city” atmosphere with a comforting small-town feel. Close relationships and a general caring for your neighbor’s well-being are just a few of the special traits Danville offers its residents. There is a “helping hand” philosophy that makes Danville a positive and strong community.
Chatham Chatham breathes a small-town life from a caring heart. With an illustrious history and stunning architecture, the Town is the perfect landing for those looking for the peaceful life.
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“Stranger” isn’t a word spoken often in Chatham. The Town welcomes new residents as if they were long lost friends. Chatham is a social community where residents go out of their way to make everyone feel at home. Personal connections make up a good portion of the Town’s welcoming aura. Chatham hosts a population of approximately 1,300 residents year-round.
Gretna Community spirit thrives throughout Gretna. Revitalization for a Greater Gretna, a group of visionaries, is helping to reboot Gretna without sacrificing any of its great history. Upon entering Gretna, you are welcomed by a sign that reads, “Gretna — A Railroad Village.”
Rich in railroad history, Gretna was a link to the Lynchburg & Danville Railroad. In 1872, Jeremiah Talboot deeded a right-of-way to the Railroad, knowing the prosperity that would come to the Town via the railroad. Many trains passed through Gretna, which was then called Elba, including the Old 97, immortalized in the wreck of 1903.
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Hurt is close to an airport, several private schools, and has four colleges within thirty miles. The Town has a lot to offer the youth of the area including an excellent public school systems and the Altavista YMCA are not far away. For those that love the outdoors, Hurt’s Wayside Park furnishes recreational opportunities such as picnics and hiking. Hurt is also only a short drive from Smith Mountain Lake, a great place to escape for the weekend.
Gretna embraces the roots upon which the town was founded while strengthening the community with goals of moving forward in the future. The Town’s slogan, “Ain’t no big thing, but it’s growing” embodies the forwardthinking philosophy.
Hurt Hurt is tucked away in the northern-most tip of Pittsylvania County. This quiet town offers a rural setting with the conveniences of larger cities just minutes away.
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Community Strong
“ Community involvement is important to me because this is where we live... together. In order for it to be the community we want, we all need to work together.
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Lorrie is a Board Member of the Danville Pittsylvania County Community Services Board and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - VA Chapter. She uses her voice on both of these Boards to make better known the needs of those in our community. She has been consuming trainings for the last 2 years and is using what she has learned through the trainings to make the community she lives in a better place and to be a resource for those around her who are struggling. I chose Lorrie to be a 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year for her commitment to bringing change to HER community and using HER voice to make a difference in the lives of others who have similar lived experience.” - LeAnne Hardy, 2016 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year
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“ I believe it’s a desire God placed in me because it brings me joy to see individuals succeed, especially those who need us the most.
” KENNY LEWIS SR. 2017 COMMUNITY STRONG PERSON OF THE YEAR
“Kenny is a local leader with a long history of giving his time and leadership ability through the Danville Public Schools and the Church Based Tutorial Program. He has the ability to create partnerships and bring people together - what our community needs. He always carries himself with grace and professionalism. - LAUREN MATHENA, 2016 COMMUNITY STRONG PERSON OF THE YEAR
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By Hampton Wilkins The Dan River Region is a great place to call home. It is a region that has managed to preserve its rich history while simultaneously embracing the new age of technology; a region with “big city” conveniences and “small town” ambience. It is a great place to build a career, raise a family or retire. Consider yourself warned: Once you experience the heart of the Region, you may never want to leave. Variety. If variety is the spice of life, then the Dan River Region’s housing market is seasoned to perfection. Whatever your taste in housing, the Dan River Region provides a host of choices: Millionaires’ Row along Danville’s Main Street with its beautiful homes of Victorian and Edwardian architecture; a renovated loft in our “Reimagined” River District with a spectacular view of the Dan River; or a chalet overlooking a beautiful lake shore. It’s all here! Convenience. In the Dan River Region you are only minutes away from everything! Whether you are headed to work, the grocery store, school, your place of worship, work, a ball game, or the movies, your destination is only a “hop, skip, and jump” away. Traffic jams and long commutes are non-issues throughout the Region. Whenever you travel to or from the Dan River Region, Raleigh-Durham International airport (70 minutes) and Greensboro Regional airport (50 minutes) are only a short drive away. Great Neighborhoods. Do you want to live where you can
A Perfect Home for You borrow a cup of sugar from your neighbor, walk your dog, where kids play in the sprinkler in the summer, and catch fireflies in the back yard? There are a great number of subdivisions throughout the city and county to choose from and one just right for your family. Great Value & Variety. The Dan River Region offers homes in a variety of styles and vintages, with some of the best real estate prices in the country, starting well below $100,000. Places Rated Almanac magazine ranked Danville the 61st most affordable place to live in the United States, with the 11th lowest housing costs out of 351 metropolitan areas. City Subdivisions. A short drive through Forest Hills gives clear evidence to its name, as beautiful, aged trees and shrubberies line the hilly streets and provide the backdrop for homes in a wide array of architectural styles including Tudor, Georgian, Colonial, and Traditional. One of the City’s oldest neighborhoods, Forest Hills is located off West Main, adjacent to Ballou Park, Averett University, and just a short walk to Danville Regional Medical Center. Other convenient subdivisions include Southwyck Farms, located on Danville’s south side, a short distance from the Virginia-North Carolina border. This neighborhood offers homes built in the seventies to the present. New construction opportunities are also available. Many newcomers like this subdivision because of its convenience to the
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Danville Expressway. Adjacent to Southwyck Farms, Grove Park offers classy and affordable housing opportunities. The View at Country Club features a private clubhouse, manicured grounds, and up to 33 private homes consisting of a pleasing mix of garden homes and individual residences. Some of the homes come complete with a breathtaking “view” of the Dan River. Beccan Ridge is a beautiful city subdivision with a country feel. It offers exquisite homes and large lots, some with water views.
Forest Hills Windsor Heights. In this sprawling subdivision located on Danville’s West side you will find older homes built in the seventies and eighties, along with brand new construction in Canal Place located along the Dan River. Building lots are also available for sale. Birnam Woods, also located on Danville’s West side, offers country living in the city. Large wooded lots provide homeowners with privacy and seclusion. Two private lakes provide homeowners with fishing, boating, and swimming enjoyment. Shadowwood subdivision located on
Danville’s North side includes homes built in the eighties and nineties and has its own neighborhood pool. Robinwood located adjacent to Shadowwood provides newer homes in a lovely setting. These neighborhoods combine a nice mix of two-story, Cape Cod, and ranchstyle homes. County Subdivisions. Bridgewood is located across from Tuscarora Country Club in the Mt. Hermon community and offers upper-end priced homes only a few minutes from the City of Danville. Most of
these homes are situated on large beautiful lots at least an acre in size. There are numerous additional subdivisions in the Mt. Hermon community, as this area of the county continues to grow, including, Laurel Woods, Tuscarora Farms, Fairfield Park, Chandler’s Pointe, Mt. Hermon Place, and Singletree. In the western part of the County you will find Westridge Farms, Sugartree Manor, and Whispering Pines, to name a few. If you prefer the convenience of
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A Perfect Home for You cont. townhouse living, they are here too. Charlestowne on Vandola, located between Highway 58 West and Westover Drive offers single and two-story townhouses with attached garages. Sutherlin Place townhouses, off of Main Street, are convenient to downtown, the hospital, and Averett University. Urban Living in the River District. Combine a downtown looking to revitalize itself with empty spacious warehouses, vision and good taste, and downtown living is the result. The Crossing at the Dan, located on Craghead Street, spearheaded the rejuvenation of Downtown Danville. Shopping, restaurants, the Community Market, the Riverwalk Trail, the Carrington Center, the Amtrak Station, and the Danville Science Center, located steps from your door are all part of the charm of the River District living experience. In the heart of Danville’s River District, you will find outstanding and unique living choices. These represent a perfect example of moving to the future while preserving our Region’s rich heritage. Danville River District Lofts – Pemberton & The Continental beautifully combine historic details and modern amenities transforming former tobacco warehouses into luxurious one- and twobedroom quality apartments with original hardwood floors, granite countertops, a state-of-the-art security system, fitness center, free parking, and river views from many units.
Windsor Heights Burton Condominiums occupies space that was formerly the F. X. Burton Tobacco Factory. These two- and three-bedroom luxury condominiums beautifully incorporate the original brick walls and refinished wood floors with updated amenities for modern living. Smith Seeds Apartments offers luxury one- and two- bedroom apartments, laundry, elevator, free secure parking, and an on-site fitness center. The 36,000 square foot building was a former tobacco prizery and has been beautifully renovated. Pace on Main offers luxury one and two bedroom loft apartments with deluxe kitchens complete with breakfast bar and stainless steel sinks, beautiful hardwood floors, modern
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appliances, in-unit washer/dryer and many more amenities. Ferrell Lofts. Before its transformation to beautiful and spacious one and two bedroom apartments, this historic building has housed a general merchandise store, a metal shop, a cabinet shop, a billiard parlor, a cinema, a women’s clothing store, and a furniture store, to name a few. Many other downtown living options are available and more are in the planning stages. Seeing is believing! Getting Away From It All. If you prefer your own private space without a neighbor in sight….you can find that here too. Beautiful homes with acreage, garden spots, pastures for horses, and ponds can be found
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throughout Pittsylvania County. Does lake living appeal to you? There are several great options in the Region. Hyco Lake, located east of Danville, covers 3750 acres and has 160 miles of shoreline. Smith Mountain Lake located in Pittsylvania County, surrounded by mountains, is a gorgeous, 40-mile long, 20,600acre lake with 500 miles of shoreline. Leesville Lake is Smith Mountain Lake’s lovely “sister” lake. Located near Altavista and Gretna, it covers 4000 acres with 100 miles of shoreline. Beautiful homes and cottages are located on the lake and in the communities. Boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming, walking, and golfing are yours to enjoy. We hope you have a feel for the housing opportunities available to you here in the Dan River Region. We have only touched on a few of many options. Please come and visit the Dan River Region and find your own home sweet home.
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“ My overall vision for the future of our city is to have a united community working together to build a better Danville. There’s no individual person who can
James Buckner 2017 COMMUNITY STRONG PERSON OF THE YEAR
lift Danville to new heights by themselves, but when we, as a
“James is a member of the Danville City Council and is pro-active in community issues. He orchestrated the Bridge Street Food Truck Rodeo and the re-emergence of the Main Line Trolley. I chose James to be a 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year for his passion to see our city grow. He is involved in all aspects of our community.. - Hampton Wilkins, 2016 Showcase Magazine Community Person of the Year
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charities and giving back
The Danville Area Humane Society (DAHS) was organized in 1975 with the purpose of promoting the welfare and humane treatment of all animals: mammals, fowl, reptiles, and fish; to prevent cruelty and promote kindness, respect, and reverence for all forms of life; and to this end, provide for the rescue and temporary maintenance of lost, strayed, abandoned animals; find responsible, loving homes for as many as possible; investigate acts of cruelty, abandonment and neglect; strive to decrease pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs; disseminate the principles of humaneness through educational programs and through these efforts contribute to the creation of a truly humane society.
Since 1984, DAHS has operated the animal shelter for the City of Danville. The shelter averages receiving 3,000 animals, including all companion animals, livestock, and exotic pets. A large group of volunteers offers enrichment activities for the shelter animals.
DAHS offers an aggressive spay/neuter program to residents of Danville and Pittsylvania County. The shelter also works with animal control officers in each of those localities to provide a wide range of services for stray, injured, or lost animals. For more information about the Danville Area Humane Society please call 434.799.0893 or visit www.dahsinc.com.
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God’s Pit Crew God’s Pit Crew (GPC) is a non-profit, faith-based crisis response team with over 400 volunteers who wish to serve others in their time of need.
GPC’S mission is to deliver hope, healing, and restoration to hurting people in times of crisis.
GPC serves approximately 175 non-profit agencies each year. Those agencies serve an additional 32,000+ local people per month. For more information visit www.godspitcrew.org or call 434.836.4472.
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If more people start to ask the the question, “What can I do for others?” then we will have a better community, a better neighborhood, a better nation, and we have a better world to live in. There are a lot of hurting people out there, and volunteers make a tremendous impact and difference in the lives of those people.
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“God’s Pit Crew has inspired me for years now. We have worked with them for a long time and being able to know Mr. Johnson personally, there is no one better to receive this. The work they do in and out of the community is unfathomable. I chose Mr. Johnson as a 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year for his unwavering desire to help others. GPC serves approximately 175 non-profit agencies each year. Those agencies serve an additional 32,000+ local people per month.” - Teresa Wiseman, 2016 Showcase Magazine Community Person of the Year
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charities and giving back
God’s Storehouse In 1987, local pastors met at Averett University and determined that combining funds allotted for individual food pantries would better serve those in need. The result of this decision was the creation of God’s Storehouse, a new ministry that provided a central location food pantry.
Ensuring those in need have food is only part of God’s Storehouse’s mission. It now has an instructional kitchen to offer tips on getting the most out of money set aside for food as well as healthy cooking options. The kitchen provides those with healthrelated problems linked to poor diet better choices to combat health problems related to diet.
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More than a hundred local congregations and numerous civic groups, as well as schools, businesses, and individuals give their time and money to support God’s Storehouse. For more information and to find out how you can help visit www.godsstorehouse.org or call 434.793.3663.
