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May 21, 2013
May 21, 2013
Roanoke
News & Events
News & Events
- Note from the Publisher
- Mompreneur of the Week & Giveaway
- Stuart Little ~ Roanoke Children's Theatre
- Get Organized with Wow Organzing
- River Rock Climbing
- May is "Better Sleep Month"
- Melody Makers Summer Programs
- This Week's Picks
- Plan Ahead
- As Seen on TV~Daytime Blue Ridge
- Grab the Blue at the Salem Fair
- VT Research SLEEP STUDY
- Why Advertise with Macaroni Kid Roanoke?
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Note from the Publisher
We just discovered that my oldest, who turns 8 next week, needs a trip to the eye doctor. He's always had perfect vision but it turns out he's recently been having trouble seeing things at a distance. {sigh} My husband and I knew this day would come (and will likely be coming soon for our youngest, too) because he and I both wear contacts. But, as a parent, you still have that small glimmer of hope that your kids won't end up with your same trouble spots. {And, yes, we've already had visits to the orthodontist, too!} He, of course, thinks getting glasses is the coolest thing ever and wants them today! At least he's excited about it, for now anyway!
In other exciting news, Amber, It Works Consultant extraordinaire, and I are inviting you to an It Works Mommy Wrap Day where you can come get skinny in 45 minutes and bring your kids along! Let's face it, it's tough getting out without them sometimes, so this time, you don't have to! I really think It Works products are great (and they work!), and I know once you'll try them, you'll think so too! Grab your mommy playdate friends and let's have a fun morning out! Plus, we'll have some fun things to occupy the kiddos while you get your wrap on!
And, one last announcement: We are putting together a list of all the Vacation Bible Schools in the Roanoke area and need your help! It's completely free to get your VBS listed with us, simply fill out this FORM as soon as possible!
Here's the rest of this week's scoop with TWO NEW GIVEAWAYS!
- Meet our Mompreneur of the Week ~ Simonne Weeks with KidsDineFree.net. She is making eating out as a family way more affordable! And, we are giving away TWO KDF Cards to one lucky subscriber!!!!
- Our 2nd giveaway this week is for a Family 4-Pack to see Stuart Little performed by Roanoke Children's Theatre! This is another do-not-miss show put on by some amazing local talent!
- Read all about my experience with Wow Organizing and how having a professional organizer come to your house isn't nearly as scary as you might think!
- Learn about Roanoke's newest destination for family fun ~ The River Rock! And they offering 25% off camps and bday parties just for Mac Kid readers!
- Tune in this Wednesday to Daytime Blue Ridge when I'll be in the kitchen cooking up some delicious "skinny Memorial Day cheesecakes" YUM!
Don't forget to visit our CALENDAR daily for the complete list of events! Many events are listed directly in the newsletter but be sure to go directly to the calendar for all the day's events!
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Mompreneur of the Week & Giveaway
Meet the owner of KidsDineFree.net
Going out to eat has been one of our family’s favorite pastimes, but when our bill started adding up to around $70.00 for our family of five, our family started to realize that we were going to have to figure out a way to save, or get a new pastime! That’s when I discovered KidsDineFree.net.
KidsDineFree.net is the fun affordable way for families to enjoy the dining experience without breaking the bank. And if you’re a family that eats out, having the KDF Card ...
Stuart Little ~ Roanoke Children's Theatre
and we are giving away tickets!
Stuart Little jumps off the page and onto our stage in this musical adaptation of E.B. White’s classic children’s story of a “Little” mouse living in a big people’s world.
STUART LITTLE: THE MUSICAL
A Musical Play for the Whole Family
Adapted by : Joseph Robinette
Lyrics by: Ronna Frank & Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by: E.B. White
Music and orchestration by: Ronna Frank
- Preview: June 6th, 2013 at 7:00 pm
- Performances: June 6th-16th, 2013
- Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:00pm
- Saturdays –Sundays at 2:00 ...
Get Organized with Wow Organzing
It's not as scary as you think!
Last week I had the pleasure of having Ann from Wow Organizing come to my home. I've always felt I was a fairly organized person, so I wasn't really sure how a professional organizer could help a control freak like me. But after talking to Ann, I realized that having a professional come in and take a look at things with a fresh set of objective eyes certainly couldn't hurt anything, could it?
The room I wanted her to help me tackle was a 4th bedroom turned ...
River Rock Climbing
and exclusive 25% off discount for Macaroni Kid families!
