Growing Up In the Valley August 2014

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I know this is going to be hard to believe, but the summer is almost over!

Infact, by the time this issue comes out, Montgomery County schools will already be in session and Botetourt won’t be too far behind.

One of the most important things to remember this year when you are sending your kids to school, is to make sure they start it on the right foot. Make sure they head to school on the first day confident in their abilities, excited about learning and receptive to new ideas and people.

If your kids are entering a new school, visit the school beforehand and meet the teachers and principals. It can help them adapt to their new environment quicker and make it easier for them to learn. Anika and Evelyn are entering a new school this year and they could not be more excited. They have met all of the teachers and have even made some friends already. They are ready to go, make sure your kids are too.

As we enter the school year, we put a close to our second full year of publishing Growing Up In the Valley! The start of year three for publishing begins with a few exciting things on the horizon here at GUITV. Of course, our Run for Education is coming November 1st and we are co-hosts of the Back To School Blast on August 10th, but that is just the tip of the iceburg! We are opening our new office across from Towers this

Anika and Evelyn having some vacation fun at HersheyPark! month and we are starting to host and book birthday parties in our meeting room! For more information check out page 26!

Last but not least, we have started our Community Sourced Capital campaign.

The info about it can be found on page 25. We are asking our readers to help support us and move us to the next level!

With your help, we will reach more parents and help more kids. Contribute if you can, but most importantly, KEEP READING! Andrea, Josh, Anika and Evelyn The Growing Up In the Valley Team

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1.LEGO Pencil Case- Hold your writing supplies in style because everything is awesome with this LEGO pencil case.

Available at major retailers. 2.Kids Relief Calming SyrupCalm your child’s tummy butterflies with this homeopathic medicine. $6.99 at CVS. 3.SafeHands Alcohol Free SanitizerKids aren’t always the best about keeping germs off their hands while at school. This alcohol free verison is a safe and helpful solution. Available at major retailers. 4.Dabbawalla Bags- Pack up all your student’s papers and books with this stylish backpack, or keep their lunches cool and delicious in their lunch bag. Available in several fun and clever styles.

Sold online at www.dabbawalla.com. 5. Camelbak Water Bottle- It is important to stay hydrated during those after school sports practices! $13.99 at Major Retailers.

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Preteens have outgrown their childish supplies and want to be rocking these cool ones for the new school year!

2 1 3 4 5 1.MadPax Backpack- Your child will never be lost in the crowd with these wildly colored backpacks. Available at Staples & Madpax.com. 2.Spry Gem Mints- Gum is often a banned treat in schools, but sometimes a rushed morning routine leaves a student with bad breath. These mints are not only full of flavor but promotes dental health. $1.99 at major retailers. 3.Meade Notebooks- The giant office supply company always has the trendiest patterns for their notebooks. This year’s orange and pink theme is sure to be a hit. Available at majr retailers.

4.Zipit Monster Pencil Case-This three ring binder pencil case will protect all your student’s notes! This and many other styles available online at zipitbags.com. 5.LEGO Movie Watch- Your child gets a great combo of toy and utlity with this awesome LEGO watch from the recent movie. Combine sets to make your own creations.

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1.Graphic Tee Shirts- A Classic choice for both boys and girls, graphic tees can be artsy or funny. Kids love showing off their favorite cartoons and or video game characters. Available at most major retailers, our favorites were from Old Navy. 2. Cargo Pants- This lightweight staple of children’s fashion has lasted thethroughout the years for a reason. It not only provides plenty of pocket space for candy, toys, and other knick-knacks it matches multiple tops and is wearable in all weather. 3.Sparkle Slip-Ons Add a little sparkle with this glittery trend of shimmery sneakers. While available at most shoe retailers, check out our blog for our own DIY verison. 4. Cardigans- Cardigans are another unisex fashion choice nowadaysthey come in a wide variety of fabrics and patterns. Pictured here is from Zappos.com 5.

Colored Jeans- Last spring’s trend of bright candy colored jeans is coming back strong this fall. Available at most clothes retailers. 6. Miltary Style Jackets- This jacket from Old Navy is made from the same kid friendly sweatshirt cotton but cut and styled to mimic the runway’s current love of miltary fashions. 7. Velcro Skate Shoes- One of our staff’s favorites were the three strap velcro shoes from Zulily.com. Even kids who can tie their shoes will love these brightly colored sneakers.

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High School & College Deck out a high school locker or stock a freshman college dorm room with these fun and funky products!

2 1 4 3 1.Woopsy Lamp- Brighten up your child’sdorm room or study area with this whimsical desk lamp- available in multiple colors at major retailers.

2.Jansport Backpacks- older students need a bag that not only looks good but can carry all their work. Jansport’s lifetime warranty is unmatchable by any other manufacturer. 3.Halo Power Stick- While it looks like a lipstick tube, it is actually a saving grace for a dying cellphone or portable device. It will charge any device that uses a USB cord. Available at Staples.

4.Stac-A-Shelf- Make the most of the tiny space in your high schooler’s locker. Available at Wal-Mart. 5. Flexmate 4gig USB- Almost all work is now down on a computer, make sure to keep a back up of your student’s essays and projects on these USB storage sticks. Available in 8 colors at major retailers.

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Family Living

The Mommy Files by: Amanda Powers

Being an educator, I look to the start of a new school year with both excitement and sadness. On one hand I get to go be with my “school kiddos” again, who’ve I’ve missed greatly. On the other hand, I have to once again give up spending all day with my own children. Yet, the excitement usually wins out as it seems to be happening again this year. Although my children are preschool age and younger, years of experience have helped me create a picture of the kind of parent I want to be when my kids hit elementary school. Good intentions are a dime a dozen, but actions are priceless, so I have created a fun and practical list of ways you can help your child’s teacher this year!

First and foremost, make sure your kids are prepared for the first day of school. Get their supplies early, send the needed snacks, and make sure they have their tennis shoes on. Having the students come in ready to learn on the very first day helps kick the year off right!

Keep up with what is going on in the school/classroom and keep in contact with the teacher. Check your child’s folder or homework agenda nightly. Be sure to read and sign required papers in a timely matter. Having to re-print, write notes, and constantly remind the students to bring paperwork in is a waste of precious learning time. While we are at it, remember to keep your teacher informed. If your student is going to miss school, has something unusual going on, or needs assistance in some way, they need to know. The teacher is unable to help if they don’t know. Plus, keeping them informed helps you both work together to better your child’s education.

