Northeast Arkansas Kids' Directory

FREE! February 2016

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the February 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! Gatlin Bowers

Parents: Sabara and Bryan Bowers of Jonesboro photo by Melissa Donner

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Local Awards for Locally-Owned Businesses

Winners will be announced in the March 2016 issue of NEA Kids’ Directory.

Kids’ Directory is everywhere Busy Parents go!

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Fun Events

February All Month Long 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.

February 2 and 16 Science and engineering go hand-inhand 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.

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.

February 2, 4, 16, 18 and 23 Jonesboro Public Schools will hold Preview Nights: Math & Science on Feb. 2, MicroSociety on Feb. 4, International Studies on Feb. 16, Health & Wellness on Feb. 18, Visual & Performing Arts on Feb. 23. Info: 9335800 ext. 12253.

February 2 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. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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February 3, 10, 17 and 24 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.

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February 13 Area Girl Scouts will kick off Cookie Sales at Highland Drive Baptist Church, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Info: Nakia Eggerson, nreggerson@arkbluecross.com or 8241492.

February 6 Dr. Jamie Chavez will be reading for Stories in the Forest in the St. Bernards Fun Forest inside The Mall at Turtle Creek at 3 p.m. Info: 207-7300.

February 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.

Make a bird feeder for the wintering birds at Valentines for the Birds, Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Info: 933-6787 or crowleysridge. org.

February 9 An evening of higher learning for parents-to-be at Baby State, hosted

by St. Bernards, Stroud Hall inside the Annex – 225 E. Jackson Ave., 6 p.m.

Info: 207-7300.

February 14 Delta Symphony Orchestra will hold a Valentine’s Day concert featuring soloist Sarah Jones-Hayes, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall, 2 p.m. Tickets: 972-ASU1.

February 12-14 Bring your family to see the latest sporting products designed to captivate hunting, fishing and boating enthusiasts of all ages at Arkansas Sportshow, hosted by The Rotary Club of Jonesboro and supported by Jonesboro A&P Commission, Feb. 12, 4-9 p.m., Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: arsportshow.com.

February 26-29 Experience Charles Dickens’ timeless classic as the musical in The Foundation of Arts production of “Oliver,” Feb. 26, 27 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Info: foajonesboro.org or 935-2726.

February 27 “Eddie the Eagle” 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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