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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 02.15.2024

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell February 15, 2024

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We hope you are having a fabulous week. We would like to let our readers know, that starting today our newsletter will go out on Thursday mornings at 7 AM instead of 5 AM. Thank you!

Our 2024 Summer Camp & Programs guide is below. We have received several camp listings this year and are processing them as quickly as possible so your family can begin making summer plans.  If you are interested in learning more information about our sponsorship packages you may email us at mackidnewrivervalley@macaronikid.com

Macaroni KID NRV is looking for a volunteer, intern or student who enjoys writing articles about local businesses and happenings inside the New River Valley. This would be a wonderful resume builder.  

We are also looking for someone to help with our events calendar temporarily through at least May. Must be detail oriented and familiar with computers. If either of these positions interest you, contact us at mackidnewrivervalley@macaronikid.com.

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

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Sponsors:

Macaroni KID NRV is a free-hyper local source for families. The way Macaroni KID NRV can 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, and 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.

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 a 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!

Paint 'n Fun Ceramics is located in Uptown Mall. They have in-person classes and take-home kits.  

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. Are you looking for somewhere fun to host a birthday party? 

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. Learn what is on the schedule for this month.


Events This Week:

Find more events in our newsletters by subscribing to our emails or by heading over to our events calendar.*Events are subject to change due to low numbers of people registered, winter weather, holidays, etc. Please check the event listing under more information at the bottom then click on the website/Facebook page or call the location to confirm the event is still occurring.

✍️ WAFFLES Club @ Radford Library

👪 Circle of Parents @ Pulaski Head Start

✨  Anime Club for Teens @ Christiansburg Library

🏺 Teacher Workday Art Camp @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

🏂 Friday Night Gates @ Winterplace Ski Resort

🔭 Teen Book Club: Insomniacs After School @ Jessie Peterman Memorial Library

🛼 Come Skate & Play @ Firehouse Skate 'N Play

🍫 Blacksburg New School Chocolate Party @ University Mall

🍿 Free Family Film Fest @ Lyric Theatre

🏂 Meet Me In The Hollar: Rail Jam 2 @ Winterplace Ski Resort

🏠 Home for Sale by Erin & Sheila Realtors

☕ Mug Monday @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

🤸 PlayZone Open Gym @ Virginia Techniques

🐟 SEEDS Nature Center @ Price House

💗 DAK Valentine's Light Show @ Randolph Park

🌌 Cosmic Origins Spectrograph @ Radford University

Thanks for being a loyal subscriber~