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Pittsylvania ounty ineyardsThe omeplace ineyard in hatham is true to its name. The
vineyard is owned and operated by the fourth generation of theWilliams family to work on the family land. riginally a tobaccofarm purchased by the family in 1912, it is now a buddingvineyard and local spot for great wine and entertainment. Thefamily planted their first vines in March 2005 and have addedthree new varieties of grapes in the years since then to e pandtheir growing wine list. omeplace gives tours of the vineyardand wine-making process, and in 2010 they opened a log cabin,hand built from the logs of old tobacco barns, where they nowhost tastings.
Just a few miles outside of hatham is another great irginiawinery, the Tomahawk Mill ineyard and Winery. The land onTomahawk reek was owned by James nderson for 100 yearsfrom 1888 and used as a grist mill. The mill was turned into a
vineyard in 1988. Today the vineyard boasts nine differentvarieties of wine from a sweet concord to a dry hardonnay.Tomahawk hosts several wine festivals and seasonal eventsthroughout the year.
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history and culture of theouth. t is home to some ofthe classic architecture of the
ivil War period, with severaloriginal buildings left standingafter the war. Millionaires Rowis a step back into Danvillehistory with homes formerlyowned by some of the stateswealthiest tobacco farmersand entrepreneurs. ive ornatechurches are located on thisstrip, contributing to Danvillesnickname, city of churches.
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Military istory MuseumDanville is home to the merican rmoured oundation
Tank Museum, where military history buffs or little kids wholove big tanks can come marvel at some of the militarysawesome weaponry.
The monstrous-looking vehicles on display at the museumrange from tanks used during Desert torm all the way back toWorld War . ome were made in Russia, like the T54/55 raqitank, and some were made in Britain, like the World War tank, the erret. ach tank comes with an e citing e planationof merican history and the wars the military has fought.
Dan DanielMemorial Park
Just below the D n R er s theD n D n el Memor l rk, wh ch sthe newest member to the D n lle
rks system. he 150- cre p rk swhere the home f eld of the D n lleBr es s loc ted. he p rk lso h sfour be ut ful n ture tr ls th t w ndthrough the h lly terr n bout h lf-m le e ch. here s the urkey rot, DoeRun, dden ollow nd Gr ssy Knollstr ls, e ch w th p cture-perfect ewof the l ndsc pe of D n lle.
he R erw lk r l s less phys c llydem nd ng pl ce where w lkers, h kers
nd e en moms w th strollers c nenjoy. he tr l le ds to the he rtof downtown D n lle nd the D n lle
c ence enter.D n lle teens nd extreme sports
f n t cs w ll lo e the h ll p Wy ttMemor l k tep rk, wh ch s lsop rt of the l rger p rk. ome of thefe tures nclude three qu rterp pes(e ch s x feet), r ls, gr nd boxes nd
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griculture eeps Growinggriculture is big business in Pittsylvania ounty, and its
getting a big boost with the new lde Dominion griculturalomple in hatham. The $5.2 million comple includes a 40-
stall farmers market and a livestock center, and offers lots ofe tra space for agricultural and agritourism events and education.
The center houses a 53,000-square-foot indoor arena for horseand cattle shows and an 11,000-square-foot, 500-seat conferencecenter. The comple is available for receptions, weddings,
concerts, graduations, car shows andother events. The comple is a one-
stop shop for all of Pittsylvaniaountys farmers. They can
purchase everything fromfertilizer to insurance under
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irginia egislature in 1793,and a charter was enactedin 1833.
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Great GolfDanville golf lovers, get your putters ready this city is
rolling with a variety of gorgeous greens.The members-only Danville Golf lub is an almost
100-year-old course that was designed to challenge even themost skilled golfers. The Tuscarora ountry lub is anotherprivate course with an 18-hole par 70, including challengingBermuda fairways and narrow tree lines. Danvilles GoodyearGolf lub is an e cellent place to enjoy the local wildlife, and
the Ringgold Golf lub and edars Golf ourse are two otherspots in Danville to rela and hit a few balls.
New M ocationThe Danville amily M is so popular
with Danville residents, it has nearly outgrownits current facility on Main treet. But not toworry something even better is on the way.