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10 Ways to Help Your Child’s Teacher and understanding it in real life. They are responsible for doing it and bring it with them back to school. Teaching good work habits like “work first, play next” will help them in their own future.

After your students do their homework, study with them. Yes, personal ability to study is important but it is also beneficial for kids to study with others. To read over their notes with an adult and to be quizzed can be of great benefit to many students.

education. It is something that can be started as an infant and should continue forever. Plus, reading is often a part of homework requirements!

This tip goes right along with tip two.

Create a relationship of mutual trust and respect between you and your child’s teacher. Learn to communicate honestly with both challenges and the good with an equal amount of consideration and understanding. Most teachers really want the best for their students and no one knows their child better than their parents.

Make sure your kids have the best day they can. First, send your kids in or with sneakers/ tennis shoes every day! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen students miss out on some of the fun and activity by wearing inappropriate shoes. Second, provide them with the needed snacks and lunch so they can work at their best!

Help out with classroom events when you can. If you are a working mother or have other younger children at home it can be challenging to volunteer, however that doesn’t mean you are unable to help. Just sending in requested supplies or helping contact other parents can help.

Make reading a part of your family’s life on a daily basis. If your student is young, read to and with them. If they are older and more confident readers have them read alone or to a sibling.

Reading builds a strong foundation for

Don’t do your child’s homework for them! This really could have been included in tip three, but it’s so important. I’ve seen it done by both well intended parents and by procrastinators alike. One of the things schools

are attempting to teach is personal responsibility and your child’s ability to create and change their own future.

If they don’t do something, let them experience the consequence.

Remember your child’s teachers care for their students, including your kids! Speaking as a educator, I can tell you that we want to see them grow, learn, and bloom into the best they can be. We are human too, so we will never be perfect, but we are trying to make a difference every day.

I am sure you can tell that I am writing this from an educator’s perspective, but I hope to remember this list as my children grow. It can be challenging to keep up with everything or to avoid being a micro-manager, but I want the best for my kids. I want to help their teachers in any way I can, since we are working toward the same goal. I am thankful everyday for all the wonderful, talented, and loving teachers we have in our area. I look forward to working with many of them in the years to come both as an educator and a parent!

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Section 211: Home Away From Home Ellen Fuller finds a home with the Salem Red Sox

Eighty-six-year-old Ellen Fuller

seems to put her all into everything she does, even when it comes to watching baseball. In fact, she has been deemed the number one fan of the Salem Red Sox. For the past four years, at every single home game, she could be found in Section 211, on the first base side of Lewis Gale Field, where she has gone through five stuffed Mugsy dolls, as she said she simply “squeezes the stuffing right out of them.” When she first started attending games regularly, her late husband Curtis could be found by her side. Shortly before he passed away of cancer in October 2011, her husband of 60 years encouraged her to continue coming to the games to keep her mind off things. She was good for the team, her husband told her. She took his advice.

Two weeks prior to her husband passing, Ellen remembers getting a call from her grandson Stewart, who is an usher for the Red Sox. He

Story and Photography by: Katie Lewis told her she was going to have to cancel her hair appointment; Mugsy, the team mascot, was coming to the hospital to visit her husband. “It made him so happy,” Ellen said. “It was the first time Mugsy had come to visit a fan.”

Around that same time, at one of the games, a player gave her a ball that the whole team had signed to take to her husband. “That whole game I was sitting on pins and needles,” she said.

“I couldn’t wait to take it to him.”

Stewart explained that all of the Red Sox staff, from the general manager on down “treat her with the ultimate respect. It’s phenomenal.”

As to why she picked up the hobby, Ellen said that she simply likes baseball. She understands it better than most sports. Her favorite part of coming to the games: seeing the home team win. But despite the score, she still wears a smile, which can be easily spotted. In fact, if you’ve ever sat on the first base side, chances are you’ve seen Ellen. She comes decked out in all purple, typically sporting a pair of pink, purple, or red flashing sunglasses.

Her purple attire is a more recent obsession, she explained. “I have racks of all colors,” she said. “I just love purple. I even wear it to work. Sometimes I’ll wear red for Christmas.”

At the games, you’ll often find her waving her Mugsy doll in one hand and signaling number one with the other. She sings “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” and “Sweet Caroline,” on cue and can even be caught getting down to the “Cupid Shuffle” or “Y.M.C.A.” After a good play, you better believe she is on her feet cheering for her team.

She knows the players by name and can be heard hollering words of encouragement. “It doesn’t take me long to pick out the best players,” she said. Her current favorite: center fielder Matty Johnson. “If he can get on base, he can get home,” she said, noting that he had just tied the record for stolen bases.

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Stars of the Valley On occasion, one of her family members can be found by her side, but on the nights she sits alone, she really isn’t alone at all. For one, Stewart, her grandson, is typically stationed as an usher near her section. Mugsy, the team mascot, pays her a visit or two during each game.

“Mugsy comes to see me,” she said. “We do the dance to win the game.” And fans, who are regulars, greet her and engage her in conversation. “I’ve met a lot of really nice people,” she said. She even said that she “babysat” three kids at a recent game because their mother couldn’t get them to calm down.

“But I could,” she said. She has plenty of experience with kids after all, raising four boys and having five grandchildren. She served as a den mother for the Boy Scouts for nine years and earned awards for selling the most Girl Scout cookies, despite having no girls of her own. While her sons didn’t play baseball on

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official teams, they played backyard style. “She got out and played with us,” her son Mark said. She even said that at family reunions, she was drawn to the kids’ games rather than the adult conversations.

Ellen, who was born and raised in Roanoke, went to Jefferson High School.

She and her husband both graduated from the school; he was a few years older, however, and they didn’t meet until after his service in the Air Force. All four of her sons, Curtis Jr., Art, Mark and Roger, graduated from Patrick Henry High School. Still local, they all pitch in to make sure she gets to the games. “This is her release,” Mark said. Stewart added, “We love having her at the games.

It’s a blessing. When she’s here, she’s happy. She’s excited and motivated.

