Northeast Arkansas Kids' Directory

FREE! JUNE 2020

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the June 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!

LYNLEY FERGUSON

Parents: Amber and Josh Ferguson photo by Melissa Donner Photography

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Be True to Your Selfie!

Photos by Cody Moore and submitted There’s a colorful new addition to Downtown Jonesboro for you and your family to explore.

Art House, an art gallery and event space located at 308 S. Main Street, unveiled its Art House Selfie Wall in May. The wall of murals was created by five local artists in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participating artists were Art House owner Angie Jones, Matt Ball, Beau Jones, Shannon Lamb and Braden Walls. Beau Jones and Braden Walls came up with the concept for the interactive selfie wall, and Charles “Skip” Mooney Jr. allowed the artists to use the side of his building for the public art project.

Located at the corner of Main Street and Monroe Avenue, the Art House Selfie Wall has become a popular destination for downtown visitors and was the backdrop for this month’s NEA Kids cover shot.

Selfie, anyone?

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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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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FATHER’S DAY

MEMORIES

DAD WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE A THOUGHTFUL PRESENT, BUT THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL MAY BE SPENDING QUALITY TIME TOGETHER. HERE ARE SOME FUN FATHER’S DAY ACTIVITIES TO DO TOGETHER AND MAKE LASTING MEMORIES.

MAKE A SCRAPBOOK. HAVE A BOARD GAME TOURNAMENT. HELP HIM GRILL. CREATE A BACKYARD FORT. EXPLORE NATURE. PAINT TOGETHER. BOOK A FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT. HAVE AN AT HOME DANCE OFF. MAKE A DIY TACO BAR. LET HIM SLEEP IN. TAKE A BIKE RIDE. WATCH HOME MOVIES. COOK DINNER. HAVE AN AT HOME CAR WASH. WATCH HIS FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MOVIE WITH HIM.

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SUMMER CLASSES

AT THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS Each summer, The Foundation of Arts (FOA), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the arts, hosts an array of arts-themed classes for children of all ages in the Jonesboro community to enjoy. For the month of June, The FOA has put together a diverse class schedule that includes dance classes, photography classes, acting classes and much more.

For ages 4-6, The FOA will host fairytale-themed dance classes, acting classes, photography classes and art classes during the weeks of June 2-5, June 9-12, June 16-19 and June 23-26.

For ages 7-11, The FOA will host an array of art classes, tap, jazz and ballet combo classes and acting classes the week of June 16-19. Camp Descendants, where students will learn songs and dances from the hit Disney show, is scheduled for June 2-5 and June 23-26.

For ages 12-18, The FOA will host its annual Young Artists Theatre (YAT) program, consisting of theater, ballet, jazz and vocal classes, June 8-26. The program allows its students to prepare themselves for a live performance that will take place at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. This year’s YAT production will be “The Descendants: The Musical.” The live performance will take place June 26-28.

To sign up for any of the classes or programs listed above, find all applications online at foajonesboro.org. For more information and for class updates, find The Foundation of Arts on Facebook or call (870) 935-2726.

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