Halloween Family Fun Weekend
Looking for something to do this Halloween? Look no further, Halloween is happening in Danville - 3 days of spooky, sweet fun for the entire family!
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2019 Danville Halloween Parade
October 24, 7p
Visit Danville for its most well-known parade of the year! Trick-or-Treaters of all ages are invited to join us on October 24 at 7 p.m.

Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 3 p.m.

Did you know that Film Night is hosted by the Danville Arts Council? The group hosts Film Night twice a year as part of a series of small fundraisers to support the arts. They also host Dance Night, the ABC Fashion Show, and maintain a community art gallery.


Upcoming Events:

Dance Night
(November)

Artists in Residence
(December)

ABC Fashion Show
(February)


Visit www.danvilleartscouncil.org for more information.
Film Night at The Booth
October 25, 7:30 p & October 26, 2 p

Catch a showing of Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus at The Booth (328 Mill Street). Costumes are encouraged. Suggested donation $5/person.
Community Businesses Join Forces to Preserve the Preserve

Hawkins Chevrolet, Resurrection Movement Studio, Danville Health Alliance, & Danville Business Alliance have collaborated to host a fun Halloween-themed, family-friendly event, on Saturday, October 26,
10 a - 2 p at Hawkins Chevrolet to benefit the Montour Preserve.
Trick or Treat for YIP
A message from Jean Knouse, The Kiddie Korner
Good afternoon, 
 
This idea is coming to you late because I had the wrong date for the parade on my calendar. My apologies. 
 
When I was a child, Halloween was the time to trick-or-treat for UNICEF. From that experience-in-giving, which I have carried into adulthood, I came up with this idea for the Danville Business Alliance (DBA).  
 
The idea is that from Oct 25 through Oct 31, children - accompanied by an older teen or adult - would "trick or treat" at participating organizations. Children 4 - 12 would accomplish this by picking up a YIP Trick-or-Treat Box at the DBA Office, The Kiddie Korner, or The Knack Creative Studio. During those days (Oct. 25-31), if they visit your store or business, you would give them a gold coin and thank them for helping our community. Each gold coin represents $.50 that will be given in the child's name to Danville's YIP Organization. If you want to also give a small treat, that is up to you.   
 
Participation will cost $25 and you'll get 50 coins. Each additional amount of coins will cost $25.  ALL of the dollars will be given to YIP , even if all of the coins are not distributed. 
 
My descriptions aren't always as clear as I hope they will be, so if you have any questions, please call me, but PLEASE let me know if you want to participate ASAP.  
 
Thank you.
 
Jean Knouse, Owner
The Kiddie Korner
(570) 275-0109
 
Engaging young people in philanthropic “giving” is the purpose of the Foundation’s
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program.
 
YIP provides high school students with an opportunity to learn about philanthropy and participate in the grant making process. Students from school districts across the region form teams that research school based and community needs and strengths. Through surveys, interviews and consensus, each team develops criteria to prioritize their grant investments.
 
Students gain experience in teamwork, community needs, running meetings, building consensus, nonprofit finance and other topics. The program culminates with year-end celebration where each team of students presents their $5,000 in grant investments to their school and community. Eight school districts are participating in the program: Benton, Berwick, Central Columbia, Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech, Danville, Northwest, Shikellamy and Warrior Run.

24th Annual DACC 5K Run/Walk

Where: DACC Course
When: November 2, 9 am
Rain, shine, or snow

Registration:

Before 11/2 - $20 + long-sleeved shirt*
On 11/2 - $25*
Before or on 11/2 without shirt - $10

Register for the Annual DACC 5K Walk/Run! 15 age groups available, trophies and $100 prize to first place male and female overall winners. First three finishers in each age group will receive a medal.
The Exchange and DRIVE Host a Strong Towns Event in Bloomsburg on November 7th
Join us at the Greenly Center in downtown Bloomsburg on Thursday, the 7th of November, 6:30-8:30 p.m. , as special guest Charles Marohn of StrongTowns.org talks about “The Foolproof Town: Identifying Productive Places". No cost to attend, light refreshments available.

