Mommy & Me play dates @ Savannah Sharks. 
Every Monday, Tuesday & Friday 10:30AM-Noon. For crawlers to age 4.  Learn more here. 

This popular program will run through the end of May 2017.  It will happen on Halloween Oct. 31 as well as the week of Thanksgiving on Nov. 21 & 24. (Gym is closed on Thanksgiving Day 2017)

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Savannah Sharks Children’s Birthday Parties

Have your child’s next birthday at Savannah Sharks gym.

Book your party online here. 

Stay connected by liking Savannah Sharks on Facebook here. 

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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The Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts (KATMA) in Savannah offers kids’ Tae Kwon Do classes for ages 5-12, Monday-Friday, 3:45-4:40PM.

Parents are invited to come & train with your kids on Mondays & Wednesdays as they learn respect, confidence, self-defense & more. It’s not just learning to kick & punch. It’s about life lessons.

Call 912-493-8693.

Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts
210 W. Victory Dr.
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 495-8693

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Discount Coupon 

Get four weeks of training for $59.99 with this coupon below.

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Self-defense classes for women

Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts in Savannah also offers women’s self-defense classes.

The 12-hour course offered Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 7-8:30PM or Saturdays, 10AM-1PM.

RSVP required. For registration info, visit www.katmadefense.com or call 912-495-8693.

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Brand new themes in October for Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano.

Monday classes at 10AM and 11AM start “I Can Do That!” and Tuesday at 10AM starts “Carnival of Music”. New themes means new books, music and home activities for you and your little ones.

Never been before? Your first class is free. Come and see why 2 million parents in over 37 countries choose Kindermusik as the best start for their 0-7 year olds.

Jam Night

There are still spaces left for Family Jam Night, Fri. Oct. 6, 6:15PM. Only $10 for the entire family!

Giveaway

It’s not too late to enter to win our October giveaway – one month of Kindermusik at no cost! Enter at kindermusikwith88keys.com before Fri. Sept. 29 at midnight.

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Bring your kids to come & try FOR FREE all the fun arts that are offered @ the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio.

FREE Family Day is Sat. Oct. 21 2017, 10AM-1PM. Celebrate the Fall 2017 Season with art.

You can try the following:
Indigo Dyeing
Loom Weaving
Pottery on the Wheel
Puppet Making & Playing
Shadow Drawing

FREE & open to the public.

The DCA studio is at 9 W. Henry St., Savannah 31401.

DCA offers art classes & weekend workshops for children, teens & adults. See all the Fall 2017 class & workshop schedule here. 

Free Faily Day, art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Telfair Museums in Savannah invites their youngest patrons to the Jepson Center Thurs. Nov. 16 for story time, a special tour & an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies & older siblings are all welcome @ this monthly program.

Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours: Animal Instincts
Thurs. Nov. 16
10:30- 11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $20. Learn how easy & affordable it is to become a member (& get that discount) here. 

Upcoming Art Start dates & themes
Thurs. Nov. 16: Animal Instincts

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Learn more here. 

Rodin: The Human Experience
on view at the Jepson Center
September 1, 2017-
January 7, 2018

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The Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts (KATMA) in Savannah offers a variety of classes for all ages, combining of reality-base martial arts and practical common sense practical self-defense. KATMA uses different types of martial arts along with mental and physical conditioning to develop the whole person. KATMA offers self-defense focused programs for children 5-12 years old teens and adults.

KATMA offers several programs:
​Lameco Escrima (Traditional Filipino stick fighting) open to juniors 12 years and older
RAD (Rape Aggressor Defense) Program, a national women self-defense course. Offered for women and girls 12 year old and up.
Tae Kwon Do (WTF)
Children 5 – 12 years old.
Teens and Adult

See the class schedule here. 

Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts
210 W. Victory Dr.
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 495-8693

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Self-defense classes

Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts in Savannah is offering a women’s self-defense class.

The 12-hour course is divided into three, four-hour class sessions on Saturdays.

Schedule

10AM-1PM Saturdays
Sept. 23 2017
Sept. 30 2017
Oct. 7 2017

For registration info, visit www.katmadefense.com

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Discount Coupon 

Get four weeks of training for $59.99 with this coupon below.

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Kindermusik Savannah. with 88 Keys has a few more openings in this week’s “Autumn Leaves” play dates: enroll online for playdates on Wednesday 9/20 and Saturday 9/23 at 10AM. Cost is $15/child (only $5 for siblings) and all children will receive the class, a Kindermusik instrument, and a $10 bonus gift.