I’ve loved baseball all my life. The fact that she loves the same game as me is remarkable.”

Ellen is quite remarkable herself.

In fact, she still works five days a week at Kepley Realty in Roanoke where she has been for 34 years. “They won’t let me go,” she said. Her husband had the same hard-working character. He was a self-employed, traveling book salesman; after retirement, he invested in rental properties that he personally managed and maintained.

Ellen still manages the properties, while her sons take care of the maintenance. “He was a worker,” she said. “Most people would be home in bed, but he was out working.” He was a fighter too. He beat cancer once and remained healthy and active for five years before it returned. Through it all, Ellen remained by his side, getting up before the sun to take him to dialysis, going to work, and still making it to the Red Sox games. “The more you do, the more you can do,” she said.

“That’s my motto.”

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1. Cut strips of paper. You can create different shaped beads by cutting rectangles, triangles, or oval shapes. The strips can vary in width but should be no longer than 1 inch. The finished beads’ thickness depends on the intial length of the strip as well, the longer the strip the thicker the bead.

2. Using the thin dowel as a guide (we used thin knitting needles!), roll your strip of paper, making sure that the side being rolled onto is covered well in glue. This is a sticky, messy process!

3. After allowing the glue to dry, carefully remove the beads from the dowel. (Optional: You may paint or cover the beads in a clear coating. We used clear nail polish.)

4. String beads in desired pattern on string. You can mix them with plastic pony beads for fun too!

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Growing Up In The Valley Growing Up in the Valley was the dream of the Eagan Family. Josh, Andrea and their two daughters Anika and Evelyn have been a part of the Roanoke community for 9 years.

While raising their daughters, they noticed that the area did not have a strong parenting or family magazine. With Andrea’s educational experience and Josh’s marketing background they decided that they would make one themselves.

In 2012 Josh and Andrea began finding local parents, teachers and business people to work with in creating the best locally sourced content possible. In August 2012, the first issue was printed and the community took notice. Growing Up in the Valley is not only an entertaining magazine for a waiting room lobby, but a indispensible resource for community information, events, and announcements. The Eagan’s were determined to make their magazine free for everyonerelying solely on advertisers to fund the publication.

Throughout 2012 and 2013 the magazine has grown larger and faster than the Eagan’s ever dreamed. Growing Up in the

Valley is now a monthly publication, available both in print and online. The magazine now has a larger reach and more readers then any other local publication. They employ nearly a dozen writers and staff. They have hosted and attended dozens of events for the community including a roller skating party, rock climbing class, pottery painting, fundraising events, and many more.

Their plans for 2014 are even more adventurous. They recently have opened an office, after spending the past two years creating the magazine out of their home. They have plans to hire even more writers, photographers and event staff, expand their distrubution into more towns, host several more community-wide events, as well as introducing two new magazine publications- an annual guide to the area’s attractions and businesses and a new women’s lifestyle magazine.

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Education Station For two whole baseball seasons I watched her. Her smile brightened up an already upbeat place. I tried not to stare, but the truth was, I couldn’t help it. Without even knowing her, she brought me joy. How, you may ask? It’s hard to explain; positivity and happiness simply radiated from her. I could tell by her colorful dress and flashing red glasses that she was fun. Despite her silver hair, as she danced to the “Cupid Shuffle” and ate peanut M&M’s, I knew she was young at heart. Regardless of the fact that she often sat alone, all of the people that stopped to talk to her revealed her friendliness.

I was dying to meet this woman. This woman whom I knew just from watching her was leaving a beautiful legacy.

She was a woman whom I found inspiring without even knowing her name.

It was not by chance we finally met.

Although, I guess, in a sense, my initial notice of her was. Then again, I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. My husband and I attend Salem Red Sox games quite regularly, and after sitting in a variety of locations, we finally found seats to which we are partial. On most occasions, we are able to get our favorite seats, or at least sit in the vicinity of them.

She, this woman who so quickly gained my attention, sat a section over. She was a constant and possibly one of the reasons we liked these particular seats so much. There was never a game that she didn’t attend. There was never a game where she wasn’t smiling. And there was never a game where she wasn’t wearing purple. I was intrigued.

From the day we first saw her, my husband and I predicted her story. Did she have a grandson who played on the team? Had her husband played baseball? Was she related to the owners?

There had to be a story. The writer in me wanted to uncover it, tell it. Yet it took me a while to get up the courage.

When it was announced that this would be our sports issue, I thought, perfect.

This was my chance.

Lessons from Everyone’s Grandmother by: Katie Lewis

and nephew to the game, but, typical 12-year-olds, they left me by myself for most of it. I sat alone, clapping along with the crowd, too distracted to even know why I was cheering. You see, this lovely lady really gets into the games; I was slightly scared to bother her. I decided I would go and talk to her between the second and third innings. Yet, the break came and went. I kept making excuses… she was enjoying a snack, watching the between-inning contests. Why was I so nervous? I guess I was scared of rejection. Scared I would bother her. Scared there was no story at all. Or scared that it was one that she wouldn’t want to tell or had told one too many times.

Or maybe, I wasn’t worthy of telling it.

By the bottom of the sixth, I finally got the nerve up to go talk to her. I was quickly relieved as she said, “Sure, I can do that.” She couldn’t have been any sweeter and agreed to meet me before the game the following day.

As we sat in the ballpark the next day, I found myself wanting to set my notepad aside. I just wanted to listen.

I wanted to take in everything she had to say with no distractions. But, I could

not be selfish… I also wanted to share her story with the world. Or at least with the Roanoke Valley. Her story is simple, yet special. She, however, is phenomenal. I could tell just by talking with her that she has touched many lives. Mine being one of them.

She reminds me so much of my Nana.

When I told her this, she explained that so many people have “adopted” her as their grandmother. She is just that type of woman. I’m sure she is not perfect. I’m sure she has regrets.

I’m sure she makes mistakes. Yet, she has done, and is doing, so many things right. She reminded me of the important things in life, she reminded me of the legacy we should all strive to leave, and she reminded me that everyone has a story to share and how blessed I am to be able listen to those stories and retell them.

I hope you will take the time to read more about Mrs. Ellen Fuller in this very issue. While I’m not sure my words can fully capture the person she is, I hope to give you a glimpse into the life of a little lady who has made a big impact. And continues to do so.

