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First Fridays at the Forum : Zach Childers Band
First Fridays at the Forum : Zach Childers Band
Zach Childers Band with Addie and Presley McLain opening
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Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is hosting a Family Shopping Event! Get the entire family set for all things Spring & Summer!
Free
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Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is hosting a Family Shopping Event! Get the entire family set for all things Spring & Summer!
Free
AYSSP Format Youth Tournament
AYSSP Format Youth Tournament
Join us for the 1st of our 3 AYSSP Format Youth Trap Tournament on Saturday March 4th. All teams guaranteed 50 shots on preliminary round, with top 8 teams in both age divisions advancing to a bracketed 25 shot shoot off. High score in each bracket advances until top 3 winners are decided. Preregister via email jglaub@jonesboro.org or 870-520-0417
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Hospitality Industry Night
Join us for our Grand Reopening on Monday, March 6th for Hospitality Industry Night with: -Happy hour ALL DAY for industry workers-Hospitality workers can register for giveaway
-Michael Nelson from 6:30pm-8:30pm
-Industry basket giveaway
Free
AHA BLS blended learning option from American Heart Association
AHA BLS blended learning option from American Heart Association
We teach you the correct way to help someone in a medical emergency, get certified today with our AHA, BLS training for a medical provider.
Free
7 events,
Ladies Night
Join us for our Grand Reopening on Tuesday, March 7th for Ladies Night with:
Women eat half price from entire menu
Women get half priced wine
Zachary Childers from 6:30pm-9:30pm
GNO giveaway
Free
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Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is hosting a Family Shopping Event! Get the entire family set for all things Spring & Summer!
Free
Lecture | Concert Series: Quapaw Quartet Masterclass
Lecture | Concert Series: Quapaw Quartet Masterclass
The Quapaw Quartet was founded in 1980 as the ASO resident string quartet. They provide musical and educational entertainment to thousands of music lovers each year. The masterclass precedes the Quartet’s evening concert, also in Riceland Hall.
Free
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Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
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 “The Bariatric Kitchen.”
Free
4 events,
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Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is hosting a Family Shopping Event! Get the entire family set for all things Spring & Summer!
Free
State of the City
State of the City
Presented by First Community Bank: State of the City featuring Mayor Harold Copenhaver.
Free
Date Night
Date Night
Join us for our Grand Reopening on Wednesday, March 8th for Date Night with:
-Date night menu (2/$50- limited menu)
-Special drinks for two
-Giveaway
-Kimberly Deck from 7pm-9pm
-Couples giveaway
Free
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Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is hosting a Family Shopping Event! Get the entire family set for all things Spring & Summer!
Free
Thirsty Thursday
Thirsty Thursday
Join us for our Grand Reopening on Thursday, March 9th for Thirsty Thursday with:
-Happy hour 3pm-close
-Includes appetizers/drinks
-Patio grand opening
-Suspence Entertainment 6:30pm-9:30pm
-Giveaway Basket
Free
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67th Northeast Arkansas Regional Science Fair
We will have the same categories as last year, which are a little different than the ISEF categories (Animal Sciences, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Energy & Transportation, Engineering: Electrical & Mechanical, Engineering: Materials & Bioengineering, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine & Health, Microbiology, Physics & Astronomy, and Plant Sciences).
Free
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Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is hosting a Family Shopping Event! Get the entire family set for all things Spring & Summer!
Free
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Jonesboro-University Rotary Club’s Pot O’ Gold
Jonesboro-University Rotary Club’s Pot O’ Gold
Since 1984 Jonesboro-University Rotary Club has hosted an annual Pot O’ Gold ST.Patrick’s Day Celebration with a $10,000 drawdown, to raise funds for our Northeast Arkansas Community to support Craighead Forest Rotary Park and Fort, Jonesboro’s Skate Park, Carlisle Memorial Park, Centennial Plaza, Habitat for Humanity, NEA Children’s Advocacy, Gilda’s Club, Goodfellows, Open Hearts Ministries, Fox Meadow Literacy Project, NEA Food Bank and much more with your support. Each Ticket is $200- admits 2 adults, meals, drinks, dancing and one entry into the Pot O’ Gold drawdown. Jonesboro- University is a tax exempt organization 501 3(c). Thank you to our 2023 sponsors- Hijinx, St. Bernard’s, Evolve Bank, Focus Bank, Right Fiber by Ritter, Ground Crew, Signature Bank, Bartons, Derek Dodd Cpa, Medicine Shoppe, First Community!
Free
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Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro 2023 Spring Event
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is hosting a Family Shopping Event! Get the entire family set for all things Spring & Summer!
