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Around the Valley 03.30.2023

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell March 29, 2023

Happy Thursday! We hope your family is having a wonderful week. There are lots of events in the New River Valley this weekend. Sinkland Farms is having their 1st ever Easter Eggs-Travaganza on Saturday & Sunday from 11 AM - 5 PM. Stop by and tell them we sent you. Our winner for the family 4 pack of tickets is Natalie Ferand. Jurassic Quest is rolling into Roanoke on March 31st and will be there until Sunday, April 2, you can get your tickets here. Tomorrow is the last day to obtain up to $300 on your 2023-2024 Season Passes at Winterplace Ski Resort. Have a fabulous weekend!

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

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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. 

Sinkland Farms is located in Riner, VA and hosts events throughout the year including Live Music, Easter Eggs-Travaganza, Sunflower Festival & Pumpkin Festival. 

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. 


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🤸 PlayZone Open Gym @ Virginia Techniques

🎲 Teen Time @ Blacksburg Library

🍳 Cookin' with Teens @ Radford Library

Jurassic Quest at Berglund Center

🌌 Night Sky Tour @ Radford University

🔨 Kids Workshop - Poolside Birdhouse @ The Home Depot Christiansburg

🌌 World of Curiosity @ Radford University Planetarium

🐰 Easter Eggs-Travaganza @ Sinkland Farms

🎨 ABK Kiddo Butterfly @ Wine & Design

🦓 Safari @ Fort Chiswell Animal Park

🧸 Open Play Time @ Wonder Universe

🥞 Tap for Sap Kits for Loan @ SEEDS Blacksburg Nature Center, Price House

📖 Family READS @ Christiansburg Library

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Circle of Parents @ NRV Cares-Zoom

🐉 RPG Night @ Pulaski Library

🌼 Flower Bombs @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

📖 All Ages Storytime @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

📖 Author Storytime with Sue Fliess - Radford Reads with Radford University @ Radford Library

🌌 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI @ Radford University Planetarium

Love, Peace, & Macaroni~

Shannon