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God's Pit Crew Wristbands
Piedmont Printing & Graphics/The Logo Shoppe is donating silicone wristbands to God's Pit Crew for a fund raiser that we believe will raise $15,000 - $20,000. These red & yellow bands (commemorating GPC's colors) are available to anyone who wants to show support by donating a MINIMUM of $10 & wearing the wristband at least through the summer.
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Vacation Bible School
Your child is invited to a week of fun with Vacation Bible School: Colossal Coaster World at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. VBS will be the week of June 9th, beginning at 6:15pm each night and wrapping up at about 9pm. Meals provided every night. Mount Vernon Baptist Church is located at 42 Mount Vernon Rd. Axton, VA 24054. For more information, call 276.650.2039.
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Fundraiser for God's Store House Featuring David Wilson of the New York Giants
Friday, June 21st, 6pm - 9pm, you're invited to join the fundraising efforts for God's Store House at Blackwell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia (4874 Riverside Drive). Please bring canned goods or make a donation for God's Store House while you're there. David Wilson, former VA Tech Hokie and current Starting Running Back for the New York Giants, will be on site for an autograph session 6pm - 8pm. Come hungry - BBQ provided by Armstead Hodges of Providence Fire Department (while supplies last). Also, there will be NFL and VT memorabilia up for auction - proceeds going to God's Store House and live entertainment by Terry Agnor's Band, "Woody and the Mis-Fit Toys" from 7pm - 9pm.
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Cornhole Tournament
Kentuck Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Cornhole Tournament Saturday, June 22nd. Registration is at 5pm and the tournament will kick off at 5:30pm and will continue until there is a winning team! This is happening rain or shine. $100 up for grabs for the winning team and a non-cash prize for the runner up team. Food and beverages available on site. For more information, contact via email at kentuckkvfd24@comcast.net.
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CROP Hunger Walk KickOff Meeting
The Danville Area CROP Hunger Walk will hold a kickoff meeting and awards ceremony Tuesday, May 28th at 6pm at God's Storehouse. At the meeting, they will recognize some of the outstanding participants from last year's walk, as well as provide information about the th annual CROP Walk to be held on October 6th. This walk raises money in support of God's Storehouse and other hunger relief programs. This is open to anyone interested in learning more about this walk. For more information, check out www.danvillecropwalk.org or contact them at recruitment@danvillecropwalk.org.
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Benefit Car Wash
Dan River Mustang Baseball team is having a car wash at Advance Auto on 58 East Saturday, June 29th. Car wash will begin at 8:30am and will continue until the last car is served. This is a fundraising car wash for a needy family.
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Scrap-a-ganza
Join a day of scrapbooking fun with friends at the Pelham Community Center Saturday, June 29th from 10am - 10pm. Just pay $15 to join in the fun and that price includes snacks and lunch! If you're interested, they ask that you pre-register to attend this event by calling Jessica Pritchett at 434.250.6327.
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North American Road Racing Association
Race the nation with the North American Road Racing Association, America’s new home for high-end, high-performance cars. The event features NARRA’s US GT Championship, Whelen US TimeTrial Championship, Viper SRT Cup, and the US Performance Driver Education program July 12th - 14th beginning at 8am. For more information, visit www.NARRAonline.com and www.f1000champ.com. Buy tickets by visiting www.VIRnow.com.
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Andrew Haley Memorial Junior Golf Tournament
Andrew Haley Memorial Smith Mountain Lake Lions Junior Gold Tournament is played over two days (July 22nd and 23rd) on two different golf courses: The Waterfront in Franklin County and Mariners Landing in Bedford County. All entrants are entitled to one practice round at each golf course the week before the tournament. Eligible golfers: all girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 19 who have established handicaps by July 22nd, 2013. Registration fee is $65 before June 22nd and $70 after June 22nd - it includes all fees for participants and lunch each day. Register online at www.haleylionsjrgolf.com. For more details, contact Ron Jamison at 540.721.2361.
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ChumpCar World Series-"VIR 24-Hour Classic"
It will be a hot summer night at VIR when Chump Car returns with your favorite wacky “junkers n’ clunkers” 24-hr endurance race. This series is for gear-heads, for people who love driving and driving fast. It’s not about gimmicks or theatrics. Rather, it’s for grassroots race teams and for Chumps like you that have always wanted to go road racing without all the hassle. It’s about “Joe Average” and almost-race-ready cars August 10th - 11th. Visit www.chumpcar.com for series and entry information. Buy tickets by visiting www.VIRnow.com.
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CCS Fall CycleFest of Speed Motorcycle Roadracing
Best teams & riders onto the track. Look for extremely close, side-by-side, knee dragging action as the contenders separate themselves from the pretenders for the coveted season crown, September 21st - 22nd, beginning at 8am. Visit www.CCSracing.us for all the news leading up to this event! Buy tickets by visiting www.VIRnow.com.
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Heacock Classic Gold Cup presented by SVRA
Old friendships & cherished memories will return with every turn of the tire as VIR continues the tradition of its annual Gold Cup Historic Races & Car Show - with live music & special entertainment, September 27th - 29th. Go to www.VIRnow.com for coming announcements! Buy tickets at www.VIRnow.com.
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American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron
VIRginia International Raceway and our partners in the surrounding communities are thrilled to see the historic assault that will be delivered by the American Le Mans Series by Tequila Patrón, including the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama and Cooper Tires Prototype Lites powered by Mazda. VIR is proud to present our fans and sponsors with the leaders in cutting edge racing technology and the global leaders in Green Racing—racing at speeds never before seen at our historic track, October 2nd - 5th. This is truly an event not to be missed. For more information about the series and this event at VIR, visit www.americanlemans.com. Buy tickets at www.VIRnow.com.
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SCCA Charge of the Headlight Brigade (13-Hour Enduro)
Hosted by the NC Region SCCA, this will be one the stops that makes up the coveted Triple Crown of amateur endurance racing. With great food, lodging and good times in store, settle in for a day to remember, October 26th. Full event information can be found at www.NCRscca.com.
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ChumpCar World Series (Twin 7-Hour Races)
This series is for gear-heads, for people who love driving and driving fast. It’s not about gimmicks or theatrics. Rather, it’s for grassroots race teams and for Chumps like you that have always wanted to go road racing without all the hassle, December 7th - 8th. It’s about “Joe Average” and almost-race-ready cars. Visit www.chumpcar.com for series and entry information. Buy tickets at www.VIRnow.com.
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After School Programs
Danville Parks, Recreation, & Tourism offers many programs for children after school, during intersession and school breaks. Please contact the following locations for information on what is available for your child. Glenwood Community Center: 799.6469, Coates Recreation Center: 799.6564, Stonewall Youth Center: 799.5199.
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Dance Classes
Mondays are Boogie Mondays! Learn new dances, make new friends, and get some exercise in the process. Class meets every Monday night, 7 till 8:30pm. Cost is $3 for city residents or get a dance card good for six visits for only $15. To register or for more info, call 799.5216.
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