Because this section is free of charge, community events are subject to run based on available space. For a complete calendar listing, visit GoDanRiver.com. Religion items are published on Saturday. Email events to news@registerbee.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
PRESCHOOL PARK TALES: Preschool park tales program is designed specifically for youngest park goes, ages 2 to five to ignite their imaginations and love for reading while enjoying the outdoors. Pack your picnic blanket, grab your favorite stuffed animal and come to Ballou Park Playground from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
RANDOM FANDOM: Embrace inner geek at the Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space in a series of program celebrating the awesomeness of Pokemon, Minecraft, Studio Ghibli and more from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Each month a new fandom will be highlighted for you to create around, explore and geek about. For ages 7 to 17. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. This month is Marvel Universe. No fee
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FRIDAY, APRIL 19
SPRING WALK DOWNTOWN: Take a moment to observe what nature has to offer as while enjoying a springtime stroll downtown and lunch with friends from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $5. For more information call, Camp Grove Recreation Center at 434-799-5199.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION, SQUADRON 325 BREAKFAST: The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 325, will host a full breakfast of bacon and eggs, sausage and pancakes, biscuits and gravy, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Post 325, located behind Old Dutch Supermarket on North Main Street. It’s all you can eat for $8. Open to the public. Will be held the third Saturday of every month.
PIG-IN-A-POKE BINGO: Pelham Community Center, 161 Community Center Drive, Pelham, North Carolina, will have bingo from 6 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available. This event is for all ages. For more information, call 336-388-5652 and leave a message, or visit the Facebook page.
DANVILLE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE CAUCUS: The Danville Democratic Committee will hold a caucus at Bible Way Church, 215 Grant St., to elect delegates to the 5th District Convention to be held in Fluvanna on May 18. Doors open at 10 a.m., no one will be admitted after 11 a.m. Those interested in serving as delegates need to pre-register by April 13. Full details of the caucus, and link to the site to pre-register, can be found at Facebook.com/DanvilleDemocraticCommittee
PAPER SHREDDING: Danville-Riverview Rotary will hold a paper shredding 9 a.m. to noon, at Woodall Nissan at the Union Street Bridge. Bring old tax returns, receipts, checkbooks and other out-of-date paperwork to be securely shredded. The service is free; donations are appreciated.
YOUTH DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Solve puzzles, defeat the monsters and discover treasure along the way in the 5th edition game at The Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. First time participants receive a free set of dice. For grades six to 12th. Lunch is included. Register by the Monday before the program by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ZIPLINE FLAMES AND CAMPFIRE DREAMS: Stay warm by trying out the zipline and warming up with s'mores and at the campfire from 2 to 4 p.m. for ages 8 and up (must be under 300 pounds) at Dan Daniel Park. Bring blankets and chairs to relax. Cost is $20 per person. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
MONDAY, APRIL 22
YOUTH SOFTBALL CLINIC: Learn fundamental and enhance your abilities with the softball clinic. This weeklong camp will cover the basics of softball from fielding, catching, throwing and hitting at Dan Daniel Memorial Park from 5 to 7 p.m. April 22-25. For more information, call 434-799-5214. Cost is $15.
SPRING PERFORMANCE: Averett University Show Choir's spring performance, 7 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium.
CRAFTY CREATIONS: Crafty creations is designed for youth ages 8 to 14, offering a journey into the world of hands on crafting and artistic experience from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Coates Recreation Center. This session will involve creating fairy houses. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Cost is $10 per child.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
JUNIOR NATURALIST: Join Parks & Recreation for a hands-on learning experience as they explore the natural world through Junior Naturalist program for ages 6-12 at various locations from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESCHOOL ARCHERY FOR YOUTH/TEEN: Participants will learn basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills from a USA Archery certified instructor. No prior experience is needed. Held at Coates Recreation Center from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for Youth Class; Teen Class from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per child. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
CODE CHALLENGERS: Learn how to make your own computer games, mobile apps and more from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at The Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space for ages 8 to 12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
FAIRY TALE BASH: All young princes and princesses are invited to partake in an evening of enchanted games, a jousting tournament, and more. With a bounce in the inflatable castle and a visit to the face paint cottage this party will end in a happily-ever after from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Ruby B. Archie Library Parking lot. No fee. For ages 12 and under. Guests are encouraged to dress in fairy tale costumes. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195.
COMPUTER FOR BEGINNERS: Get an introduction to the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet and how to send and receive email from 11 a.m. to noon for ages 18 and up at the Ruby B. Archie Library Computer Lab. No free. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195.
COATES LEGO LAB: Coates Lego Lab is designed to ignite the passion for building problem solving and innovation in young minds through magic of Legos. Held from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at Coates Recreation Center for ages 5 to 12. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Program in April is to build a magical forest.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: Take a visit to the library at Camp Gove Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to watch a movie with friends and enjoy snacks. Cost is $5. For information, call 434-799-5199.
YOUTH SOFTBALL PITCHING CLINIC: Learn the fundamentals and enhance your pitching abilities with our softball clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dan Daniel Memorial Park. Pitchers will need to bring a catcher for this clinic. Cost is $10. For more information, call 434-799-5214.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: The Teen Advisory Board is a way for teens to have a voice at the library and help others in their community. The goals including promoting library services, helping library staff develop teen programs and strong young adult book collections and create youth led service projects from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at The Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space for grades 6 to 12th. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195.