M officials have announced plans to builda new $13 million facility along the Dan River aspart of a larger, city-wide catalyst for downtownand riverfront revitalization. The city of Danvillesgoal is to make the downtown area easilyaccessible and increase the quality of optionsresidents have for activities. The M will soonbe housed in a state-of-the-art building and will
be able to e pand its programs and services toserve even more residents.
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Everything old will soon be new againin downtown Danville. A masterredevelopment along the banks of the Dan River is bringing city leaders,
business owners and residents together as theDanville River District takes shape.
bl d ll f pThe focus of the plan is to redefine the
boundaries of the existing downtown and TobaccoWarehouse historic districts into the new RiverDistrict, says Anne Moore-Sparks, project managerfor the City of Danvil les Office of Economic
Development. She says the district will blendurban design with the historic character of downtown Danville, addressing issues such as
connectivity to the river, vehicle accessibility,streetscape improvements, vacancy issues, publicspaces, and funding and development opportunities.
Inspired by the revitalization of Greenville, S.C.,the Danville Regional Foundation and Danville cityleaders recruited a national urban design f irmto develop the River District Master Plan, to besubmitted to the city in late 2011. The plan willidentify short- and long-term projects, and hasgarnered much community support.
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Restaurants, niche retail, office space andresidential properties all are components of Danvilles up-and-coming River District, with
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changes already under way. In spring 2011, the districtwelcomed upscale bar and restaurant Jakes on Main to215 Main Street. Also opening in 2011 was 316 Cibo, a Wi-Fihotspot serving breakfast and lunch items such as pastries,fresh fruit parfaits, paninis, soups and salads. The eateries join downtowns already popular Main Street CoffeeEmporium. Additional retailers include Amburn and
Company Salon and Spa on Main, Adams Shoe Shop andthe Ferrell Building. In late 2011, Averett Universitys GraduateProfessional Studies program and the Danville RegionalFoundation will relocate to a shared space on Bridge Streetin the heart of the Tobacco Warehouse District, serving as acatalyst for further development in the district. The RiverDistrict also is expected to grow thanks to downtownincentives such as the Real Estate Abatement Program,Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, Local Enterprise ZoneIncentives, and the Federal and State Rehabilitation Tax Credit.
Residential units in the Danville River District will exceed170 by late 2011, when the Ferrell Building will completerestoration of 13 market-rate apartments and commercialspace. Old-world charm and a recent $9.5 million renovationdraws residents to the Dan River Crossing Senior ApartmentHomes on Bridge Street. Residents of all ages discoverluxurious urban style and spectacular city views at The
Burton Condominiums, and Lindsay Lofts also offersresidents impeccably modern design in the heart of Danville.For families on a fixed income, Lynn Street Lofts offersaffordable two- and three-bedroom rentals.
The types of residents are very diverse and that isencouraging for the district, Moore-Sparks says. Thecondition of a downtown is an economic indicator for therest of the community. The end goal is to improve the qualityof life for our citizens while recruiting new jobs andinvestment to Danville.
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It has become a centerpiece of downtown Danville again, after
serving as a busy rail yard forSouthern Railroad and the siteof the citys gas and purifying plantlong ago.
When the nations railroad industrybegan to downsize considerably in the20th century, the once-vibrant Crossingat the Dan started to fall into disrepairand neglect at its downtown site alongthe Dan River. Many old buildingssat vacant for years, but today theCrossing has been transformed intoan entertainment complex for the21st century.
Located at the Crossing in 2011
are the Carrington Pavilion, DanvilleScience Center, Riverwalk Trail, Pepsi
Building, Amtrak Crescent train stationand a Community Market Building.This place used to be a big rail
yard and there are still some old tracksburied under the ground, says JacobMcCann, Crossing at the Dan programdirector. These days, the Crossing isgetting more popular and busier andgrowing every year we even added acommunity garden in 2011 where peoplecan sign up to plant and harvest produce.
