NEA Kids' Directory

FREE! January 2020

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LOCAL AWARDS FOR LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES

VOTING BEGINS IN JANUARY! GO TO JONESBORO.COM TO CAST YOUR VOTE! WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE MARCH 2020 ISSUE OF NEA KIDS’ DIRECTORY.

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the January 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!

JAMES ISAAC

Parents: Garrett and Abbeigh George photo by Melissa Donner Photography

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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT…

PRESERVING SNOWFLAKES Northeast Arkansas winters usually result in a snow or two – whether it’s merely a dusting or the much-anticipated first accumulation of the year. If you’ve ever wanted to catch a snowflake and keep it forever, here’s a way that you can truly capture the magic of a snow day with your children that will last long after everyone else’s snow has melted.

1. Set microscope slides, cover slips and superglue outside when it’s 20°F or colder to chill them.

2. Catch flakes on the slides or carefully pick them up with cold tweezers.

3. Place a drop of superglue on the snowflake. Note: Gel glue doesn’t work. Find a brand that’s thin and runny.

4. Drop a cover slip over the glue. Don’t press down hard or the flake could tear or melt from the heat of your finger.

5. Leave the slide in a freezer for one or two weeks and don’t touch it with warm hands. The glue must completely harden before the snowflake warms up.

COST: $10 TIME: 10 minutes DIFFICULTY: easiest=

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JANUARY 1-4 Christmas at the Park, Jonesboro’s new

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.

half-mile drive-through of holiday lights and displays, is located at Joe Mack Campbell Park and is open from 5-10 p.m. during days of operation. For more information and to buy tickets to the attraction, visit christmasattheparknea. ticketspice.com.

JANUARY 2-3

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Winter Fun, a series of events occurring over a two-day period, on Thursday, Jan. 2, and Friday, Jan. 3. On Thursday, kids can enjoy yoga at 10 a.m. and video games from 2-4 p.m. On Friday, kids can enjoy an array of live animals during Bob Tarter’s Animology. Info: (870) 935-5133.

JANUARY 1-31

Registration will be open for The Foundation of Arts Spring Classes. Classes begin Jan. 27 and include elements of ballet, dance, acting, musical theater, graphic design, studio art, sewing, yoga and more. Tuition waivers and work-study programs are available. Info: foajonesboro. org.

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JANUARY 7 AND 21

Science and engineering go hand-inhand during Tink Tank, held every other Tuesday at the A-State Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate. edu/museum or (870) 972-2074.

JANUARY 7, 14, 21 AND 28

The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Storytime every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. Info: (870) 886-3222.

JANUARY 4, 11, 18 AND 25 Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department

each Saturday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 11 a.m. Info: (870) 336-2543.

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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NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT NORTHEAST ARKANSAS KIDS’ DIRECTORY!

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Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!

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.

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).

TUESDAY Chicken Salad Chick Free Little Chick meal after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.

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

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

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

SATURDAY Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purch e.

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

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

SUNDAY BA Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree

Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult WEDNESDAY IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

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