Roanoke Valley Kids Issue 9

Volume 1 Issue 9 - May 14, 2020

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A Digital Magazine from Winners on pages 18-21

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Roanoke Valley Family Will be live on facebook at 6 PM DAILY facebook.com/roanokefamily Appearances and Giveaways are subject to change Thursday, May 14

Monday, May 18 Christian Proctor Head of School North Cross

Allen Lawrence General Manager of the Salem Red Sox

Friday, May 15

Tuesday, May 19

DIY PICTURE PUZZLE SEE PAGE 11

GUEST TBA

Saturday, May 16

Wednesday, May 20

MARIO KART LIVE! Win a prize if you beat the Amazing EMMA!

John Bryant Super Kicks Karate DEMO

Sunday, May 17

Thursday, May 21 Tauby the Great Art Detective from the Taubman Museum

Science Experiment Sunday TBA

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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

Bloons TD 6

Epic!

Free-to-start; iOs & Android

$4.99; iOS & Android

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Learn a new language with short, simple daily games.

An addiciting strategy game that will drive you bananas!

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

madsciencepromo.com

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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Match the Shadows

Exclusive ADHD Exercise Class Forming Now! • Heart rate monitors track and project heart rate thresholds shown to be most optimal for the ADHD brain • Safe, fun, therapeutic exercise—even for kids who aren’t into sports • One-of-a-kind, research-based ADHD treatment

Limited space available! Register today! roanokeadhd.com/lostboys Gabriel@roanokeADHD.com

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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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SUPPORT T H E S OX During these times all we can say is Thank you for everyone who supports us and thank you to the countless people asking how they can help.

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Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup - butter 1 cup - granulated sugar 1 - large egg 2 tsp - vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups - all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp - baking powder ½ tsp - salt

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla, scraping sides occasionally, until blended. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt.

Step 2: Shape dough into balls of about 2 tablespoons.

Arrange 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten balls until about 1/4 inch thick and shape as desired.

Step 3: Bake 14 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire rack; remove from sheets and cool completely before decorating.

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Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups - confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon - vanilla extract 1 teaspoon - light corn syrup 2 - 2.5 Tablespoons - room temperature water Whisk the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons of water in a medium bowl. It should be quite thick. If it is too thick to stir, add 1/2 Tablespoon more water. If it is too thin, add 2 more Tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar.

You can tell the correct consistency by drizzling a little of the icing with the whisk. the ribbon of icing will hold for a few seconds before melting back into the icing. For color, add liquid or gel food coloring.

Spoon icing into small zipped plastic bags and snip off one corner to create an easy pastry bag. Use tip to outline designs on the cookie, and allow to dry slightly. Fill the cookies with icing, using a toothpick or knife to spread the icing very carefully. Add sprinkles & decorations as desired.

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D.I.Y

Picture

Puzzle

Create a fun way to display your favorite memories with this simple craft!

By Tracy Fisher Supplies:

1. Glue on popsicle sticks to back of photos, leaving a little bit of

• Photos

room between each stick.

• Jumbo Popscile Sticks • Glue • Knife or Scissors

2. Carefully cut between the sticks with knife or scissors. (Younger crafters should have supevision when using sharp tools.)

Try This: Instead of using photos, use postcards, children’s artwork or patterned paper. Also, put magnets on the back of the sticks to make a fun fridge game!

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WHAT COMES NEXT?

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FIND THE 10 DIFFERENCES

Y AT HOME Here for our community during the most difficult of times.

Stay active with our free virtual classes. www.ymcavbr.org Roanoke Valley 14 Kids Magazine

At Commonwealth Catholic Charities, we connect children in foster care with foster parents who will nurture them and provide them with safety, security, and hope.

Learn more about CCC’s foster care program at www.cccofva.org. While you’re there, download our free coloring sheet!

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How Can You Support Downtown Businesses?

Visit DowntownRoanoke.org for details.

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21) Skirt feature 22) T-bones 23) Keats title opening 25) Freedom from difficulty 26) Well-qualified 28) Striking scene 32) Seems imminent 34) British blue blood 35) Tennis redo 38) Steppenwolf classic

53) Like the North Pole 55) Norwegian city 56) Something to pitch 59) Endure difficulties 62) Experiencing jitters 63) Suspicious of 64) Full complement of Wise Men 65) Tiger's pegs 66) Squirrel away 67) _ Hall University

9) They're taken up in war 10) French pastry 11) Blotter entry 12) English thinker John 13) Albanian coins 18) Use absorbent paper 19) Cat quality 24) Prefix meaning "half' 26) Charitable offerings 27) Gravy container 29) Green gem 30) Place for a computer 31) Literary "before" 33) Zodiac sign 35) Flowerless plant 36) Garden of good and Eve? 37) Midterm, e.g.

39) Espionage grp.

40) "Rumble in the Jungle" victor 41) Law feared by the fugitive financier 45) Long-in-the-tooth types 46) Boob tube offering 47) Eli's school 49) Joy companion 50) Long narrow crest 52) Appointments 53) Not have peace of mind 54) Some pop groups 55) Germany's von Bismarck 57) Cookie brand 58) A sign of a kind 60) Nitro's cousin 61) An article

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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

Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir

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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