All Crossing at the Dan buildingsare owned and leased out by the cityof Danville except for the ScienceCenter, which sits on the grounds but
is owned by the state of Virginia.Here is some quick backgroundon sites at the Crossing:
C o p l oCarrington Pavilion is in a park that
has 1,100 fixed seats, and another 5,000people can attend concerts and eventsthanks to lawn seating. A large stageaccommodates at least three majorconcerts each year, and acts that haveappeared in recent years include theZac Brown Band, Brad Paisley, LynrydSkynryd and The Beach Boys.
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15 years ago in what was then anabandoned train station. Back in 1995,the establishment of the Science Centerin downtown Danville served as acatalyst for redevelopment and wasinstrumental in bringing the Crossingback to life.
Today we attract 30,000 visitors ayear, which is double what we had inattendance in the mid-2000s, saysJeff Liverman, executive director atDanville Science Center. The centerprovides many opportunities for allages to continue to learn, and we area true family destination.
r w l t lRiverwalk Trail is a 6.5-mile paved
path that runs along the Dan River andis maintained by the Danville Parks
and Recreation Department. One of the major trailheads is at the Crossing,where plenty of parking is available.
p b lThe Pepsi Building is more than
100 years old and has recently beencompletely renovated.
It is now utilized as a rental space for
meetings and small receptions, and itsused a lot, McCann says. The old Pepsilogo is still on the outside of the building.
a C c s oAmtrak Crescent reminds people
of the communitys rich train historyby still having a passenger stationconveniently located in the Crossingsdowntown district. The station providespassengers with train travel options toplaces such as New York City, Atlantaand New Orleans.
Co m b lThe building first opened in
1903 and has all its original woodinside. It has been converted into anentertainment-type facility forfestivals, weddings, receptions and
other events.It also houses our farmers marketthat convenes every Saturday from7:30 a.m.-noon from May throughOctober, McCann says. There are60 vendors selling produce, bakedgoods and organic items. The market just adds to the overall ambience foundat the Crossing.
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Its understandable that RobertBennett has a sunny disposition.
Bennett is the CEO at U.S. GreenEnergy Corporation, a relatively new
company that manufactures solarizedbuilding materials. The company iscurrently constructing a $30 million,27,000-square-foot plant in Danville thatis scheduled to open in the third quarterof 2011.
We will actually heat and chillour new building using solar powerwe collect from its roof, Bennett says.U.S. Green Energy looked at a numberof locations in Virginia as well as f ive orsix different states for our new facil ity,and we chose Danville because the cityalready has green technology plans theyare actually implementing. Danvilleisnt just talking about green technology it is embracing it.
U.S. Green Energy is amonga growing number of green techcompanies now doing business in
Danville and Pittsylvania County, andBennett estimates that his companywill have a workforce of 400 employeeswithin three years. Once the plant isoperating in late 2011, U.S. GreenEnergy will begin producing a varietyof solar roofing materials such as slate,tiles and shingles.
If a business owner or homeowneris considering a premium roof made of slate, synthetic slate, ceramic or tile,our products are less expensive than
traditional roofing products, and ourcustomers will have free electricitythanks to our solar technology, he
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says. A premium traditional slate roof costs about $75,000 these days and wecan do it for around $50,000, thanks inpart to federal energy incentives. Anddont forget there is free electricityfrom solar power.
Bennett says U.S. Green Energyalready has customers lined up inDanville as well as big cities likeRichmond and Washington D.C.
Slate roofs are attractive and popularfor commercial clients as well as ownersof historic homes, but slate roofs wear outafter a while, he says. It makes greatsense to replace one with a solar slate roof for the many reasons I have mentioned.
Co gAnother local company that focuses
on green technology is EcomNets,which will open in Danvilles AirsideIndustrial Park in late 2011 tomanufacture Verdio green computers.The Verdio PC is the size of a mousepadand made from recyclable materials,and only requires 28 watts of power.
EcomNets hopes to produce 20,000PCs during its first year and sell thecomputers for $299, compared to greenPCs from Dell and Hewlett-Packardthat retail for about $499. EcomNets
officials say they plan to initially hire160 employees, including assemblyworkers, software engineers, and asales and tech support staff.
