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Publisher's Note - Feb. 4, 2016 - Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, Winter Fun

Smyrna Vinings Marietta Macaroni Kid - Your Weekly Events & Activities Newsletter

February 4, 2016
It's almost Friday again - these weeks are flying by. I just returned home from a fifth grade class performance - my son is wearing his "Class of 2016" t-shirt. Right now he's packing for a Cub Scout trip to Space Camp in Alabama.  Each week I get a little more anxious about his elementary school years coming to an end. He's ready. I don't know if I am. Though I guess having an "older" child does have its benefits. He's stronger than me. And that means he can be a big help around the house. And then there's the whole technology thing. He'll probably be managing this site before long!

Anyway... will you be watching the Super Bowl on Sunday? Visit my PINTEREST board for some fun party/ recipe ideas (kid-friendly!). Plus it's Mardi Gras. Since I haven't seen any King Cakes at Kroger this year, I might have to make my own. If you're interested, I have a PINTEREST board for that (and other Mardi Grad ideas) as well HERE. Macaroni Kid will be at the Marietta Mardi Gras 5K Run on Saturday morning, so stop by and say hello if you're there. You can register on-site if you're still interested in participating.  There's a 5K, 1K and Tot Trot - see the article in this edition for more scoop!


WINNER ALERT!! PLUS THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY!

Congrats to Natalie C., who won 4 tickets to Space! at Center for Puppetry Arts. If you want to see the show, playing through March 10, make sure to check out our STEALS AND DEALS article for a half price ($10.25) ticket offer!

Congrats to
Fredericka D. - winner of 2 tickets to see the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at The Fox on Feb. 10th.  Our listing in THIS WEEK'S PICKS has a link to a number of special offers for the Alviin Ailey performances, so check that out before you purchase tickets.

Our giveaway for tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Present Circus XTREME went live on Tuesday - and if you follow us on any social media channels you may have caught that! If not, you still have until Friday morning (Feb. 5) at 9am to enter to win 4 tickets to the opening night show at Philips Arena on Feb. 10th.


There is so much to do this month - from fun outdoor "winter" events, to shows - lots and lots of shows! If you enjoy SVM Macaroni Kid, please share it with your friends.

Stay tuned as next week we'll have a sneak peak at some of the summer camps that will be part our 2016 Camp Guide, officially launching on March 3rd.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Michelle

Contact Me:  Michelles@macaronikid.com


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