Habitat for Humanity DPC Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is an ecumenical, Christian, self-help ministry that does not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, color or ethnic background. DPC Habitat for Humanity utilizes community resources to build affordable housing for low-income families. Homes are constructed with thoughtful donations of labor, funds, and materials from the community. Since 1991, with the help of community volunteers, DPC Habitat for Humanity has helped over 40 families become homeowners. DPC Habitat for Humanity has a retail location, ReStore, that offers new and used do-it-yourself, craft, home improvement and building materials along with a considerable selection of furniture. Donations are always welcome. All proceeds from the ReStore support the building of new Habitat homes in the community. For more information and to become a volunteer visit www.danvillehabitat.org or call 434.793.3630
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Charities anD GivinG baCk Planet Fitness of Danville recently raised $959.50 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area as part of a recent October 2017 promotion to support the youth development organization. Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastestgrowing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the Judgement Free Zone®, ran the October membership sale in its more than 1,400 locations nationwide to support its Judgement Free Generation™ partner, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Judgement Free Generation is Planet Fitness’ philanthropic initiative designed to combat the judgement and bullying faced by today’s youth by creating a culture of kindness and encouragement. Bullying has become all-toocommon in today’s society, with 1 in 4 youth reporting that they’ve been bullied and parents of school-aged children citing it as their number one concern. As the home of the Judgement Free Zone®, Planet Fitness is committed to addressing this issue and has funded trainings for more than 2,000 staff from 764 Boys & Girls Clubs across the country through a partnership with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.
From October 2nd through the 31st, Planet Fitness invited everyone to take part in the effort to end bullying. New members had the opportunity to join any Planet Fitness club and 100% of their enrollment fee was donated to the cause. In addition, existing Planet Fitness members could donate $1, $3, or $5 throughout the entire month of October, and write their name on a paper pinup which was displayed at the front desk of their local Planet Fitness. The paper pinups raised $179.50 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area. The Danville Planet Fitness hosted a fun judgement free fitness night for the youth. During their visit, the Boys and Girls completed a 30-minute workout with a certified trainer. The objective was to teach the benefits of being active, develop self-confidence and improve team building skills while having fun. After the workout they enjoyed Pizza with the staff.
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charities and giving back The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ without discrimination, and help human needs in his name. With that policy in mind the local branch uses all means to accomplish that goal. Using funds generated from the local Family Store and various other fundraisers, the Salvation Army is able to help people’s needs within the community.
Using the money given at Christmas through the kettles the Salvation Army is able to purchase toys for children in the area. Outside of that, the money left over goes to other various programs throughout the year which return the community.
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The Salvation Army has an unwavering willingness to help those in times of trouble. When you donate to the Family Store at 2905 Riverside Drive, you help those when they need it most. Many times when a home is overcome by fire or another disaster people turn to the Salvation Army for assistance. For more information on how to help visit www.virginiasalvationarmy. org/danvilleva/ or call 434.792.3963.
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“Tammy is the Chief Operating Officer at Negril. She is actively involved in events provides by the Boys and Girls Club and the Danville Regional foundation to name a few. Events such as these are the foundation for strengthening our community. I chose Tammy to be a 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year because she is a local hero. She orchestrates a lot of awareness for for the community, and she give back tremendously.” - Von Wellington, 2016 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year.
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River District Dining and Nightlife
616 Farm to Table Housed inside a beautifully restored 130-year-old building, The 616 Farm to Table’s menu changes daily based on what is fresh and in season. The open concept kitchen allows diners to watch their meals as they are prepared. The 616 also features a complete bar, and the real copper-topped bar is popular spot.
The 616 also features a stunningly adorned and elegant private dining room decorated with historic photos and features. The private dining room is equipped with modern A/V components to allow for business meetings and functions.
The 616 features the Neapolis LIVE! stage with a state- of -the -art light and sound system where the area’s best talent entertains guests.
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Ballad Brewing Sometimes a good beer is hard to find. Finding a cask ale beer in this region was nearly impossible— until now. Cask ales are beers that are conditioned naturally using the carbon dioxide given off during secondary fermentation. It is a traditional way of conditioning the beer and was the original way of pulling beer from a wooden cask.
Ballad Brewing has two cask taps that are poured using their beer engine, also known as a hand pump, which manually pulls beer from the cask using a pump. According to Ballad’s Tim Meyers, the casks lead to a lot of experimentation and fun. When experimenting, Ballad can take 10.8 gallons of a regularly produced recipe and add special flavoring ingredients to the mix like fruits, spices, or additional dry hops.
Ballad Brewing, with its spacious interior and alley-turned-patio, has already become a regional destination, featuring twelve different beers on tap.
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River District Dining and Nightlife Crema & Vine is a new and unique spot in Danville’s Old West End. The location was previously an Esso/Exxon station for over 50 years which has since been beautifully remodeled to become one of the premier venues in Danville.
Crema & Vine Crema & Vine is the area’s only third wave café and wine bar. The combination of local coffee, exquisite wines, craft beer, and artisanal crafted food in an industrial modern chic environment makes Crema & Vine the perfect hang out or meeting place at any time of the day.
The cafe boasts a 16 bottle self-serve wine station featuring wines for every palette and price range. When it comes to coffee Crema & Vine strives for the best. Coffee is locally sourced from Red Rooster Roasters in Floyd, Virginia where it is cultivated to perfection. Food is handcrafted and blends local flavors with the exotic for cuisines that are uniquely Crema & Vine.
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IS BACK PAIN LIMITING YOU? RELIEF IS ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY! Back pain is common. Many of us have experienced back pain. When it begins to affect your ability to work, participate in leisure activities and enjoy a high quality of life, seek help from Centra’s BounceBack Program. Our physical therapists have special training in using a hands-on approach to decrease pain caused by muscle spasm, muscle tension and joint dysfunction. Coupled with a therapist-guided exercise program and easy-tounderstand home program, BounceBack helps you get symptom relief quickly, allowing you to resume full physical function often in as little as six visits.
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Dell’Anno’s Pizza Kitchen Dell’Anno’s — owned by Agostino and Brandi Pugliese and modeled after their Brosville Dell’Anno’s Restaurant — offers extralarge New York-style, Sicilian pan-style and stuffed pizzas, as well as pizza by the slice, pizza rolls, buffalo wings, salads, pasta and a variety of craft beers and wines.
Dell’Anno’s has several flat screen TVs showing all the major sporting events and regularly hosts live music.
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Open since 2013, Dell’Anno’s Pizza Kitchen has become a fixture in the River District.
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Golden Leaf Bistro, located in Danville’s historic Tobacco Warehouse District, offers elegant dining in a unique atmosphere where guests can experience old world charm and local heritage.
Serving brunch, lunch, dinner and tapas, guests to the Golden Leaf can choose to dine in or outdoors on the enclosed deck that offers a relaxing spa-like feel. Patrons can expect a variety of culinary masterpieces and guest-focused service.
Golden Leaf Bistro offers its guests multiple dining options to accommodate every occasion from an intimate setting for two, to meeting space, and corporate events both inside and outside.
Golden Leaf Bistro is a multi-year favorite in Showcase Magazine’s Rave Awards.
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Main Street Coffee Emporium (MSCE), located at 547 Main Street, has been waking up Danville since 2001. As a coffee shop/ deli/ downtown meeting spot, you can enjoy dining in or take advantage of delivery and catering services.
The menu includes breakfast items (New York bagels and muffins, to name a few), sensational specialty sandwiches, soups, salads, and, of course, GREAT coffee.
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Home to Danville Roasting Company, MSCE proudly roasts and flavors its own coffees; hence, the motto, “By the cup or by the pound, the only fresh roasted coffee in town.”
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me’s burGers anD brews Every burger tells a story at Me’s Burgers and Brews. Me’s Burgers and Brews is near the fountain in the heart of the River District. Owners, and a mother-daughter team, Kathy Cropp and Emily Tomlinson are avid readers who have named the burgers after some of their favorite authors including – Agatha Christie, Margaret Maron, and Emyl Jenkins. In addition to choosing from among the 10 specialty burgers, patrons also have the chance to “Author Your Own.” This menu feature allows guests to choose from a selection of toppings to customize a burger any way they want. Along with providing fun burgers and the ability to customize, Me’s has 12 taps with mostly local craft beer that rotate weekly. The restaurant also offers a variety of wine, mixed drinks and with real draft non-alcoholic root beer on tap.
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Jon Horin 2017 COMMUNITY STRONG PERSON OF THE YEAR
“ I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their lives by getting a good education. When individuals have an opportunity to realize their potential the entire community is strengthened.
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Jon, is not a Danville native but he and his wife moved here 3 years ago and have been actively engaged in the community. He leads the local Noblis Center for Applied High Performance Computing on Bridge Street. I chose Jon as a 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year because insists his employees volunteer at local community non-profits, and he has committed substantial time and resources to working with Danville public schools on various initiatives. - Telly Tucker, 2016 Showcase Magazine Community Person of the Year
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The Arts
Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History (DMFAH) is the primary fine arts and historical institution in the region and is valued as a major cultural resource for regional educators, artists, students, and researchers. The Museum collaborates with cultural organizations to promote and develop art education and programs for the general public, both residents and visitors. The Museum space serves as a social and networking meeting center for local businesses, families, and organizations, including space to exhibit their artwork and collections. The Museum offers a variety of membership opportunities and is open to the public with a small admission fee, which is waived for regional residents on one Saturday and Sunday each month and during special events. DMAFH has an average of twenty-three exhibits that change throughout the year in the five art galleries.
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Connect with the world around you! Explore our new traveling exhibits, and discover the wonders of the universe in our Digital Dome.
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The Danville Science Center The Danville Science Center (DSC) is located in the historic tobacco warehouse district in Danville. DSC hosts “Science After Dark” every first Friday of the month. DSC offers something for all ages with its handson exhibits, digital dome shows and special programs that make science fun for everyone. During butterfly season (April-October), don’t miss the beauty of the Butterfly Station and Garden—one of only a few butterfly greenhouses in Virginia. DSC aims to provide an educational experience that aims guests to think outside the box. Danville Science Center’s motto is “We Make Science FUN!”
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Reid Street Gallery Reid Street Gallery, located one block off Main Street in Chatham, is housed in a renovated warehouse. The gallery sells local and regional art and holds classes, workshops, and special events. There is also a variety of fantastic greeting cards and a nice snack bar area where people can have a cup of coffee and a snack while meeting friends or just enjoying a break from a busy day. The gallery will offer design and placement services to help clients integrate art into homes and businesses. Reid Street Gallery is always on the lookout for talented new artists who may visit reidstreetgallery. com to submit artwork for consideration. Artwork is accepted on consignment. Reid Street Gallery is free and open to the public, Tuesday through Friday, 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.
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Virginia Museum of Natural History Just 30 miles from Danville is the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH), the state museum for natural history. With ground-breaking scientific research and collections, award-winning exhibits, and transformational education programs, the museum has something for all ages. The mission of VMNH is “to interpret Virginia’s natural heritage within a global context in ways that are relevant to all citizens of the Commonwealth.” VMNH is known as a “Museum Without Walls” due to its statewide outreach education and distance learning programs, online resources, and traveling exhibits and displays. With more than 10 million cataloged items, VMNH has earned a strong reputation for significant research and important collections. Doctoral curators at the museum focus on Invertebrate Paleontology, Vertebrae Paleontology, Recent Invertebrates, Archaeology, Mammalogy, and Geology. VMNH features outstanding permanent and special exhibits both on-site and through remote sites. Permanent exhibits such as Uncovering Virginia and How Nature Works allow visitors to delve into Virginia’s natural past as well as to look ahead to the future.
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The Danville Public offers access to a wide variety resources and services for research and entertainment.
Membership is free to anyone living within a 50mile radius of the Main Library. Borrowers gain access to new bestsellers, movies, 1000s of print books and eBooks, and more. Enjoy a book in the new quiet reading area, spend time relaxing on the patio, or experiment with the 3D printer in the Maker Lab. There is plenty to do and explore.
Public workstations are available free to members for browsing the internet or creating documents. For a nominal fee, the Danville Public Library also provides photocopying, faxing, and notary service. All of the areas of the Library have access to free Wi-Fi. The Library’s main branch offers a Genealogy Room with extensive resources and knowledgeable staff to assist family researchers.
