NEA Kids' Directory

FREE! August 2015

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the August 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! Radlea Ramsey

Daughter of Tenee Whitcomb photo by Melissa Donner

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CALENDAR of Events

August

August 1 and 8

The Children’s Library at Jonesboro Public Library will host Super Summer Saturdays for children of all ages at 10:30 in the Round Room with activities for the family. Info: libraryinjonesboro. org.

August 1– All Month Long

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.

Nano-Technology: What’s the Big Deal? is a hands-on exhibition, created

by NISE (Nanoscale Informal Science Education) Network, and will be held at the ASU Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, through August. Info: astate.edu/museum or 972-2074.

August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

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.

August 3-7

ASU Summer Camp Academy will be hold “Fancy Nancy’s Fabulous Fun” for PreK-3rd grade, “Midday at the MOMA” for 3rd-8th graders and “Shark Week” for 4th-8th graders. Info: astate.edu/ college/education/departments/schoolof-teacher-education-and-leadership/ summer-camp-academy/

August 1

St. Bernards will host Stories in the Forest in the St. Bernards Fun Forest inside The Mall at Turtle Creek at 3 p.m.

Info: 207-7300. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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Open Arms Support Group, for families with autism, meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 at Grandslam Entertainment, 50 CR 792, Brookland, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: Jennifer Covert, 336-2786.

“Underdogs” 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 $5.50 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m. Info: 336-2786 or thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org.

August 5, 12, 19 and 26

Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Wednesday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 10:30 a.m. Info: 336-2543.

August 17

First Day of School!

August 20

Families with children are invited to Mighty Movies at the Jonesboro Public Library at at 2 p.m. Info: libraryinjonesboro.org.

Alive After Five, street market, children’s activities, live music, free movie showing sponsored by Quick Flix USA, hosted

by Downtown Jonesboro Association, Huntington Avenue, 5-8 p.m. Info: downtownjonesboro.com/aliveafterfive.

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The Craighead County Out of the Dark Coalition will be hosting a Back to School Bash for elementary students from 7-9 p.m. at the Jonesboro Pool Center. Info: Shelly.Anderson.codc@gmail.com.

August 5 and 12

Art, Dance and Drama classes begin at The Foundation of Arts and run through November 16. For a complete list of classes, go to foajonesboro.org.

The Craighead County Out of the Dark Coalition will be hosting a Back to School Bash featuring DJ Psychs for active and potential OTD students in grades 7-12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Craighead Forest Band Shell. Info: Shelly.Anderson.codc@gmail.com.

August 26

Teens: YA Lock-In, an end of summer celebration for teens registered in the teen summer reading program at the Jonesboro Public Library. Info: libraryinjonesboro.org.

August 12 and 26

Science and engineering go hand-inhand 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.

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email the details to

shaila@jonesborooccasions.com

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Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!

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Ryan’s Kids eat for $.99 with purchase of adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).

Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

Pizza Inn Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).

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IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email shaila@jonesborooccasions.com

Front Page Café 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult meal after 4 p.m.

Friday

Schlotzsky’s Deli Free Kids’ Meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.

Saturday

Dixie Café Kids eat for $1.99 plus get a free sundae with adult meal purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday

Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

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5 1 0 2 k to c a B hool Sc uide G T

he countdown is on! The beginning of a new school year is just around the corner, and every parent has a lengthy list of things to do in August to get their crew ready!

Whether you are shopping for new eyewear for the upcoming school year, in need dental care for your student or searching for childcare, the NEA Kids’ Directory Back-to-School Guide is designed to help parents connect with businesses that can make this process easier. It also provides contact information for parents who have questions about any of the products or services advertised.

Simply contact any of the businesses listed in our Back-to-School Guide to find out more.

The Northeast Arkansas Kids’ Directory Back-to-School Guide will also be available online at neakidsdirectory.com. As always, please mention that you saw these businesses and organizations in NEA Kids’ Directory!

ACE LEARNING CENTER

From private tutoring to ACT exam prep, Ace Learning Center believes every student learns differently and has the ability to learn given the right tools.

Please see ad on page 16 www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY

Dr. Ken Wood can take care of all of the dental care services for your children in a fun and kid-friendly environment.

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DISCOVERY ISLAND LEARNING CENTER

LOOK WHAT I CAN DO LEARNING CENTER

FERGUS ORTHODONTICS

NEA BAPTIST CENTER FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN

First Baptist Church

OASIS 4 KIDS

Make learning fun this school year at Discovery Island Learning Center!

Voted Best Child Care Center nine years in a row by the readers of Jonesboro Occasions magazine, enrolling now for children ages 18 months through pre-K. Please see ad on page 19 Wondering if your child will need braces? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an orthodontic check-up at age 7. Call Fergus Orthodontics for a free consultation today.

Please see ad on page 23 Fun times are ahead this school year at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro as FBC offers Mother’s Day Out on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call today to enroll for fall.

Please see ad on page 20

INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER

Power up for the school year at Interstate All Battery Center. Find batteries for all of your child’s devices in one convenient location.

Please see ad on page 18

JONESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Jonesboro Pre-K Center is now accepting applications for the 20152016 school year. Scholarships are available for students who qualify.

Please see ad on page 19

Find childcare with a positive attitude and hands-on approach to learning that meets the needs of each child and family in a nurturing, safe and clean atmosphere at Look What I Can Do Learning Center.

Please see the ad on page 17

The Center for Healthy Children is now accepting applications for fall enrollment in its after-school program. Beginning Aug. 31, classes will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m.

Please see the ad on page 5 Looking for childcare this fall? Oasis 4 Kids is now enrolling children from birth to 14 years with before and afterschool care available.

Please see the ad on page 7

THE SENSORY SHOP

From handwriting tools to fine motor aids, The Sensory Shop offers developmental toys, therapeutic aids and educational toys with locations in Jonesboro and Southaven, Miss.

Please see the ad on page 21

THERAPY SOLUTIONS

Call Therapy Solutions for a professional consultation for all of your child’s speech and language needs. Specialized reading and writing programs are also available.

Please see the ad on page 6

LENSMASTERS

Why wait when you can get glasses in about an hour at Lensmasters? Use the Lensmasters coupon in this issue to get free lenses for kids 12 and under with a frame purchase.

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