Posts by Josh Eagan
Visiting Mountain Lake Lodge
There’s no TV. There’s no cellphone signal. There’s no lake. But that’s no problem at the Mountain Lake Lodge. I’m not going to lie to you fair readers, when I read on the Mountain Lake Lodge website that the rooms within their main building did not have TVs, I was a little worried. How…
Share This: Read MoreGrowing Up In the Valley Partners with Blue Eagle Credit Union
As the region’s only parenting magazine, Growing Up in the Valley has become the most read magazine in the region thanks to the support that you and your school have shown us throughout the years. Over the five years that GUITV has been on the shelves, we have been to hundreds of…
Share This: Read MoreNo Roof Left Behind
Nathan’s parents do everything they can to battle the brain and spinal cancer he had been diagnosed with over seven years ago. While Dawn and Bobby Norman deal with the travel expenses and demands on their time, taking care of Nathan and their three other children, they are still always giving selflessly to the community.…
Share This: Read MoreTeacher of the Month March 2017: Kimberly Slater
How long have you been teaching? 2 years What made you decide to become a teacher? Ever since I was in elementary school I have loved learning and wanted to be a teacher. Playing “school” was a typical activity growing up with my friends. I have always enjoyed working with kids and delight in helping…
Share This: Read MoreTeacher of the Month February 2017: Michelle Johnson
Tell us about your family: I live with my husband; Sheldon Johnson and our adopted one-eyed Shih Tzu named Song. Which grades or subjects do you teach and at which school? String Orchestra: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade in Stonewall Jackson Middle and Lucy Addison Middle Schools How long have you been teaching? This is…
Share This: Read MoreVroom Into the Star City
Did you know that the first five years of a child’s life are the most important for her brain development? 90% of a person’s brain forms before age 5. The connections children’s minds make at a very young age set the foundation for their futures. Babies and young kids are constantly learning from everything they…
Share This: Read MoreGenrerational Generosity: Bricks for the Brave
How did you come up with the idea? When I was in elementary school, I overheard my mom (a teacher) talking about one of her former students’ son who had been diagnosed with cancer a few months before. I followed his story for months on Facebook. Sadly, he did not win his fight. But,…
Share This: Read MoreVirginia Family Expo
FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.VIRGINIAFAMILYEXPO.COM OR CONTACT Jeanne at jeanne@virginiafamily.com APRIL 6, 2019 10AM-4PM SALEM CIVIC CENTER This FREE event will feature over 70 Booths of local businesses and services for families of all ages and sizes! This event is designed so that expecting parents, new and seasoned moms and dads, child care takers,…
Share This: Read MoreFit Family Challenge Free Events
2016 Fit Family Challenge FREE Classes and Activities MUST SHOW FFC REGISTRATION EMAIL TO ACCESS ALL EVENTS! Roanoke Greenway Tour at Roanoke Greenway MUST REQUEST GREENWAY TOUR CARD BY EMAILING JOSH@GROWINGUPINTHEVALLEY.COM ANYTIME – 10 DIFFERENT TOURS! 30 Minute Jump Time at Launching Pad May 9, 12, June 6, 9 3 PM – 8…
Share This: Read MoreFit Family Challenge is Coming!
What is the Fit Family Challenge? It’s a Challenge to get healthy and keep your kids active too. We know! So we designed the Fit Family Challenge to make it more fun and rewarding for everyone! The Fit Family Challenge is a no-cost healthy lifestyle program for families. This year, we’re taking…
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