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The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is a beacon for Southern Virginia. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves all Virginia; however, most of the Institute’s efforts are focused within the Southern Virginia region which includes the counties of Patrick, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Mecklenberg along with the cities of Martinsville and Danville. IALR is setup to leverage and broker resources for Southern Virginia. Several examples of this “catalyst-like” approach include: the opening of The Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining (Capstone), a record number of STEM Mobile Learning Lab participants (over 10,000 in 2015), serving as the host sites for the
Governor’s First AgBio Conference and the U.S. EPA’s National Conference on Phytoremediation, and actively leading multiple research projects with regional growers, entrepreneurs, and existing industry. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves the region and precipitates positive change while focusing on four key areas: advanced learning opportunities focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), applied research, workforce development, and economic development. Applied Research: The Research Department includes six PhD scientists and six technicians focused on applied research projects based on
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IALR cont. • Hosted First EPA Conference on Phytoremediation Department staff are also working on a variety of projects that could have beneficial impact on the region through new produce to grow, new products to manufacture or new products to manufacture or new products to research. • Development of Endophyte Library to use in the development of novel consortia for biostimulants and biopesticide applications • Virus-free purple sweet potato root stock • Disease-resistant English cucumber root stock Advanced Learning: The Advanced Learning Department supports IALR’s mission to drive positive change in Southern Virginia through economic and workforce development. Learning opportunities for people of all ages continue to focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The fourth annual STEM-H Summit was a success with more than 455 attendees. The STEM Mobile Learning Lab advances K-12 science, technology, engineering and math education by providing quality, hands-on activities for students. Students and educators within IALR’s service region enjoy a high level of exposure to STEM education when they board the STEM Mobile Learning Lab. The lab hosts students at IALR and also travels around visiting schools, neighborhoods, organizations, and community events. During 2016, IALR’s STEM Mobile Learning Lab
visited 90 sites with 7,606 participants. Conference Services: The Institute’s Conference Services positively impacts the local and regional economy by supporting regional, state-wide, and national events in Danville, Virginia. In 2016, 23,361 guests attended 494 events at the Institute. Southern Virginia Regional Alliance (SVRA): The Institute continues its commitment to a strategic focus on economic development through its partnership with and leadership of the Southern Virginia Regional
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Collaborative Partnerships: Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation (GCAPS): The Institute continues to partner with GCAPS in vehicle related research at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Alton, VA. As the premier force and moment tire test facility, GCAPS specializes in testing to complement activities performed by global tire and vehicle manufacturers. GCAPS also serves as IALR’s primary industry voice as the Advanced Learning department
enabling students to train in a fullscale manufacturing work flow cell to support a realistic, fully-integrated learning experience. This first-of-itskind model of immersive workforce training is derived from a partnership between business, industry, and academia. The program aims to integrate a “real-world” lean flowcell manufacturing environment with such skills as tool management, advanced testing and measurement, electrical discharge machining, computer numerically controlled grinding, computer numerically controlled milling, computer numerically controlled turning, and business processes.
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Dan River Region Collaborative: The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research provides project management services and serves as the fiscal agent for the Dan River Region Collaborative. The Dan River Region Collaborative was founded in 2008 to address workforce development in the Dan River Region of Virginia. Utilizing a sector strategy approach, the Collaborative promotes regional partnerships of employers, educators, workforce developers and other stakeholders to address the skills needs of regional employers. Within the industry partnerships, the
Technology Collaborative’s efforts focus on capacity building, systems change, and policy advocacy. One of the Collaborative’s most significant projects is the Career ChoICE SOVA Youth Expo. Over 250 regional employers and volunteers prepare over 70 hands-on activities to engage middle and high school students and expose them to career opportunities available throughout the region. The two-day event serves approximately 4,000 students from seven school divisions. Career ChoICE highlights existing opportunities so that students, early on, will express a desire to stay in the region, based on an informed career decision with a clear understanding about the skills they need, what levels of education are required and the salaries they can expect. More importantly, this is an opportunity for the region to begin an intentional effort to build a pipeline of students in strategic sectors that are aligned with economic development interests. For more information on IALR, including our calendar of events, visit www.ialr.org.
Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining: The Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining is a progressive precision machining training model that answers industry expressed needs for a highly skilled 21st century workforce. The program is a partnership between IALR and Danville Community College. A key component of this project is a revolutionary concept that incorporates workplace experiential learning in an educational setting by
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The Parks of Danville With over 680 acres of parks and trails, 25 athletic fields, 23 playgrounds, 25 picnic sites and shelters, 30 miles of mountain bike trails, 9 miles of Riverwalk Trail, a skate park, a dog park, 2 disc-golf courses, a ropes course, a zip line, 2 libraries, and over 2,000 programs and events, there are certainly plenty of opportunities within the city limits.
Perhaps one of the most accessible and fastest growing attractions Danville has to offer is the Riverwalk Trail, which extends over 9 miles along the historic Dan River. The multi-purpose greenway connects four parks to multiple businesses, public places, and the newly renovated River District. Home to an array of special events, foot races, and undisturbed wildlife, the trail sees over 150,000 people annually.
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The Riverwalk Trail plays an important part in the health, wellness, and social aspects of Danville. Many people use this trail as part of their everyday routine while many more travel from around the region to enjoy it on the weekends.
Clean, well-maintained parks and public spaces are vital to our community. The Riverwalk is just one of the many amenities maintained by Parks and Recreation. On any given day, the playgrounds at Dan Daniel, Ballou Park, Pumpkin Creek, and Grove Parks are bursting at the seam with families enjoying their day while the open spaces within the park system and along the river play home to picnics, parents with strollers, bicyclists, runners, walkers, dog lovers, and more. The Department of Parks and Recreation also boasts over 2,000 recreation programs a year and services all ages from preschoolers to seniors. All-inclusive, the department also operates one of the few community-based therapeutic programs in the state. Many of the programs are free to the public and are accessible by all families in the region. From week-long summer camps to special events, Danville Parks and Recreation has the program or service you have been looking for to get you involved in our community.
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Angler’s Ridge Biking and Hiking Angler’s Ridge Trail Association and Danville Parks and Recreation partnered to build one of the longest single-track mountain bike trails in the region. Clocking in at over 30 miles, Angler’s Ridge is a series of stacked-loop trails that offer something to all riders - from novice to pro. Skill level is taken into consideration when building trails. For beginners, the Riverside Drive trail is perfect. For more advanced riders, there are trails like Witchback which has an 891 foot elevation change. The trails entwine with nature to give riders an exhilarating experience. Shelter, picnic spots, and restrooms are located at the trailhead at Angler’s Park. Angler’s Ridge earned national recognition after being named the number one bike trail system in Virginia and one of the top 25 in the world by www.singletracks.com. The trails aren’t just for biking. Hikers and trail runners love the challenging terrain set against a bountiful natural backdrop of wooded hillsides and creeks. The trail system is home to several annual races including the Green Legs and Hamstrings and Patriot Challenge trail runs.
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RENEW offers rehabilitation for cancer survivors before, during and after treatment. Rehabilitation helps cancer survivors maximize their ability to function and improve overall quality of life. Open to everyone at any stage of cancer or phase of recovery, RENEW addresses common complaints such as pain, fatigue, lack of energy, restricted motion, deconditioning and more. The program is open to all types of cancers including, but not limited to, breast, lung, prostate, head and neck and lymphoma.
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The Riverwalk Trail Nature takes center stage at Danville’s Riverwalk Trail. This 8.5 mile paved trail is a focal point when mentioning the many attractions Danville has to offer. Nestled along the Dan River, the scenic Riverwalk Trail provides a beautiful backdrop for exercise, “me” time, or family fun. The preferred starting point is at the Crossing of the Dan entrance in downtown Danville. Here you’ll get a glimpse of Danville’s storied past through the architecture of the renovated tobacco warehouses and the Amtrak Station located near the Danville Science Center. History comes to life as you cross a revived 1856 railroad bridge that overlooks the Dan River. Once across the bridge you have the option of going west or east. If you follow the trail to the left (west) you’ll reach a scenic view courtesy of Union Street Bridge. If you travel the eastern side of the trail, you’ll bear witness to nature in all its glory including a variety of wildlife. Parking for the Riverwalk Trail is Available at the Following Trailheads: Crossing at the Dan Dan Daniel Park Angler’s Park
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Small Parks & Playgrounds Abreu--Grogan Park 3 acres with river access, a picnic site, and boat house to rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards. Camilla Williams Park This 7-acre park on Memorial Drive has pretty river views, fishing, playgrounds, and picnic shelters. H.B. Moorefield Park 8-acre park off of 58 west has a picnic site. M.C. Martin Park This 4-acre park is located across from Camilla-Williams Park and has a picnic site.
Park Directory Major Parks Anglers Park 381-acre park which has an extensive paved and unpaved trail system, picnic shelter, river access and a boat ramp. Ballou Park 107-acre park with indoor facilities, picnic sites and shelters, paved and unpaved trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Dan Daniel Memorial Park 180-acre waterfront park with athletic fields, paved and unpaved trails, picnic shelters, river access, Veterans’ Memorial, and minor league baseball’s Danville Braves.
Evans Park 107 acres available for future development.
Trails Riverwalk Nine miles of paved trail along the Dan River connects the historic River District, Anglers Park, Dan Daniel Memorial Park, and local businesses. Mountain Bike Trails Over 30 miles of unpaved trails provides enjoyment for beginner, intermediate and experienced hikers and bikers.
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Bark Park This 3-acre park is adjacent to Coates Recreation Center and is the only area in the city where dogs are able to run around lease-free. Doyle Thomas Park This 4-acre neighborhood park located on Green Street has a basketball court, picnic site, and playground. Grove Park This 15-acre neighborhood park has a basketball court, picnic shelter, and playground. Pumpkin Creek Park 34 acres of mostly undeveloped land, this park has athletic fields, a basketball court, a picnic shelter, and a playground.
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“Danville Rides” Bike Share Danville has teamed with Zagster to offer a bike share program. There are four rental locations along the Riverwalk.
Rides under an hour are free. After the hour it’s only 3 dollars hour.
Rental is as simple as downloading the Zagster app. For more information visit, bike. zagster.com/danville.
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Danville was named a Winter 2017 Running Friendly Community by the Road Runners Club of America.
the ComPetitive sPirit With over 20 racing events in 2017, Danville is becoming known as the place to challenge yourself and set new personal records. These popular events continue to thrive in the community.
Russell Carter, Communications Specialist at Danville Parks and Recreation says, “We are constantly amazed at the amount of community members who support these events. We believe there is always something to do in Danville and by the amount of people who come out and participate in these events, we’d like to think the community feels the same way.”
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Some of the favorite races are the Dirty Dan Dash where you’re sure to get dirty and Glow With The Flow 5k which has previously been voted “Rising Star” by North Carolina Festival and Events For a detailed list of events happening in Danville, visit, www.playdanvilleva.com and click on the “Events in the Community” calendar.
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Annual Races
March 3 • The Sledge Trail Run March 17 • Hybrid 8K April 7 • Goodyear Education 5K April 14 • Bridge to Bridge April 28 • YMCA Kid’s Triathlon May 19 • The Green Monster June 16 • Run For Justice July 4 • Patriot Challenge July 21 • Danville Braves 5K August 11 • Main Street Mile September 1 • River City 5K October 6 • River Ride October 19 • Glow with the Flow October 20 • Danville Half Marathon November 3 • YMCA Louie Fields 5K, 10K and Fun Run November 10 • Wobble and Gobble Autism Awareness 5K
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Recreation The Danville Family YMCA is a state-of-the-art facility. The Y moved to the new location overlooking the Dan River in 2014 and boasts many enhancements over its previous location including impressive upgrades such as a pool that is 93 percent larger.
The pool isn’t the only amenity which received an upgrade. The basketball court is 33 percent larger. The added space allows members to run multiple games at once. There is also an indoor walking track above the basketball court. The Wellness Center is 88 percent larger and equipped with over 100 ultramodern pieces of fitness equipment. The Y has three group exercise rooms and offers three different group exercise classes at a time. There is also a multipurpose room, with a kitchen, for area groups to host meetings.
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For individuals nearing retirement age, an active lifestyle is as important as ever. The Y has programs to cater to retirees including senior walking classes, yoga, water aerobics and rehab, Silver Sneakers, and pickleball.
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You can register online at www.ymcadanville.org or at the YMCA front desk.
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The Danville Family YMCA just isn’t a workout facility. It focuses on more than simply your physical health and looks to strengthen your ties to the community. Through the volunteer programs, Y programs, and group exercise classes the Y strives to not only make your experience at the gym a more enjoyable one, but also to introduce you to other like-minded people and form friendships that may carry over outside of the gym.
At the center of the Y are three core values — youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or you’re looking for a place where your children can learn and play, the Y has something for everyone. The Danville Family YMCA takes its role in the community seriously. It wants to be a difference in the community and has the tools to do it.
Four things — caring, honesty, respect, and responsibly — are instilled in every program the Danville Family YMCA offers. It so happens that these four things are also the glue that binds a strong community.
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VIRginia International Raceway America’s Premier Road Course
Tucked away just miles from the North Carolina/Virginia border, VIRginia International Raceway offers professional and amateur racing for modern and vintage classes. With an actionpacked schedule, multiple track configurations, uphill Esses (a section considered one of the most challenging and intimidating in North America) and sharp elevation changes, it’s not hard to see why VIR has been named one of the top courses in North America by Car and Driver Magazine. Each year, VIR draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to experience some of the best road racing and most prestigious motorsports competitions in the country. In 2018, the track will host fan-favorite events including the Pirelli World Challenge (April
27-29), NASA Mid-Atlantic HyperFest (May 18-20), Michelin GT Challenge IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (Aug. 17-19), Heacock Classic Gold Cup, presented by the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (Sept. 21-23), and more.
