NEA Kids' Directory

FREE! April 2021

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the April issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, part of 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!

MADDOX DASH Parents: Mark and Morgan Northcutt photo by Melissa Donner Photography

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Library Resource Guide

Libraries Offer Online Activities

for Kids during Pandemic Although local public libraries are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they can still be a great resource for parents with young children. Many public libraries in Northeast Arkansas are offering online activities while they are closed such as story time, videos on making arts and crafts, and more. For more information, contact the library or follow them on social media.

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Library Resource Guide

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Phone: (870) 935-5133 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

POINSETT COUNTY Poinsett County Library Phone: (870) 578-4465 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Caraway Public Library - Caraway Phone: (870) 482-3394 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Goldsby Library - Lepanto Phone: (870) 475-6144 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Kohn Memorial Library - Monette Phone: (870) 486-2515 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Marked Tree Public Library - Marked Tree Phone: (870) 358-3190 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

McAdams Public Library - Lake City Phone: (870) 237-4407 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

West Poinsett Memorial Library - Weiner Phone: (870) 684-2235 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

LAWRENCE COUNTY Lawrence County Library - Walnut Ridge Phone: (870) 886-3222 Website: lawrencecountylibrary.com

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY Blytheville Public Library Phone: (870) 762-2431 Website: mclibrary.net

Bobbie Jean Memorial Library - Imboden Phone: (870) 869-2093 Website: imbodenlibrary.wordpress.com

Manila Public Library Phone: (870) 561-3525 Website: mclibrary.net

Driftwood Public Library - Lynn Phone: (870) 528-3506

Osceola Public Library Phone: (870) 563-2721 Website: mclibrary.net

GREENE COUNTY Greene County Public Library - Paragould Phone: (870) 236-8711 Website: mylibrarynow.org/greene

Wilson Public Library Phone: (870) 655-8414 Website: mclibrary.net Keiser Public Library Phone: (870) 526-2073 Website: mclibrary.net Leachville Public Library Phone: (870) 539-6485 Website: mclibrary.net

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Dine on a Dime

Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!

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.)

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

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

THURSDAY Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

TUESDAY Chicken Salad Chick Free Little Chick meal after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.

SATURDAY Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

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

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

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

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

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

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

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

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

SUNDAY BA Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email

brittney@jonesborooccasions.com

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Calendar

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Calendar APRIL 1-30

The Arkansas State University Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. During these hours, there are several COVID-19 compliment Tinker-Faire activities for children to enjoy located throughout the museum. Info: astate.edu/museum or (870) 972-2074.

The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 600 E. Lawson Rd., has reopened with limited public access. The building is open to the public Wednesday-Saturday each week. The public will be required to follow social distancing protocols, such as wearing masks while indoors. Info: 933-6787 or visit crowleysridge.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 1

“Hakuna Matata,” a fundraising event for The Foundation of Arts being held in conjunction with its upcoming production of “The Lion King Jr.,” will be staged at The Glass Factory, 313 W. Huntington Ave., in Jonesboro from 5-7:30 p.m. The event will include a preview performance from “The Lion King” cast and a silent auction. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at The Forum box office or at foajonesboro.org. Info: (870) 935-2726.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2

First Fridays at The Forum Theatre featuring Cory Jackson, former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” from 7:30-9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. ADH guidelines will be followed. Admission: $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors, A-State students and military. Info: (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 3

Green Fest 2021, a spring and Earth Day celebration sponsored by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Rotary Club of Jonesboro Centennial Plaza in Downtown Jonesboro from 8 to noon. The event will include a family fun run and walk, a greenest outfit contest, yoga, live music, food trucks, a glass recycling drop-off, a green bicycle drawing and more. Keep Jonesboro Beautiful will provide information to help keep the city green, clean and beautiful.

To register, visit raceroster.com. For more information, visit Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

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The Foundation of Arts presents “The Lion King Jr.,” Tickets may be purchased at The Forum box office or at foajonesboro.org. Info: (870) 935-2726.

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The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Virtual Storytimes every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. For updates on other upcoming virtual events, find Lawrence County Library on Facebook or call (870) 886-3222.

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