Celebrate Children Day is part of the 5th Annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness, organized by The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group. Activities include:
10 AM Opening Ceremony
11 AM-3 PM Activities and entertainment for the whole family
For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com
www.coastalrockgroup.com

The goal of the annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness is to turn a field of hurt into a field of hope. Each $50 donated to the Healing Field removes one flag representing child abuse and neglect from the field and replaces it with a pinwheel representing one family who will be supported by First Steps-Parents of Newborns Program at Candler. The field at the National Armory is free and open to visitors March 25-April 2. Free admisison to the National Guard Armory. For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com

From March 25 to April 2, the field in front of the National Guard Armory on Eisenhower Drive in Savannah will be covered in flags. Each flag represents child abuse and neglect.

It’s all part of the 5th Annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness, organized by The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group. The goal is to turning a field of hurt into a field of hope. Each $50 donated to the Healing Field removes one flag representing child abuse and neglect from the field and replaces it with a pinwheel representing one family who will be supported by First Steps-Parents of Newborns Program at Candler.

The field at the National Armory is free and open to visitors March 25-April 2. Free admisison to the National Guard Armory, at 1248 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA, 31406. For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com

From March 25 to April 2, the field in front of the National Guard Armory on Eisenhower Drive in Savannah will be covered in flags. Each flag represents child abuse and neglect.

It’s all part of the 5th Annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness, organized by The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group. The goal is to turn a field of hurt into a field of hope. Each $50 donated to the Healing Field removes one flag representing child abuse and neglect from the field and replaces it with a pinwheel representing one family who will be supported by First Steps-Parents of Newborns Program at Candler.

The field at the National Armory is free and open to visitors March 25-April 2. Free admisison to the National Guard Armory, at 1248 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA, 31406. For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com  

Celebrate Children Day will be Sat. March 26 at the National Guard Armory, at 1248 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA, 31406. It’s part of the 5th Annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness, organized by The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group. Activities include:
10 AM Opening Ceremony
11 AM-3 PM Activities and entertainment for the whole family
For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com
www.coastalrockgroup.com

The Beach Bum Parade might surprise the unsuspecting visitor. Like most parades, there are floats pulled behind cars and trucks. Unlike most parades, however, the floats, often trailers or boats, are filled with water-throwing paraphernalia. Spectators, lined up along the parade route on Butler Avenue, armed with buckets, squirt guns and hoses. What results is an all-out water war for fun loving beach bums of all ages. (912) 786-5444/(800) 868-2322

Kids of all ages are invited to search for easter Eggs hidden throughout South Beach Village at 10 AM Sat. April 23. Children’s Entertainment and special appearances from Jake the Salty Dog.

A stroller-friendly 5K Run/Walk/Stroll and Pop Tab collection event.

The family friendly fundraiser will feature free activities including fun with Ronald McDonald, a ¼ mile kiddie run, live music by Ricky Standard, games, prizes and refreshments. There is a wonderful bridge that participants will traverse twice for which this 5K is nicknamed the “mini-bridge run!” It’s perfect training for those aiming for the big one at the end of the year! Strollers are welcome.

Packet pick up is available at Ronald McDonald House on April 8th from 9 AM- 7 PM for those who pre-registered. Day of registration and packet pick up begins at 7 AM, the kiddie run begins at 8:45 AM, the 5K begins at 9 AM and the Pop Tab Weigh-In will be taking place from 7 AM – Noon. Post race activities including awards for winners, entertainment, refreshments and celebrity guest Ronald McDonald will last until Noon.

Last year almost 3,000 pounds of pop tabs were collected. Georgia Scale generously donates a bench scale each year to weigh the pop tabs brought in by each school, business and individual. Everyone loves to hear the rush of the tabs as they are poured into the drums to be weighed. The tabs are recycled and the funds are used for House operations to help fulfill the needs of the families served. Pop tabs are turned into Ronald McDonald House to be recycled throughout the year, but many people save them up for Pop Tab Pandemonium.

