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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 09.07.2023

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell September 6, 2023

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher!  Our family is headed to Appomattox, VA this weekend for the annual 4-H Kids Shooting Competition. My kids have been members of the local 4-H Sharp Shooters Program for 4 years now and I love seeing their improvements at competition each year. Normally we rent an Air B-n-B but this year we were unlucky in finding one available. I guess everyone had the same idea. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend. 

Tickets are on sale for the Second Annual 2023 Roanoke Taco Fest, a fundraiser for Huddle Up Moms. Find out more about this tasty event here

Sinkland Farms 32nd annual Pumpkin Festival will begin on September 29th. You can learn more information and enter to win a family 4 pack of tickets here

We are working on our annual Fall Festivals & Halloween Fun Guide and hope to have it on our website soon! 

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

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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๐ŸŽ๏ธ Cars & Cities @ Blacksburg Library

๐ŸŽต Market Square Jam @ Market Square Park

๐Ÿซ‘ Farmers Market @ Christiansburg Recreation Center

๐ŸŒฟ Wildwood Park Summer Nature Series: Native Plants @ Wildwood Park

๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿ’ป VR Tour of the Anne Frank House @ Radford Library

๐Ÿ› Soft Opening @ Huckleberry Park

๐Ÿฅ‹ Martial Arts with Kendo Club @ Wonder Universe

โ˜• Tea in the Garden @ Pembroke Library

๐Ÿชก Quilts of Valor: A Quilting Project @ Meadowbrook Library

๐ŸŽถ Rockin' Main Street Concert Series @ Downtown Christiansburg

๐ŸŽป Second Saturday Concerts & Cruise-ins @ Courthouse Square

๐Ÿคธ Kids NITE OUT @ Virginia Techniques

๐Ÿฟ Elvis & Viva Las Vegas @ Starlite Drive-In

๐Ÿพ Coyote: The Newcomer @ Fairy Stone State Park

๐Ÿงถ Chunky Blanket @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

๐Ÿ”ฌ Homeschool STEM Club @ Christiansburg Library

๐ŸฅŠ BBF Kids Classes @ Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness

๐Ÿ“– Story Time with Joelle @ Wonder Universe

๐ŸŽต Market Square Jam @ Market Square Park

Thanks for being a loyal subscriber~

Shannon