Growing Up In the Valley October 2015

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Take Over Written & Created By Local Roanoke Children

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Dear Readers, Welcome to the 2nd annual Kids Take Over issue! All of the articles, recipes, crafts and stories on the following pages are made by kids! Anyway, we have fun taking over the magazine once a year and getting to write articles. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did creating them!

School has started for everyone and surprisingly for some people, it only started a couple of weeks ago! Fall just started and in our house we have a new family member coming soon! No, not a baby, we host a Bolivian Exchange student every year! We can’t wait to meet her!

Soon, we are going to go on fall trips and lots of other fun fall stuff. Our school year is going great and we hope your’s is too!

Oh, and we almost forgot! Halloween is coming soon. Check out the great costume ideas in this issue!

Leigh Anne Woods law@growingupinthevalley.com

Contributors

Anika Eagan • Evelyn Eagan Charlie Fisher • Aleyna House Clifford Jackson • Teresa Martin • Amanda Powers Marisa Vitulli • Katie Lewis • Heidi Blackwelder Stefanie Weber • Jessica Farmer • Amanda Robinson We welcome reader comments, submissions and the support of advertisers.

We reserve the right to refuse or edit any materials submitted to us that we deem inappropriate for our audience. Please include a self addressed stamped envelope with any submission to be returned. We do not accept responsiblity for unsolicited materials.

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In This Issue: Features 29 2015 Star Award Winners

The best businesses in town as chosen by you!

13 Ten DIY Costumes for under $25 Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Halloween family costume showcase.

Health 10 Facts about the Flu A local pediatrician tells us all about the flu.

Family Living 20 Ooey-Gooey Halloween Pizza A cheesy, messy, delicious recipe for kids.

8 It’s a Money Thing

Leasing vs. buying a new car.

6 DIY Leaf Pencil Jar Decorate your home with beautiful autumn leaves.

The Guide 33 Family Calendar The biggest and best local events calendar!

44 Kids Eat Free

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Kidz Corner 22 Extra Large Kid Games

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D.I.Y Leaf Pencil Jar Craft & Photos by: Anika & Evelyn Eagan

Supplies: white glue paintbrush permanent marker scissors empty plastic bottle freshly fallen leaves with the stems cut off

Directions: Step 1: Use the marker to draw a line around the bottle. (We used the label as a guide, then took it off once the line was drawn.)

Step 2: Ask an adult to cut off the top of the bottle (on the line).

Step 3: Use the paintbrush to spread glue over the outside of the bottle.

Step 4: Place leaves over the glue.

Step 5: Paint a layer of glue on top of the leaves.

Step 6: Allow the glue to dry. You may have to reshape the leaves so that they attach to the bottle. Add more glue as needed.

When your container is dry you can use it to hold your pencils or pens. It also makes a nice fall centerpiece.

About the Authors Anika Eagan is in the fifth grade and loves arts and crafts, as well as writing. When she is not taking over her parents’ magazine, she likes to read, practice piano, play soccer for the Botetourt Star and take care of her pets.

Evelyn Eagan is in the fourth grade and is proud to be one of the smallest in her grade. Evelyn loves motorcycles and super heroes and can be found rocking out on guitar and playing soccer every night of the week.

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To Lease or To Finance: That is the Question!

sion to lease or buy will have an effect on how that depreciation influences your finances.

When it comes to buying a new car, you have three options: purchasing it with cash, purchasing it through a loan (also known as financing) or leasing it. For most shoppers, the decision comes down to buying or leasing.

When you finance a car, you own it once you pay off the loan. This means that you personally take the hit on its depreciation, but it also means you also “own” its residual value. Although that value depreciates over time, if there comes a time when you’re ready to sell it or trade it in, you get the benefit of that resale or trade-in value.

On the surface, the differences between leasing and buying a vehicle seem fairly straightforward. Leasing a car means you’ll usually have access to a new set of wheels every few years; buying it likely means that you plan to drive the same car for a much longer period of time. Leasing usually includes a warranty that covers most of your repairs; buying means accepting larger repair costs, which are inevitable as the car ages. Leasing agreements can limit your mileage and your ability to customize your ride; buying means you can put as many miles as you want on the car and customize it however you’d like.

Looking only at the comparisons above, you might conclude that buying a car is a more practical and economical option than leasing a car—but if that’s really the case, why are monthly lease payments so much lower (often 40% lower!) than monthly loan payments?

Why is leasing considered more expensive in the long term if you’re paying less on a month-to-month basis? To answer these questions, let’s take a look at the concept of depreciation.

