Upcoming events in the Danville area

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is accepting applications for scholarships until Wednesday. High school seniors and college students can apply at www.cfdrr.org for more information.

UNREQUIRED READING, CLASSICS BOOK CLUB: Classics read in high school will be ready again just for run from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Visit www.readdanvilleva.org for a full list of titles. For ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

WEDNESDAY CLUB TO MEET: The Wednesday Club, 1002 Main St., will host Rick Barker, founder and president of Supply Resources and its affiliated companies. He will speak on the adaptive reuse of historic structures in Danville’s River District. The program will begin at at 3:45 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

EXHIBIT: Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History will open a new exhibit, Harriet Fitzgerald and the Abingdon Square Painters. The exhibit runs through May 29. Fitzgerald was born in Danville and achieved success in the art world as an artist and lecturer. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

THE WRITE STUFF,WRITERS GROUP: For those who love writing, join the group or come by to discuss the craft at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up. All genres and writing styles welcome. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. 

WEDNESDAY CLUB TO MEET: The Wednesday Club, 1002 Main St., will meet at 3:45 p.m. with “Voices of Women in Song,” featuring soprano Teri Bickham, who has had the privilege to sing all over the United States and Europe during her career, accompanied by Stephen Gourley. The meeting is free and open to the public.

WHODUNIT BOOK CLUB: Find a new favorite book at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.

INDOOR ROCKWALL: Workshop to go over climbing skills, and everyone will have a chance to climb the rock wall at Glenwood Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. for ages six to 17. Cost is $14 per person. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5150.

PARENT AND ME: PAINT AND SIP: Paint and sip class to attend with a child while enjoying juice and snacks. All paint supplies, juice and snacks will be provided. For ages 5 to 12 at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at cost of $20 per person. Registration required by calling 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.

OPERA ON THE JAMES: Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History will host the children’s and family short opera based on Brothers Grimm fairy tale at 3 p.m. Children free, adults $5, register separately on Eventbrite. For information, contact Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History 434-793-5644.

OPERA ON THE JAMES: Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History will host Opera on the James at 6 p.m. with songs from world capitals to Broadway performed by rising opera stars; adults $10, purchase on Eventbrite; for information, contact Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History 434-793-5644

ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.

FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.

CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.

ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment, and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.

HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon how they started. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.

THE WRITE STUFF, WRITERS GROUP: For those who love writing, join the group or come by to discuss the craft at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up. All genres and writing styles welcome. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. 

PUZZLERS CLUB: Join the group at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss and decode ciphers, riddles and logic puzzles. Email [email protected] to submit your own brain teasers for the group to solve. For ages 18 and up with registration required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

INDOOR ROCKWALL: Workshop to go over climbing skills, and everyone will have a chance to climb the rock wall at Glenwood Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. for ages 6 to 17. Cost is $14 per person. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5150.

DANVILLE CONCERT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS RHYTHM INDIA: Bollywood and Beyond Experience the vibrant costumes, dynamic music, and soulful rhythms of the ghungroo dancing bells from the echoing heartbeats of royal palaces and sacred temples to the swaying voices of desert villages and modern stages. Created by World Choreography Award Nominee and Telly Award Winning Director and Choreographer Joya Kazi, the performance features the Joya Kazi Unlimited dancers as seen on screens from Bollywood to Hollywood. Held at 7:30 p.m., George Washington High School Auditorium 701 Broad St. Cost is $30for adults and $15 for student. For tickets, visit danvilleconcert.org; eventbrite.com; Karen’s in the Danville Mall; Ginger Bread House; Main Street Art Collective and at the door.

CAMPFIRE UNDER THE STARS: Campout under the stars at Ballou Shelter 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. for ages five and up. Parents required to stay with children. Bring your own blanket and chair. No fee. Register a week in advance by calling, 434-799-5150.

PARENT AND ME: WEEKEND EXPLORATION: Meet at Anglers Park for a naturalist hike to explore Danville’s trails and learn more about the natural world as a family. Parents are required to stay during this program. Anglers Park shelter 21 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; no fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.  

UNREQUIRED READING – CLASSICS BOOK CLUB: Classics we read in high school, let’s read them again just for run from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Visit www.readdanvilleva.org for a full list of titles. For ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195.No fee.

ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let your creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.

BIRD HOUSE PAINTING: Prepare for birds by painting your own birdhouse at the Glenwood Community Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at cost of $15 per person. Birdhouse, paint and brushes all provided. For ages five and up. Parents must stay with their child throughout the program. For information, call 434-799-5150.

AVERETT ARTS PRESENTS: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a play while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, six tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box at 7 p.m. in the Pritchett Auditorium. Cost is $12 adults/$10 students/seniors (60 plus). Tickets can be purchased at averett.booktix.com or by calling 434-791-5867.

RACIN’ & TASTIN’: Racin’ & Tastin’ from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., Community Market; $40 individual/$500 corporate table; advance tickets only; on sale at Eventbrite.com. Entertainment by Mended Fences; all you can eat BBQ. Call 434-799-5150 for more information. 

AVERETT ARTS PRESENTS: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a play while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, six tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box at 7 p.m. in the Pritchett Auditorium. Cost is $12 adults/$10 students/seniors (60 plus). Tickets can be purchased at averett.booktix.com or by calling 434-791-5867.

DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT: Disc Golf Tournament at Ballou’s disc golf course at 1 p.m. for ages 16 and up. Cost $15 with registration required by calling, 434-799-5214.

AVERETT ARTS PRESENTS: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a play while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, six tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box at 7 p.m. in the Pritchett Auditorium. Cost is $12 adults/$10 students/seniors (60 plus). Tickets can be purchased at averett.booktix.com or by calling 434-791-5867.

AVERETT ARTS PRESENTS: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a play while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, six tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves. At least the losers get a juice box at 2 p.m. in the Pritchett Auditorium. Cost is $12 adults/$10 students/seniors (60 plus). Tickets can be purchased at averett.booktix.com or by calling 434-791-5867.

THE WRITE STUFF – WRITERS GROUP: If you love writing, join the group or come by to discuss your craft at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up. All genres and writing styles welcome. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. 

WHODUNIT BOOK CLUB: Find your new favorite book at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.

INDOOR ROCKWALL: Workshop to go over climbing skills, and everyone will have a chance to climb the rock wall at Glenwood Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. for ages six to 17. Cost is $14 per person. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5150.

ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let your creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.

6V6 ADULT DODGEBALL: Dive, duck, dip and dodge the oncoming throws coming from your opponents at the Squire Recreation Center playing dodgeball from 6 to 10 p.m. No fee. For more information, call 434-799-5214.

HORSEBACK RIDING AT SPRING VALLEY FARM: Join a local guide on horseback for a hour and then enjoy the petting zoo at Spring Valley Farm from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your own lunch. Trail ride/equipment is included in registration cost of $65 per person. Meet at city auditorium. Registration required a week in advance by calling, 434-799-5150.

SPRING ZIPLINE: Spring zipline at Dan Daniel Park from 2 to 4 p.m. for ages eight and up. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $15 per person with registration required a week in advance by calling 434-799-5150.

AVERETT SPRING CONCERT: Averett Singers will present their spring concert at 2:30 p.m. at the Pritchett Auditorium. Free admission.

TALK LIKE SHAKESPEARE: Learn more about the bard’s lasting legacy with a fun discussion, games, and more at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.

THE WRITE STUFF – WRITERS GROUP: If you love writing, join the group or come by to discuss your craft at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up. All genres and writing styles welcome. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. 

PUZZLERS CLUB: Join the group at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss and decode ciphers, riddles and logic puzzles. Email [email protected] to submit your own brain teasers for the group to solve. For ages 18 and up with registration required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

DANVILLE-CHATHAM HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK TOUR: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with slogan Reimagine That and showcasing reimagined spaces in town. The properties offered are: The Danville Science Center (all exhibits, except the Dome), Supply Resources Corporate Apartment, Vantage Art Flats Airbnb, The Bee Hotel, The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, Crema & Vine, Home of Iulian and Corrie Bobe (main floor and yard), Mark and Wendy Herman’s backyard garden. KatieDid Forals will offer a progressive floral demonstration all day. There will be two trolley 45 minute trolley tours narrated by Joyce Wilburn. Violin music will be offered for an hour in the Herman’s garden. Tickets will be available online by Feb. 6 and in March and April at The Ginger Bread House, Raywood Landscape Center and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. Ticket cost – $25 in advance, and day of $35 (only available at the DMFAH on tour day). The Wednesday Club will offer lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with reservations at cost of $20.

INDOOR ROCKWALL: Workshop to go over climbing skills, and everyone will have a chance to climb the rock wall at Glenwood Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. for ages six to 17. Cost is $14 per person. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5150.

CAMPFIRE UNDER THE STARS: Campout under the stars at Ballou Shelter 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. for ages five and up. Parents required to stay with children. Bring your own blanket and chair. No fee. Register a week in advance by calling, 434-799-5150.

AVERETT SYMPHONIC BAND SPRING CONCERT JOURNEYS: Averett Symphonic Band spring concert: Journeys will be held at the Pritchett Auditorium at 7 p.m. Free admission.

RIVER CLEAN UP: Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning Danville’s finest waterway, the Dan River by walking along the banks of the river as well as the Riverwalk to collect trash. Litter getters, gloves and trash bags will be provided. Registration not required. Meet at the Danville Science Center. Held from 9 a.m. to noon.

UNREQUIRED READING – CLASSICS BOOK CLUB: Classics we read in high school, let’s read them again just for run from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Visit www.readdanvilleva.org for a full list of titles. For ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195.No fee.

ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let your creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Listen to stories, sing and dance, and complete a craft at the Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space from 5 to 6 p.m. for all ages. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.

GARDENING 101: Join local master gardener on how to get your garden ready for the season during this hands-on program at Coates Recreation Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. No fee. For more information, call, 434-799-5150.

SPRING FORAGING: Learn all the different types of edible food located in your backyard. Local expert, Luke Bernard, explores and teaches how to identify common edible food on the trails in our parks for ages eight and up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Meet at Anglers Park. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. 

FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with your family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Listen to stories, sing and dance, and complete a craft at the Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space from 11 a.m. to noon for all ages. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.

ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment, and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages five to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.

STRIKING UP THE BAND: The How’s, What’s & Why’s of a University Band Program at 7 p.m., Averett University Student Center Multipurpose Room; free admission. Dr. Janet Phillips, associate professor of music, started a brand new band program. Through photos, videos and stories, she will show how it was done and how the program looks moving forward.