MOVIES AT THE CROSSING: Free movie night out for the family at Danville Parks and Recreation's Movies at the Crossing at Carrington Pavilion. Bring a picnic supper or purchase something from food trucks on site. Gates open at 7 p.m. with movie "Gnomeo and Juliet" beginning at 8:30 p.m. No fee. For information, call 434-857-3384.
SATURDAY, ARPIL 27
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY FIGHTS LITTER: Join Pittsylvania County as it celebrates Earth Day with a roadside litter clean up event. The pickup begins at 9 a.m. and concludes with a closing ceremony at noon at Chatham Middle School with refreshments, prizes and more. To learn more and to signup, go to the County’s website at www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov, click on “Residents” and look for “Pittsylvania County: Keep it Clean!,” search ow.ly/sUbW50QQ8CF or call 434-432-3575.
RIVER CLEAN-UP: Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean Danville's waterway, the Dan River. Danville Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Danville Science Center on this volunteer opportunity. They will be walking along the banks of the Riverwalk Trail to collect trash. Litter getters, gloves and trash bags will be provided. Registration not required. Held from 9 a.m. to noon, meeting at the Danville Science Center. For more information, call 434-799-5150.
MONDAY, APRIL 29
MAKER MONDAYS: Put maker caps on to build, explore, tinker and create fun, hands on projects from 4:30 to 5:30 at The Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space for ages 7 to 12. Each session will have different activities to try and problems to solve. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee. This month Peep Dioramas..
KNITTERS UNRAVELLED: Learn beginner knitting techniques from an expert from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space for grades six to 12th. No fee. Knitters will need to bring a pair of knitting needles and their own yarn. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195.
ADULTS ARTS AND CRAFTS: Relax with an arts and crafts project from 5 to 6 p.m. for ages 18 and up in the auditorium of the Ruby B. Archie Library at no fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. Project will be spring tea light creations.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
THE WRITE STUFF - WRITERS GROUP: If you love writing, bring what you are working on to share with the group or just come to discuss your craft from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Ruby B. Archie Library for ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Dan River Ruritan Club take out only spaghetti dinner at the Ringgold Fire Department, 3880 Tom Fork Road, from 5 to 6 p.m. at cost of $10. Menu consists of spaghetti, salad and all the trimmings. Profits will go to the Ruritan Club.
DONATIONS FOR RUMMAGE SALE: DONATIONS FOR RUMMAGE SALE: The ACJA-LAE Alpha Upsilon Lambda Professional Chapter and the Danville Kiwanis Club are requesting donations of rummage items--clothing, dishes, furniture, books, baby clothing and miscellaneous items--for their Saturday, May 4th Annual Rummage Sale at Christ Episcopal Church. Call John Wilt for pick up of your rummage donation(s): (434)-770-8822.
MONDAY, MAY 6
DANVILLE MASTER GARDENERS TO MEET: Danville Master Gardeners will have a presentation by Taya Motowylak about “The Garden as Healer” at their meeting in the fellowship hall of the West Main Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Enter from the parking lot in the rear.
THURSDAY, MAY 9
MUSIC AT THE MARKET: Music at the Market Concert Series will be on the outside stage at the Danville Community Market starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 434-857-3384.
FRIDAY, MAY 10
MOVIES AT THE CROSSING: Free movie night out for the family at Danville Parks and Recreation's Movies at the Crossing at Carrington Pavilion. Bring a picnic supper or purchase something from food trucks on site. Gates open at 7 p.m. with movie "Elemental" beginning at 8:30 p.m. No fee. For information, call 434-857-3384.
MONDAY, JUNE 10
CAMP GROVE SUMMER CAMP: Camp Grove Summer Camp for ages five to 19 held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring lunch or money for lunch. Scholarships available for those who qualify. Cost is $50 per week. Held from June 10 to July 5. For more information, call 434-799-5199.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
MUSIC AT THE MARKET: Music at the Market Concert Series will be on the outside stage at the Danville Community Market starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 434-857-3384.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964 60TH CLASS REUNION: George Washington High School Class of 1964 60th Class Reunion will be held on June 15, 2024. Please visit the GWHS Class of 1964, Danville, VA Facebook page for further details. Contact Brenda Henderson Bowman at 434-724-4343
CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL: Danville Children's Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carrington Pavilion. The free event will have lot of fun and educational activities on site. For more information, call 434-857-3384.
MONDAY, JULY 8
CAMP GROVE SUMMER CAMP: Camp Grove Recreation Center summer camp for ages 20 and above held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at cost of $50 per week. Bring lunch or money for lunch. Held from July 8 through 19. Scholarships available for those who qualify. For more information, call 434-799-5199.
THURSDAY, JULY 11
MUSIC AT THE MARKET: Music at the Market Concert Series will be on the outside stage at the Danville Community Market starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 434-857-3384.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
MUSIC AT THE MARKET: Music at the Market Concert Series will be on the outside stage at the Danville Community Market starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 434-857-3384.
MONDAY, JULY 22
CAMP GROVE SUMMER CAMP: Camp Grove Recreation Center Summer Camp for ages five and above held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at cost of $50 per week. Bring lunch or money for lunch. Held July 22 through Aug. 2. Scholarships available for those who qualify. For more information, call 434-799-5199.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
MUSIC AT THE MARKET: Music at the Market Concert Series will be on the outside stage at the Danville Community Market starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 434-857-3384.