Depreciation means a loss of value over time. New cars are a textbook example—you’ve likely heard that a car loses thousands of dollars in value 8

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the moment you drive it off the lot.

That’s accurate, and that’s depreciation at work (and yes, it can be kind of depressing).

All cars depreciate in value over time, but the steepest drop happens in the first three to five years, as you can see below: • Brand new to 5 years old—the car depreciates by 15% to 20% of its value each year • From 5 years to 10 years—the rate of depreciation slows slightly to 10% to 15% of its value each year • 10+ years—the rate of depreciation tends to level out to less than 5% a year. By this time, the car is usually worth less than one-fifth of its retail price!

Depreciation takes its toll on the value of every vehicle. However, your deci-

By contrast, when you lease a car, you never actually own it. The company that leases the car to you is responsible for selling the car once you’ve completed your lease term. The leasing company also ultimately deals with the car’s depreciation in value. You get to drive a brand new car without needing to think about its loss in value.

That sounds pretty great, right? In reality, even though the leasing company deals with the eventual sale of the car, you’re the one who makes up for its loss in value through your monthly payments. That payment includes an estimate of how much the car will depreciate by the time your term is up.

Monthly payments are lower because you’re not paying for the entire car— you’re just paying for how much the car will depreciate in those few years that you’re driving it (a period of time when, coincidentally, the car depreciates the most).

When you finance a car, the monthly payments are higher because you are paying for the entire car, plus interest on the loan. When you pay the loan back, your monthly payments stop (unlike leasing payments, which continue as long as you’re still leasing) and even though your car will have depreciated

in value by that point, you will own the remaining value.

As with any major financial decision, there are also other factors that come into play. You need to be realistic about your budget and honest about your lifestyle, and you need to figure out what’s most important to you as a new car owner. How comfortable are you with the limitations set by a lease agreement? How prepared are you to pay for eventual car repairs? Will driving a new car every two to three years be worth thousands of dollars more in the long run? To some people, it might

be—it all depends on a combination of your personal needs and preferences.

Laurissa resides in Roanoke with her family and is the Director of Marketing for Blue Eagle© Credit Union. She has worked in credit unions for more than 20 years, has a passion for financial education, and believes stronger individuals make a stronger community.

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Understanding Your Health: A Look at the flu October

is known for its crisp weather, rich colors and pumpkin-flavored everything. Something else that begins In October, however, is flu season.

Children younger than 5 years old, adults of 65 years or older and pregnant women are at the highest risk for developing flu-related illness.

Every year, up to 20 percent of U.S. residents get the flu, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized because of it. While the statistics can seem intimidating, knowing about the facts, the symptoms and the vaccination can help you and your family to best prepare for this year’s flu season.

Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms can last one to two weeks.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness resulting from influenza viruses. It spreads when a person with the flu coughs, sneezes or talks, causing droplets containing their germs to land in someone else’s mouth or nose. The virus can also live on surfaces and spread when someone touches it and then touches their own mouth, eyes or nose.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people with the flu may be able to infect others starting one day before symptoms begin until five to seven days after being sick. Children and people with weakened immune systems, however, can have the virus present in their body for longer periods of time and are more prone to being contagious even after being sick.

While it typically peaks in January or February, flu activity starts in October. The best protection against it is the flu vaccination. Be-

cause it may take about two weeks for the vaccination to start protecting against to flu, individuals are encouraged to get it as soon as possible. Additionally, infants and young children who have not had the flu vaccine in the past, need 2 doses of flu vaccine one month apart for maximum protection.

The vaccine is available in a shot or a nasal spray, and under the Affordable Care Act, many insurers are required to cover preventive services like the flu vaccine at no cost to the individual.

The vaccination is recommended for everyone six months and older. Caregivers of young infants are always advised to get the vaccination, but especially when around children who are under six months or children who have health problems that make them more vulnerable.

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10 DIY

Halloween

Costumes

Under $25 Growing Up in the Valley teamed up with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys to make sure your little monsters are rocking an awesome costume this Halloween!

Photos provided by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Building Block

GPS Map

Superhero Disguise

Dress up as a classic childhood toy! This costume is simple enough for any craft skill level. Tip: Line the arm holes with coordinating duct tape to keep the rough edges from hurting you.

You can’t get lost on your trick-or-treat route with this costume! Customize it to match your city streets and landmarks.

You are never too old to dress up for Halloween.

This costume is for the parents who are too shy to wear an elaborate costume.