Free
Indoor Triathlon
Indoor Triathlon
We’re starting off the Get in Gear Series with our Indoor Triathlon. Join us Saturday March 11th, at St. Bernards Health & Wellness for this one of a kind event. If you’ve ever wanted to do a tri, this is the perfect event for you. Swim 300 meters in our lap pool, head upstairs to our stationary bikes and ride for 5 miles, then jump on a treadmill to finish with 2 miles. Very beginner friendly and family friendly for everyone to come watch.
Free
Chi Omega’s Run for a Wish 5K
Chi Omega’s Run for a Wish 5K
Every year, the Chi Omega chapter at Arkansas State University works diligently to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. One of our most popular events is the Run-For-A-Wish 5k. This year, we are excited to once again have a LIVE event! We can’t wait to see everyone in person and help an amazing organization like Make-A-Wish.
Free
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Lecture-Concert Series Presents Frisson Winds
Lecture-Concert Series Presents Frisson Winds
The A-State Lecture-Concert Series presents Frisson Winds in concert. Frisson Winds features the brilliant wind musicians of the explosive group Frisson. These virtuoso wind players perform a wide variety of music for winds of various combinations as well as wonderful programs of music for piano and winds.Group members are Anna Urrey, flute; Tom Gallant, oboe; Bixby Kennedy, clarinet; and Rémy Taghavi, bassoon.
Free
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The Main Event
The Main Event
During the Main Event, hear from Executive Director Sarah Doss and preview 2023 plans for Downtown Jonesboro Alliance. Multiple guest speakers will be in attendance.
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Green Business Committee Lunch & Learn
Green Business Committee Lunch & Learn
Join our Green Business Committee for a Lunch & Learn with Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Executive Director Colbie Jones will be here to discuss the Eats & Clean Street initiative.Tickets are $10. Reserve your seat by emailing cslater@jonesborochamber.com.
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Bark at the Park Baseball Game
Bark at the Park Baseball Game
Members and their dogs are invited to support the Red Wolves as they play against the University of Central Arkansas. Call (870) 972-2586 for more information.
Free
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Rescue Class
Rescue Class
Taking the rescue diver class will prepare you for emergency situations in the water. Know how to help your dive buddies or anyone in your group in a bad situation.
Free
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St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Social
St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Social
Join JYPN for a social at James Bickham Visuals. This venue includes a pool table, golf simulator, projector, music, and more! Don’t forget to wear green.
Free
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Own It Launch Party
Own It Launch Party
Join me for a wonderful night of celebration for the release of my newest book, “Own It: life lessons from a gay teenage runaway”. Complete with food, music, book signing, author reading, and cool PRIDE merch, it’s going to be a night for the books!
Free
Real Estate Investing Workshop
Real Estate Investing Workshop
The Landmark Group at Century 21 Portfolio would like to invite all current and future clients to join us for a free workshop about Real Estate Investing with special guest Jimmy Farley from Evolve Bank. This event will be held in the conference room at Century 21 Portfolio (1115 Windover Rd, Jonesboro).
Free
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Community Wellness Screening
Community Wellness Screening
Free screening including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, anemia, glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid panel. Free colon cancer screening.
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Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Members and Guests, join us on Friday Evening March 17th for a St. Patrick’s Day. Celebration from 6pm to 11pm. LIVE music TBD. Traditional corned beef, cabbage, mashed potatoes, gravy, and soda bread to be served. Look for more information in the coming weeks! Join us for Food, Fun, and Great Entertainment here at Lodge #498.
Free
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SPRING FLING + SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY
SPRING FLING + SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY
Join us for our SPRING FLING + SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY event! 💚Swing by ARTSY to celebrate with Scavenger hunts, embroidery, grilled cheese & more!
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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
Talkin’ Turkey
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
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Classical Concert featuring Limmie Pulliam
Classical Concert featuring Limmie Pulliam
“Join the DSO and guest tenor, Limmie Pulliam, who will perform opera selections from Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini!”
Free
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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
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
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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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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.****
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Talkin’ Turkey
Talkin’ Turkey
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
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Childbirth Class
Childbirth Class
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
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Create Gourd Birdhouses
Create Gourd Birdhouses
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
10 events,
Tiny Tales
Tiny Tales
Family Storytime takes place every Thursday and Friday at 10am in the Storytime Theater!
Free
Wild Tales in the Discovery Room
Wild Tales in the Discovery Room
Join an Educator for story-time and an activity. Most appropriate for kids under 8 years old. Earn a watchable wildlife patch for attending.
Free
Build Your Tackle Box for Beginners
Build Your Tackle Box for Beginners
Learn what basic supplies and techniques you’ll need to go fishing this spring and summer! We’ll also cover a few great fishing areas in NE Arkansas for families. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. All ages welcome.
