Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

FREE! January 2021

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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 2021 ISSUE OF NEA KIDS’ DIRECTORY.

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the January issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, part of 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!

TUCKER

Parents: Gretchen and Brad Clines photo by Melissa Donner Photography

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Library Resource Guide

Libraries Offer Online Activities

for Kids during Pandemic Although local public libraries are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they can still be a great resource for parents with young children. Many public libraries in Northeast Arkansas are offering online activities while they are closed such as story time, videos on making arts and crafts, and more. For more information, contact the library or follow them on social media.

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Library Resource Guide

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Phone: (870) 935-5133 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

POINSETT COUNTY Poinsett County Library Phone: (870) 578-4465 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Caraway Public Library - Caraway Phone: (870) 482-3394 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Goldsby Library - Lepanto Phone: (870) 475-6144 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Kohn Memorial Library - Monette Phone: (870) 486-2515 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Marked Tree Public Library - Marked Tree Phone: (870) 358-3190 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

McAdams Public Library - Lake City Phone: (870) 237-4407 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

West Poinsett Memorial Library - Weiner Phone: (870) 684-2235 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

LAWRENCE COUNTY Lawrence County Library - Walnut Ridge Phone: (870) 886-3222 Website: lawrencecountylibrary.com

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY Blytheville Public Library Phone: (870) 762-2431 Website: mclibrary.net

Bobbie Jean Memorial Library - Imboden Phone: (870) 869-2093 Website: imbodenlibrary.wordpress.com

Manila Public Library Phone: (870) 561-3525 Website: mclibrary.net

Driftwood Public Library - Lynn Phone: (870) 528-3506

Osceola Public Library Phone: (870) 563-2721 Website: mclibrary.net

GREENE COUNTY Greene County Public Library - Paragould Phone: (870) 236-8711 Website: mylibrarynow.org/greene

Wilson Public Library Phone: (870) 655-8414 Website: mclibrary.net Keiser Public Library Phone: (870) 526-2073 Website: mclibrary.net Leachville Public Library Phone: (870) 539-6485 Website: mclibrary.net

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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.)

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

SUNDAY BA Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree 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.

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Calendar

JANUARY EVENTS

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Calendar JANUARY 1-31

The Arkansas State University Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During these hours, there are several Tinker Faire activities (COVID-19 restrictions apply) located throughout the museum. Info: astate.edu/museum or (870) 972-2074.

JANUARY 1

Pinot’s Palette will host its Little Brushes children’s painting class beginning at noon. The theme for the January paint class will be “galaxy penguin.” The paint class is $20 per child. For more information or to sign up for the limited class, visit pinotspalette.com.

JANUARY 5, 12, 19 AND 26

The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Virtual Storytimes every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. For updates on other upcoming virtual events, find Lawrence County Library on Facebook or call (870) 886-3222.

JANUARY 6, 13, 20 AND 27

Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church of Paragould will host TeamKID, its fun, high-energy ministry event, each Wednesday in January from 6-7 p.m.

Children will get the opportunity to participate in Bible lessons, arts and crafts and musical activities, and also enjoy dinner. To register, visit bcbcparagould.org or call (870) 375-0320.

JANUARY 11-31

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will offer its Take and Make Craft Kits throughout the month of January, beginning Jan. 11.

This month’s take-and-make kit will include all of the supplies needed to successfully make a wooden peg doll. For more information or to reserve a kit, visit libraryinjonesboro.org or call (870) 935-5133.

JANUARY 22-24

The Foundation of Arts will present an electrifying performance of “School House Rock Live!” at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 23 and 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

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LET IT SNOW!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT WINTER? FILL YOUR SNOW GLOBE WITH ALL THE WINTERY THINGS YOU LOVE!

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THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS

2020-2021

CLASSES

During the 2020-2021 school year, The Foundation of Arts (FOA), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the arts, will host year-long arts classes instead of hosting seasonal classes as the organization usually does. Though classes began in August, students can still sign up throughout the entire school year. The diverse schedule of classes includes dance classes, art classes, drama classes and much more.

For ages 3 & 4 The FOA will host its Stepping Stones classes, one 30-minute per week class that focuses on developing coordination, creative thinking, musicality, improvisation and self-confidence. Classes take place Monday and Thursday at 4 p.m.

For ages 5 & 6 The FOA will host its pre-dance and pre-theater classes, one 1-hour per week class that focuses on basic body, feet and arm positions, musicality, creative thinking and improvisation and coordination in this fun, yet structured environment. Classes take place Monday at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

For ages 7 & up The FOA will host its beginner classes, two 1-hour per week classes that focus on terminology, body positioning, more advanced turns and jumps, traveling combinations, musicality and centre work. Classes include musical theater, boys and girls ballet, tap and jazz. Classes take place on Monday at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

For multiple age groups The FOA will host its art classes, which are paid per class, and focus on the needed techniques and styles for all types of art. For ages 5-9, classes will take place Monday at 4:30 p.m.; For ages 10-15, classes will take place Monday at 5:30 p.m.; For ages 11-14, classes will take place Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.; For ages 6-9, classes will take place Thursday at 4:30 p.m.; For ages 10 and up, classes will take place Thursday at 5:30 p.m.; For adults, classes will take place Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

To register for any of the year-long classes listed above or to view a more detailed list of the classes, visit foajonesboro.org. For more information and for current updates, find The Foundation of Arts on Facebook or call (870) 935-2726.

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