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Wonder Community – Excel Basics

Wonder Community – Excel Basics

Learn some basic Excel features such as formatting, filtering, sorting and more!

Presented by Brian Stanley, Program Coordinator

Limited to 12 spots!

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Wonder Community – OneNote

Wonder Community – OneNote

Learn how to use OneNote for digital notetaking and collaboration with your team! 

Presented by Brian Stanley, Program Coordinator 

Members should bring their own devices with OneNote downloaded. 

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Wonder Community – Danville’s Italian Bite

Wonder Community – Danville’s Italian Bite

Join the Wonder Community and Megabytes as Chef John Clark teaches us how to make pasta and sauces from scratch!

Members will learn to mix, roll out, and cook fresh pasta and make a fresh Puttanesca sauce!

$20 Per Person for Dinner.

Limited to 10 Spots

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Wonder Community – Fishing Southside Virginia: Part 1 – We’re Back!

Wonder Community – Fishing Southside Virginia: Part 1 – We’re Back!

Part one of a three part series.

Participants (along with the presenter) will navigate the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) site for all things fishing:  Where to Fish, Virginia’s Fishes, Freshwater Fishing Regulations, Trophy Fish, etc.  Presenters will share their favorite lures, baits and tactics (with examples) and we ask that attendees who are willing be prepared to do the same.  There is potential that we will have a VDWR representative present at this session (pending).

*If you are not a member of the Wonder Community yet, please complete the New Member Registration Form.

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Jake’s Why: I enjoy sharing my passion and experience in the outdoors with family and friends. When you share in the thrill of a first catch or the awe of surrounding scenery, you form bonds with your fishing companions that can last a lifetime. I spend hundreds of hours annually participating in various outdoor activities with fishing taking up the highest percentage of that time.

Audia’s Why: Jake is my fishing mentor and I have learned so much from him. Fishing is a great way to connect with nature and the outdoors. Not only did I find a new hobby, but fishing is the perfect way to support positive mental health and enhance social interactions. Check out this blog https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/october-2019/best-reasons-to-go-fishing

Wonder Community – Kicks History Revised Part 2

Wonder Community – Kicks History Revised Part 2

Like history, sneakers are multifaceted, constantly birthing moments, being written and influencing the present and the future. Join Sutton as he traces the lines from war-torn countries to an American subculture gone mainstream. We will stroll through history and link the sneaker culture as it relates directly and indirectly. 

This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be provided after registration.

*If you are not a member of the Wonder Community yet, please complete the New Member Registration Form.

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Wonder Community – Kicks History Revised Part 1

Wonder Community – Kicks History Revised Part 1

Like history, sneakers are multifaceted, constantly birthing moments, being written and influencing the present and the future. Join Sutton as he traces the lines from war-torn countries to an American subculture gone mainstream. We will stroll through history and link the sneaker culture as it relates directly and indirectly. 

This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be provided after registration.

*If you are not a member of the Wonder Community yet, please complete the New Member Registration Form.

REGISTER

New Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning Launches

New Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning Launches

Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning

Southern Virginia and surrounding areas now have a new self-development program at their fingertips—the Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning, supported by IALR. This online community learning platform offers in-person and virtual learning and teaching opportunities; networking; and charitable giving options.

“We at IALR have been exploring for years the path forward for an inclusive lifelong learning program that is truly owned by the community, and I’m extremely pleased with the result,” said IALR’s Jessica Beebe who has spearheaded the Wonder Community. “We appreciate the support of the Danville Regional Foundation to help launch this exciting new platform.”

To participate, people can join as a member, known as a supporter, or submit a proposal to become a presenter. Annual membership can be paid either monetarily, starting at $10, or by presenting a workshop, starting with one presentation. Benefits increase with each membership tier, with more invested supporters receiving professional development coaching and more. Sixty percent of each supporter’s payment goes toward a charity of choice or toward another individual’s membership. Membership scholarships are available for those in need.

Visit www.wondercommunity.org to learn more, join, or submit a proposal to present. Beebe welcomes invitations to speak to groups and organizations about the program; contact her at jessica.beebe@ialr.org or 434.766.6745.