Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Open Houses
11 AM Feb 25 2012
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is a Montessori Learning Community serving children three years old through the second grade. The school is growing and will add a grade each year until a full compliment of elementary classrooms is reached. Currently, the school has openings in the 3-year old program, 4-year old program, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade and Fourth Grade for the 2012-13 school year. If you would like more information on enrolling your child, please contact the school office at 912-238-1973 or visit the school website at www.cemco.org .

For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Open House
12:30 – 3:30 PM Sunday, January 29
11500 Middleground Road, Savannah, 31419
www.cabrini-sav.org

For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School Open House for prospective parents & students
Thurs. Jan. 26 2012
The Pre-kindergarten (three & four year old classes) & Kindergarten portion will take place from 9:30-11:30AM
Grades first through eighth will take place from 5:30-7:30PM
Please contact the Admissions office at (912) 897-5224 to register for the Open House.
Visit www.saintpetertheapostle.com for more information.
Located on Wilmington Island, Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School has been providing students with a strong, faith-based education for over 60 years. Saint Peter the Apostle School provides preschool through eighth grade students an education that nurtures a sense of community, a respect for learning, and an opportunity for personal growth.
The school offers a challenging academic program that includes: Small class sizes, SMART Board technology in every classroom, a state-of-the-art computer lab, Spanish and music for all grades, fine art enrichments, and an extensive athletic program. Saint Peter the Apostle School is part of the Savannah Dioceses and has received accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC).

For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Risen Savior Preschool Open House
6 PM Tues. Jan. 24 2012
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
1755 Quacco Road
Pooler, GA 31322
912-925-9431
http://www.risensaviorchurch.net/

For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Check out these two classes happening at Just for Baby & More, Savannah

Cloth Diapering Basics
Saturday March 10th
10am-12pm
Come learn cloth diapering 101! Kelli Brown will teach the class and she is sure to load you up on all the information for you to make an informed decision if cloth diapering is right for your family! She will teach you how to cloth diaper and how to take care of your diapers!
This class is FREE but you need to RSVP: casey@justforbaby.net or 912-355-4455

Breastfeeding Basics
Saturday March 24th
10am – 12pm
Come learn the basics of breastfeeding. This class is taught by Lactation Consultant Sarah Brunson MS, RLS, IBCL. Sarah will share the information about breastfeeding techniques including; positioning, what to expect from yourself and your baby and she will be prepared to answer all of your questions!
$10 per person/ $15 per couple
If you are interested in joining, please email casey@justforbaby.net or call (912) 355-4455

“Like” Just for Baby & More on Facebook here to stay connected and informed about deals and special events like this.

Just for Baby & More has friendly and knowledgeable staff who would love to show you our variety of products and help you find the perfect items for your family; Sunday Closed. 912.355.4455. Located at 7701 Waters Ave., Savannah, 31406, http://www.justforbaby.net/start.php

Check out these two classes happening at Just for Baby & More, Savannah

Cloth Diapering Basics
Saturday March 10th
10am-12pm
Come learn cloth diapering 101! Kelli Brown will teach the class and she is sure to load you up on all the information for you to make an informed decision if cloth diapering is right for your family! She will teach you how to cloth diaper and how to take care of your diapers!
This class is FREE but you need to RSVP: casey@justforbaby.net or 912-355-4455

Breastfeeding Basics
Saturday March 24th
10am – 12pm
Come learn the basics of breastfeeding. This class is taught by Lactation Consultant Sarah Brunson MS, RLS, IBCL. Sarah will share the information about breastfeeding techniques including; positioning, what to expect from yourself and your baby and she will be prepared to answer all of your questions!
$10 per person/ $15 per couple
If you are interested in joining, please email casey@justforbaby.net or call (912) 355-4455

“Like” Just for Baby & More on Facebook here to stay connected and informed about deals and special events like this.

Just for Baby & More has friendly and knowledgeable staff who would love to show you our variety of products and help you find the perfect items for your family; Sunday Closed. 912.355.4455. Located at 7701 Waters Ave., Savannah, 31406, http://www.justforbaby.net/start.php

2 Cutie Patooties Spring Line is out!!!

2 Cutie Patooties wants to show their best customers the Spring line before anyone else views it!

Stop by the 2 Cutie Patooties store, inside of Just for Baby and More on Waters Avenue Thursday, January 26th from 3-7pm! There will be great sales and awesome door prizes! Cutie Consultants will be on hand to answer all of your questions!

RSVP: 912-856-7096 or email 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com

2 Cutie Patooties “Embroidery & Gifts for the Busy Woman” , 912-856-7096, email 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com www.2cutiepatooties.com, 7701 Waters Ave. inside JUST FOR BABY & MORE. 2 Cutie Patooties is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Opening Jan. 20 at The Savannah Children’s Theatre: “Seussical, The Musical,” a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza.

