NEA Kids' Directory

FREE! March 2020

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MARCH E V E N T S MARCH 1-31 Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center invites you to Feeding Frenzy every Tuesday through Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the center’s residents and their feeding habits.

Info: crowleysridge.org.

MARCH 6 The Foundation of Arts will host its First Fridays at The Forum concert series at 7:30 p.m. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro.

Local musicians Cory Jackson and Marybeth Byrd will be March’s featured performers. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

MARCH 3, 17 AND 31 Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every other Tuesday at the A-State Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/ museum or (870) 972-2074.

MARCH 7, 14, 21 AND 28 Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Saturday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 11 a.m. Info: (870) 336-2543.

MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24 AND 31 The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Storytime every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. Info: (870) 886-3222. www.KidsDirectory.com/NEA

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Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center introduces one of its resident creatures every Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature Feature.

Info: crowleysridge.org.

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MARCH 7 The fourth annual CASA Carnival will take place at Nettleton Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature fun carnival games, food, bounce houses, live music and door prizes. All proceeds from the event will benefit local children in foster care throughout NEA. Info: Jeremy Biggs, (870) 215-2926.

MARCH 13-15 The Greene County Fine Arts Council will present “Sleeping Beauty: The Hundred Year Adventure” March 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. and March 15 at 2 p.m. at The Collins Theatre in Downtown Paragould. Info: (870) 236-6252.

MARCH 17 The Monster X Tour will make its way to the First National Bank Arena at 7:30 p.m. This energetic tour makes a fun experience for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

MARCH 23-27 The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Spring Break activities throughout the entire week. Monday, March 23, will consist of children’s bingo at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Tuesday, March 24, will consist of building activities at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Thursday, March 26, will consist of gaming at 10 a.m. and library discotheque at 2 p.m.; Friday, March 27, will consist of a drive-in triple feature movie at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

Info: (870) 935-5133.

MARCH 27-30 The Foundation of Arts will present “The Outsiders” at The Forum Theatre March 27, 28 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and March 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email details to Cody at cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com 9

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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).

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

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.

Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)

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.

THURSDAY Front Page Café 1 free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal after 4 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.

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 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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e recently asked our readers to weigh in on the best that Northeast Arkansas has to offer for kids, parents and families. From their favorite family-friendly restaurant to the best place for after-school care, our readers have made their favorites known and the votes have been counted.

Congratulations to the winners of our fifth annual NEA Kids’ Directory Best Choice Awards for Kids and Families. It is an honor to showcase these individuals, businesses, events and venues that are favorites among families in Northeast Arkansas.

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT CHICK-FIL-A

BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANT CHICK-FIL-A

Finalists: Chili’s and Cracker Barrel

Finalists: Chicken Salad Chick and Five Guys Burgers & Fries

BEST BURGER JTOWN’S GRILL

BEST PIZZA THE LOST PIZZA COMPANY

Finalists: TJ’s Burgers and Five Guys Burgers & Fries BEST BREAKFAST CRACKER BARREL

Finalists: Batten’s Bakery and Fat City Steak & Grill House

Finalists: Upper Crust Co. and 1812 Pizza Co. BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN CUSTARD ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD

Finalists: Swirlz and Steak & Shake

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BEST FROZEN YOGURT LOCAL CULTURE FROZEN YOGURT

BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL JONESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Finalist: Swirlz

Finalists: Valley View Public Schools and Nettleton Public Schools

BEST CUPCAKES ABBY CAKES

BEST PRESCHOOL CENTER JONESBORO PRE-K

Finalists: Bliss Cupcake Cafe and Gigi’s Cupcakes BEST BIRTHDAY CAKE ABBY CAKES

Finalists: Jeny’s Cakery and Southern Confections BEST COOKIES COOKIES-N-MORE

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Finalists: Nettleton and Brookland

BEST KINDERGARTEN JONESBORO KINDERGARTEN CENTER

Finalists: Valley View and Paragould

BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM JONESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ CANE ACADEMY

Finalists: Nettleton Camp Raider and Valley View Excel

BEST SUMMER CARE PROGRAM NETTLETON CAMP RAIDER

Finalists: Jonesboro Public Schools’ Cane Academy and Valley View Excel

BEST TUTORING SERVICE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER: BLESSED TLC TUTORING CO. SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Finalists: The Apple Group and Clark’s

Finalists: Ridgefield Christian Academy and Crowley’s Ridge Academy

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Finalis League

BEST DAYCARE CENTER THE LITTLE KLUBHOUSE CHILDCARE

Finalists: First United Methodist Church and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

BEST GRAN

BEST CRAI

Finalists: Brookland Elementary School and Baldwin Elementary School

BEST MOTHER’S DAY OUT PROGRAM CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

