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  • April 2025

  • Sat 19

    All Things Etiquette

    Featured April 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

    Dining Etiquette- learning the essentials of table manners and proper utensil usage. Presented by Yvette Bethel, Owner of All Forks Etiquette Consulting. Yvette’s Why! As a foster parent, I’ve had the privilege of caring for children from diverse backgrounds. I noticed a significant gap in their etiquette skills. Many of them had not been exposed to […]

  • May 2025

  • Sat 24

    Wonder Community – Deep Listening and Radical Vulnerability, Laugh and Play

    Featured May 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

    Deep Listening and Radical Vulnerability, Laugh and Play The connection between listening and mental wellbeing is profound. New York psychiatrist and co-founder of Narativ, Dr Paul Browde, stresses that the act of deep listening counters the isolation many of us experience. “In a world filled with noise – both literal and metaphorical – many people […]

  • June 2025

  • Tue 10

    Backyard BBQ Mastery: Smoked Meats & Classic Sides

    Featured June 10, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

    Learn the secrets to perfect smoked brisket, pork butt, ribs, and BBQ chicken in this flavor-packed class. We’ll also whip up German and country potato salads, homemade baked beans, and explore regional BBQ sauces like Kansas City and Carolina styles. Great for BBQ lovers ready to level up their cookout game! The cost for dinner is […]

  • August 2025

  • Tue 5

    Taste of St. Louis Cooking Class

    Featured August 5, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

    Take a trip to St. Louis through our Taste of St. Louis cooking class, where we will learn how to create toasted ravioli, Gerber crostinis, a St. Louis-style pizza with a side salad, and finish with a gooey butter cake for dessert! Featuring a cocktail of Cardinal Cooler Vodka, cranberry juice, Sprite, and bitters (2 […]

  • November 2025

  • Tue 11

    Wheatless Wonders: A Culinary Experience

    Featured November 11, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

    Join us as Erika Saunders leads us into the world of gluten-free cooking with a pre-class Italian Charcuterie board with cubed cheese, Italian meats, grapes, olives, dried fruit, and gluten-free crackers. Followed by an Italian salad and pepperoni calzone with a dipping sauce and tiramisu for dessert. Red wine available - limited to 2 per […]

  • Sat 1

    Day of the Dead: Celebration of Life after Death!

    Featured November 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

    Join us to learn the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a vibrant Mexican holiday that honors life after death. Discover the colorful altars, symbolic offerings, and meaningful rituals that families create to remember and celebrate their loved ones who have passed. Learn about the history, cultural significance, and unique […]

  • January 2026

  • Thu 8

    Canceled The Power of Purpose: Reconnecting With What Drives You

    Featured January 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

    Helping participants discover or reconnect with their “why” to drive motivation and achievement. In a world filled with constant noise, competing priorities, and shifting expectations, many people lose sight of what truly fuels their passion and direction. “The Power of Purpose: Reconnecting With What Drives You” is an inspiring and interactive workshop designed to help […]

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