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SUMMARY:Family Literacy Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dan River Year AmeriCorps and Danville Project Literacy present Family Literacy Night on Thursday\, March 5! This free event will feature dozens of stations where students can complete hands-on activities based on books. \nIn addition to activities\, 100+ books will be given to the children who attend.  \nPlease come out for fun activities\, chances to win prizes and great snacks!
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/family-literacy-night-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Community Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:2026 STEM Institute: Advancing Innovation in Education
DESCRIPTION:Mathematics (STEM) continue to be powerful drivers of student achievement and educator growth. Cognia’s STEM Institute offers a dynamic opportunity to explore the purpose and practice of STEM education – how it connects across all content areas\, how it transforms classrooms\, and how to cultivate a thriving STEM culture within your school or system. \nDesigned for both instructional leaders and classroom educators\, this institute provides actionable insights and fresh strategies to expand STEM initiatives. Participants will engage with Cognia’s internationally recognized STEM framework – a pathway to certification and a model for defining high-quality STEM programs. \nThrough interactive panel discussions and showcases of best practices\, experienced educational leaders will share how they’ve successfully implemented STEM strategies using Cognia’s framework\, and the impact it has had on their institutions. Attendees will leave with new ideas\, practical tools\, and meaningful connections to support and grow STEM efforts in their own contexts. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/2026-stem-institute/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Conference Center,Featured,Learning Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000
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SUMMARY:Wonder Community - Intro to Excel 4.10.26
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the world of Microsoft Excel. In this foundation course\, we will make organizing data\, completing basic calculations\, creating charts and graphs\, and other workplace functions simple with Microsoft Excel. If you have never worked with Excel\, this course will open your eyes to the possibilities. With an understanding of basic formulas\, spreadsheets can help you track your day-to-day business. \nWonder Member Cost: $45 \nWonder Member Seniors (60+)\, Veterans and Educators Cost: $40 \nNon-Wonder Member Cost: $50 \nNon-Wonder Member Seniors (60+)\, Veterans and Educators Cost: $45 \nStudent (K-12\, College) $35  \nFor payment options such as pay by check or cash at the workshop\, please contact Brian Stanley at 434.766.6745. \nMinimum enrollment: 6 | Maximum enrollment: 11 \nInstructor Ron Shaffer\, Senior Lecturer for the University of North Carolina Greensboro – Bryan School of Business and Economics \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/wonder-community-intro-to-excel-4-10-26/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Community Events,Computer Trainings,Featured,Learning Opportunities,Wonder Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000
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SUMMARY:Wonder Community - Intermediate Excel 4.10.26
DESCRIPTION:Come learn advanced function formulas\, how to track inventory\, and how to pull information from client lists. Track spending\, calculate interest rates and more. Set up checking account ledgers and create budgets. If you have a lot of information and need help pulling out the information you need\, this course is for you. \nWonder Member Cost: $45 \nWonder Member Seniors (60+)\, Veterans and Educators Cost: $40 \nNon-Wonder Member Cost: $50 \nNon-Wonder Member Seniors (60+)\, Veterans and Educators Cost: $45 \nStudent (K-12\, College) $35  \nFor payment options such as pay by check or cash at the workshop\, please contact Brian Stanley at 434.766.6745. \nMinimum enrollment: 6 | Maximum enrollment: 11 \nInstructor Ron Shaffer\, Senior Lecturer for the University of North Carolina Greensboro – Bryan School of Business and Economics \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/wonder-community-intermediate-excel-4-10-26/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Community Events,Computer Trainings,Featured,Learning Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Wonder Community - International Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:This high-energy\, international dance workshop is led by Ismael Cano alongside featured instructors Chante Elam and Safiya Hunter. Together\, they guide participants through fun\, easy-to-follow choreography inspired by rhythms from around the world. The workshop focuses on joyful movement\, cultural diversity\, and community connection\, creating an inclusive environment where participants can move\, sweat\, and celebrate international dance—no prior experience required. \nMeet the Instructors \nIsmael Cano \nWith over 15 years of experience\, Ismael Cano is an international rhythms dance instructor known for his energetic\, diverse\, and engaging teaching style. He teaches at the YMCA in Martinsville\, Virginia\, has led workshops across North Carolina and Georgia\, and has taught internationally in Mexico and Brazil. He also runs a growing YouTube channel\, “Ismael Dancing\,” dedicated to dance and global rhythms. \nChante Elam \nChante Elam is a dynamic dancer and lead student instructor who brings confidence\, power\, and joy to every class. Frequently featured on Ismael’s YouTube channel\, Chante is known for her strong presence\, high energy\, and ability to motivate participants of all levels. She also serves as the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Career Services Coordinator at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR). \nSafiya Hunter \nSafiya Hunter is a passionate dancer and lead student instructor recognized for her vibrant style\, musicality\, and welcoming energy. A regular collaborator on Ismael’s YouTube channel\, Safiya helps create an inclusive\, fun environment that encourages everyone to move freely and confidently. \n \nIsmael’s “Why” Statement \nI do this work because dance is a universal language that brings people together\, builds confidence\, and creates joy. Movement has the power to connect cultures\, break barriers\, and help people feel comfortable expressing themselves. Teaching international rhythms allows me to share global traditions while creating an energetic\, welcoming space where people of all backgrounds can feel inspired\, empowered\, and part of a community. \nMinimum enrollment: 15 | Maximum enrollment: 25 \nMember Cost $10 | Non-Member Cost $20 | Student Cost $5  \nRegistration closes on April 21st at noon. \nPartnership with New College Institute’s (NCI) Learning is ForEver (LIFE) Program. \nREGISTER \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/international-rhythms/
LOCATION:New College Institute\, 119 Fayette Street\, Martinsville\, 24112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Community Events,Featured,Learning Opportunities,Wonder Community
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SUMMARY:Wonder Community - Intro to Canva 4.30.26
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome learn how to use Canva\, an online design tool\, in an introductory class at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Canva can be used to design and create: \n\nFlyers\nBusiness Cards\nPresentations\nSocial Media Graphics\nLogos\n\nUse Canva’s drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design\, share\, and print flyers\, business cards\, presentations\, cover photos\, and more! This class is for beginners. \nWonder Member Cost: $45 \nWonder Member Seniors (60+)\, Veterans and Educators Cost: $40 \nNon-Wonder Member Cost: $50 \nNon-Wonder Member Seniors (60+)\, Veterans and Educators Cost: $45 \nStudent (K-12\, College) $35 \nFor payment options such as pay by check or cash at the workshop\, please contact Brian Stanley at 434.766.6745. \nMinimum enrollment: 6 | Maximum enrollment: 11 \nInstructor Brian Stanley\, Advanced Learning Coordinator II at IALR. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/computer-training-workshop-intro-to-canva-4-30-26/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Community Events,Computer Trainings,Featured,Learning Opportunities
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