What You’ll Need:

What You’ll Need:

What You’ll Need:

• Solid Color Leggings & Long Sleeve Shirt • Large Cardboard Box • Shoe Box • Plastic Party Cups

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Attention all princesses, superheroes, witches, and clever costume artists. Put together the most creative and thrifty Halloween ensemble you can find and enter Goodwill’s Costume Contest! Visit www.goodwillvalleys.com/halloween

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Mary Poppins

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This costume is practically perfect in every way! Bring this classic character to life with a few simple accessories.

Have a child who doesn’t want to be bogged down in a complicated costume? There is a reason this costume is popular year after year. Plus, they get to carry around their favorite stuffed dog!

What a perfect costume for a preteen who thinks they are too cool for a costume!

All they need is a simple posterboard sign over their favorite university T-Shirt.

What You’ll Need:

What You’ll Need:

What You’ll Need:

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• University T-Shirt • Posterboard • Construction paper

Black Umbrella Black Bowler Hat White Collared Shirt Red Scarf or Tie Black Blazer Black Pants or Skirt White Gloves Large Tote Purse

Light Blue Dress or Apron Wicker Basket Stuffed Dog Red Shoes

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Bumblebee

Carl (from Pixar’s “Up”)

Raining Cats & Dogs

Buzz around the neighborhood with this cute costume! Try using different color combos to make this costume into different bugs.

Adventure is out there!

All the props for this costume can be easily found at your local Goodwill thrift store.

This costume will get a chuckle from all the pun-lovers out there. It’s simple enough for a child create with minimal adult supervision too.

What You’ll Need:

What You’ll Need:

What You’ll Need:

• Black Pajamas or Leotard • Yellow Duct Tape • Posterboard • Sunglasses

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Sweater Vest Suit Jacket Bow Tie Balloons

Raincoat Umbrella Rain Boots Stuffed Dogs & Cats

Scarecrow You can create a family of scarecrow costumes for less than one store bought costume! Don’t forget to add some facepaint to turn this costume into a sweet or scary look!

Thank you to Goodwill Industries of the Valleys for the photos and costume ideas!

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Family Living

Eating Together: A Family Tradition During the week, our family likes to eat dinner together every night. Sometimes we go out to eat, but most of the time my mom will cook. I like to ask her in the morning what she is cooking for dinner and then I plan what type of night we will have. If she makes tacos, we have Mexican night. If she makes spaghetti, we have Italian night.

I like it when she brings me in the kitchen and lets me to help her cook. I don’t like getting things from the oven and sometimes the hot stove scares me, but she stands next to me to help keep me safe. When she is finishing up dinner, I set the table. Most of the time we use paper napkins and I will fold them pretty or even draw on them. I like to find a centerpiece in all of her holiday decorations to find something to put in the middle of the table. If it is Italian night, I like to put out candles. If we are having Chinese, I put out this neat mask that Cha-Chi gave us that looks oriental. Or sometimes I will pick flowers from outside and put in a vase for the middle.

I also like to turn on music to set the mood. I will pull up YouTube and just search for Italian dinner music, or Mexican restaurant music. Sometimes I will put it on classical music, or even 80’s music. One time, my mom fixed some type of chicken and I wanted to make

About the Author

Aleyna House, of Salem, is 10 years old and attends East Salem Elementary, where she is enjoying life as a fifth grader! She enjoys writing, drawing and crafting.She has grown up in the Valley, and says that her inspiration for all of her hard work and success is her Granny and Paw-Paw, who encourage her to be the best she can be in all that she does!

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it 80’s night. I put all of this neon stuff on the table for the centerpiece and then we turned on music from the 80’s and had fun.

My mom always tells me how important it is for us to eat together as a family.

That’s what she did with my Granny and Paw-Paw and it gives us a chance to talk about our day. They ask me about school and then sometimes they will talk about work. Most of the time we will talk about what we are going to have the next day for dinner so I can plan. I always like asking if we can have breakfast for dinner, and afterwards we will play Boggle or Phase 10.

I like to have this family tradition and it is so much fun being a part of the planning. Sometimes we bring out fancy dishes to eat on, and I love it when Jamey surprises us and says that we are going to make cookies for dessert.

Sometimes we will surprise mom and take her out for ice cream, and the dog will come with us. We also like to help her clean up after dinner while she gets the game ready for game night. I hope this is a tradition that more families will do when they read about what our family does!

One of the favorite things that my mom fixes when she does breakfast for dinner is a Sausage Casserole. We are

Article by: Aleyna House putting the recipe below so you can fix it for your family. It is super easy and quick which I like because it adds more time for playing games after dinner!