The show brings to life all the favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton theElephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. “Oh, the The Things You Can Think” captures the show’s spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Mainstage production feature both adult and children performers, along with a live orchesta. Jan. 20-22, 27-29 and Feb. 3-5. Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. (Secret tip: The Savannah Children’s Theatre’s Mainstage productions are the theatre’s biggest shows of the year and are so popular they typically sell out by the final weekend)

Tickets can be purchased at www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  or at the theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive, Crossroad Shopping Center, next to the Piggly Wiggly. 912-238-9015.

CRITZ TYBEE RUN FEST:
The Critz Tybee Run Fest, which takes place on Tybee Island, Georgia February 3-4, 2012, offers five races over the course of two days totaling a marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Proceeds from the event provide scholarships to local community organizations to foster the spirit of health and education.

North Beach Grill 5K Friday night at the Lighthouse
Sundae Cafe 10K Saturday morning at 7:00am
Critz Half Marathon Saturday morning at 8:30am
Lighthouse Pizza 2.8 Mile Beach Run Saturday afternoon at 12:00pm
YMCA 1 Mile Run Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm

You can do 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 events – whichever you choose. If you participate in all 5 events, the distances add up to 26.2 miles – a full marathon. We are very excited about bringing this event to you and hope you will be excited about taking on the challenge!

To register for the Critz Tybee Run Fest or for additional information, please visit www.critztybeerun.com.

SouthernMamas.com checked out Tellus Science Museum for the first time over the long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend & we highly recommend visiting this northwest Georgia science museum the next time you are in Atlanta.

Tellus is a 120,000-square foot museum in Cartersville just off I-75 at exit 293. (about a 45 minute drive north of Atlanta) Tellus features four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion and The Collins Family My Big Backyard. There’s also a 120-seat digital planetarium and an observatory.

My 5-year old son particularly liked the 80 foot-long Apatosaurus; 9-foot wide jaw of a Megaladon – a shark found in the oceans that was larger than a school bus; the T-rex; and the always alluring dinosaur poop. Kids can also see a replica Wright flyer, conduct hands-on experiments with light, sound, magnets; pan for gems and minerals; dig for fossils; and more.

The museum is open seven days a week, Monday-Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM. Call 770-606-5700 or click here for more information.

Admission (Includes Fossil Dig & Gem Panning)

Members – Free
Adults – $12
Children (3 – 17) – $8
Student with ID – $8
Active Military with ID – Free
Seniors (65+) – $10

Planetarium
Must include paid admission to museum
$3 – Must include paid admission, free member admission, or complimentary admission pass
$2 – second planetarium show for an individual during one visit
Basic Members – $2 planetarium show (free museum admission)
Leadership Members – no charge

Tellus Science Museum is on Facebook here.

Clay Classes now available at Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah.

Starlight Pottery is excited to announce that clay classes will be available for ages 5 & older starting Mon. Jan. 30 2012! Class time is 4:30-5:30 PM. Cost: $30 + Tax covers all clay supplies, firings and painting.

If you’d like to sign up for a class or want to know more about it, contact Starlight Pottery at 912.303.9599 or email at contactus@starlightpottery.com .

Wheel Lessons Available, too!
Ever wanted to learn how to use the pottery wheel to make your own pottery? Starlight Pottery now has an instructor available to teach anyone!
Pottery Wheel Lessons by Appointment
Cost: $45 + Tax for 1 hour with Starlight’s instructor, Laurel, and 3lbs of clay.
Price includes all supplies, firings, and painting.

Call or email today to set up your appointment for the wheel! 912.303.9599 or contactus@starlightpottery.com

“Like” Starlight Pottery on Facebook here to stay updated about art classes & events.

Winter/Spring Studio Hours at Starlight Pottery: Monday 11-6, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday – Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6, Sunday Closed

Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah GA. 31406, 912.303.9599, email contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ , On Facebook here. Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

International Baccalaureate – Learning for Real Life
Southwest Chatham Library
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m.
Representatives from area schools will present and answer questions about the International Baccalaureate Programs available in Chatham County. The IB Program is for families who want their children to maximize their educational opportunities to become successful in a global society. Come see how students aged 3 to 19 are growing and developing the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.
Children are welcome.

For school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Pajama-Rama
Pooler Library
Monday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
Listen to some funny stories, sign silly songs and learn new fingerplays and rhymes for ages 2 to 6 years-old. Wear your pajamas, slippers and bring your favorite stuffed animal!

Time to register for Junior Ranger Saturdays at Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah.

Starting Saturday, Feb 4, 2012, children ages 8-12 can participate in 6 weeks of hands-on programming and earn your Jr. Ranger patch along the way. Weekly events to include birding, hiking, fishing, and exploring the park’s Interpretive Center and meeting the critters that live in the reptile room.

