The Wild Donahues have taken to the road.  We packed our bags, our books and definitely our favorite cds.  This go around, we were able to pack Recess Monkey’s new cd - Deep Sea Diver!

Check out this video to get an idea of the fun we had pulling up to stop lights, blaring this song [...]

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The Roanoke Times has a WONDERFUL feature - The Dadline.  Here is The Dadline Guide to Summer 2013:
http://www.roanoke.com/living/family/dadline/1967802-12/a-parents-guide-to-summer.html
and then…
Check with www.roanokeoutside.com for wonderful tips, events and inspiration.

We hope to see you there this weekend!
http://www.togetherfortroutville.com/Trail-Days.html

When Ashley and I first started KIVA, we had the idea that we would invite families out once a month in an effort to make certain we got outside with our family.  We also found that our kids enjoyed hiking more when we brought friends along.
For the next few weeks, the Wild Donahues will be [...]

This Saturday!
Roanoke Railfest

Celebrating the Spirit of Roanoke

Saturday, May 11*
10 am to 5 pm
Ride behind a steam locomotive!
Food. Music. Crafts. Model Trains.

Activities for the entire family.
Stand in the cabs of the 611 and 1218!
Meet people who worked on the 611!

Roanoke Mayor David Bowers will be on hand to declare
Roanoke Railfest as “611 Celebration Day!”

Admission: [...]

‘Nuff said!

Here are some details on the Community School’s annual Strawberry Festival this weekend!

Friday May 3rd festival hours are 10 am till 5:30 pm
In addition to our delicious berry treats,
Mill Mountain Zoo will be bringing their educational animal exhibit to the festival from 1-4pm
and will offer a token for $1.00 off any child’s sundae to any [...]

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Here is a link to www.RoanokeOutside.com and a more detailed description of the area where we will be cleaning tomorrow with the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League (www.grccl.org).
Here is another map from Backpacker Magazine:
http://www.backpacker.com/destinations/hikes/455241
This place holds many favorite Donahue memories as well as a fantastic history of KIVA events.
We hope that you will join us [...]

Hello All!
So sorry for the long break in events.  The Wild Donahues have been gussying up the ranch, so to speak… Rediscovering our back yard, ins and outs.

Clean Valley Day is this Saturday, April 13th.  We are asking KIVA families to join us as we join the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League for their annual clean [...]

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