Savannah Country Day School students present Annie, Jr!

Starring the amazing students of the SCDS Middle School Drama Department. Directed by DJ Queenan, Musical Direction by Warren Heilman and Choreography by Muriel Miller.

Showtimes: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 25th, 26th & 27th at 7:00 PM

Tickets: Adults $12.00/Students $8.00

Jelks Auditorium, SCDS Campus (824 Stillwood Drive)

More information, call 912.925.8800

Savannah Country Day School, 824 Stillwood Drive, Savannah, 31419 http://www.savcds.org/

If you only buy one children’s music CD this season, make it “Blue Clouds” by Elizabeth Mitchell & You Are My Flower.

It’s rather common in reviews of kids’ music to say that the tunes are so solid and fun, you’ll find yourself listening to it (and crooning along) long after you dropped off the kids at school. But never has it been more true than for this beautiful album.

We here at the SouthernMamas.com have been listening to this family-centric CD non-stop since the review copy arrived. And the kids like it, too.

See what we’re talking about: listen to Kooks, Blue Clouds & Froggie Went A Courtin’ by clicking here.

Mitchell transforms classic rock songs by David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, and others into folk songs that will just break your heart. Speaking of heart-break, prepare yourself for Mitchell’s rendition of “I Wish You Well” by Bill Withers. If you’re a parent, chances are you won’t make it through without tearing up.

Listening again and again to “Blue Clouds,” it’s easy to see that Mitchell looks to her childhood memories of 1970s radio on road trips in the family station wagon, and the result is her moving versions of “Kooks” by David Bowie, “May This Be Love” by Jimi Hendrix, “Blue Sky” by The Allman Brothers Band, “Everyone” by Van Morrison.

We also adore the CD cover illustrations by renowned children’s illustrator/writer Remy Charlip, whose 1969 book Arm in Arm provided artwork for the album package and lyrics for the song of the same title. Charlip also helped inspire the 2007 Caldecott Medal-winning book The Invention of Hugo Cabret (adapted for the Academy Award-winning film Hugo), written and illustrated by Brian Selznick (who also contributes to the liner notes in Blue Clouds).

Selznick writes: “You listen to [Mitchell’s] voice and instantly feel like her friend…. The songs on this album seem like a patchwork of memories we’ve always shared.”

We couldn’t agree more. If only Mitchell’s concert tour included Savannah!

Get updates at www.youaremyflower.org

Disclosure: We received CDs at no cost to review.

Baby Sign & Read Classes for parents with children from the ages of 0-3 yrs old are now being offered in Savannah by Giving in Love, Inc.

Sign & Read classes focus on parent-child interactions, communication, and reading. Parents learn how they can nurture their child’s language, cognitive and social-emotional development through three key areas of communication: talking, reading and signing.

There are 6 classes (no class during the week of Thanksgiving) in the first session. Class options are 10:30am or 11 am beginning Oct. 31 2012 at 1900 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401 & an recently added class: 10:30am on Mondays starting 10/29 at 1910 Abercorn St, Savannah, 31401.

For more information, please call (912) 388-1658 or visit www.givinginlove.org “Like” Giving in Love on Facebook here.

Giving in Love, Inc is a non-profit & a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

On Oct. 28 , check out the Hoop Making workshop to ONLY at Ganesha’s Place, Savannah’s new therapeutic yoga studio!

To register or more information, (912)665-4199 or www.ganeshasplace.com

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Oh Baby! Fitness offers a variety of exercise programs in Savannah for new and expectant moms.

Mommy-and-me water exercise classes
Looking for a class where you can get fit, bond with your baby and make new friends? Register for H2O Baby! Mom and baby exercise classes: Oct 2-Nov. 6 11:30 AM Tuesdays at the Chatham County Aquatic Center . For more info or to register click here

Pregnancy Water aerobics
Oh Baby! Fitness will also offer Pregnancy Water Aerobics at Chatham County Aquatic Center Oct. 2-Nov. 6 at 12:15 PM Tuesdays. For more info or to register click here.

Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.

Chatham County Aquatic Center is at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah.

Oh Baby! Fitness gives new and expectant moms a place to find support, make friends, get fit and bond with their babies. Oh Baby! Fitness programs allow Mom to get out of the house, get her body back in shape and spend time with baby.

To see what moms are saying about Oh Baby! Fitness programs, click here.

