Roanoke Valley Kids Issue 8

Volume 1 Issue 8 - May 7, 2020

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Fun At Home A Magical Journey artsandculture.google.com | Free

Google has teamed up with hundreds of museums, exhibitions and world landmarks to create virtual tours, videos and photo galleries.

The British Library’s Harry Potter exhibit is one of our favorites! Your family can get close up with illustrations that inspired the iconic artwork, discover the roots behind the famous spells and character names and see the lasting impact the books have had on the world around us.

Mood Music

Need some music to uplift your home’s mood? The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra has created different mood playlists on Spotify for anyone to listen to and enjoy! They’ve also worked with Virginia Tech’s Moss Art Center to provide videos of their beautiful performances for home-viewing!

Recommended Apps Duolingo

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Learn a new language with short, simple daily games.

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Read thousands of children’s e-books, both fiction and nonfiction!

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Seasoned Chef Online Cooking School theseasonedchef.com | $25 per class

Discover new recipes, master new cooking techniques and ask an expert chef along the way with The Seasoned Chef’s online cooking school. With classes designed for young and older chefs- these classes are a great option for families to learn together.

Welcome to the Digital Stage! kennedy-center.org /digitalstage

Summer is often time for legendary concerts and festivals. The Kennedy Center is joining forces with superstars to create new online and previously recorded concerts, shows, and performances in all genres. Don’t miss out on:

Mad Science Virtual Camp

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Mad Science is offering both affordable virtual day-camps AND free online follow-along science experiment videos.

John Legend & Lindsay Stirling Broadway’s In The Heights Steve Carrell’s Steve Martin Tribute Show

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SUMMER CAMPS 2020

JUNE 8TH - JULY 10TH Half Day & Full Day Offerings OFFERINGS: PRE K - ADULT Camps in Acting, Voice, Dance, Music Theatre, and Technical Theatre

Charlie’s Cooking Corner

Sugar Mice

These adorable little critters are made of sweet homemade fondant!

While traditional mice don many cakes and cookies- you can use this recipe to create a delicious moldable dough that can be made into anything you can imagine!

3/4 stick of butter

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1/4 cup of light corn syrup 3 cups of powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

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Carefully mix the butter, syrup and extract in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.

Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, one 1/2 cupful at a time. The dough should not be sticky to the touch and hold its shape when completed.

What’s For Dinner?

Stuck in a cooking rut at home? Here’s some inspiration meal ideas!

Meatless Monday: Give your family a reason to ration out all that meat you panic-purchased and increase their daily vegetable servings.

Try making a delicious chili and hearty cornbread, or a veggie fajita plate.

Taco Tuesday: Take a spin on the traditional Taco Tuesday and make Taco Mac-n-Cheese. Add seasoned ground beef, and stir into your favorite fast macaroni and cheese recipe (we promise not to judge you if that’s Velveeta...) Don’t forget to top the bowls with fresh cut tomatoes or salsa!

No-Worries Wednesday: We all are having rough days right now, sometimes the idea of cooking dinner is just enough to push us into madness.

But this dinner is so easy, a preschooler could put it together- Snacks For Dinner. Everyone grabs a plate and fills up on some low-butter popcorn, slices of cheese, throw on some grapes, sliced carrots, and a cup of yogurt. Best thing is, your kids will think you’re the coolest parent on the block!

Thirsty Thursday: Really, the name of today may have had a different meaning in your younger years, but today we mean smoothies! Using protien packed ingredients such a peanut butter, oatmeal or whey, can allow you to replace a meal with a refreshing drink.

Fancy Friday: Just because we’re stuck inside, that doesn’t mean we can’t have five star meals! Elevate your everyday dinner by having everyone dress in their best outfits and fanciest accessories. You can have your kids create decorated place settings and centerpieces while you break out the holiday dishes. Don’t want to slave over a stove in your black-tie kicks? Try ordering from a local restaurant, many are doing family sized meals. Discover which restaurants are open now at www.visitroanokeva.com/covid19/takeout.

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Crossword for Parents

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Read about porcupines below. Then find the big, bold words in the puzzle. (Hint: Cross out each word as you find it!)

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Favorite Performance Venue Mill Mountain Theatre

1 Market Square, Roanoke, VA (540) 342-5740 millmountain.org

Favorite Museum KIDS Square

1 Market Square, Roanoke, VA (540) 342-5777 kidssquare.org

Favorite Weekend Trip Gatlinburg, TN gaitlinburg.com

The Kid Categories We may be stuck in our homes, but we can still celebrate our local family business winners! We’re highlighting the winners that kids in particular REALLY love in the Roanoke Valley area. Be sure to check out our full May Issue (online now!) to learn more about all the winners.

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Favorite Local Professional Sports Team Salem Red Sox

1008 Texas St, Salem, VA (540) 389-3333 salemsox.com

Favorite Festival Community School Strawberry Festival

Elmwood Park, Roanoke, VA strawberryfestivalroanoke.org

Favorite Attraction or Entertainment Venue Berglund Center

710 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA (540) 853-2241 theberglundcenter.com

Favorite Food Truck Mama Crocketts Donuts

500 5th Street, Lynchburg, VA (434) 215-3275 mamacrocketts.com

Favorite Pizza Place New York Pizza

708 Hardy Road, Vinton, VA (540) 342-2933 newyorkpizzainc.tripod.com

Favorite Ice Cream Shop Blue Cow Ice Cream

1115 Piedmont St, Roanoke, VA (540) 400-8558 bluecowicecream.com

Favorite Hamburger Joint Farmburguesa

Vinton and Grandin Village (540) 595-7778 and (540) 566-3377 farmburguesa.com

Favorite Family Restaurant & Favorite Kids’ Menu Famous Anthony’s

Multiple Locations throughout VA (540) 772-1023 famousanthonys.com

Blue Cow Ice Cream is OPEN with curbside pick up!