She also likes to fix this on Christmas morning because it’s easy and quick.

I hope that other families will start doing these fun family dinners after reading this issue. It can be so much fun for the parents and the kids! I hope you enjoy your new tradition and come up with great ideas on ways to make this fun for your own family.

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Ingredients: English muffins sliced cheddar cheese pizza sauce black olives

Directions: 1. Slice English muffins in half and toast lightly.

2. Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on the muffins.

3. Slice cheese into long strips and arrange in a web design on top of sauce.

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6. Bake pizzas at 350O until cheese melts. (About 5 minutes)

About the Author Charlie Fisher, age 5, lives in Roanoke, VA. She loves to help her parents cook in the kitchen and make yummy food. Her favorite foods are pizza, broccoli and green peppers. When she grows up she wants to be a chef or a school bus driver.

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We asked you to nominate and vote for the best businesses in the area, and you certainly answered! Below are the

eighteen 2015 winners, “the best of the best” for the Roanoke Area families. We’re proud to share their stories, photos and details. Winners ranged from small local businesses to promiment members of the community.

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The Berglund Automotive Group offers new and used cars throughout the entire Southwest Virginia area. Berglund Automotive is very active in supporting local charity and community efforts, as they sponsor several local charitable races and community events.

Perhaps Tuck Chiropractic’s win is best summed up with this patient testimonial: “Not only are you treated with top notch care. There are no strangers there at Tuck Clinic. You are all treated like family from day one with a very friendly staff. That in itself makes it all worth while.” - Bill Ferrell

Drs. Anderson & Sheppard have been practicing in Roanoke for over 35 years. Several of their staff members have been working with them for 20 to 30 years, and over half of the staff members have been with their practice for over 10 years. They truly understand children’s needs with dentistry and are a staple in the community.

10 locations throughout Roanoke, Lynchburg and New River Valley www.berglundcars.com

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Best OB/GYN

Carilion OB/GYN

Locations throughout Roanoke www.carilionclinic.org/womens/obgyn By choosing Carilion OB/GYN, you have all the resources you need without having to travel far from home. When it comes to quality healthcare at any stage of life, women can rely on the experience and expertise of Carilion Clinic’s OB/GYN teams.

Best Pediatrician

Physicians to Children

21 Highland Avenue, Roanoke, VA www.physicianstochildren.com For more than half a century, Physicians to Children has been dedicated to looking after the health of infants, children, adolescents and their families throughout the Roanoke Valley.

They proudly carry on the longstanding tradition of Physicians to Children in providing the most advanced, comprehensive healthcare available.

5180 Peters Creek Rd NW, Roanoke, VA www.kaiserorthodontics.com Dr. Paul Kaiser’s office uses the most current technology and techniques to make treatment as fast and comfortable as possible. Besides traditional metal braces, they offer different dental solutions for all ages. Their team members have years of experience in orthodontic care and participates in continuing education courses to keep their skills up-to-date.

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Bubblecake

Crystal Spring and Electric Road in Roanoke, Pepper’s Ferry in Christiansburg www.bubblecake.com Bubblecake specializes in whimsically designed, over-the-top cupcakes and baked goods such as pie from their sister store, Piety.

Best Family Restaurant

Best Orthodontist Dr. Paul Kaiser

Best Dessert Shop

Best Date Night Restaurant

Macado’s

The River and Rail

17 locations throughout Southwest Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee www.macados.net

Chef Aaron Deal is dedicated to offering delicious, local, and seasonal food to the area. He and his team produce updated Southern/Appalachian and French classic dishes. Whether it is a bite with the family on a weeknight, or a family celebration, The River and Rail will serve you the best the region has to offer.

The first Macado’s restaurant was opened in 1978 by Richard Macher in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. It soon became popular for its eclectic ambiance of cartoon, antique, and local nostalgic decor, as well as its wide array of hearty yet modestly-priced sandwiches, subs, and entrees. Why did a popular college spot win for best family restaurant? Kids eat for $1 every tuesday night!

2201 Crystal Spring, Roanoke, VA www.riverandrailrestaurant.com

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Best Family Entertainment

Best Pre School/Day Care Best Public School

The Grandin Theatre

HoneyTree Early Learning Center 10 locations through Roanoke Valley www.HoneyTreeELC.com

Crystal Spring Elementary

1310 Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA www.grandintheatre.com The historic Grandin Theatre is operated by the Grandin Theatre Foundation; a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the Roanoke landmark open and serving the community by providing arts and cultural offerings for residents, visitors and guests.