America’s First True “Motorsport Resort”
While racing is at the heart of VIR, the expansive 1,300-acre property that includes beautiful rolling hills and miles of lush forest offers so much more. As America’s first true “motorsport resort,” out of towners or locals looking for a getaway need to look no further than VIR’s own property for a great place to stay, as there are several lodging options ideal for families of all sizes. Choices range from traditional hotel accommodations at The Lodge, Pit Lane Rooms overlooking the track’s start and finish line, and the spacious two-story luxury Villas at South Bend
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that allow patrons to wake up right in the middle of all the action. VIR also offers a variety of incredible dining options, so visitors will never have to venture off property to enjoy a great meal. The onsite Oak Tree Tavern, located in a beautifully restored 1800s plantation
house, feeds family-sized appetites Wednesday through Monday starting at 5 p.m., and offers monthly promotions for diners to enjoy. And if you are looking to relax with a drink or appetizer, Connie’s Pub is the perfect spot to unwind with a craft brew or glass of wine. If the kids are in the mood for an easy snack, quick sandwich or sweet treat, the Pagoda Grill located in the North Paddock, is a great option for some tasty trackside eats.
Experience the Unexpected at VIR
While visitors aren’t taking in a competitive race at the track, they can have some fun at VIR’s Kart Track. A favorite among kids 12 years and older, the track gives a mini thrill on a state-of the-art 5/8 mile, 24-footwide paved circuit. VIR karts run motors that are capable of speeds in excess of 50 mph – the fastest you’ll find in go-karts anywhere! While the kids are having fun karting, mom or dad can sneak away to the onsite Oak Tree Spa for a relaxing and restorative massage.
VIRginia International Raceway 2018 Spectator Schedule
April 13-15
Sports Car Club of America “VIR Spring Sprints” Majors Tour
April 27-29
Pirelli World Challenge
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May 18-20
June 1-3
June 9-10
MotoAmerica Championship of Virginia NASA Mid-Atlantic HyperFest Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge, presented by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine Historic Sportscar Racing Championship Cup Series Motorcycle Road Racing
July 14-15 Championship Cup Series Motorcycle Road Racing August 17-19 Michelin GT Challenge IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship September 21-23
Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races, Trans Am Racing, and Pro-Am Race for Legends of NASCAR
Visitors can also put their shooting skills to the test on VIR’s NRAapproved traditional ranges, shoothouse and natural terrain areas for courses of fire. VIR boasts a wide array of shooting facilities that shooters of any skill level can enjoy, including hands-on training, official skeet competitions on National Skeet Shooting Association-approved courses, and more. Also, look no further than VIR if you
need an event venue. Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, team building or other special event, VIR has top-notch meeting and banquet spaces with audio/visual capabilities and Wi-Fi. VIR’s experienced team can help you create custom events tailored to your needs, that attendees will never forget. To learn more about VIR, visit www.virnow.com.
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Public Schools
In 2014, The Daily Beast recognized Galileo Magnet High School as one of the country’s top high schools. Over the years, Galileo has been recognized by several outlets, such as The Washington Post and Newsweek as a leader in innovation and education. In 2014, the US Department of Education awarded Galileo its National Blue-Ribbon award for academic excellence. In fact, Galileo was the only public high school in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive this award Danville Public Schools are gaining a reputation throughout the nation as a place for outstanding schools. In 2013, Forest Hills Elementary School was awarded a National Blue Ribbon. These awards show the level of commitment staff have to the education of all students within Danville Public Schools.
Education Directory Public Schools Danville Public Schools 434-799-6400 danvillepublicschools.org
Pittsylvania County Schools 434-793-1624 • 434-432-2761 434-656-6248 • www.pcs.k12.va.us/
Private Schools
Abundant Life Academy 434-799-8213 • www.alwoc.org Carlisle School 276-632-7288 www.carlisleschool.org Carlisle School - Danville Campus:434-799-1750 Chatham Hall 434-432-2941 www.chathamhall.org
Epiphany Episcopal School 434-792-4334 www.epiphanydanville.org
Westover Christian Academy 434-822-0800 • www.westover ministries.org/academy/wca
Faith Christian Academy 434-324-8276 • www.fcavirginia.com
Higher Education
Hargrave Military Academy 434-432-2481 • www.hargrave.edu Heritage Academy 434-432-8380 • www.heritage academychatham.com Sacred Heart Catholic School 434-793-2656 • www.sheartschool.com Seventh Day Adventist Elementary 434-822-0356 Sylvan Learning Center 434-799-6900 www.educate.com/centers/24540
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American National University 434-793-6822 • www.an.edu
Averett University 434-791-5600 • www.averett.edu/ Danville Community College 434-797-2222 • www.dcc.vccs.edu/ DRMC School of Nursing 434-799-4510 www.danvilleregional.org Institute for Advanced Learning & Research 434-791-4161 • www.ialr.org Virginia Technical Institute 434-369-8200 • www.govti.org
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accepted into 76 colleges in 19 states and 3 countries. Carlisle offers affordable tuition options, having awarded more than $850,000 in financial aid for the 2017-2018 school year.
Chatham Hall Located in Chatham, Virginia, Chatham Hall’s mission is to prepare girls for college and productive, fulfilled lives. As a community of honor and trust, Chatham Hall values its Episcopal heritage and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. With a rigorous educational program that encourages intellectual growth, creative development, and personal responsibility Chatham Hall is helping to create our leaders of tomorrow.
Carlisle School Carlisle School is the region’s only college-prep, independent day school with approximately 400 students in Martinsville, VA. Carlisle’s curriculum stresses hands on, project-based learning with a variety of interdisciplinary projects to encourage students to apply their learning. Carlisle boasts impressive fine-arts offerings to students, including visual arts, choir and drama. Its competitive athletics program includes soccer, basketball, field hockey, tennis, golf and baseball, with recent state championship wins for its boys’ soccer and girls’ basketball. Specialty clubs, such as photography, creative writing, community service, and design technology allow students to explore their interests. Carlisle also offers an International Program with students attending from countries including Australia, China, Ecuador, Germany, India, Italy, Japan and Spain.
Serving grades Preschool- 12, Carlisle is ranked by Niche.com The Best Independent K-12 School in Virginia with tuition under $14,000. Carlisle School has a 100% college acceptance rate since its first graduating class in 1974; the Class of 2017 received $4.6 million in merit-based scholarships and was
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Opened in 1894 by the Reverend C. Orlando Pruden, Chatham Hall began educating the young women of Southern Virginia and neighboring North Carolina. From the outset the school provided an exacting academic program designed to equip girls for the challenges of the future. Chatham Hall has a reputable tradition of encouraging girls to extraordinary accomplishment. Esteemed graduate Georgia O’Keefe went on to become one of the preeminent American artists of the 20th century.
participate in community service projects. The school offers competitive athletics at middle school and varsity levels. Faith Christian’s most important feature is the Christian faculty’s commitment to teach students about the Lord through daily Bible classes. Faith Christian provides a warm and caring Christian environment for students to learn and grow.
Hargrave Military Academy Hargrave Military Academy is the premier military school.
Epiphany Episcopal School Danville’s Epiphany Episcopal School was founded in 2008 and currently offers grades Pre-K through 8. Regarding the school’s rapid growth, Suzanne Miller, Dean of the school says, “the small class sizes; a safe, enriching environment; relatively low tuition; a focus on languages, Latin, Spanish, German, French, and Chinese, and innovative Singapore math curriculum all contribute to growing enrollment. Our goals are to pursue academic excellence, build responsible citizens, and celebrate the gifts and talents of each child. “We are not here to indoctrinate children. We respect, learn about, and embrace diverse religious beliefs and practices. The vision for the establishment of the school was that of the Reverend Samuel S. Colley-Toothaker who serves as its Headmaster as well as Rector at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. EES is an outreach mission of Epiphany Church which was founded by Dr. George Washington Dame in 1840.
integrated curriculum for preschool to 12th grade students. The nondenominational school partners with parents and the church to raise and train students in a Christ-centered environment. Found in 1989, the school offers preschool for three-and four-yearolds. The elementary school uses phonics to teach reading and writing skills. Elementary students also excel in math, history, science, and spelling. Middle and high school teachers use state-of-the-art technology to engage students with Powerpoint, virtual field trips, video clips, and other online media. Faith Christian has computer labs in the elementary and secondary buildings. Senior high students are encouraged to take dual-enrollment courses through Central Virginia Community College, allowing them to receive college credits and meet high school requirements.
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Students attending Faith Christian for 9th-12th grades may receive a 75 percent tuition discount to Liberty University.
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The Military Academy is a college preparatory secondary boys’ military boarding school for grades seven through twelve and one post graduate year that embraces Christian values. Hargrave provides a safe learning environment. The daily structure of the Academy bestows a level of accountability and responsibility that is not present in most secondary schools. This basic notion enables young men to maximize their potential to the fullest. A Hargrave student is held to a much higher standard. Hargrave’s program equips students with the tools needed to excel in the classroom. It also positions students for college acceptance, and further success in their higher education endeavors. Over the last nine years, Hargrave boasts an astonishing 99 percent college acceptance rate. Recent studies show an 83 percent college retention rate for graduates of Hargrave. For over 100 years, Hargrave Military Academy has been a leader in the developing young men into being the best they can be.
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School’s mission is to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning and provide an educational environment in which the basic tenets of Christian morals and ethics are visibly present. Recognizing the unique needs of each student, the faculty and staff endeavor to nurture, challenge and guide all students toward their maximum academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional potential. As the oldest non-public school in Danville, Sacred Heart Catholic School has produced top academic students in the area for over 60 years. In 2012, SHS received an award for 25 years continuous certification from AdvancED/SACS. This award was achieved by meeting rigorous standards and is a distinction no other Catholic School in Virginia holds. Sacred Heart Catholic School is a fully accredited parochial school for students in PK2 through eighth grade. A challenging program that has withstood the test of time continues to offer a traditional core curriculum enhanced
by a full enrichment spectrum including art, music, drama, and Spanish. Students are provided a firm educational foundation that prepares them for secondary education and beyond. A competitive athletic program allows students the opportunity to challenge themselves physically. To learn more about Sacred Heart Catholic School please visit our website at www.sheartschool.com. Please call for a tour of the school and meet the wonderful faculty, staff, and students that make Sacred Heart Catholic School the leader in private education.
Westover Christian Academy
Westover Christian Academy recognizes that one of the most important decisions parents make is where to send their children to school. In partnership with the home and church, Westover serves hundreds of families from Danville and five surrounding counties each year and strives to provide a safe and secure environment that reinforces the values that are important at home. From the challenging academic program to the extra-curricular activities, WCA offers a program of instruction for preschool through twelfth grade
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where the development of mind and body is integrated with spiritual and character formation. Westover is fully accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and is recognized as an accredited school by the Virginia Council for Private Education. The school was founded in 1977 and has a total enrollment of 440 with an average class size of 18. Preschool (K3 and K4): The preschool curriculum is based on the understanding that children are active learners. Through large and small group activities, students develop phonics, language, math, and fine and gross motor skills while learning a variety of concepts. Elementary (K-6): The focus in the elementary grades is to provide a strong foundation for the students by emphasizing basic skills. Reading, phonics, writing, math, science, social studies, and Bible are core components of our elementary program. Secondary (7-12): The rigorous college preparatory curriculum in junior and senior high school prepares students for success in college and beyond. A wide range of athletics, fine arts, and student activities enables students to develop their individual talents and abilities.
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Adult Education The Danville Public Schools offer a wide range of offerings designed to prepare adults, 18 & older, to move forward in their lives to job training, postsecondary education, and employment.
The Adult Career & Education Center (ACEC) offers options for adults to gain high school credentials through Adult High School Diplomas for those needing five or less high school credits. ACEC offers GED Prep Classes and GED Testing.
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In addition to high school credentials, ACEC offers programs to prepare adults for work. These include Brush-Up classes, English for Speakers and Other Languages, Keyboard and Speed class, and Customer Service Class. For more information, included the cost of classes call 434.799.6471.
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Higher Education and is the first rural community college to achieve this prestigious endorsement, which was announced by a visit by the governor in January 2017. Currently in Virginia, the governor pointed out, there are 36,000 unfilled cyber jobs paying an average of $88,000 a year. DCC information technology graduates have been hired by companies such as Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Noblis, Microsoft, Tekabyte, Gamewood, the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Community College System, Virginia Bank and Trust, and American National Bank, among others.
Danville Community CollegE Who do you want to be tomorrow? Whatever your career or educational goals may be, Danville Community College has a program to help you achieve your dreams. The college, which is part of the Virginia Community College System, offers more than 100 areas of study ranging from short-term career training to twoyear degrees that transfer to many four-year colleges and universities. DCC offers classes at its main campus in Danville as well as in South Boston at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center. Many classes are offered online, including some completely online programs that may be completed from anywhere – including
cybersecurity, e-commerce, and logistics management. Many workforce programs are offered at the Regional Center for Advanced Technology & Training, and a new high-tech welding building and completely renovated Engineering & Industrial Technology building will be unveiled in spring 2018. In the past year, DCC has obtained national recognition and added several exciting new programs. DCC’s cybersecurity programs were recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense TwoYear Education. DCC joins just three other community colleges in Virginia
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Also in high demand are DCC’s nursing graduates, due to the high quality of the program. DCC’s licensed practical nursing students have maintained a perfect pass rate on the NCLEX state board exams since 2012 and registered nursing students since 2014. Nurses undergo a rigorous two-year program in a realistic hospital simulation lab environment. With a nationwide nursing shortage, last year’s graduates all had received job offers before graduation. DCC has also expanded its arts offerings, adding new classes in metal sculpture and acoustic guitarbuilding in Fall 2017. DCC offers the only college lutherie program in the region where students can learn to build and repair acoustic or electric instruments and use Dreadnaught kits from Martin Guitar. DCC’s small business management classes give students the chance to turn their artistic talent into a business if they so choose. College transfer is the largest area of study at DCC, with associate degrees
in science, engineering, liberal arts, and social science designed to kick-start the path to a bachelor’s degree. DCC has articulation agreements with 40+ colleges and universities, meaning that students who meet certain requirements are automatically accepted into the four-year institution after graduating from DCC. Completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at DCC saves at least $15,000 in tuition for an in-state, public university – much more if the student goes out-of-state or to a private school. Area high school students in Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County have the opportunity to earn college credit and workforce credentials at no cost to their families, thanks to DCC’s dual enrollment program. Students can take collegelevel classes in fields such as precision machining, information technology, cosmetology, automotive, and general education, getting a head start on their associate degree or certification. DCC’s workforce programs are designed with industry needs in mind, preparing students for indemand careers in just a few months. Short-term career training programs can be completed in 4 to 10 months in areas such as welding,
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Danville Community College’s transfer programs allow students to save thousands of dollars on tuition by starting the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at DCC, and then taking advantage of the guaranteed admissions agreements with more than 40 four-year colleges and universities.
