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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 10.05.2023

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell October 5, 2023

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We are excited to join the 13th annual Hokie BugFest event on Saturday, October 7th. Come out and see us if you are available. Wytheville & Boone's Mill will be having their annual Apple Festival events. 

Starting October 8 is annual Fire Prevention Week. You can learn more about how to keep your family safe by clicking here. There are also lots of local events this weekend/next week in honor of Fire Prevention Week. You can find more information about these events on our calendar or clicking one of the links below:

๐Ÿš’ Fireman's Carnival @ Pearisburg Fire Department

๐Ÿš’ Fire Prevention Parade @ Pearisburg

๐Ÿš’ Open House @ Blacksburg Fire Department

๐Ÿš’ Fire Prevention Parade @ Downtown Christiansburg

๐Ÿš’ Fire Prevention Parade @ Downtown Pulaski

Congratulations to Macaroni KID NRV Subscriber Jerry England the winner of our family 4 pack to see Encanto at the Berglund Center.  Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert" is touring 45 cities this fall, including The Berglund Performing Arts Center on November 2nd, 2023. You can get your tickets here. 

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. 

Have a fabulous week, 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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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)

๐Ÿงช Potion Passion @ Christiansburg Library

๐ŸŒ  Stargazing Classes @ Christiansburg Huckleberry Park

๐ŸŽ Annual Cider Day Festival @ Wytheville Farmers Market

๐ŸŽ Boones Mill Apple Festival @ Downtown Boones Mill

๐Ÿ› Story Time with Joelle: Bugs @ The Lyric Theatre

๐Ÿœ Hokie BugFest @ Squires Student Center at VT

๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ New River Fall Fly-In @ New River Valley Airport (Dublin)

๐ŸŽฃ Tony Huddleston Trout Rodeo @ Izaak Walton Park

๐Ÿคธ Kids NITE OUT @ Virginia Techniques

๐Ÿคธ Open House Party @ Virginia Techniques

๐Ÿ•ฎ  Homeschool Book Club @ Blacksburg Library

๐ŸฅŠ BBF Kids Classes @ Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness

๐Ÿ Fall Painting @ Zeppoli's

๐Ÿ“– Storytime for Bigs @ Radford Library

Thanks for being a loyal subscriber~

Shannon