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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the July 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!

Logan Suminski Parents: Mike and Beth Suminski photo by Melissa Donner

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JULY

Fun Events

July 1-31

July 3

July 2-31

July 4

4th Fest 2018, presented by Bayird Auto Group, Ashley HomeStore and East Arkansas Broadcasters, will begin Tuesday night with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. at Joe Mack Campbell Park. Info: 934-5000.

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.

4th Fest 2018 continues at 9 a.m. with a Red, White and Blue Color Run, an untimed race for the whole family during which participants are doused in patriotic-colored powder as they make their way through the course. Info: 934-5000.

First Security Bank of Jonesboro will hold a Stuffed For Comfort Toy Drive during July in support of Larry and Judy Kimbrough with the Knights of Columbus. The stuffed toys may be dropped off at any of the bank’s Jonesboro locations and will go to first responders who will give the toys to children in emergency situations. Info: 930-2500.

KAIT and the Jonesboro Radio Group will sponsor Freedom Fest starting at 9:30 p.m. at the Southside Softball Complex on Stadium Boulevard. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the free fireworks show. Info: 933-8800.

July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every 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 972-2074.

July 6, 13, 20 and 27

The Lawrence County Library in Walnut Ridge will host its Weekly Storytime each Friday beginning at 10:30 a.m. for all ages. Info: Lawrence County Library, 886-3222.

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: 886-3222.

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July 7, 14, 21 and 28

July 19

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.

July 26

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

The Downtown Jonesboro Association will host Alive After Five: Block Party from 5-8 p.m. in the parking lot next to Eleanor’s Pizzeria. The seasonal market offers artisan products, locally handmade and produced fares, local music and children’s activities. Info: Downtown Jonesboro Association, 919-6176.

The Kinders will be performing at 10 a.m. at Parker Park Community Center and 2 p.m. at The Mall at Turtle Creek. This performance is an offsite event sponsored by the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library. Info: libraryinjonesboro.org or 935-5133.

July 10-31

The Greene County Public Library in Paragould will host weekly events as part of its Libraries Rock! Reading Program every TuesdayThursday starting July 10. Tuesdays will consist of a craft activity beginning at 10 a.m. and a movie at 2 p.m., Wednesday a performer will be at the Collins Theatre and Thursday will be game day starting at 10 a.m. Info: 236-8711.

July 27 and 29

The Foundation of Arts will present “Madagascar Jr.” on July 27 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and July 29 at 2 p.m at The Forum Theatre.

The Young Artists Theatre, The Foundation of Arts’ three-week theater camp students, will present the production. Info: 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

July 14

“Hotel Transylvania 3” 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 $6 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m. Info: 336-2786 or thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org.

July 31

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

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email details to Cody at cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BA Burrito Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree

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

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

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

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2018 Guide to

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Pediatric Dental Care & Orthodontics

hoosing a dentist or orthodontist for your child can be a daunting task. Each child’s needs are unique and some cases call for early intervention to achieve the best possible outcome. Whether you are searching for a pediatric dentist for your child’s first visit or considering orthodontic care for a new and improved smile, we hope you will consider the professionals included in this special section of NEA Kids Directory.

Dr. Kolin Weaver, Weaver Orthodontics Dr. Ken Wood, Children’s Dentistry Dr. John Boling, Westrock Orthodontics Dr. Kelly-Gwynne Fergus, Fergus Orthodontics

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