Confused about which preschool is best for your child?
Be sure to check out the Pooler MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) Free Preschool Fair, 9:30-11:30 AM February 27 2013.
It will be held at First Presbyterian of Pooler, 305 HWY 80SE, Pooler.
Parents are invited to come to receive information to make preschool decisions! You do not have to be a MOPS member to attend!
For more info, please email: poolermops@gmail.com
Looking for something to do on Presidents Day when the kids are out of school?
Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah will be open 11 Am-6 PM on President’s Day, Mon. Feb. 18 2013. So bring the kids in to paint their own pottery!
Ladies Night Out @ Starlight Pottery
Thursday, February 28
6-9pm
Get your friends together for a night out!
Price of the pottery you paint is all you pay.
Call or email Starlight Pottery to reserve your table. Call 912.303.9599 or emailcontactus@starlightpottery.com
Winter Studio Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11-6
Friday
11-8
Saturday
10-8
Starlight Pottery may close one hour early if there are no painters in the studio. Call ahead if you’re coming around that time. Tel: 912.303.9599
Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406, tel. 912.303.9599, contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
The 2013 Savannah Irish Festival is February 15-16-17 at the Savannah Civic Center at Montgomery and Oglethorpe Streets in historic downtown Savannah, Ga.
2013 features world-class Irish music from John Doyle, The Cathie Ryan Band, Rathkeltair, The Dardenelles. Savannah’s own Harry O’Donoghue. Dance to the Atlanta Junior Ceili Band and the Savannah Ceili Band. All on four stages of continuous entertainment.
Plenty of Irish Dancing & dozens of vendors of quality Irish, Irish-American and Celtic merchandise.
Food prepared by Savannah’s many Irish heritage organizations. Presentations on Irish and Irish-American culture, literature and history.
Stroll through our romantic city and enjoy the largest Irish Festival in the South!
Also featured are performances by The St. Vincent’s Academy Chorale, Glor na Daire School of Irish Dance, and the Irish Dancers of Savannah.
The Children’s Stage features a free arts and crafts area, bounce houses, face painting, as well as on-going entertainment geared towards children.
The Festival Cultural Stage will provide discussions on various topics of Irish and Irish-American History, Irish Literature and Irish Music.
General Information
The festival begins Friday night Feb. 15 with a Ceili in the Civic Center Ballroom from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Those who attend the Ceili will be taught how to Irish folk dance in large groups. Saturday Feb. 16 festival hours: 10:15am until 8:00pm. Sunday Feb. 17 festival hours: 12:00pm and run until 7:00pm.
Four stages of continuous entertainment bring fun for the entire family throughout the weekend.
Hours
Fri: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FREE PUPPET PEOPLE PUPPET SHOWS at City COMMUNITY CENTERS
SPONSORED BY
The City of Savannah
The Savannah Coastal Puppetry Guild
Angela Beasley’s Puppet People Present:
BR’ER RABBIT AND FRIENDS — FOLKTALES, FABLES & FUN !
Experience timeless stories told by Joel Chandler Harris, Aesop and others through the magical art of Shadow Puppetry.
Feb 12 10:30 am Crusader Community Center
81 Coffee Bluff Villa Rd. (921-2103)
Feb 13 11:00 am Windsor Forest Center (Windsor Forest School)
308 Briarcliff Circle (921-2104)
Feb 14 10:30 am Eastside Center (Schuman Middle School)
409 Goebel Avenue (651-4325)
Feb 15 2:00 pm Rivers Edge Retirement
6206 Waters Avenue (354-6146)
Feb 20 10:00 am Liberty City Center
1401 Mills B. Lane Blvd. (650-7804)
Feb 21 1:00 pm JEA (Rambam school)
5111 Abercorn St. 355-8111
Shows are FREE, but please call the centers to make reservations.
These shows are open to seniors to school children
Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
There is still time to consign with Savannah’s BIGGEST children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids – which is set for February 28-March 2, 2013 in the same great central Savannah location at 706 Mall Boulevard, formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore!
