IALR September 2023 Newsletter
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
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.
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 – Kids and Stress: How Guardians Can Support Their Children
Virtual Event held on Zoom
Join Shatiera Porte’e as she helps parents and guardians identity causes of stress for children, understand the impact of stress and become more empathetic toward their children’s experience.
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
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.
Wonder Community – Cricut Part-Two – Bumper Sticker Design
Brian will demonstrate how to use the Cricut to make a bumper sticker for your car. The bumper sticker will say, “Your Hometown is Home”. For example, Danville is Home.
*If you are not a member of the Wonder Community yet, please complete the New Member Registration Form.
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.
Wonder Community – What is a Cricut? An Introduction to the Popular At-Home Crafting Machine!
Join Brian as he explains and demonstrates the popular at-home die-cutting crafting machine.
Members will walk away with their own personalized water bottles.
Limited to 10 spots.
*If you are not a member of the Wonder Community yet, please complete the New Member Registration Form.
IALR February 2022 Newsletter
New Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning Launches
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.
