Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory - July 2022

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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 KID!

KNOX Parents: Matt and Amanda Hurdle

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

brittney@jonesborooccasions.com

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Calendar

July THROUGHOUT JULY

The Forest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, located at 600 E. Lawson Road in Jonesboro, is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center offers visitors the chance to experience a unique piece of North America and its wildlife through multisensory movies, exhibits, trails, native gardens, nature programs and activities. Admission is free.

Info: (870) 933-6787.

The Arkansas State University Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these hours, visitors can enjoy the Family Reading Castle based on the museum’s Mother Goose collection of characters, the Tinkering Studio, galleries and more. Info: astate.edu/museum or (870) 972-2074.

The Foundation of Arts offers year-round registration for students interested in art, dance, theater and more. To register, visit foajonesboro.org. Info: (870) 935-2726.

Jonesboro Music, formerly Kindermusik of Jonesboro, located at 2617 E. Nettleton Ave., Suite B, offers music and movement classes for children ages birth to 7 years old. Year-round enrollment is available. Info: kmusikofjonesboro.com or call (870) 761-6570.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Children’s Storytime for children of all ages every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Tiny Tales Storytime for children up to 24-months-old will take place every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Info: (870) 9355133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

The Lawrence County Library offers programs for children of all ages. Check the Lawrence County Library News or Facebook page for updates on upcoming events. Info: (870) 886-3222.

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Calendar JULY 2

Forest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will host Wild Tales Storytime from 10-11 a.m.

Children will enjoy a story about nature followed by an arts and crafts activity. Info: (870) 933-6787.

JULY 4

East Arkansas Broadcasters will host the Red, White & Blue Color Run at Joe Mack Campbell Park at 9 a.m. Tickets are $10. A portion of the proceeds will benefit United Way of Northeast Arkansas. For more information, visit United Way of Northeast Arkansas on Facebook.

Jonesboro Radio Group will host Freedom Fest at Southside Softball Complex at 9:30 p.m.

Families can gather for a free fireworks show set to music broadcast by Jonesboro Radio Group. For more information, visit 104.9 The Fox on Facebook.

JULY 6

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host an off-site event featuring the Dinosaur Crew at Parker Park Community Center at 10 a.m. and Allen Park Community Center at 2 p.m. The event will feature four types of dinosaurs and a fossil dig. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

JULY 11-24

The Foundation of Arts will present a Young Artist Theatre Intensive: “Seussical Kids” for children ages 7-14 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Camp will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with classes in dance, acting and vocal technique. Performances will take place July 22-24. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

JULY 11-15, JULY 18-22

The Bradbury Art Museum will host a Summer Camp Academy: Art Around the World from 9 a.m. to noon. Students will experience “Art Around the World” firsthand. Camp includes a guided tour of the Pardew exhibition and 10 days of hands-on art workshops. Info: (917) 902-1957.

JULY 12-15, JULY 19-22

The Foundation of Arts will offer Cat in the Hat Camp and Green Eggs and Ham Camp.

The camps incorporate rhyme, color, dancing, singing, acting and painting through the age-old stories of Dr. Seuss. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

JULY 13

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host an off-site event featuring Magic Mr. Nick at Parker Park Community Center at 10 a.m. and Allen Park Community Center at 2 p.m. The event features interactive comedy magic designed for kids and families. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

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JULY 19-22

The Foundation of Arts will offer an Art Camp for ages 6-13. Students will explore art using various methods in this fun, creative camp. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

JULY 20

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host an off-site event, Animalogy with Bob Tarter, at Parker Park Community Center at 10 a.m. and Allen Park Community Center at 2 p.m. Children and families will learn about different kinds of animals. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

JULY 25 – AUGUST 7

The Foundation of Arts will present a Young Artist Theatre Intensive: “Godspell” from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for children ages 11-18. Camp will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and features the theme of friendship, loyalty and love. Performances will take place August 5-7. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

JULY 26-29

The Foundation of Arts will offer Princess Ballet Camp and Audition Prep Ballet Camp starting at 10 a.m. Ballet camps focus on age-appropriate ballet techniques, a proven curriculum, musicality and acting. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

The Foundation of Arts’ will offer a Ballet Intensive for ages 7-18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ballet Intensives are designed to grow the dancer through learning and practice. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

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