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Freestyle Motocross is blazing into Hampton

and we're sending two subscribers and their families!

Freestyle Motocross (also known as FMX) is a variation on the sport of motocross in which motorcycle riders attempt to impress judges with jumps and stunts.

You and your family can watch FMX up close and personal when FMX comes to the Hampton Coliseum on March 18 and 19th for two shows.  Tickets are available now on ticketmaster.com or you can enter our giveaway for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Friday March 18th show at 7:30pm.

To enter this giveaway, send an email to lesleyannem ...


MKVB welcomes MegaByte Tykes

MKVB is excited to welcome MegaByte Tykes as our newest advertiser! MegaByte Tykes unique computer classes for children and mobile classroom offer an exciting opportunity for your children to learn about technology. My own son has been taking classes, and loves them! He's so proud of what he is learning, and MegaByte Tykes sends home a note with the information that allows me to get online and review with him.   Owner, Diedre Thompson, makes learning fun and exciting, and the children love her enthusiam. Read below to learn more ...


MKVB welcomes Teeny Tiny Farm

MKVB is proud to welcome  The Teeny Tiny Farm Traveling Pony Rides and Petting Zoo as our newest advertiser!

The Teeny Tiny Farm Traveling Pony Rides and Petting Zoos provides mobile pony rides and mobile petting zoos for any occasion at any location.

"We Bring the Farm to You" is our Motto! We bring our cute little miniature farm animals to your backyard, local park, place of business, church, school, daycare or where ever you want us to come for birthday parties, family reunions, company picnics, festivals, fairs, farmer's ...


Get your Shamrock on!

St.Patrick's Day events

Friday March 11, 2011

Shamrockin in Ghent

6 – 10pm Colley Avenue in Ghent

free and open to the public

 

Saturday March 12, 2011

Shamrock the Block at Virginia Beach Town Center

12:00PM-6:00PM

Shamrocks and Leprechauns and Music, oh, my! Saint Patrick in all his green finery comes to the Town Center of Virginia Beach for a day of Celtic fun! Music, dance and plenty of activities for everyone. Music by Celtica and Cindy Kays, dance by The Reel Thing School of Irish Dance and the Scottish Dance Theater ...


Daylight Savings Reminder!

Change your clocks on Sunday March 13

 Spring Ahead People!

This Week's Calendar:

March 9th through March 15th

Wednesday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 9 - Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join us at Lynnhaven Mall for our regular weekly storytime. A fun craft is included!
Where: Barnes & Noble Lynnhaven 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Open to the public
How: Store phone number: 757-340-4055
Cost: free
For more info: THIS WEEK: The Little Rabbit Who Liked to Say Moo
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Wednesday, March 9 - All About Me Character lunch with Elmo

Come have lunch with Elmo! Includes pizza, drinks, make a craft and decorate a cupcake as well as singing and dancing with Elmo. To make a reservation please call 757-339-9482!!
Where: MacArthur Mall
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Who: open to the public
How: To make a reservation please call 757-339-9482!!
Cost: $14.99 per child
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Wednesday, March 9 - Do You See What I See?

Do You See What I See? takes families into the galleries to explore the Museum’s collection through dialogue and art activities.
Where: Chrysler Museum of Art
When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: open to the public, children 6 and older with adult
How: www.chrysler.org
Cost: free
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Thursday, March 10 through Thursday, March 10 - Toddler Trek Thursday

oin us for Toddler Trek Thursdays, an outdoor exploration session for early learners and their parents. Every Thursday, take an easy 30-minute stroll along the Nature Trail to discover a new animal, color, or shape through fun outdoor activities.
Where: This program meets in the Marsh Pavilion and will take place inside during inclement weather. Virginia Aquarium- 717 General Booth Blvd 23451
When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Open to the public
How: www.virginiaaquarium.com
Cost: Free with paid admission, free to members
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Thursday, March 10 through Thursday, March 10 - Storytime with Grandma

Join us for a storybook reading, activities, and fun!
Where: The Old Coast Guard Station
24th Street and Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: open to the public
How: Call 422-1587 for reservations or more information.
Cost: free with admission
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Thursday, March 10 - Discover Days: Investigating Invertebrates

Preschoolers and their adult companions learn about invertebrates and meet some in person.
Where: Virginia Aquarium 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
When: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Who: open to the public
How: www.virginiaaquarium.com
Cost: Members $7; Non-members $10
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Friday, March 11 - Storytime at The Silver Rattle

Stories and songs with Dawn Freeman
Where: The Silver Rattle 1611A Colley Ave Norfolk, VA, 23504
When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Open to the pubic
How: www.thesilverrattle.com
Cost: free
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Friday, March 11 - Storytime at Barnes & Noble Town Center