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BEST HIJIN

Finalists: Southern Confections and Abby Cakes

Finalists: Discovery Island and Look What I Can Do Learning Center

BEST MALC

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BEST PARA

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BEST PARA

Finalis Bernar

BEST MOVIE THEATER MALCO CINEMA

Finalist: Paragould Cinema 8

BEST KIDS PARTY VENUE HIJINX ENTERTAINMENT

Finalists: Ultimate Air and RPM Athletics BEST KIDS PARTY RENTALS GRANDSLAM ENTERTAINMENT

Finalists: R&R Amusements and Bounce Brothers BEST PUBLIC PARK CRAIGHEAD FOREST PARK

Finalists: Crowley’s Ridge State Park and Miracle League Field BEST PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL PARAGOULD COMMUNITY CENTER

Finalists: Jonesboro Pool Center and Manila Community Center BEST FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC PARAGOULD FAMILY CARE

Finalists: NEA Baptist (Woodsprings) and St Bernards First Care (Matthews)

BEST OB/GYN CLINIC OB/GYN & ASSOCIATES

Finalists: NEA Baptist Women’s Clinic and AMMC Women’s Clinic BEST PEDIATRIC CLINIC THE CHILDREN’S CLINIC

Finalists: Jonesboro Pediatric Clinic and Apache Drive Clinic BEST CHILDREN’S THERAPY PROVIDER CME, INC.

Finalists: Families, Inc. and Hands On Learning BEST DENTAL CLINIC JONESBORO PEDIATRIC DENTAL GROUP

Finalists: Bartels Family Dentistry and FergusSpades Dental Care BEST ORTHODONTIC CLINIC FERGUS ORTHODONTICS

Finalists: Weaver Orthodontics and Arkansas Dental of Jonesboro

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BEST EYE CARE FOR KIDS ELITE EYECARE & OPTICAL

Finalists: Ross Eyecare and Hilltop Eyecare BEST EYEWEAR/OPTICAL DISPENSARY ELITE EYECARE & OPTICAL

Finalists: Ross Eyecare and Hilltop Eyecare BEST AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY CLINIC ST. BERNARDS FIRST CARE (RED WOLF BLVD.)

Finalists: NEA Baptist Urgent Care (Windover) and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center BEST HOSPITAL ST. BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER

Finalists: NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center BEST PHARMACY SOO’S PHARMACY (NETTLETON)

Finalists: Gibson’s Pharmacy and Camp’s Pharmacy BEST COUNSELING CENTER FAMILIES, INC.

Finalists: Life Strategies and Better Life Counseling BEST FAMILY LAW PRACTICE OMG LAW FIRM

BEST HAIRCARE FOR KIDS GREAT CLIPS

BEST GOLD

Finalists: SportClips and First Class Cuts

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BEST INFANT/CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER MELISSA DONNER PHOTOGRAPHY

BEST GOLD

Finalis

Finalists: Amaris Pyland Photography and Amy Reeves Photography BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER MELISSA DONNER PHOTOGRAPHY

Finalists: Amaris Pyland Photography and Amy Reeves Photography

BEST TARG

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Finalists: All Star Music and Mr. Crisso’s Music Shop BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING KIDDLY TOES

Finalists: Cutie Patootie and Ivy Boutique BEST CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT RHEA LANA’S

Finalists: Ragamuffins and Popsicle Kids BEST CHILDREN’S SHOE STORE KIDDLY TOES

Finalists: Shoe Carnival and Dillard’s

Finalists: Rees Law Firm and Brimhall Law Firm

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BEST THE F

BEST MUSIC STORE (INSTRUMENTS) BACK BEAT MUSIC

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BEST ACAD

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BEST RPM

Finalis Cheers

BEST CHILDREN’S COSTUME STORE GOLDEN GROTTO

BEST DANCE STUDIO CHRISTIE MCNEILL DANCE STUDIO

BEST PARTY SUPPLY STORE GOLDEN GROTTO

BEST GYMNASTICS FACILITY JONESBORO GYMNASTICS ACADEMY

BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS

BEST KARATE/MARTIAL ARTS JOEY PERRY MARTIAL ARTS

BEST TOY STORE TARGET

BEST MUSIC INSTRUCTION BACK BEAT MUSIC

Finalists: Target and Spirit Halloween

Finalists: Hobby Lobby and Target

Finalists: Play It Again Sports and Gearhead Outfitters

Finalists: Walmart and Cutie Patootie BEST ART SCHOOL THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS

Finalists: Jonesboro School of Art and Dale Case After School

BEST CHEERLEADING FACILITY RPM ATHLETICS

Finalists: Jonesboro Gymnastics Academy and Cheers Unlimited

Finalists: The Floor and Erin’s Dance Academy

Finalist: Champions Gymnastics

Finalists: ATA Martial Arts and Legacy Martial Arts

Finalists: Kindermusik of Jonesboro and The Foundation of Arts BEST SPORTS TRAINING PROGRAM ELITE ARKANSAS TRAINING

Finalists: Zoned In Sports Academy and Jonesboro City Stars BEST SWIM INSTRUCTION JONESBORO JETS

Finalists: The School of Yaya’s Fishes and St. Bernards Health & Wellness

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