Jesse Saunders, Jr. graduated from DCC with an associate degree in December 2017 and has transferred to Old Dominion University to study business.
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Danville Community College cont. website design, small business management, phlebotomy, Cisco and COMPTIA A+, mobile app development, cosmetology, and others. Some programs can even be completed in as little as 6 weeks (truck driving) or 10 weeks (certified nursing assistant, manufacturing technician). DCC’s advanced manufacturing programs play a critical role in building a pipeline of skilled workers to meet industry needs. Every year, DCC students in the two-year precision machining diploma program make it to the national level in the annual SkillsUSA competition; DCC student Dylan Hardy won first place in the U.S. in 2016. For further industry training,
DCC partners with the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research to offer leading-edge precision machining and dimensional inspection programs at the Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining. The center houses a high-precision CNC manufacturing cell and industrial quality inspection lab. Students train on the same CNC machine tools and metrology equipment that are currently used in the advanced manufacturing industries. The Integrated Machining Technology program is the first of its kind in the nation and offers a thirdyear training certificate for graduates of precision machining program to further hone their skills and prepare for higher-level positions and salaries. Dimensional Inspection (Metrology) is a nine-month training program for specialized quality control inspectors
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and is one of only two member schools in the U.S. of the ASQ-CQI apprenticeship program. For more information on DCC’s advanced manufacturing offerings, visit www. machiningindanville.com. Whatever your goals, DCC offers many scholarships and grants to help you reach them. The DCC Educational Foundation awards more than $600,000 to students each year, making DCC’s low tuition even more affordable. For more information on Danville Community College, visit www. danville.edu, call 434.797.2222 (434.688.0136 vp), or follow @ dccpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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“ I truly want to make a difference in the lives of the people in this community. I believe that Servant Leadership is the foundation on which strong communities are built that will enrich the lives of all that reside in our area.
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2017 CoMMUnity strong Person of tHe year “Shannon is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Development at Danville Community College (DCC). He is also the Executive Director of the DCC Educational Foundation. Shannon has raised over $25 million for DCC’s Educational Foundation, used mostly to award scholarships. He serves as a director of Sovah Health and on several non-profit boards. I chose Shannon for a 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year because he has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the Dan River Region, DCC, and his family. He is having a strong positive impact throughout our community.” - rick BArker, 2016 SHowcASe MAgAzine coMMunity Strong PerSon of tHe yeAr.
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Higher Education
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Averett University Founded in 1859 as a place for women to obtain an education, Averett University continues to educate and support young men and women from around the world — students who will become future leaders in the Commonwealth, their home states, and in a global community. Over the last 150 plus years, Averett has been a forerunner in innovative programs. The University offers degree programs in equestrian studies, aeronautics, nursing, and athletic training, among others. In the 1980s, Averett recognized the demand for educating working adults and created what is now its Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) Program. The GPS Program offers bachelor’s degrees in business administration, nursing, criminal justice, and leadership and master’s degrees in business administration and education. Classes are offered online and at select satellite campus locations throughout the Commonwealth in order to better fit a working adult’s schedule. To date, over 12,000 GPS alumni have advanced their careers with Averett. The University’s mission is to prepare students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change, and the University’s Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) puts that mission into action by focusing on three areas: (1) experiential learning, including service-learning, internships and studies abroad; (2) community and civic initiatives, including volunteerism, the National Bonner Leader Program and national service; and (3) career competitiveness, in which all Averett students benefit from a comprehensive career development program beginning in their first semester. Averett makes sure its students participate in community service projects throughout the year, with students working with partnering organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, God’s Storehouse, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Special Olympics. Averett is one of the area’s leaders in providing cultural opportunities. Every year, the University hosts an arts series for its students and the surrounding community called Arts@Averett. The series features a variety of performances, lectures, and theatre productions. Past performances and lecturers have included author Sharyn McCrumb; pianist Elyane Laussade; American Shakespeare Center; Richmond Ballet; the Averett Singers; and student art shows. In addition, the University boasts 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams after announcing the addition of three new sports in 2016. They include men’s and women’s lacrosse and wrestling, all which will begin play in the 201718 academic year. The Cougars compete in the USA South Conference. Several of the teams regularly compete in NCAA tournament competitions. The home base for Averett Athletics is the University’s North Campus, which houses the multi-million dollar Frank R. Campbell Stadium and state-of-the-art field for football, soccer, and lacrosse.
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averett university Cont. Averett recently joined the national ranks of colleges and universities competing in the explosive collegiate esports arena. As the only four-year university in the Commonwealth of Virginia to add a varsity competitive gaming program, the Averett Esports team has already entered competition with Division l and ll schools across the country. While Averett has changed with the times, it has also retained those distinctive features that have long been characteristic of a quality Averett education. For more information about the University visit its website at www.averett.edu.
averett at a GlanCe Fully accredited, private, liberal arts, coeducational, residential four-year university More than 1,500 students from 26 states and 24 countries Faculty: more than 75 percent have a doctorate or other terminal degree; nearly 50 percent have taught at Averett for more than 15 years Academics: 30+ majors, minors, and special programs; 3 Master’s programs Student-faculty ratio: 13 to 1 Average class size: 12 for all programs
Value: financial aid packages lower costs by nearly 40 percent on average, 99% receive some form of financial aid; making an investment in this small, private university comparable to that of a large state school Alumni: more than 25,000 alumni who span sall 50 states and almost 50 countries; 3,800 live in the Dan River Region Averett has been recognized in the Top 20 percent of all Military Friendly schools nationally for the efforts it makes to help active duty military and veterans and their dependents pursue an education.
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In the 2018 rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Averett ranked as the 17th “best regional liberal arts college in the South,” the University’s highest ranking to date, as well as the seventh best regional college in the South for veterans in 2018 and the ninth “Best Value Regional College in the South.” For four consecutive years, the Princeton Review has ranked Averett as one of the “best in the Southeast” in its “Best Colleges: Region by Region” guide, and Colleges of Distinction has again named Averett a College of Distinction.
Why Averett University? Since 1859, Averett University has grown and developed into a dynamic institution that serves students of all ages, offering more than 30 undergraduate majors, minors and special programs and three graduate programs with a number of concentrations. Dedicated to preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change, Averett enrolls approximately 1,700 students from 26 states and 24 countries, with its historic main campus in Southern Virginia and regional campuses throughout Virginia and online. Whether you are a high school senior or a working professional looking to advance your career, Averett University is dedicated to being your hometown university.
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Area Attractions Altillo Vineyards & Winery www.altillovineyards.com • 434.324.4160 Altillo Vineyards and Winery (formerly named Altavista Vineyards and Winery) is a small family-run vineyard and winery that specializes in limited production of finely crafted wines. It is located four miles south of Altavista, VA, just 6.5 miles from US Hwy 29.
American Armored Foundation Tank Museum www.aaftankmuseum.com • 434.836.3532 Journey into the pages of military history at the most extensive international collection of tank and cavalry artifacts in the world. Collection dates from 1509 to present. Exhibits of 100 tanks and artillery pieces, over 1200 uniforms, 1500 pieces of headgear, Sandbox Soldier exhibit, International Hall of Tank & Calvary Generals and much more is awaiting your visit. Learn and explore military history thru the eyes of the soldier. Prepare yourself for an adventure for both young and old alike.
Birch Creek Motorsports Park www.birchcreekmotorsports.com• 434.836.7629 Birch Creek, located at 12725 Kentuck Road, Sutherlin, attracts bikers from around the country. The Park offers a 1.5 mile natural terrain AMA-sanctioned motocross track and an ATV TT National track with lights. The Park hosts many AMA-and ATVA-sanctioned events.
Birthplace of Lady Astor 434.791.2256 • 434.799.0190 Viscountess Nancy Astor was born in Danville, May 19, 1879. She became the first woman to sit in British Parliament. Her sister, Irene, married artist Charles Dana Gibson and inspired the famous “Gibson Girl”. A historical marker is located at the corner of Broad and Main Streets. The Langhorne House is located at 117 Broad Street and is open on Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. Tours are also available by appointment.
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Callands Clerk’s Office www.pittsylvaniahistoricalsociety.org • 434.432.9338 Small, but boasting the charm of Williamsburg, is the restored Callands clerk’s office 11 miles west of Chatham. It was built around 1770 after Pittsylvania County was cut from Halifax County in 1767. Tours available with sufficient advance notice. Precious American Revolutionary history revolved around here. A dispatch of 1775 describes a meeting in the Callands courthouse where they elected a Committee of Safety to line up against King George III. The annual Callands Festival (also called the Autumn Potpourri festival) is held here every year the first weekend of October.
Civil War Sites 434.793.4636 A self-guided driving tour brochure of 14 Civil War sites in the Danville area is available at the Danville Welcome Center The tour includes the National Cemetery, Civil War prison, and Sutherlin Mansion.
Cooper’s Radio Controlled Race Center www.coopersrc.com • 434.724.7342 Indoor - dirt oval track radio controlled racing and hobby shop located at 4000 Sago Road, Chatham.
Caswell Council for the Arts Yanceyville, NC • ccfta.org • 336.694.4474 Founded in 1977 as a way to celebrate the Arts in Caswell County. It has successfully kept the arts alive through performing arts series and gallery programs.
The Crossing at the Dan www.visitdanville.com • 434.797.8961 The Crossing at the Dan, once the bustling Danville & Richmond Rail Yard, has been transformed into educational, entertainment, and recreational facilities. Visitors can shop for farm fresh produce at The Community Market, attend a concert at the Carrington Pavilion, play with interactive science exhibits at The Danville Science Center, attend some of the special events or walk/bike along the Riverwalk Trail.
Danville Braves
Danville Welcome Center
www.dbraves.com • info@dbraves.com • 434.797.3792 The Appalachian League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, the Danville Braves have been in existence since 1993 and call the American Legion Post 325 Stadium home. The ballfield is located at Dan Daniel Memorial Park, 302 River Park Drive, Danville. Visit the Braves’ website for season information or to purchase tickets online.
www.visitdanville.com • 434.793.4636 The Danville Welcome Center is conveniently located at 645 River Park Drive across from Dan Daniel Park just off the Danville Expressway. The design of the building, its furnishings, and the beautiful view receive compliments on a daily basis from visitors, who are treated as “guests.” The staff welcomes all and assists them with their travel or purchases from the wellstocked gift shop.
Danville Community Market 434.797.8961 • thecrossing@visitdanville.com Located at 629 Craghead Street. The market opens at 8:00 am. Visit the Market every Saturday, May through October. Find your favorite and locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants, farm products, and arts & crafts. For additional information contact the Market Manager.
The Danville Concert Association www.danvilleconcert.org • 434.792.9242 Enriching the lives of Danville-area residents for 64 years, The Danville Concert Association is proud of its legacy of musical excellence. Every fall it offers affordable season tickets to a series of four or five classical music and dance performances.
Danville Pittsylvania County Fairgrounds www.dpcfairgrounds.com • 434.822.6850 The place for Demolition Derbys, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Rodeos, and the Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair! The fairgrounds and all of its events offer fun for all ages. Located on 2400 Cavalier Road, Ringgold, off route 62.
Danville Symphony Orchestra www.danvillesymphony.net • 434.797.2666 The Danville Symphony includes talented musicians who share their music through several yearly free concerts.
Estelle H. Womack Natural History Collection www.dsc.smv.org • 434.791.5160 Located at Danville Science Center Science Station (old train station), the museum is dedicated to increasing public awareness of our natural environment. The collection includes mounted animals, native birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects as well as Indian artifacts, fossils and minerals. The museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:30 to 5, Sunday from 11:30 to 5:00, and for group tours by reservations.
Gretna Little Theatre www.thegretnatheatre.webs.com • 434.656.3377 Built in the mid 1900s,, the Gretna Little Theatre originally served as a movie theater before being converted into a grocery store. Later a “Dime” store moved into the location. In October 2006 the Gretna Little Theatre was reborn Today it meshes the illustrious history of the theater with a modern touch that makes an enjoyable movie experience for all.
Grist Mills, Pittsylvania County www.pittsylvaniahistoricalsociety.org • 434.432.2172 During the 18th and 19th centuries, about 100 grist mills were built on Pittsylvania’s waterways. Today, three remain in operation and can be visited by the public.
