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SUMMARY:IALR Tours
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about how the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research contributes to economic transformation in Southern Virginia with a guided group tour! Engage in hands-on demonstrations while learning about our programs\, facilities and impact.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/ialr-tours-march-4/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Tours
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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:Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Future Is Regional: Introducing the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC)\nThe Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites you to our 2026 Annual Meeting — a forward-focused conversation about the next chapter of economic growth in our region. \nThis year’s program will spotlight the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC) — Virginia’s newest megaregion and a bold initiative designed to accelerate long-term economic growth across Danville\, Martinsville\, Roanoke\, and the New River Valley — including every county and locality in between.\nBRIC is supported by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization bringing together senior business leaders\, policymakers\, economic developers\, planning agencies\, and community partners to align strategy and drive investment at a scale our region has never seen before. \nThis is about more than geography.\nIt’s about coordinated leadership.\nIt’s about competitive advantage.\nIt’s about our future. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/chamber-of-commerce-2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Economic Development,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@dpchamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T183000
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SUMMARY:God’s Pit Crew Benefit Banquet 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with powerful testimonies of courage and compassion in the face of disaster\, along with inspiring music performances. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this incredible night – hurry and claim your spot while tickets are still available! \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/gods-pit-crew-benefit-banquet-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="God's Pit Crew":MAILTO:contact@godspitcrew.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T090000
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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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SUMMARY:Panel: Virginia's Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials Tech Hub
DESCRIPTION:Join SPTC as we hear from a panel of industry and manufacturing advancement representatives from Virginia’s AM2 Tech Hub. \nAM2 is an industry-led consortium of 50+ partners dedicated to growing and accelerating manufacturing in Virginia and elsewhere in America. They are making our region a hub for additive manufacturing and advanced materials adoption by connecting companies with regional assets and fostering a talented workforce. \nThe panel will begin with an overview of the AM2 by consortium leadership and includes industry\, workforce\, and education partners. \nAdditional information on AM2 can be found at https://am2virginia.org/ \nLunch is included in the ticket price. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/panel-virginias-additive-manufacturing-advanced-materials-tech-hub/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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