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A NOTE from the Publisher
Welcome to the September 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 & EditorParents: Brent and Kristin Owens
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MEET OUR COVER KIDS! ADRIENNE & NORA
photo by Melissa Donner Photography
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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.
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
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.
To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email brittney@jonesborooccasions.com
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SEPTEMBER
THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, located at 600 E. Lawson Road in Jonesboro, is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center offers visitors the chance to experience a unique piece of North America and its wildlife through multi-sensory movies, exhibits, trails, native gardens, nature programs and activities. Admission is free. Info: (870) 933-6787.
The Arkansas State University Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these hours, visitors can enjoy the Family Reading Castle based on the museum’s Mother Goose collection of characters, the Tinkering Studio, galleries and more. Info: (870) 972-2074 or visit astate.edu/museum.
The Foundation of Arts offers year-round registration for students interested in art, dance, theater and more. More information about art camps, dance camps, dance intensive programs and more can be found online. To register, call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.
Jonesboro Music, located at 2617 E. Nettleton Ave., Suite B, offers music and movement classes for children ages birth to 7 years old. Year-round enrollment is available. Info: (870) 761-6570 or visit kmusikofjonesboro.com.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library offers a variety of free exercise classes and summer programs. Tiny Tales Storytime for children up to 24-months-old is held every Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m. in the Storytime area. For times and locations of other upcoming events, call (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
The Lawrence County Library offers programs for children of all ages. Check the Lawrence County Library News or Facebook page for updates on upcoming events. Info: (870) 886-3222 or visit lawrencecountylibrary.com.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
The Foundation of Arts will present First Fridays at The Forum featuring Eli Howard and The Greater Good with special guest Lucas Tyler at 7:30 p.m. To reserve a ticket, visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
The Judd Hill Farmer’s Market will take place every Saturday in September from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3350 Aggie Rd. All produce and products are locally grown or created within the state of Arkansas. Info: juddhillfarmersmarket.com.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Family Literacy Night/ Mac & Cheese Party at 5:30 p.m. in the Round Room. Families can enjoy a special story time with mac and cheese. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
The Foundation of Arts Music will present Local Fest in Downtown Jonesboro. Local Fest is an annual music, comedy and cultural arts festival. The event will include more than 75 bands and musicians, vendors, food trucks, games and more. Tickets can be purchased online. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foamusic.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Tabletop Game Day with NEA Gamer’s Guild from 12-5 p.m. in the Round Room. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
The annual St. Bernards Foundation Butterfly Release will take place at 2 p.m. at 1144 East Matthews Ave. Participants will release butterflies in memory or honor of a loved one. Individual butterflies are $15 each or 10 butterflies for $135. Proceeds benefit the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Info: stbernards.info/foundation/events.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
The Bradbury Art Museum will host an opening reception for two new exhibits from 5-6:30 p.m. Sweet Dreams is a curated group exhibition of surreal, fantastical, and dreamy contemporary artwork. Memento-Mori is an exhibition of narrative sculptural portraits by Little Rock-based artist Michael Warrick. Viewing hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. through November 15. Info: bradburyartmuseum.org or (870) 972-3687.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
The 2023 Jonesboro Walk to Defeat ALS will begin at 11 a.m. on the Arkansas State University Student Union Lawn. Check-in will be at 9:30 a.m. To participate in the walk, visit walktodefeatals. org. Info: amber.clark@als.org or (903) 277-6533.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
The CAIN “Live and in Color” Fall Tour 2023 will perform at Central Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at caintour.com. Info: (870) 935-1950 or caintour.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
The Foundation of Arts will present The Music Man at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host its Hispanic Heritage Month Festival on the front lawn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include food, arts and crafts, music and more. Info: Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful will host Sharing in the Caring leading up to the United Way’s Annual Day of Caring Event on Sept. 29. This event challenges everyone to participate in daily clean and green activities during the week. A kick-off event will be held at the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce parking lot on Sept. 23 from 3-6 p.m. Free reusable grocery totes, paper lawn bags, litter grabbers and vests will be available. Info: (870) 935-3658 or uwnea.org.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
The Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday. The festival will include a BBQ competition, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and more. Info: downtownjonesboro.com or (870) 919-6176.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
A-State Theatre will present Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time in The Simpson Theatre inside The Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Info: (870) 972-3799 or calendar.astate.edu/fowler/.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
The Heart and Sole Half-Marathon/10k/5k will start at 6 a.m. at Southwest Church of Christ located at 1601 James Street in Jonesboro. Registration includes a T-shirt, finisher medals, entertainment, food, drinks and more. Proceeds benefit the Community Health Education Foundation AED Replacement Program. Info: chefjonesboro.org.
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Libraries Make Learning FUN!
Whether online or in person, public libraries are a great resource for parents with young children. Many public libraries in Northeast Arkansas expanded online activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and are striving to make more services available. To find out more about local offerings from area libraries, contact one of the libraries listed in our resource guide or follow them on social media.
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Library Resource Guide
Library Resource Guide
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library
Phone: (870) 935-5133
Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
Caraway Public Library - Caraway
Phone: (870) 482-3394
Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
Kohn Memorial Library - Monette
Phone: (870) 486-2515
Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
McAdams Public Library - Lake City
Phone: (870) 237-4407
Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Lawrence County Library - Walnut Ridge
Phone: (870) 886-3222
Website: lawrencecountylibrary.com
Bobbie Jean Memorial Library - Imboden
Phone: (870) 869-2093
Website: imbodenlibrary.wordpress.com
Driftwood Public Library - Lynn
Phone: (870) 528-3506
GREENE COUNTY
Greene County Public Library - Paragould
Phone: (870) 236-8711
Website: mylibrarynow.org/greene
POINSETT COUNTY
Poinsett County Library
Phone: (870) 578-4465
Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
Goldsby Library - Lepanto
Phone: (870) 475-6144
Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
Marked Tree Public Library - Marked Tree
Phone: (870) 358-3190
Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
West Poinsett Memorial Library - Weiner
Phone: (870) 684-2235
Website: libraryinjonesboro.org
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY
Blytheville Public Library
Phone: (870) 762-2431
Website: mclibrary.net
Manila Public Library
Phone: (870) 561-3525
Website: mclibrary.net
Osceola Public Library
Phone: (870) 563-2721
Website: mclibrary.net
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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HOORAY FOR GAME DAY!
COLOR THIS HELMET AND FOOTBALL TO SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!
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