Among the questions that Strong Towns raises: What development do we want? What do we not want? What does “development” even mean? And how do we ensure wealth creation that benefits all of our fellow citizens?

Wherever you live in Columbia or Montour County – in town, borough, or township – these questions matter to you and to your communities: to your families, friends, and neighbors. This event aims to energize the region-wide discussion so people from throughout the Counties will work together to find answers for each of our places and for our region as a whole.

Please RSVP to Oren B. Helbok at The Exchange: 570-317-2596 or
Exchange@ExchangeArts.org.

The Exchange thanks our lead sponsor, DRIVE, which serves the economic development of both Montour and Columbia County by providing professional services to help businesses create and retain family-sustaining jobs. Other sponsors include Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc.; the Danville Business Alliance; the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation; the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau; the United Way of Columbia and Montour Counties; and Community Strategies Group.

Charles L. “Chuck” Marohn, Jr., is the founder and president of Strong Towns and the
author of Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity. He is a professional engineer licensed in the state of Minnesota and a land-use planner with two decades of experience;he holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s of urban and regional planning, both from the University of Minnesota. Marohn hosts the Strong Towns Podcast and has presented Strong Towns concepts in hundreds of cities and towns across North America. He is featured in the documentary film Owned: A Tale of Two Americas and was named one of the Ten Most Influential Urbanists of all time by Planetizen.

For more information about Strong Towns, visit StrongTowns.org .

For more information about The Exchange, visit ExchangeArts.org or Facebook.com/ExchangeArtsDotOrg or call 570-317-2596. For more information about DRIVE, visit DRIVEindustry.com or call 570-284-4296.
Studio B Yoga to Offer Yoga Retreat

To register, a $350 deposit is due by November 9 to the yoga studio. We require a minimum of 8 guests, we currently have 3. If we do not register enough people, everyone's deposits will be refunded. 
Hero's Fund Collecting Items for Christmas Care Packages

The Hero's Fund is collecting items for Christmas Care Packages to send to our soldiers deployed in Poland. Below is a list of preferred items to include:
  • cocoa, tea bags, instant coffee
  • Individual creamers, sugar
  • Individual packs of condiments
  • Single-serving packages of cereal, beef jerky, crackers, nuts, cookies
  • Ramen Noodle
  • Poweder drink mixes
  • Candy, licorice, gum (no chocolate)
  • Q-Tips
  • Tissues
  • Nail clippers
  • Boots, socks
  • Foot powder
  • Sports magazines
  • AA & AAA batteries (no lithium)
  • Disposable cameras
  • Paper, envelopes, pens, pencils
  • Phone cards (highly preferred)
  • Playing cards
  • Sunscreen
  • Toothpaste, toohbrushes, mouthwash
  • Lip balm
  • Shaving lotion
  • Shampoo
  • Lotion
  • Baby wipes
Donations can be dropped off at the Danville Business Alliance (620 Mill Street, Danville) between 9 a - 3 p, Monday through Friday.
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SAVE THE DATE

Ferry Street Growers Market
Saturdays, May 18 - November 23, 8 a.m. - noon

Danville First Baptist Trunk-or-Treat
October 23, 5:30-7:30

Danville Halloween Parade
Thursday, October 24, 7 p.m.
Rain Date: October 27, 3 p.m.

Family Film Night at The Booth
presented by the Danville Arts Council
Friday, October 25, 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat at Hawkins Chevrolet:
Preserve the Preserve
October 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Holiday Raffle at the DACC
October 28 - December 17
*during business hours*

Danville Primary School Trunk-or-Treat
October 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

DACC 5K Run/Walk
November 2, 9 a.m.

Holiday Open House
Saturday, November 23, 5-9 p.m.
Sunday, November 24, noon - 5 p.m.

Carriage Rides
November 23, 5-9 p.m.
December 8, noon - 4 p.m.
December 14, 5-8 p.m.

Hometown Holiday Celebration
Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8
See the Calendar of Events HERE.

Zing's Annual Community Christmas Concert
at Grove Presbyterian
Sunday, December 8
Stay tuned for details!
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