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The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

A talent showcase of NEA’s best performing arts students.

Free

SPRING FLING + SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY

Artsy Unique Boutique

Join us for our SPRING FLING + SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY event! 💚Swing by ARTSY to celebrate with Scavenger hunts, embroidery, grilled cheese & more!
🎉🎉🎉🎉
When?
– Saturday, March 18th from 10am-3pm!
What?
– Selfie Scavenger Hunt!
– On Site Embroidery!
– Mrs.B’s Grilled Cheese!
– Pick a Shamrock for a steal! (FREE GIFT with all purchases!)
**RAIN or SHINE

Free

Talkin’ Turkey

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

Join us for a program on the Eastern Wild Turkey! Get a crash course on turkey lingo just before turkey season. Plus, make your very own slate turkey call to take home to mimic their sounds.

Free

Twists & Brows Class

Come experience 2 hours of nonstop education to enhance your knowledge on achieving the perfect twist out and the perfect eyebrows. Learn techniques and proper application skills to take your self care experience to the next level. Expect hands on and look & learn.

Free

Brandy Lee – Live

Poppy's Beach Grill 2915 Kazi St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Brandy Lee returning to Jonesboro, AR. to perform live at Poppy’s Beach Grill! See you all at 6pm!?

Free

The Aaron Headley Band Live

The Social Chancery Ln, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Live music from 7-10PM!Bring friends, eat, drink SOCIALIZE!

Free

Casting Crowns – The Healer Tour

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

Multi-platinum selling Grammy winners Casting Crowns will take their powerful live performances on the road this spring with The Healer Tour. Featuring hit songs from the band’s current chart-topping Healer album (“Scars In Heaven,” “Crazy People”), concert goers will also experience a night of worship like no other

Free

Classical Concert featuring Limmie Pulliam

The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

“Join the DSO and guest tenor, Limmie Pulliam, who will perform opera selections from Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini!”

Free

Jonesboro Baseball Booster Youth League – Registration Open

Registration is Open Now for Youth Baseball League!!!
Deadline to register is Thursday March 23, 2023 @ 11:59pm
Register Online
Games will start the week of 4/17/2023 with the season ending in Mid-late June.
REGISTRATION FEES:
3u-4u Buddy Ball (Tball): $45
5u Competitive Tball: $65
6u Coach Pitch: $65
7u Coach Pitch: $65
8u Coach Pitch: $65
9/10 Live Pitch: $75
11/12 Live Pitch: $75
13-15u Jr Babe Ruth: $85
****All Registrations are subject to an online processing fee.****

Free

Junior Chiefs NEA Rugby Club – Registration Open Now!!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
**Deadline to register: March 27, 2023**
Register online
Cost: $30
Ages: Kindergarten – 9th Grade
NEA Rugby Club
This Spring the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Jonesboro Chiefs RFC, a Men’s Rugby Club to offer Rookie Rugby to the Citizens of Jonesboro.
The Junior Chiefs Rugby Club is a self paid program dedicated to giving children in Northeast Arkansas the chance to participate in the game of Rugby. Rugby is rapidly growing in popularity in the United States, especially here in Northeast Arkansas, and the success of the Arkansas State University Rugby program over the years has brought about a new level of interest in this area.
The Club focuses on a sense of community to grow the program while teaching youth the fundamentals of this great game. Our program currently utilizes Rookie Rugby which is a fun, safe, non-contact version of the sport that helps to develop and teach the necessary skills needed to take the next step to tackle rugby.
Registration is currently underway and the deadline to participate in this spring’s program will be March 27th.
Practice will begin the week of March 30th, with games to be held on Saturdays at Joe Mack Campbell Park.
Suggested Equipment:
Plastic Bottomed Cleats
Mouth Guard
Athletic Tops / Bottoms that will be ok getting dirty/muddy/wet
Tentative Schedule:
March 29 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park (401 E Roseclair St, Jonesboro, AR 72401)
April 5 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
April 8 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell (3021 Dan Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401)
April 12 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
April 15 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell
April 19 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
April 22 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell
April 26 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
April 29 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell
May 3 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
May 6 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell
May 10 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
May 13 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell

Free

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

Talkin’ Turkey

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

Join us for a program on the Eastern Wild Turkey! Get a crash course on turkey lingo just before turkey season. Plus, make your very own slate turkey call to take home to mimic their sounds.

Free

Childbirth Class

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

A childbirth class that will give you an extensive overview of what to expect during labor and delivery. The clinical experts will discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding your pregnancy, as well as postpartum issues. Spouses, significant others or family members are wellcome to attend class with you.

Free

Create Gourd Birdhouses

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

Create a cozy cottage for your backyard birds from gourds! These natural structures provide shelter and nesting materials for your feathered friends to use year around. There is no fee for this event due to the 1/8 cent conservation sales fund.

Free

Tiny Tales

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

Family Storytime takes place every Thursday and Friday at 10am in the Storytime Theater!

Free