Family Jam Night

Now open for enrollment: Family Jam Night, Fri. Oct. 6 at 6:15PM. Bring your 0-7 year old for an evening of togetherness, music, movement & family fun. Cost: $10/family, regardless of how many children you have! Enroll online as spaces are limited.

Kindermusikwith88Keys.com or 912-988-KEYS.

…Let it begin with Kindermusik.

Kindermusik can’t wait to make music with your family.

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Building Blocks Family Counseling in Rincon has two new events happening this Fall 2017: a parenting class & a marriage enrichment seminar.

Upcoming Parenting Class, starts Oct. 12

This six-week parenting class utilizes the Parenting the Love and Logic Way® Curriculum where parents will discover that their jobs can be really enjoyable, and that they can teach personal responsibility and respect without losing their kids’ love. Class facilitators will guide participants through the Parenting the Love and Logic Way® videos and workbook.

Class Facilitators:
Kathryn Klock-Powell, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S
Ashley Moore, LMFT, Love & Logic Certified Facilitator

Classes will be 6:30-8PM @ United Way Building, 711 Zitterour Road, Rincon, GA 31326
*Child care available for a small fee

Class starts Oct. 12 2017.
Early Bird Registration ends Sept. 30 2017.

Register online today here. 

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Coffee and Connections: A Marriage Enrichment Seminar, Nov. 4

Enjoy coffee and pastries from your favorite local coffeehouse as you discover how to have a deeper connection and more satisfying relationship with your partner. You deserve a relationship that is built on friendship and commitment; a relationship full of intimacy and    admiration. In this two hour seminar, you will learn how to strengthen your marriage by understanding how small everyday    moments make up the heart and soul of a relationship. You will learn practical and effective strategies for making marriage work.

Sat. Nov. 4 2017, 10AM—Noon

The Front Porch-Pooler
$70 per couple

Facilitated by Ashley Moore MS, LMFT and
Kathryn Klock-Powell, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S

Register online today here. 

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Questions? Call 912-349-8043 or email ashley.moore.mft@gmail.com

Building Blocks Family Counseling, buildingblocks.solutions,  912-349-8043, email ashley.moore.mft@gmail.com, 9390 Ford Ave., Suite 7B, Richmond Hill. On Facebook here. Building Blocks Family Counseling is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

This is the week!

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano monthly musical play dates kick off this Sat. Sept. 16, then again Wed. Sept. 20 & finally Sat. Sept 23, all at 10AM.

The theme is “Autumn Leaves”. Join Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old & experience fall in a musical and magical way with instruments, music, stories, movement and more.

Admission is $15 per child (only $5 for siblings) and each child takes home an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift worth $10.

Enroll now because spaces are limited and filling fast:  kindermusikwith88keys.com or text “ENROLL” to 912-432-5885 for an instant reply.

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Registration is now open for the next parenting class @ Building Blocks Family Counseling. 

People can register online here  or on the Building Blocks Facebook page.

Early bird pricing ends Sept. 30 2017.

The next session starts Oct. 12 2017.
Thursdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 6:30-8PM

Call 912-349-8043 or email ashley.moore.mft@gmail.com for more information.

Building Blocks Family Counseling, buildingblocks.solutions,  912-349-8043, email ashley.moore.mft@gmail.com, 9390 Ford Ave., Suite 7B, Richmond Hill. On Facebook here. Building Blocks Family Counseling is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Attention parents of homeschool students.

Join Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah for a weekly art project inspired by famous artists. No pre-registration required. Just show up!

Homeschool Meet Up will be each week, 2-4PM Wednesdays. Henny Penny will offer an artist inspired art project. Different theme each week. 

All Ages • Wed. 2-4PM • $7; $5 for siblings

See the schedule here. 

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About Henny Penny 

Henny Penny is located at 1514 Bull St. Savannah.

Nestled just blocks from Forsyth Park, Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe also provides custom-designed arts and crafts kits for all ages, workshops, classes, and is available for booking birthday parties.

Foxy Loxy Cafe & Scribble Art Studio opened Henny Penny earlier this year.

See all the Sept./Oct. 2017 Henny Penny classes, the homeschool meet-up schedule & Saturday workshops here. 

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Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano is giving away an entire month of classes and home materials (a $64 value) in October to one child, ages 0-7.