Oh Baby! Fitness, www.ohbabyfitness.com, @ Chatham County Aquatic Center, (912) 652-6793 & Savannah Yoga Room, (912) 898-0361 Oh Baby! Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Tybee Island Pier
Sunday October 21 6-8pm
Sponsored by: Tybee Island YMCA & Recreation
All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the cure coastal Georgia Affiliate
Event is free but please bring a donation!
Light The Night Cancer Walk
Glow sticks will be handed out for a walk in honor, remembrance or hope for all types of cancer. Those unable to walk will will have special seating at the pier.
Yoga on the beach with Blue Water Yoga
Zumba Party on the pier
Pink Paddle Out bring your surfboards or paddleboards East Coast Paddleboarding will be present with a limited number of boards
$1 raffle for great prizes
Pink hair strips Joan Mills from Salon Aqua
For more information contact:
Leah Sparks Leah.Sparks@ymcaofcoastalga.org
Tybee Island YMCA & Recreation
912-786-9622

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is coming to Savannah & SouthernMamas.com readers receive a 10% discount on classes!

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

SouthernMamas.com readers receive 10% off! When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. is celebrating Halloween Festivities at the “Spookalicious” Celebration, from 10am-5pm.

Wear your favorite costume and come enjoy holiday festivities and fun exhibits/activities at The Sandbox. Enjoy Halloween themed crafts, programs, and “Trick or Treats!” all day long. Decorate a special Halloween cookie and participate in a holiday scavenger hunt. Guess how many candy corns in the jar. Guess “What’s in the Box!” And Jump in the Sandbox’s Bounce House! There will be a bag of treats for each child.

Admission is a Saturday Play special: $5 per person.

The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645 or email crinehart@thesandbox.org, www.thesandbox.org ,

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is coming to Savannah & SouthernMamas.com readers receive a 10% discount on classes!

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

SouthernMamas.com readers receive 10% off! When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

On Oct. 28 , check out the Hoop Making workshop to ONLY at Ganesha’s Place, Savannah’s new therapeutic yoga studio!

To register or more information, (912)665-4199 or www.ganeshasplace.com

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You’ve taken your kids to see the popular Gingerbread Village at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa during the holidays every season.

Now it’s time to enter to win Savannah’s Edible Design Competition!

The Savannah Harbor Foundation and The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa are seeking entries for the upcoming twelfth annual Gingerbread Village: Savannah’s Edible Design Competition: a gingerbread-or-whatever-material-you-can-find house contest. Particular emphasis has been placed on creativity and ingenuity this year and entrants are encouraged to let their imaginations take their “designs” to the next level. Construct a gingerbread airplane or an aluminum-can Leaning Tower of Pisa—as long as all visible components of the design are edible, there are no limitations on how funky, eccentric or over-the-top entries can be.

Entries are divided into two categories, Adult (18 and over) and Student (17 and under), and anyone from elementary school classes to culinary experts and bakers are encouraged to participate in this grand event that has become such an extraordinary display of holiday spirit, creativity and talent over the last 12 years.

Third place winners have been added to each division and cash prizes have increased substantially. The Adult Division grand prize winner will receive $1,500, up from $100, and the Student Division grand prize winner will receive $500, double the amount awarded last year.

Gingerbread Village was first created in reaction to 9/11 as an opportunity to celebrate family, togetherness, and embrace life even during uncertain times. It has since grown to an annual delight that thousands come to view each year. Gingerbread Village has moved under the umbrella of a new series of holiday events called Festival of Lights (a 6-week program of fantastic light displays and nightly festive family events on Hutchinson Island starting November 23) and is sponsored by The Savannah Harbor Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, incorporated to help local and regional children’s charities and present family oriented events.

Entry forms must be received by Nov. 1 and can be downloaded by clicking here  or requested from the Gingerbread Committee ring leader, Teresa Berry (aka Mother Gingerbread) via email (Teresa.Berry@Westin.com) or phone (912.201.2048). Forms can be submitted by fax (912.201.2074) or email (Teresa.Berry@Westin.com).

Designs are due Nov. 18 and 19, and judging is scheduled to take place the evening of the 19th. A panel of professional judges will select the top entries and winners will be announced at the Savannah Harbor Foundation Boat Parade of Lights, Nov. 24.