HoneyTree Early Learning Centers are locally-owned and operated and have been serving generations of families since 1979. Over the years, HoneyTree has grown to operate 12 Centers in the Roanoke Valley. HoneyTree offers childcare from 6 weeks through 12 years of age. Their centers are open from 6:15 am to 6:30 pm making it convenient for the working parent.

Crystal Spring School emphasizes the development of creative thinking, flexible and appropriate educational opportunities relevant to students’ lives, and the fostering of intellectual curiosity and zest for learning. They strive to develop the student’s ability to communicate and function as a part of the world community through technology, writing, public speaking, creative expressions, and visual arts.

Best Museum The Science Museum of Western Virginia

2620 Carolina Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA crystal.rcps.info

Best Private School Faith Christian School

Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA www.smwv.org

3585 Buck Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA www.fcsva.com

The Science Museum was created in 1970 as an informal educational facility to assist students in learning about science. The museum serves the people of the area with an outstanding institution that fosters life-long learning. They have many exhibits including: Healthy Earth Gallery, Living River and Touch Tank, Open Lab, Children’s Curiosity Corner, and the beautiful Butterfly Garden.

In 1996 a group of families in the Roanoke area sought to develop a new school: a school of academic excellence committed to a classical curriculum, which also incorporated a Christian, biblical worldview, within the context of a non-denominational and independent setting. Today FCS has nearly 300 students enrolled and 100% of their high school graduates go on to attend a 4 year college or university.

Best Realtor Rose Dudley

www.sellinghomesroanoke.com When it comes to finding the perfect realtor, you should listen to their past clients: “Ms. Dudley was exceptionally helpful with details of our home sale while we lived out of state. It was comforting to know that she was on top of every part of the process and kept us informed of updates during October 2015 • growingupinthevalley.com

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Stars of the Valley the term of the lease and sale of our property. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone in need of a trustworthy real estate agent in the Roanoke Valley.”

spring water. Today, The Greenbrier’s world-renowned mineral spa offers a variety of services designed to bring you relaxation and comfort. Luxuriate in a whirlpool bath or soak up the healing properties of the native sulphur waters. Invigorate every pore in a steam room or sauna. Or, simply indulge in all the spa treatments you so richly deserve.

Best Salon Salon Del Sol

2601 Franklin Road Roanoke, VA www.sdssalon.com For nearly twenty years, Salon del Sol has been providing Roanokers with modern hair styling, customized color and unique spa treatments that blend contemporary and ancient techniques.

Salon del Sol retails the entire Aveda line of hair, styling, skin care, body, men, makeup, pure-fume™ and gifts.

Best Spa Greenbrier Resort & Spa

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Best Sports Complex Green Ridge Recreational Center

7415 Wood Haven Rd. Roanoke, VA www.greenridgerecreationcenter.com Green Ridge Recreation Center is Roanoke Valley’s premier public recreational facility. Comprising of 76,000 square feet, the center offers such amenities as a large wellness area for exercising and training, indoor walking track with beautiful mountain views, an indoor pool with water features, double sized, wooden floored gymnasium with six backboards, party and multipurpose rooms, child care and activity rooms, spacious locker rooms with private showers, and a family changing area. It’s healthy fun for everyone!

Honorable Mentions:

Car Dealerships: Woodson Honda Haley Toyota Chiropractors: Balance Wellspace Capps Chiropractics Date Night Restaurants: Local Roots Alexander’s Dentists: Eschenbach Dental Mills And Shannon Dessert Shops: Hits Frozen Treats Krispy Kreme Family Restaurants: The Roanoker Famous Anthony’s Family Entertainment: Star City Skate Center Bounce! Roanoke Museums: Virginia’s Museum Of Transportation The Taubman Museum Of Art OG/GYN: Lewis Gale OB/Gyn Moore & Stockstill Orthodontists: Mccorkle & Jones Wheelock & Johnson Pediatricians: Carilion Pediatric Clinic Lewis Gale Pediatric Phsyicians Pre School & Day Care Centers: Childcare Network Country Bear Day School Private Schools: Roanoke Catholic School Community School Public Schools: Patrick Henry High School Westside Elementary School Realtors: Callie Dalton Scooter Darnell Salons: Les Cheveux Oh-So-Glitzy Spas: Omni Homestead Resort & Spa Massage Envy Sports Complex: Lewis Gale Field Hanging Rock Golf Course

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Southview Fall Festival 3539 Peters Creek Rd 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Star Wars Reads Day Salem Public Library 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Launching Pad Grand Opening Salem VA

Open Jump Bounce! Roanoke 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Celebrating 90 years at the Patrick Henry!

