NEA Kids' Directory

FREE! January 2016

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the January 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! Miles Beatty Mom: Sherri Beatty of Jonesboro photo by Melissa Donner

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Local Awards for Locally-Owned Businesses

Voting Begins in January!

Go to Jonesboro.com to cast your Vote!

Winners will be announced in the March 2016 issue of NEA Kids’ Directory.

Kids’ Directory is everywhere Busy Parents go!

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Fun Events

January January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 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.

January 5 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.

January 5 – 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.

Mindbender Mansion is a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges that will test brain power and problem solving skills, ASU Museum located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, through February.

Info: astate.edu/museum or 972-2074. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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January 5 and 19 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.

January 6, 13, 20 and 27 Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Wednesday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 8

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10:30 a.m. Info: 336-2543.

foajonesboro.org prior to auditions.

January 9 Let’s Get Quackin’, an in depth program on the variety of waterfowl species that migrate through Arkansas and making a custom duck call lanyard, ages 8 and up, pre-registration required, Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Info: 933-6787 or crowleysridge.org.

January 23 Come get official times and stats for a 40-yard dash, 5-10-5 pro shuttle, vertical jump, broad jump and bench press, workout and competition at the 2016 Football Combine, open to first 50 athletes, Jonesboro High School Football Indoor Facility, 10 a.m.

Register: raceroster.com/7279. Info: Tom Castilaw, 207-7722.

January 9 and 10 The Foundation of Arts will hold auditions for a chance to participate in upcoming community theater productions, “Oliver,” “RaPunzel” and “Robin Hood,” “The Odd Couple,” and “Alice in Wonderland,” additional information will be posted to

January 30 Come see the nocturnal predators that call Arkansas home and make a craft at Owls of Arkansas, all ages welcome, pre-registration not required, Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Info: 933-6787 or crowleysridge.org.

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email the details to shaila@jonesborooccasions.com

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5 things to Know About…

SAVING SNOWFLAKES

Northeast Arkansas winters usually result in a snow or two – whether it’s merely a dusting or the much-anticipated first accumulation of the year. If you’ve ever wanted to catch a snowflake and keep it forever, here’s a way that you can truly capture the magic of a snow day with your children that will last long after everyone else’s snow has melted.

1. Set microscope slides, cover slips and superglue outside when it’s

20°F or colder to chill them.

2. Catch flakes on the slides or carefully pick them up with cold

tweezers.

3. Place a drop of superglue on the snowflake. Note: Gel glue doesn’t work. Find

a brand that’s thin and runny.

4. Drop a cover slip over the glue. Don’t press down hard or the flake could tear or melt from the heat of your finger.

5. Leave the slide in a freezer for one or two weeks and don’t touch

it with warm hands. The glue must completely harden before the snowflake warms up.

Cost: $10 Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: easiest= hardest=

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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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday 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.

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

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

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illustration by Brittney Guest

Although Northeast Arkansas’ winter weather has produced nothing in the way of frozen precipitation so far, there’s always a chance that January will bring a blanket of snow. Be optimistic and stock up on ingredients for this family favorite before the first snowflake falls.

Snow Cream Ingredients:

8-10 cups of fresh snow (the white kind of course) or a large heaping bowl full 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla

Directions: 1. Scoop snow into a large bowl. This may seem like a large amount, but the other ingredients reduce it down.

2. Pour condensed milk and vanilla over snow and mix well.

3. Add sprinkles.

4. Serve immediately.

Editor’s Note: If you don’t have condensed milk on hand or prefer a lighter version of snow cream, substitute lowfat milk and add granulated sugar and salt to taste.

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