NEA Kids' Directory

FREE! AUGUST 2016

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the August issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, the newest addition to the Occasions Publishing Group family of publications.

NEA Kids’ Directory has many features that make it a valuable resource for parents, teachers, grandparents and childcare professionals – anyone who is involved with children. It is compact in size, making it a handy resource to keep in your purse or car. In addition, it offers valuable coupons for use at kid-friendly businesses and includes a calendar of events so you know what’s going on across Northeast Arkansas each month. You’ll even find a convenient dining guide inside that lists restaurants offering free or discounted kids meals!

Our goal each month is to help inform our readers of the many opportunities, events, products and services available for families in Northeast Arkansas.

Please remember to support the businesses that advertise in this publication each month and tell them that you saw their ad in NEA Kids’ Directory. If you are interested in advertising in NEA Kids’ Directory, please call us at 931-0012.

Audrey Poff, Publisher & Editor

Meet Our Cover Kid! Jaxon Bradway

Parents: Daniel and Heather Bradway of Jonesboro photo by Melissa Donner

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Fun Events

August August-September

August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31

Join the crew of ASU Museum’s Mock Construction Site for Building Buddies. Pretend to paint, lay plumbing and flooring, climb scaffolding to lay brick, landscape and build up your imagination. Monday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and all university holidays. Info: astate.edu/museum or 972-2074.

Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Wednesday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 11:30 a.m. Info: 336-2543.

August 4

The Foundation of the Arts will host Behind the Red. In celebration of The FOA’s 30th birthday, casts from past seasons will perform to reveal the 20162017 theater season. Hors-d’oeuvres will be served.

Tickets are $50 each or $140 for four tickets. Info: 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

August 2 – 30

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center invites you to Feeding Frenzy every Tuesday through Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the center’s residents and their feeding habits. Info: crowleysridge.org.

August 5

Tuesday, August 2

“1776” auditions, male auditions for the first musical of The Foundation of Arts 2016-2017 main stage season, 5:30 p.m., and Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at The Foundation of Arts. Info: 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

Fall class registration begins at The Foundation of Arts for classes in dance, theater and art for all levels and ages 3 and above. Classes will begin Aug. 22. Info: The Foundation of Arts 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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August 6

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center hosts “Tales and Trails Nature Stories and Crafts,” 10:30 a.m. monthly on the first Saturday. Info: crowleysridge.org.

August 6, 13, 20, and 27

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center introduces one of its resident creatures every Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature Feature. Info: crowleysridge.org.

August 9 and 23

Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every other Tuesday at the ASU Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/museum or 972-2074.

August 13

A celebration of back-to-school, NEA Big Stuff will begin at 2 p.m. at the Jonesboro High School Performing Arts Center showcasing amazing talent in Northeast Arkansas in three divisions: kids - ages 12 and under; teens - ages 13 through high school seniors; and adults - high school graduates and up.

To participate, the entry fee is $5 per solo and $5 per person in a group. Admission into the show is $10.

Proceeds benefit The Woman’s Discovery Center. Info: 219-2488.

August 23

“Pete’s Dragon” will be the feature at Sensory Saturday hosted by The Center for Exceptional Families where the lights are up and children are allowed to move about as needed, tickets are $5.50 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m.

Info: 336-2786 or thecenterforexceptionalfamilies. org. #wigglewormswelcome

August 30

Open Arms Support Group, for families with Autism, meets the last Tuesday of each month at Jumping Jellybeans. 906 East Matthews in Jonesboro, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Info: AANEA Office 336-2786.

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email the details to rebecca@jonesborooccasions.com

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Dine on a Dime

Your Guide to Where Kids Eat F REE!

Let’s Go Out to Eat!

Monday Bliss Cupcakes Kids 10 and under get a free mini cupcake or frosting shot with the purchase of a regular cupcake. (10 a.m.-9 p.m.)

Thursday Front Page Café 1 free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal after 4 p.m.

TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).

Friday Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.

Tuesday Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Saturday Dixie Café Kids eat for $1.99 plus get a free sundae with adult meal purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

Sunday Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).

Wednesday IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email rebecca@jonesborooccasions.com

Zaxby’s Two kids eat free with each adult purchase from 4-9 p.m. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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2016 Back to School Guide The beginning of a new school year is just around the corner and every parent has a lengthy list of things to do in August to get their crew ready!

Whether you are shopping for new eyewear for the upcoming school year, in need of dental care for your student or searching for childcare, the NEA Kids’ Directory Back-toSchool Guide is designed to help parents connect with businesses that can make this process easier. It also provides contact information for parents who have questions about any of the products or services advertised. Simply contact any of the businesses listed in our Back-toSchool Guide to find out more.