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Area Attractions Grove Street Cemetery www.danville-va.gov • 434.793.4636 Danville’s oldest cemetery dating back to postRevolutionary War days. A detailed brochure is available at the Danville Welcome Center.
The Little Theatre of Danville www.danvillelittletheatre.org • 434.250.0506 The Little Theatre of Danville, Inc. has created theatrical magic in Southside Virginia since 1948. It has provided entertainment for audiences in the Southside Virginia/Piedmont North Carolina region with stage productions, audience-participation murder mysteries, comedy, drama, and musicals.
Martinsville Speedway www.martinsvillespeedway.com • 1.877.722.3849 A trip to the Martinsville Speedway is more than a race. It is an experience you will always remember. From the noise of the fans and the cars whirring around the track to the food vendors, souvenir stands, camping, and friendly locals, you will enjoy every moment of your visit to the track.
Millionaire’s Row www.visitdanville.com • 434.793.4636 Danville is home to one of the pre-eminent collections of Victorian and Edwardian-era architecture in the Commonwealth. Millionaire’s Row is a symbol of Danville’s, and the South’s, history. These mansions are typically not open for public tours; however, the Danville Welcome Center has a Victorian Walking Tour brochure, as well as The Secrets Inside brochure with information and contact numbers.
The Historic North Theatre TheNorthTheatre.com • 434.793.SHOW (7469) Come see a top professional live show at the beautifully restored Historic North Theatre Performing Arts Center in Danville, VA. In 2005 this beautiful 1947 art deco, live/movie theatre underwent a complete $3.5 million restoration. This charming venue seats 500 with a
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full balcony. In 2012 World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan became the new owner and after additional renovations he reopened it on the 65th Anniversary of the original opening. The theatre hosts top celebrity touring concerts and shows, a number of other productions, festivals and special events, in addition to Mr. Alan’s theatre touring show. Meeting & special event facilities available.
The Homeplace Vineyard www.thehomeplacevineyard.com • 434.432.9463 The Homeplace farm has been a family operation for four generations, and we are proud of our heritage. The farm was originally purchased in 1912. Traditionally a tobacco farm, the first grapes were planted in March 2005 and currently grows approximately 5,600 vines on just over 9 acres. Logs were taken from several tobacco barns to construct a cabin as the tasting room. The cabin is located on the site of the original homeplace house, which was destroyed by fire in December, 1979.
The National Cemetery www.nps.gov Located on Lee Street, the National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 1,300 Union soldiers. Most of these Civil War veterans died in one of the city’s six infamous prisoner-of-war camps, including Confederate Prison No. 6, which still stands in downtown Danville. The national cemetery also features four group burials containing the remains of World War II soldiers who died overseas.
The National Tobacco-Textile Museum www.theodac.com The exhibit has a limited selection of items that were displayed at the museum in Danville. For the past 10 years the items have been in storage; in February 2013, the exhibit became a part of the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex located on U.S. 29 north of Chatham. The museum is open 9 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday for self-guided tours.
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex Chatham, VA • www.theodac.com The Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex is a multipurpose facility. It’s mission, through the Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation, is to promote and support local agriculture while offering a community based facility to educate and entertain. It is a venue for the Virginia Grown Farmers’ Market which features fresh products produced locally within Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, Bedford, Campbell, & Halifax counties throughout growing season. The James T. Emerson Education & Conference Center has a maximum capacity of 500 people which can be divided up into three classrooms which accommodate up to 150 people each. The Complex features a 53,000 square foot covered arena that is perfectly suited to host a variety of activities from concerts, antique shows, rodeos, to livestock shows, equestrian events or cattle sales. And it currently houses a tobacco exhibit on loan for the The National Tobacco-Textile Museum.
Piedmont Arts Association Martinsville, VA • www.piedmontarts.org • 276.632.3221 A part of the Martinsville-Henry County community since 1961, when Virginia Museum of Fine Arts encouraged the formation of a statewide network of local chapters, Piedmont Arts has been bringing visual arts, performing arts and arts education to Southern Virginia for over 50 years. Piedmont Arts’ galleries feature rotating exhibits of work by national and international artists. The museum also hosts performing arts on and off site, including concerts, plays and lectures. Piedmont Arts’ mission is to facilitate ongoing enrichment of the lives of the people of Martinsville, Henry County and the surrounding area, through positive exposure, education and experiences in the visual and performing arts. Through these efforts, Piedmont Arts also contributes to the economic, educational and cultural vitality of our community.
Pittsylvania County History Research Center and Library hc.pcplib.org/org • 434.432.8931 The Center is located in the renovated 1918 Southern Railway Depot just off Depot Street in Chatham. In addition to preserving local veterans’ history, it is important to provide recognition of the contributions that a railroad presence had on the economic and social foundation of Chatham and Pittsylvania County. The station agent’s section contains a model train exhibit representing the 1874 rail line through the County. The Center is also a museum with temporary and permanent artifact exhibits, including clothing, tools, crafts, and photographs. The library provides computers for research as well as a state-of-the art microfilm reader/printer, printed resources, and databases.
Pittsylvania County Courthouse www.pittsylvaniahistoricalsociety.org • 434.432.2041 Built in 1853, this Greek Revival structure has been elegantly restored. The clerk’s office maintains records back to 1747 and provides in-depth genea-logical records. Open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The Prizery, South Boston VA prizery.com • 434.572.8339 The Prizery is an arts and cultural center located in a 38,000 square foot building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the South Boston Historic Tobacco Warehouse District, and is considered to be the most architecturally prominent and interesting of the 15 buildings in the 20 acre district. Renovation began in 2002, and the facility includes a welcome center, a performing arts theatre, an art gallery, classrooms and a large space for community functions. Today the Prizery plays host to performers from throughout the world in the 250-seat Chastain Theatre, exhibits art in the Robert F. Cage Art Gallery, provides venues for events and rentals, houses a Revolutionary War exhibit called the Crossing of the Dan, and makes a wide range of classes available from music to art.
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Area Attractions The Richmond-Miles Museum
Simpson Funeral Museum
www.ncccha.org • 336.694.4965 Located in the Graves-Florence-Gatewood house on Main Street in Yanceyville, North Carolina. The Museum was the home of the late Caswell artist, Maude Gatewood, and is now the headquarters for the Caswell County Historical Association.
simpsonfuneralmuseum.com • 434.432.1085 The Museum serves as a historical resource to provide the public with a learning experience on the history of funeral service. The location of the museum is the original site of the first funeral home in Chatham, Virginia, in the late 1800’s. Located at 16 South Main Street, Chatham.
Riverwalk Trail www.visitdanville.com • 434.793.4636 Giving people the chance to come out and enjoy nature, the Riverwalk Trail is a nine-mile path that exposes you to some of the best views in Danville. The trail will take you through different parks, historic sites, and local businesses.
Schoolfield Museum & Cultural Center Schoolfield • Preservation@cox.net Located on 917 West Main Street, the Schoolfield Museum & Cultural Center is bringing the history of Schoolfield and Dan River, Inc. back to life. Located in the old Dan River Welfare Building, built in 1917 by Dan River, Inc., the Museum will amaze those looking for information on the mill, its production, and the Schoolfield area as it grew with the mill.
The Secrets Inside - Guided Walking Tour www.danvillehistory.org • 434.770.1974 An easy 60-90 minute brisk walk takes you into the heart of Danville, Virginia’s Historic District. Your guide will tell stories about the buildings ... and the secrets within their walls. The tour begins on the back step of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. Reservations are required. There are no tours on major holidays.
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Smith Mountain Lake and Visitors Center and Dam www.smithmtn.com • 540.985.2587 The visitor’s center at Smith Mountain is open to the public with a view overlooking the dam. Exhibits tell the history of the dam and how power is generated at the unique two-lake complex. There is a picnic area located below the Smith Mountain Dam on Leesville Lake open to the public every day.
Sounds Around Danville, VA - Digital Audio Tours • visitdanville.ialr.org In the heart of Southern Virginia, Danville and Pittsylvania County are home to three great museums and a multitude of cultural opportunities. From historical landmarks to state-of-the-art research laboratories, there is something for everyone to learn and experience in the region. Stories abound, woven in and around the rich and varied history of the region. This menu of audio podcasts provides a glimpse of some of the highlights here.
South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts & History www.sbhcmuseum.org • 434.572.9200 The museum is operated for the collection, exhibition, and preservation of antiques, works of art, books, and physical items, which are historically significant to the past, present, and future heritage of Halifax County and Southside Virginia. It further performs and encourages research, publishes, exhibits, and preserves the results of such research.
South Boston Speedway
Veterans Memorial
www.southbostonspeedway.com • 434.572.4947 Dubbed “America’s Hometown Track” South Boston Speedway has been attracting drivers from across Virginia and the nation for 48 years. The history of South Boston Speedway is legendary as are the legions of drivers who have raced here. Racing begins in April and runs through early November. South Boston has produced a number of drivers who have gone on to find success in NASCAR’S national series.
434.793.0884 The Veterans Memorial is a beautiful tribute to all the Veterans who “did what they had to do.” It stands as a reminder for generations to come of all the brave men and women who gave of themselves to protect the freedom that we enjoy. Over 5500 Veterans are honored with an individual brick on the Memorial Walkway located in the Dan Daniel Park, River Point Drive, Danville. Open year-round, dawn to dusk.
SVMBA
The White Oak Mountain Meadery
Southern Virginia Mountain Bike Association www.svmba.org • 434.251.8177 The Southern Virginia Mountain Bike Association is composed of avid mountain-bike enthusiasts. It organizes races for its members and for the public on the Angler’s Ridge Trail System. SVMBA also maintains and improves this challenging trail and continues to make this system the best it can be.
Tomahawk Mill Winery www.tomahawkmill.com • 434.432.1063 (Appointment) In 1888, a few miles from Chatham, Virginia, James Anderson opened his Tomahawk Creek grist mill to serve local farmers. One hundred years later, the mill was closed, and the first grapes were planted on the hill above the mill pond. The first Chardonnay vintage was produced in 1990.
Town of Chatham Walking Tour www.chatham-va.gov • 434.432.8153 Established as a town in 1777 during the American Revolution, Chatham features domestic Victorian and post-Victorian architecture. Walking tour brochures available at the Town of Chatham or on the web site.
www.whiteoakmead.com • 888.264.6323 (appt) Small family-run meadery located on 340 East Store Lane, Chatham.
Wreck of the Old 97 & Old 97 Mural www.visitdanville.com • 434.793.4636 On September 27, 1903, a Southern Express train crashed in Danville killing eleven persons and injuring six. The event inspired the famous ballad of the same name. Marker is located on U.S. 58 between Locust Lane and North Main Street at the train crash site. The Old 97 is depicted in Danville’s first historic mural which was completed in December 2005 by mural artist and illustrator Wes Hardin.
Yates Tavern www.pittsylvaniahistorical society.org The only block-house standing in Pittsylvania County and possibly the state, Yates Tavern is located on U.S. 29 business about a fourth of a mile south of Gretna. It was built around 1750 and sheltered travelers in what was then a western wilderness. The Yates family came to Pittsylvania County earlier than 1767 when both John Yates and John Yates Jr. were listed among the first tithables. It is not clear which of the Yates family members built the tavern.
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Hello, Healthy Heart Maintaining a strong heart means getting to know your heart and staying on top of factors that play into its health, like blood pressure, cholesterol levels, family history and exercise. And when you act early to check your heart health, we’re in a better position to catch any potential issues and work with you to keep you healthy for the long run. Say hello to a healthy heart. Say hello to Sovah Health.
How healthy is your heart? Visit SovahHeart.com to take our free heart health assessment and learn about any risk you may have for heart-related conditions. To find a doctor to take care of your heart, call 844.GO.SOVAH
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Danville Concert Association Season Begins Danville Pittsylvania County Fair Danville Pittsylvania County Fairgrounds Climax Sorghum Festival Climax Ruritan Club Old 97 Rail Days Danville Science Center BBQ & Wine Festival The Homeplace Vineyard
October
Callands Autumn Potpourri Festiva River District Festival Downtown Danville
Annual Events January
River District on Ice Corks & Forks Danville Science Center
Gretna Old Timer’s Jubilee Summer Science Kick-Off Block Party Danville Science Center
June
February
Bridge Street Food Truck Rodeo Bridge Street
March
Music on Main Second and fourth Thursday of June, July, and August
Cabin Fever Music Series Danville Community Market
Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department Trunk or Treat ODAC
November
Bridge Street Food Truck Rodeo Bridge Street Bright Leaf Brew Fest Danville Community Market VA NC Horse Festival • ODAC
Hops, Wines & Swines Festival ODAC
River District Scavenger Hunt Downtown Danville
Holiday Bazaar Danville Community Market
Kickin’ Chicken Wing Ding Danville Community Market
July
December
April
Butterfly Station & Garden Opening Danville Science Center
Danville Fourth of July Celebration Carrington Pavilion, Danville
Racin’ & Tastin’ Danville Community Market
Danville Summer Farmer’s Market Wednesdays July through August – Community Market
Wine Festival Danville Community Market
August
May
Gretna Strawberry & Wine Festival Festival in the Park Ballou Park, Danville
Ribs Rhythm & Blues Jazz Festival Carrington Pavilion, Danville
September
Shrimp Fest Danville Community Market
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Christmas in Historic Chatham Chatham Christmas Parade Holiday Market Danville Community Market Christmas on the Plaza Main Street Plaza, Danville Luminary Walk • Riverwalk Trail Danville Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade Historical Holiday Walking Tour Danville Gretna Christmas Parade Community Holiday Light Show Ballou Park
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Bright Leaf Brew Fest Bright Leaf Brew Fest (Brew Fest) is an annual event held the second Saturday in November. Boasting more than 100 beers and ciders from over 40 breweries to sample, the event is a consistent sell out.
