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🌱 Night Ranger is bringing their 1980s hits to Danville next fall
Danville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Danville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Night Ranger is bringing their 1980s hits to Danville next fall
- Community remembers Averett College alumna Carole McQuade Dean
Also on today's calendar: Ailey II Master Class - 9-12th Grade and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Decreasing clouds and warmer, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Night Ranger Shares New Tour Dates for 2027 (wearesierravista.com) — Night Ranger has added a Danville stop to their 2026–27 tour, playing The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia on November 20, 2026. The band’s schedule spans casinos, theaters, and cruises nationwide, giving local classic rock fans plenty of time to plan for tickets and a big arena-style show close to home. 
• Carole M. Dean (gcnews.com) — Carole McQuade Dean, an Averett College alumna who studied in Danville before building a long career and family life in New York, has died at 84. Her obituary recalls her college years here, her marriage, travels, and the joy she found watching her sons and grandsons grow, while her family thanks friends and relatives for their support.
📸 Around Danville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Ailey II Master Class - 6th-8th Grade →
The Meredith Gravely School of Dance, 415 Main Street, Danville
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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Indoor Walking Club →
City of Danville Calendar, 1725 Westover Drive, Danville
9:30 am -
ENERGY After School: Green Street →
City of Danville Calendar, 827 Green St., Danville
3:30 pm -
ENERGY After School: Camp Grove →
City of Danville Calendar, 119 Bradley Road, Danville
3:30 pm -
LEGO Brick Engineers →
City of Danville Calendar, 511 Patton St, Danville
4:00 pm -
Ailey II Master Class - 9-12th Grade →
The Meredith Gravely School of Dance, 415 Main Street, Danville
6:30 pm -
Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit →
Location Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Ave. Danville VA, 150 Slayton Ave., Danville -
Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit 2026 →
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville
8:30 am -
LEPC Meeting →
Danville Fire Station 1, 600 Lynn Street, Danville
12:00 pm -
Ailey II →
George Washington High School, 280 Christopher Lane, Danville
7:00 pm -
Praise Painting at Main Street Art Collective in Danville, VA! →
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Praise Painting Party at Main Street Art Collective →
Main Street Art Collective, Danville
6:30 pm
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Volunteers Needed!
— Training Provided! Ages 16 and up. Bachelors Hall Volunteer Fire Department 1301 Berry Hill Road Danville, VA 24541 (Nextdoor Berry Hill) - YARD and MOVING SALE 230 Parkview Place
Saturday at 8 o’clock Furniture, couches , clothing, household items, dog items crates cages toys etc Come on out check us out !!! 230 Parkview… (Nextdoor Beverstone Park)
- Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Danville. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chatham
- High school scores from around Virginia (rocktownnow.com)
Martinsville
- Martinsville Warming Center moving to larger location (wset.com)
- Blue Star Mothers chapter serves military families in Southside Virginia (wdbj7.com)
- Mayor Jones encourages Martinsville residents to conserve water (wset.com)
Ok Danville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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