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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 03.21.2024

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell March 21, 2024

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We hope you are having a wonderful week. 

Our Easter Guide is live and will be updated frequently. 

We are desperately searching for an Assistant to help at Macaroni KID NRV. You would work from the comfort of your home on the computer. Email us at mackidnewrivervalley@macaronikid.com if you are interested in learning more information.

Jurassic Quest is roaring into Roanoke!  You can get tickets here.   So far we have not had any entries in the giveaway so we will keep it open one more week. 

Several new camps will be listed this weekend in our 2024 Summer Camps & Program Guide.  https://nrv.macaronikid.com/guides/5c4e093a5c1b5749a67bf029/new-river-valley-summer-camps-and-programs-guide Be sure to grab tickets to the BAC March Madness Fundraiser.

Have a wonderful week and thank you for being loyal subscribers & sponsors. 

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Macaroni KID NRV is a free-hyper local source for families. The way Macaroni KID NRV can remain free to our families is through our Sponsors. Thank you Sponsors for helping make Macaroni KID NRV free for families in the New River Valley. 

Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness is a safe, fun, and effective way to get in great shape and blow off steam. Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness offers an exciting, safe, intense way to get in the best shape of your life! They specialize in helping their clients reach health and fitness goals while learning the art and skill of boxing. With your first week free, why not sign up today?  Get your new year off to a great start at Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness where Kevin and his team make you feel energetic. Sign your child(ren) up for Summer camps at BBF now on our Summer Camps & Programs Guide.

Child Study Center at Virginia Tech The Child Study Center (CSC) is a specialty research, service, and training facility devoted to the comprehensive assessment, treatment, prevention, and understanding of problems of childhood and adolescence. Visit their website today for more information and view their latest article here. 

Erin & Sheila Realtors put their clients first and care about the community. When you are looking to buy or sell a home keep them in mind. You can also follow their Facebook page for fantastic tips on home decor, staging homes, buying & selling a home.

Firehouse Skate 'N Fun Center is our newest sponsor for MK New River Valley. They offer roller skating, laser tag, arcade games, a playground and a cafe. They also offer special events for most holidays and also just for fun- like the 21 and up Throwback skating party- fun for date night!

Paint 'n Fun Ceramics is located in Uptown Mall. They have in-person classes and take-home kits.  Be sure to check out this incredible article by Terri Welch. Paint 'n Fun Ceramics offers teacher workday, Summer camps as well as some after school classes for children. 

Virginia Techniques helps develop self-esteem, confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength while children have fun. VT's small coach-to-student ratios allow the coaches to give each child the personal attention they need to learn new skills and reach their goals. Are you looking for somewhere fun to host a birthday party? Interested in Summer Camps & Programs for your children? Be sure to check out the many options offered at Virginia Techniques.


Events This Week:

Find more events in our newsletters by subscribing to our emails or by heading over to our events calendar.*Events are subject to change due to low numbers of people registered, winter weather, holidays, etc. Please check the event listing under more information at the bottom then click on the website/Facebook page or call the location to confirm the event is still occurring.

🥂 Register for the Blacksburg Athletic Club's March Madness Fundraiser @ University Club at Virginia Tech

👶 Baby Playtime @ Radford Library

👶 The Babysitter's Club @ Pulaski Community Youth Center

🍑 PCHS Players Present: James and the Giant Peach Jr @ PCHS

🗣️ Homeschool Speaker: Greenhouse Manager @ Radford Library

🏠 NRV Home Expo @ Christiansburg Recreation Center

👗 Cinderella and Prince Charming Boutique @ YMCA Thrift Shop

🏠 NRV Home Expo @ Christiansburg Recreation Center

🎶 Blacksburg Community Band's Spring Concert @ Blacksburg High School

🎭 Godspell @ The June Bug Center

🥊 First Week Free @ Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness

🏺 Try It: Pottery Wheel Class Details @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

🔐 Escape Room: Teen Program @ Pulaski Library

🐟 SEEDS Nature Center @ Price House


Thanks for being a loyal subscriber~

Shannon O'Donnell

Publisher/Editor