October 30, 2015 8 PM - 12 AM

Proceeds to benefit the Historical Society of Western Virginia.

Prohibition-inspired cocktails, delectable hors d’ouvres, live vintage jazz, a “secret” speak-easy, & many more surprises!

Limited Tickets Available!

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GO Outside Festival River’s Edge Sports Complex, Roanoke 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

(Oct 16th - Oct 18th)

Kidz Night Out Bricks 4 Kids, Towers Mall 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sinkland Pumpkin Festival

(Every Friday & Saturday)

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Breakfast with the Animals Mill Mountain Zoo 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 5th Annual Hokie Bug Fest Latham Ballroom Blacksburg VA 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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SpookyVille Green Ridge Recreational Center 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Haunted Hike Greenfield Park, Daleville VA 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Blue Ridge Folklife Festival Ferrum College, Ferrum VA

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Halloween PumpkinFest

Salem Farmer’s Market

11:00 AM -2:00 PM Zoo Boo! Mill Mountain Zoo 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(540) 725-8200

1409 S. Colorado St. Salem, VA

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Family Event Calendar See our full event calendar online at growingupinthevalley.com/calendar

Ongoing

On a Golden Pond

Jeter Farm Fall Festival

181 Blue Ridge Blvd, Roanoke Every Friday-Sunday September 26- November 1 9 AM - 6 PM $8/Person

Layman Farm Festival

1815 Mountain View Church Road, Blue Ridge VA Saturdays 10 AM - 6 PM Sundays 11 AM - 6 PM September 19- November 14 $12/ Ages 12 + $10 Ages 2-11 Senior & Military discounts available Haunted Maze Every Fri. & Sat. 8 PM - 11PM Flashlight Maze Every Wed. 6 PM - 9 PM

Mill Mountain Theatre, Roanoke, VA September 30- October 11 Wednesday - Saturday 7:30 PM Saturday & Siunday 2 PM All Ages From $20 - $34

Sinkland Pumpkin Festival

3020 Riner Road, Christiansburg, VA Saturdays & Sundays October 3- November 1 Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM $10/ Ages 13 + $5/ Ages 2-12

M.O.M (Meet Other Munchkins) Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd VA Every Wednesday 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM All Ages Free

James & The Giant Peach Roanoke Children’s Theatre October 1-11 Thursday & Friday 7 PM Saturday 3 PM, 5 PM Sunday 3 PM All Ages $19/Adult Ticket $13/ Child Ticket

Floyd Ghost Tours

Floyd Artisan Market, Floyd VA Every Friday & Saturday in October $10 per person Ages 10 + Private Tours Available

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Saturday • Oct 3 7th Annual Farm Day

Homestead Creamery Farm 529 Redwood Road Glade Hill, VA 11 AM - 2:30 PM All Ages Free

Wednesday • Oct 7 Open Jump

Launching Pad Grand Opening 1300 Intervale Dr, Salem, VA 10 AM - Close All Ages Regular Admission Prices

Fall Colors

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Roanoke, VA 10 AM - 11:30 AM Ages 5-12 $6/Child Advanced Registration Required www.playroanoke.com

Bounce! Roanoke 10 AM - 12 PM All Ages $7.75/Child

Blacksburg Municipal Park 11 AM - 2 PM All Ages Free

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Sapphire Ballroom, Christiansburg VA 7:30 PM - 11 PM All Ages $10/General $5/Students

Thompson Field, Blacksburg VA 4:30 PM - 7:15 PM All Ages Free to attend

Southview United Methodist Church 3539 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, VA 9 AM- 2 PM All Ages Free

4th Annual Festival of the Dog

Monster Bash Dance Party

Hokie Village Fan Festival

Southview Preschool Fall Festival

Pearisburg Community Center, Pearsburg, VA 9 AM - 2 PM All Ages Free

Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg VA 3 P - 4:30 PM Ages 3+ $20/General $10/Student & Child

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Saturday • Oct 10

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Star Wars Reads Day Salem Public Library 10 AM - 2 PM All Ages Free

Vinton Fall Festival Downtown Vinton 10 AM - 4 PM All Ages Free

Thursday • Oct 15 Car Seat Safety Check Roanoke City Firehouse #6 4 PM - 6 PN All Ages Free

Friday • Oct 16 GO Outside Festival

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River’s Edge Sports Complex, Roanoke October 16-17 All Ages Free Admission

