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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the February 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!
RUBY
Parents: Holly and Stephen Foster photo by Melissa Donner Photography
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Fun Events
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FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18 AND 25 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.
FEBRUARY 1-29 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.
FEBRUARY 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 a.m. Info: (870) 336-2543.
FEBRUARY 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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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.
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FEBRUARY 8 The Foundation of Arts will host its First Fridays at The Forum concert series at 7:30 p.m. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Local musicians Grant Camp and Tanja McKay will be February’s featured performers. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.
FEBRUARY 15 “Sonic The Hedgehog” 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 $6.50 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m. Info: thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.com.
Awaken Church will host Valentine Cookies with Characters beginning at 11 a.m. on location. All children in attendance will get to enjoy Valentine cookies with an array of Disney characters. Tickets for the event are $5 per child. Info: (870) 938-0522.
Arkansas Hands & Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, will host its Winter Wonderland event at the ASU Pavilion from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will include food, winter crafts and activities for children to enjoy. Info: Lindsey Woodard, lindsey.gbys@arhandsandvoices.org.
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FEBRUARY 21-28 The Foundation of Arts will present “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro on Feb. 21, 22, 24 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Forum Box Office at (870) 935-2726 or by visiting foajonesboro.org. FEBRUARY 21 Make-A-Wish Mid-South will host its 22nd annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Media Sponsors Jonesboro Radio Group and KAIT will share stories of wish families, volunteers and donors throughout the day. Info: midsouth.wish.org.
FEBRUARY 22 “The Call of the Wild” 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 $6.50 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m. Info: thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.com.
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 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.
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. Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult
Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.
SATURDAY 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. Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).
Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée
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
Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)
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 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.
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
Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult
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