NEA Kids' Directory

FREE! October 2015

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the October 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!

Maddox (batman) and Mason (Robin)

Parents: Chris and Andrea Mackey of Jonesboro photo by Melissa Donner

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October

October 16 The Fowler Center will present The Magic of David Garrard, ASU Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Info: davidgarrardmagic.com and tickets available at 972-ASU1.

October 17 Alice’s Adventures in Artland, an arts and crafts fair with a Wonderland twist, will feature live music, games, food, crafts, artists and more at the Jonesboro Public Library, 10 a.m-4 p.m. with a backup rain date of Oct. 24. Info: libraryinjonesboro.org.

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

shaila@jonesborooccasions.com

October 1– October 31 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.

October 23-26 Sara Crew turns her boarding school into a place a magic and mystery with the help of a little imagination in The Foundation of Arts production of “A Little Princess,” Oct. 23, 24 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Info: foajonesboro.org or 935-2726.

October 3 Blessed Sacrament Church, 720 South Church Street, 35th annual Fall Festival, children’s carnival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., live auction, 2:30 p.m., silent auction, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., country store; barbecue, homemade desserts, Vietnamese appetizers and authentic Mexican homemade tamales; live entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: fallfestival.com.

October 24 Valley View Schools PTA will host its annual Fall Festival to benefit technology in the schools with games, inflatables, concessions, arts and crafts vendors and silent auction, Valley View Ruritan Park and Pavilion, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: valleyviewpta.org.

October 25 Southwest Church, 1601 James Street, will hold its Fall Festival, 4-6 p.m. with hayrides, bounce houses, games and candy, free to the public, a concession stand will be available. Info: Danna Ramsey, 932-9254.

Harvest Festival will be held at Highland Drive Baptist Church, 515 E. Highland Drive, 3-5 p.m. with free games, candy, bounce houses, food and prizes. Info: Armentia Adams, adams@hdbc.org or Josh Goza, josh@hdbc.org or 932-2197.

Coming Together Concert featuring Delta Symphony Orchestra and CityYouth Ministries, ASU’s Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall, 2 p.m. Info: Christa Burgess, christacym@gmail.com.

October 6 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.

October 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.

October 9 The Fowler Center and the Arkansas Science Festival will present Super Scientific Circus, proving that science can be fun and funny, ASU Fowler Center, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Info: superscientificcircus.com and tickets available at 972-ASU1.

October 28 Community Street Party hosted by First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church on Union Street between Monroe and Oak, games, candy, inflatables, game truck, food, costumes welcome, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Info: Kristie Stokes, 9323456, kstokes@fbcjonesboro.org.

October 15 Pumpkin Palooza sponsored by NEA Kids’ Directory, and special appearance by Memphis Grizzlies will be featured during this month’s Alive After Five along with the 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. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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October 30 Navigate your way through obstacles and make it out alive without being infected at the Stay Alive After Five Downtown Jonesboro Monster Run, prizes for the best dressed zombies, most infected prize and fastest runner, 7 p.m. Info: racesonline. com or facebook.com/downtownjonesboro.

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Dine on a Dime

Your Guide to Where Kids Eat F REE! 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.)

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

Tuesday 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 kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).

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

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

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

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

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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