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The Forgotten Girls Discussion with Author, Monica Potts

Join Arkansas author and journalist, Monica Potts, for a discussion of her new book The Forgotten Girls at The Parsonage in Downtown Jonesboro. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.Attendance is free, but RSVPs are encouraged via this event to help anticipate attendance. Drinks and hor d’oeuvres will be available to purchase from The Parsonage.

Free

Dailey and Vincent

The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Performing the very best of American Music (traditional Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel) on stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry Stars and Multi-Award Winners Dailey & Vincent will perform in concert at Fowler Center.

Free

Hike the Rainbow

You can discover a rainbow of colors at Lake Frierson State Park! Join the park interpreter on a color quest along the Dogwood Lane Trail (easy difficulty, 0.5-miles). Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.

Free

Adults Karate

Join Sensei Charlie for a beginner-friendly adults karate class every Saturday at 1pm in the Round Room!This is a FREE exercise class!

Free

Craft Corner: Jig Tying

Meeting Place: Day Use Area by Playground
Admission: Free
The most successful angler is a keen observer of nature. Jigs are a customizable tackle option perfect for imitating a variety of favorite fish foods! Join the park interpreter in making our very own hand-tied tackle for a great time on the water.

Free

Brandy Lee Live

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

Brandy Lee returning to Poppy’s Beach Grill in Jonesboro, AR.

Free

Monday Matinee

Bring the whole family for kid-friendly movies every Monday at 1pm! We hope to see you there!

Free

Knitting

Join us for knitting every Monday at 5pm in the Shakespeare Room! This is a beginner-friendly group where we all help each other!Starting supplies are provided by the library!

Free

Food Trucks And Fireworks

We’re back for more fireworks, more food, and more fun! Food trucks will begin offering food at 7:00PM and the First Community Bank Fireworks Display will begin at approximately 9:15PM! Invite your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and get ready for one of the best events in Northeast Arkansas!

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Outdoor Skills Day – Archery!

Learn the basics of Archery, practice your new skill and earn your beginner’s archery patch! No registration is required, call the nature center at 870-933-6787 for more information. The Outdoor Skills Program offers knowledge and hands-on experience to hone your skills in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Join us on our front lawn at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature center this summer on outdoor skills days to learn skills and earn patches in archery and marksmanship!

Free

Family Storytime

Join us for Family Storytime every Tuesday at 10am and 11am, and Thursday at 11am! We will have stories and songs for the whole family!

Free

Better Together

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm for activities, crafts, and visits from local friends that encourage community connections!

Free

Cookout with the Spice Girls

Spice up your 4th with us before heading out to watch the fireworks 💥We’ll be grilling up some authentic Thai dishes. Grilled Steaks, pork, papaya salad, sticky rice and more.

Free

Waffle Cone Wednesday

Join us at Local Culture for Waffle Cone Wednesday. Half Price Waffle Cones all day long!

Free

Ukulele Club

Join us every Wednesday in the month of July for our Ukulele Club! Each week we will learn a new song and have a jam session!*Limited supply of ukuleles, please call 870.206.9995 to reserve a ukulele!

Free

Terri Tyner Memorial Blood Drive

This is the first of five blood drives at WHS this year. Westside is hosting these in honor of the late Terri Tyner, who was a high school teacher and a blood program leader. Mrs. Tyner’s battle with cancer was the reason the school started hosting blood drives in the spring of 2022.
In addition to providing blood that will help save lives, donors can also help students earn scholarship money.
Donors will receive free snacks and Red Cross dry bags (while supplies last).
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: WestsideHS to schedule an appointment

Free

Tiny Tales

Join us for Tiny Tales every Thursday at 10am, and Friday at 10am! Tiny Tales is a lapsit storytime for infants 0-24 months and caregivers!

Free

Family Storytime

Join us for Family Storytime every Tuesday at 10am and 11am, and Thursday at 11am! We will have stories and songs for the whole family!

Free

Better Together

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm for activities, crafts, and visits from local friends that encourage community connections!

Free