NEA Kids' Directory

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the June 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!

RYLEIGH TENNISON Parents: Blake and Anna Tennison photo by Melissa Donner

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Fun Events

JUNE JUNE 1 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: St. Bernards Healthline, (870) 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.

JUNE 1-30 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.

JUNE 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.

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JUNE 3-7 Highland Drive Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to noon, for children entering kindergarten through those who have finished fifth grade, 515 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro. Visit www.hdbc.org to see a full schedule of Kids Day activities this summer and to register.

JUNE 3-29 The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library’s Children’s Library will host Summer Family Storytime each Monday at 6 p.m., Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursday at 11 a.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. This summer’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” For a full list of summer events, find Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library on Facebook. Info: (870) 935-5133.

Registration will be open for The Foundation of Arts Summer Classes. Classes begin on June 3 and include elements of drama, art and dance. Tuition wavers and work-study programs are available. Info: The FOA, (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

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JUNE 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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JUNE 5-27 The Greene County Public Library in Paragould will host weekly events as part of its Summer Reading Program every Monday-Thursday beginning June 5. 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: (870) 236-8711.

Cue the Applause Dance Studio will present “The Wizard of Oz” at the Collins Theatre in Downtown Paragould at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Info: (870) 236-6252.

JUNE 11, 18 AND 25 The Lawrence County Library in Walnut Ridge will host its Summer Reading Program each Tuesday at 2 p.m. beginning June 11. Info: (870) 886-3222.

JUNE 8 The A-State Museum will host TinkerFaire from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an event that allows creative and innovative thinkers to involve themselves in hands-on activities that stimulate their further learning, all in a festival atmosphere.

Info: (870) 972-2074.

JUNE 13-15 TheatrEdge will present Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center June 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com or at the door. Info: www.theatredge.com.

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JUNE 20 The Downtown Jonesboro Association will host Alive After Five from 5-8 p.m. at the Rotary Club of Jonesboro Centennial Plaza. The seasonal market offers artisan products, locally handmade and produced fares, local music and children’s activities. Info: DJA, (870) 919-6176.

JUNE 22 “Toy Story 4” 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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY BA Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree

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.

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.

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

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