The River Rock is Roanoke's premiere climbing facility. Located in the newly renovated River House in the historic Wasena Neighborhood of Roanoke, it features over 8,500 square feet of climbing fun! And, one thing is for certain, The River Rock caters to all skill levels and all ages (yep, even those little ones can get in on the fun!) So, whether you are an avid climber or have never even tried it, The River Rock is ready and excited to welcome you to their new climbing gym!
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May is "Better Sleep Month"
Learn how The Sleepytime Teacher Can Help Your Child Sleep Better
Did you know May is “Better Sleep Month”? To help you and your family get better sleep, I am offering a 20% discount on any of the sleep coaching services that I offer! Imagine how rested you and your whole family could be if only your child would sleep soundly through the night and take long, consistent naps during the day! It is possible-and I can help you! To claim your 20% discount, click here to visit my Facebook Page! Hurry…this offer ends May 31, 2013!
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Melody Makers Summer Programs
Enrolling Now!
Now Enrolling for Summer Enrichment Workshops for ages 1-9!
More than 80 enrichment workshops in 35 topic areas including art, math, science, etiquette, crafts and more.
Ages 6-9 1:00-1:45,
Ages 3-6 2:00-2:45,
Ages 1-4 3:00-3:45.
Complete listing of workshops and descriptions at www.melodymakersmusic.com/roanoke.pdf
Cost: $15 per workshop, 10 workshops for $125
Go to www.melodymakersmusic.com/roanoke.pdf, print out registration form and mail to Melody Makers, 3540 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018
Email msmith@melodymakersmusic.com or call 989-9177 ...
More than 80 enrichment workshops in 35 topic areas including art, math, science, etiquette, crafts and more.
Ages 6-9 1:00-1:45,
Ages 3-6 2:00-2:45,
Ages 1-4 3:00-3:45.
Complete listing of workshops and descriptions at www.melodymakersmusic.com/roanoke.pdf
Cost: $15 per workshop, 10 workshops for $125
Go to www.melodymakersmusic.com/roanoke.pdf, print out registration form and mail to Melody Makers, 3540 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018
Email msmith@melodymakersmusic.com or call 989-9177 ...
May 20th through May 27th
Monday, May 20 - Creative Movement~Shining Star Family Center
Get those kiddos moving with Creative Movement Class!
Where: Shining Star Family Center, 2914 Williamson RdWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: ages 3 and upHow: n/aCost: only $5/childFor more info: visit them on Facebook
Tuesday, May 21 - Shop and Stop Storytime~Valley View Mall
take a break from shopping for a fun storytime at the mall
Where: Valley View Mall e-branch between JCP and Macy'sWhen: 11:00 AMWho: ages 5 and underHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 540-853-2955
Tuesday, May 21 - Spiritual Skate Night
Star City Skate Center is hosting a Spiritual Skate Night every Tuesday. Star City's staff will keep participants engaged with various skating games throughout the event.
Where: Star City Skate Center 140 Hershberger Road Roanaoke, VA 24012When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Families, groups, and individuals of all faiths.How: n/aCost: $2/admission and $2/skate rentalFor more info: email terri@starcityskatecenter.net or visit starcityskatecenter.net
Tuesday, May 21 through Thursday, May 23 - Salem Red Sox Home Games
Bring the family out to the ballpark to watch the Salem Red Sox!
Where: Salem Red Sox stadium, 1004 Texas St, SalemWhen: 7:05 PM (check website for up-to-date game times)Who: all agesHow: tickets available online or the gateCost: general admission starts at $8For more info: visit www.salemsox.com
Wednesday, May 22 - Drop-In Storytime: Barnes and Noble
Bring your little ones to the children's area at Barnes and Noble for a storytime!
Where: Barnes and Noble TanglewoodWhen: 11:00 AMWho: all ages (even babies!)How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 540-776-2960
Thursday, May 23 - MOMS Club Roanoke East Open House
MOMS Club of Roanoke East is looking for new members. Come on down to the park, we will have snacks and drinks and there is a playground for the kids. We will also have lots of information about our club, and you can meet some of our members.
Where: Thrasher Park, 930 Old Vinton Mill RdWhen: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMWho: If you are a stay at home mom, work part time, or work from home and you would like to be able to meet up with other moms and their children, we would love to have you in our club. The point of MOMS Club is friendship and support for stay at home moms.How: n/aCost: Free to attend a few events to try us out. If you would like to become a member we have a $20 dues/year.For more info: membership@roanokemomsclub.org
Thursday, May 23 - Party in the Park
Enjoy good dance music downtown on Thursday nights! This is also a fundraising event for local charities. Food and drink available for purchase, no coolers allowed. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair!
Where: Jefferson Street, next to Elmwood Park and the library, Downtown RoanokeWhen: 5:30 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: single admission is $5 and children under 12 are freeFor more info: Click here to purchase a ticket and for more info!
