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September 1, 2011
News & Events
- Around the Valley
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Professional Kid
- Trail Quest
- Win A Family Pass to the Taubman Museum!
- Food Allergy Awareness
- Special Kids... Special Needs
- Blackberry Cobbler
- Extreme Makeover - Lunchbox Edition
- Geneology for Children
- Winners Page
- Donation and Volunteer Wish List
- KIDS EAT FREE!
Around the Valley
by Jennifer Chasse
I hope you all enjoyed the winds this weekend Irene provided and your family and friends fared well. I am so not missing Rhode Island right now. Many of our friends and family are still without power!
Our housewarming party Gimme Shelter was a lot of fun and e had such a good time with the Rolling Stones theme! Many of our guests could walk home which is always very cool. Nostalgic Candy hooked us up with wax lips, candy cigarettes and licorice which were such a hit! This is my third satisfied experience with Nostalgic Candy. See cool lunchboxes here in the online store, and keep them in mind for Halloween! Jayme at Unique Parties and Designs made me beautiful banners, signs and water bottle labels, and they were even better than I thought they would be! It’s these little touches that really made things special and its nice to treat your guests to something out of the ordinary. unfortuanly I have more ideas than time or talent, and that's where Jayme comes in. She is a secret weapon for hosts!
This week we visited 2 great playgrounds in Blacksburg. First, the Girl Scouts had an ice cream social at Nellie’s Cave Park which was an ideal background. Later in the week my children and I visited Hand in Hand playground which is always a hit. Listen up neighbors: we have lists of New River Valley girls requesting Girl Scout troops, and no leaders to lead them. Can you help? Better yet, can you enlist a friend or two and help? Believe me- having a terrific co-leader makes leading a troop a lot of reward for little output. Just ask my co-leader Clare! We also need a volunteer coordinator(s) to funnel new scouts into troops. This position is usually busy only in the fall.
Heavener Hardware continues to replace all my ripped up screens, and we are just about finished the second floor. I've been dropping one off each time I pick a screen up, and we will enjoy wide open windows minus the creatures for fall! Heavener is one of my picks for the 3/50 project. What are your 3 local stores you support faithfully?
I’m so looking forward to the long weekend. We have a few fun places to vist in mind, one being the Virginia Safari Park which has been on our bucket list since we moved here over a year ago. Is the Taubman Museum on your bucket list? if not, add it and be sure to enter to win one of 2 free family passes to the Taubman Museum this week! Enter on that page. There are lots of events on the calendar, and sincere thanks to those of you sending in fun events you find! Keep them coming and see you around the valley!
Thursday, September 1 - Story Time
Where: Christansburg Library at 125 Sheltman StreetWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Tots 15-24 months at 10 Todders 2-3 at 10:30How: Just show upCost: Free!For more info: call 540-382-6965
Thursday, September 1 - Blacksburg Nature Center Drop In
Where: Blacksburg Price House Nature Center. 107 Wharton Street, SE, BlacksburgWhen: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info: [email protected] or call 540-552-3914
Thursday, September 1 - Family Night
Where: Blacksburg Library at 200 Miller StreetWhen: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Just show upCost: Free!For more info: call 540 552-8246
Friday, September 2 - Christiansburg Pre-School Story Time
Where: Christansburg Library at 125 Sheltman StreetWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: ages 4-5How: Just show upCost: Free!For more info: call 540-382-6965
Friday, September 2 - VT Prices Fork Astronomy Observatory Open House
Where: Prices Fork Observatory. Travel west on Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg towards Radford. Pass Kipps Elementary School, turn right on Old Mill Road (just before Cox's Driving Range). Travel about 1/2 mile on Old Mill Road. There is a gate on the right, beyond which you can see the Observatory ( it looks like a short silo.When: 7:30 PM (8:30 EST)Who: All welcome!How: To find out if a particular Open House will occur as scheduled call 540-231-5719 after 6pm (when EST is in effect), or after 7pm (when EDT is in effect). A recorded message will tell you if the observatory will be open that evening. Please close the gate after driving through --- the area surrounding the Observatory is a Tech pasture.Cost: Free!For more info: http://www.phys.vt.edu/~jhs/astrophy/openhouses.html
Friday, September 2 - Movie on the Lawn - Ratatouille
Where: Alexander Black House, 204 Draper RoadWhen: 8:30 PMWho: All Welcome!How: Just show up. Bring a blanket.Cost: Admission and Popcorn are FREE!
Saturday, September 3 - Blacksburg Farmers Market Garlic Festival
Garlic Festival new this year!
