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Adult Softball League – Registration is Open!!

Adult Softball Registration Now Open!
Deadline to register: Friday April 14, 2023 @ 11:59pm
Register Online
Schedule: Games played on Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
Cost: $500 per team
Divisions: Men’s, Coed, & Church
For more information, please contact our Parks & Recreation Office at (870) 933-4604.

Free

Junior Target Golf – Registration Open Now!!

Junior Target Golf – REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Deadline to register: April 30, 2023
Register Online
Cost: $35
Ages: 5-12 years old
Target Golf is a team oriented game played at Craighead Forest Park. Teams will compete for points based on their shots on the target.
Instruction designed to provide the beginning golfer and the experienced individual with a comprehensive, easy to understand method, that will bring fun, success and enjoyment to their game of Golf.
This program has a spring and fall registration period. Current registration will run until April 30th, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Registration for the league is $35 per player. There is a limited number of confidential scholarships available by request.
Schedule:
Tentative Start Date is May 9th, 2023
Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday at approximately 5:30pm.
Practices are expected to be one hour and fifteen minutes in duration.
Competition will not start until at least the 3rd week of the program.
Clubs are provided for use at no additional cost for practice/game locations only. You are welcome to bring clubs for your child if you already own them.
Due to any weather, dates and times may be changed or amended.
Tentative End Date is June 15, 2023

Free

BERT KREISCHER’S TOPS OFF WORLD TOUR

First National Bank Arena 217 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Bert Kreischer is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host who performs to sold-out crowds across the country. His brand-new stand up special “Hey Big Boy”, as well as “Secret Time” and “The Machine” are currently streaming globally on NETFLIX. Bert recently debuted his new Netflix docu-series “The Cabin,” which shot straight to the top 10 within 24 hours and was the most-watched unscripted series on the platform the week it premiered.

Free

Jonesboro Chamber Business Expo

Embassy Suites 223 Red Wolf Blvd., Jonesboro, AR

The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, held in April, is known for its business-to-business scope. It is the largest expo in the state and gives hundreds of organizations, of all types and sizes, the opportunity to exhibit their products and services all under one roof.

Free

FAFSA Night

Jonesboro Public Library 315 W Oak Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Struggling to fill out your FAFSA form?Come to our FAFSA Night to find out valuable information on how to complete your FAFSA paperwork.
Financial aid advisors from regional colleges and universities will be on hand to answer your questions.
April 4th at 4:30pm in the Round Room

Free

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

Community Room St. Bernard's Medical Tower 225 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

A monthly support group offering encouragement, education and helful informtation. It will give you the opportunity to surround yourself with people who understand and support your goals. This month’s topic is “Measuring Success.”

Free

Breastfeeding Class

St. Bernard's Medical Center 225 East Washington Jonesboro, AR

A breastfeeding class that will give you an extensive overview of what to expect while you are in the hospital & education on how to breastfeed your baby to give your infant all the nutrition he or she needs. The clinical experts will discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding breastfeeding. Spouses, significant others, or family members are welcome to attend.

Free

A-State Jazz Ensembles Spring Concert

The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

A-State Jazz EnsemblesMichael Medrick, director
Program:
Jazz Lab
Just Plain Talkin – Add Dameron, arr. Michael Medrick
Lil Karin – Benny Golson/Quincy Jones
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard, arr. Quincy Jones
Something Slow – Jon Harlin
Aspects – Humberto Ramirez, arr. Medrick
Jazz Orchestra
Big Dipper – Thad Jones
Sweet Georgia Brown – Maceo Pinkard, arr. Bill Holman
Dr. Brian Graiser, vibraphone
Bass on Top Where Paul Likes It – Paul Chambers, arr. Dave Snider
Gabe Waters, bass
But Not for Me – George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin, arr. Scott Ragsdale
Brody King, vocal
Cold Tate Stomp – Alan Foust

Free

Annual Parkinson’s Awareness Event

St. Bernard's Auditorium 505 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

An annual event to bring awareness to the Parkinson’s community about the services available to help navigate and thrive after diagnosis.

Free

Ukulele Class and Jam Session

Jonesboro Public Library 315 W Oak Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Learn the song, Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) by Jay Livingston and Raymond B. Evans.Sign ups start on April 1st
For ages 18+
15 Patrons can sign up to use one of the library ukuleles.

Free

Fishing in the Natural State

Forrest L Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center 600 E Lawson Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404

The Fishing in the Natural State Program was created in 2016 for use in any Arkansas school. The primary focus is on grades 4-12. The program can also accommodate civic clubs and organizations. Although the primary goal of the program is to create lifelong anglers, so much more is included. The curriculum provided to schools includes eight units covering fish and fishing, ecology, habitats, and the human impact on the environment. These lessons can be used in any type of classroom including, but not limited to science, math, English and physical education.

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Westside FFA Benefit Auction

Westside High School

Located in the high school gym, we will have all kinds of great items and food as well. Please come out and support our awesome FFA members!

Free

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour

First National Bank Arena 217 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour – Presented by Jersey Mike’s is coming to First National Bank Arena on April 6, 2023! This time, every fan is getting in on the action…that means YOU! Grab your family and get ready for GLOBETROTTER game time!

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