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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the April 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 ev ents 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!
Westleigh grace, age 6 & Whitley scarlett, age 5 Parents: Dewon and Faith Coke photo by Melissa Donner
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Fun Events
April 4 And 18 Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every other Tuesday at the ASU Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/museum or 972-2074.
April If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email the details to emily@jonesborooccasions.com
April 8 The 10th annual Autism Walk and Family Fun Day will be from 9 a.m. until noon at Jonesboro High School. This event will include inflatables, silent auction, food, booths, commemorative walk, balloon release, and more. Info: aanea.org.
April 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.
April 15 The 2nd annual Crowns and Canines 5K will be held at 9 a.m. and will begin in the Valley View High School Gym parking lot. Checkin and walk-up registration begins at 7:30 a.m. This event will benefit the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society and the service projects of Junior Auxilary Crown Club of Jonesboro. Bring your favorite fur baby out for a good cause and a guaranteed fun time! Info: raceroster.com/ events/2017/11515/crowns-canines-5k
April 1 The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host its spring Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a backup rain date of April 8. This event will have a Harry Potter theme and will take place on the front lawn of the library. It will feature more than 40 art and craft vendors, a presentation from Bob Tarter and the animals of the Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth, costumes, games, and more! This event, like all April 22 And 23 events offered by the public library, is free to the The 10th annual Health and Fitness public. Info: 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org. Expo, presented by St. Bernards Medical Group, will feature booths from area businesses and medical professionals, free health screenings and Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center Kids Zone at the Convocation Center, April 22, hosts “Tales and Trails Nature 8 a.m.- 4p.m., April 23, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Stories and Crafts,” 10:30 monthly on the first Saturday. Info: crowleysridge.org. April 25 Open Arms Support Group, for April 1, 8, 15, 22, And 29 families with autism, meets the last Tuesday Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime of each month at Jumping Jellybeans. Adventures in the kids’ department each 906 East Matthews in Jonesboro, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday to read both new and classic stories Info: AANEA Office, 336-2786. plus sing fun-filled songs, 11:30 a.m. Info: 336-2543. April 29 Concordia Christian Academy will hold its Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center introduces one of its resident creatures every annual Spring Fling with games, crafts Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature and food, 1812 Rains St., 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Feature. Info: crowleysridge.org. Info: 935-2273. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA
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Dine on a Dime
Your Guide to Where Kids Eat F REE!
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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.
TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).
Friday Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.
Tuesday Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.
saTurday Dixie Café Kids eat for $1.99 plus get a free sundae with adult meal purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.
sunday Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.
Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).
BA Burrito Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree
Wednesday IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.
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