Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

FREE! December 2020

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the December 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!

JUDAH

Parents: Eric and Katherine McGee 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.

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DECEMBER EVENTS DECEMBER 1-31

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-safe Tinker-Faire activities for children to enjoy located throughout the museum. Info: astate.edu/museum or (870) 972-2074.

DECEMBER 1-31

Christmas at the Park, Jonesboro’s half-mile drive-thru of more than 400,000 holiday lights and displays, will be open throughout the month of December.

Family-fun events that will take place this year include a Santa Shuffle Fun Run, Community Christmas Caroling, Night of Fireworks and much more. For a detailed list of special events, dates, daily hours of operation or to buy tickets to the attraction, visit christmasattheparknea.ticketspice.com.

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DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29

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.

DECEMBER 3, 10 AND 17

Main Street Paragould will host Enchanting Nights Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 4-8 p.m. in Downtown Paragould. Horse drawn carriages will be available for guests each evening and Santa Claus himself will be in attendance for festive photos. A Christmas Tree lighting at Centennial Station Park in Downtown Paragould will take place Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. as part of the event, as well. Info: Main Street Paragould on Facebook.

DECEMBER 3

The 73rd annual Jonesboro Jaycees Christmas Parade will take place at Christmas at the Park, located at Joe Mack Campbell Park, and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Bring the entire family to enjoy an array of extravagant lights and Christmas-themed floats as you drive through the park. Admission is free on parade night, but donations will be accepted. Info: christmasattheparknea.com.

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DECEMBER 5

JoyFest, Downtown Jonesboro Alliance’s annual holiday event, will kick off in front of the United Way of Northeast Arkansas building, 407 Union St., beginning at 5 p.m. with live performances, a Christmas tree lighting and other family-fun activities. Month-long attractions, such as a downtown Ferris wheel, ice skating rink and a Christmas carousel will also kick off the same evening. Info: Downtown Jonesboro Alliance on Facebook.

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Harmony Gardens, located at 4517 E. Parker Road in Jonesboro, will host its first Christmas Cocoa Fest from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The entire family can enjoy hot cocoa, candy toppings, smores bars, a letters to Santa station, Christmas crafts and holiday photos. Tickets are $15 for children and $5 for adults. For updates, find the event on Facebook or call (870) 268-6500.

DECEMBER 11-20

The Foundation of Arts will present its annual holiday classic, “The Nutcracker Ballet,” at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 6 p.m., and Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

DECEMBER 12

Awaken Church, located at 2101 Fowler in Jonesboro, will host its third annual Cookies with the Clauses beginning at 6 p.m. The event will include singing, dancing, festive photo opportunities and a few surprise guests. For information on tickets, call (870) 938-0522 or find the event on Facebook.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

WHAT WILL YOUR TREE LOOK LIKE? IT’S UP TO YOU! UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY ON THIS PAGE AND CREATE YOUR OWN FESTIVE TREE, JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

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THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS

2020-2021

CLASSES

During the 2020-2021 school year, The Foundation of Arts (FOA), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the arts, will host year-long arts classes instead of hosting seasonal classes as the organization usually does. Though classes began in August, students can still sign up throughout the entire school year. The diverse schedule of classes includes dance classes, art classes, drama classes and much more.

For ages 3 & 4 The FOA will host its Stepping Stones classes, one 30-minute per week class that focuses on developing coordination, creative thinking, musicality, improvisation and self-confidence. Classes take place Monday and Thursday at 4 p.m.

For ages 5 & 6 The FOA will host its pre-dance and pre-theater classes, one 1-hour per week class that focuses on basic body, feet and arm positions, musicality, creative thinking and improvisation and coordination in this fun, yet structured environment. Classes take place Monday at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

For ages 7 & up The FOA will host its beginner classes, two 1-hour per week classes that focus on terminology, body positioning, more advanced turns and jumps, traveling combinations, musicality and centre work. Classes include musical theater, boys and girls ballet, tap and jazz. Classes take place on Monday at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

For multiple age groups The FOA will host its art classes, which are paid per class, and focus on the needed techniques and styles for all types of art. For ages 5-9, classes will take place Monday at 4:30 p.m.; For ages 10-15, classes will take place Monday at 5:30 p.m.; For ages 11-14, classes will take place Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.; For ages 6-9, classes will take place Thursday at 4:30 p.m.; For ages 10 and up, classes will take place Thursday at 5:30 p.m.; For adults, classes will take place Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

To register for any of the year-long classes listed above or to view a more detailed list of the classes, visit foajonesboro.org. For more information and for current updates, find The Foundation of Arts on Facebook or call (870) 935-2726.

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