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KIWANIS CLUB NOMINATIONS: The Danville Kiwanis Club is accepting nominations for Kiwanis Outstanding Citizenship Award which will be presented Dec. 3. Deadline for nominations is Nov. 1. Nominations can be mailed to Kiwanis Club of Danville, P.O. Box 1701, Danville, VA 24543.

CITY OF DANVILLE: The Municipal Building and all other city government offices will be closed Monday for Columbus Day. Also, the public library and the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed. However, Danville Transit will operate, and household trash and yard waste will be collected Monday as regularly scheduled. Government offices, the library and courthouse will reopen Tuesday.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY: All Pittsylvania County offices and departments will be closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day. 

COUNTRY BREAKFAST/OPEN HOUSE: VFW Post 647 will hold a country breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Open house will be held from noon to 4 p.m.  

BRUNSWICK STEW & BAKE SALE: Lakewood Community Church, 129 Clarks Mill Road, Ringgold, (next to Ringgold Flea Market) for $8 per quart with pick up 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Danville Blood Bank will be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call 434-822-5153 to place order for stew.

FUNDRAISER FOR BACHELOR'S HALL FIRE DEPARTMENT: Bachelor's Hall Fire Department will hold a fundraiser with pinto bean dinner beginning at 5 p.m. at cost of $8; music at 7 p.m. (no charge) with Shelton & Williams. Donations will be accepted for Bachelor's Hall Fire Department. Attendees may bring a lawn chair. All events will be hosted inside. For more information, call 434-489-8080 or 434-548-2179.

SHARP TOP HIKE & APPLE PICKING: Explore Sharp Top mountain in Peaks of Otter then go to Johnson's Apple Orchard. Shuttle included in ticket price; apples and any items purchased from orchard are not. Registration required by Oct. 3 by calling 434-799-5150. Cost is $30. Leaves City Auditorium at 10 a.m. returning at 4 p.m. 

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE TO MEET: The Pittsylvania County Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Pittsylvania County Historical Building, 340 Whitehead Drive, Chatham.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Danville Police Department will hold National Night Out for city residents at 5:30 p.m. at Westmoreland, 540 Gay St.; 6:30 p.m. at Grove Park Shelter, Southland Drive; and 7 p.m. at Slade Building, 135 Jones Crossing. There will be food, music and games. For more information, call Ashtyn Foddrell at 434-797-8898, extension 5 or ashtyn.foddrell@danvilleva.gov.

DANVILLE CRIME STOPPERS BANQUET FUNDRAISER: The Danville Crime Stoppers organization will hold its banquet fundraiser at the Stratford Conference Center starting at 6 p.m. The banquet includes dinner, speaker, entertainment and door prizes. Individual tickets are $50. Corporate tables for eight are $400. For ticket information, call or email the organization's secretary John Wilt at 434-770-8822 or jbwilt@yahoo.com. The purpose of the banquet is to raise the visibility of the Danville Crime Stoppers program that pays "cash for clues" regarding criminal activity and fugitives from justice.

CATWALK IN COSTUMES: The Danville Police Department will host Catwalk in Costumes at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the new Danville Police Department headquarters, 1 Community Way for ages preschool to high school. Each participant will receive a gift card. Prior to participating, with parental permission, each participant must show their custom to youth engagement officer Cpl. Sylvia Brooks. For more information, contact Brooks at 434-797-8898, ext. 1.

CAMPFIRE UNDER THE STARS: Join camping under the stars for ages 5 and up (parents required to stay with their children) from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Coates Recreation Center. Bring a blanket and chair. No fee. Register by Sept. 1 by calling 434-799-5150.

COATES FALL FESTIVAL: Coates fall festival for youth and families at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with costume contests, pumpkin painting, s'mores, dancing, a movie and more. For more information, call 434-799-5150.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 325 will hold a pancake breakfast with biscuits and gravy from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Post home for $7.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S: Walk to End Alzheimer's disease will begin at the Carrington Pavilion with check-in at 8 a.m. and opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. To sign up as a walker or team member or to learn more about becoming a sponsor or volunteer at the walk, visit alz.org/danvillewalk or call 800-272-3900.

