Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

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OUR LOCATIONS

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Speech-Language Delay Fine & Gross Motor Delays Sensory Processing Disorders Developmental Delays Swallowing/ Feeding Disorders

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the August 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!

ARTHUR Parents: Cristian Gonzalez & Bryanna Murphy photo by Melissa Donner

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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

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.

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 buffe purchase.

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

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.

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.

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email

brittney@jonesborooccasions.com

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AUGUST THROUGHOUT AUGUST

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 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. For more information, call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.

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Calendar 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 kmusikofjonesbo o.com.

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library offers a variety of free events and activities including yoga and Zumba classes, story times, puppet theater and more. 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

United Way of Northeast Arkansas will host Stuff the Bus 202 at Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This community-wide school supply drive has multiple locations covering seven counties and serving 20 school districts across Northeast Arkansas. All supplies collected are delivered directly to local schools in time for the start of the school year. For more information, visit uwnea.org/stuffthebus.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Family Literacy Night from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event will include a cozy family story time

and ice cream activities. For more information, call (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

The NEA Gamer’s Guild will host a Tabletop Game Day at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library from noon to 4 p.m. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

Lolly Gourmet Pops will host “Lollies and Lemurs” at 401 W. Huntington Avenue in Jonesboro from noon to 3 p.m. This drop-in “back-to-school” event will feature delicious frozen treats and an encounter with Bandit the Lemur from Wild Ones’ Ranch. The cost for a lemur encounter or photo is $5 per person. Popsicles will be sold separately. For more information, visit huntingtonsquare.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library and Beacon Tutoring Co. will host a free ACT Practice Test from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will take place in the Round Room, so teens attending will need to enter through the Round Room After-Hours Entrance on the library’s Madison St. side. Teens can pre-register online or in person. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

United Way of Northeast Arkansas will host the Batting for a Better Tomorrow Softball Tournament at Southside Softball Complex in Jonesboro. The tournament includes a three-game guarantee with 6U-8U coach pitch and 10U-18U teams.

There will be a skills challenge with the Lady Red Wolves. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of NEA. Register by visiting uwnea.org/bettertomorrow or calling (870) 215-6940.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

The Bradbury Art Museum will host an Artist Talk with painter Kristy Deetz from 2-3 p.m. Deetz, the creative mind behind “Threads, Folds & Rabbit Holes,” is Emerita Professor at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay. This talk is open to the public and free to attend. No registration is necessary. Info: (870) 972-3687 or visit bradburyartmuseum.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

Game Day at Centennial Bank Stadium, 6 p.m. The A-State Red Wolves football team takes on the University of Central Arkansas in the season home opener. Info: Visit astateredwolves.com.

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