Welcome to the River District! |
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510 Spring Street
319 Lynn Street
319 Lynn Street
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Congratulations to GET Boosted Grant Recipients!
Click on the Blog links to read more about each business.
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It's time to celebrate another River District business, and GET Boosted grant recipient!
Blush and Glow Spa in Danville, VA located at 530 Main Street, Suite 207 used the GET Boosted funds to create marketing materials and videos based on the businesses recent rebranding.
The spa offers waxing, facials, airbrush tanning, brow shaping and lash services. And they have some fun new things happening soon!
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We are happy to feature yet another River District business who is doing something new! Urban Fitness - Total Body Synergy Training used GET Boosted funds to purchase 6 (they have 11 total) spin bikes. Classes have already started, and are open to the public. It's a great full body cardio and body shaping workout. You can reserve your spot at:
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River District Ribbon Cuttings |
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Main Street Now Conference |
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Local and regional civic leaders,
Are you interested in learning more about Main Street Revitalization? You can sign up for the Main Street Now conference happening this year in Richmond, VA for a discounted rate of $125. This is a wonderful gathering of thousands of Main Street Revitalization professionals, with wonderful ideas to share. Join us!
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Job Openings in the River District |
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Spectrum Medical Has job openings for a Clinical Research Coordinator, a Registered/Certified Medical Assistant for Family Practice, and a Registered/Certified Medical Assistant for Pain Management. Learn more and apply at: https://spectrummed.com/careers/
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PATHS is hiring for many positions, including Optometrist! Locations include the School-Based Health Center at George Washington High School and PATHS offices in Chatham, Boydton, Danville, and South Boston. Learn more and apply at https://www.pathsinc.org/careers/open-positions
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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region plans to hire a full-time Grant and Scholarship Administrator to provide programmatic and administrative support for The Foundation’s grant making and scholarship activities. The position ensures The Foundation’s programmatic goals are achieved with high regard for quality and accuracy. Learn more.
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Mornings on Main
Monday, April 25th @ 10 am
In-person and virtual - RSVP Please!
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Special Topic: The River District "Outdoor Refreshment Area"
Special Guest Ryan Dodson, Assistant City Attorney will speak to us about the proposed zoning change and what it means for the River District.
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Missed the March Mornings on Main? Watch it here: |
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For more information on being involved in the planning process for the City's Park System you can:
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Sign up with Parks and Recreation at bit.ly/danvilleparkplan or call 434-799-5200
- Attend Parks and Recreation's community planning events
- Participate in park planning meetings
- Join your neighbors and champion park improvement
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Danville City Council Meeting
April 5th @7pm
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Danville City Council will be considering amending the city code to include the River District as an "Outdoor Refreshment Area." If the amendment passes, the process of getting a special license will begin. The law will go into effect once the license is obtained. |
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Racin' and Tastin' to benefit Danville's Festival in the Park
Friday, April 1st: 5:30pm - 10:30 pm @ Danville Community Market
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Racin' & Tastin' at the Danville Community Market from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. with barbecue and open bar (5:30 to 10 p.m.) Entertainment by Mended Fences. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Ticket cost is $35 individual; $400 corporate table. For tickets or information, call 434-793-4636. |
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Bridge to Bridge Danville
Run and Bike
April 9th, 2022
Registration ends April 8th
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Cabin Fever Music Series
The Stallions
April 16th, 2022: 7:30p-11pm
629 Craghead Street
Tickets are $10 at the door.
$75 tables of 6 available: all ahead, 434-799-5200.
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Creative's Roundtable
April 24th, 2022 5 pm
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Come meet, mix, & mingle with the creatives of our area! With the goal of connecting, all artistic individuals, groups, and businesses in Danville, VA are invited. Introductions, forming a Danville Art Council and planning a community art showcase event are the priorities determined for the next meetup. |
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Movies at the Crossing
April 29th, 8:30 pm (gates open at 7:00 pm)
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River District Announcements and Promotions |
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Visit the River District Event Calendar to find community events, art classes, live music shows, and more...
(RDA may still make decisions about which events can be included in the calendar - thank you for understanding!)
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City of Danville launches a new online portal for applying for and managing permits. |
The City of Danville today announced the launch of a new online portal that will allow citizens to apply for permits and manage permits electronically instead of making an office visit.
The portal provides real-time updates, faster processing, quicker turnaround, and the ability to print permits directly from the portal.
Use the online permit portal to:
- Submit applications for permits, projects, and special event
- Pay online.
- Submit files and information.
- Check the status of a permit application.
- Download plan review comments and approved plans.
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Applications for planning, engineering, fire, building and trade permits, and special events may also be submitted in-person at the appropriate office.
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Ideafest - Win Start-up Funds - Applications due April 8th |
IdeaFest is a Business Pitch Competition where 20 finalists will pitch their startup idea to a panel of judges and a live audience. The top three competitors will be awarded $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place and $2,000 for third place.
