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Around the Valley 03.09.2023

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell March 8, 2023

Happy Thursday! We hope you are having a great week. Have you ever been to a Drs office that you know will take care of your family? For us that has been Dr. Kristina Kwak and her staff at Asthma and Allergy Associates. My children have been seen there for many years. This week my 12 year old daughter began getting allergy shots after years of dealing with life altering allergies. She will get two shots a week for 6 months then switch to monthly for 5 years. I let my daughter make the decision of whether she wanted to try this or begin a new medication. We are really hopeful this will help her and I know she is in great hands. 

There will NOT be a newsletter sent out on Thursday, May 4, 2023. We will resume the following week, thank you for your understanding.

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 another camp this week. Camps that have been added already are filling up fast so be sure to sign up quickly. If you have a camp or program to add to our guide please contact us at mackidnewrivervalley@macaronikid.com

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CHECK OUT THESE ARTICLES & GUIDES:

 

New River Valley Summer Camps and Programs Guide

Summer Camps at Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness

Pedal PowerPedal Power is BACK for 2023!

leprechaun trap -- we got one!Slime, Modeling Dough and a Trap: Kid-Approved St. Patrick's Day Fun

Spring Break Camps and Special Events To Be Held at Camp Eagle

Montgomery Museum Receives Special Grant

Macaroni KID Welcomes Hulafrog subscribersWelcome Hulafrog Subscribers! 

Smoked Salmon BruschettaGet Your Seafood Fix With These Two Delicious Appetizers

declutter word abstract in wood typeGet a Jump on Spring Cleaning 

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Sponsors:

Macaroni KID NRV is a free-hyper local source for families. The way Macaroni KID NRV is able to 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, 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? Check out their Summer Camps Here

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. Check out their Summer Camp Opportunities 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 has closed early for the season, but you can still purchase early bird passes for next year at a discount. 


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Events This Week:

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🐿️ Who Made Those Tracks While You Slept? @ Fairy Stone State Park

✨ Pokemon Palooza @ Blacksburg Library

🎨  Blue Mountain @ Wine & Design

πŸ“š 50th Anniversary Open House @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

🀸 Friday Night HYPE (ages 3+) @ Virginia Techniques

πŸ‘— Cinderella and Prince Charming Boutique @ YMCA Thrift Shop

πŸ“– Story Time with Clair Gilbert @ Blacksburg Books

🚡‍♂️ Pedal Power: Mountain Biking for Girls @ Nellies Cave Park

πŸ“– Blue Ridge Story Space @ The June Bug Center

🏺 Mushroom Lantern @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

πŸ“– Learn a New Library Resource Series @ Meadowbrook Library

πŸ—œοΈ STEM Club for Homeschoolers @ Christiansburg Library

πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘¦‍πŸ‘¦ Circle of Parents @ NRV Cares-Zoom

πŸ‰ RPG Night @ Pulaski Library

πŸ₯§ Pi Day @ Blacksburg Library

🀸🏾‍♂️ Late Nite (ages 16-22) @ Virginia Techniques

πŸ–οΈ Tween/Teen Melted Crayon Canvas Art @ Pulaski Library

Love, Peace, & Macaroni~

Shannon