LFA Consignment Sale

Berglund Special Events Center October 16-18 All Ages Free Admission

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Saturday • Oct 17 Tuesday • Oct Breakfast with Animals 20 Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke VA 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM All Ages $13/ Non-Member Adult $10/ Non-Member Child $40/ Non-Member Family $10/ Member Adult $7/ Member Child $30/ Member Family Advance Registration Required www.mmzoo.org

Salem Museum Ghost Walk

Salem Museum, Salem VA 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM All Ages (Not suitable for younger audiences) $6/ Suggested Donation Reservations: (540) 389-6760

5th Annual Hokie Bug Fest

Latham Ballroom, Blacksburg VA 10 AM - 5 PM All Ages Free admission

YOUTH SPORTS

FAMILY FITNESS

Kidz Night Out

Bricks 4 Kidz, Towers Mall, Roanoke VA 6 PM - 9 PM Ages 5-13 $30/Child Reservations Required

Friday • Oct 23 SpookyVille

Green Ridge Recreational Center, Roanoke VA 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM All Ages Free for Members $5/Person or $20/Family

Haunted Hike

Greenfield Park, Daleville VA 7 PM - 10 PM All Ages $9/Adults $5/Students & Children Free/ 6 & Under

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Saturday • Oct 24 Blue Ridge Folklife Festival Ferrum College, Ferrum VA All Day All Ages $10/Adult $5/Children & Seniors

Friday • Oct 30 Creepy Crawlies: Halloween Adventure Mill Mountain Discovery Center 6 PM - 7:30 PM Ages 5-12 $6/Child Registration required www.playroanoke.com

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Fall is the perfect time to join the Y. When you join in October, we’ll WAIVE YOUR JOINING FEE—that’s a savings of up to $50! The Y is the only place that offers rates based on your income. Ask us how we can make your membership affordable.

Learn more: www.ymcaroanoke.org

The Prohibition Ball

Patrick Henry Ballroom, Roanoke 8 PM - 12 AM Ages 21+ $70/person tickets available at www.prohibitionroanoke.com

Saturday • Oct 31 Happy Halloween!

Fall Forest Scavenger Hunt Mill Mountain Discovery Center 10 AM - 11:30 AM Ages 4+ $6/Person or $8/Family Registration required www.playroanoke.com

PumpkinFest

Salem Farmer’s Market 11 Am - 32 PM All Ages Free admission Costumes encouraged!

Zoo Boo!

Mill Mountain Zoo 11 AM - 4 PM Regular admission applies All Ages Costumes welcome!

Trunk or Treat

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Roanoke VA 7 PM - 8 PM All Ages Free

Sunday • Nov 1 Time Traveler Pi-Mile Race River’s Edge Sports Complex 1 AM - 3 AM Ages 10+ $30/Person Registration required (540) 342-5768

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Rodan + Fields Lisa Johnson ljohnson.myrandf.com lisa.a.johnson83@gmail.com (540) 230-6898 Rodan + Fields Lindsay Tolar lindsaypursuitofpink.myrandf.com lindsaytolar@gmail.com (540) 797-4677 Simply Fun Teresa Martin teresa.familyfunnight@gmail.com Thirty One Kate Henretta mythirtyone.com/katehenretta katehenretta@gmail.com (321) 863-3859 Tupperware Stephanie Herndon stephanieherndon.my.tupperware.com starcitytupperware@gmail.com (540) 293-9783

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Salem 6 PM Civic -10 PM Center $25/person, includes dinner $15/person, without dinner More information & Tickets

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Free!

Everyday Mama Maria’s 11 AM - 2 PM 3 & under free buffet with paid adult W. Main St., Salem (540) 389-2848 Golden Corral All Day 3 & under free buffet with paid adult 1441 Towne Square Blvd., Roanoke (540) 563-8826 The Great 611 Steak Company All Day 3 & under, 1 child buffet per paid adult 3830 Franklin Rd., Roanoke (540) 989-4675 Shoney’s All Day 4 & under, free kids meal with adult entree purchase. Drink not included 2673 Lee Highway, Troutville (540) 992-6400 Lil Cucci’s All Day (Closed Sunday & Monday) 10 & under, 1 child per adult meal 1396 Roanoke Rd., Daleville (540) 966-5923 Monday Country Cookin 4 PM - Close 10 & under, 2 children per paid adult All Locations in Roanoke (540) 774-0199 Famous Anthony’s 3 PM - Close 1 child per paid adult All Locations in Roanoke, Salem, & Vinton (540) 362-1400 McAlister’s Deli 5 PM - Close 2 children per paid adult 2063 Colonial Ave., Roanoke (540) 204-4407 44

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Choose from over 35 restaurants for an affordable family night out on the town!