Winners of the competition will also be eligible to receive twenty-five hours of free business consulting from The Launch Place. The Launch Place, assists with business formation, job creation and retention through its business consulting services and investment funding, while having a dual responsibility to recruit and retain entrepreneurs to the Dan River Region. The IdeaFest competition exposes The Launch Place’s services and funds to start-up companies that are ready to establish or seeking early stage capital. The Launch Place could potentially invest in the company from its Seed and Pre-Seed Funds.
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Dominion Crossfit is now offering a discounted class package "Fresh Start" for those wanting to get back into a fitness routine!
308 Court Street
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The package includes two fourty-five minute classes per week. Fresh start classes are offered Monday and Wednesday at 6:30am and 6:45pm. |
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Smokestack Theater Company has moved to 319 Lynn Street! |
Theater Explorers Workshop: Use discount code RDA319 for a 25% discount!
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Summerstack: Auditions for youth entering 6th-12th grades. They will do the play, Firebringer.
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Butterfly Hello!
April 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Join us as we open up the Butterfly Station & Garden for a new year. Enjoy free admission to the garden, family friendly activities, crafts and more!
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Nana Karen's will be closed from April 2nd - April 11th.
When they reopen on April 12th the new hours will be:
Tuesday - Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
SATURDAY Brunch: 8 am to 2:30 pm.
Sunday - Monday: CLOSED
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New Spring Fashion at Rippe's!
559 Main Street
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New spring fashion arrives daily at Rippe’s!
Dresses are “in” this year and Rippe’s selection is their best yet.
Plus, mark your calendar for a trunk show with Patricia Nash handbags April 21st-23rd!
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Free Wine Tastings!
Vintages by the Dan
312 Main Street
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Free Wine Tastings every Saturday from Noon-4:30 featuring Italian wines for the month of April. |
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Hours of Operation are:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Virginia Professional Photographers Association Class Hosted by Photography by Lisa
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April 23, 2022: 12:30-4pm
Hands-On Class for Prospective and New Drone Pilots
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Book Club at the Dog-Eared Page |
February Book Club Meeting: Friday, April 2nd @ 5:15pm
The Book Club will be discussing "In the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt. You can pick up a copy at the store!
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Main Street Art Collective hosts classes all month long. |
Visit the Main Street Art Collective website for event details and to register. |
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Impotters: Adult and Family Friendly Classes, and Courses |
Impotters offers one time workshops for adults and families, and ongoing clay courses for those who want to learn more about pottery. View and sign up for classes on their website. |
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What is the River District Association? |
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Do you want to be a part of a thriving River District? RDA takes Board of Directors applications all year long. Fill out an interest form to be considered for the next board opening!
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Mission:
RDA's mission is to ensure the long term viability of Danville's River District as a center of business and civic life, and a source of community pride.
Vision:
Danville's River District will be a vibrant place to live, work, and visit for the diverse population of Danville and the greater Dan River region.
Board of Directors:
Kelvin Perry
CoD Economic Development
President
Steven Osborne
International Mission Board
Vice President
Stuart Smith
FCS, Inc
Treasurer
Christy Harper
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce
Secretary
William Crumpton
Compassion Healthcare
Immediate Past-President
Rachel Covington
Hawthorne and Jade Design Co. LLC
Robin Jones
Vintages by the Dan
Varun Sadana
The Launch Place
Drew Herring
West Main Baptist Church
Emma Sellers
Averett University
Shani Gaylord - Hunter
PATHS, Inc.
Dr. Andrew Hessler
Danville Dental Associates
Kunal Patel
First National Bank
Irving M. Perez
American National Bank and Trust Company
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Who We Are
The River District Association (RDA) is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors which includes representatives from River District businesses and property owners, the City of Danville, and other community stakeholders.
What We Do
RDA follows the Main Street model to coordinate the public-private partnerships required to revive the River District. We work with the City of Danville, area businesses, and institutions to develop programs and events to get the community working together to market the area's unique assets, to get the district in top physical shape, and to attract and retain businesses.
Why We Do It
As our City Council and City Manager have publicly stated, the economic health of the city is impacted by the River District. A downtown with empty buildings and blight conveys a negative image. A prosperous downtown tells the world that the business sector can work well with the City to bring about positive change. With a number of development projects taking place, the River District has reclaimed its role as a vital, important and pleasant place to work, shop, and have fun.
What You Can Do
We need YOU! Would like to play an active role in the revival of the River District? Do you have any special ideas or talents, or simply want to volunteer with a project, please contact us by phone at 434-791-0210 or by email. One of our dedicated volunteer board members will respond.
River District Association Staff
Diana Schwartz: Executive Director
Kirsten Aherron: Communication and Events Manager
Will Mackaman: Programs and Services Manager
Alyssa Turner: Bookkeeper and Office Manager
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River District Association | www.riverdistrictassociation.com
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