Around the Valley 02.23.23

Happy Thursday! We hope you are having a great week. We have enjoyed the beautiful weather this week by riding horses, 4-H archery lessons and playing outside with our precious pup. If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend head up to Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent, WV for their 40th Anniversary Weekend Celebration. Families can enjoy a plethora of exciting events for all ages including a Big Air freestyle competition at the resort's new Heaven Holler Terrain Park, family ski race, snow tubing costume contest, Yeti scavenger hunt, face painting and even a chance to meet Princess Elsa. Additionally, guests can enjoy live entertainment and a variety of food truck options all weekend long. For more information on Winterplace call (800) 607-SNOW or visit www.winterplace.com.

Come see for yourself why Jurassic Quest is America’s biggest and most popular dinosaur event at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, VA from March 31st - April 2nd! Want to win FREE tickets? Macaroni KID NRV is giving away (2) family 4 packs of tickets on March 15. Click here to enter.

Our Summer Camps & Program Guide has a few more camps this week and we are working as fast as possible to get many more added. If you have a camp or program to add to our guide please contact us at mackidnewrivervalley@macaronikid.com.

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Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness is a safe, fun, 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. New to Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness is Fit Kids classes. With your first week free, why not sign up today?

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.

Paint 'n Fun Ceramics is located in Uptown Mall. They have in person classes and take home kits. Find out more about Terri Welch the owner of Paint 'n Fun Ceramics and Wine & Design.

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. Looking for somewhere fun to host a birthday party? VA Techniques is ready to help. Now the largest gym facility in Southwest Virginia, you can learn more here.

Wine & Design/Art Buzz Kids has a LOT of beautiful artwork classes you can sign up for. No prior painting experience required. Check out their latest article on ways you can have fun.

Winterplace Ski Resort is the perfect place for beginners to learn to ski, more advanced skiers and riders to improve their technique or just spend some time having fun. Be sure to check out their 40th anniversary weekend.