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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the July 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 KIDS!
MASON AND MAX Parents: Drs. Jay and Kelly-Gwynne Fergus photo by Melissa Donner Photography
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Library Resource Guide
Libraries Make Learning FUN! Whether online or in person, public libraries are a great resource for parents with young children. Many public libraries in Northeast Arkansas expanded online activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and are striving to make more services available. To find out more about local offerings from area libraries, contact one of the libraries listed in our resource guide 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
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Calendar
JULY JULY 1-31
Registration continues for summer classes at The Foundation of Arts, as well as for The FOA’s new summer program, Creative Kids Academy, a full day of arts and fun for children ages 4-10 available in June and July. Info: Visit foajonesboro.org or call 935-2726.
The Arkansas State University Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.to 5 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 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.
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Calendar
JULY 3
KFIN 107.9 will present 4th Fest 2021, a free fireworks show, at 9 p.m. at Joe Mack Campbell Park in Jonesboro. Info: Visit kfin.com.
JULY 4
Jonesboro Radio Group will present Freedom Fest, a free fireworks show, at the Southside Softball Complex in Jonesboro beginning at 9:30 p.m. Info: 933-8800.
JULY 6, 13, 15, 20, 27
The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Virtual Storytimes every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschoolaged 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.
JULY 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
The Foundation of Arts will offer its Summer Art Camp for children ages 7-12 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July. Info: Visit foajonesboro.org or call 935-2726.
JULY 10
Paragould Grill & Chill will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event will include food trucks, a kids corner, grill cook-off, a homemade ice cream contest, entertainment by local bands and more and will conclude with a country music concert at 7 p.m. Info: Visit the Paragould Grill & Chill event listing on Facebook.
JULY 13-16
The Foundation of Arts will offer All Arts Aladdin, a ballet, jazz, acting and art instruction camp centered around the story of “Aladdin and the 40 Thieves,” including a visit from Princess Jasmine and Aladdin, for ages 3-4 and 5-6-year-olds. Info: Visit foajonesboro.org or call 935-2726. Two dance intensive camps will be offered by The Foundation of Arts, a ballet intensive from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 7-9 and 9 a.m. to noon for ages 10-18; and a jazz, tap and lyrical intensive from 12:30 to 2 p.m. for ages 7-9 and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 10-18. Info: Visit foajonesboro.org or call 935-2726.
JULY 27-30
The Foundation of Arts will offer Nutcracker Bootcamp, a ballet bootcamp for ages 7 and up, created to help prepare students for upcoming Nutcracker auditions, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Info: Visit foajonesboro.org or call 935-2726.
JULY 30-31
The Foundation of Arts Young Artists Theatre will present Disney’s Aladdin Kids, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Info: Visit foajonesboro.org or call 935-2726.
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