On July 20, a Sunday, I attended a game, with the intention of introducing myself and setting up an interview.

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Education Station

Kickoff a Stress Free School Year by: Megan Meyers, Sylvan Learning Center

For many children, the first day of school doesn’t only mean new teachers and new friends – it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner. Starting the school year off on the right foot can help minimize a child’s stress level throughout the year.

The experts at Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels, suggest parents help their children prepare for the transition to the next grade level and the return to school by encouraging a structured routine from day-one and staying actively involved in their child’s education.

To help children get ready for the new school year and to minimize academic stress, Sylvan Learning offers these tips and ideas to make the transition from summer to school easier. Tips include back–to-school suggestions and specific hints for the transitional years:

Back-to-School Tips (for each new school year) Get back in the routine Ease transition from lazy summer days to the structure of the school year by re-establishing bedtime, mealtime, reading and homework routines. Talk with your child about the importance of these routines and how they help ensure that he is not overtired or overly anxious about schoolwork or the next day of school.

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Homework routine and place Designate a specific time and place for homework time and help your child discover a regular, quiet place where he can study. Make sure that the area is free from potential distractions and that study tools are at your child’s fingertips to keep him focused on homework and studying.

all homework on time or preparing for tests well in advance, setting goals can help set the routine for the new year.

Develop a relationship with your child’s teacher Take the time to meet your child’s teachers at the beginning of the school year. Teachers can be the best source for information about your child’s scholastic performance and they can recommend ways to help your child or resolve any difficulties he or she is having.

Stay on schedule Your child should keep a schedule of all classes, assignments and key dates, such as project deadlines and test dates. As part of that schedule, she should include specific times for studying, projects and extracurricular activities. The more thorough the schedule, the more efficient your child will be.

Organization minimizes late nights completing homework assignments, cramming for tests at the last minute and can ultimately reduce student anxiety about school.

Education Station Emphasize organization For some students, having color-coded binders for each subject helps them stay on track throughout the school year. Keeping notes organized helps test preparation later in the year, so work with your child to determine the best method for him.

Transition Year Back-to-School Tips (Children Starting Kindergarten, First Grade, Middle School or High School): Visit the school If your child is changing schools with the new year, make a special trip together to visit the school before the first day of classes. Checking out the new classroom and the new teacher before school starts will help ease feelings of anxiety and help get your child into his or academic routine. If it’s available, review the class schedule with your child and prepare him for the new grade.

Provide extra support When starting the new school year, especially if it’s a transition year, a little extra support can’t hurt. Talk with your child about her fears regarding school and maintain an open dialogue throughout the year. Discuss what subjects she’s anticipating and any areas she finds particularly challenging.

Don’t forget to talk about homework and tests.

Transition into Kindergarten Kindergarten is your child’s introduction to elementary school and a first opportunity to learn basic math and reading skills, not to mention a first look at routines and expectations of group learning. As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. The skills that he learns from you – how to get along with others, follow directions and listen to directions – will help him start the year off right.

Transition into middle school and high school

Encourage learning at home Promoting learning outside of the classroom helps children perform better in school. To nurture reading skills spend at least one hour per week – 10 to 15 minutes a day – reading with your child. To enhance math proficiency, try allowing your child to help plan the next family trip and encourage him to compute miles, cost of gas, expenses for food, hotel and entertainment.

Discuss changes in routine Talk with your child about how the routine for her new school may differ from the previous year. It can be difficult for children to adjust to changes in schedules and workloads. Explain how her schedule may differ from last year. Will there be more homework assignments? Does she have to wake up earlier? Will she have more than one teacher this year?

Transitioning from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school brings many questions and concerns. Organization becomes even more important in middle school and high school when your child must keep track of multiple subjects, homework, teachers, classrooms and books. You can help him to reduce stress by giving him a calendar/planner to help him organize these new items and encouraging him to build good study habits.

For more educational resources for children in grades pre-K through 12, please visit www.SylvanLearning.com or call 540-3442941.

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Applachian Trails: Hiking trails are scattered all through the area for all levels of hikers.

Grab your hiking shoes & go!

Bayou’s Snowballs: Cool down in the end of summer with these delicious snowcones in downtown Roanoke!

Candy Cane Express: The best holiday festival held annually at the Virginia Transportation Museum.

Dixie Caverns: Take a trip to fairyland underground through a spectacular reflection pool in the caves.

Explore Park: You can bike,canoe, picnic!

Explore Park is your destination for exploration!

Flag Rock: It’s just a day’s drive to enjoy this beautiful park full of nature trails in Norton, Virginia.

Grandin Village: Take in a movie, eat a cupcake and play at the park in Roanoke’s picturesque neighborhood.

Hotel Roanoke: Spend the night at the world famous hotel or just enjoy the many events they hold yearly.

Ikenberry Orchards: Not only a local produce business but a great place for field trips!

Jacksonville Center for the Arts: You can bike,canoe, picnic! Explore Park is your destination for exploration!

Kirk Family YMCA: Take a class, learn a skill, enjoy an afternoon at the YMCA! Laser Tag Source: No need to travel- just rent the fun from from this local business!

Mill Mountain Star: Walk or drive up to this famous city landmark!

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Natural Bridge: Visit this natural wonder of the world and learn about the history of the area.

O. Winston Link Museum: The museum hosts weekly kid activities every friday!

Parkway, Blue Ridge: Enjoy the beautiful vistas in the mountains while cruising in the car.

Quilting Connection: For the crafty parent who wants some peace and quiet while quilting.

Run For Education: GUITV is hosting an educational fundraising race this November!

Smith Mountain Lake: Rent a canoe, camp under the stars- enjoy all the fun at the lake!

Taubman Museum: Free admission + Saturday Kid Activities= Perfect museum for you!

United Way of Roanoke:The United way hosts lots of events that not only are fun but help the community.

Viva La Cupcake: Satisfy that sweet tooth with a delicious designer cupcake!

Honorable Mentions: Some family attractions were just too good to leave out of our list, even if they shared a letter! Some of our favorites are River’s Edge Sports Complex, Amazement Square,Splash Valley, Monitcello, The Science Museum, The City Market, The New River Valley SuperBowl, and Bisset Park in the New River Valley!

