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The May issue of Occasions begins with a cover story about Jennifer Smith and Diane Langford, the co-chairs of this year’s annual Run for the Roses event, which will be held on May 7 to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The Kentucky Derby-themed party is sure to be a good time for all who attend, and it couldn’t be for a better cause.

We also feature: NEA Baptist’s Jennifer Martinez and Kara Fowler, two dedicated runners who will be running in the Jonesboro Marathon at the end of this month; Steans Race Timing, the go-to race timing company in Northeast Arkansas; Fitness Bootcamp Unlimited’s Lisa Baker and Jeff Chandler, who have lost a combined 233 pounds since joining bootcamp; Courtney Clark, a talented young entrepreneur who recently opened Sweet Tooth, a specialty pastry shop; the Johnny Cash Music Festival; the artwork of Hailey Shea Tate; and Fab Finds that are sure to get you ready to run. And you know you can always count on Occasions for our Datebook and our Dining Guide.

We have two special sections in our May issue. Jonesboro Occasions and Jonesboro.com are the official magazine and website of the Jonesboro Marathon, and our special marathon section is sure to make you race-ready. We give you the lowdown on the course and a first look at the medal. We also feature race-day tips from Shanda Rogers, one of the most-respected runners in the area, as well as several marathon memories from area runners. Our second special section, the 2011 Design Showcase, lets you check out the latest home design concepts from stylish local businesses.

Congrats to the winners of the Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest. Their photos are featured on page 60 of the issue. Also in this issue are the ballots for the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards. You may vote by submitting the original ballots found in each magazine, or you can vote on Jonesboro.com. 

April was a busy month, so our May issue has event photos from Toast of the Town, Business After Hours, the Heart Gala, the Business Expo, the Downtown Jonesboro Association’s Launch Party, Clopton Clinic’s Big Dance Watch Party, Delta Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Pops Concert, the Wine and Cheese Extravaganza, Threads of Life, a reception at The ASU Museum to honor Dr. Charlott Jones, Junior Auxiliary’s Annual Special Party, the NEA Visual Art League’s reception to honor Orville Brinkley, the Pink Ladies’ Luncheon, the “Go Green” Lunch and Learn, Kara’s Kustom Art Show, Elizabeth Hubbard Designs’ Spring Show, the Pardew/Dwyer Engagement Party, the Jonesboro Board of Realtors Banquet, the opening of IBERIABANK’s new location, Cowboy Up for CASA and the Spring Swing. For even more photos, click on “Event Galleries” on Jonesboro.com.

Click HERE to read our May issue online, and as always, you'll be able to find the magazine all around town at all of your favorite local businesses.