Visit www.active.com, key words Red Shoes Run to register for the 5K or obtain a paper registration by visiting Fleet Feet Sports, the Ronald McDonald House or log onto www.rmhccoastalempire.org . The fee is $30 through March 30th and then $35 through race day. Online registration will close at noon on April 8th. Participants are encouraged to start a personal fundraising web page after they register by going to www.firstgiving.com/rmhccoastal . It’s safe, easy and fun. The funds stay at the Savannah House.

Part of the Turtle Crawl Triathlon weekend of events! Tri to help sea turtles by registering for the Olympic or Sprint Triathlon events or the 5K Beach Run by clicking here. Additional events include a Friday night pasta dinner with Scute, the Loggerhead sea turtle mascot, and art auction at The Georgia Sea Turtle Center, as well as Saturday activities and a sea turtle release! Registration for the event can be completed through active.com by clicking here.

Registration Closing Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Proceeds from the events benefit the Jekyll Island Foundation which supports the continued operation and growth of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
The Triathlons will begin early Saturday morning at Great Dunes Park. Volunteers from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center will be present along the route to cheer on athletes as they proceed through the course. Scute the Sea Turtle will make appearances thoughout the morning and several educational information booths will be placed near the finish line from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
A 5K run on the beach will take place after the start of the triathlons and a sea turtle release will follow the awards presentation as the culminating event.
Schedule of Events:
May 20, 2011
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Packet Pickup
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Pasta Dinner & Student Art Auction (Georgia Sea Turtle Center) Presented by Latitude 31.
May 21, 2011
7:00 am – Olympic Triathlon Start
7:30 am – Sprint Triathlon Start
8:00 am – 5K Beach Run
12:00 pm – Awards Ceremony
12:30 pm – Sea Turtle release

The fourth annual Shell-e-brate Earth Day family festival at The Georgia Sea Turtle Center This earth shell-e-bration features recycled crafts, earth-tastic activities and eco-entertainment for the whole family! No reservations needed; event is FREE with general admission to the Center, $6 adults, $4 children, 3 & under are free. Click here for more info.

No matter how much we try to convince ourselves that we’re so high-tech, we’re never going to know as much about our own computers as the folks at Coastal Empire Tech Solutions. Which is why SouthernMamas.com is thrilled to have Coastal Empire Tech Solutions –  a family-run, AFFORDABLE computer repair business – as a new advertiser.

Coastal Empire Tech Solutions has over 16 years of experience in the computer industry with a focus on Customer Service. They serve Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, and Liberty counties. Coastal Empire Tech Solutions takes great care in all details, from the smallest requests to the biggest of problems. They treat you with the respect that you deserve and will never talk over your head. Whatever your computer needs may be, let Coastal Empire Tech Solutions help you with them.

Services provided include:
Computer Repair
Computer Diagnosis
Virus Removal
Home and Small Business Network Setup
Computer Migrations (moving data from one computer to another.)
Local and Network Printer Setup
Hardware and Software Upgrades
Small Business Consulting

Costs/Discounts:
$40 an hour, except for virus removal which is a $50 flat fee.

Even better, visit Coastal Empire Tech Solutions on Facebook by clicking here and “like” the page to receive 10 percent off. For the month of March, all services are $10 off the regular price. Military, Police and Fire Dept receive 10% off standard.

Contact Coastal Empire Tech Solutions via email at sean@coastalempiretech.com or call 912-335-4424. For more info, click here.

The Savannah College of Art and Design’s School of Fine Arts, School of Foundation Studies and sculpture minor program present the annual Sand Arts Festival. Talented SCAD students and alumni compete in the festival and invite the public to attend this seaside celebration of creativity. The Sand Arts Festival will feature competitions in sand castle design, sand sculpture, sand relief and wind sculpture. Contestants may work individually or in teams. Entries in the sand castle, sand sculpture and sand relief competitions are judged for creativity of concept and design, as well as excellence of craft and detail. Entries in the wind sculpture competition are evaluated according to structural development, surface decoration and ability to fly. SCAD faculty members judge all competitions.