6 Saturdays from February 4 – March 10
12:30pm-4pm (March 10th is from 4pm-8pm)
Ages 8-12

Come and join the staff from Skidaway Island State Park as they take an adventure into our natural and cultural heritage. Join the group for six Saturdays full of crafts, hikes, games and more as they learn and have fun. The program only accepts 12 kids so sign up as soon as possible to guarantee a spot. Please make sure to have your kids eat lunch before coming to camp. Light snacks will be provided.

Cost: $60 for 6 weeks. If you have any questions, contact the park at 912-598-2300

The first sign of spring in our area isn’t pollen, robins or the start of baseball. It’s that favorite spring tradition: Coastal Kids Market Spring 2012 consignment sale, set for March 1-3 2012.

You simply cannot afford to miss this event, which is the spot to hit for boutique bargains in the Coastal Empire. Coastal Kids Market sells only gently-worn designer items deemed too cute to resist!

Consignment registration is currently under way. Sell your upscale children’s clothing, shoes and accessories for cash! Details here. Designed to make resale easy for moms, Coastal Kids Market ’s busy mom’s tagging service allows you to consign your children’s outgrown items even if you don’t have time to enter your inventory and tag your items. Let Coastal Kids Market do the work for you. Tagging service consignors receive 50 percent of their items selling price. Email or call Coastal Kids Market to make arrangements for them to pick up your items.

Advertise with Coastal Kids Market , which now offers FOUR ways to advertise. Details here.

Seven popular vendors are already signed up for the upcoming sale. Click here to see who the vendors are or to sign up to become a vendor at an upcoming sale. 

Register now to get your first choice of volunteer shifts and drop-off times. Check out the Coastal Kids Market Web site here for info.

Stay connected and get updates about this popular sale by liking Coastal Kids Market on Facebook here.

Coastal Kids Market Spring 2012 SALE DATES
Thursday, March 1, CHARITY HOUR: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Details here)
Open to Public: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, March 2, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
**Select items will be half price on Saturday

Coastal Kids Market, The Shops at Godley Station ~ Pooler Parkway, 107 Grand Central Blvd. Suite 202 (formerly Moonlight Mattress), www.coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

Bacon Park Christian Day School is dedicated to providing children K-6th grade a traditional education combining challenging academics and character development in a Christian family atmosphere.

The school’s small classes will afford children more individual instruction time.

As part of character development, children are taught about honesty, integrity, good manners, and respect for God, family, friends, and community.

If you are looking for a nurturing environment where your child is valued as an individual and family involvement is encouraged, Bacon Park Christian Day School welcomes you to visit the school. More info here.

Bacon Park Chrisian Day School, 5411 Skidaway Road, Savannah, 31406, (912) 484-9880, email baconparkchristian@gmail.com , www.baconparkchristiandayschool.com Bacon Park Christian Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

How is this for a sweet deal on something you’ll treasure forever: half off a session fee with Stayce Koegler Photography  for all SouthernMamas.com readers!

One glimpse at the Web site for Stayce Koegler Photography– or just a look at her fresh, whimsical work pictured with this post – and you’ll quickly understand just how enticing a deal this is. Book a session between now and Feb. 29 and Stayce K will give you 50 percent off your session fee! Your session can be scheduled for any future date in 2012. Mention SouthernMamas.com to receive the discount.

Stayce Koegler Photography specializes in Family and Child portrait photography serving the coast of Georgia and North Florida.

Stayce lives in Savannah with her husband and their two children. Relaxed, natural family and child portrait photos — usually taken outdoors — will capture your child’s spirit.

Stayce makes the pricing and package options simple. If you don’t find what you’re looking for in the pricing list here, just say the word and she’ll create a custom package that suits your needs.

Stay connected with Stayce K Photography by “liking” her Facebook page here.

Stayce Koegler Photography, www.staycekoegler.com, staycekoegler@hotmail.com Stayce Koegler Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Clay Classes now available at Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah.

Starlight Pottery  is excited to announce that clay classes will be available for ages 5 & older starting Mon. Jan. 30 2012! Class time is 4:30-5:30 PM. Cost: $30 + Tax covers all clay supplies, firings and painting.

If you’d like to sign up for a class or want to know more about it, contact  Starlight Pottery at 912.303.9599 or email at contactus@starlightpottery.com .

Wheel Lessons Available, too!
Ever wanted to learn how to use the pottery wheel to make your own pottery?  Starlight Pottery  now has an instructor available to teach anyone!
Pottery Wheel Lessons by Appointment
Cost: $45 + Tax for 1 hour with Starlight’s instructor, Laurel, and 3lbs of clay.
Price includes all supplies, firings, and painting.

