Saturday, February 6
Spencer Ruritan Stew returns, $30 per gallon and $8 per quart. Pre-order by calling Terri at 276-340-1615. Stew will be delivered to vehicle.
Patrick Henry Community College will be offering a family day at their Fab Lab from 10 a.m. until noon, where families can use the laser engraver to create custom Valentine gifts. Admission is $15. To pre-register, call (276) 656-0260 or sign up at ph.augusoft.net.
Tuesday, February 16
Patrick Henry Community College will hold a virtual session on “Effective Communication for Virtual Teams” from 3-5 p.m. Admission is $59. To pre-register, call (276) 656-0260 or sign up at ph.augusoft.net.
Monday, February 22-23
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) will host the 2021 Industrial Hemp Summit – Virtual Edition over the course of this two-day period. Registration is now open at www.industrialhempsummit.info. Tickets are $50 through February 19. For questions or more information, please contact (434) 766-6605.
Thursday, February 25
Longwood Small Business Development Center will hold a virtual “Start-Up Workshop” for those interested in starting their own small business from 6-7 p.m. For more information or to register, visit https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=91410002.
Friday, February 26
Patrick Henry Community College will be holding a virtual session titled “Telework Plus Virtual School…Oh My!” from 12-1 p.m. The discussion is designed to assist working parents balancing work and daily life stressors. Admission is $29. To pre-register, call (276) 656-0260 or sign up at ph.augusoft.net.
ONGOING
MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness offers no contact application assistance for Virginia’s free or low-cost Medicaid plans (Children’s Medicaid/FAMIS, pregnancy Medicaid and Adult Health Care (birth to 64-years-old). Applications completed by phone (no contact). Call or text Ann Walker (276) 732-0509 to see if you qualify.
Danville Community College: The TRiO EOC (Educational Opportunity Centers) is a federally funded grant program to assist high school seniors and adults attending college. Free assistance ranges from selecting a career path and potential college to applying for financial aid and scholarships. Contact your local TRIO EOC today for your confidential appointment at (276) 694-8778 or eoc@danville.edu.
Southern Area Agency on Aging: SAAA is offering a series of “Fearless Caregiver Guides” from the publisher of “Today’s Caregiver Magazine” free to caregivers. Those interested can request all three titles “Successful Respite Solutions,” “Holiday Caregiving” and “Getting Friends and Families to Help” by calling SAAA at (276) 632-6442 or 1-800-468-4571. SAAA can also be reached by email at info@southernaaa.org.