Thursday, May 23 - Help Whip Cancer with The Pampered Chef
Help Whip Cancer has donated over $10 million to the American Cancer Society for early detection and education about breast cancer since 2000. Check out May's exclusive pink products, sample a new recipe, and make a difference.
Where: 652 Parkview Dr. Blue Ridge, VA 24064 Only a few minutes from the Bonsack Walmart.When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMWho: everyone is invited!How: email kristyne.bryant@gmail.com to RSVPCost: free to attendFor more info: email kristyne.bryant@gmail.com or visit Kristyne's website
Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 - Festival 2013
Daily activities include a children's area full of fun and vendors and arts & crafts. Concerts begin at 5PM nightly.
Where: River's Edge Sports Complex, 302 Wiley DriveWhen: 11:00 AMWho: all agesHow: tickets available online or at Bank of America locationsCost: Free admission from 11am-5pm but concerts do cost $13/advance per night or $15/at gate per night.For more info: visit www.downtownroanoke.org
Friday, May 24 - Splash Valley OPENS!
Head out to Splash Valley for their opening day of the season!
Where: Splash Valley, Green Ridge Rec CenterWhen: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMWho: everyone!How: n/aCost: varies for county and non-county residentsFor more info: visit Splash Valley online
Saturday, May 25 - Michael's Kids Club:Craft Your Hero Doll
Let the kids make a fun craft while you shop!
Where: Michael's 1357 Town Square BlvdWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (session start every 30 minutes)Who: ages 3 and upHow: n/aCost: $2/childFor more info: call 540-265-8604
Saturday, May 25 - Spectacular Saturdays~Taubman Museum of Art
Bring the family out for a day at the Taubman! Featuring gallery hunts, arts and crafts, and special guests!
Where: Taubman Museum of ArtWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: FREE admissionFor more info: visit www.taubmanmuseum.org
Saturday, May 25 - Bluegrass and BBQ Festival
enjoy a day of music, food, and family fun! Some of the festivities to include antique car and antique tractor show, kite flying, expanded kids area, musicians workshops and much more!
Where: Chantilly Farms, Floyd VAWhen: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PMWho: all agesHow: tickets available ONLINECost: $18 and kids 12 and under are freeFor more info: http://www.chantillyfarm.com/bluegrass-festival
Saturday, May 25 - Oh, the Places You'll Go ~ Barnes & Noble Storytime
Come to a special storytime with this Dr Seuss classic, Oh, the Places You'll Go
Where: B&N Valley View Mall and Tanglewood Mall locationsWhen: 11:00 AMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: free to attendFor more info: call 540-563-5683 (Valley View) or 540-776-2960 (Tanglewood)
Saturday, May 25 - City Market Saturdays
Head to historic downtown city market for fun each weekend with live entertainment, street performers, "how-tos", and more...changing each weekend!
Where: Historic Roanoke City MarketWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: City Market Saturdays
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Crystal Spring Pump Station
Visit this fun, historical site with the family!
Where: corner of Jefferson and McLanahanWhen: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sunday 1-4pm)Who: all agesHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 342-5770
Saturday, May 25 - Bluegrass at Salem Farmer's Market
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs for a night of accoustic music.
Where: Salem Farmers Market, 10 Main St, SalemWhen: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: email bluegrass-in-roanoke@comcast.net
Sunday, May 26 - Movies at Longwood
This week's movie is "Brave" Bring a lawn chair and blanket! Food will be available for purchase.
Where: Longwood Park, SalemWhen: 6:00 PM (Begins at Dusk)Who: all agesHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 375-3057
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day All Day Skate
Celebrate Memorial Day at Star City Skate Center. We're having an All Day Skate so roll on in with your families and friends! In additional to roller skating check out our FunZone, Arcade Games, and Laser Fenzy!
Where: Star City Skate Center 140 Hershberger Road Roanoke, VA 24012When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: $4 Admission, $2 Skate RentalFor more info: http://www.starcityskatecenter.net/
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Ceremony Downtown. Valley veterans will be speaking.
Where: Lee Plaza, Downtown RoanokeWhen: 10:00 AMWho: all ages invited to attendHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 540-798-4111
June 6th through June 28th
Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9 - Stuart Little ~ Roanoke Children's Theatre
See E.B.White's classic story come to life as only the Roanoke Children's Theatre can do! See what happens when a "little" mouse lives in a big world!
