A Jewel Worth Saving: Re-imagining Danville’s North Union Street |
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Danville, Virginia may be best known for the railroad system, including the wreck of the “Old 97" and a rich textile and tobacco history. But there is a block in downtown Danville, North Union Street, that also has a story of its own. |
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Community Events in the River District |
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Saturdays,
May through October
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
629 Craghead Street
Shop locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, canned goods, wine, coffee, crafts, and more!
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Tune in for an exciting announcement! |
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Business Announcements and Promotions |
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The Fashion Haus Studio is a full service creative agency specializing in luxury imagery and deliberate content creation. We create high end visual content designed to engage and connect with your target audience all while building your self esteem in the process!! |
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Photo Credit: The Dog-Eared Page |
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Danville's new bookstore, The Dog-Eared Page, Now Open! |
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10 -6
Saturday: 10-5
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Photo Credit: Riverwalk Event Rentals |
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Riverwalk Event Rentals and Décor is now selling Dixie Belle's paint and transfers! |
Head over to 404 Lynn Street to check out the multiple colors and options! They also have pattern transfers.
Also, be sure to keep an eye on their Facebook Page for possible upcoming class opportunities.
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Photo credit: Impotters Facebook Page |
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Visit their website for more information about their ongoing classes, wheel try-it session, and one day classes. |
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Photo Credit: Rippe's Apparel |
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Rippe's Apparel, Furs, Shoes is having a huge Summer Clearance Sale. |
Visit the store at 559 Main Street or shop online! |
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Vintage Boutique offers fashion consultations. |
Vintage Boutique has a great variety of clothes, shoes, and accessories. You can go browse, or get individualized fashion consults. Stop in at 214 N. Union. They are open Tuesday - Friday, 10 - 5, and Saturday, 11-4.
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New business, Let It Go, opens at 541 Bridge Street, Suite 3 |
Let it Go, specializes in colon hydro-therapy for gut health. This provides options & support for individuals seeking effective treatments outside of traditional medicine to improve & maintain gut health.
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Ballad Brewing hosts Oktoberfest September 18th |
Ballad Brewing's Oktoberfest Marzen will be on draft to celebrate, but brand new for this year will be the first-ever Ballad Brewing Stein Race at 4 pm. How it works - Ballad will have laid out an obstacle course. Your stein, filled with Oktoberfest, will be weighed before the start. Whoever has the fastest time and spills the least amount of beer, wins! You keep the stein and any beer left. Preregister to participate, or just come watch the fun. |
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Dry Fork Fruit Distillery Promotion:
All veterans, first responders and law enforcement receive 10% discount on all purchases
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Main Street Art Collective has many classes and activities for both kids and adults. |
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To Do in the River District |
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River District Event Calendar |
Visit the River District Event Calendar to keep up with everything happening in the River District.
Visit the 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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It's already time to share holiday greeting videos for our HOME for the Holiday's video production! This year, we are producing six 30-minute segments, to be released each Friday from November 26th to December 31st.
For the video:
- Create a 10 second video greeting.
- You can tell a joke, share your favorite holiday memory, or sing a song! Get creative!
Remember to start recording your video on the landscape orientation.
Share this with friends and family all over the state, country and world. We want as many people who live here or have a connection with Danville to participate.
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Job Openings in the River District |
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Dell'Anno's Pizza Kitchen: Dell'Anno's is hiring. Apply HERE.
American National Bank: American National Bank is hiring at its Downtown Danville office. Multiple positions available. See openings HERE.
Mucho Taqueria: More information HERE.
Infinity Global: Hiring a receptionist. More information HERE.
River District Auto Spa: Hiring a car detailer. More information HERE.
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Download the River District App: Distrx |
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The River District App: Distrx is a great way to find dining, retails, and services in the River District. |
Also, take a walking tour, participate in upcoming "apptivities" or check out the River District event calendar to see what's happening.
Thank you for enjoying the River District!
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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
Past-President
Rachel Covington
Hawthorne and Jade Design Co. LLC
Robin Jones
Vintages by the Dan
Danielle DuCré
Chatham Hall
Varun Sadana
The Launch Place
Drew Herring
West Main Baptist Church
Emma Sellers
Averett University
Shani Gaylord
PATHS, Inc.
Dr. Andrew Hessler
Danville Dental Associates
Kunal Patel
Daly Hotel Management
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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
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River District Association | www.riverdistrictassociation.com
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