“If you think this is bad, you should see the stage….”

Brad Paisley bruised on the last show of his tour.  He tweeted this picture to share the bruise with his fans.

Here are details from this morning’s Community Breakfast program:

City Stars Baseball/Softball Program registration continues through Monday, March 15.  Registration forms available at Earl Bell Community Center.  All kids from NE Arkansas are encouraged to play in this free baseball/softball program.  Registration and equipment is free.  All games will be played at Northside Park in Jonesboro.  Call 933-4604 for information.

The Arkansas State Univeristy Disability Services staff will observe Disabilitieis Week March 15-20.  Several activities are planned.  Get more information here.  Or call 972-3964 for information.

March of Dimes March For Babies walk/run will be Saturday, April 24 at Craighead Forest Park.  Call for information 932-0300.  Click here.

HMG Health and Fitness Expo is April 10 and 11 at the ASU Convocation Center.  Click Here for information.

NWTF Turkey Banquet Saturday, March 13 will feature a $1,000 diamond ring donated by Pagan’s Jewelry which will be auctioned to raise money.  ASU Armory.  Doors open at 5.  Call Dr. Cliff Higgins office for tickets 931-3377.

Jonesboro Health and Wellness Elementary School (formerly South Elementary) will have a Health Fair sponsored by the parent group PATHS featuring games, vendors, screenings, etc.  Friday, March 12 5:30-8:00.  $5 students, Adults are free.

Cardiology Associates Foundation presents Girl Talk 6 (2010 Women’s Health Conference) Saturday, March 20 Southwest Church of Christ.  Largest women health screening in Jonesboro.  Several education seminar sessions.  Screenings from 8-10.  Education sessions from 10-12.  12 Noon luncheon is $5.  Call 336-2068 to make reservations or go to this website.

Imperial Dinner Theater in Pocahontas presents The Sound of Music running weekends from March 20 through May 8.  Call 870-892-0030 for tickets or click here.

2010 Home and Garden Show happening this weekend at the NEA District Fairgrounds.  Sponsored by the NEA Homebuilders Association.  Admission just $5.  Home Theater providers, landscape design, countertops, Habitat for Humanity, building suppliers, home planners, demonstrations.  Saturday 10-5.  Sunday 11-5.  American Cancer Society providing concessions as a fund raiser.

Abilities Unlimited SPRING CLEANING effort!  If you’re cleaning up, bring your stuff to the Abilities Unlimited donation center at 410 Huntington behind the Abilities Unlimited Boutique.  Or call 932-1551 for pick-up.    New Paragould downtown location for the Abilities Consignment Boutique is open at 121 N. 2nd Street.

Brad Paisley took a nasty fall on the last night of his H2O Tour.  See the video!

Celebrated Trey’s mom’s 84th birthday last night.  Mom has been really sick over the last few months.  She has had a spirt of feeling good the last few days, and was excited to feel good enough to go out and eat.  She wanted Colton’s, so she got Colton’s!  And she was also serenaded by The Fox’s Skeeter Nash with one of her all-time favorites “Make the World Go Away” by Eddy Arnold!

Happy Birthday Ms. Glada Stafford!

Here is information from Wednesday’s Jonesboro Community Breakfast:

Jonesboro Young Professionals Network (JYPN) is a group organized under the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce.  April 1-2 2nd Annual YPN Conference being held in Jonessboro.  Speakers and fun activities.  Sponsor opportunities are available.  Call Chamber 932-6691.  www.jonesborochamber.com www.jonesboroypn.com has information about the conference.

Jonesboro Foundation of Arts Walk/Run 5k Saturday, March 13.  Family Day.  Bring the pets.  Jim Stearns has certified the race.  Through March 5, www.racesonline.com for $15 or register for $20 at the Foundation of Arts Downtown (Main and Monroe). 

Auditions coming up for “Flowers for Algernon” this Friday and Saturday at the Jonesboro Foundation of Arts.  Looking for ages 8 and up to adult roles. www.foajonesboro.org

HMG Health and Fitness Expo coming up Saturday and Sunday April 10-11.  Kids Area, Fitness Area, Healthy Lifestyles Area.  Sign-up for booths at the show (which attracted over 12,000 visitors last year) is underway right now.  www.hmg.md.  Early bird registration for booths has been extended at $250.  931-DOCS.

The Jonesboro City Stars is expanding its sports program from soccer and football to now include baseball and softball.  The program has received a grant to make the program “free” for kids, including uniforms and equipment.  Registration has already started at Parker Park Community Center Tuesday and Thursday nights 6-8pm.  If you can’t register there, go by Earl Bell Community Center and pick-up forms.  Registration deadline March 15.  Games will be played at Northside Park.  Age range T-Ball 4-5 year olds up to 13-14 year olds.  Call 933-4604 for information.

Annual National Wild Turkey Federation banquet at the ASU Armory on Saturday, March 13.  Call 931-3377 for tickets.

Jonesboro Kiwanis Club 70th annual Pop Strickland Pancake Day 6a-2pm Saturday, March 6.  Craighead County Fairgrounds exhibit building. Tickets $5 per person, kids 6 and under eat free.  Proceeds to go serve children projects.

Jonesboro High School Drama Department Spring Play presenting You Can’t Take It With You.  March 4-6.  Tickets $5.   Call JHS or Click Here for tickets.

Jonesboro Public Library promoting many events for the while family.  See the website here.

St. Bernards Auxiliary looking for members.  People who love to give back to the community.  Staff seven stations at the hospital, plus stations at the Senior Life Center and St. Bernards Village.  Anyone intersted in giving their time should join (men and women).  Call St. Bernards Foundation office 972-4296.