The Virginia Rural Leadership Institute is taking registration through March 2 for a four-session program. A statement said the program “focuses entirely on retaining and attracting rural Virginians by developing leaders who are innovative, responsible, civic minded and build strong regional communities.”

Sessions will be held May 18-20 in Danville; June 28-30 in Tappahannock; Sept. 7-9 in Saint Paul; and Nov. 2-4 in Staunton. For details, visit cfrv.org/vrli.