Call or email today to set up your appointment for the wheel! 912.303.9599 or contactus@starlightpottery.com

“Like” Starlight Pottery on Facebook here to stay updated about art classes & events.

Winter/Spring Studio Hours at Starlight Pottery: Monday 11-6, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday – Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6, Sunday Closed

Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah GA. 31406, 912.303.9599, email contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ , On Facebook here. Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

 The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens is hosting Gazing in the Garden!

The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens in conjunction with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association invite you to a night of stargazing in the Garden. Saturday, January 28, 2012, 5-9pm. Telescopes will be set up for observation, but you are welcome to bring your own.

(Speaking of stargazing, keep checking SouthernMamas.com for updates about the re-opening of Statesboro’s Georgia Southern Planetarium, which is undergoing renovations to a Digistar 4 full dome digital planetarium system. In Feb. 2012, at a date & time to be announced, the GSU Planetarium will host a free public, new full dome digital show, WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE. Details coming soon to SouthernMamas.com)

The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419. Please call 912-921-5460 for information, http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here

We love that The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens is hosting what sounds like an unique, fun & educational event: Gazing in the Garden!

The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens in conjunction with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association invite you to a night of stargazing in the Garden. Saturday, January 28, 2012, 5-9pm. Telescopes will be set up for observation, but you are welcome to bring your own.

(Speaking of stargazing, keep checking SouthernMamas.com for updates about the re-opening of Statesboro’s Georgia Southern Planetarium, which is undergoing renovations to a Digistar 4 full dome digital planetarium system. In Feb. 2012, at a date & time to be announced, the GSU Planetarium will host a free public, new full dome digital show, WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE. Details coming soon to SouthernMamas.com)

The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419. Please call 912-921-5460 for information, http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here

Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids – is set for February 23-25 2012 at 706 Mall Boulevard, Formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore!

Come shop consignment at it’s finest. High Cotton Kids  is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both! This spring’s upscale resale shopping event will include high end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers. Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands at a fraction of the retail price! There is something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all spring and summer.

Do you want to shop early for the best selection? Come to the Shop for a Cause Presale on Thursday, February 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. High Cotton Kids is partnering with The Next Generation at Memorial Health Backus Children’s Hospital to help brighten the day of a child in the hospital.  HCK will be collecting gift cards to be used for birthday celebrations and/or end-of- chemotherapy parties. Please bring your gift cards to Target, Walmart or Toys-R-Us and shop one hour early, before the show opens to the public! Minimum amount of $5 is requested and more is greatly appreciated! Monetary Donations of $5 or more will also be accepted at the door as your entry pass. Join The Next Generation now and receive two Preview Party tickets!

Consignor registration is open now through Sunday, February 19th! Clean out and cash in, all consignors keep 65% of your sales! Bring your gently loved children’s items to our consignment marketplace and let HCK do the selling. High Cotton Kids also accepts high end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, art work, baby and nursery necessities (ie. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, dvds and more. For a complete list of items HCK accepts and do not accept, click here

High Cotton Kids thanks it’s sponsors The Monogram Place & Robyn’s Nest , Pediatric Dentistry  and JPaige. Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here

High Cotton Kids Spring & Summer 2012 Show Hours
Thursday, February 23rd
5:00 – 6:00 pm Shop for a Cause Presale  benefiting The Next Generation. Check the details to shop early!
6:00 – 8:00 pm Open to the Public
*Military and Expecting/First Time Moms with Children under 12months of age may register for early entry during the presale by emailing HCK at info@highcottonkids.com .

Friday, February 24th 9:00 am – 3:00pm
Saturday, February 25th 9:00 am – 1:00pm (Select items will be 40% OFF)

High Cotton Kids, 706 Mall Boulevard (formerly Seeds of Faith Christian Bookstore), www.highcottonkids.com , email info@highcottonkids.com High Cotton Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah is a great, creative spot for children’s art birthday parties. Scribble also offers children art classes. New Winter schedule includes Pre-K art and Portfolio prep (great for those trying for the Savannah Arts Academy). 10 percent discount for siblings. Scribble also offers girls’ night out adult workshops where you can turn your favorite photograph into a work of art. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

2 Cutie Patooties Spring Line is out!!!

2 Cutie Patooties wants to show their best customers the Spring line before anyone else views it!

Stop by the 2 Cutie Patooties store, inside of Just for Baby and More on Waters Avenue Thursday, January 26th from 3-7pm! There will be great sales and awesome door prizes! Cutie Consultants will be on hand to answer all of your questions!

RSVP: 912-856-7096 or email 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com

2 Cutie Patooties “Embroidery & Gifts for the Busy Woman” , 912-856-7096, email 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com www.2cutiepatooties.com, 7701 Waters Ave. inside JUST FOR BABY & MORE. 2 Cutie Patooties is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.