DANVILLE, Va. â On Sunday, May 31, 1931, a group of five college-educated, civic minded women with a commitment to addressing the social and cultural issues of the day took a leap of faith to embrace the values of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the oldest historically Black Greek letter organization for women.
The bold actions of these Charter Members set Alpha Phi Omega Chapter on a trajectory that would impact this community and surrounding area for ninety years.
Since 1931, the sorority chapter has been actively involved in serving the community through partnerships with local school systems and community agencies by providing educational programs, assisting the needy, and holding financial workshops. The sororityâs signature programs, the Debutante Ball and Little Miss Fashionettaannually provide $10,000 in scholarships to needy students in Danville and Pittsylvania and surrounding counties. The chapter also provides funds to support such organizations as the Boys and Gi
DANVILLE, Va. â Danville Parks and Recreation s Kickin Some Asphalt Virtual 5K registration is now open, officials announced today.
The entry fee is $15 and each runner will receive a race t-shirt and lots of swag from local partnered businesses.
There is also an option for runners to turn in their race time and receive a top finisher s medal in their category.
Packet pick up is on National Running Day, Wednesday, June 2 at The Danville Welcome Center. Participants will run (or walk) their 5K race any time between June 5 and June 6.
Interested parties may call (434) 793-4636 to register.
This yearâs Community Holiday Light Show is December 9-23, 2021.Â
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Folks in Danville believe decorating one of the oldest civic-owned parks with thousands of lights is one of the best ways to celebrate the holidays. For seven years, the Community Holiday Light Show has been the center of yuletide celebrations and traditions for residents in Southside Virginiaâwhisking visitors away to a fantastical wonderland of lights. The drive-through light show features displays built by local families, organizations, and businessesânot to mention the crafts, refreshments and complimentary photos with Santa Claus that visitors can take part in after the show inside the C
CHATHAM and DANVILLE, Va. â The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, in collaboration with the Danville-Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce, Danville Parks and Recreation, the River District Association and Sovah Health of Danville, recently announced the plan for its new exhibitâ WANDERLOVE: A Stitch in Time, featuring a yarn bombing July 4 on the Danville Riverwalk. Uniquely, inmates at Green Rock Correctional Center, a level 3 state prison on Beverly Heights Road in Chatham, will contribute to the exhibit.
Thanks to program coordinator Shelby Harrell, Green Rock Correctional Center established a finger-knitting program that is currently in its third year. Harrell was a pioneer in this regard, going on to inspire Nottoway Correctional Center in Burkeville, Virginia, to follow suit after seeing the program s success at Green Rock.