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New after-school art classes @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Friday, August 5th, 2022

Art Classes for 2022-2023 begin Mon. Aug. 29 2022

Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes in Savannah teach foundational skills and self-expression. Art Classes for 2022-2023 begin Mon. Aug. 29 2022

These 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. 29th, 2022 and run through the end of the school year.

​Cost for each block of five classes: $200 and includes all materials.

Register online here.

CLASS SCHEDULE

​MONDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

TUESDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

WEDNEDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

THURSDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

FRIDAYS 4:30 – 5:30PM OR 5:15 – 6:15PM

(Savannah Fall Festivals 2022) FREE Skidaway Marine Science Day

Friday, August 5th, 2022

Free Skidaway Marine Science Day 2022, Oct. 15, noon-4PM @ UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Is., Savannah

Skidaway Marine Science Day is an annual a can’t-miss event for all ages, happening noon-4PM Sat. Oct. 15 2022 on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of Skidaway Island in Savannah.

The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

The UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities, including a hands-on reptile exhibit, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium, fish feedings and lab studies on the dock behind the facility.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide behind-the-scenes tours of Georgia’s only oyster hatchery and share efforts by researchers to make oyster aquaculture a more durable and sustainable coastal industry.

The UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography’s 92-foot ocean-going Research Vessel Savannah will be open for tours and will exhibit science displays. On the bluff adjacent to the aquarium and along the Jay Wolf Nature Trail, environmental organizations and researchers studying important coastal issues will have tables with a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages.

All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free during this event.

30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411

Learn more here.

(Cheerleading, Tumbling) Try-outs for Crowned Elite Athletics All-Star Program, Savannah

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Crowned Elite Athletics All-Star Cheerleading, Savannah/Pooler area

Are you ready to wear the crown?

Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah will hold evaluations for Aug. 27 2022!

Come join Crowned Elite Athletics Elite Program and see what it really means to wear the crown!

Get more information & to sign up online here. 

Join Crowned Elite Athletics for the best season yet!

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Register for Fall 2022 Youth Art Classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Drawing, digital photography, portfolio builders youth classes offered

Telfair Museums offers fee-based afterschool classes or workshops each fall and winter, plus daytime summer camps for children K–12.

Afterschool classes for students include drawing, portfolio builders, and photography

All classes are located in the Jepson Center @ 207 W. York St. Savannah unless otherwise noted.

Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting & Drawing. For ages 9-12. Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 10 2022, 4:30-6PM. Register online here.

Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting & Drawing. For ages 12-16. Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 12 2022, 4:30-6PM. Register online here.

Digital Photography. For ages 12-16. Fridays, Sept. 16-Oct. 14 2022, 4:30-6PM. Register online here.

For more information, please contact Kip Bradley at 912.790.8823 or email bradleyk@telfair.org.

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(Savannah daytrips) Coastal Discovery Museum + Butterfly Habitat @ Honey Horn, Hilton Head Is.

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Butterflies, carnivorous plants bog garden & more @ Coastal Discovery Museum

A favorite part of Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Is. is the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat but there is even more to explore around the Museum’s peaceful 68-acre property: marsh boardwalks, kids zone, discovery lab, gardens (including carnivorous plants bog garden with Venus,  Sundews, and several species of Pitcher plants, each with their own unique method of trapping insects ), Marsh Tacky horses, replica shell ring, nature trail & more.

Learn more here.

Home School Art Exploration begins soon @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Savannah Home School Art Class Starts Tues. Aug. 23 2022

Learn, create, and have fun in our three-part art series prepared for home schooled students! Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity to foster artistic expression. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun for free. Ages 6-12.

First session is Tuesday, Aug. 23 2022, 11AM-Noon.

Also starting next week – Creative Movement for ages 6-9! This 6-week session is open to all, no dance experience required! Tuesdays, 5-6PM

Learn more and register here.

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Toddler Time @ Sandbox Children’s Museum, Bluffton SC

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Parent & Me Toddler Time @ Sandbox Children’s Museum @ Tanger Outlets, Bluffton SC

Toddler Time @ Sandbox Children’s Museum @ Tanger Outlets in Bluffton SC is for children ages 1-3 and their caregiver. Come and explore a staff-led activity in the area of science, art, or music.