Gingerbread Village will be unveiled in all its glorious, festive splendor Thanksgiving Day in the holiday-bedecked lobby of The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, and will be open to the public to view until New Year’s Day.
Divisions
There are two divisions this year, Adult (18 & over) and Student (17 & under), with first, second and third place prizes.
Adult
1st place: $1500
2nd place: $1000
3rd place: $500

Student
1st place: $500
2nd place: $250
3rd place: $100

There will also be General Manager’s Choice award for each division, the winners of which will receive a Weekend Getaway at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, as well as a Viewer’s Choice award, whose recipients will receive an award ribbon.

Important dates:
Entry form due: Nov. 1
Edible designs turned in: Nov. 18, 19
Judging: Nov. 19
Winners announced: Nov. 24
Houses must be picked up: Jan. 3

Contact:
Teresa Berry
Teresa.Berry@westin.com
912.201.2048

On Saturday, Oct. 27, The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. is celebrating Halloween Festivities at the “Spookalicious” Celebration, from 10am-5pm.

Wear your favorite costume and come enjoy holiday festivities and fun exhibits/activities at The Sandbox. Enjoy Halloween themed crafts, programs, and “Trick or Treats!” all day long. Decorate a special Halloween cookie and participate in a holiday scavenger hunt. Guess how many candy corns in the jar. Guess “What’s in the Box!” And Jump in the Sandbox’s Bounce House! There will be a bag of treats for each child.

Admission is a Saturday Play special: $5 per person.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ HALLOWEEN/FALL FESTIVITIES, CLICK HERE.

The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645 or email crinehart@thesandbox.org, www.thesandbox.org ,

Sycamore at The Stadium is a FREE, 2-day baseball camp Nov. 10 & 11th at Grayson Stadium in Savannah.

For boys & girls ages 8-12.
2012 Camp Schedule:

Saturday, November 10th:
8:30 – Registration
9:00- 9:15 – Welcome
9:15 – 12:25 – Work Stations
12:30 -1:00 – Chick-Fil-A Lunch
1:00 – Dismiss

Sunday, November 11th:
1:30 – Registration
2:00 – 4:20 – Games
4:25 – 4:45 – Plan of Salvation
5:00 – Dismiss

For more details or to sign up, click here.

Chris Blaine, author of the Beyond Hocus-Pocus series of preteen books will host a book signing at Barnett Educational Supplies at 38 West DeRenne Avenue from 10 AM-noon & 4-6 PM on Friday, Oct. 26 2012.

Chris Blaine, well known for his hair-raising campfire stories filled with monsters, ghouls and ghosts were originally given during Scout camping events in order to get the boys in their zipped tent, in a sleeping bag, quiet and with lights out. The series of scary short stories were taken from an oral format, set in the woods at night with Mr. Blaine’s using numerous props and, after prompting, placed into a written format some years later. A portion of the proceeds has been and will continue to be given to the Boy Scouts.

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their events/sales.

Don’t forget: For the entire month of October, Barnett Educational Supplies on West DeRenne Avenue in Savannah is having a 20% off sale on ALL Melissa & Doug products! Barnett has never had a sale like this before! The store has working-parent friendly hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. So you can swing by on the way home from work.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Oktoberfest Pint-Size Polkas

Celebrate Oktoberfest and the fall season with Mike Schneider as he presents more of the happiest music on the face of the earth! There’s something about the crisper weather in the fall that will make you want to yodel and sing “The Lumberjack Polka.” All ages.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m., Carnegie Library
Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., Southwest Chatham Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m., Hinesville Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., Bull St. Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Oglethorpe Mall Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m., Tybee Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m., Thunderbolt Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., Islands Library
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m., West Broad Library
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Rincon Library
Thursday, Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m., Pooler Library
Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m., Springfield Library

For branch addresses, click here.

Oktoberfest Pint-Size Polkas

Celebrate Oktoberfest and the fall season with Mike Schneider as he presents more of the happiest music on the face of the earth!  There’s something about the crisper weather in the fall that will make you want to yodel and sing “The Lumberjack Polka.”  All ages.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m., Carnegie Library
Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., Southwest Chatham Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m., Hinesville Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., Bull St. Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Oglethorpe Mall Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m., Tybee Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m., Thunderbolt Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., Islands Library
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m., West Broad Library
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Rincon Library
Thursday, Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m., Pooler Library
Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m., Springfield Library

For branch addresses, click here.