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Youth Safety:

Keeping kids safe while playing sports Each year nationwide, sports and recreation injuries send more than 2.6 million children ages 19 and under to the emergency room. Over 750,000 of these injuries were related to football or basketball. And in team sports, most injuries — 62 percent — occur during practices, not games.

“Always insist that your kids wear the same protective gear, do the same warm-ups and take all the same precautions when they practice as when they’re getting ready for a game,” Jill Lucas, Safe Kids Roanoke coordinator and Carilion Clinic health educator, said.

“Keeping kids safe is a team effort.

There is nothing more important than growing healthy, happy kids,” Lucas said. A recent Safe Kids Worldwide survey found half of coaches admit to being pressured by a parent or athlete to keep an injured athlete in the game. Coaches need to be educated and supported in making decisions that 34

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protect the immediate and long-term health of young athletes.

er and be sure to mention everything that hurts or aches.

Safe Kids Roanoke recommends these tips for all children playing or practicing any individual or team sport:

• Parents should learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion and immediately remove a child from play if he or she has any of the signs. The child needs to be cleared by a medical professional before returning to play.

• Before signing up for a sport, get a pre-participation physical exam.

• Always wear appropriate protective gear for the activity — for practice as well as games — and make sure it’s the right size and properly adjusted.

• Do your warm-ups. If it’s important before a game, it’s important before practice, too.

• Have adult supervision. Make sure responsible adults know and enforce the safety rules of the sport and are trained in first aid and CPR. Also, make sure the field is in safe condition.

• Never “play through” an injury. Get immediate help from a coach or train-

• Follow the rules. In most sports, the rules are based not only on sportsmanship, but safety.

Last but not least: “Stay hydrated,” Lucas said. “Drink plenty of water before, during, and after the activity, and rest frequently during hot weather.

A child can lose up to a quart of sweat during two hours of exercise, and kids get overheated more quickly than adults and cannot cool down as easily.”

For more information about sports safety, call Safe Kids Roanoke at 540266-6568 or visit www.safekids.org.

CASA Program Looking for Volunteers CASA Volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children. CASA Volunteers are people like you, who want to make a difference and give back to their community.

There are 19 CASA programs throughout the state of Virginia. Children’s Trust—the Roanoke Valley’s CASA program— is looking for new volunteers. Recruitment is now underway for our fall class.

A LITTLE OF YOUR TIME CAN CHANGE A LIFE. Imagine what it would be like to lose your parents, not because of something you did, but because they can’t—or won’t—take care of you.

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Family Fun

The Mozart Effect by: Maria Smith, Melody Makers

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria.

Even at the young age of three, Mozart was interested in music and carefully paid attention to his sister’s lessons as his father taught her to play the keyboard. At four, Mozart was picking up the study of music with lessons from his father and by five he had composed his first songs. His father took Mozart and his sister on tour and they played many songs for nobles and ambassadors. Mozart began to write many of his own pieces and could often hear a piece of music and then perform it himself without even looking at the music. Mozart had a real talent for being able to write compositions quickly and once composed an entire opera in two short months. As Mozart grew into an adult, he began to work more on his own and was very wealthy. Unfortu-

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nately, he squandered his wealth away on lavish things. He married at the age of 26 to Constanze Weber much to his father’s disapproval. They had seven children although only two lived beyond infancy. Mozart continued to write compositions making money but also spending it. His father’s death in 1787 affected him deeply, and he wrote many compositions while dealing with the pain of his loss. Less than four years later, Mozart himself died from a military fever at the young age of 35. He was buried with no fanfare

“Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius.

Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Giovanni (1787) and Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute, 1791). People have enjoyed and loved the classical music of Mozart for many years.

in a common grave which was popular for this time period.

Mozart leaves behind more than 600 works including 41 symphonies and 27 piano concertos. Some of his most famous works include Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music, 1787) and the operas Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro, 1786), Don

It wasn’t until 1993 that the effects of Mozart took an educational turn.

Researchers Rauscher, Shaw, and Ky produced research stating that listening to Mozart’s music improved spatial intelligence skills in children.

The study was conducted with three study groups – one group listened to Mozart’s classical music, one group had verbal relaxation instructions and the last group had silence before the test was given. The results indicated that students listening to Mozart’s classical

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music had improved scores than those who didn’t, although the results were not measured beyond the 15 minute test taking time. The publication of the results from this study - the “Mozart Effect” - began to popularize and was misinterpreted to mean that classical music produced an increase in IQ. People began playing classical music to young children and infants and enrolling them in instrumental training. One state even wanted to initiate a state fund to send a Mozart classical music CD to every expecting mother in their state.

Many studies have been completed since this study – some with positive results and other showing no relation between classical music and enhanced spatial intelligence. Research continues today to determine the impact that music, classical music, music training and instrumental training have on children and their education.

Whether it increases intelligence or educational performance is yet to be fully determined, but Mozart’s beautiful compositions are loved by many and the effects of that are genius.

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The Nut Job - directed by Peter Lepeniotis - Rated PG It’s almost winter, and the animal community in Liberty Park is trying to store away food for the season. Surly is a wily squirrel who gets what he wants even if it means taking it from someone else. But when Surly’s latest caper results in the destruction of the group’s entire food cache, he is banished from the park forever.

It’s not long before he spots his next target for raiding: a nut store. But not just any nut store...this one happens to be a front for a high-stakes bank job!

Surly is joined on the streets by his

best friend Buddy, and, a few days later, by several members of the Liberty Park animal community who are looking to restock their food stores. When another squirrel named Andie rescues him from a dire situation, he reluctantly agrees to split the nut store spoils with the rest of the animals 50/50.

But of course, things don’t quite go as planned…

The Nut Job features big voices like Will Arnett, Liam Neeson, and Katherine Heigl, and is filled with nonstop critter high jinks and plenty of slapstick humor. A silly little adventure that the whole family will enjoy.

Ernest & Celestine - directed by Stéphane Aubier, Benjamin Renner, and Vincent Patar

Celestine is a young mouse who lives in the tunnels beneath the city where Ernest the bear is a struggling street musician. Mice and bears don’t mix in their world; the bears live above ground while the mice rule the sewers beneath.