This 30-minute interactive program is aligned to the SC Early Learning Standards. Adults must stay and participate with their child.

Learn more & book tickets here.

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Wednesday Young Artist Program @ Tanger Outlets, Bluffton SC

Free with admission.

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The Sandbox has two locations: one in Hilton Head Is. & one in Bluffton SC. This program is @ the one in Bluffton SC.

The Sandbox at Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd, Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-705-6235

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Free Savannah event: Constitution Day @ Georgia Historical Society

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Constitution Day @ Georgia Historical Society in Savannah

You are invited to the Georgia Historical Society Research Center in Savannah on Constitution Day on Fri. Sept. 16 2022 to view a draft of the Constitution along with other colonial-era pieces from the collection. 

View Abraham Baldwin’s original draft copy of the US Constitution. One of only a few still in existence, the draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787.

This treasure of the GHS collection, along with a recently conserved Revolutionary War-era drum and other unique objects and documents highlighting Georgia’s role in the development and evolution of our national story will be on display Fri. Sept. 16 2022.

The event consists of a self-paced tour with guidance for pre-registered K-12 groups provided by GHS staff and includes a scavenger hunt activity for students. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

GHS welcomes public, private, and home school groups grades fifth-twelfth to attend. All groups must be accompanied by teacher or parent chaperones. Time slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis starting at 9AM.-2PM on Fri. Sept. 16, 2022. Any group containing more than ten students will need to reserve a time slot.

To reserve a time slot or set up a time to talk with a GHS staff member, please contact Lisa Landers at llanders@georgiahistory.com or 912-651-2125, ext. 152.

Georgia Historical Society Research Center
501 Whitaker Street
Savannah,  GA 31401

Free and open to the public.

Registration open for Fall 2022 Savannah golf classes for kids

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Fall 2022 Golf Classes for ages 5-12 in Savannah including free intro clinics

We know that learning to play golf can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience if you don’t have a clear plan!

That is why the A-SWING Junior Golf Academy in Savannah provides kids with the most effective developmental programs and technology to learn to play golf, even if you as a parent don’t play. 

Give your child a gift that will last a lifetime by enrolling today.  Visit www.MyJuniorGolfer.com or call Coach Paul at 912-655-9119 for more information.

The A-SWING Academy provides your child the only Certified PGA professional instruction and a developmental curriculum.  The A-SWING Academy curriculum allows your child to learn and improve at their pace.  And each week, the kids will have a “Character Word” and a “Legend of the Game” to learn about, which will tie into that week’s instruction. 

Golf provides your child the skills to play a sport that will last a lifetime, while also developing their character in areas of honesty, integrity  and perseverance.  Class sizes are limited to 8 kids so your child will receive a lot of individualized attention.

Visit www.MyJuniorGolfer.com to learn more or register or call Coach Paul at 912-655-9119 to ask for guidance.

FREE Intro Junior Golf Class for ages 8-12, Sat. Aug. 13 or Sat. Aug. 20 2022, 9-10:30AM. Register online here.

FREE Intro Junior Golf Class for ages 5-7, Sat Aug. 13 or Sat. Aug. 20 2022, 10:30AM-Noon. Register online here.

Fall Semester of clinics start the week of Aug. 23 2022. Classes for ages 8-12 & for ages 5-7. Find class dates that work for your schedule & register online here.

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Weekend Family Drop-In Studio, Jepson Center, Savannah

Thursday, August 4th, 2022
Free Family Days Jepson Center October 2021 Savannah telfair museums

Free to members and non-members with museum admission, 10AM-2PM weekends

Weekend Family Drop-In Studio is a time to unleash your creativity. Join Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in the studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10AM and 2PM for artmaking projects for all ages.

During Family Drop-In Studio, work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books and much more.

Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is on hand to answer questions and assist guests.

Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Free downtown parking on Sundays.

Learn more here.

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Enjoy free weekends @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center & Telfair Academy for locals through August 28 2022. Counties included: Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina)
*excludes Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

Please Note: Joe’s at the Jepson will be closed Thursday, 8/11 through Sunday, 8/21. The café will re-open on Monday, August 22 2022.
Please Note: The Telfair Academy will be closed from 8/22-8/26. The Academy will resume operations on Saturday, 8/27.

