Imagination Hour @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, HHI
Weekly Imagination Hour @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. features a staff chosen book and a related arts crafts project uniquely designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy one-on-one time with their children. Each week features a different story making it the perfect activity for you and your family.
Imagination Hour is geared for children age 5 and under; however, siblings and guests are always welcome to join! We invite you to stay and enjoy the museum following the program—the Learner’s Loft is home to the Sandbox’s very own library—the perfect spot to explore another story or bring a story to life with a puppet show. Let their imaginations run wild.
If you’ve been dreaming of a Disney Cruise, Two Sisters Travel has some incredible last minute deals. Select 3 or 4-night Bahamas sailings this fall onboard the Disney Dream are available at up to 25% off. Take advantage of pricing of only $150 per person, per day for a family of 4.
Disney Cruise Line offers a unique vacation experience that blends entertainment and adventure with comfort and convenience. There is something for everyone on a Disney cruise: relaxing “me” time for the adults, imaginative fun for the kids and exciting family time for all. Every voyage features the world-class hospitality that only Disney can provide, and of course, all of your favorite characters. You’ll even be able to experience the popular Halloween on the High Seas events onboard!
Currently, the Bahamas is requiring that all incoming cruise guests 12 and older must show proof of vaccination and guests younger than 12 must present a negative COVID test taken up to 5 days prior to sailing. These requirements are valid for departures Sept. 3 to Nov. 1, 2021.
Hurry & contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel for a quote and more information. These cabins will go fast.
Labor Day Festivities @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill, Sat. Sat. Sept. 4 & Mon. Sept. 6 2021 10AM-3PM
Fort McAllister State Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA
Entertaining day for the whole family. Civil War interpreters will fire cannon and rifles throughout the day. Cost: $$9 Tel: 912-727-2339.
Labor Day Commemoration @ Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway, Ga.
Saturday, Sep 4, 2021 10AM-4 PM
Fort Morris Historic Site – Midway, GA
Blacksmithing, woodworking, and other early trade skills will be demonstrated; along with musket and cannon firing demonstrations on the hour. $3- $4.50 912-884-5999.
At Creative Spirit Art School in Savannah, artist & art educator Julie Cummings offers art classes for all ages and skill levels – painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture/ceramics, mixed media, materials and techniques, skill building and experimental arts.
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Also offered: portfolio prep geared towards developing artistic skills, knowledge of materials and techniques and preparation of portfolio for middle school, high school, and college.
Art Sessions
Choose from:
Art Explorations/Portfolio Prep/
Creative Kiddos/Intermediate/Advanced Art classes
Your Session includes, 5 (60 minute) art classes with all materials included
Cost: $155 per Session
(Make up days can be scheduled for missed classes.)
Because there are no more than four students per class, Julie is able to provide an individualized teaching approach.
Julie Cummings, artist and art educator at Creative Spirit Art School in Savannah has 14+ years of experience. She also has two years of specialized post graduate Art Therapy education and experience. Julie’s education background includes: BFA Painting/Drawing, LSU; MFA Illustration, SCAD; 2 years Post Grad Ed, Art Therapy, SMWC.
Julie’s teaching experience includes: five years K-12 and 6 years at the collegiate level, AASU. Julie has experience working with individuals with special needs including older adults with memory disorders. Julie’s worked with all ages and truly believes there is an artist in everyone.
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High Cotton Kids is Savannah’s premier consignment event, specializing in boutique, quality brand children’s clothing. You will find brands such as Vineyard Vines, Kissy Kissy, Ralph Lauren, Crewcuts, Janie & Jack, Angel Dear, Cecil & Lou, Bella Bliss, SmockADot, Southern Sunshine Kids, as well as everyday brands such as UnderArmour, Nike, Gap, & H&M.
Sizes range from newborn up to young adult clothing and maternity wear, too. Looking for gently used toys, books or baby gear? Need a outfit for an upcoming event or holiday? High Cotton Kids has you covered. You will find anything and everything to keep you children well dressed and entertained.