Winner will be chosen on Sept. 30 2017. Enter to win at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Musical playdates for ages 0-7

September play dates (9/16, 9/20 & 9/23) have just opened up for enrollment.

Sign up online today @  kindermusikwith88keys.com to save a spot- spaces tend to fill quickly.

Free intro class

If you’ve never attended a weekly Kindermusik class with your child before, contact us to arrange your free introductory class! Text “MUSIC” to 912-432-5885 for instant info.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Mondays are about to get much more exciting @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah.

Henny Penny’s newest workshop Pretend Play starts this Monday Sept 4, 1-4PM. All ages welcome. Your child will make a cute, wearable hat.

This Fall 2017, Henny Penny Art Space offers fun weekly classes, open studio themes, Saturday workshops & homeschool meetups – for all ages.

Other new programs @ Henny Penny include Homeschool Meet Up on Wednesdays, 2-4PM.

See all the Sept./Oct. 2017 Henny Penny classes, the homeschool meet-up schedule & Saturday workshops here. 

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About Henny Penny 

Henny Penny is located at 1514 Bull St. Savannah.

Nestled just blocks from Forsyth Park, Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe also provides custom-designed arts and crafts kits for all ages, workshops, classes, and is available for booking birthday parties.

Foxy Loxy Cafe & Scribble Art Studio opened Henny Penny earlier this year.

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Looking to improve your child’s art skills, build a portfolio for auditions or just have him or her enjoy the love of art?

Then The Studio School in Savannah has got programs for you!

The Studio School youth classes, ages 9+, are now posted online. There are 3 classes this season: For the Love of Art (Tuesdays); Portfolio Builder (Wednesdays); and Art Fundamentals (Saturdays).

See which one is right for your child and sign up quickly because classes begin Sept 19 2017!

See the class descriptions & register online here. 

Ongoing classes allow students to join anytime.  If you missed fall registration, it’s not too late to join select classes. 

The Studio School
1319 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401,
912-596-3873
info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com

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Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah offerswith loads of fun weekly classes, fun open studio themes, Saturday workshops & homeschool meetups – for all ages.

See all the Nov/Dec. 2017 Henny Penny classes, the homeschool meet-up schedule & Saturday workshops here. 

For the special Saturday workshops below, please register your child in advance as space is limited. Pre-register at thescribbleartstudio.com.

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Homeschool Meet Ups

Homeschool Meet Up at Henny Penny Art Space and Café. Each week, Henny Penny will offer an artist inspired art project. No registration required, just show up. 2-4PM Wednesdays. Different theme each week. See the schedule here. 

Homeschool Meet Up
2-4PM Wednesdays | $7; $5 for siblings
Weekly art project inspired by famous artists! No pre-registration required, just show up!

Nov. 8, Charles Shultz
Nov. 15, Fred Babb
Nov. 22, Yayoi Kusama
Nov. 29, Beatrice Alemagna
Dec. 6, Van Gogh
Dec. 13, Clay Birds
Dec. 20, Nancy Wolff Kokka
Dec. 27, Paul Klee

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Weekday Classes

All Ages

Ms. Jami’s Storytime Art
Mondays, 10:30am-12:30pm | $5

Pretend Play
Mondays, 1pm-4pm | $7
Join us for dress up fun! Each week we’ll make something new and exciting to fuel kids love for creative play! Ages 3 and under might need parental assistance.

Play Doh Play Dates
Tues. & Thurs., 10am-4pm | $5
Cookie cutters, rolling pins, we’ve got everything to make wonderful play doh creations in our “mini” kitchen.

Mommy & Me Crafty Mornings
Wednesdays, 10AM-Noon | All Ages | $5
Nov. 8, Hedgehog Hanging Art
Nov. 15, Fall Collage
Nov. 22, Turkey Wood Slice
Nov. 29,Mushrooms & Ladybugs
Dec. 6, Tree Ornament
Dec. 13, Gingerbread House
Dec. 20, Snowman Snow Globes
Dec. 27,New Year Fireworks Art

Homeschool Meet Up
Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm | $7; $5 for siblings
Join us for a weekly art project inspired by famous artists! No pre-registration required, just show up.

