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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 11.30.2023

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell November 30, 2023

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher!  We hope the families who celebrate Thanksgiving had a wonderful day. Did you go Black Friday Shopping or Small Business Saturday? There were a lot of incredible deals in our area. 

Our family celebrated Radford High School's Football win 29-24 last Friday against Glenvar in the Regional 2C Championship. It was a very intense game down to the last second. They will play Graham in the State Semi-Finals on Saturday, December 2 at 2 PM. The game will be held at Christiansburg High School. If your family is free, come out and support the Radford Bobcats as they compete to attend the State Finals. 

Have a fabulous week and thanks for being a loyal Macaroni KID NRV subscriber. Also a big thank you to our sponsors for keeping Macaroni KID NRV a free resource for all families. It has been exciting seeing all the new subscribers sign up. 

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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? Learn about fall offerings at VA Techniques here.


Events This Week:

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🌌 Season of Light: Planetarium @ Radford University

🤖 FIRST Tech Challenge Tournament and FIRST Lego League Explore Expo @ Christiansburg Middle School

🎄 Christiansburg Holiday Craft Show @ Christiansburg Rec Center

🎄 KNO Kids Nite Out - Holiday Bash @ Virginia Techniques

🧱 Brick Blast @ Blacksburg Library

💞 Come on Barbie, Let's Watch the Movie @ Christiansburg Library

🐉 Teen Dungeons & Dragons Night @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

☕ Sharpie Mug Craft for Teens @ Dublin Library

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Big and Little Social Club @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

👨‍👧‍👧 Lunch & Learns @ ZOOM (NRV Cares)

✴️ Healthy Conversations for Teens @ Christiansburg Library

✴️ Step Up: Bystander Intervention for Teens @ Christiansburg Library

Thanks for being a loyal subscriber~

Shannon