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2016 Holiday Gift Guide

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the December 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 Kids!

Drake Clairday

Parents: Adam and Missy Clairday of Jonesboro

Knox Hurdle

Parents: Matt and Amanda Hurdle of Jonesboro photo by Melissa Donner

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Fun Events

December November 21- December 27 Don’t miss Lights of the Delta, the largest lighting display in the Mid-South with 6 million lights and more than 48 major motion displays on a 40-acre drive-thru site in Gosnell. Lights of the Delta will be open Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-9 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m. Info: lightsofthedelta.com

December 5- December 31 The City of Walnut Ridge’s Christmas in the Park will be open to the public every night. Christmas in the Park is a drive-thru LED Christmas light display at Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge. Info: 886-6638 December 6 and 20 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.

December 9 Walnut Street Baptist Church will present “The Gift” in its Living Christmas Tree 2016 program on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. Join Walnut Street Baptist Church for cookies, hot cider, and performances by its children’s and adult choir, drama team, and instrumentalists as they kick off the Christmas season. All children in attendance will receive a free Christmas stocking filled with treats, and the adult choir will perform this year’s drama, “The Gift.” Info: 972-0220.

November 30- December 21 The City of Jonesboro’s Winter Wonderland will be open for families at 215 W. Monroe Ave, 5:30-8 p.m. weekdays and 1-8 p.m. Saturdays. The Christmas-themed entertainment venue is free to all, and Santa will be available Wednesday, Nov. 30; Thursday, Dec. 8; Thursday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 20. Info: 933-4604

December 10 Join Kindermusik of Jonesboro for its “Jingle Bell Jam Play Date” during its Christmas Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its new location, 2617 E. Nettleton Ave., Suite B. Refreshments, door prizes and a visit from Santa included. Info: 761-6570.

November 30- January 1 First Community Bank’s Wonderland Rink will open for the first time this year this holiday season. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 1-10 p.m., and Sunday 1-6 p.m. The cost is $5 per skater, including skate rental, for 45 minutes starting every hour. Sundays will also be available for parties up to 25.

Info: 933-4604

December 11 Bring the family to Santa at the Silos from 12-4 p.m. at The Silos in Bono. This event will feature photos with Santa Claus, ornament decorating, Christmas shopping at local craft vendor booths, and complimentary holiday refreshments. Info: 819-8932.

December 3 Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center hosts “Tales and Trails Nature Stories and Crafts,” 10:30 monthly on the first Saturday. Info: crowleysridge.org.

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will host Ornaments Inspired by Nature from 1:30- 3 p.m.

Bring your family and create an original, nature-inspired ornament for the Christmas tree. All supplies will be furnished and there is no charge for this event.

Info: Lee Elkins, 933-6787 or lee.elkins@agfc.ar.gov.

December 16 The Foundation of Arts will present “A Christmas Carol” at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro on Dec. 16 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: The Foundation of Arts, 935-2726, or visit foajonesboro.org.

December 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Saturday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 11:30 a.m.

Info: 336-2543.

December 27 Open Arms Support Group, for families with Autism, meets the last Tuesday of each month at Jumping Jellybeans. 906 East Matthews in Jonesboro, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Info: AANEA Office 336-2786.

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, December 3, 10, 17, and 31 Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center introduces email the details to emily@jonesborooccasions.com one of its resident creatures every Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature Feature. Info: crowleysridge.org. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide

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Northeast Arkansas Kids’ Directory 2016 Holiday Gift & Event Guide

iced cookie cake $18.99-$30.99 available at Cookies N More see ad on page13 iced cookie pops $2.25 a piece or $24.99 a dozen available at Cookies N More see ad on page 13

backpack $20 available at Joey Perry Martial Arts see ad on page 11

The Christmas Star from Afar $34.99 available at The Sensory Shop see ad on page 13

All Ages!

4 weeks of classes and a FREE uniform $49 Holiday Web Deal available at Joey Perry Martial Arts see ad on page 11

gift card for monthly tumble class $55 available at RPM Athletics see ad on page 4

Blankie Tails available in mermaid and shark styles $34.95 available at The Sensory Shop see ad on page 13

Melissa & Doug toys starting at $9.99 available at The Golden Grotto see ad on page 14

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