Consignor registration is OPEN through Sunday, February 24th! Clean out and cash in, consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales! High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more. For a complete list of items High Cotton Kids accepts and does not accept click here.
This spring’s High Cotton Kids upscale resale shopping event will have thousands of 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!
High Cotton Kids Consignment Event is sponsored by The Monogram Place & Robyn’s Nest , Spices Etc., Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Christine Hall Photography and J Paige.
Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here.
High Cotton Kids Consignment Event, 706 Mall Boulevard, Formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore, February 28-March 2, 2013, www.highcottonkids.com, High Cotton Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Looking for something festive to do on Valentine’s Day (Thursday!)?
Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah will be open until 9pm on Valentine’s Day! Bring in your valentine or your kids and create something special! Plates & Mugs will be Buy One Get One 50 % off!
President’s Day
School out on President’s Day, Mon. Feb. 18?
Starlight be OPEN from 11-6 on President’s Day! Monday, February 18
Ladies Night Out @ Starlight Pottery
Thursday, February 28
6-9pm
Get your friends together for a night out!
Price of the pottery you paint is all you pay.
Call or email Starlight Pottery to reserve your table. Call 912.303.9599 or emailcontactus@starlightpottery.com
Winter Studio Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11-6
Friday
11-8
Saturday
10-8
Starlight Pottery may close one hour early if there are no painters in the studio. Call ahead if you’re coming around that time. Tel: 912.303.9599
Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406, tel. 912.303.9599, contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Make plans to check out the Little Lambs Spring 2013 Sale March 22-23 at First Presbyterian Preschool , 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, 31405
The sale items include SPRING clothing, (sizes NB to 14) and other children’s items including shoes, accessories, bedding, art work, baby necessities, maternity clothing and more! Only SPRING apparel at this sale.
Consignment registration is open & will be available through March 15. If you would like to cash in on outgrown but gently-used kid’s clothing, toys, books, etc., go to http://fpcschool.com/little-lambs/seller-tagging/ and register to become a seller.
More info here.
Sellers will receive 65% of the sales price of each item less a $5.00 selling fee, which will be deducted from your sales total. All sellers are also invited to attend the preview sale from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, March 21.
Consignors can now utilize a convenient internet- based tagging system, My Consignment Manager. This is a very simple and user-friendly system that is used by several other area consignment sales. Some of the benefits of this sale include:
-a free, easy-to-use, internet-based tagging system, similar to our current Excel tagging program but with advanced sorting capabilities
-bar-coded tags to ensure quick and accurate control of inventory and accounting
-ability to move inventory between different local sales utilizing My Consignment Manager without having to re-enter your inventory
Please go to First Presbyterian Preschool website, FPCSchool.com to find general Little Lambs sale information and a link for tagging and registration.
The sale is a fund-raiser for First Presbyterian Preschool . For more info, please email LittleLambsFPP@gmail.com. Please “like” Little Lambs Consignment Sale on Facebook here to stay updated.
Little Lambs Consignment Sale Hours:
Spring 2013
Thursday, March 21, Preview Sale for Volunteers (4:30) and Sellers (5:30) until 7:30PM.
Friday, March 22, 9-2 and 5:30-7:30 (new time!)
Saturday, March 23, 9-12, 50% reduction on selected items!
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The 2013 Savannah Irish Festival is February 15-16-17 at the Savannah Civic Center at Montgomery and Oglethorpe Streets in historic downtown Savannah, Ga.
2013 features world-class Irish music from John Doyle, The Cathie Ryan Band, Rathkeltair, The Dardenelles. Savannah’s own Harry O’Donoghue. Dance to the Atlanta Junior Ceili Band and the Savannah Ceili Band. All on four stages of continuous entertainment.
Plenty of Irish Dancing & dozens of vendors of quality Irish, Irish-American and Celtic merchandise.
Food prepared by Savannah’s many Irish heritage organizations. Presentations on Irish and Irish-American culture, literature and history.