C o i o f lMeanwhile, at Piedmont
BioProducts LLC, this Gretna companyis researching raw material crops forthe production of future biofuels.Besides clean energy, a key goal fordeveloping new biofuels is to help theeconomy in communities hit by the lossof private agriculture and traditionalmanufacturing industries such astextiles, furniture and tobacco.
The crops and raw materials forPiedmont BioProducts LLC will be grownby farmers who are members of PiedmontProducer Agricultural Cooperative.Current crops and raw materials beingstudied for future biofuels includeswitchgrass, corn, hay, plants and trees.
Danville-Pittsylvania County is luckyto have well-trained workers who are
familiar with production work, and will bequick to learn about all kinds of emerginggreen technologies, Bennett says.
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uniQue industriesBiz:Party supplies manufacturerBuzz:Pittsylvania Countys own UniqueIndustries works to get those popular Dora theExplorer plates and Justin Bieber cups to yourchildrens next party. Wholesalers, distributorsand retailers around the world trust this localcompany for quality party merchandise,
with everything from luau accessories tobaby shower decorations.www.favors.com
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supp y res urCesBiz:Packaging suppliesBuzz:In need of quality shippingsupplies? Danvilles Supply Resourceshas you covered. With more than 10,000packaging and shipping supplies instock, this local company continues to
be the single-source answer for all yourpackaging needs. Same-day shipping isalways available for everything fromstorage containers to mailing tubes.www.sripackaging.com
s eepy g at CheeseBiz:Goat cheese farmBuzz:With seven different flavorsavailable, Sleepy Goat Cheese is afavorite with residents of Danville andPittsylvania County. Founded in 2004,Sleepy Goat Cheese sits just 6 milessouth of Danville on what once wasa working tobacco farm and now ishome to almost 50 goats. The deliciouscheeses are sold at several local farmersmarkets and will soon be available toorder online.www.sleepygoatfarm.com
gara gr up training& serviCes divisi nBiz:Safety and security trainingBuzz:Homeland security training is
what the OGara Group Training andServices Division does best. Located just a short drive from Danville, thisgroup provides training in everythingfrom disaster preparedness andresponse to tactical operations andtechnical services. Governmentagencies and private organizationsacross the country know they can relyon the high-quality training at OGara.www.ogaragroup.com
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researCh CenterBiz:Alternative fuel researchBuzz:Reducing your carbon footprintis easier than ever with DanvillesAdvanced Vehicle Research Center.Founded in 2001 to serve the rapidlychanging vehicle industry, the researchcenter is a leader in vehicle testingand hybrid conversions for privatecompanies and government agencies.A new 16,000-square-foot headquartersin Danville helps support this uniquecompanys extensive researchcapabilities.www.avrc.com
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The Danville PittsylvaniaCounty Chamber of Commerce isdemonstrating success through avariety of innovative programs that aremaking a difference in the community.At the top of the list is education,with education grants, meaningfulworkforce development initiatives andhands-on tools that small businessesneed to thrive and expand.
Education has always beenimportant to this chamber, saysLaurie Moran, chamber presidentand CEO. This year, thanks to thegenerosity of the Danville RegionalFoundation, we wil l award more than$125,000 in grants to local educators.This will open up the opportunity forcreativity and innovation with teacherslike we have never seen before.
Requests for the funds will rangefrom a few hundred dollars tothousands, Moran says, and theypromise to enhance the classroom.
Weve got some of the brightestand most creative teachers in thiscommunity, and were excited thatwere going to be able to fund someof their great ideas, she says.
Workforce development is a prioritywith the chamber and partneringagencies, says Moran, who was recentlyelected chair of the National
Association of Workforce Boards.Working with Danville CommunityCollege, the chamber brought togetherarea manufacturers and developed atraining program where the classroomis modeled more like the workplace. Atthe end of the course, manufacturershave access to all records so that whenthey are ready to hire, they have proveninformation from which to draw.
The majority of chamber membershipcomes from the small- business sector,and the chamber works closely with theDan River Business Development Center,an incubator that assists start-upbusinesses and those in a growth mode.
One of the greatest values weprovide is the ability to network andmeet other businesses, Moran says.Weve found that our small businessesdont know how to network to markettheir businesses. Over the past 18months, we have focused on workshopsthat help our small businesses refinetheir networking skills.
