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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 01.18.2024

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell January 18, 2024

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! Have your children enjoyed the snow days? Mine have been outside but come back in quickly after suiting up. I'm wondering if they will have school on Friday since we are supposed to get more snow. As hard as it is to believe, we have started gathering Summer Camp & Programs for 2024. If you are interested in learning more information about our sponsorship packages you may email me at mackidnewrivervalley@macaronikid.com to obtain our 2024 form. 

Have you registered for Virginia Techniques Gymnastics Special Edition: Ultimate Board Game Nite?! Kids and parents love their monthly Kids Nite Out! Parents Nite Off! Pre-registration is required and space is limited so be sure to secure your spot!   https://www.vatechniques.com/calendar/2024/January#kids-nite-out-special-edition1-17057736000

Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Winterplace Family Festival on January 20 & 21st. They are bringing back the mini big air contest, the family races and more. This is one event your family won't want to miss. Thanks Winterplace for being a sponsor.

Have a wonderful week and thank you for being loyal subscribers & sponsors. 

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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?  Get your new year off to a great start at Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness where Kevin and his team make you feel energetic. 

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. Be sure to look at this lovely home that is currently on the market. 

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.

Winterplace Ski Resort is located just off I-77, at exit 28 between Beckley and Bluefield, West Virginia. The Southern West Virginia visitors bureau promotes the resort as "the most accessible, affordable ski resort in the Southeast" The resort boasts 28 trails, 10 lifts, 2 terrain parks and WV’s largest Snow Tubing Park.


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

πŸ‘ͺ Circle of Parents @ Pulaski Head Start

πŸ“· Radford Photo Club @ Radford Library

πŸ₯Š Discounted Membership @ Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness

πŸ›Ό Unlimited Skate, Playground & Laser Tag: All You Can Eat  @ Firehouse Skate 'N Play

🍿 Lilo & Stitch @ Pulaski Community Youth Center

🎺 Honor Band-a-rama Concert @ Moss Arts Center

πŸ‚ Winterplace Family Festival 2024 @ Winterplace Ski Resort

🀼‍♀️ FREE Women's Self Defense Class @ Radford Recreation Center

πŸƒ KNO Kids Nite Out - Special Edition! Ultimate Board Game Nite! @ Virginia Techniques

πŸ’ƒ Join A Friend for FREE @ Dance.tech

πŸ‚ Ski, Snowboard & Snow Tube @ Winterplace Ski Resort

🏺 Muddy Monday Clay Camp @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

πŸ”¬ STEM Story Lab @ Pulaski Library

🫢🏼 Volunteer Montgomery: Supplies for Seniors Bagging Day @ Christiansburg Recreation Center

πŸ–ŒοΈ Watercolor Wednesday @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

πŸ‘Ÿ Pub Run @ Run About Sports

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