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High quality child care looks like

MUSIC.

There’s more to music than entertainment. Music introduces new words and brings the brain and body together.

Clapping, singing and dancing help children recognize patterns. Understanding patterns helps with math and more.

Patterns lead children to predict what comes next.

Routine makes children feel secure. That makes them more open to learning.

Learn more at bit.ly/dirmusic

Find child care that turns up the volume on happy and learning. Visit our website to find high quality child care.

www.ARBetterBeginnings.com • 1-800-445-3316 Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the February 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!

Isabella Nicole Hammon Parents: Brianna & Caleb Hammon of Paragould

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Fun Events

February February 1-28 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.

February 4, 11, 18 & 25 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.

February 4 Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center hosts “Tales and Trails Nature Stories and Crafts,” monthly on the first Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Info: crowleysridge.org.

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.

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February 7 & 21 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.

February 11 “The Lego Batman Movie� 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 $6 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m. Info: 336-2786 or thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org.

February 21 St. Bernards Baby State will take place 6 to 8 p.m. at Stroud Hall at St. Bernards Medical Center. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the St. Bernards maternity services team, win prizes, and get information as part of an evening of higher learning for parents-to-be.

Info: St. Bernards Healthline, 207-7300 February 28 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.

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Dine on a Dime

Your Guide to Where Kids Eat F REE!

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.)

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.

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

Zaxby’s Two kids eat free with each adult purchase from 4-9 p.m.

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Local Awards for Locally-Owned Businesses

Voting ENDS FEBRUARY 6!

Go to Jonesboro.com to cast your Vote!

Winners will be announced in the March 2017 issue of NEA Kids’ Directory.

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