The Savannah College of Art and Design’s annual Sidewalk Arts Festival draws thousands of visitors each year to view temporary chalk masterpieces created on the sidewalks of historic Forsyth Park in Savannah. Participants represent SCAD’s many areas of study; different artistic styles are inspired by different cultures, interests and disciplines. The event features a chalk art competition with prizes awarded in three categories: students, alumni and prospective students. Children are invited to participate in dedicated drawing areas. Food and drinks will be available. Admission is free and open to the public. http://www.scad.edu/info-for/alumni/calendar.cfm

A favorite Savannah photographer LeeAnn Ritch is offering a fabulous spring special: A photography session, online proofing and high-resolution CD for $350 plus tax (Regular cost is $575)!

The Savannah family portrait photographer and mother of two specializes in newborn, baby, child, and family photography. LeeAnn is known for shooting warm, candid portraits like these pictured here.

Check out more of her work by clicking  here.

Click here to book a session. Be sure to mention SouthernMamas to take advantage of the spring special. To follow LeeAnn Ritch’s work and stay updated on her specials, be sure to “like” her Facebook page by clicking here.

 LeeAnn Ritch Photography, 912.308.9327 or email leeann@leeannritchphotography.com , www.leeannritchphotography.com LeeAnn Ritch Photography is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

Savannah Yoga Center at 1319 Bull St. believes that moms and dads should be able to grow a yoga practice while raising kids. While you find your center, your kiddo will be enjoying structured activities with other children right in the other room. Childcare at Savannah Yoga Center provides organized learning, yoga, & skill development projects for ages 6mo – 5yrs. Cost is $5 per child, $3 per additional sibling.

Child Care Times:
Tuesday 10am-11:45am
Wednesday10:30am-12:15pm
Thursday 10am-11:45am
Friday 10:15am-12:00pm

Please reserve childcare 24hrs in advanced via email: savannahyoga@gmail.com. For more info. on childcare at Savannah Yoga Center, click here.

Savannah Yoga Center also wants to encourage practicing yoga WITH your child. Which is why Savannah Yoga Center offers a Mommy and Baby (for babies 9 – 14 months old.) yoga class at 10:15 am Mondays and a Mommy and Infants (for Infants 6wks to 8-9 months old; pre-crawling) yoga class at 11:45 am Mondays. Click here for more info on those classes.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1319 Bull Street, Savannah, 31401, email: savannahyoga@gmail.com, (912) 232-2994, www.savannahyoga.com Savannah Yoga Center is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor

Spring is about to be here in Savannah, finally! Fabulous jewelry and accessory trunk show at The Savannah Soap Co. hosted by Colleen Spencer with her amazing “Stella & Dot” collection. Come in and see this celebrity coveted jewelry collection for yourself. Fabulous free door prizes, freshly brewed gourmet teas, and refreshments. The Savannah Soap Co. is a child-friendly atmosphere. In addition, bring in your comforters for a spring cleaning and a 20% discount as well as a 15% discount on all of our products. Check out these totally fantastic accessories yourself by clicking here! They really are stunning.

Kottage Kids boutique apparel and accessories offers timeless treasures including smocked clothing, classic children’s footwear and unique gifts for moms as well.

You’re invited to preview the latest in children’s boutique apparel and accessories for spring at the Kottage Kids Launching Party, 10 AM-4 PM Sat. March 26 at Grand Lake Lodge & Spa, 815 Southbridge Blvd., Savannah 31405.

Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover will be accepted. A $10 gift certificate to Kottage Kids will given away.

Kottage Kids specializes in home parties. Invite your friends and Kottage Kids brings the shop to you. What a fun twist to your next kid-friendly gathering. Kottage Kids offers incentives when you host the following types of parties: mommy parties, trunk shows, grandparent parties, baby showers.