Over the past month, Scribble Art Studio students in Savannah have been working on creating artwork designed around TWIGS, the library’s lovable reading squirrel mascot. Scribble students did a fantastic job creating their own unique TWIGS and now all their hard work has paid off as their art will be displayed at Dick Blick Art Materials and featured in the new Live Oak Public Library coloring book!

You’re invited to join Scribble for the opening reception!

Reception: Friday, October 19th 6-8 at Dick Blick Art Materials
318 E. Broughton St. Savannah, GA 31401
Come see the wonderful artwork created in collaboration with Live Oak Public Libraries!
TWIGS will be making a special guest appearance!
Light drinks and food provided!

Get a sneak peak of Twigs by clicking here.

For more information about the show or art classes for kids, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Over the past month, Scribble Art Studio students in Savannah have been working on creating artwork designed around TWIGS, the library’s lovable reading squirrel mascot. Scribble students did a fantastic job creating their own unique TWIGS and now all their hard work has paid off as their art will be displayed at Dick Blick Art Materials and featured in the new Live Oak Public Library coloring book!

You’re invited to join Scribble for the opening reception!

Reception: Friday, October 19th 6-8 at Dick Blick Art Materials
318 E. Broughton St. Savannah, GA 31401
Come see the wonderful artwork created in collaboration with Live Oak Public Libraries!
TWIGS will be making a special guest appearance!
Light drinks and food provided!

Get a sneak peak of Twigs by clicking here.

For more information about the show or art classes for kids, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

For more info including schedule of events or to register, click here. Savannah Celtic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Ready for a night on the town with out the kiddos? Mark your calendars! You’re invited to take advantage of Parents Night Out/Fall Harvest Festival on Friday, October 19 from 6 to 10PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah.

The children will play outdoor games then come inside for more fun, crafts, and movies. Pizza and popcorn provided. $20 for the first child, $10 for additional children from the same household.

Open to the public! RSVP to Jolene Byrne at re@uusavannah.org

Event schedule for the children:

Outside Activities in the square to start the evening:
Pumpkin Rolling Race
Apple BobbingGame of Red Rover
Needle in a Haystack (Wheelbarrow of Hay with Treats Hidden Inside)
Scarecrow Dress Up Race

Indoor Activities:
Pizza and Popcorn
Pumpkin Painting / Decorating
Leaf Transfers
Duct Tape Flower Pens in Fall Colors
Toilet Paper Roll Halloween Creatures
Fall Branch Weaving
In the Movie Room:
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown and E.T.
Closing Activity:
Spooky stories (not too scary) and songs by lantern light.

The nursery will be open for the youngest children.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, www.uusavannah.org, 311 East Harris St. Troup Square, Savannah, 31401, email RE@uusavannah.org

Ready for a night on the town without the kiddos? Mark your calendars! You’re invited to take advantage of  Parents Night Out/Fall Harvest Festival on Friday, October 19 from 6 to 10PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah.

The children will play outdoor games then come inside for more fun, crafts, and movies. Pizza and popcorn provided. $20 for the first child, $10 for additional children from the same household.

Open to the public! RSVP to Jolene Byrne at re@uusavannah.org

Event schedule for the children:

Outside Activities in the square to start the evening:
Pumpkin Rolling Race
Apple BobbingGame of Red Rover
Needle in a Haystack (Wheelbarrow of Hay with Treats Hidden Inside)
Scarecrow Dress Up Race

Indoor Activities:
Pizza and Popcorn
Pumpkin Painting / Decorating
Leaf Transfers
Duct Tape Flower Pens in Fall Colors
Toilet Paper Roll Halloween Creatures
Fall Branch Weaving
In the Movie Room:
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown and E.T.
Closing Activity:
Spooky stories (not too scary) and songs by lantern light.

The nursery will be open for the youngest children.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, www.uusavannah.org, 311 East Harris St. Troup Square, Savannah, 31401, email RE@uusavannah.org

Tybee Team Melanoma Awareness & Skate Night at the Tybee Island YMCA
Fri. October 12 2012
Screenings 4-7 PM by Georgia Skin & Cancer Clinic
Skate Night 6-9 PM
Raffles

Annual Doggie Costume Contest Sunday October 14 2012 at Daffin Park on Victory Drive. Hosted by the Savannah Kennel Club.
Open to the public! Registration starts at noon; judging starts at 1 PM