The mouse city depends upon the strong teeth of its citizens, as it is literally carved out of the rock by thousands of tiny mouse incisors. As a result, the dental industry is of utmost importance. Because what does a mouse dentist do when a worker mouse loses a tooth? Replaces it with a bear tooth, of course. And it’s Celestine’s job as a dentist intern to collect lost bear cub teeth each night. But she’s

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not the best tooth collector because she gets distracted drawing pictures instead...because what Celestine really wants to be is an artist. And she just doesn’t believe that bears are as scary as everyone says.

Through a hilarious and endearing turn of events, she and Ernest meet and become friends. But what the two of them don’t expect is everyone’s less-than-accepting reactions toward their friendship.

Translated from its original French, Ernest & Celestine is a charming, quirky tale about tolerance, love, and overlooking our differences to see how we’re really the same.

The Guide

The Giver - written by: Lois Lowry

Reccomended for Grades 4-7

Eleven-year-old Jonas lives in a world reigned by order and balance. Family units consist of a father and a mother who are assigned one boy child and one girl; meals are served at the same time every day; everything has its place and purpose, and anything needless is discarded. There is no crime, no disease, and no pain. But Jonas is about to discover that this easy life does not come without a price.

In Jonas’s community, when a child turns twelve, he is given his final work assignment. The eleven-year-olds are closely observed by the Committee of Elders for a year, and then an Assignment is selected for each one based on his or her personality and specific skillset. This careful selection process is essential because the course of each child’s life hinges upon the job given.

The Elders are led by one called The

Receiver. Though his job is somewhat of a mystery to the citizens, the position of Receiver is the most respected and honorable work assignment in the community. For without The Receiver, their uncomplicated way of life would be impossible.

As his own Ceremony of Twelve draws closer, Jonas is consumed by anxiety.

He has no clue what his Assignment will be, and strange things have been happening to him. He doesn’t know how to describe it, but over the last few weeks he has been seeing things differently: an apple, his friend Fiona’s hair. A flash of something different before they return to normal. And when Jonas gets his Assignment, everything starts to change.

Winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal, The Giver could be considered the forerunner of the current teen dysto-

pian thriller craze. The predictability and safety floating on the surface of Jonas’s world thinly veil the darkness that lurks beneath. The prose is simple, but is also powerful, moving, and compelling, and the themes within are many and profound. I never read this as a kid but I loved it as an adult.

The story is one that stays with you forever.

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Stars of the Valley

Staying Active

How to keep kids active all year long

by: Rachel Robinson Back to school time is just around the corner, which means that most children will be spending much of their day in a classroom sitting at a desk. With homework after school, TV, internet, IPads and cell phones, it can be easy for our children to miss out on the physical activity they need to be healthy and stay focused. Even though students take part in movement and physical education classes at school most days, experts say that this usually isn’t enough.

The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) recommends that school-age children should: • have 1 hour or more of moderate and vigorous physical activity on most or all days • participate in several bouts of physical activity of 15 minutes or more each day • avoid periods of inactivity of 2 hours or more

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SHAPE also recommends that preschool-age kids: • have at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity (adult-led activity) and • have at least 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity (free play) each day Now that we know how much physical activity our children actually need, the next step is to decide what kinds of activity are appropriate. Each kid is unique, and it’s important to keep your child’s age, developmental stage, ability and interest in mind when deciding on a sports or fitness program or making activity choices. Depending on their developmental level, preschool-age children are usually not quite ready for organized sports, according to Mary L. Gavin, MD of KidsHealth.org. Though readiness varies by child, four and five-year olds are often just beginning to explore basic physical proficiencies such as running, skipping, and jumping. Parents can help their young children build on

these foundational skills and improve coordination while continuing to be active in fun and challenging settings.

Preschoolers love to learn to throw and catch a beach ball with mom and dad or do the motions to their favorite children’s songs. Little ones might also enjoy swimming, walking, beginning gymnastics or dancing, and learning to ride a bicycle with training wheels.

As six to eight year-olds enter first and second grade, most are sharpening basic physical skills like jumping, throwing, kicking, and catching. Gavin says that kids this age “need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle (as they gain more control) over their own level of activity.”

As school-age children explore their interests, Gavin explains that this is a good time to “provide many opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, sports, and games fit for their personality, ability, age, and interests.

Brainstorm with your kids on activities that feel right,” she continues. “Most

Stars of the Valley kids won’t mind a daily dose of fitness as long as it’s fun.”

What about the children who don’t enjoy soccer, basketball, or football for example? These kids should still be encouraged to get involved in activities that will foster health and fitness.

There are many choices and while it may take some trial and error, most kids will find something they enjoy along the way. Some options to try include; dance, cheerleading, karate, tennis, running or skateboarding.

Parents who enjoy being active can take advantage of this formative time to ride bikes or walk on a trail as a family. Raking leaf piles, splashing at the pool or playing a game of tag are all ways that families can be active while having a great time together.

As children reach upper elementary and early middle school grades (9-13 yrs old) they are continuing to master and refine coordination of more complex skills. During this stage, kids often join sports teams and become committed to a particular sport or team. As competition and ability of others increases, strong fundamental education and training is vital for children interested in pursuing a particular sport. Kids and preteens who are able to involve themselves in fitness or sports programs during this often awkward transitional phase, can improve self esteem, experience a sense of belonging, learn discipline, and build team-oriented sportsmanship. Physical benefits of fitness especially spill over to emotional and social well-being during these years.

As preteens and teens identify themselves with a particular sport or activity they can become interested in pursuing it on a competitive middle or high school team or other competitive private organization. Schools and programs should offer some sort of practice or conditioning sessions in the offseason to keep athletes healthy and prevent injuries during initial tryouts when more intensive activity begins.

Training should be done about three times weekly for 1-2 hours during the preseason. Specialized camps are also available in summer months and break periods. These are great places for young athletes to stay fit while mastering specific skills.

As teens mature, they may begin to incorporate strength training into their fitness program. Strength and resistance training can include push-ups and other body-resistance maneuvers, as well as lightweight resistance such as free weights. Coaches and trainers often encourage this in the offseason as well, in order to prevent injury.

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require strength training and weight lifting, these should be incorporated for athletes who have proper coaching, instruction, and supervision.

