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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
• Arkansas Sportshow, boats, ATVs, Big Buck Contest, sponsored by Rotary Club of Jonesboro, Convocation Center, 4-7 p.m., tickets $7 adults, $3.50 child. Info: Greg Morris, 275-3991.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
• Men’s Retreat, Josh Rang to speak, sponsored by Fellowship Baptist Church at TimberRidge Lodge, open to men over 18. Info: 974-9900.
• Arkansas Sportshow, boats, ATVs, Big Buck Contest, sponsored by Rotary Club of Jonesboro, Convocation Center, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., tickets $7 adults, $3.50 child. Info: Greg Morris, 275-3991.
• Mardi Gras, dinner and dance to benefit Blessed Sacrament School, St. Bernards Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Info: 932-2529.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
• Arkansas Sportshow, boats, ATVs, Big Buck Contest, sponsored by Rotary Club of Jonesboro, Convocation Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., tickets $7 adults, $3.50 child. Info: Greg Morris, 275-3991.
• St. Jude Superbowl S’travaganza, watch the Superbowl on 20 large screens, all you can eat baby-back ribs, shrimp, smoked chicken, crawfish, desserts and more, silent auction, NEA Fairgrounds, doors open at 3:30 p.m. Info: Susan Cathcart, 932-6440.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
• A Fantastic Journey, free concert by Anders Miolin, world-renowned 13-string classical guitarist, as part of the ASU Lecture Concert Series, ASU Student Union Auditorium, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
• Cultural Diversity Celebration, exhibition reception, refreshments, hands-on children’s activities, ASU Museum, 3-6 p.m., “Medium as Message” exhibitions showing throughout the month. Info: Lenore Shoults, 972-2074.
• First Care Open House, First Care’s new Parker Road clinic and Outpatient Cardiac Rehab & Physical Therapy Services, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 972-4473.
• Soul Food Dinner, as part of ASU celebrates Black History Month, free, sponsored by the Delta Studies Center, ASU’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Strong-Turner Alumni Chapter, ASU Armory, 5:30 p.m. Info: Kimberley Johnson, 972-2055.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
• Heart Health Screening, blood pressure, cholesterol, health education and counseling, sponsored by St. Bernards, The Mall at Turtle Creek near the Fun Forest, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 972-4473.
• Prom Fashion Show, showcasing the latest fashions available at NEA area stores, presented by Chain Reaction Youth Council to benefit the March of Dimes, Brookland Auditorium, 6 p.m., tickets in advance or at door. Info: Melissa Gann, 932-0300.
• Wine Tasting, to benefit the Craighead County Community Foundation, at the home of Tony and Jackie Pardew, 6-9 p.m. Info: Barbara Weinstock, 935-1117.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
• Disability Awareness Week Exhibit, sponsored by ASU Disability Services, ASU Student Union. Info: Vaneta Harvey, 972-3964.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
• Valegrams, singing valegrams delivered to your valentine, preorder required, to benefit the Foundation of Arts. Info: 935-2726.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
• Triple FM Have-A-Heart Wishathon, listen and stop by the Triple FM Studios to make a donation to Make-A-Wish, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Info: Christie Matthews, 933-8800.
• Theatre Guild Reception, prior to the opening night of Proof, Fowler Center, 6 p.m. Info: Bob Simpson, 972-2037.
• Proof, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, presented by ASU Theatre Department, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Info: Bob Simpson, 972-2037.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
• Wild Game Banquet, free admission to men and boys, Forest Home Church of the Nazarene, 5-7 p.m. Info: 932-9069.
• Proof, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, presented by ASU Theatre Department, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Info: Bob Simpson, 972-2037.
• Charity Ball, sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro, Holiday Inn, cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dancing until midnight. Info: Johnna Dobbs, 933-8010.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
• Old School/New School Sports Banquet, honorary award presentation, Jonesboro Public Schools Administration Building, 6 p.m., Info: Rennell Woods, 932-9398.
• Proof, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, presented by ASU Theatre Department, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Info: Bob Simpson, 972-2037.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
• Proof, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, presented by ASU Theatre Department, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Info: Bob Simpson, 972-2037.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
• First Security ASU Day, Teal Grill set up, giveaways, ASU cheerleaders to perform, corner of Highland and Stadium. Info: 930-2590

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
• Basketball Skills Competition, competition of basketball skills, trophies and snacks, sponsored by Area 7 Special Olympics, ASU PE Complex, 9 a.m. Info: Susie Bowling, soarea7@yahoo.com
• Old School/New School Basketball Game, to raise money for CityYouth children to attend summer camp, JHS Hurricane gym, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: Rennell Woods, 932-9398.
• ADDY Gala, awards and benefit dinner, Jonesboro Country Club, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner and awards, silent auction. Info: Steve Watkins, 931-0012.
• Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr., presented by The Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 7 p.m. Info: 931-5252.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
• Young Artist Concerto Concert, winners of Young Artist Competition to perform, Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall, 2 p.m. Info: Christy McKeel, 761-2747.
• Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr., presented by The Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 2 p.m. Info: 931-5252.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
• Male and Female Perspective Book Discussion Groups, Jonesboro Public Library Civic League Room, 6:30 p.m. Info: 935-5133.
• Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr., presented by The Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 7 p.m. Info: 931-5252.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
• Female Perspective Book Discussion Group, Jonesboro Public Library Civic League Room, 10 a.m. Info: 935-5133.
• ASU Art Students Union Exhibition, juried exhibition of ASU student art work, ASU Fine Arts Center Gallery, opening reception, 5-6:30 p.m. set to run through March 14. Info: 972-3050.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
• Auditions for Bridge to Terabithia, ages 8 to adult, The Forum, 6 p.m., also March 1 at 10 a.m. Info: 931-5252.

THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY
• “Flowers of Hope,” orders taken throughout the month for Daffodil Days set for March 3-7, flowers can be purchased in 1, 5, 10, 25 or 50 bunches, to benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Craighead County. Info: Brenda Hetler, 935-0913.
• Delta National Small Prints Exhibition, continues through Feb. 17, Fowler Center’s Bradbury Gallery. Info: Les Christensen, 972-2567.