Stroll through our romantic city and enjoy the largest Irish Festival in the South!
Also featured are performances by The St. Vincent’s Academy Chorale, Glor na Daire School of Irish Dance, and the Irish Dancers of Savannah.
The Children’s Stage features a free arts and crafts area, bounce houses, face painting, as well as on-going entertainment geared towards children.
The Festival Cultural Stage will provide discussions on various topics of Irish and Irish-American History, Irish Literature and Irish Music.
General Information
The festival begins Friday night Feb. 15 with a Ceili in the Civic Center Ballroom from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Those who attend the Ceili will be taught how to Irish folk dance in large groups. Saturday Feb. 16 festival hours: 10:15am until 8:00pm. Sunday Feb. 17 festival hours: 12:00pm and run until 7:00pm.
Four stages of continuous entertainment bring fun for the entire family throughout the weekend.
Hours
Fri: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Looking for something festive to do on Valentine’s Day (Thursday!)?
Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah will be open until 9pm on Valentine’s Day! Bring in your valentine or your kids and create something special! Plates & Mugs will be Buy One Get One 50 % off!
President’s Day
School out on President’s Day, Mon. Feb. 18?
Starlight be OPEN from 11-6 on President’s Day! Monday, February 18
Ladies Night Out @ Starlight Pottery
Thursday, February 28
6-9pm
Get your friends together for a night out!
Price of the pottery you paint is all you pay.
Call or email Starlight Pottery to reserve your table. Call 912.303.9599 or emailcontactus@starlightpottery.com
Winter Studio Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11-6
Friday
11-8
Saturday
10-8
Starlight Pottery may close one hour early if there are no painters in the studio. Call ahead if you’re coming around that time. Tel: 912.303.9599
Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406, tel. 912.303.9599, contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
On Fri. March 1 2013, Savannah Danse Theatre is offering a school show at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM for area children @ Trustee’s Theatre, 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah.
The ballet is very kid friendly! Because this is a special event, Savannah Danse Theatre is offering these shows for only $5 per ticket. Reservations are required by calling 912-897.2102
Savannah Danse Theatre is performing Sleeping Beauty March 2 at 7:00 at the Trustee’s Theatre.
4 to 7 Year Old Mini Masters art class starts Feb. 16.
Instructor: Sherah Rosen
Ages 4-7 Saturdays, 10-11:30 am, February 16–March 9, 2013
Members $100 | Non-members $125
Each day of this five-week Saturday class will explore art fundamentals through exploration of different works from master artist such as Botticelli, Il Parmigianino, and Niccolo Pisano. Each day students will view, discuss, and recreate the great works form the Uffizi collection. In the studio students will make their own paint, work with gold leaf, paint their own family portraits, and more. All materials provided.
Contact Kip Bradley, Studio Programs Manager, email bradleyk@telfair.org or call 912.790.8823.
To get more info on classes at Telfair Museums in Savannah or download an application, click here.
Don’t miss the FREE winter family stargazing event @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (formerly called The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens ) in Savannah: Gazing in the Garden!
The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in conjunction with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association invite you to a night of stargazing in the Garden. Saturday Feb. 16 2013 Dusk-10 PM. Telescopes will be set up for observation, but you are welcome to bring your own. Free & open to the public.
Before the star-gazing, you’re also invited to a free showing of the 1953 classic movie, “It Came From Outer Space” at 6pm in the Annex and stargazing afterward on the Great Lawn. Free and open to the public. This is a great family event!
Here’s a list of children’s books on astronomy:
“Night Sky Atlas” by Robin Seagell
“Astronomy” by Kristen Lippincott
“Black Holes & Other Space Oddities” by Alex Barnett
“Space” by Simon Holland
“The Solar System: An A-Z Guide” by Christina Wilsdon
“Cosmic Light Shows” by Bobbie Kalman & April Fast
“Find the Constellations” by H.A. Rey
“The Stars: A New Way to See Them” by H.A. Rey
This event is free & open to the public. Please enter the gate on US Hwy. 17.
