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P&HCC program expansion Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) announced the expansion of its Building Trades Academy, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to workforce development and hands-on career training. The $2.6 million project, funded by the Workforce Pipeline Funds of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), will enhance the Academy’s training capacity while maintaining uninterrupted learning for current students.
The Building Trades Academy has long served as a resource for individuals pursuing careers in skilled trades, providing industry-relevant instruction and hands-on experience in fields such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry. This expansion will modernize existing facilities, introduce new state-of-the-art equipment and increase classroom and lab space to accommodate a growing student body. People are also reading.
.. “This expansion will allow us to serve more students and better prepare them for high-demand careers in the skilled trades in the communities served by P&HCC, all while continuing to deliver quality education throughout the renovation process,” P&HCC President Greg Hodges said.
Construction is set to be completed by June 2026, and all programs and classes will continue on a regular schedule during the renovation period. For more information about the Building Trades Academy or to enroll in upcoming courses, please visit patrickhenry.edu or call 276-656-0260.
The Living Storybook “The Living Storybook: Alice in Wonderland” will take audiences on a whimsical journey through Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale, with two performances on April 19 at the historic Star Theatre in Downtown Stuart. Presented by Once Upon a Blue Ridge and hosted by One Family Productions, this family-friendly stage production brings to life a world where nothing is quite as it seems — riddles go unanswered, time behaves oddly and curiosity leads the way. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts The show marks the first community theatre production at the Star Theatre since its reopening under Town of Stuart ownership, reviving a tradition of live, local performance in a venue steeped in cinematic and theatrical history.
Audiences can expect to meet all the curious characters in a performance that stays true to the spirit of Carroll’s classic: clever, strange, and full of wonder. Written and directed by Peter Holland of Once Upon a Blue Ridge and including a variety of original songs, the show features community actors from Patrick, Henry, and Stokes counties. The show runs under an hour and is suitable for all ages.
The show will run at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.
m.) and at 7 p.m.
(doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on April 19.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students (17 and under) and are available now at startheatreva.com or at the door on the day of the show. Beer, wine, and traditional concessions will be available for purchase.
Expressions 2025 Artists, including students in grades 9-12, who live within a 100-mile radius of Martinsville are invited to enter work in Expressions 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.
m. on May 17 at Piedmont Arts. Expressions is the annual open-entry exhibition presented by Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts.
All submitted works in compliance with the entry rules are accepted into the exhibition. Artists may enter up to two pieces of work that were completed in the last two years. Works previously exhibited in past Expressions are not eligible.
All entries must be made during the designated time frame, and no early or late entries will be accepted. Artists should review the entry form with complete entry rules before submitting work. Entry forms are available at Piedmont Arts and online at PiedmontArts.
org. This year’s contest will be judged by Gretchen Carr, gallery manager at Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley, West Virginia. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in seven categories, as well as purchase awards, the Lynwood Artists Award and Best in Show.
This exhibit is sponsored by Sovah Health and King’s Grant. For more information on exhibits and events, visit PiedmontArts.org.
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