Over its 11-year existence, Brew Fest has become much more than just a tasting event. The beverages pair well with a variety of live music including local and regional Americana, bluegrass, folk, and blues.
Bright Leaf Brew Fest is held at Danville’s Historic Community Market. For more information visit www.blbf.org.
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General Information Animal Information • Dog Licenses—Danville: 434.799.5140 • Animal Control—Pittsylvania County: 434.432.7937 • Humane Society: 434.799.0843 www.dahsinc.com • Pittsylvania Pet Center: 434.433.2715 www.pittsylvaniapetcenter.org
Building Codes/Permits City of Danville: 434.799.5263 Pittsylvania County: 434.432.7755
Communications and Media MAGAZINES: • Showcase Magazine (monthly): 434.709.7349 www.showcasemagazine.com • Evince Magazine (monthly): 434.709.7349 www.evincemagazine.com • Welcome to Our Town (annual): 434.709.7349 www.comevisitourtown.com NEWSPAPERS: • Danville Register & Bee (daily): 434.793.2311 www.registerbee.com • The Star-Tribune (weekly): 434.432.2791 www.chathamstartribune.com • Piedmont Shopper (weekly free classifieds) 434.822.1800 www.piedmontshopper.com RADIO STATIONS: • Country Legends 105.9 FM: 434.799.1010 www.countrylegends1059.com • Big Hits 102.5/ 1330 AM: 434.793.1330 www.wbtmdanville.com • WAKG FM 103.3: 434.797.4290 www.wakg.com • 1045 The Dan: 434.793.1045 www.1045thedan.com
• WDVA 1250 AM—Danville’s Christian Choice: 434.797.1250 www.wdva1250.webs.com • WKBY 1080 AM: 434.432.8108 www.wkby1080.net • WMNA FM – Talk Radio: 434.432.4730 www.wiqoradio.com TELEVISION STATIONS: • WDBJ 7: 540.344.7000 www.wdbj7.com • WSET 13: 434.797.9713 www.wset.com • WSLS 10: 540.981.9126 www.wsls.com • River City TV: 434.773.8106 www.rivercitytv.org
Services Driver’s License/Auto Registration A Virginia driver’s license is required after residence has been established. A person must be 16 years and three months of age to obtain a Virginia driver’s license. To license an automobile in Virginia, a valid title of ownership must be established with the state and proof of sales and use tax furnished. Vehicles must be inspected annually. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): 866.368.5463 or 804.497.7100 Offices: 600 Cleveland Street, Danville and 1301.H Main Street, Altavista www.dmv.state.va.us Emergency Services • Emergency Medical Services: 911 • Emergency Fire Department: 911 Garbage Collection • City of Danville: 434.799.5245 • Town of Chatham: 434.432.9515 • Town of Gretna: 434.656.6572 • Town of Hurt: 434.324.4411 • First Piedmont Corp.: 434.432.0211
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Libraries • Danville Public Library: 434.799.5195 • Danville Law Library: 434.799.5118 • Danville Library—Westover: 434.799.5152 • Pittsylvania County Library: Main - 434.432.3271 Gretna: 434.656.2579 Brosville-Cascade: 434.685.1285 Mt. Hermon: 434. 835.0326
Medical Facilities Danville and Pittsylvania County are home to world-class medical facilities that provide care for the region, and a variety of general practitioners and specialists. • SOVAH Health: 434.799.2100 www.sovahhealth.com • Centra Medical Group: 434.857.3600 www.centrahealth.com/ facilities/centra-danvillemedical-center • Pittsylvania-Danville Health Department: 434.799.5190, 434.432.7232
Rehabilitation Centers • Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center: 434.432.0471 • Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab: 434.797.1504 • Gretna Health & Rehab Center: 434.656.1206 • Piney Forest Health Care Center: 434.799.1565 • Spectrum Medical: 434.793.4711 • Riverside Health Care Center: 434.791.3800
Nursing Homes • Roman Eagle Memorial Home: 434.836.9510 • Stratford Healthcare Center: 434.799.4540
Assisted Living • Brookdale Senior Living: 434.205.0683 • Commonwealth Senior Living: 888.375.8997
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General Information cont. • Emeritus of Danville Assisted Living: 434.791.3180
Police (Non-Emergencies) • Danville Police Department: 434.799.5111 • Danville Sheriff’s Office: 434.799.5135 • Pittsylvania County Sheriff: 434.432.7800 • Chatham Police Department: 434.432.9515 • Gretna Police Department: 434.656.6123 • Hurt Police Department: 434.324.8511 • Virginia State Police: 800.553.3144 Transportation • Bus Transportation—Danville: 434.799.5144 • Danville Regional Airport: 434.799.5110 • Danville Taxi: 434.793.5671 • Greyhound Bus Lines: 800.231.2222 • Herndon Limousine Service: 434.792.1521 • Yellow Cab: 434.791.1666 • Uber: www.uber.com • Lyft: www.lyft.com
Utilities ELECTRICAL POWER: • City of Danville: 434.799.5155 • Appalachian Power a unit of American Electric Power: 800.956.4237 • Dominion Virginia Power: 888.667.3000 • Mecklenburg Electric: 434.656.1288 or 800.989.1289 • Southside Electric: 800.552.2118 CABLE: • Comcast Cable: 888.266.2278 • Chatmoss Cablevision: 434.685.1521
INTERNET SERVICES: • Comcast: 888.233.5638 • Gamewood: 434.792.2253 or 877.799.4611 • GCR Online: 800.239.8670 • FairPoint Communications: 434.656.2291 • Mecklenburg Communications: 877.888.8290 • Verizon: 888.625.8111 NATURAL GAS: • City of Danville: 434.799.5280 • Columbia Gas of Virginia: 800.543.8911 TELEPHONE SERVICE: • CenturyLink: 866.3046820 • FairPoint Communications: 434.656.2291 • Verizon: 800.837.4966 – Residential Services 800.826.2355 – Business Services WATER: • City of Danville: 434.799.5280 • Pittsylvania County Service Authority: 434.836.7135 • Town of Chatham: 434.432.9515 • Town of Gretna: 434.656.6572 • Town of Hurt: 434.324.4411
Voting To vote in Virginia, a person must be 18-years-old and a resident of the Commonwealth. Voter registration is required 30 days prior to a general election. VOTER REGISTRATION: • Danville: 434.799.6560 • Pittsylvania County: 434.432.7971
Resource List • Better Business Bureau: 540.342.3455 • Community Foundation of the Dan River Region: 434.793.0884 • Dan River Business Development Center: 434.793.9100
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• Danville Community Market: 434.797.8961 • Danville Economic Development Office: 434.793.1753 • Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce: 434.836.6990 • Danville Welcome Center: 434.793.4636 • Downtown Danville Association: 434.791.4470 • Longwood University SBDC: Dan River: 434.797.8482 • Pittsylvania County Economic Development: 434.432.1669 • Social Security Administration:800.772.1213 • U.S. Postal Service Danville: 434.792.4576 Chatham: 434.432.4321 Gretna: 434.656.1830 Hurt: 434.324.4804 • Veterans Affairs: 800.827.1000
Recreation Public Parks • Dan Daniel Memorial Park, covers 150 acres along the Dan River. The park, located on Riverpoint Drive, just off of U.S. Highways 29 and 58, contains picnic grounds, a variety of hiking trails, bicycle trails, soccer and football fields, volleyball court and other facilities, including the home of the Danville Braves, farm club of the Atlanta Braves. Baseball fans can see games weekly June August. www.playdanvilleva. com • Ballou Park, located on West Main Street, features 107 acres of wooded grounds, lighted tennis courts, an athletic field, a onemile nature trail, a 1.5 mile fitness trail, an amphitheater, picnic areas with ovens, horseshoe pits, disc golf course and the enchanted forest playground. www.playdanville.com • Chatham Town Park, located behind Town Hall, features shady picnic areas for family outings.
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General Information cont. • The Gretna Town Park, has playground equipment, a volleyball court, walking trails and picnic shelters. Gretna’s Elba Park has baseball fields, picnic facilities and playground equipment. • Philip Wyatt Memorial Skate Park, located in beautiful Dan Daniel Memorial Park. The park was constructed as a community effort in memory of teenager Philip Wyatt and contains 8,800 square feet of 6’x3’ quarter pipes, grind boxes, rails, a half pyramid and much more. The Skate Park is an unsupervised park, open from dawn to dusk. The skate park is also available for private rentals. www. playdanville.com Riverwalk Trail With the ability to lure walkers, bikers, and moms with strollers through beautiful parks and natural areas, historic sites, and businesses, this trail along the Dan River links our past to our future. The 9-mile paved path is designed for use by walkers, bikers, roller-bladers, those with disabilities and others. From this path, connection may be made to woodland trails and facilities at Dan Daniel and Anglers Parks, the Carrington Pavilion, Danville’s Science Center, as well as historic Downtown Danville. www. playdanvilleva.com/264/RiverwalkTrail. Public Golf Courses • Ringgold Golf Club: 434.822.8728 • Caswell Pines Golf Club: 910.694.2255 • Cedars Country Club: 434.656.9909 • Goodyear Golf Club: 434.797.1909
• Southern Hills Golf Course and Swim Club: 434.793.2582 Area Lakes • Buggs Island Lake - 50 miles east near Clarksville, Virginia • Philpott Lake - 45 miles west near Martinsville, Virginia • Elkhorn Lake - Sandy Beach, pool, slides, basketball, volleyball, camping. 800.680.5253 • Leesville Lake - 40 miles northwest (located in Pittsylvania, Campbell, and Bedford Counties) • Smith Mountain Lake 30 miles northwest (located in Pittsylvania, Franklin, and Bedford Counties) • Paradise Lake & Campground 434.836.2620, 866.836.2126 www.paradiselakecg.net • Hyco Lake - 25 miles southeast near Roxboro, North Carolina General • Danville Stadium Cinemas 12 3601 Riverside Drive, Danville 434.792.9885 • The Gretna Theatre 107 North Main Street, Gretna 434.656.3377 • Riverside Lanes 3215 Riverside Drive, Danville 434.791.2695 www.bowlriverside.com • Skatetown of Danville 1049 Piney Forest Road, Danville 434.835.0011 • Zip Line - Dan Daniel Park 302 Park Drive, Danville 434.799.5215 www.playdanvilleva.com/259/ Ride-the-Zipline
Education Education Excellence in academics and a balance of cultural and athletic opportunities are available in the region’s public schools. Secular and
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parochial private schools are also available for preschool students through high school. Adult and continuing education programs are offered by the public school systems. Public Schools: • Danville Public Schools: 434.799.6400 www.danvillepublicschools.org • Pittsylvania County Schools: 434.793.1624, 434.432.2761, 434.656.6248 www.pcs.k12.va.us/public Private Schools: • Abundant Life Academy: 434.799.8213 • www.alwoc.org • Carlisle School Danville Campus: 434.799.1750 • Chatham Hall: 434.432.2941 www.chathamhall.org • Epiphany Episcopal School: 434.792.4334 www.epiphanydanville.org • Faith Christian Academy: 434.324.8276 www.fcavirginia.com • Hargrave Military Academy: 434.432.2481 www.hargrave.edu • Sacred Heart Catholic School: 434.793.2656 www.sheartschool.com • Sylvan Learning Center: 434.799.6900 www.educate.com/centers/24540 • Westover Christian Academy: 434.822.0800 www.westoverministries.org Higher Education: • American National University: 434.793.6822 • www.an.edu • Averett University: 434.791.5600 www.averett.edu • Danville Community College: 434.797.2222, www.dcc.vccs.edu • Institute for Advanced Learning & Research: 434.791.4161 www.ialr.org • University of Richmond Weekend College at Danville Community College
scs.richmond.edu/degrees/liberalarts/undergraduate/weekenddanville.html • Virginia Technical Institute: 434.369.8200 www.virginiatechnicalinstitute.org
Employment Danville/Pittsylvania County’s largest employers: • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company – 2300 • Pittsylvania County School System – 1465 • SOVAH Health – 1300 • Danville Public Schools – 1289 • City of Danville – 1116 • Nestle USA, Inc. – 640 • Averett University - 500 • Wal-Mart – 474
• Swedwood - 399 • Pittsylvania County - 381 • Roman Eagle Memorial Home – 376 • Food Lion - 376 • Danville Community College –368 • American National Bank – 351 • Unique Industries – 325 • Intertape Polymer Group – 280 • EBI - 269 • Danville Pittsylvania Community Services - 266 • VIRginia International Raceway - 251 • Elkay Manufacturing - 247 • Essel Propack - 232 • Medical Facilities of America - Riverside Health & Rehabilitation - 208 • CIT – 200
Employment Services • Adecco Employment Services 434.791.2933 www.adecco.com • AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions 434.792.8367 www.ameristaff.com • Debbie’s Staffing 434.836.1333 www.debbiesstaffing.com • Telamon Corporation-Danville 434.836.9071 www.telamon.org • Virginia Employment Commission 434.549.8220 www.vec.state.va.us Job Postings • www.dpchamber.org/ joblistings/all
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General Information cont. Government DANVILLE • www.danville-va.gov Danville is governed by nine council members, elected at large for four-year staggered terms. The City Council appoints a City Manager, a City Attorney, a City Clerk, and various boards and commissions. Members of City Council elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor. The City Manager, chief administrator of the City’s affairs, handles municipal business. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY www.pittgov.org Pittsylvania County is managed by a County Administrator who reports to a seven-member Board of Supervisors who are elected by districts for four-year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints various boards and commissions Members of the Board of Supervisors elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. THE TOWN OF CHATHAM www.chatham-va.gov The Town of Chatham is managed by an elected mayor and a sixmember Town Council with the support of a Public Works Director. Council members are elected at large for four-year terms. THE TOWN OF GRETNA www.townofgretna.org The Town of Gretna is managed by a town manager who reports to a seven-member Town Council. Council members are elected for four-year terms. THE TOWN OF HURT The Town of Hurt is managed by a town manager who reports to a seven-member Town Council. Council members are elected for four-year terms.