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419. Please enter the gate on US Hwy. 17. Please call 912-921-5460 for information, http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here
The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism will be hosting a Sibshop on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 from 10am-2pm at The Chatham Academy.
This Sibshop is a FUN interactive workshop for kids ages 8-13 who have a sibling with special needs.
Limited Space available. The cost of the workshop is $10 and includes all materials and lunch. There are a limited amount of scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis.
This is an extra special opportunity since this workshop will be led by Don Meyer, the founder of Sibshops. This will serve as a demonstratioin workshop for professionals who are learning to plan and facilitate their own Sibshops. The Matthew Reardon Center is very excited to be learning from him and to host more Sibshops in our area in the future.
Lunch will be provided to the kids during the Sibshop. If your child has a food allergy or dietary restrictions it may be best for them to bring a lunch from home.
If you have questions or need more information contact Jennifer McGee, LPC at jennifermcgee@matthewreardon.org or 912.355.9098
Chatham Academy, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd, Savannah, 31416, http://savannahsibshop.eventbrite.com/#
Working moms, you spoke and Stroller Strides of Savannah listened!
Beginning this Saturday, February 9, Stroller Strides of Savannah will offer Saturday classes at 9:30 am at JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill! Class will be lead by an instructor, certified in pre and post-natal fitness. The cost of the Saturday class will be $8. Make it a family event and bring your significant other for FREE!
Come try it out and see for yourself why Stroller Strides® is the country’s largest stroller fitness program for moms offering pre and post-natal fitness classes for every stage of motherhood.To pre-register for Saturday classes click HERE.
For additional information, like the Stroller Strides of Savannah Facebook page here, email natalialucero@strollerstrides.net or call Natalia Lucero at (910) 987-5943. Stroller Strides of Savannah can’t wait to meet you and your family!
For more information contact: Natalia Lucero at natalialucero@strollerstrides.net , visit www.strollerstrides.com or facebook Stroller Strides of Savannah at https://www.facebook.com/StrollerStridesOfSavannah. Stroller Strides of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
UPDATE: Congratulations winners Kim Rowe and Mary Brady Srinivas!
What a fun and useful giveaway we have this week: FREE Newborn Session with Stayce Koegler Photography in Savannah.
To enter to win, “like” the Stayce K Photography Facebook page here. On her FB wall, please tell Stayce what you love most about being a “Southern Mama!” And please say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Deadline to enter is 9 PM Tues. Feb. 12. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.
Stayce Koegler Photography ‘Teeny Weeny Sessions!” Newborn Sessions are available at Stayce’s in-home studio or the comfort of your own home.
Stayce’s goal is to capture those tiny toes, those perfectly round cheeks and that soft skin before you blink and they are off to college!
Your Stayce Koegler Photography session is custom to your new addition and there is never any rush. Sessions can last up to 2 hours with plenty of time for nursing or snuggling when needed.
Bring your newborn hats along or your favorite blanket. Stayce will have all her goodies, too!
Session Fee is $175 and includes an online gallery of images and up 10 images of your choice on a disc for your own printing.
A portion of all session fees will be donated to the Josephine De Mello SIDS Foundation.
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.
Don’t miss out on some AMAZING deals this Saturday at Savannah Boutique Warehouse Sale! Enjoy of your favorite 12 local boutiques, including Sara Jane Children’s Boutique for as they offer DEEP discounts most between 50% and 75% off! This Saturday only at Savannah Arts Academy. You don’t want to miss out!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/SavannahBoutiqueWarehouseSale?fref=ts
Sara Jane Children’s Boutique in Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
The Sandbox – An Interactive Children’s Museum hosts a weekly “Imagination Hour” every Thursday, at 10:30 am.
Come for a story time followed by a related arts and crafts project. Each month features a fun and unique theme and is geared for children age 5 and under; siblings and guests are welcome as well. Classes are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and assist their child with the art project and everyone is encouraged to stay and play in the museum following the program.