Where: Roanoke Children's Theatre, inside the Taubman Museum of Art, Downtown RoanokeWhen: Show Runs Through June 16thWho: all agesHow: tickets available ONLINECost: $12 and $18For more info: visit www.roanokechildrenstheatre.org
Thursday, June 6 - Mommy Wrap Day with It Works
Bring the kids if you need to and come and try those "crazy wrap things" and get skinny in just 45 minutes! All wraps and facials are 20% off, plus other products will be available to sample. AND, bring your kids because we'll have some activities to keep them busy while you wrap!
Where: Amber's House, 46 Claybrook Ct, Blue Ridge VA 24064When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: Please RSVP by clicking HERECost: free to attend and wraps and facials 20% offFor more info: email jamiec@macaronikid.com or amber_foutz@hotmail.com or visit Amber's website
Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 - Live, Work and Play Expo
Come join us for this fun, inspiring and informative event, FREE and FUN for the whole family! This expo will showcase everything from the area's best home improvement businesses; direct sales companies and local businesses who are hiring or offering work from home and/or start your own business opportunities; health/wellness/fitness and beauty vendors; holistic medicine and mind/body/spirit practitioners; children and adult educational/learning institutions and programs; and local recreational activities and attractions to show us what fun things there are to learn, discover, explore and adventure in the Roanoke Valley!
Where: Tanglewood MallWhen: n/aWho: open to everyone!How: Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 1pm-6pmCost: free to attend and free events throughout each dayFor more info: email haftaevents@aol.com
Friday, June 28 through Saturday, June 29 - Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' Lemonade Weekend
Hot summer days are right around the corner and the kids are almost done with school. Soon they will be looking for things to do to pass the time and we’ve got the perfect solution! All you need to do is sign up to host a lemonade stand and we will provide you with a kit that contains everything you need. Sell lemonade, one cup at a time, and help hundreds of sick and injured children right here in Southwest Virginia.
Where: any location of your choosing!When: n/aWho: everyone in the community is invited to participate!How: To register to host a stand, please visit www.freshsqueezedmiracles.org or call 540-224-4747Cost: free to host a standFor more info: visit www.freshsqueezedmiracles.org
As Seen on TV~Daytime Blue Ridge
Skinny Memorial Day Cheesecake
Tune in LIVE or set your DVR to Daytime Blue Ridge this Wednesday, May 22nd at NOON when I'll be making a Skinny Memorial Day Cheesecake!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
12 vanilla wafers
1 8 oz package of 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
6 oz fat-free vanilla greek yogurt
2 large egg whites
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
strawberries and blueberries
Directions:
Directions:
- Line cupcake pan and place one vanilla wafer in the bottom of each
- Using a mixer, beat the ...
Grab the Blue at the Salem Fair
and Macaroni Art Special Contest
Bring your artwork, crafts, and other creative items to the 2013 Salem Fair. Kids 19 and under receive a FREE RIDE PASS just for entering! And, they get a ONE DAY RIDE PASS for entering 3 or more categories!
Categories include, but are not limited to:
And, back again this year will be the Macaroni Art ...
Categories include, but are not limited to:
- legos
- model planes
- cake decorating & baking
- clay modeling
- wood working
- duct tape crafts
- felted wool
- and so many more!
And, back again this year will be the Macaroni Art ...
VT Research SLEEP STUDY
Parents of 2 year olds invited to participate in sleep study
Join the SW Virginia Family Sleep Study!
Are you a parent of a 2 year old?
Are you interested in learning about sleep and health, for you and your toddler?
Families with 30-month-olds are needed for a Virginia Tech research study on sleep and self-regulation in families with toddlers.
Location: Roanoke Higher Education Center
Activities: Two home visits and one office visit, repeated at a six-month follow-up
Families will receive up to $100 for full participation in the initial study, and another $100 for full participation in the follow-up
Interested ...
Are you a parent of a 2 year old?
Are you interested in learning about sleep and health, for you and your toddler?
Families with 30-month-olds are needed for a Virginia Tech research study on sleep and self-regulation in families with toddlers.
Location: Roanoke Higher Education Center
Activities: Two home visits and one office visit, repeated at a six-month follow-up
Families will receive up to $100 for full participation in the initial study, and another $100 for full participation in the follow-up
Interested ...
Why Advertise with Macaroni Kid Roanoke?
Macaroni Kid Roanoke would not be so fabulous without the support of our amazing sponsors! And, we are always looking for great, local businesses to promote to our readers. Our readers are the perfect target market for most businesses: MOMS (with a few dads, grandparents, and other caregivers thrown in the mix!)
Moms shop, moms talk, moms share, moms are always on the lookout for great things for their families and kids. So, having your business promoted on Macaroni Kid Roanoke is a great way for it to be seen ...
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