NEA Kids' Directory

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide

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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 Kid!

Kathryn Holland Parents: Adam and Jody Holland photo by Melissa Donner

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Fun Events

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December 1-31 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.

December 1-21 Winter Wonderland, located at 215 W. Monroe Ave., a free Christmas-themed entertainment venue for children, will be open from 5:308 p.m. weekdays and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays.

Info: 933-4604.

First Community Bank’s Wonderland Rink will be open during the holidays during the following hours: Monday through Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-10 p.m.; and Sunday 1-6 p.m. The cost is $5 per skater, including skate rental, for 45-minute sessions starting every hour. Sundays will also be available for booking parties. Info: 933-4604.

December 1 Join the A-State Alumni Association for Pancakes & PJs from 8-10 a.m. at the Cooper Alumni Center featuring photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a full breakfast buffet, children’s Christmas crafts and a meet and greet with Howl and Scarlet. Kids are encouraged to wear Christmas pajamas.

December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 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: (870) 336-2543.

St. Bernards Women’s Council will host Stories in the Forest from 3-4 p.m. at the Fun Forest inside The Mall at Turtle Creek. The council will entertain and read stories to the children who attend. Info: 207-7300.

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.

December 4 and 18 Science and engineering go hand-in-hand 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.

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December 8 The American Cancer Society will host a Disney Christmas Meet & Greet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Paragould Community Center. Family and friends will get the chance to take pictures with Mickey Mouse, princesses and Santa Claus.

Cookies and milk will be available while supplies last. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Info: Lauren Bassie, lauren.bassie@ cancer.org.

December 4, 11 and 18 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.

December 4 Main Street Paragould will present its annual Paragould Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. in Downtown Paragould. This year’s theme will be “A Dr. Seuss Christmas.” Info: MSP, (870) 240-0544.

Prospect Missionary Baptist Church will host Breakfast with Santa from 8-11 a.m. Tickets for ages 13 and up, $6; tickets for ages 3 to 12, $4; children ages 2 and under, free. The event will include a pancake breakfast and an opportunity to get photos made with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: (870) 932-6026.

December 6 The 71st Annual Jonesboro Jaycees Christmas Parade begins at 7 p.m. in Downtown Jonesboro. Info: jonesborojaycees.org.

December 12 Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Storytime with Santa starting at 10 a.m.

The librarians will sing, read stories and offer activities. Santa will make an appearance to read with the kids and for photos. Info: Brandi Hodges, (870) 935-5133.

December 7 The Foundation of Arts will host its First Fridays at The Forum concert series at 7:30 p.m. at The Forum Theater in Downtown Jonesboro.

Local musicians and father-daughter duo Andy and Ava Shatley will present “A Shatley Family Christmas” featuring Christmas music for the whole family to sing along to.

For more information or to order tickets, visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

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December 14 Festival of Stars Toy and Donation Drive benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Arkansas Children’s Jonesboro Clinic, 520 Carson St. Info: archildrens.org/ festival.

Santa’s North Pole will host a Breakfast with Santa from 9-10:30 a.m. The event will give guests the opportunity to enjoy breakfast with Santa, visit the walk-through animated Christmas display and access to the Santa Room.

This event will take place again on Dec. 22. To purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com.

December 15 Join Awaken Church as they host Cookies with the Clauses on location at 2101 Fowler Avenue beginning at 4 p.m. The event will include appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus and other characters as they host a sing-along.

Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served while supplies last. Info: Awaken Church, (870) 938-0522.

December 15-21 The Foundation of Arts will present “A Christmas Story” on Dec. 15, 17, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets may be purchased online at boxoffice@foajonesboro. org. For more information, call The Forum Theatre at (870) 935-2726.

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

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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.

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

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.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult Tuesday Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

BA Burrito Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree

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

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 Holiday Gift Guide

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Music classes available at Kindermusik of Jonesboro (see ad on page 3) 1500 Lumens flashlight available at Interstate Battery (see ad on page 14) Charge & Go booster pack available at Interstate Battery (see ad on page 14)

Camo flashlight with filters available at Interstate Battery (see ad on page 14) Glo handle flashlight with mug available at Interstate Battery (see ad on page 14)

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Christmas Story’ and a Holiday

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Pajama Drive

In conjunction with The Foundation of Arts presentation of “A Christmas Story” during December, the Downtown Jonesboro Association and Occasions Publishing Group are partnering with The FOA for a Holiday Pajama Drive to benefit CityYouth Ministries.

Donations of newly purchased pajamas will be accepted at:

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