Welcome, school-age children family and friends, every Friday evening to storytime. Listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft too!
Where: Barnes & Noble Town Center 4485 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: open to the public
How: 757-671-2331
Cost: free
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Saturday, March 12 - 3rd Annual Kid's Expo

Come join us for the expo that is centered around kids and parents! The 3rd annual Kids Expo at Chesapeake Square will host a variety of vendors and demonstrations from all over Hampton Roads. Find out everything you need to know about the areas best dentists, doctors, camps, schools, and activities for kids of all ages.
Where: Chesapeake Square Mall
4200 Portsmouth Blvd.
Chesapeake VA, 23321
When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: open to the public
How: Please contact Amber Caudell at 757-488-9639 or [email protected]
Cost: free
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Saturday, March 12 - Second Saturdays at the Chrysler Museum

Free family activites at the Chrysler Museum; today's theme "Celebrating America's Peace Corp"
Where: Chrysler Museum
When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: open to the public
How: http://chrysler.org/famday.asp
Cost: free
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Saturday, March 12 - Readin' Roundup!

Readin' Roundup! Yeehaw! Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! Wear your western best for this special storytime featuring books from the old West. Try your hand at the Lasso game and make your own sherrif star! Featuring campfire songs by local Cowgirl Skye Zentz!
Where: Barnes & Noble TCC MacArthur Center Kid's Department
When: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Who: open to the public
How: (757)625-3459
Cost: free
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Monday, March 14 through Thursday, March 17 - All About Me Character lunches

THE LUNCH/DINNERS CONSISTS OF: SLICE OF PIZZA, DRINK, ARTS & CRAFT, INTERACTION AND GAME PLAYING WITH THE CHARACTERS, AND DECORATE YOUR OWN CUPCAKE
Where: various locations
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Who: open to the public
How: FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL CARRIE AT 757-339-9482 OR DANA AT 757-237-2516.
Cost: $14.99 PER CHILD AND $7.99 PER ADULT.
For more info: 3/14- 12pm-Cinderella @ MacArthur Mall, Elmo @ Chesapeake Square Mall 3/15- Mickey @ MacArthur (12pm), Elmo @ Military Circle 6pm 3/15- 12pm-Cinderella @Chesapeake Square 3/16- 12pm-Elmo @ MacArthur
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Tuesday, March 15 - Storytime at Barnes & Noble Lynnhaven Mall

A rabbit that likes to say Moo? Join us for some silliness with all kinds of animal noises as we read Little Rabbit that likes to say Moo!
Where: Barnes & Noble inside Lynnhaven Mall
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Open to the public
How: 757-340-4055
Cost: free
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Teen Scene:

Friday, March 11 through Friday, March 11 - VA Stage Company: The Last 5 Years- Teen Night

Join the Virginia Stage Company for a Teen Night viewing of "The Last 5 Years". Start with dinner by Granby Street Pizza, chat with the Director, learn new VSC Teen Theatre Council info and learn about the show’s set & scenic design, and then end the evening with The Last Five Years performance at 8 pm
Where: Wells Theater Norfolk
When: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Who: Teens- high school and up
How: email [email protected] or call 757.627.6988 ext 358
Cost: $15 per person
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Plan Ahead:

March 18th through April 3rd

Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20 - The Hurrah Players Present The Little Mermaid

Follow Ariel on her magical journey to become Part of Your World
Where: The Perry Family Theatre 485 St. Paul's Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23510
When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (3PM shows on Sat & Sun)
Who: Open to the public
How: http://www.hurrahplayers.com/
Cost: $17 adult, $12 child
For more info: * Join us before the show (Sat. or Sun.) for a special Tea with Ariel!
Enjoy tea, light snacks and pictures with Disney’s most beloved mermaid!
Only $15 plus show ticket. Reservations required as seating is limited.
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Friday, March 18 through Saturday, March 19 - FMX Freestyle Motocross

In freestyle motocross, the name of the game is "anything goes" in this adrenaline-filled performance staged in mid-air. Riders launch their bikes off ramps that propel them towards the rafters, performing mind-bending acrobatic moves as they soar through the arena airspace. The only way to properly experience this spine-tingling sport is from the very edge of your seat as these daredevils fly high overhead.
Where: Hampton Coliseum
When: 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Who: open to the public
How: Tickets available at the Hampton Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or at (800) 745-3000.
Cost: Adults - $18
Kids (Ages 2-12) - $5
All tickets $2 more day of show
Facility, Convenience, and Handling Fees may apply.
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Sunday, April 3 through Sunday, April 3 - Step Up for the Up Center

The event invites those age 8 and older to participate in the competitive or non-competitive category. Non-competitive participants will run or walk up 25 stories (580 steps) in Norfolk’s Dominion Tower. Competitive climbers have the option of climbing multiple stories of 25, 50 or 100 flights of stairs. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded to the fastest competitive climbers in their age categories. Competitive team prizes will be awarded for the top General, Corporate and Military teams.
Where: Dominion Towers 999 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: Open to the public
How: To register, sponsor or volunteer for the event, visit www.theupcenter.org or call Jessica Oulahan at 757-965-8649, email [email protected].
Cost: Adults(prices increase $15 effective 3/18/2011) Noncompetitive Entry: $25 ,Competitve Entry (25, 50 or 100 stories): $35 Children (ages 8 to 17) Noncompetitive Entry: $15, Competitive Entry(25, 50 or 100 stories): $15
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Mrs.O's Corner

Tell it Again!