Stay tuned for details on this new event that will celebrate this small but powerful vegetable! Music by Blacksburg-based bluegrass band (say that five times fast!) “Crossties”
Where: http://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com/location/downtown 200 Draper Road, BlacksburgWhen: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Just show up. Grocery bags welcome!Cost: Tasting admission: $2 Children’s Activities: FREEFor more info: http://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com
Saturday, September 3 - Make It & Take It at Micheal's
Where: Micheals Crafts 140 Constock Ave in ChristiansburgWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (while supplies last)Who: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show up.Cost: FreeFor more info: call 540.381.0648
Saturday, September 3 - Pinkalicious Party at the Christiansburg Library
Where: Christiansburg Library, 125 Sheltman Street, Christiansburg VAWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Ages 3 & upHow: Please sign up with the Circulation Desk (382-6965 ext. 15)Cost: Free!For more info: http://www.montgomery-floyd.lib.va.us/youthservices.php#news
Saturday, September 3 - Newport Fest
Where: 715 BlueGrass Trail Newport VAWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Bring a chair and a friend!Cost: Donations acceptedFor more info: www.halfacrepromo.com
Saturday, September 3 - Cinema On The Lawn
Where: Chateau Morrisette® is located in a spectacular mountain setting in Floyd County off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 171 and 172.When: 8:00 PMWho: All welcome, movie suitable for teens. Leashed dogs are welcome at this event.How: Just show up!Cost: Tickets are $5; wine and food sold separately.For more info: http://thedogs.com/index.php?pr=aboutus
Sunday, September 4 - Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette
Where:Chateau Morrisette 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd, VA 24091
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Just show up. Bring seating.Cost: Free!
Sunday, September 4 - Make It & Take It at Micheal's
Where: Micheals Crafts 140 Constock Ave in ChristiansburgWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (while supplies last)Who: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show up.Cost: Free with frame purchase.For more info: call 540.381.0648
Sunday, September 4 - Sunday Afternoon Jam
Where: Floyd Country Store
206 South Locust St.
Floyd VA 24091When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: All music lovers are invited to come and play or listen to an afternoon of impromptu live jams. Please come and join us.How: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info: [email protected]
Telephone (540) 745-4563
Sunday, September 4 - Sunday Afternoon Jam
Where: Floyd Country Store
206 South Locust St.
Floyd VA 24091When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: All music lovers are invited to come and play or listen to an afternoon of impromptu live jams. Please come and join us.How: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info: [email protected]
Telephone (540) 745-4563
Monday, September 5 - Ingles Farm Open House
Where: Ingles Farm, 9 Wilderness Road in RadfordWhen: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Just show upCost: Free!For more info: www.visitradford.com
Tuesday, September 6 through Sunday, September 11 - Grandparents Day Craft
Where: Meadowbrook Library, 267 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville, VA 24162 (map)When: n/aWho: All welcomeHow: just show up any time.Cost: Free!For more info: http://www.montgomery-floyd.lib.va.us/activities.php
Tuesday, September 6 - Knee High Naturalists at the Ranger Station
Where: Eastern Divide Ranger Station, 110 Southpark Drive in BlacksburgWhen: 10:00 AMWho: children 4 and underHow: RSVP at 540-552-4641. Space is limitedCost: FreeFor more info: 540-552-4641
Tuesday, September 6 - Family Game Night
Where: Meadowbrook Library, 267 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville, VAWhen: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Just show upCost: Free!For more info: http://www.montgomery-floyd.lib.va.us/activities.php
Wednesday, September 7 - Lunchtime Stories in Radford
Where: Radford Public Library, 30 West Main Street in RadfordWhen: 12:00 PMWho: All aged children and their caregivers.How: Just show upCost: Free!For more info: http://www.radfordpl.org/
Wednesday, September 7 through Friday, September 9 - Donate to the Giles County Rummage Sale
Where: 208 North Main Street in Pearisburg.When: n/aWho: All welcome to both shop on 9/10 and donate prior.How: Please bring your former treasures, knickknacks, books, and other items (except clothing) to the Historical Society on September 7, 8, and 9 from 1 to 4 PM. Call us at 921-1050 if you need anything picked up at your house.Cost: no cost, tax deductions forms availableFor more info: Call us at 921-1050
Saturday, September 10 - Grandparents Day at VA Museum of Transportation
Where: VA Museum of Transporation, 303 Norfolk Avenue in downtown Roanoke.When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All welcome! Gather your family and enjoy a memorable day.How: Just show upCost: Grandparents Free! All others $5 per person.For more info: www.vmt.org
Professional Kid
by Hillary Isleib
I recently began my first post-graduate, professional job. Finally, after working diligently through high school to be accepted to a good college, working tirelessly to then attend a quality law school, and still working to pass the Virginia Bar Exam, I began my professional career as a new lawyer!
But, even as I entered this new phase in my adult life, I had the fantastic opportunity to relive special moments from my childhood that same week thanks to Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia and the Science Museum of Western Virginia ...