High Cotton Kids Fall Sale will be in the same great shopping center, in the same great location as our Spring sale:
2164 E. Victory Drive
Savannah, GA 31404
Crossroads Shopping Center
Next to Savannah Children’s Theater
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Shop Early for a Cause
Tues. Sept. 21, 2021, 5:30-8PM
$5 donation to benefit P.A.C.K.
(People of Action Caring for Kids) is a 501 c-3 non-profit committed to meeting the basic needs of children in our local community and inspiring the next generation of volunteers.
For more info on P.A.C.K. Savannah, please visit https://www.packsavannah.com .
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High Cotton Kids Fall 2021 Sale Dates (Free admission):
Wednesday 9/22 5-8 PM
Thursday 9/23 10AM-7PM
Friday 9/24 10AM-7PM
*Saturday 9/25 10AM-4PM
(*select items 40% off on Saturday)
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Interested in consigning in the upcoming Fall Sale? It’s a fun and easy way to clean out your closets and playrooms while earning extra money for your holiday shopping, travel and events!
Why should you consign with High Cotton Kids?
-Locally owned, well known and trusted since 2009.
-Consignors can earn up to 75% of their total sales.
-Shop early, before the sale opens to the public.
-HCK online tagging system makes it easy and you can track your sales.
-Your items are always guaranteed and safe.
-HCK high foot traffic and advertising means mores sales for you.
Visit www.highcottonkids.com for more information and to register as a consignor or volunteer.
Caregiver and me music and motion classes for ages 0-7 with Kindermusik Savannah!
Babies younger than 2 meet Tuesdays at 11AM; ages 4.5-7 meet Monday afternoons at 4PM, and family classes for ages 0-7 combined meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10AM.
With our region’s recent back-to-school season in full gear, WTOC reported how it brought an increased number of COVID-19 cases for kids. SouthCoast Health Pediatrician Dr. Nelson Elam shared how his team is working to accommodate the rise in sick pediatric patients during this back-to-school COVID surge, such as adding new appointments, evening hours, and rescheduling well checks for children who are not sick.
Along with talking Dr. Elam, WTOC interviewed a parent about her stress of finding the time off of work for testing and the worry of her child being sick after a COVID exposure.
FREE Tinkergarten class on Sept. 16 2021 at 9:30AM at Lake Mayer Park in Savannah.
Kids fall in love with nature and the whole family connects to new friends—bring a friend and join the fun! Interested in learning more? Learn more here.
If you would like to join the Coastal Pediatrics practice, but are unsure if they are participating providers with your insurance, check their list of accepted insurances here.
If you do not see your insurance on their list, please contact their office and check with the receptionist to see if they accept your insurance before making an appointment.
If you already know that Coastal Pediatrics accepts your insurance and you would like to make a new patient appointment, please call 912-353-7744 to schedule the appointment.
Scribble Art Studio’s Portfolio Builder sessions in Savannah are ideal for those students wishing to build a strong portfolio of diverse work for personal purposes or for entrance to an arts related academy.
Sign up anytime to join Scribble’s Portfolio Builder sessions.
2021-2022 sessions begin Mon. Aug. 30 2021 and continue until the end of the school year.
The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials needed for the class.
Portfolio Builders Class
Choose a day: Monday through Friday
Choose a time: 4:30-5:30PM or 5:15-6:15PM
$200.00 for a session of 5 classes
Start anytime, any day!
All art supplies included
Scribble’s after-school art classes explore artmaking using a wide variety of materials and mediums including: design markers, tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints, printmaking and sculpture materials, collage, paper-making and more!
Classes begin Mon. Aug. 30 2021 and run through the end of the school year.
The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials.
After School Art Class
Choose a day: Monday through Friday
Choose a time: 4:30-5:30 or 5:15-6:15
$200.00 for a session of 5 classes
Start anytime, any day!
All art supplies included
Once a month, Telfair Museums‘ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity.
Find the interactive child developmental checklist here.
Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy strives to help children reach their full potential. As a part of that mission, Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy is here to provide you with the tools you need to make sure your child is meeting critical developmental milestones. You may use this developmental screening questionnaire here to see if your child is on track and to identify potential areas for improvement.
UPDATE: Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center is sold out!
Tickets are byRESERVATIONS ONLYwith no day of – onsite sales.
Take a walk with your Trick or Treaters down the forest trail to meet and gather goodies from friendly animal characters @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s annual Halloween Hike. Mother Earth will be there to show you the way. Along the trails, various character and candy stops await. There will be crafts, face painting, a fossil hunt and many more monstrous activities that await your arrival.
Admission is $5 for adults and $10 for children. ADMISSION IS VIA ONLINE RESERVATION ONLY. No one will be admitted without a reservation.
Check here Oct. 1 2021 for when Halloween Hike 2021 reservations will open.
Treat your young art lover to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month.
Next Monthly Story Hour: Sat. Nov. 6 2021 at 11AM. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about work by artist Izumi Kato.
Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.
To ensure the health and safety of all museum patrons and staff, touchless temperature checks are required prior to entering the galleries and face coverings are mandatory. Be mindful of your fellow patrons by social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of space between you and other guests.
Advanced Academics is a microschool, which does mean a small campus, but also means that Advanced Academics can customize education for each child. Face-to-face customized learning on a small campus provides an enriched learning environment.
It’s time for the GREAT GEORGIA POLLINATOR CENSUS.
First graders @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island did their part on Friday by counting bees, butterflies, and other pollinating bugs in the Lower School garden.
This weekend (Aug. 21-22), Georgians across the state are making a difference in pollinator conservation by participating in the annual census count sponsored by the University of Georgia’s Center for Urban Agriculture. Scientists use the data collected in this pollinator count for larger studies of pollinator populations. #gapollinators
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St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah, Georgia.
The Tiny Beet – a general pediatric direct primary care (DPC) practice – is accepting new patients.
Call 917-777-6830 or visit tinybeet.com to get your appointment out.
Pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill accepts patients for a single visit But the benefits of membership are:
*direct communication with the doctor (with her personal number)
*short time to no waiting room delay
*Evaluation and Consultation of Medicine Lifestyle
*and more
ADDRESS
51 Johnny Mercer Blvd.
Building A-2 Suite A
Savannah, GA 31400
PHONE
(912) 777-6830
EMAIL
thedoctorbeet@gmail.com
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Traffic problems at some Savannah-Chatham County public schools during drop off and pick up times this school year would be funny if the problems weren’t life threatening.
Savannah-Chatham Public School System is working to improve transportation options for eligible students after a shortage of bus drivers impacted the district’s ability to provide transportation for the current school year 2021-22.
Meanwhile, the shortage of bus drivers continues to create traffic chaos for parents and guardians trying to get their children to and from school. Fewer buses equals more vehicles. Anyone who has been in a school car rider line this school year knows the chaos we’re talking about: lines so long they spill out into surrounding roads, blocking traffic lanes; angry motorists cutting lines and creating new lanes; parents having to get in line more than an hour before pick up in order to avoid long lines etc.
If you’re a parent/guardian who is experiencing these problems, please email us your story, your proposed solutions or even your car rider line photos at anne@southernmamas.com. We’re looking to address this problem on our site and social media in hopes that some attention will help prompt solutions before someone gets hurt.
Savannah-Chatham public schools transportation call center
The district has announced the expansion of their transportation call center. If you have a question about new bus routes or your child’s eligibility, you can call 912-395-5591.
The phone line is available weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon.
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The Savannah Cultural Arts Center welcomes teen dancers and choreographers of all levels to their new class: Basics of Choreography!
Bring out your inner dancer and choreographer with this unique class! We will study various styles of choreography from conceptualization and the first step to a completed piece. The instructor will lead the class through working in various styles and with input from all participants, you will work towards a final showcase piece for friends and family. Come ready to move and create!