Favorite Party Spot Bounce Roanoke

3424-C Orange Ave NE, Roanoke, VA (540) 345-7867 bounceroanoke.com

Favorite Place to get Cupcakes Bubblecake

2073 Colonial Ave. Roanoke, VA (540) 343-2253 bubblecake.com

Favorite Party Entertainment

Favorite Place for Children’s Clothes

Launching Pad

Once Upon A Child

1300 Intervale Drive, Salem, VA (540) 404-9235 launchingpadsalem.com

4092 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA (540) 774-3639 onceuponachildelectricroad.com

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Favorite Consignment Sale LFA Consignment

Held twice a year in Roanoke at the Berglund Center lfakids.com

Favorite Family Hair Salon Hair Gallery

26 Tinker Mill Road, Daleville, VA (540) 992-4648

Favorite Teacher Mrs. Weddle of Round Hill Elementary!

WE LOVE THE YMCA!

Favorite Child Care Facility & Favorite Summer Camp Honeytree Early Learning Centers

Favorite Youth Sports Organization & Favorite Family Gym YMCA of VA Blue Ridge

Multiple Locations throughout VA honeytreeelc.com

5 Locations throughout SWVA area ymcavbr.org

Favorite Preschool

Favorite Gymnastics/Cheer Facility

Bonsack Baptist WEEC

4845 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, VA (540) 977-0485 bonsackpreschool.com

Favorite Private Elementary, Middle and High Schools North Cross

4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA (540) 989-6641 northcross.org

Favorite Music Program

Prestige Gymnastics

2726 Lee Hwy., Troutville, VA (540) 759-1403 prestigegymnasticsacademy.com

Favorite Dance Studio Floyd Ward

1221 E. Washington Ave,Vinton, VA (540) 345-1633 floydwarddance.com

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Favorite Martial Arts Studio Super Kicks Karate

3565 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA (540) 384-0770 superkickskarate.net

Favorite Music Lessons Hale’s Music School 902 S. College Ave, Salem, VA

(540) 397-0707 halesmusicschool.com

Favorite Place for Swim Lessons Aquatic Adventures

2007 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA (540) 989-0520 aquaticadventuresswimschool.com

Favorite Pet Training High Hopes

1713 Arlington Road SW, Roanoke, VA (540) 343-3849

1601 Colorado St, Salem VA (540) 676-7265 childrenschoir.com

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Don’t Forget our other categories!

Favorite Date Night Restaurant

Favorite Furniture Store

Favorite Allergist

Billy’s 102 Market Street, Roanoke, VA (540) 206-3353 billysroanoke.com

Grand Home Furnishings 902 S. College Avenue, Salem, VA (866) 472-6343 grandhomefurnishings.com

Dr. Thomas Fame 1002 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA (540) 404-9598 drtomfame.com

Favorite Photographer

Favorite Insurance Agency

Favorite Pediatrician

Delanie McKeel Roanoke, VA (540) 494-2365 facebook.com/delmckeel

Meador Insurance 3801 Electric Road SW, Roanoke, VA (540) 904-7833 meadorinsurance.com

Physicians To Children 21 Highland Ave SE #100, Roanoke, VA (540) 344-9213 physicians-tochildren.com

Favorite Place for Women’s Clothes

Geico 4750 Valley View Blvd, Roanoke, VA (540) 985-6550 geico.com

Favorite Orthodontist

La De Da 102 Church Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA (540) 345-6131 ladeda.net

Favorite Consignment Shop Once Upon A Child 4092 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA (540) 774-3639 onceuponachildelectricroad. com

Favorite Tutoring Service Learning and Behavior Specialists 820 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA (540) 389-2223 learningandbehaviorspecialists.com

Favorite Cleaning Service Cleaner World 679 Brandon Ave SW, Roanoke, VA (540) 345-2634 acleanerworld.com

Favorite Real Estate Agent Lori McCaren 1202 Electric Rd, Salem, VA (540) 819-7388 roanokevahomesearch.com

Favorite Real Estate Company

Favorite Home Improvement Business Northwest Hardware Multiple Locations Throughout Region northwesthardware.com

Favorite OB/GYN Physicians to Women 21 Highland Ave SE, Roanoke, VA (540) 982-8881 ptow.com

Favorite Car Dealer First Team Auto Mall 6520 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA (540) 362-4800

Favorite Grocery Store Kroger Multiple locations throughout VA kroger.com

Favorite Bank Freedom First Credit Union Multiple Locations Throughout Region (540) 389-0244 freedomfirst.com

Dr. Misty Lenk 228 Commons Pkwy, Daleville, VA (540) 966-3990 lenkbraces.com

Favorite Chiropractor Back Resort - Dr. Dan Davidson 1216 Electric Road, Salem, VA (540) 389-2225 backresort.com

Favorite Counselor or Therapist Roanoke Valley Counseling 2727 Electric Road #103, Roanoke, VA (540) 782-2863 rvcctoday.com

Favorite Pediatric Dentist Dr. Corey Sheppard 6112 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA (540) 904-7833 roanokepediatricdentistry.com

Favorite Optometrist Dr. Neal Jessup 2205 Orange Ave. Roanoke, VA (540) 343-2197 doctorjessup.com

Favorite Pet Boarding & Veterinary Clinic Vinton Vet 1309 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA (540) 342-7821 vintonvet.com

MKB 3801 Electric Road SW, Roanoke, VA (540) 989-4555 mkbrealtors.com

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