Kottage Kids, info@kottagekids.com, 912.412.0542, www.kottagekids.com

Safe Kids Savannah will accept donations for a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., March 14-18 at the Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. Anyone dropping off items is asked to enter the Health Department from Sallie Mood Drive.

Items should be gently used and can range from bric-a-brac to furniture. Arrangements can also be made to have items picked up. For more information on item donation or to arrange for the pick up of items, please call 912-353-3148 or e-mail amgramza@dhr.state.ga.us.

The yard sale will be 8 a.m. to noon Sat. March 19, at the dog exercise area at Lake Mayer which is the large grassy area located at the corner of Sallie Mood and Montgomery Crossroads in Savannah. All proceeds will benefit Safe Kids Savannah, a local coalition of organizations and concerned individuals with the common goal of preventing accidental childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability among children ages 1 to 14. For more information, visit www.safekidssavannah.org .

Preview the latest in children’s boutique apparel and accessories for spring at the Kottage Kids Launching Party. Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover will be accepted. Expect to find timeless treasures including traditional smocked clothing, classic children’s footwear and unique gifts for moms as well. A $10 gift certificate to Kottage Kids will given away. www.kottagekids.com

Art classes with Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway are a big hit with toddlers and preschoolers. Melissa makes the art classes fun and educational by first reading a different art book for kids each class, then doing art projects based on the book. 

It’s time to sign up for the 2011 Spring Art Sessions for Children at Melissa’s Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio.

Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway

New Spring 2011 Classes include:

The Scribblin’ Squirrels
Ages 2-3
Saturdays 10 – 10:45am
March 26 – April 19th
$60 for 4 classes
The two’s must be accompanied by an adult

The Paintin’ Pandas
Ages 4-5
Saturdays 11:15 – Noon
March 26 – April 19th
$70 for 4 classes

The Creative Crickets
Ages 6-7
Saturdays 1:30 – 2:30
March 26 – April 19th
$80 for 4 classes

Art supplies included. Space is limited. Classes are small in-order to provide individualized attention. For more information or to register for a class, e-mail Melissa at melissaminerholloway@gmail.com . The classes will be held at 2323 Barnard.

Melissa Holloway received a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Art Education at Ole Miss. For the past five years she lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she earned a Masters in Art Therapy. Melissa currently works part-time at a local pre-school and also volunteers at Backus Children’s Hospital.

Art for Little Hearts and Hands is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Harlem Globetrotters, are coming to the Savannah Civic Center on Tues. 3/29 at 7 pm with their 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour at the . SAVE $7 on tickets when using the password “MOM” (some restrictions apply).
http://www.savannahga.gov/cityweb/civiccenter.nsf/60d8fcab0a461f8785256a9d0052c5cf/59c12826021724b1852572020045c64e?OpenDocument

Art classes with Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway start March 26 at Melissa’s Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio.

New Spring 2011 Classes include:

The Scribblin’ Squirrels
Ages 2-3
Saturdays 10 – 10:45am
March 26 – April 19th
$60 for 4 classes
The two’s must be accompanied by an adult

The Paintin’ Pandas
Ages 4-5
Saturdays 11:15 – Noon
March 26 – April 19th
$70 for 4 classes

The Creative Crickets
Ages 6-7
Saturdays 1:30 – 2:30
March 26 – April 19th
$80 for 4 classes

Art supplies included. Space is limited. Classes are small in-order to provide individualized attention. For more information or to register for a class, e-mail Melissa at melissaminerholloway@gmail.com . The classes will be held at 2323 Barnard.

Luna Lily’s adorable handmade children’s accessories are exactly what I’ve been searching for for my little girl’s locks.

Not only are these hair clips, felties, felt flowers, headbands, hats made from recycled materials. But the are also handmade by a Southern mama right here in our Savannah! Green and sustainable hair accessories? That’s right. Most Luna Lily products are made with eco-fi felt, which is craft felt made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled bottles. So we are thrilled to have Luna Lily has a new SouthernMamas advertiser.

