Jonesboro Occasions: The City Magazine Since 2003

Jonesboro Occasions: The City Magazine Since 2003

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A Santa for All Seasons

by Audrey Poff, photography by Melissa Donner  For Steve Southard, it’s not the memories of Santa’s visits from his childhood that impact his role as one of the most sought-after Santas in Northeast Arkansas. Most of those childhood memories have faded over the years, but the giving spirit and generosity of his parents remains and continues to inspire him today. Southard, a longtime resid...

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Sweet Creations Help Habitat for Humanity Build Homes

by Emily Merrell, photography by Lindsey Spencer This holiday season, members of the community can show their support for Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas by voting for their favorite cookie creation in the nonprofit’s second annual Gingerbread House Competition. Businesses and individuals can enter the competition by paying an entrance fee and are invited to build their masterpieces a...

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A-State Partners with Arkansas Hunters To Feed the Hungry

submitted by Arkansas State University The Arkansas State University College of Agriculture Meat Market will partner with Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry (AHFH) to produce and distribute shelf snack sticks for school children across the state in efforts to battle food insecurity. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, nearly 17% of Arkansas households were food insecure at some point...

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Events

Saturday, December 2: Arkansas Roots 10th Anniversary Concert : KASU will present the Arkansas Roots 10th Anniversary Concert: Celebrating Arkansas’ Musical Heritage at 7 p.m. at Riceland Hall inside the Fowler Center. Dozens of Arkansas’ finest musicians will perform songs made famous by well-known Arkansas musicians such as Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Charlie Rich and others. Tickets may be purchased at the Central Box Office in First National Bank Arena or by visiting tickets.astate.edu. Info: Call (870) 972-2367 or email mscarbro@astate.edu.

Saturday, December 2: Downtown Joyfest : JoyFest, Downtown Jonesboro Alliance’s annual holiday event, will begin at 3 p.m. in Downtown Jonesboro. Located on Union Street, the event includes live music, shopping, family- fun activities and more. Attractions include the First Security Bank Kid Zone, St. Bernards Snowflake Lane, Gearhead’s Life-Sized Snow Globe, Century 21 Portfolio Santa Station, an Ice-Skating Rink, a Ferris Wheel and more. Info: Visit Downtown Jonesboro Alliance on Facebook or call (870) 919-6176.

Saturday, December 2: Pancakes and PJs : The A-State Alumni Association will host Pancakes and PJs from 8-10 a.m. with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Howl and Scarlet. Info: visit astatealumni.org or call (870) 972-2586.

Saturday, December 2: Winter Wonderland Opens : Winter Wonderland, located at 215 W. Monroe Ave., opens for the 2023 season from 1-9 p.m. This free exhibit includes animated displays, festive lights, a Trail of Trees and more. Info: call (870) 933-4604 or visit Jonesboro Winter Wonderland on Facebook.

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A Santa for All Seasons

For Steve Southard, it’s not the memories of Santa’s visits from his childhood that impact his role as one of the most sought-after Santas in Northeast Arkansas. Most of those childhood memories have faded over the years, but the giving spirit and generosity of his parents remains and continues to inspire him today.


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