The Northeast Arkansas Kids’ Directory Back-to-School Guide will also be available online at neakidsdirectory.com. As always, please mention that you saw these businesses and organizations in NEA Kids’ Directory!

ARKANSAS BETTER BEGINNINGS Searching for quality childcare? Every child deserves the best start possible. Visit the Better Beginnings website to find quality childcare in your area. Please see ad on page 7

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Central Baptist Church offers a Mother’s Day Out program throughout the school year. Call today to enroll your pre-school student this fall. Please see ad on page 23

AR DENTISTRY & BRACES Smiles are made easy at AR Dentistry & Braces through convenient payment plans. Find out how they can help make braces affordable for your family. Please see ad on page 16

CME THERAPY SERVICES INC. CME is the largest private therapy company in Northeast Arkansas. CME provides speech therapy, developmental therapy, occupational and physical therapy. Please see ad on page 6

A-STATE CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & RESEARCH CENTER A-State’s CRDC offers professional, wellrounded and hands-on educational curriculum for children from infancy to Pre-K in a clean, inviting and safe facility. Please see ad on page 17

CHRISTIE MCNEILL DANCE STUDIO Now located at 272 Southwest Dr. (behind the state revenue office), Christie McNeill Studio offers jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop and more.

Register now for fall classes.

Please see ad on page 18 ELITE EYECARE & OPTICAL Let Elite Eyecare & Optical help get your family ready for the new school year. Schedule your child’s back-to-school eye exam today.

Please see ad on page 16

ASCENT CHILDREN’S HEALTH SERVICES With locations in Jonesboro, Trumann and Paragould, Ascent offers behavioral and developmental services for children with special needs and developmental delays.

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF JONESBORO Serving the Jonesboro area for 38 years, Montessori School of Jonesboro is located at 300 East Nettleton Ave. Please see ad on page 2

FAMILIES INC. COUNSELING SERVICES Families Inc. provides outpatient mental health counseling services including family counseling, school-based mental health, in-home services and play therapy.

Please see ad on page 9

NEA BAPTIST CLINIC URGENT CARE When your child needs a doctor but not an emergency room, NEA Baptist Clinic offers five urgent care locations. Two of the clinics offer extended hours for late night visits.

Please see the ad on page 3

FERGUS ORTHODONTICS Wondering if your child will need braces?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an orthodontic check-up at age 7. Call Fergus Orthodontics for a free consultation today.

Please see ad on page 24

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY OF JONESBORO Located at 809 Windover Rd., Pediatric Dentistry offers dental care for infants, children and special needs patients.

Please see ad on page 18

GREAT CLIPS With locations in Jonesboro and Paragould, Great Clips can help you get your family ready for the start of a new school year and save you time with their online check-in.

Please see ad on page 13

OASIS 4 KIDS Looking for childcare this fall? Oasis 4 Kids is now enrolling children from birth to 14 years with before and after-school care available.

Please see the ad on page 21

JONESBORO MONTESSORI ACADEMY JMA offers education for children six weeks to Pre-K focusing on five areas: language, mathematics, cultural, sensorial and practical life. Please see ad on page 14

TUSCAN AFFAIR HAIR SALON Looking for a new style for the new school year? Tuscan Affair Hair Salon offers cool cuts for kids and adults, too.

Please see the ad on page 21

JONESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Jonesboro Pre-K Center is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year.

Two locations are available. Scholarships are available for students who qualify.

Please see ad on page 20

THE SENSORY SHOP From handwriting tools to fine motor aids, The Sensory Shop offers developmental toys, therapeutic aids and educational toys with locations in Jonesboro and Southaven, Miss. A party room is also available for private events.

Please see the ad on page 21

KINDERMUSIK OF JONESBORO Located at 1411 Larkwood Drive, Kindermusik will celebrate 20 years of enriching the lives of children through music in September. Register now for fall classes.

Please see ad on page 14

UPPER CRUST PIZZA CO. Let Upper Crust Pizza be a part of your next school year. With two locations, Upper Crust can provide everything from large group orders to a banquet room for your next event.

Please see ad on page 19

LOOK WHAT I CAN DO LEARNING CENTER Find childcare with a positive attitude and hands-on approach and learning that meets the needs of each child and family in a nurturing, safe and clean atmosphere at Look What I Can Do Learning Center. Now enrolling.

Please see the ad on page 20

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WESTROCK ORTHODONTICS Let Westrock Orthodontics help create your signature smile through orthodontics. Call to schedule an appointment today.

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