Luna Lily fun and funky hairbows, headbands and clips are available for sale online by clicking here. Special for SouthernMamas readers: enter SOUTHERNMAMA at check out for 15% off the total purchase!!

Luna Lily felties are also sold at Sara Jane Children’s Boutique , also a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

Become a Luna Lily fan on Facebook by clicking here! It’s the best place to find out about coupon codes, new products, latest giveaways and to keep track of where you can find Luna Lily Felties

Luna Lily will be at the Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale this week, Fri & Sat March 10-11 at First Presbyterian Preschool at 520 Washington Ave., Savannah , 31405 (on the corner of Washington and Paulsen streets in Ardsley Park .)
Dates of the Little Lambs sale are:
Fri., March 11, 2011 9 am-2 pm
Sat., March 12, 2011, 9 am-noon.

Spring 8 week classes schedule starts week of March 21st!

Mondays …4-5:30pm …ages 5-8 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Tuesdays …4-530pm… ages 5-6 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Wednesdays… 4-5pm… ages 9-11…. Intro into Painting with Acrylics! (Outdoor painting included)

Thursdays… 4-530pm… ages 5-7 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Private classes available year-round for ages 3-18 and now available on select Saturdays! Portfolio Development always available for students applying art magnet schools!

Enroll Today! Classes are small so space is limited!

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Save the Date!!!!!!

Summer Fine Arts Camps

Messy Mornins’
June 6-10 or June 20-24 for ages 5-7
9:00am-12:30pm
Special for Southernmamas readers: register before April 1st and receive $30 off the regular registration fee!!

Drawing Workshop
June 13-16 for ages 8-11
10am-12pm
Special for Southernmamas readers: register before April 1st and receive $30 off the regular registration fee!!

For curriculum details and pricing ….CONTACT Torrey Kist, MFA at 354-5988 or tskart@yahoo.com

Here’s the help you’ve been looking for for your struggling student – and at a discounted price, as well.

The Tutoring Center, a part of Royce Learning Center, offers one-on-one tutoring for students of all ages and abilities.

Unlike other tutoring programs, The Tutoring Center’s highly skilled tutors work individually with students to develop education plans based on their needs. Tutoring services are offered for all grade levels, preschool through college and adult.

The Tutoring Center at Royce also offers assistance in most academic subject areas, as well as study skills and standardized test preparation.

Students are matched with a tutor who is trained and experienced in areas of need, which often include learning disabilities, Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder and other learning differences. Some examples of subject areas include algebra, science, general math, social studies, SAT Prep, reading remediation and writing.

The Tutoring Center is a non-profit organization and is open to students from public and private schools. Fees are based on an hourly rate and scholarships are provide through United Way funding for those with financial need.

For the month of March, The Tutoring Center will waive registration fee for any new contracts. This is a $75 value!! To get the discount, please mention you heard The Tutoring Center on SouthernMamas.com.

For more information, or to sign up for tutoring, click here or call 912-354-4047 and speak with Sally Greenberg, Tutoring Coordinator. You can also email Sally at sgreenberg@roycelc.com .

The Tutoring Center at Royce, www.tutoringatroyce.com, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd., Savannah, GA 31406, 912.354.4047 or email sgreenberg@roycelc.com The Tutoring Center at Royce is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

Searching for the best Savannah-area summer camp to suit your child’s tastes? Check out the SouthernMamas Summer Camps 2011, a list of organizations offering summer camp programs. Be sure to tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you! The list is accessible here and by clicking on the Summer Camps 2011 tab at the top right corner of the SouthernMamas home page

There’s no charge to have your camp listed in this general list below. To have your camp name and link listed in this guide, please email the info to anne@southernmamas.com. However, we do offer SouthernMamas advertisers and non-profits the chance to include more detailed camp info on SouthernMamas (such as dates, camp themes, contact info, images) and have your camp listed in our Event Calendar. For more info on this advertising option, email anne@southernmamas.com.