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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
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2023 Fire Safety Workshop
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a Fire Safety Workshop on Tuesday, May 23 at Calvary Baptist Church. Three firefighters from Station #1 gave information about what an emergency is and who to call. The participants got to see what "turn out" gear and the truck itself were all about. Thirty four people enjoyed the presentation and dinner afterwards. For more info, call Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
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2023 Regional Spelling Bee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area (BBBS of Danville Area) held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Twenty-six youth from Danville Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools, and Sacred Heart Catholic School participated in the Bee.
After nine rounds, Kamsiychuwu Ezgwu, 6th grader at OT Bonner Middle School, Danville, VA emerged as the winner. The winning word was epidermis. The winner is now on his way to National Harbor for the National Spelling Bee during Memorial Day week.
The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. Two of the judges were past winners of the Bee. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and other judge who were from the Averett University family. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.
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Averett University Athletics Kids Day
Saturday, April 1, Averett University Athletics will host Kids Day. Registration is free. Check out the flyer for more details.
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