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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

Free

Fork Cancer NEA

Fowler Hangar - Jonesboro, Airport

Fork Cancer is the YPACS premier party with a purpose. Hosted by NEA’s emerging leaders, Fork Cancer brings together Arkansas’ food, beverage, and music scene for one unique night to remember. We raise funds for the American Cancer Society life saving mission, access to/from life saving cancer treatment. This event raises these funds with the help of our Tastemakers and community sponsors and attendees.
It’s a night of classy casual good times. Local restaurants donate their best bites for attendees to sample. Local bakeries and patisseries donate deserts and treats. Last but not least your favorite bartenders or mixologists share their most special cocktails. We get local artists to provide entertainment and we celebrate our community coming together to party with a purpose.

Free

Up in Smoke 2023

Ribs and BBQ, special releases, limited edition koozie, and baggo.Join us for a special night at Native. Tickets include a dinner plate with ribs, BBQ sandwich, potato salad, and baked beans – plus a limited edition koozie included with each ticket bought. Tickets are $19 a person and may be purchased ahead of time (on Eventbrite) and at the brewery.

Free

Oasis Film Festival

The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Single Ticket Price – $35; Table of 8 – $250

Free

Community Wellness Screening

Free screening including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, anemia, glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid panel. Free colon cancer screening.

Free

Friday Night Magic

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

A free monthly game night for teens age 13-18!Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering and hangout!
Commander and Plane Chase Decks will be supplied, but feel free to bring your favorite deck.
There will be a random prize drawing, so make sure to come out!

Free

“Ridge Runners” – A Film by Hunter West

The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Hunter West’s Film, “Ridge Runners” is screened with a Question & Answer time following the screening.

Free

Stand up Comedy Show!!

NEA Comedians and The Recovery Room present an amazing comedy showcase to kickoff the 2023 Oasis Arts and Eats Fest!

Free

The Trail to Oregon

Mainstage Theatre 217 Olympic Drive Jonesboro, AR

An irreverent musical parody based on the famous educational video game The Oregon Trail. The Trail to Oregon by Jeff Blim, Matt Lang, and Nick Lang are part of the master satirist collective known as Starkid Productions. This show will make you laugh until your ox dies of dysentery! The Trail to Oregon is a musical parody by Jeff Blim, Matt Lang, and Nick Lang

Free

Oasis Film Festival

The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Single Ticket Price – $35; Table of 8 – $250

Free

Jeeps, Bikes, and Coffee

Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro

Got a Jeep? Got a motorcycle? Like coffee? You bring your Jeep or your motorcycle and join us Saturday, April 22nd from 9am-12pm for coffee.

Free

Young Artist Concert

The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

All proceeds go to the Volunteer Council, to further activities and programs for residents of the Jonesboro Human Development Center.

Free

11th Annual Show Them Where You Come From Food Drive and Event

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

Our annual fundraising event is coming together and we hope to see everyone there! $15 or 15 non-perishable food items get you in the door for live music, snacks, games, and of course the kids table is always a big hit!! We will have the silent auction set up 1pm-4pm filled with anything and everything local including artwork, gift cards, and fresh baked goods. Don’t forget we always end the event with the drawings so be sure and enter while you are there.

Free

Yoga at BAM

Bradbury Art Museum 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Free yoga at Bradbury Art Museum, Tuesday at 6 p.m. Instructor: Bethany Davis Wellness. Bring your own mat or reserve one by contacting visitBAM@astate.edu.

Free

19th Annual Administrative Professionals’ Day Luncheon

Wildflower Event Venue

Our event recognizes the work of administrative assistants, receptionists, client service representatives, and administrative support professionals.
We are thrilled to welcome Miss Arkansas Ebony Mitchell as our featured speaker for our luncheon!
Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit three local charities:
NEA Center for Good Grief
Northeast Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center
Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Free

2023 Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open Disc Golf Tournament

Disc Side of Heaven 3255 Strawfloor Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72404

The Championship Course at Disc Side of Heaven was designed to challenge the best of the best. With tremendous elevation changes, water, 100’ wide trees, and tremendous risk-reward shots, it is arguably the best track on the Pro Tour.
Elevation changes of up to 60 feet and old-growth oaks await us on most holes. This course is designed so that the hills, the trees, and the wind are factors on almost every shot. It is a true test of both physical and mental stamina.
In 2023, Jonesboro welcomes back the Disc Golf Pro Tour. Brad Pietz and crew are excited to host the best players in the world and share their little piece of Heaven. Grab spectator tickets now!

Free

Aceing for Autism Tennis Tournament

Allen Park Community Center 3609 Race St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Our 2nd Annual Aceing for Autism Tennis Tournament benefits Ag For Autism and our local NJTL chapter Love All Serve All. Both are 501(c)3 not for profit organizations. If you would like to sponsor this unique event please contact us at aceingforautism@gmail.com.

Free

Cyanotype Class

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

Cyanotype (cy·an·o·type) is a form of printmaking using light-sensitive paper/chemicals. flowers, plants, feathers and other objects are used to create a shadow on the paper and blocking parts of the paper from the sun and preventing it from reacting and changing.Experience this unique method of printmaking using a special paper that reacts to the sun!
Registration begins April 22nd!

Free