G r o w i n g u p i n t h e v a l l e y. c o m / K i d s - E a t - Fr e e Buffalo Wild Wings 4 PM - 9 PM 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult All Locations (540) 725-9464

IHOP 4 PM - 8 PM 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult Valley View Location only, Roanoke (540) 265-4289 Brit and Bud’s Specialty Subs 6 PM - 8 PM 12 & under eligible for half off kids meal 4208 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke (540) 206-3684 El Rio Mexican Grill All Day 10 & under, 1 child per paid adult 4208 Electric Rd., Roanoke (540) 685-4343 Firehouse Subs All Day 11 & under, 2 children per paid adult combo,dine in only 800 University City Blvd, Blacksburg (540) 961-0371 Tuesday Brambleton Deli 11 AM - 9 PM 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult 3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke (540) 774-4554 Denny’s 4 PM - 10 PM 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult All Locations Roanoke & Salem (540) 389-5074 Macado’s 4 PM - 9 PM 12 & under, $1 child meal per paid adult All Locations in Roanoke & Salem (540) 776-9884 Town Center Tap House All Day 12 & under, 2 children per paid adult 90 Town Center St., Daleville

(540) 591-9991 The Barbecue Grill All Day 10 & under, 1 child per paid adult 126 E Lee Ave., Vinton (540) 857-0030 Firehouse Subs All Day 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult Colonial Ave, Town Square & Salem only (540) 345-3131 Pizza Hut 5 PM - Close 10 & under, free buffet per paid adult 1016 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke (540) 362-3834 Ruby Tuesday 5 PM - Close 11 & under, 1 child per paid adult Valley View & Electric Rd. Locations (540) 265-9301 Wednesday Dogwood 4 PM - Close 10 & under, per paid adult 106 E. Lee Ave., Vinton (540) 343-6549 The Quarter All Day 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult 19 Salem Ave., Roanoke (540) 342-2990 Pizza Pasta Pit 4 PM - 9 PM 1 child per paid adult. Drink not included.

1713 Riverview Dr., Salem (540) 387-2885 IHOP 4 PM - 8 PM 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult Valley View Location only, Roanoke (540) 265-4289 Thursday CiCi’s Pizza

The Guide All Day 10 & under .99 cents child buffet per adult buffet All Locations, Roanoke (540) 344-7711 The Roanoker 4:30 PM - Close 12 & under, 2 children per paid adult 2522 Colonial Ave., Roanoke (540) 344-7746 Jerry’s Family Restaurant 4 PM - Close 6 & under, 1 child per adult meal purchase 1340 E. Washington Ave., Vinton (540) 343-4400 Friday See Everyday Deals!

Saturday Famous Anthony’s 12 PM - Close limit 1 kids meal per adult All Locations Roanoke, Salem, Vinton (540) 362-1400 Steak n’ Shake All Day

12 & under 1 free per paid $8.00 adult 1309 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke (540) 400-8825 Tokyo Express 11 AM - 3 PM 4 & under free buffet per paid adult 1940 W Main St., Salem (540) 389-6303 IHOP 4 PM - 8 PM 12 & under, 1 child per paid adult Valley View Location only, Roanoke (540) 265-4289 Sunday Pizza Den 5 PM - 8:30 PM 10 & under free buffet per paid adult buffet and drink purchase All locations Roanoke, Salem (540) 389-1111 Local Roots 5 PM -9 PM 12 & under eat for free (family style meal) with adult purchase 1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke (540) 206-2610

Ragazzi’s 11 AM - 4 PM 10 & under w/paid adult 3843 Electric Rd., Roanoke (540) 989-9022 T.G.I.Fridays All Day 12 & under 1 w/paying adult 4869 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke (540) 362-1475 Jimmy V’s Restaurant All Day 4 & under kids meal only $2.50 3403 Brandon Ave., Roanoke (540) 345-7311 Steak n’ Shake All Day 12 & under 1 free w/paying $8.00 adult 1309 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke (540) 400-8825

Kids Eat Free Inquiries andrea@growingupinthevalley.com

Editor’s note: Restaurant deals change quickly and often without notice. Growing Up in the Valley strongly recommends calling ahead to confirm any deal listed. This listing is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee a discount.

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