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(Speech Therapy, Savannah) Developmental Delays Evaluations @ The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Evaluations in Savannah for Developmental Delays

Do you have concerns about your child’s expressive language? Are they talking as much as they should? Do they understand simple directions? Is it hard to understand your child’s speech?

Children develop speech and language skills at different rates and it can be challenging to determine if they are on the right track. The therapists at The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire can help! We complete in-depth evaluations and assess all aspects of communication.

If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation, please contact The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire office: 912 712 3999

***CURRENTLY NO WAITLIST***

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Fall 2022 Youth art & dance classes start soon @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Fall 2022 youth art & dance classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Create magical mornings of art and dance for ages 2 to 12 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. From movement classes and ballet to mixed media art, there’s a little something for every young mind.

Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3 years) – Tuesdays 9:15-10AM

Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-5 years)- Tuesdays 10:30-11AM

Homeschool Art (Ages 6-12)- Tuesdays 11AM-12PM

Youth Intro to Ballet (Ages 6-8 years)- Wednesdays 9:15-10AM

Youth Beginning Ballet (Ages 9-11 years)- Wednesdays 10:30-11:15AM

Adventures in Art / Discovering Arts (Ages 6-8 and 9-12)- Saturdays 9-10AM

All classes run 6 weeks starting next week, with the exception of Homeschool Art which is a 3 session class.

Learn more and register today at savannahga.gov/arts

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(Parent & Me Activities) Kindermusik Savannah Playdate for ages 0-6

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Theme of Sat. Aug. 27 2022 Kindermusik playdate: Make Believe!

Enroll your 0-7 year old in Kindermusik’s  August musical play date: “Make Believe!” 

Update: The 10AM playdate is now full so Kindermusik Savannah added a second playdate @ 11AM Sat. Aug. 27 2022.

Enroll today!

Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class.

Limited spaces. Claim your child’s spot before it fills. Register @ kindermusikwith88keys.com  or call/ text 912-432-5885.  

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends

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(Pooler schools) Public, private & homeschool students invited to free Blessing of the Children @ Savannah Adventist Christian School

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler

Come ask God to bless your family as a new school year begins!

Savannah Adventist Christian School will host a “Blessing of the Children” on Fri. Aug. 26, at 7PM.

This outdoor event (weather permitting) is free and open to all families, including children who are learning at home or at private or public schools.

Pastor Michael Kontes, pastor of the Savannah First Seventh-day Adventist Church, will lead the blessing.

50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322

Find more information here or call (912) 748-5977 or email info@sacssda.org

Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.

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‘BLOW UP’ Free Family Day with Activities @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Free admission for locals to Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center on Sat. Aug. 20 2022 , Savannah

Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah features: hands-on artmaking and inflatable art demonstrations from 1–4PM on Sat. Aug. 20 2022.

Telfair offers this back-to-school family event with inflatable fun and art activities based on the museum’s exhibition ‘Blow Up: Inflatable Contemporary Art!’

The event from 1-5PM will include balloon sculpture demonstrations and inflatable inflatable games, art making projects, a family tour of ‘Blow Up,’ and more.

Learn more here.

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Kindermusik Savannah evening weekly class for ages 0-7

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Still room left for your 0-7 year old in Kindermusik Savannah’s brand new evening Kindermusik class: Little Stars!  

The class meets Mondays at 6:30PM to accommodate families’ busy schedules. Round off your day with some together time, watching your child blossom through the power of music!

First class is free.

Text 912-432-5885 for more info. 

Register online at kindermusikwith88keys.com 

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Enrollment Open for Soccer Shots Savannah Fall 2022 Season for ages 2-8

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Registration Open for Soccer Shots Fall 2022 Season For Ages 2-8

Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Fall Season is now open for children ages 2-8!

Soccer Shots is kicking off the season and they wan your child to join them on Soccer Island.

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about this program! Or go straight to the enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.

Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!