Whether your child is interested in training for a particular sport or simply for complete fitness and health, training programs should include essential aspects specialized for developing bodies. Tina Hatcher MS, CPT of

Most kids won’t mind a daily dose of fitness as long as it’s fun.

-Dr. Mary L. Gavin kidshealth.org tally appropriate strength training programs can provide many benefits to young athletes. The key is to find a trusted, certified coach or trainer who understands the growth stages of children and teens. An experienced and well-educated coach can help players improve strength, stamina and performance. These professionals will also take good measure to help protect children from muscle strains and other injuries by modeling proper technique and exertion. As children and most teens continue to grow, it’s important to remember that heavy lifting is usually not beneficial. While certain sports

Livestrong explains some specific elements of a comprehensive training program for youth.

“Proper stretching and flexibility exercises will lengthen muscles and increase the range of motion of the joints. All muscles in the legs, torso and arms need to be stretched. Cardiorespiratory exercises that raise the heart rate and increase breathing rate will improve endurance and stamina.

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and function, and more stamina and speed.”

She stresses the importance of “rest days” which help muscles “repair and rebuild after becoming torn down during exercise.” Hatcher also emphasizes the benefits of “unstructured, free play activities” in which children can use their own creativity and organization.

This idea of total fitness is catching on with many athletes and trainers. As a result of its comprehensive approach to fitness, CrossFit training is recently gaining a lot of interest among adults, and its philosophy has trickled down to specific kid-centered programs called CrossFit Kids. CrossFit founder, Greg Glassman explains the main theory and basic elements of the program.

As kids participate in physical activities, they gain values and learn skills that will benefit them in all areas of life. Kids are exposed to mentors, coaches and trainers who can teach them about teamwork, healthy competition, discipline, and self-confidence.

Recently, many sports and athletic programs have begun to relate more nutritional components to physical fitness and performance. When children are able to identify foods which fuel their bodies to perform well during physical tasks, they are encouraged to continue healthy eating and to adapt a healthier overall lifestyle.

Hatcher offers that the health benefits can “include a reduced risk of becoming overweight and getting diabetes, an improved academic performance, a higher self-esteem, and a decreased risk of depression and anxiety.” She continues that “performance benefits include better coordination and balance, proper muscle movement

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“CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program. CrossFit is not

Benefits of Physical Activiy reduced risk of becoming overweight and getting diabetes improved academic performance higher self-esteem decreased risk of depression and anxiety

a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains. They are Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy.

The CrossFit Program and other training programs like it can help children stay fit and healthy, and can give them the foundational physical skills to be successful at a wide array of sports and other activities.

Young athletes in the Roanoke area can check out Roanoke Valley CrossFit and Brickhouse Crossfit for fitness programs geared toward youth. The Roanoke area YMCA and other area organizations also offer various classes and programs to help children and adults stay fit. It’s a good idea to talk with your child’s coach or athletic director for suggestions about sport-specific conditioning sessions, camps, and trainers available.

It’s never too late to start introducing physical activity into your family’s lifestyle. Hit the bike trail, play a game of backyard volleyball or just take a walk around the neighborhood. Most importantly, have fun!

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It was a beautiful summer day in the valley. Birds were singing, the bees were hard at work, and all the little bugs were enjoying their time off; well most of them were.

“I’m bored,” Woolie complained.

“Why don’t you ask your sister to play with you?” asked his mother.

“Aw Mom, she’s off flying with her friends. I can’t fly yet. It’s no fun without wings.” Woolie grumbled.

“Come on little bug, you have plenty of fun crawling around.” said Mrs. ‘Pillar.

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“I’m just so bored. I have nothing to do and no one to play with.” Woolie whined.

“What do you mean, little bug?

A new ant colony moved in next door. I’ve seen lots of little ants that I am sure would love to play with you!”

Woolie was nervous. He had never played with ants before.

Most of his friends were caterpillars and butterflies. Could he be friends with an ant? Ants were different. Would the even want to play with him?

“What’s the matter, Woolie?” asked his mom.

“I’ve never been friends with an ant before. What if we are too

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“Oh you silly bug! You’ll never know until you try.”

“OK, Mom. You’re right. I’m going to go over there now!”

Woolie decided.

Woolie headed outside to introduce himself to the ants.

A few hours later Mama called Woolie and Flutter in for dinner.

“How did it go, Woolie?” asked his mom.

“Great Mama! I had so much fun! The ants may not look the same as I do, but they sure know how to have fun!”

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Monday Nights through August, 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM Pump-it-Up, Roanoke VA Don’t wait for a birthday to have fun at Pump It Up. We have Open Jumps throughout the week where your child can have the time of their life. Our massive inflatables spark their imaginations and let them burn off energy. Our Open Jumps are safe, indoor, climate-controlled, and fun.

Grab you friends, your friends friends, your family, your cousins, your grandparents and anyone else you know and head to Pump It Up of Roanoke on Monday nights for a jumping good time! Don’t forget, Socks must be worn by everyone in the arena!

Virginia’s Big ol’ Baby Shower Saturday, September 6 2014, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Roanoke Civic Center Special Events

Are you expecting a baby? Although fun and exciting, bringing a new life into the world can be an endless line of questions and searching for information. If only there were one place to get answers, to meet people just like you, and get neat gifts to bring bliss to your soul. Virginia’s Big Ol’ Baby Shower accomplishes this goal, bringing education and excitement to maternity! Growing Up in the Valley will be hosting children’s play area so the futue big brothers & sisters can play while you shop!

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Although fun and exciting, bringing a new life into the world can be an endless line of questions and searching for information. If only there were one place to get answers, to meet people just like you, and get neat gifts to bring bliss to your soul. Virginia’s Big Ol’ Baby Shower accomplishes this goal, bringing education and excitement to maternity!

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FREE Stock N’ Roll Star City Skate Center 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM All Ages Free with Donation

Enjoy an afternoon of FREE skating, FunZone, arcade games and so much more that Star City Skate Center & Growing Up in the Valley’s school supply fundraiser. The whole family can skate for FREE with a school supply donation (one donation per admission) Donations will be supporting local Elementary and Middle Schools.