The Imagination Hour program cost is included in the museum admission fee and in the Family Membership annual fee. Come each week and have fun learning about a variety of subjects ranging from nature, recycling, nursery rhymes, health and wellness, and science.
Space limited. Sign up when checking in at the registration desk.
February 28: Froggy Gets Dressed
$5.00 Saturdays in February
To celebrate 2013, admission will be discounted to $5.00 per person every Saturday in February. Tell your friends and family! No other coupons valid except Groupon.
Hours at The Sandbox
Open Presidents Day
Regular Winter Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Is., S.C. 29928 Contact information: 843-842-7645, crinefart@thesandbox.org , www.thesandbox.org
The Sandbox – An Interactive Children’s Museum hosts a weekly “Imagination Hour” every Thursday, at 10:30 am.
Come for a story time followed by a related arts and crafts project. Each month features a fun and unique theme and is geared for children age 5 and under; siblings and guests are welcome as well. Classes are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and assist their child with the art project and everyone is encouraged to stay and play in the museum following the program.
The Imagination Hour program cost is included in the museum admission fee and in the Family Membership annual fee. Come each week and have fun learning about a variety of subjects ranging from nature, recycling, nursery rhymes, health and wellness, and science.
Space limited. Sign up when checking in at the registration desk.
February 7: The Berenstein Bears Pet Show
February 14: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch
February 21: The Silver Locket
February 28: Froggy Gets Dressed
$5.00 Saturdays in February
To celebrate 2013, admission will be discounted to $5.00 per person every Saturday in February. Tell your friends and family! No other coupons valid except Groupon.
Hours at The Sandbox
Open Presidents Day
Regular Winter Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Is., S.C. 29928 Contact information: 843-842-7645, crinefart@thesandbox.org , www.thesandbox.org
The Sandbox – An Interactive Children’s Museum offers $5.00 Saturdays in February
To celebrate 2013, admission will be discounted to $5.00 per person every Saturday in February. Tell your friends and family! No other coupons valid except Groupon.
Hours at The Sandbox
Open Presidents Day
Regular Winter Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Is., S.C. 29928 Contact information: 843-842-7645, crinefart@thesandbox.org , www.thesandbox.org
5:30 PM Sat. Feb. 9
South Carolina’s Columbia City Ballet brings the fairy tale Snow White to life in ballet. $13.00 – $35.00 @ Johnny Mercer Theatre in the Savannah Civic Center
http://savannahcivic.com/
We’re thrilled to tell you about a new Savannah preschool opening this year in a centrally-located area.
The JEA Preschool Savannah, located in the Jewish Educational Alliance community center at 5111 Abercorn Street, will open its doors in August 2013!
Enrollment is now open. The registration forms are available for download on the JEA Preschool Savannah website. Visit it by clicking here.
The new preschool will include renovated and spacious classrooms and outdoor learning space where children will participate in hands-on learning.
The school will serve the needs of children ages 16 months through 4 years.
The curriculum focuses on the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting led by qualified and experienced teachers.
The core program is available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended hours are available daily from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
JEA Preschool Savannah is open to both JEA members and non members.
For more information on JEA Preschool Savannah, please call the Director Jodi Sadler at 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org or visit www.savannahjea.org .
JEA Preschool Savannah, 5111 Abercorn St., Savannah, www.savannahjea.org, 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org JEA Preschool is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
“Babies respond to all the stimuli around them…and when you combine music and rhythm and cuddling and fun, the benefits are immeasurable.”
Register now for Studio 2424 Musikgarten Spring Session.
Musikgarten Studio 2424 offers parent-and-me classes for ages 0-5 at 10 AM & 4:30 PM every Wednesday at Monkey Joe’s, 311 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah as well as classes in @ Averitt Center in Statesboro. Pre-register at www.gmwmg.com
Studio 2424 – Music is FUNdamental: Come over and PLAY! Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head, Statesboro tel: 912-434-1604 or 866-645-7501, http://www.gmwmg.com Studio 2424 is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
