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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area and the Danville Host Lions Club in partnership with Averett University is the proud sponsor of the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee. The event was scheduled for March 21, 2020 at Blount Chapel on the university’s campus. Due to the pandemic and the closure of schools in Danville/Pittsylvania County for the rest of the year, and Governor Northam’s order not to have more than 10 people in one…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area enjoyed Bowling for Fun with Bloom Ministries at Riverside Lanes. The girls practiced their bowling skills and learned new techniques from the women in the ministry. The evening ended with a hot dog supper. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-791-3700 ext 234.

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Littles of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area visited Ascension Lutheran Church for their annual Pancake Supper and Mardi Gras celebration. They feasted on blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, and eggs. The evening ended with a Mardi Gras parade and the youth singing “Oh When the Saints Go Marching In.” For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-791-3700 ext 234.

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Saturday, February 22, six Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area attended the 1 Dream One Team Gala at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Youth were able to mingle with the Edmunds brothers and other sports personalities. The youth tickets were provided by Delegate Danny Marshall and Jeffrey Haley, AMNB. For more information, call Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area were guests of Delegate Danny Marshall at the 2020 Session of the VA House of Delegates. Delegate Marshall met with the youth in his office building to explain the legislative process. The littles and their chaperones were escorted to the gallery of the House Chamber by Mary Franklin where they were introduced to the “full body” by Delegate Les Adams.  During their visit, the youth had an…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area Executive Director and Board Member attended the first City Council Session of the New Year. In honor of National Mentoring Month, the agency was presented a proclamation. The proclamation celebrates with the City of Danville and the premier mentoring organization National Mentoring Month 2020. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-791-3700 ext 234.

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Zinc Total Hair Salon sponsored an Angel Tree for 70 children and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area participants to have a Merry Christmas. Each child got at least a shirt, pair of pants, shoes, and a special gift. Zinc’s customers generously gave to each child they had a name for. Each gift made the season merry and bright. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-791-3700 ext 234.

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On Saturday, Dec 7, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area enjoyed the Annual Pancake Breakfast held at Sovah Health. Attendees enjoyed arts and crafts. Santa visited, and gifts were given. Thank you to the New Arbor Youth Choir for their performance. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700 ext 234.

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The Delta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. DONATE NOW, December 3 through December 19 at our tree at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA 24540) OR online now at BigLittleDanville.org/Donate.

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