INTERGALACTIC EXTRAVAGANZA: Explore outer space, make luminescent crafts and dance like an extraterrestrial in this glow-in-the-dark party at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 5 and up. Registration required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

THE WRITE STUFF-WRITERS' GROUP: Share with the group or just come to discuss the craft. All genres and writing styles are welcome at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up. Registration is required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Listen to stories, sing and dance and complete a craft in this story time series 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION JUNIOR NATURALIST: Join the local junior naturalist program as they explore the different parks. Each program will focus on different topics of interest specific to Danville, including wildlife, plant life, wetlands and insects. For ages 5 to 10 held at Anglers Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with registration required by calling 434-799-5150, Danville Parks and Recreation. No fee. 

SHORTS & SWEETS BOOK CLUB: The book club will be discussing "Dragon" by H.P. Lovecraft and other spooky tales, along with enjoying tasty treats in honor of the season for ages 18 and up at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?: Join the Ruby B. Archie Library on the second floor for a spooky night of tricks and treats after the library closes. Play zombie games, create a creepy craft and eat pizza from 5 to 7 p.m. for grades six to 12. Registration required by calling 434-799-5195.

APPRECIATION QUILT GROUP TO MEET: The Appreciation Quilt Group will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 815 N. Main St., South Boston. The group creates throw size quilts for veterans in appreciation of their service to our country. New volunteers always welcome, and no experience is necessary. For more information email spboelte@gmail.com or call 540-272-9169.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Listen to stories, sing and dance and complete a craft in this story time series 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.

FALL RIVER CLEAN-UP: Day of service to clean up the Dan River as will be partnering with the Danville Science Center to complete the clean-up excursion. Free program, supplies are first come, first served. From 9 a.m. to noon meet at the Pepsi Building. Registration required by calling 434-799-5150, Danville Parks and Recreation.

ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Archery 101 Workshop held at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 17 at cost of $12. Registration is required by calling 434-799-5150.

DANVILLE RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO MEET: Danville Retired Teachers Association to meet at 10:30 a.m. at Melville Avenue Baptist Church, 745 Melville Ave. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Coulson, physical therapist from Commonwealth Health Care at Home. Refreshments will be served and business meeting will follow.

UNREQUIRED READING-CLASSICS BOOK CLUB: Join the discussion for a fresh perspective on the classics read in high school at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 18 and up. "The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H.G. Wells will be discussed. Registration is required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

TREE HOUSE TUESDAY: Learn about ninjas and twisters, perform experiments and make crafts in this literary Steam program at the Ruby B. Archie Library Maker Space from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 12. Registration required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY: Dress up as a favorite book character for a night of spooky fun and games at the Ruby B. Archie Library on the second floor. The event is for all ages from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration required by calling 434-799-5195. No fee.

FREE HOT DOG LUNCH: Lunch will be handed out from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 409 Arnett Blvd.

JOB RESOURCE FAIR: Danville Community College, in partnership with the Danville/Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, the city of Danville, Pittsylvania County Community Action, PATHS, BrightView and Goodwill Industries Inc. will host a community-wide Job Resource Fair at the Community Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, or to reserve a space as a business seeking employees, contact Barry Mayo at barry.mayo@danville.edu or call 434-797-8429.

DANVILLE AREA CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY CONCERT: A salute to veterans will be held at St. Luke's United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. with the Danville Area Choral Arts Society presenting "Lift Every Voice and Sing," "American Anthem, I Dream A World" and "The Testament of Freedom" as part of the recognition of all veterans in attendance. Admission is free.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME CEREMONY & BANQUET: The Pittsylvania County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony and banquet will be held at 5 p.m. at Tuscarora Country Club. For more information, call 434-724-4343 or 434-724-5046.

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TALENT SHOW: The Danville Police Department will host its second annual Youth Engagement Talent Show at the new police department headquarters, 1 Community Way, in the multipurpose room, at 5:30 p.m. Students ages pre-school to 12th grade will be eligible to compete. A pre-audition to ensure participants meet the requirements require a 10-15 second sample of their act or talent in front of a Danville police officer. It can be an officer on the street, at a school or by coming to the police headquarters. After the audition a form must be completed by the officer or participant to sign up for the final audition. The deadline is Oct. 31. After the pre-audition, youth will audition in front of judges. Date and time of final audition will be released at later date. The top candidates will perform during the show on Nov. 18. For more information, contact Cpl. Sylvia Brooks, youth engagement unit, at 434-979-8898, ext. 4.

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