Customer service can make orbreak a business, Moran says, andthe chamber has recently held manycustomer service training workshops.
This is a critical issue for business,Moran says. Typically, it is whatdifferentiates businesses that succeedfrom businesses that fail.
Failure is certainly not part of theprogram of work of this chamber.I believe you have to demonstratesuccess, Moran says. You developgood plans and programs, and if theyre
good enough, the funds and the peoplewill come to you. Betsy Williams
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tony Muncey tolerates sports
bars filled with T s whilepatrons dine, and he knowsthat other restaurants withloud atmospheres often servegood food. But Muncey, a chefwho graduated with honors fromNew orks ulinary nstitute of
merica, believes that not onlyis an e cellent menu and qualityservice important for a great dininge perience, but so are ambienceand atmosphere. The owner of
enders Wine Bar & Bistro inDanville says the ultimate finedining e perience includes a lackof distractions so that a customercan enjoy a conversation with onespecial person, or with a group offriends or business associates.
Thats why actually addedinsulation and noise absorbers inmy restaurant, and there are noT s or distracting music to disturbthe ambience, Muncey says. thought Danville and Pittsylvania
ounty needed a restaurant likethis, and now there is one.
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The dining atmosphere atenders also features an e tensive
wine list from which patrons canpurchase wine by the glass orbottle. nd now, for the first timesince the restaurant opened inJuly 2010, there is a separate bar
and lounge to enjoy a drink beforedinner, if desired.
s for my menu, developdishes with plenty of fresh localfood that has a bit of outherncharacter for southwest irginia,Muncey says. ntrees includeshrimp and grits, blackenedgrouper and catfish with collards,plus have unusual dishes attimes like North tlantic wolffish, branzini and mahi-mahi. Mymenu is fun and chef-driven, andcustomers have been receptive tothe items ve come up with so far.
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un Bakery in Martinsville, coffeefrom Main treet offee mporiumin Danville, and cream and butterfrom a couple of area dairies.
s for the name enders,ve always liked classic vehicles
and own a 65 blue hevy pickup
truck that park in front of the
restaurant, he says. enders isactually located across the streetfrom the Robert Woodall
hevrolet dealership in Danville,and people think ve struck adeal with those folks to showcasemy old hevy truck at my place.But its just a coincidence lovethe classics and love great food.
enders Wine Bar & Bistro isopen for dinner Tuesday- aturdayfrom 5-9:30 p.m. Kevin Litwin
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d anville and Pittsylvaniaounty residents have peaceof mind when it comes to healthcare, as they have access to thequality care provided by DanvilleRegional Medical enter.
Danville Regional Medicalenter began in 1884 with 28
women and a vision, and thehospital continues to lead theway in health care for Pittsylvania
ounty and the entire Dan Riverregion.
n 2008, the hospital andDuke niversity eart enter
announced their renewedrelationship, ensuring enhancedquality and services forcardiovascular care. lsoknown as the eart enterof the Piedmont, the programincludes the development,support and delivery of inpatientand outpatient cardiac services,cardiovascular surgery, diagnosticand interventional cardiaccatheterization, vascular surgery,
vascular intervention, and othercardiac diagnostic proceduresand medical services.
Throughout the affiliationagreement that will run through2017, the Duke eart enter willprovide quality oversight forDanville Regional, with bothorganizations working to helpe pand cardiac services in theregion.
Meanwhile, Danville Regionalin 2009 made headlines yet againwith an announcement to beginmedical residency programs
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through a partnership with thedward ia irginia ollege ofsteopathic Medicine.
n addition, Danville Regionalhas undergone nearly $7 millionin facility improvements in recentyears, including additional patient
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t he arts scene in Danvilleand Pittsylvania ountyshowcases the areas dedicationto preserving history, from arenovated vintage theater tothe Danville Museum of ine rtsand istory, to walking tours ofsome of the finest examples of
ictorian architecture in irginia.
