Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the November 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 KIDS & PUP! LUKE & KATHRYN BLAKE WITH TUCKER Parents: Matthew and Lindsey Hendrich 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).

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 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.

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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Calendar

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

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: (870) 761-6570 or visit kmusikofjonesboro.com.

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library offers a variety of free classes and programs. Tiny Tales Storytime for children up to 24-monthsold is held every Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m. in the Storytime Area. Call (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org for times and locations of other upcoming events.

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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Calendar

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

The 37th Annual Lit’L Bita Christmas Arts and Crafts Show will return to First National Bank Arena with more than 250 vendors and pictures with Santa. Hours will be as follows: Friday from noon-7 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, free for children under 12, and $15 for a weekend pass. Proceeds benefit athletic scholarships at A-State. Info: (870) 972-2781.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

The Foundation of Arts will host the annual Breakfast with Ballerinas at Jonesboro’s First Presbyterian Church from 9-11 a.m. Ballerinas will be in attendance for a meet and greet, photos, story time, crafts and a dance from the upcoming Nutcracker Ballet. Participants can shop at the Ballerina Boutique or bid in the silent auction. Guests will be served breakfast. Pre-sale tickets are $13 or $15 at the door. To reserve a ticket, visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

The Hytrol Industrial Park 5k/10k will begin at 2020 Hytrol St. at 9 a.m. Registration cost for the 5k is $25 per person. Registration cost for the 10k is $35 per person. This year the proceeds will be donated to the Jonesboro Church Health Center. Race packet pick up will be at Dan’s Health Club at Hytrol on Friday, Nov. 3rd from 4-6:30 pm. To sign up, visit runsignup.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

The 13th Annual Souper Sunday, hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jonesboro, will take place at Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will be served soup from local restaurants. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Highland, online at eventbrite.com, or at the door.

Info: visit jonesborohabitat.com.

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Calendar TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Family Literacy Night in the Round Room at 5:30 p.m. The event will include story time, crafts and pie. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Paw Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” will perform at First National Bank Arena at 6 p.m. This action-packed, music-filled production is based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol. Guests will see Ryder and his team of pups embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure. To purchase tickets, visit fnbarena.com or pawpatrollive.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

The NEA Humane Society will host Cakesgiving, a holiday cake sale, from 4-6 p.m. at the MidSouth Plumbing Showroom. Cake options from Causbie’s Bakery in Kennett, Mo., will include strawberry cake and angel food cake. The deadline to order is Nov. 10. To order a cake, visit neahs. org/events. Info: call (870) 932-5185 or visit neahs.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

The inaugural Brewing Hope Coffee Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Venue at Huntington Square, 313 W. Huntington Ave. A benefit for Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas, the event will include coffee samples from local shops, vendors and live music. Tickets may be purchased at eventbrite.com and are $15 in advance or $20 at the door with veterans and children 10 and under admitted free. Info: Contact Megan Brown at (870) 761-1098.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20

The Foundation of Arts will present The Nutcracker Ballet at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. To reserve a ticket, visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

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WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? WRITE IT DOWN OR DRAW A PICTURE IN THE SPACE BELOW!

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MORE THANKSGIVING FUN!

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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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