Free
8 events,
Grab-Bag Adventures
Meeting Place: Day Use Area by PlaygroundAdmission: Free
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what’s inside? Meet the park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure where all ages have fun trying to guess what’s to come.
Free
Tiny Tales
Tiny Tales
Family Storytime takes place every Thursday and Friday at 10am in the Storytime Theater!
Free
A-State Equine Club Barrel Race #2
A-State Equine Club Barrel Race #2
Open 4D Barrel Race with MINIMUM $250 added!!Open 4D $35 entry fees 80% payout
ALL ADDED MONEY GOES TO PAYOUT!!!
Adult and Youth (18&under) 3D Sidepot $25 entry fees
Peewee 3D $10 entry fees 100% payout
Bring up to date coggins!!
No refunds after you already pre enter!!
Contact info: (870)897-8572
Payment methods for pre entries:
PayPal: @A-StateEquineClub or astateequineclub@gmail.com
Cashapp: $AStateEquineClub
Free
4 events,
Spring Fling March ATA Trapshooting Tournament
Now if it will just warm up! Join us this Saturday 3/25 for our Spring Fling March ATA Full 3 event trapshooting tournament. Competing on 8 fields, 1 field available for practice or public.
Sign Up Online
Concessions available on site.
Free
4 events,
Beers and Board Games
Beers and Board Games
Bring your favorite games and join us for an afternoon of beers and board games at Native Brew Works in Jonesboro AR!We encourage everyone who attends to buy an appetizer, a meal, or a beer or two to thank our hosts for letting us use their space to get together, socialize, and play games!
This event is drop in / drop out. Show up for a game or two, or stay the entire afternoon! If you have a favorite game bring it along to help facilitate the fun, or just show up and play from the vast library of games that will be available for everyone to play, just make sure you ask before you open a game!
Free
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Yoga at BAM
Yoga at BAM
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
4 events,
Tiny Tales
Tiny Tales
Family Storytime takes place every Thursday and Friday at 10am in the Storytime Theater!
Free
7 events,
Zach Childers Band Live at Cregeens
Come see you’re favorite new classic rock band throw down at the local pub! Doors open at 9, show starts at 10pm!
Free
Tiny Tales
Tiny Tales
Family Storytime takes place every Thursday and Friday at 10am in the Storytime Theater!
Free
Auditions: Memphis the Musical
Auditions: Memphis the Musical
We’re heading down UNDERGROUND!
“Memphis the Musical” is coming to Jonesboro, AR, produced by Center Stage Productions in conjunction with the Arkansas State University Theatre Department. We are so excited about bringing this opportunity to NEA! Come visit us in the Astate Drama Theater, where we will be following a beautiful story inspired by actual events that occurred close to home.
Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves– filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and two 2015 Olivier Awards, Memphis features a Tony-winning book by Joe DiPietro and a Tony-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan.
Audition Dates:
March 31st at 6:00 p.m.
April 1st at 6:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to audition. There will be a need for actors, singers, dancers, and the behind-the-scenes tech crew. There will be choreography to learn during the auditions for many roles, please be there at 6:00 sharp if you want to audition for a role that will require dancing.
Free
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Jonesboro’s BEST Easter Egg Hunt 2023!
Jonesboro’s BEST Easter Egg Hunt 2023!
Jonesboro’s Best Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt is on April 1st from 9am-12pm.Scheduled Hunts by AGE:
Ages 5 and under: 9am
Ages 6 to 9: 10am
Ages 10 to 12: 11am
Who loves games, prizes, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and Easter eggs?? WE DO!!!
Want even better news?? This event is completely FREE to the public!
Join us at the softball fields at Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro to see who can find the most Easter eggs!!
Quick Event Details: Friendly reminder to please bring an Easter Egg basket to collect eggs! We have approximately 20-30 eggs per child! Feel free to arrive up to 30 minutes early to check-in. We will also have a friendly Easter Bunny who will be available for free family pictures!
Visit www.JonesboroEggHunt.com to save your spot!
**REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED**
Free
Color Me EGG-cited DARE Run
Color Me EGG-cited DARE Run
Join us for a 2 mile EGG-cursion Color Run to benefit the Jonesboro D.A.R.E. program. This EGG-citing event will be held on the walking trail at Central Baptist Church on April 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. You will collect an EGG between each color station. All paid participants 12 and under will be eligible for the Easter egg hunt after the run. There will be a few eggs that will have a gift card prize in them. Hotdogs and drinks will be served along with a special appearance by DAREN. BE EGG-xtra CREATIVE! DRESS UP! HAVE FUN! Visit our Jonesboro DARE facebook page for EGG-ditional updates and information. Register by March 20th at 10:00 a.m. to be guaranteed a shirt!
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