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The Local Scripps Spelling Bee Champion; Luke Garcia, will be moving on to Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 22nd- 28th. The competition will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Approximately 285 spellers will be participating  in the National Scripps Spelling Bee. Attached is a photo of Pat Daniel presenting the trophy to Garcia. (From left to right) Alice Kilgore, Spelling Bee liaison at Sacred Heart School; Pat Daniel,…

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On April 22nd, 2016 Ben David Jewelers held an Alex and Ani fundraiser showcasing the Big Dipper and Little Dipper bracelets. This collection of Alex and Ani bracelets is Nationally recognized by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Pictured (left to right) is Pat Daniel Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area and Leon Davis, owner of Ben David Jewelers. Here Pat Daniel is presented with a check from 15%…

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On Saturday, April 9th, 2016, ten youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area attended an SOL Prep Game Day at the Alpha Phi Omega House in Danville, VA. The children were given games and activities to prepare them for the Math portion of the SOL’s. They all thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they learned and fellowshipped. This event was in conjunction with the Church Based Tutorial.

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On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area hosted a session entitled, “A Discussion About School Discipline.” 20 mentors, parents, and youth attended the session sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region.  Dr. Stanley B. Jones, Superintendent of Danville Public Schools  was the guest speaker.  He spoke about school discipline and what your next step should be in that situation.

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On Friday, April 1, 2016, 13 youth of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area traveled to Gretna, VA to the . The hostesses for this event was Big Brothers Big Sisters board member and Gretna theatre owner, Marie Young and board member, Kate Berger. Marie Young  treated the children to games and  activities. A pizza lunch was given followed by the movie, “Alvin and the Chipmunks”. The children had an awesome time!

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On Monday, March 21, a few littles of Big Brothers Big Sisters attended a Spring Event held at the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Joe Nicholson and members of the Willing Servants Sunday School Class hosted the event.  The kids enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt and Pizza Party. Joe  presented “The Real Meaning of Easter.”

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Our annual fundraiser,  was held on Saturday, March 12, 2016. There was bowling, games, face painting and door prizes. Thanks to all our supporters, volunteers, and staff.

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Trevor West is a graduating senior at Averett University. He has been a member of the Men’s Basketball Team for four years. Most important, he has been a dedicated volunteer all that time. The Big weekly visits his little, Shawn and spends time encouraging and giving him solid advice. Trevor and Shawn have a great relationship. When they get together they talk the entire time, but mainly they just have fun. What an enduring…

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On, Monday, February, 29, 2016 eight boys of Big Brothers Big Sisters attended a workshop entitled, “How to Tie a Tie”. This event was held at the United Way’s Large Conference Room. The instructor was Philip Haley, President of The United Way of Danville/ Pittsylvania Co. Not only did Mr. Haley teach two methods of tying a tie, he also advised them of what type of shirt to wear, and what kind of occasion…

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Curtis Carrington has been associated with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area’s program for over five years. He has been a school based mentor as well as a community based volunteer. He focuses on assisting the youth with improving self- esteem and confidence. He stated “I will go wherever the agency needs me.” He has been a devoted volunteer and enjoys working with a young male who was in need of a…

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