gre n e reThe Gretna Theatre 30 miles
to the north of Danville has beenrestored to imbue a senseof nostalgia as it serves newgenerations of audiencemembers. Gretna Theatre isopen mostly on riday aturdayand unday nights, and offers
ts a st cRi aG W av R G aR a Ra D iNa i N
entertainment geared towardthe whole family. n addition topresenting current bo officehits the theater has hostedperformances by musical groups.
d nville ciencecen er
The Danville cience enterwelcomes more than 30,000visitors each year. Many of thee hibits are hands-on, engagingkids of all ages in learning. Thefacility opened in December1995 with the centers firstpermanent e hibition, whichwas titled Fundamentals of Science . Today, more than 25displays are rotated throughouteach year to keep the center
fresh. ne of the most popularpermanent e hibits is the ItsButterflies Galore showcase. Thedisplay is a major draw each prilwhen the butterflies break out oftheir cocoons and flitter about alarge area within the center.
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rt and history come togethermost evidently at the Danville
Museum of ine rts and istory.The museum is located in the
utherlin Mansion on Main treet,in an area known as MillionairesRow for its large homes originallybuilt primarily by successfultobacco and te tile industryleaders. This talianate illa-stylestructure once a residence andthen a library continues to greetgenerations of curious guests.The museum is a partner of the
irginia Museum of ine rts inRichmond and houses permanente hibits that include Between the
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Lines: Danville 1861-1865 . isitorscan find an eclectic mi of travelinge hibits featuring local, regionaland national artists, or takeadvantage of numerous tours, artclasses and educational programs.
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The Tobacco WarehouseDistrict is an e ample of howDanville has taken historicallysignificant structures andrepurposed them for moderneconomic prosperity. n this districtwhere the citys tobacco industryonce thrived, appro imately 160new housing units are bolsteringdowntowns residential componentand supporting its mi of about140 specialty retailers servicebusinesses professional officesand eateries.
ve er n r Fullyonored
relatively new, aestheticallypleasing addition to the area isthe Danville-Pittsylvania ounty
eterans Memorial at Dan DanielMemorial Park. The monumentsalutes all local veterans from theRevolutionary War to the present.The center of the memorial readsin large letters, reedom sNot ree, and a 7-foot-high by156-foot-long black granite wallbears the names of more than
1,000 war casualties from thisarea. The memorial also includesthree flags the . . flag, the
ommonwealth of irginia flagand the P W/M flag. 10-foot-wide circular brick walkwayconsists of engraved memorialbricks. Raven Petty
dmrt s
Spearheaded by Melissa Charles,owner of the Invitation Destination,and her husband, Matt, DMR(Dreams Made Real) Adventuresoffers a variety of opportunities inperformance art. The organizationprovides classes and camps, suchas Creative Theatre Camp andTheatrical Makeup Design, andputs on an array of productions,
including Recess: The Musical , High School Musical and The Jungle Book .Classes for kids ages 4 through 12are also offered, focusing on bringingchildren out of their shell by playinggames designed to build con dence,expression, teamwork skills and more.
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d anville and Pittsylvaniaountys recreationopportunities include everythingfrom water sports on theDan River or local lakes toDanville cience enterprograms, combining education,culture and beautiful scenerywith opportunities for fitnessand exercise.
river nd l kePittsylvania ounty offers
plenty of water-based fun, withthe Dan River snaking through thesouthern half of the county. neof the chief pursuits on the DanRiver is paddling, with canoeistsand kayakers visiting from all overthe region. When the weatherwarms, Danvilles parks, recreationand tourism department leads
weekly kayaking trips on the river.Trips range from calm paddle to
lass rapids, and courses on thetaunton and Roanoke rivers and
other waterways provide furtherchallenges. ocal residents enjoyworking the countys waters forany number of freshwater fish.
hannel catfish are a year-roundspecialty, while white perch,striped bass and blue catfish runin season. Thousands of residentsmake their homes on the duallakes of mith Mountain and
eesville. mith Mountain is thelarger of the two lakes, a 40-mile-long body with 500 miles ofshoreline. eesville ake, whichdivides Pittsylvania and Bedfordcounties, includes a 17-mile-longlake with 110 miles of shoreline,
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Danville Parks, Recreation and Tourism www.playdanvilleva.com
One of the great things about Danville is youre always close to agood time. With over 8 miles of paved Riverwalk Trail, over 500acres of park lands, 22 miles of mountain bike trails and severalrecreation centers, youre never far from a chance to get out andenjoy yourself.