Tell it Again!
 
A few weeks ago I told you that there are 3 ways to read a book: by reading the pictures, reading the words or by retelling.  Want to know what makes it a good retelling?  Well here you go…
There are several things that you need to include and know to make the retelling of the book complete.  Some of the important story elements are:
1.     Title and Author
2.     Main Characters
3.     Setting (where the story takes place)
4.     Problem
5.     Solution
These are the key ...


Macaroni Women

March is Women's History Month

History of National Women's History Month

By Molly Murphy MacGregor, Executive Director and Cofounder
National Women's History Project, www.nwhp.org 

As recently as the 1970's, women's history was virtually an unknown topic in the K-12 curriculum or in general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a "Women's History Week" celebration for 1978.

The week March 8th, International Women's Day, was chosen as the focal point of the ...


"Know Where To Go"

Events for Macaroni Parents courtesy of vbnightlife.com

Vbnightlife.com promotes nightlife entertainment events in Virginia Beach, including fundraisers, bands and DJs, club events, cultural events and more.  Through a free membership, members receive a weekly "Weekend Update" e-newsletter that features all the events taking place in the upcoming weekend that adults would enjoy.

Every week, vbnightlife.com will be sharing with Macaroni Kid Virginia Beach their top picks for the upcoming weekend. 

Below are this weekend's vbnightlife.com TOP PICK events for adults:

Thursday:  Jack Becker LIVE at Boneshaker's Sports Bar and Grill


Friday night ...


Macaroni Made

Painted Rocks

Sunday, March 20th is the first day of Spring!  Although the weather may be a bit too brisk to fully enjoy the season, here is a fun craft you can do in preparation for the warm weather! Collect a lot of rocks. Be sure there are different sizes and shapes.Start by choosing the rocks.  Flat ones for designs and shapely ones for a pet rock!  Paint the entire rock, top and bottom in one color.

When the first coat of paint dries, paint on the details such as a ...


Macaroni Tips

Helping Your Children Adjust to Daylight Savings

Daylight Savings is this Sunday, March 13th.
 
Before bed, turn clocks ahead 1 hour.  If your child normally sleeps till 6:30 AM, the next morning she will likely sleep till 7:30 AM.  Her entire schedule - naps and bedtime - will then shift one hour later.

If you're happy about this change, great!  Just protect her room from too much light in the early morning, and use white noise so she won't wake with the birds.
 
If you'd rather help your child get back to her usual ...


Military Macaroni

Events and information for Military families

  • Visit Hampton, Virginia!
    The entire month of March, the Virginia Air & Space Center is celebrating
    FREEdom Days! Veterans, retired and active duty military, their
    spouses and dependents, will receive free exhibit admission with the
    presentation of their military ID. Military families will also receive
    free motion simulator rides, discounts on IMAX admission, ...and
    discounts at the gift store. www.vasc.org
  • Join Team Liberty on Wednesday, March 9th for Free Movie Night at Main Gate Cinemas showing Hallpass at 7:05pm. This free program is open to Active Duty Sailors ...

On the Macaroni Menu...

Irish Soda Bread

Rebenack Irish Soda Bread Recipe by Margaret Sullivan

 4C Hecker’s Unbleached Flour
 
1 tsp Baking Powder
 
1 tsp Baking Soda
 
2 tsp Salt
 
2 TBSP Sugar
 
2 C (approx) Buttermilk
 
1/4 Box Raisins (15 oz size)
 
Caraway Seeds (optional-or between 1-2 TBSP)
 
Mix flour, salt, sugar, powder & soda together. Add seeds & raisins and mix well. Add buttermilk a little at a time-should not be sticky, should feel like velvet.
 
Form into one ball, bowl should be clean. Knead on floured board 30 turns. Lay into 9” greased and ...


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St. Patrick's Rainbow Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Cake batter of choice

4 different food colors

Icing

Candy wrapped in gold (gold coins, Roll-O's, etc)

Make your batter as you normally would for cupcakes and divide the batter into 4 bowls. 

Add drops of food color to each bowl.  I used yellow, green, blue, and red.

Layer your batter into your lined cupcake pan one at a time in any order of choice.  I did blue, red, green, then yellow on top.

Bake according to directions.

Tint your icing green and decorate your cooled cupcakes.  Top ...


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