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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!
MOLLEIGH Parents: Michael and Rebecca Propst
photo by Melissa Donner Photography
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Library Resource Guide
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
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).
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
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.
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.
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
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Calendar
August
THROUGHOUT AUGUST
The Forest 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: astate.edu/museum or (870) 972-2074. The Foundation of Arts offers year-round registration for students interested in art,
dance, theater and more. To register, visit foajonesboro.org. Info: (870) 935-2726. 12
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Calendar Jonesboro Music, formerly Kindermusik of Jonesboro, 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: kmusikofjonesboro.com or call (870) 761-6570. Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Children’s Storytime for children of all ages every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Tiny Tales Storytime for children up to 24-months-old will take place every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org. The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will kick off After-School Hangouts for the 2022-2023 school year on August 22nd. The program will run each weekday from 4-6 p.m. Each day will include two to three activity stations such as STEAM activities and arts and crafts. Info: (870) 935-5133 or 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.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
The Foundation of Arts will present “GODSPELL” at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. “GODSPELL” uses the parables and passion story of Jesus for an interactive show about community. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: visit foajonesboro.org or call 870-935-2726.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will present Wild Tales Storytime from 10-11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story about nature followed by an arts and crafts activity. Info: (870) 933-6787.
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Calendar
Stuff the Bus will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1815 E Highland Dr. in Jonesboro.
This event is an annual school supplies drive for the upcoming school year hosted by KAIT8, United Way of Northeast Arkansas and the Jonesboro Radio Group. Teams can participate in either a supply drive or cash drive. For more information on how to participate, visit hot1075.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Back-to-School Chill Out from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Madison Street lawn. The event will be free and will include games, crafts, ice cream, prizes, inflatable slide and more. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will partner with the NEA Gamer’s Guild to offer a free day of gaming from noon to 5 p.m. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to learn and play board games with gaming experts. Admission is free. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org. The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host an Elvis Week Karaoke Luau from 5-7 p.m. The event will celebrate the King of Rock and Roll and feature some Elvis favorites. Banana and peanut butter sandwiches will be available to go along with the karaoke. Info: visit libraryinjonesboro.org or call 870-935-5133.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
First National Bank Arena will present “Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure” at 6 p.m. Children and families will love this interactive, pirate-themed show. Tickets can be purchased at fnbarena.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 – SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
United Way of Northeast Arkansas will host the Batting for a Better Tomorrow softball tournament at Southside Softball Complex in Jonesboro. Team registration is $200 and includes a skills challenge with the Lady Red Wolves. All gate fees will benefit the United Way of Northeast Arkansas. To register a team, text Julie Matthews at (870) 215-6940. 14
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