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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the November 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!
Sawyer & Finley Parents: Randy and Emily Kisling photo by Melissa Donner
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Fun Events
November November 1-30
November 9 and 23
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.
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.
November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
November 4, 11, 18, and 25
Join The Sensory Shop of Jonesboro as they host a Free Story Time every Thursday this month at 10:30 a.m. This will be a time for kids to read, learn and have fun. Info: The Sensory Shop, 336-0745.
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.
November 4
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.
Jonesboro Worship Center will host a Community Fall Festival with games, family activities, photo booths and food. Costumes are welcome for the event, but not mandatory. Info: 932-2316. 7
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November 5
The Foundation of Arts will host its annual Breakfast with Ballerinas from 9:3011:30 a.m. at Southwest Church of Christ. Guests will enjoy breakfast with cast of The Nutcracker, participate in crafts, a dance lesson, boutique shopping and more. Info: 935-2726.
November 10, 11 and 12
Lambda Chi Alpha at Arkansas State will host its Third Annual Color Run for the Kids, benefitting Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Registration will be at the ASU Pavilion at 8 a.m., with the run starting at 9:30 a.m. Info: Robert Morris at robert.morris@smail.astate.edu.
Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro will host Crown Club’s Tiara Time from 2-4 p.m. at Southwest Church of Christ. There will be crafts, story times, hair & makeup sessions and treats for the kids to enjoy as they meet their favorite princesses. Info: km.whitman. ja@gmail.com
The Red Wolves Foundation will host Lit’l Bita Christmas Arts & Crafts Show on Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The annual event will feature more than 250 booths full of gift items for the holiday season. Info: litlbitachristmas.com.
Bring your pets and/or kids to the Photos with Santa event at Hilltop Veterinary Hospital. Melissa Donner Photography will be taking the photos in a rustic barn setting for $10 each. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Angel Fund at Hilltop Veterinary Clinic. Info: 910-6900.
November 11
“The Star” 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. Children can take photos with some of their favorite characters at A Meeting With the Princesses hosted by Santa’s North Pole, 4502 Access Road, during opening day from noon to 6 p.m. Bring your phone and camera to get plenty of pictures. Photos with Santa will also be available at an additional cost. Info: 612-296-8812.
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November 11 and 12
November 17-21
November 14, 16 and 18
November 29
The Foundation of Arts will present “The Nutcracker Ballet” at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro on Nov. 17, 18, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: The Foundation of Arts at 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro. org.
The Apple Tree Pre-School will host its annual two-day Fall Festival with activities, crafts and old-fashioned fun for the whole family. The proceeds from the festival will go towards renovations, updated equipment and new learning materials. Info: 932-1045.
Joey Glaub Art will host a Holiday Pet Photos event from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. The event will give pet owners an opportunity to get holiday and non-holiday themed photos made of their furry friends. The cost per pose is $20 for a 5x7 print or $25 for an 8x10 print. Proceeds will benefit the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society. Appointments are not mandatory, but walk-ins may be required to wait. Info: Joey Glaub Portrait Art, 930-9309.
Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure will make its way to the Convocation Center with two fun-filled shows at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Info: Convocation Center at 972-3870.
November 30
Open Arms Support Group for families with Autism meets the last Tuesday of each month at Jumping Jellybeans. 906 East Matthews in Jonesboro, 6-7 p.m. Info: Autism Association of NEA at 336-2786.
December 2
Join the A-State Alumni Association for Pancakes & PJs from 8-10 a.m. at the Cooper Alumni Center featuring photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a full breakfast buffet, children’s Christmas crafts and a meet and greet with Howl and Scarlet. Kids are encouraged to wear Christmas pajamas. Info: astatealumni.org/ PancakesAndPJs. If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email details to Cody at cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com 9
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Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!
To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com
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 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 Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.
Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée
Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).
Sunday Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.
Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)
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.
Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult 10
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2017 Holiday Gift Guide
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Northeast Arkansas Kids’ Directory 2017 Holiday Gift Guide Melissa & Doug cleaning play set $32 available at The Golden Grotto
see ad on page 5
RPM Athletics gift cards make great stocking stuffers available at RPM Athletics
see ad on page 5
Girl Scouts Samoa Cookie ornament $10 available at Girl Scouts
Kindermusik gift certificates Share the wonder of learning through music. available at Kindermusik
see ad on page 5
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mobile speaker $13 available at Interstate All Battery Center
see ad on page 13
power banks starting at $5, (one shown $7.99) and mini flashlights $3 each available at Interstate All Battery Center see ad on page 13 www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA
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