P l a yWith outdoor activities in our parks, performing arts and visual
arts, Danville has something for everyone. e Riverwalk Trailruns for 8 miles along the Dan River. ere are hiking and bikingtrails in our parks, and concerts in our downtown. Playtime is apriority for Danville.
V i s i tRelaxation and excitement create the perfect blend for an
unforgettable experience. Feel the adrenaline ow at VIRginiaInternational Raceway. Enjoy rookie league baseball with theDanville Braves. Celebrate life at festivals, special events andconcerts that give you a chance to explore our rich heritage.
and offers almost everything itsbig brother does. The lake is afavorite of motorboat enthusiasts,
with water skis, jet skis andpontoon boats all gettingregular use on the water.
cro ing e d n centerpiece of downtown
Danville and a site for severalcommunity events, rossing atthe Dan is a comple of restoredold buildings near the DanRiver. The site features a liveperformance venue called
arrington Pavilion, and nearbyare two renovated outhernRailway buildings now usedto house a train station andportions of the Danville cience
enter. nother building, bearinga retro Pepsi logo, is used forpublic and private events.
rossing at the Dan also serves
as one of three trail entry pointsfor the Riverwalk Trail, a 7.5-milepaved path that runs along
the Dan River. The trail isfrequented by walkers, bikers,
joggers and rollerbladers and ishandicap-accessible.
d nville Br veThe minor league baseball
team, the Danville Braves, isone of the top draws in the
ppalachian eague. The Braves,an dvanced Rookie-level teamand a farm team of the tlanta
Braves since 1993, play atmerican egion Post 325ield. Nestled in the Dan Daniel
Memorial Park along the banks ofthe Dan River, egion ield seats2,588 fans and sets the standardfor ballparks in the ppy eague.The Danville Braves mascot is alarge, green bird named Blooper.
Whats oGo todanvillepittsylvaniaco.com toread more about Danvilles sports andrecreational activities.
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What was once a working farmand plantation dating back to theearly 1800s opened in 1957 as oneof the countrys first permanentroad racing circuits. irginia
nternational Raceway, located nearDanville, is one of the worlds finestroad courses. R hosts pro andclub car and motorcycle races, awide range of racing and ridingschools, track days for cars andbikes, club events, off-road driving,drifting and private test rentals.
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ducation
e ducation options in Danvilleand Pittsylvania ountyinclude two public school systems,a four-year university and acommunity college, plus otherprofessional programs.
PuBlic c oolThe area of Pittsylvania ounty
e cluding Danville is served byPittsylvania ounty chools10 elementary, four middle andfour high schools. P schoolswere recognized in 2009 foroutstanding performance. John
. urt, Jr. lementary receivedthe Governors ward for
ducational cellence. Thetate Board of ducation gave
its P cellence ward tohatham lementary, Gretnalementary, Twin pringslementary and Tunstall igh.
Danville Public choolscontains nine elementary, threemiddle and three high schools,as well as Grove Park Preschooland other institutions. ne ofDP s most impressive institutionsis Galileo Magnet igh chool,an nternational Baccalaureateschool. t provides in-depthcourses in communicationsand computer technology,aeronautics and biotechnology.
The Piedmont Governors choolis an advanced study programoffered to gifted 11th and 12thgraders that is hosted by Patrick
enry ommunity ollege andDanville ommunity ollege.
tudents from Danville, Pittsylvaniaounty and surrounding counties
are offered a college-leveleducation in mathematics, scienceand technology.
d nville communi ycollege
n instrumental link betweenDanvilles academic and economicsectors is Danville ommunity
ollege. The two-year collegeoffers progressive courses andfle ible scheduling, and hase panded educational accessthrough partnerships with areaschools, neighborhoods andcommunity organizations. Dalso has taken a lead role inassistance with economicdevelopment throughpartnerships with developers,the Danville Pittsylvania ounty
hamber of ommerce and thebusiness community.
