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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 03.07.2024

Find Your Family Fun!

By Shannon O'Donnell March 7, 2024

Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We hope you are having a fabulous week. I chose the new article image because I have been seeing so many beautiful tulips peaking out this week. Hopefully spring is coming soon and they don't die. My aunt always taught me not to plant my garden before May 15 so you avoided frost ruining your vegetables. So the beginning of March seems pretty early, but I am not complaining. I can't wait for summer to arrive. We have shared an article for Jurassic Quest happening in Roanoke, VA during the month of April. You can enter to win a family 4 pack of tickets, a name will be drawn late March. 


We had a few new camps sign up today and hope to have them all added soon. Meanwhile, check out all the amazing ones on our guide this year. https://nrv.macaronikid.com/guides/5c4e093a5c1b5749a67bf029/new-river-valley-summer-camps-and-programs-guide

 If you are interested in learning more information about our summer camps & programs sponsorship packages you may email us at mackidnewrivervalley@macaronikid.com

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 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. Sign your child(ren) up for Summer camps at BBF now on our Summer Camps & Programs Guide.

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.  Be sure to check out this incredible article by Terri Welch. Paint 'n Fun Ceramics offers teacher workday, Summer camps as well as some after school classes for children. 

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? Interested in Summer Camps & Programs for your children? Be sure to check out the many options offered at Virginia Techniques.

Winterplace Ski Resort located in Ghent, West Virginia has closed for the season, however; they are a. 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.  


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.

👶 Baby Playtime @ Radford Library

🐦 Community Helpers @ Pulaski Library

🔬 Homeschool Science Fair: Information Meeting @ Pulaski Library

🏺 After School Kids Drop Off @ Paint 'n Fun Ceramics

🥦 Let Kohlrabi into Your Heart @ Blacksburg Library

🐰 Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt @ St. Michael Lutheran Church

🛼 Come Skate & Play @ Firehouse Skate 'N Play

🔬 Homeschool STEM Club @ Christiansburg Library

🤸 Schools Out: No School Rulz @ Virginia Techniques

📖 Radford Reads with RU presents Carylee Carrington @ Radford Library

💞 NAMI Family-to-Family @ VCOM

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