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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 08.31.2023

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell August 30, 2023

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher!  Happy Labor Day weekend, we hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with relaxation and enjoyment. 

Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert" is touring 45 cities this fall, including The Berglund Performing Arts Center on November 2nd, 2023. Macaroni KID NRV has free tickets to give away, enter here

The New River Diving Team has asked us to share their fall programs, including homeschool lessons. You can learn more information here

Have a fabulous week and thanks for being a loyal Macaroni KID NRV subscriber and thanks to our sponsors for keeping Macaroni KID NRV a free resource for all families. 

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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? Kids Classes started back on August 15, sign your child 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. 

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 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! Check out their information in this article. 

Paint 'n Fun Ceramics is located in Uptown Mall. They have in person classes and take home kits. Learn all about their fall offerings in this article

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.


Events This Week:

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πŸ’ƒ Shop & Swap @ Dance.tech

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

πŸ₯Š BBF Kids Classes @ Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness

πŸ”¬ Family STEM Night @ Christiansburg Library

🏎️ The Friday Night Cruise-In @ Kollmorgen Radford

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

πŸ™ VFW Labor Day Weekend Flea Market @ Hillsville

🌌 Kids Experience Plantetarium @ Radford University

🀸 Kids NITE OUT @ Virginia Techniques

πŸ«‘ Farmers Market @ Pulaski

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Labor Day Celebration @ Claytor Lake State Park

πŸ›Ό Labor Day Fun @ Firehouse Skate 'N Play

πŸ‰ RPG Night @ Pulaski Library

πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘¦‍πŸ‘¦ Parenting Young Children @ NRV Cares-Zoom

πŸ§‘‍🀝‍πŸ§‘ Big and Little Social Club @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

🏺 Paint 'n Fun Drop In & Classes @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

Thanks for being a loyal subscriber~

Shannon