We consider ourselves anentrepreneurial communitycollege, says Dr. arlyle Ramsey,president. Were always trying to
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At St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, we cant.Thats why we are working every day to find cures for life-threatening diseases that strike children everywhere. Diseaseslike cancer, pediatric AIDS, and sickle cell. And we wontstop until every child is cured and every disease is defeated.
Because we cant imagine a world without children can you?Call 1-800-996-4100 or log onto www.stjude.orgto learn how you can help.
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anticipate what our employersneed and constantly interact withthem. ssisting with economicdevelopment is right at the coreof who we are.
D is strengthening the localworkforce through a significant
amount of customized training andindustry-specific services. n aneffort to meet the training needsof employers and the community,D developed an accelerated
dvanced ManufacturingTechnician certificate, whichallows students to accumulate25 credit hours in just 10 weeks.
vere univer i yMeanwhile, the regions only
four-year institution is buildingon a tradition of e cellence bothon campus and throughout thecommunity. verett niversityconsistently has been a pioneerin education, combining strongliberal arts programs withinnovative offerings such asaeronautics and equestrian
studies. verett also offersbusiness and teacher educationprograms statewide.
nder the leadership of Dr.Tiffany ranks, who began hertenure as president in 2008, theuniversity is establishing itself as a
leader in regional transformation. verett is stepping up to share
its brain power with all aspectsof our region. We have theintellectual power not only toeducate area students but tocreate the culture of higherlearning that can help our regionmove forward, ranks says. Wewant to be the best partner, thebest teacher and the best leader.We want people to be proud of
their hometown university.veretts programs have beene panding to meet the needs oflocal employers. The university hasdeveloped an autism educationprogram, approved by the irginia
utism ouncil, and issuescertificates of training inautism spectrum disorders.
To accommodate as manystudents as possible, verettis offering online learningopportunities, with classesalso offered at The outhern
irginia igher ducation enterin outh Boston and The ranklin
enter in Rocky Mount.
o er key Pl yerther key players in higher
education include the DanvilleRegional Medical enter choolof ealth Professions, wherestudents are getting real-lifee perience in the fields of nursingand radiologic technology. tNational ollege, individuals aregaining skills necessary to enter
into professional fields suchas accounting and businessadministration. The nstitute for
dvanced earning and Researchassures people are engaged ineducational pathway programsthat are strategically aligned withthe nstitutes research centers.
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ometimes it has to be writtenon a billboard for me to put twoand two together. n this case, itwas a mural covering the side of abuilding in downtown Danville, a.
The mural covers the entireside of the building, depicting anold steam locomotive and an insetpicture of some of the crewmen.The words The ld 97 are
written below.ld 97 is the number of the
ast Mail train that ran betweenMonroe, a., and pencer, N. .
egend has it, the train wasrunning behind schedule. ( ndthis was a train that was neverlate.) n order to make up time,Joseph teve Broady orderedmore coal for the boiler.
areening down a steep grade,ld 97 lost her brakes and was
unable to slow down beforereaching a curve at the tillhouseTrestle just outside Danville.
The train left the tracks andcrashed at the base of the 75-foottrestle, killing 11 people
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Ad Index8 Abercrombie oil compAny
20 AmericAn nAtionAl bAnk
36 Ashbrook Audiology
45 Averett university
39 cArlisle school
c2 centrA medicAlgroup dAnville
41 city of dAnville pArks,r ecreAtion, tourism
8 coldwell bAnker Johnson reAlty
2 colemAn mArketplAce
8 dAnville
community college
34 dAnville regionAl
medicAl center
24 emeritus At dAnville
23 generAl AviAtion inc.
37 Johnson certified
public AccountAnt
And consulting
23 nAtionwide insurAnce
r Achel schoonover
44 nAtionwide insurnce
w. A. wells & AssociAtes
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Ad Index (cont.)46 piedmont prime cAre
centrA medicAl group
47 prudentiAl reAlty cindy Zook
25 sAcred heArt school
20 tekAbyte
42 the institute forAdvAnced leArningAnd reseArch
20 virginiA urAnium inc.
37 west piedmontworkforceinvestment boArd
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