PHONE NUMBERS • City of Danville: 434.799.5100 • Pittsylvania County: 434.432.7700 • Town of Chatham: 434.432.9515 • Town of Gretna: 434.656.6572 • Town of Hurt: 434.324.4411
Taxes 2016 LOCAL TAXES • Real Estate: Tax Rate/$100 (Market Value) • City of Danville: .73 • Pittsylvania County: .59 • Town of Chatham: .22 • Town of Gretna: .17 • Town of Hurt: .14 Machinery & Tools Tax Rate/$100 (% Original Cost) • City of Danville: 1.50 @ 20% - first 10 years @ 10% - 11 - 15 years @ 2% - 16+ years • Pittsylvania County @ 10%: 4.50 Automobiles & Trucks (Market Value) • City of Danville: 3.00 • Pittsylvania County: 8.75 • Town of Chatham: 4.50 • Town of Gretna: 2.00 • Town of Hurt: 2.50 General Sales Tax: 5% (State: 4% and Local: 1 %)
Area Demographics POPULATION • Danville MSA: 105,814 • Pittsylvania County: 63,506 • City of Danville: 43,055 • Town of Chatham: 2,233 • Town of Gretna: 1,207 • Town of Hurt: 1,209 PERSONS PER SQUARE MILE • Pittsylvania County: 65.4 • Danville: 999.9
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INCOME (PER CAPITA) • Danville MSA: $20,351 • Pittsylvania County: $20,668 • Danville: $19,074 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD MONEY INCOME • Pittsylvania County: $39,531 • Danville: $29,466 COST OF LIVING The low cost of living in Danville and Pittsylvania County provide our residents with the opportunity for a great quality of life. • HOUSING UNITS Pittsylvania County: 30,077 Danville: 23,371 • HOUSING COST - Median home value (owner-occupied): Pittsylvania County: $99,100 Danville: $88,800
Educational Attainment High School Graduates, Percent of Persons age 25+ • Pittsylvania County: 75.8% • Danville: 74.5% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, Percent of Persons age 25+ • Pittsylvania County: 13% • Danville: 15.7%
Geography/Climate • MSA land area (square miles): 1,026 • Pittsylvania County land area: 970.76 • Danville land area: 43 • Average January temperature (high): 47; (low): 26 • Average July temperature (high): 90; (low): 68 Danville weather averages • Annual high temperature: 69.9 • Annual low temperature: 45.9 • Average temperature: 57.9 • Average annual precipitation rainfall: 45” • Average annual snowfall: 6.2”
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97 Bankers Insurance
www.1045thedan.com
434.792.8711 www.bankersinsurance.net
51 A-1 Custon Window Tinting
434.822.8468 www.customwindowtinting.biz 130 Adult & Career Education Center
434.799.6471 https://web.dps.k12.va.us/ Schools/ACEC/ 170 Alternative Minds Photography
434.728.1809 www.alternativeminds photography.com 103 American National Bank
434.792.5111 (Main Street) 434.773.2303 (Nor-Dan Drive) 434.773.3321 (Piedmont Drive) 434.773.2309 (South Boston Road) 434.432.1345 (Chatham) www.amnb.com 17 Artios Academies of Danville
855.725.7663 ext. 706 www.artiosacademies.com/ danartioisville
32 Bankers Insurance/ Carter Bank and Trust
434.793.8322 www.cbtbi.com 434.822.2067(Westover Drive) 434.836.4653 (Piney Forest Road) 107 Beacon Credit Union
434.237.1566 www.mybcu.org 81 Bellezza Aesthetics
434.793.8990 www.bellezzaaesthetics.com 13 Berry Hill Resort and Conference Center
434.517.7000 www.berryhillresort.com 121 BG Trailer Rentals
877.274.6695 www.bgtrailer.com 120 Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
434.205.0683 www.brookdale.com
57 Canal at Riverside Mill
143 Averett University
434-489-1195 www.canalatriversidemill.com
434.791.5634 www.averett.edu
121 Carlisle
96 Awards & Trophy Shop
276.632.7288 www.carlisleschool.org
434.792.5355 www.awardsand trophyshop.com 125 B&P Roofing
160 Carter Craig 434.792.9311 www.ccbbk.net
434.429.7108 www.bandproofing.com
10 Centra Danville Medical Center 56
52 Ballad Brewing
86 434.857.3600 99 www.centrahealth.com/facilities/ centra-danville-medical-center
434.799.4677 www.balladbrewing.com
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152 City of Danville 434.857.3331 www.danville-va.gov
97 Clearview Glass Company 434.792.1221 www.clearviewglass.ws/
125 Commonwealth Home Healthcare 434.797.2332 www.commonwealthcare.com
129 Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Service 434.793.8976 www.computerbook keepingandtax.com
159 Cottontail Weddings & Events 434.710.0425 cottontailweddingsandevents.com
55 Crema & Vine 434.835.4304 www.cremavine.com
49 Curves 434.793.8976 www.curves.com
62 Daly Seven 434.822.2161 www.dalyseven.com
29 Danville Area Humane Society 434.799.0843 www.dahsinc.com
99 Danville Braves 434.737.3972 www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t429
131 Danville Community College 434.797.8594 www.danville.edu
135 Danville Community College Educational Foundation 434.797.8495 www.danville.edu
112 Danville Family YMCA 434.792.0621 www.ymcadanville.org
89 Danville Historical Society
174 Danville Utilities 434.799.5270 www.danville-va.gov/505/Utilities
81 Danville Women’s Care 434.797.4620
136 Debra Fugate 434.489.1026 debracfugate@gmail.com
14 Demont Design
434.770.1974 www.danvillehistory.org
434.796.0612 www.demontdesign.net
71 Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
18 Dominion Eye Center
434.793.5644 www.danvillemuseum.org
169 Danville Orthopedic & Rehab Clinic 434.797.1504 DOAR Central (Executive Drive) 434.836.4158 DOAR North (Mt. Hermon) 434.432.1680 DOAR Chatham 434.792.0899 DOAR South (Ringgold) doarpt.com
93 Danville Parks and Recreation 434.799.5200 www.playdanvilleva.com
6 Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce
434.799.3232 www.dominioneyecenter.com
33 Goodwill Industries of South Central VA 434.792.2511 www.goodwillscv.org 48 Halifax Department of Tourism
434.572.2543 www.gohalifaxva.com 89 Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co.
434.792.3220 www.hhncpa.com 18 Haymore and Holland
434.688.4895 www.haymorelaw.net
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145 Holley & Gibson Realty Co., Inc.
434.857.5119 www.facebook.com/eaVapes
434.791.2400 www.eraholleyandgibson.com
77 First Citizens Bank
87 Institute for Advanced Learning & Research Technology
434.791.6813 (Main) 434.791.6850 (Piney Forest) 434.793.1117 (Piedmont Drive) 434.791.6830 (Ballou Park) 434.432.2311 (Chatham) 434.432.9112 (Chatham Express) www.firstcitizens.com 130 First Piedmont Corporation
434.766.6700 www.ialr.org 76 Jarrod Brown DDS PC
434.793.9674 www.danville-dentist.com 69 J. W. Squire Co., Inc.
800.476.6780 www.relyonred.com
434.792.3822 www.jwsquirecoinc.com
157 Furniture Depot
56 KG Graphics
434.836.6990 www.dpchamber.org
434.793.2297 www.furnituredepotdanvilleva.com
434.334.6862 www.kg-graphics.net
104 Danville Regional Foundation
108 Gamewood Technology Group
109 Kings Grant
434.799.2176 www.drfonline.org
434.799.8407 www.gamewood.com
72 Danville Science Center
113 Garrett Tax Service
434.791.5160 www.dsc.smv.org
434.797.2398 www.facebook.com/ pages/Garretts-TaxService/134060903313153
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800.462.4649 www.sunnyside.cc/ourcommunities/kings-grantmartinsville/ 148 Koplen Clothing Company
434.791.2237 www.abekoplenclothing.com
434.822.0300 www.danvilletoyota.com
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Directory cont. 175 Lizzy Lou Boutique
434.835.3474 23 Lynn Street Lofts
434.799.5898 lpmcliving.com/lynn-street-lofts/ 35 Mariah Springs Photography
www.mariahsprings photography.com 116 Medical Solutions Academy
434.836.8393 www.medicalsolutions academy.com 47 Middle Border Forward
434.483.2894 www.middleborderforward.org 77 Mountain Valley Brewing
276.833.2171 www.mountainvalley brewing.com 80 Movement Bank
434.792.0198 www.movementbank.com 163 OB-GYN Associates of Danville
165 Piedmont Regional Feeding & Oral Motor Clinic 434.799.7732 www.prfeedingclinic.com
171 Piney Forest Health Care Center 434.799.1565 www.pineyforestrehab.com/center/
41 Planet Fitness 434.792.1723 www.planetfitness.com
121 Pro-Locx 434.203.0727 www.facebook.com/ProLocX-Mobile-LocksmithSecurity-184641198264635/ 13 Ramsey Yeatts and Associates Realty
434.799.6200 (Danville) 434.432.6000(Chatham) 434.656.3150 (Gretna) www.ramseyyeatts.com
125 Sacred Heart Catholic School
434.793.2656 www.sheartschool.com 29 Sam’s Club #4996
434.797.3029 www.samsclub.com 13 Satterfield Insurance Agency, Inc.
434.835.1300 www.davidsatterfield.com 144 Sherwood House
434.792.2414 www.sherwoodhousefurniture.com 148 Shhh... Intimacy On A New Level
434.429.0788 www.shopshhh.com 29 Simpson Realty
434.793.6222 www.simpsonrealtyco.com 119 Smart Beginnings
434.797.8887 www.smartbeginningsdp.org 51 Solex Architecture
100 Raymond James Financial Services
434.688.0767 www.solexarchitecture.com
434.792.0130 www.raymondjames.com/ thomasfreezeandmarklewis
45 Southside Urology & Nephrology
77 Reid Street Gallery
434.792.1433 www.southsidedocs.com
434.792.7765 www.obgyndanville.com
434.203.8062 www.reidstreetgallery.com
89 Southside Virginia Wildlife Center
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61 River District Artisans
69 434.797.9090 www.opbizz.com
434.228.4125 www.thearcofsouthside.org
434.334.8968 www.critterrescue.org
42 Paths
65 River District Association
156 434.799.2100 www.danvilleregional.com
434.791.0210 www.DanvilleRiverDistrict.com
149 Springfield Distillery
434.791.4122 www.pathsinc.org
148 Piedmont Infusion Services 434.792.6387 www.piedmontinfusion.com
17 Rose Shields Interiors
434.797.9995 www.rsinteriors.biz
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IFC SOVAH Health
434.575.9317 www.springfielddistillery.com
66 Spurrier Orthodontics
434.792.0141 www.spurrierorthodontics.com 99 Sure Bette Design Team
434.797.5368 61 The Arc of Southside
23 Triad Tree Trimmers
336.225.5734 22 URW Community Federal Credit Union
434.793.1278 www.urwfcu.org
126 Westover Christian Academy
434.822.0800 www.westoverministries.org 19 Wilkins Realty
434.797.4007 (Danville) 434.432.3009 (Chatham) www.wilkinsandco.com
434.836.3272 www.thearcofsouthside.org
117 Virginia International Raceway
127 The Launch Place
434.822.7700 virnow.com
39 Williams, Morrison, Light and Moreau
434.799.5491 www.thelaunchplace.org
27 WAKG
434.688.3160 www.williamsmorrisonlight.net
38 The Tabernacle
434.797.4290 www.wakg.com
434.822.6100 www.thetabernaclefamily.org 17 Town of Chatham
434.334.9673 www.chatham-va.gov 7 Townes Funeral Home
434.793.1211 www.townesfuneralhome.com
23 Westmoreland Schoolfield Senior Living Apartments
434.791.0212 lpmcliving.com/westmorelandschoolfield-senior-apartments/
29 Womack Electric Supply Company
434.793.3131 www.womackelectric.com 130 Wood Electric
434.251.7130 28 Wrenn-Yeatts
434.793.5511 www.wrenn-yeatts.com
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