Adult Crafting
Thursdays, 1-4pm | $10
Nov. 9, Beginners Weaving
Nov. 16, Personalized Peg People Name Tags
Nov. 30, Yarn Wreaths
Dec. 7, Holiday Garland Part I
Dec. 14, Holiday Garland Part II
Dec. 21, Tiny Trees for your Table
Dec. 28, Peg Doll Cake Toppers

Petite Picassos!
Fridays, 10am-4pm | All Ages | $5
Kids paint at their very own “petite” sized easels! Sit back and relax with a coffee, we’ll provide your little artist with everything needed to make their own masterpiece.

Calling All Animal Lovers
Saturdays, 9am-5pm | All Ages | $5
Paint a different animal on canvas each week.

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Open Studio

All Ages

Kids love to create. Henny Penny loves to help, providing a variety of art materials for your child to make something uniquely special.

Monday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM | Cost: $5
Saturdays, 9AM-5PM | Cost: $5
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Special Saturday Workshops

All Ages • 3-4pm • $20. Please register your child in advance as space is limited. Pre-register at thescribbleartstudio.com

See the schedule in the top image above. 

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About Henny Penny 

Henny Penny is located at 1514 Bull St. Savannah.

Nestled just blocks from Forsyth Park, Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe also provides custom-designed arts and crafts kits for all ages, workshops, classes, and is available for booking birthday parties.

Foxy Loxy Cafe & Scribble Art Studio opened Henny Penny earlier this year.

Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Get ready for Halloween.

Bring the kids for a festive afternoon that includes sugar skull votives, light refreshments & pottery painting @ Starlight Pottery in Savannah. Kids can select to paint either two mugs; or two bowls; or one mug & one bowl. Cost: $65 per package.

Where:  Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA  31406

When: Sunday, 4-6PM Oct. 15 2017

Reservations: Call to reserve your child’s spot: (912) 303-9599.

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FOR MORE FALL FESTIVALS 2017, VISIT THE SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM FALL FUN GUIDE HERE. 

Telfair Museums Jepson Center in Savannah is offering these enticing Fall 2017 youth art classes:

Portfolio Builder Fall Session: Youth Drawing I
Ages 10-14
4.30-6PM, Thursdays, Sept. 7- Oct. 5, Jepson Center
This class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills. In Drawing I, students will develop an understanding of foundational drawing, a great class for students to develop their art portfolios. New students welcome! Museum members $100, non-members $125. Register online here or call 912.790.8823.

Analog Photography Basics
Ages 10-14
1-5PM, Nov. 18-19, Jepson Center
Have you ever wondered how analog photography works? In this two-day workshop, you will get an introduction to 35mm film and how to use a darkroom. Students will shoot and develop their own film, as well as make photograms and silver gelatin photographs with enlargers. Museum members $100, non-members $125. Register online here or call 912.790.8823.

Exploring Cyanotype
Ages 10-14
1-5PM, Dec. 15-16, Jepson Center
Cyanotype is a photographic chemistry that dates back to the 1840s and makes beautiful blue-toned images. In the first day of this workshop, students will learn how to coat paper to make it light-sensitive, and create photograms from different objects. Students will also be able to shoot photographs with digital cameras and learn to make large negatives for creating cyanotype photographs. Museum members $100, non-members $125. Register online here or call 912.790.8823.

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Telfair Museums in Savannah offers a regular monthly art start program for toddlers and children in strollers along with their caregivers as well as daily drop-in studio time and frequent free family days.

CHILDREN AGES 12 & YOUNGER RECEIVE FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION. 

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Art Start: Toddler and Stroller Tours
10.30-11.30am, Jepson Center
Telfair Museums Jepson Center’s youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn!
$5 per child, adult members free, adult non-members $12.
Oct. 19: Rodin: The Human Experience
Nov. 16: Animal Instinct

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Drop-In Studio
1-4pm, Daily, Jepson Center
Every day, Telfair Museums Jepson Center opens the studio doors and loads the tables with creative exploratory activities for kids and adults. Work at your own pace and comfort level with watercolors, coloring books (for grownups, too!), or take the “What can we make?” open-ended challenge. You can also explore your crafty side with books and materials for calligraphy, origami, and more. Each month also includes a new themed project, designed to connect with a specific exhibition on view. A studio assistant is always available to help with any questions or needs. Open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Free with museum admission.

CHILDREN AGES 12 & YOUNGER RECEIVE FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION. 

Drop-In Studio themes:

Portrait Drawing (September)
Figurative Sculpture (October)
Plaster Casting (November)
Drawing Without Looking (December)
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Free Family Day: Rodin
1-4pm, November 11, Jepson Center
This hands-on family day will encourage the sculptor in everyone to come out, and perhaps inspire the next Auguste Rodin! Local sculptors will be on hand, giving demonstrations and talking about the process of making sculpture in bronze, wood, and other media. Admission is free and open to the public.