Black Dog Summer Music Festival

Chateau Morrisette, Floyd VA 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM All Ages $35.00/ 20+ Adult $20/ 13-20 Years old Free/ Child (Advance ticket discount available) Join Chateau Morrisette for the Black Dog Summer Music Festival. This festival is all about the wine and the music. Enjoy wine from selected Virginia wineries and a variety of food, arts and crafts while listening to The Mastersons, highly acclaimed at SXSW and promoting their debut album, “Birds Fly South.“ Admission includes music, winery tour, tastings and souvenir wine glass.

Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult admission are admitted at no charge!

No picnic baskets, or outside food & beverage permitted. Well behaved pets on a leash are always welcome.

Please bring your own seating. Pop up tents and canopies welcome.

FREE Kidfest At Belk!

Valley View Mall, Roanoke VA 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Ages 4-11 years old Free For more information call 540-366-1900

includes runway fashion shows featuring local children as models that will highlight Belk’s latest fashions and trends for kids. Kidfest activities and entertainment will include refreshments, music, games, face painting and balloons. Parents interested in having their children ages 4 – 11 participate as models in our fashion shows should contact Doreen Malcolm at doreen_malcolm@belk.com Submit a favorite photo of your child!

Winner will be featured in March ads for our spring Kidfest! Please bring in a photo of your child in the day of the Kidfest.

Children who serve as models for the fashion shows will receive 15% off all purchase in the Children’s Department.

Sunday • August 10

Virginia Tech Football Welcome Back Picnic Venue: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg VA 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM All Ages $20/ Adults $10/Children 10 & Under

The Annual Virginia Tech Football Outback Steakhouse Welcome Back Picnic will be held in the South End Zone of Lane Stadium. All Virginia Tech alumni and fans are invited to the Welcome Back Picnic which includes steak, chicken, macaroni & cheese, caesar salad and dessert provided by Outback Steakhouse. Special guests include head coach Frank Beamer, the entire 2014 football team and other guests from the Department of Athletics and university administration. Bill Roth, “Voice of the Hokies,” and his sidekick analyst Mike Burnop will emcee the event.

There will be autograph sessions with the entire football team starting around 7 pm. All guests are limited to one autograph item.

Tickets must be purchased in advance for $20 per adult and $10 for children 10 & under. Tickets may be purchased at A Cleaner World located at 103 King Street

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FREE Back 2 School Blast Parkway Wesleyan Church 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM School Aged Children Free back2schoolblast.org Children in low-income families can come prepare for the upcoming school year at the Back 2 School Blast. Children can receive school supplies, new shoes, hair cuts, school physicals & vaccinations. Pre-registration will be required and will be on August 4, 2014 at the Rescue Mission from 9am-7pm or until tickets are gone. Parent must bring child or child’s birth certificate or other form of ID that includes a birthdate to pick up a ticket. One ticket per child.

To volunteer at the event please contact Leslie: leslie@rescuemission.net

Monday • August 11

Free cupcakes to first 100 kids at Viva La Cupcake & a free craft provided by Growing Up in the Valley

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Pump-It-Up 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM $7.50 per kid ages 10 & under Every Monday in August Don’t wait for a birthday to have fun at Pump It Up. We have Open Jumps throughout the week where your child can have the time of their life. Our massive inflatables spark their imaginations and let them burn off energy. Our Open Jumps are safe, indoor, climate-controlled, and fun. Grab you friends, your friends friends, your family, your cousins, your grandparents and anyone else you know and head to Pump It Up of Roanoke on Monday nights for a jumping good time! Don’t forget, Socks must be worn by everyone in the arena!

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Ages 4-12 years old Free Miami Ice is throwing a Back to School Party Playdate for 10-15 families with kids ages 4-12. We’ll be showing off some awesome products plus they will have fun Back to School activities for the kids. Space is limited so RSVP required.

For more information contact Beth at bethbell@macaronikid.com

Friday • August 15 Beach Music On the Patio Ragazzi’s Italian Grille 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM All Ages

Come enjoy some live music while you dine at Ragazzi’s!

Salem After Five

Downtown Salem 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM $5/Adults, Free/ Children 12 & under Spend a summer night taking in live music, entertainment and delicious food from local vendors and children’s activities. The Tams will be performing!

Saturday • August 16 Breakfast with the Animals Mill Mountain Zoo 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM All Ages $15/non-member adult 11/non-member child $45/non-member family of 4 $12/member adult $8/member child $35/member family of 4

Come enjoy a light breakfast buffet and the chance to meet some of the zoo animals. The zoo keeper will be there to answer questions and you can also see them prepare breakfast to feed to the animals. Registration required at least 3 days prior to event. For more informatio visit www.mmzoo.org

Saturday, August 23 Geek Mob 2014

O. Winston Link Museum 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM All Ages $6/ Adult $4/ Child (Advance ticket discount available) Celebrate Internation Read Comics in Public Day and help raise money for Autism and Anti-Bullying Awareness!

Come in costume and enjoy live music, crafts, vendors, puppets, food, magicians, and tons more fun!

Fun for the whole family featuring visual and performing arts organizations.

This event features Performing Artists: The Fat Tuesdays Band and Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert; as well as Visual Artists: Polly Branch (Seeing Nature with Watercolors) and Charlene Graves (Clay Critters).

Roanoke Symphony Pops Concert Elmwood Park, Roanoke VA 3:00 PM All Ages $9-$49 depending on ticket

Wednesday • August 20

Come out and enjoy an afternoon with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at Elmwood Park!

Green Heron Art Center, Radford VA 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Ages 1.5-4 years old $12 per class www.greenheronarts.com

Saturday • September 6

Parent & Me Arts And Crafts

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Focus on cognitive skills & experimentation with a variety of mediums. Beyond creating fun and imaginative arts and crafts, children will also sing and dance and learn how to play & work together in a group setting. Taught by experienced preschool teacher Renee Rippe of Central Methodist PreSchool.

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Sunday • August 24 FREE Parks and Elmwood Park 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM All Ages Free

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Saturday • September 13 FREE Movies At Longwood Longwood Park, Salem VA 7:00 PM- 8:00PM All Ages Free

Watch the LEGO Movie at Longwood Park. Admission is always free. Bring your chairs & blankets and concessions will be available for purchase. The film will start at dark.

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