Trail Quest
by Amanda Covey
Win A Family Pass to the Taubman Museum!
Have you visited the Taubman Museum recently?
The Taubman Museum is in the midst of an exciting membership drive, and we hope you will consider supporting the museum in this manner. With school almost out, a vsit to the Taubman is a perfect outing for you and your family to enjoy. Have you visited the Taubman recently to experience the many positive changes? They include:
Lowered admission and membership fees;
Exhibitions featuring Southeastern contemporary artists and regional folk art, international exhibitions such as: Quilt Art, and Posing Beauty in America in African American Culture;
Increased accessibility with programs such as Spectacular Saturdays and Conversations, The Museum School and Middle School Summer Camps;
A strong relationship with the schools to benefit local school children including free admission for all students in Roanoke City; and,
Collaborations with local artists, community organizations and other cultural institutions
To me, a museum visit always stirs up my creativity and make me feel refreshed. To encourage you to visit we have two family passes to give away. To enter tell what you are are most looking forward to in your visit. You must be a NRVMK subscriber to win, so take a moment now to subscribe if you have not already.
Food Allergy Awareness
A mom's point of view
It is hard enough dropping a child off for school, especially during the first few days in September...but add in a life-threatening food allergy and it becomes frightening. Leaving my soon-to-be 4 year old, will be something I am never 100% comfortable with...his peanut allergy is so severe that accidentally ingesting even 1/100th of a single peanut will send his body into anaphylactic shock and land him in the hospital.
Food allergies DO NOT run in our family, but it is now second nature for us. We ...
Special Kids... Special Needs
Milestones that matter
Last week, Marky was invited to a birthday party, for most parents with typical kids, this is not a big deal. For us, it is very exciting, it means that a child isn't affected by the fact that Marky may do things differently and can appreciate his charm and wit!
Well, this party brought us to another tremendous milestone, Marky went to the party, and we left! He stayed the 2 hours with his friends and he did fine! He followed guidelines, routines , sharing and even the opening of ...
Blackberry Cobbler
What is a Labor Day BBQ without Blackberry Cobbler?
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut ...
Extreme Makeover - Lunchbox Edition
by Leanne Ely, C.N.C
When packing a lunch for your kids to take to school, don't even mention the word "lunchable" or I'll cringe. I don't care how easy it is to buy a pre-made and pre-packed lunch like that. I promise that all the junk, sugar, and fat you can find in those won't make them worth it. So ditch the Lunchables.
It's time for a makeover! And after those Lunchables, I want you to dispose of any fruit roll-ups, fruit gushers, and any other gummy fruit snack ...
Geneology for Children
by Phyllis Ollinger
Have you ever wished you knew more about your acestors? Would you like to learn and help your children learn too?
This wonderful family project will guide you to create your family history with your child(ren) in mulitple sections to make it a managable yet complete history you record over time. This e-newsletter contains one chapter (15), and if you look in the "Past NRV News" archives you will find past pieces of the history that were published. We include one chapter of your book each week, week and ...
Winners Page
8/23 Kate won a $25 gift certificate to Dali Decals
8/11 Imaginations Toy & Furniture is awarding a Crocodile Creek Backpack & Organizer to Sarah of Christiansburg!
8/4 Erin of Blackburg is heading off for a hike and lunch at the Cascades Cafe inside Tangent Outfitters in Pembroke. Lucky #7!
7/21 Congratulations to Dawn who won 4 tickets to Willie Wonka Jr. presented by NR Stage, and to Helen of Pearisburg who won 4 tickets tubing at the NR Junction! Way to go!
7/14 Reba won the ...
Donation and Volunteer Wish List
Can you help some local Non- Profits?
Can You Help?
The Virginia Skyline Council of GirlScouts is in need of volunteers to fill several positions. We need a membership coordinator to help funnel girls into troops. This position typically is busy only fall and requires minimal time. We also need girl scout leaders, co-leaders and helpers.
A large cooler is needed at SEEDS, Located at the Historic Blacksburg Price House, 107 E. Wharton St. “Rain or shine...Nature discovery for children right downtown. It's a museum and more for children and the young at heart!”
The ...
KIDS EAT FREE!
Family Bargains In & Around the Valley
If you know of other area restaurants offering family specials please let me know.
Blacksburg
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
211 Prices Fork Road
540-552-9464
Mondays from 4-9 pm kids under 12 eat free from the kid's menu
CHU CHO'S
400 Turner Street
540-552-0095
Sundays kids eat free from kid's menu with adult purchase
JOE'S DINER
212 N. Main Street
540-961-4194
Tuesday night - one free kid's meal with adult purchase
MACADO'S
922 University City Blvd
540.953.2700
Tuesday nights - one free kid's meal with ...
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