Free Family Day: I Have Marks to Make
1-4pm, December 9, Jepson Center
Join us for our annual exhibition I Have Marks to Make, and enjoy hands-on activities at this opening celebration and festival. Learn about artistic empowerment, and activate your senses by creating art with different materials. Admission is free and open to the public.

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano presents brand new September themes for newborns to 7 years old.

Mondays at 10AM & 11AM begin “Big Back Yard;” Tuesdays at 10AM begin “Animals a’ Dancing!”

First introductory class is free. Email today for more info. Email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com

FREE Class

Mon. Sept. 18, 4:30PM will be a free demo Kindermusik class for 4.5-7 year-olds. Enrollment is limited so please email today if you’re interested in attending this music class with your young child.

Visit  kindermusikwith88keys.com for more details

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Give your newborn to 7 year old a gift they’ll always treasure…music classes together with you!

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano offers classes weekly and monthly, with both weekday and weekend options.

Visit  kindermusikwith88keys.com for more details and to set up your introductory class today.

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FREE Class

Enroll your 0-7 year old for a FREE Kindermusik Savannah class Tues. August 29 @ 10AM. Spaces are limited so online registration is required.  Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to save your child a spot in this one-time free class.

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Early Goals (toddler soccer)

Give your future soccer star a kick start with Savannah United’s Early Goals Program.

Early Goals (toddler soccer) is a fun, engaging, action-packed soccer program specifically designed to cater for players from 30 months to 3 years old. (For FALL 2017 this is players born between 3/31/15 – 8/1/14)

Early Goals (toddler soccer) registration opened Mon. Aug. 21. Sessions will begin in September. Register online here. 

If you have any questions about the Early Goals program, please contact Jeff Storey-Pitts at j.storey-pitts@savannahunited.com.

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Picture crisp autumn Saturdays, blue skies, green fields and your child playing soccer.

Time is now to sign up for Savannah United Fall 2017 MICRO and REC soccer

Registration is open now but will close on Tues. Aug. 22 2017.

There are only a few days left to register.

All registration can be completed online at www.savannahunited.com.

The age groups for Fall 2017 are below:

U4: Born 2014
U6: Born 2013 and 2012
U8: Born 2011 and 2010
U10: Born 2009 and 2008
U12: Born 2007 and 2006
U14: Born 2005 and 2004

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Savannah United, www.savannahunited.com, 702 Mall Blvd Suite C, Savannah, 31406, tel 912-691-2472, email info@savannahunited.com. On Facebook here. Savannah United is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

UPDATE:  CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA

Savannah Children’s Museum will host a day of healthy living & family fun, showcasing of the museum’s many health-wellness programs & community partnerships.

The event called “Healthy Me,” will be Sat. Sept. 9 2017, 10AM-2PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah 31401. It will bring hands-on edible food education to the community. Highlights include gardening & cooking with children; tips on how to incorporate healthy foods into kids’ diets & make exercise & movement a daily activity.

“Healthy Me” will feature Coastal Heritage Society’s Mobile Museum programs, including Charlie Cart, Cooking Matters & Bonnie’s Garden. Savannah Children’s Museum educators will also be leading interactive programming at several of the Savannah Children’s Museum exhibits that encourage fitness.

Community partners will be on-site, including Yogi Palz offering a kids yoga class; Loop It Up Savannah leading activities with food & art; Healthy Savannah sharing about health & wellness; the Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah leading activities & crafts.

Win tickets to the museum’s Harry Potter-themed Frogwarts event 

Families are encouraged to participate in the healthy picnic contest at Sugar Beet Bluff, located adjacent to Savannah Children’s Museum. To enter, take a picture of your picnic spread, post on Facebook & tag Savannah Children’s Museum.

Send the photo via Facebook messenger to the Savannah Children’s Museum Facebook page. One lucky family will have the chance to win two tickets to the museum’s Harry Potter-themed Frogwarts event in October!

“Healthy Me” is included in the cost of museum admission, $7.50 for all guests 18 months & older. This event is free for Coastal Heritage Society members.

Savannah Children’s Museum 
655 Louisville Rd.
Savannah, 31401.

