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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 09.28.2023

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell September 27, 2023

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We have been getting tagged in quite a few Facebook posts when people question how to find events. THANK YOU! It means a lot to us that you appreciate our work behind the scene of Macaroni KID NRV. If there is ever anything we can do better or suggestions you may have feel free to reply to our weekly newsletter and let us know. 

Congratulations to Macaroni KID NRV Subscriber Hannah Mayhall the winner of our family 4 pack to Sinkland Farm Pumpkin Festival tickets.  This weekend will be the opening weekend of the 32nd Annual Pumpkin Festival. 

Our Fall Festivals & Events Guide which also includes Haunted House, Apple Picking and so much more is live on our website. We will make daily updates so check back often for new events. 

Macaroni KID NRV will be attending the 13th Annual Hokie BugFest on October 7, stop by our booth and see us. 

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.  WINNER WILL BE DRAWN OCTOBER 7th.

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:

Find more events on our newsletters by subscribing to our emails or by heading over to our events calendar.

Be sure to check out our Fall Festivals & Events Guide (updated daily)

πŸƒ Pokemon Club @ Pulaski Library

πŸ₯Š BBF Kids Classes @ Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness

🏺 Clay Sorting Hat @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

🌌 The Dark Matter Mystery @ Radford University

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Festival @ Sinkland Farms

πŸ›Ό The Mighty Paw Patrol Pawty@ Firehouse Skate 'N Play

πŸƒπŸΎ Wonder Universe 5K & Fun Run 2023 @ Uptown Mall (Huckleberry Trailhead)

πŸš— Car Show to Benefit Park Pavilion @ Draper Community Park

🧱 Brick Blast @ Blacksburg Library

🀰La Leche League Meeting @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

πŸ“– It's Fall Y'all: Sensory Play @ Christiansburg Library

πŸ“• Storytime @ Dublin Library

πŸ“– Pre-K Storytime @ Blacksburg Library

Thanks for being a loyal subscriber~

Shannon