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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.

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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

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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!

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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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Jonesboro Cycle Presents: Suzuki Demo Days

Come test ride the latest Suzuki motorcycles at Jonesboro Cycle & ATV.Valid motorcycle license is required with at least one year of street riding experience. Three years for Hayabusa and GSX-R models.

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2023 Northeast Arkansas Humane Society Easter Bake Sale

Faith Free Will Baptist Church

Attention bakers & people who enjoy baked goods! Join us Good Friday, April 7th, for our annual NEAHS Easter Bake Sale, our biggest fundraiser of the year!We need your cakes, pies, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins, scones, breads, candy, brownies, cinnamon rolls, dog & cat treats, gluten-free, sugar-free & keto items. Please package items for sale. Boxes & containers can be purchased at J & M Cakes or Hobby Lobby.
Drop off will be at Faith Free Will Church on April 6th from 4-7 pm or any time the day of the bake sale, April 7th, beginning at 7 am. PLUS! Photos with the Easter Bunny on Thursday, April 6th, from 4:30-6:30 pm with a minimum donation (take pics with your own phone or camera).
The sale begins bright & early on Friday, April 7th, at 7am. We will be doing a pre-order for Causbie Cakes from Kennett that can be picked up at the event beginning at 12:30 pm that day. (Will post the link in event page soon.) Those cakes will be $40 each & you will pre-pay via the form on our website. Strawberry & Angel Food Glazed will be available to order. These are delicious additions to any Easter meal & also freeze well if you want to serve at a future time. Any Causbie Cakes not pre-sold will be available to buyers when they arrive at approximately 12:30.
We will also have some great raffle items you can buy chances to win!
We will have our shelter shuttle parked out front so we may collect donations of supplies & food for the shelter that day if you would like to bring some.
We will accept cash, check, credit cards, paypal & Venmo.
Please make plans to make items & buy items & help us raise funds for the many, many animals we care for!

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Open Water Scuba Diving Class

JT Dive Shop 1610 N Culberhouse St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Our classes so far this year have all been full! We’re opening up the water one more time in March for those who want to scuba dive over spring break! Come by and get registered today.

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Brandy Lee Live

Cregeen's Downtown

Brandy Lee returning to Cregeen’s! Don’t miss a great night of live music in Jonesboro, AR

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22LR Know Your Limits Rifle Challenge

Jonesboro Sports Shooting Complex 3702 Moore Road Jonesboro, AR 72401

Join us this Saturday, April 8th for our monthly 22LR Know Your Limits Rifle Challenge sponsored by United Pawnbrokers. 3 divisions. Signup at the range or
online here.
Limited space available. Prizes provided by United Pawnbrokers!

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2023 Sonja D. Williams Scholarship Awards Breakfast

Embassy Suites 223 Red Wolf Blvd., Jonesboro, AR

The Jonesboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated presents the 2023 Sonja D. Williams Scholarship Awards Breakfast.📅 April 8, 2023 at 9 am
📍 Red Wolf Convention Center (Embassy Suites of Jonesboro)
🎟️ $30 for one, $50 for two
Limited tickets available. Purchase from any Jonesboro Alumnae Chapter member or via PayPal: https://forms.gle/tRfsErYiHjTzhLFb7

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Lowe’s SpringFest Egg-Venture

Enjoy SpringFest with a family-friendly Lowe’s Egg-Venture! Come enjoy Easter treats for the whole family – the dog, too! Grab candy and pose for an Easter-themed photo.

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Intro to Birding

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

Get all the tools, tips and inspiration you need to start your birdwatching journey. Learn some basic ID skills and put them to use on your first bird watching walk! Earn a Watchable Wildlife patch.

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Tabletop Game Day

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

Located in the Round Room at Craighead County Jonesboro Public LibraryMonthly, every 2nd Saturday – Noon to 5:00 PM
Free drop-in event for all ages! Enter to win free door prizes!
April 8th 12pm-5pm in the Round Room

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Crawfish Boil at Lodge #498

Jonesboro Elks Lodge 2113 W Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Members and Guests, please join us for our Annual Crawfish Boil here at Jonesboro Elks Lodge 498 on Saturday April 8th, starting at 5pm. While you are enjoying this awesome meal, you will be entertained by The Zach Childers Band. Tickets will be available in the lounge soon. Last years event was sold out, so get those tickets. A portion of the proceeds will support Domestic Violence Awareness Programs. Not A Member? You Should Be! See Y’all At the Elks!

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Easter Community Springfest

Easter is time for celebration!
Jesus is alive and we celebrate everything that means for our lives, our families, and our community. Join us this Easter as we have a blow out party rejoicing that God has given us His Son in risen power.
You’re invited to Easter Service at 10AM on Easter, April 9th. Then afterward we will share a meal together and have games and fun for all ages.
FREE FOOD
YARD GAMES
EGG HUNT
LIVE MUSIC
GAMES FOR KIDS
COMMUNITY WIDE
FAMILY FRIENDLY

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