NEA Kids' Directory

FREE! December 2015

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the December 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 Kids!

Jackson, Millie and Will Weaver

Parents: Cary and Sara Weaver of Jonesboro photo by Melissa Donner

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Fun Events

December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Wednesday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 10:30 a.m. Info: 336-2543.

December 3 Downtown Jonesboro will continue its annual holiday tradition by welcoming Santa Claus to Main Street during the 68th Annual Jonesboro Christmas Parade beginning at 7 p.m.

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December 3 and 17 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.

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December 1 Open Arms Support Group for families with Autism meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 at Grandslam Entertainment, 50 CR 792, Brookland, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: Jennifer Covert, 336-2786.

December 4, 5, 11, 12 The Valley View Theater Department will present “A Christmas Carol” at the Valley View Theater, 7 p.m., Info: 253-1991 or megan.harrell@ valleyviewschools.net.

December 1 – 19 Children love to experience the magic of Jonesboro’s Winter Wonderland, located at 215 West Monroe Ave. Admission to this walk-through animated holiday exhibit is free.

Donations are accepted. Monday-Friday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m.

December 5 “The Good Dinosaur” 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.

December 1 – 27 Blytheville’s Lights of the Delta is the largest lighting display in the Mid-South with 6 million lights on a 40-acre drive-through site. Hours are 5:30-9 p.m, Sunday through Thursday and 5:30-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Half-price Tuesdays. Located on the Arkansas Aeroplex. Info: 762-9788

Santa Claus will be the guest reader at St. Bernards Stories in the Forest in the St. Bernards Fun Forest inside The Mall at Turtle Creek at 3 p.m.

Info: 207-7300.

Boy Scouts are invited to Camp Out with the Red Wolves following the game against Texas State, spend the night in Centennial Bank Stadium (weather location inside the Student Activities Center), watch a movie on the video board, participate in the Red Wolf Walk, pre-game march around the field and more. Tickets must be ordered in advance. Info: Jason Martin, 972-2950 or jamartin@astate.edu.

December 1 – December 31 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.

Mindbender Mansion is a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges that will test brain power and problem solving skills, ASU Museum located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, through February. Info: astate.edu/ museum or 972-2074. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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December 5, 12, 19 and 26 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.

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December 9 Storytime with Santa, 10 a.m., Children’s Library, Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W. Oak St. Info: 935-5133.

December 12 Boy Scout Troop 4 will host Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to noon, 1103 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro. Tickets are $5. Info: 761-1567, macbeaver2000@yahoo.com.

December 13 Tea with Mrs. Claus, 2 p.m. in the Children’s Library, Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W. Oak St. Info: 935-5133.

December 18-21 The Foundation of Arts will present the holiday classic “White Christmas” on stage at The Forum, 115 E. Monroe Ave, Dec. 18, 19 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19-20 at 2 p.m., Info: 935-2726.

December 19 Saturday Round-Up, 11 a.m. in the Children’s Library, Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W. Oak St. Info: 935-5133.

December 21 Children’s Christmas Crafts from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Round Room, Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W. Oak St. Info: 935-5133.

Tween Event, 4:30 p.m., Civic League Room, Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W. Oak St. Info: 935-5133.

December 22 Children’s Christmas Movie, 2 p.m. in the Round Room, Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W. Oak St. Info: 935-5133.

December 28 Children’s BINGO, 2 p.m. in the Round Room, Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W. Oak St. Info: 935-5133.

December 31 Children’s New Year’s Party, 2 p.m. in the Round Room, Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W. Oak St. Info: 935-5133.

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Dine on a Dime

Your Guide to Where Kids Eat F REE! Wednesday IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

Zaxby’s Two kids eat free with each adult purchase from 4-9 p.m.

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

Ryan’s Kids eat for $.99 with purchase of adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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