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New class announcement @ The STUDIO-Savannah

The STUDIO-Savannah is now offering Mommy-and- Me classes. Classes begin this Thurs. Aug. 17 2017.

This is a great way to get introduced to ballet together.

For ages 18 months-3 years old
Thursdays 1:30PM
Cost: $50 per month

Reserve your spot today @ www.thestudiosav.net or email at Elyse.TheStudio@yahoo.com

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Stay connected by liking The STUDIO on Facebook here & following The STUDIO on Instagram here.

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Register now for The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Fall 2017 Visual Arts classes and Workshops.

Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels.  Classes begin September 11 and run through October 20. All classes and workshops are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs studios, located at 9 W. Henry St.

One-day weekend workshops & six-week classes are available.  Visual arts sessions include ceramics, metals, glass, printmaking and fibers. New this session are jewelry-making, screen-printing, after-school fiber arts, after-school yoga & painting, drawing & more.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required.  Credit cards are accepted.

Register

Class schedule and registration forms are available online here or by calling (912) 651-6783.

To see the complete list of adult & youth classes & workshops, click here. 

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Youth Workshops

Screen Printing Workshop NEW!
Instructor: Becca Sipper
Ages 12+
Sat. Sept. 30, 10AM-2PM
Come experiment with the cool and versatile art of screen-printing! Students will learn how to burn their own silk screens with their own images, print on paper and fabric, and learn how to care for, recycle, and reuse a screen. Please submit your desired screen printing image in high resolution and digital format to awyndham@savannahga.gov with your registration form.
$65/$50 city residents

Youth Classes

Afterschool Kid’s Clay (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages: 8-13
Wednesdays, September 13 – October 18, 3:30PM – 5PM
It is time to try your hand at the potter’s wheel! Join us in the studio for an introduction to all things clay. We will be using the wheel and hand building techniques to make fabulous functional wares! Be a maker and come clay with us!
$90/$75 city residents

Afterschool Fiber Arts for Youth (6 Weeks) NEW!
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages: 8-13
Tuesdays, September 12 – October 17, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Dive into Fiber Arts with Ms. Mary! Participants will learn how to create their own weaving board and work with a variety of fiber materials. The class will cover basic hand weaving techniques on a cardboard loom and students to create a small bag, a stuffed animal, or a decorative pillow. This class will also explore the art of hand embroidery. Learn the fundamentals of hand embroidery, a variety of techniques and different stiches. Participants will learn the basics of embroidery and decorate an item of their choice.
$90/$75 city residents

Teen Jewelry Making (6 Weeks) NEW!
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages: 13-17
Wednesdays, September 13 – October 18, 3:30PM – 5PM
This 6-week afterschool class will teach young adults of all skill levels some awesome methods to create wearable works of art. Students will explore basic jewelry making techniques like wire wrapping, enameling, kumihimo, beading, and macramé. Students will complete the session with 6 pieces of jewelry art. Class is limited to 10 students.
$90/$75 city residents

Art of Movement – Afterschool Yoga & Painting for Youth (6 Weeks) NEW!
Instructor: Cara Griffin
Ages: 12-17
Wednesdays, September 13 – October 18, 3:30PM – 5PM
A 6 week progressive workshop that builds upon yoga inspired movement as an expressive art form. Students of all capabilities will learn movement patterns, and then express them into color on paper! We’ll work with dry and wet mediums to create colorful translations of how we move. A unique after school experience that promotes positive self-love and creates a take-away art piece your tween and teen can be proud of. Class is limited to 15 students.
$90/$75 city residents

Heroic Drawing and Painting – Large Scale (6 Weeks) NEW!
Instructor: Brian Woods
Ages: 12+
Tuesdays, September 12 – October 17, 9:30AM-12:30PM
The Heroic Drawing and Painting 6 week class will teach students how to create a composition and transfer it to a large surface. Students will then choose to draw or paint their composition in a 4×4 format. Beginners welcome! No prior experience in drawing or painting is necessary.
$165/$145 city residents

Afterschool Drawing Fundamentals for Youth (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Adam Uhlig
Ages: 6-12
Thursdays, September 21 – October 26, 4-5:30PM
This 6-week class will focus primarily in foundational drawing techniques. Students will learn the fundamental principle of using basic shapes to construct images. Students will explore drawing with stylization, movement (gesture drawing), and how to develop details. As students learn and discover their own shape language from these classes, they will be able to use these basic drawing principles to build their future drawing skills.
$90/$75 city residents

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