Want to try the program and meet Soccer Shots’ awesome coaches before you enroll? Come to a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on September 10 2022 for all children ages 2-8. You must preregister for this free event. Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.

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Open dance auditions for The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Tybee Auditions for ages 6+ for The Land of the Sweets

Experience the joy of performing! The Tybee Ballet Theatre is holding open dance auditions for roles in The Land of the Sweets, their rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Ages 6 and older (yes adults, too!) are encouraged to join – dance experience is recommended but is not a requirement.

If selected, dancers will be required to attend weekend rehearsals beginning Sept. 10 2022 leading up to the final showcase, presented for free on Nov. 19 2022 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. More details will be available at the audition.

Sat. Aug. 20 2022 Audition Schedule:

Noon – Check in Begins

12:30PM – Ages 6-7 years

1:30PM – Ages 8-12 years

2:30PM – Ages 13- Adult

Auditions will take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.

Please arrive 30 minutes ahead of your time slot to register you or your child.

Please wear dance cloths (leotard, tights, ballet slippers) or tight clothing you can move comfortably in. Parents are asked to stay at the Center for the duration of the audition segment.

An additional day of auditions will take place at the Tybee Arts Association Studio on Sunday, August 21. Learn more here.

Interested in joining? Please fill out the interest form online here.

The Land of the Sweets is presented for free by the Tybee Ballet Theater as part of the City of Savannah’s Spotlight investment program.

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Join Tormenta FC Academy soccer in Fall 2022 @ a location close to you in Savannah

Sunday, July 31st, 2022

Register for Fall 2022 youth soccer for ages 4-14 with Tormenta FC Academy

Join a team and play recreation soccer this fall with Tormenta FC Academy at a location close to you in Savannah.

Tormenta coaches look forward to providing you with an amazing practice and game experience for boys and girls ages 4-14.

Bring your team or join one this fall to participate in the Tormenta FC Academy Fall Soccer League in Savannah.

Register by Wed. Aug. 24 2022 to get priority practice times and team placements

Learn more and register online here.

Youth soccer programs include the following locations:

  • Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex(Savannah)– Monday or Wednesday
  • Southbridge (Savannah)– Monday
  • USCB (Bluffton) – Tuesday
  • The Landings (Skidaway Island) – Tuesday
  • Abolt Obrien Field (Wilmington Island) – Thursday

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Kids & Coffee Saturday storytime @ The Culturist Union coffee shop, Savannah

Sunday, July 31st, 2022

Children’s book author Antwan Eady will give away a dozen copies of his book Nigel and the Moon

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring your kids to a free back-to-school storytime with Savannah children’s author Antwan Eady, 10AM-Noon Sat. Aug. 13 2022 @ the new coffee shop The Culturist Union (TCU).

Author Antwan Eady is giving away over a dozen copies of his book NIGEL AND THE MOON.

Learn more here.

The Culturist Union, 3129 Bull St. Savannah, GA, 31405

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‘Healthy Me’ family event @ Savannah Children’s Museum, Aug. 27

Friday, July 29th, 2022

Savannah Children’s Museum ‘Healthy Me!’ event includes a Teddy bear clinic + Soccer Shots fun

Savannah Children’s Museum will host a day of healthy living and family fun, showcasing many health and wellness programs.

The event, called “Healthy Me!” will be Sat. Aug. 27 2022, 10AM-1PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

Highlights include a soccer activities with Soccer Shots Savannah and a Teddy bear clinic with stuffed animals with Mercer Medical School. There will also be a dinosaur brushing activity, bike safety information and a fun balance bike obstacle course. A registered dietitian will provide info about healthy lunches and infused water. Savannah Children’s Museum educators will lead health and wellness-themed activities throughout the day.

“Healthy Me!” is included in the cost of Savannah Children’s Museum admission, $10 for all guests 18 months and older. Purchase tickets in advance online here. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find info on how to become a member here.

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Creative Movement dance class for ages 6-9

Friday, July 29th, 2022

Ready to move class for all-skill levels @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Movement is for everyone and every body!

No dance experience required for this all levels class for ages 6-9 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Come ready to move! For one hour a week we will stretch our imaginations and explore movement through music and dance! This class will build teamwork skills and confidence in a fun, creative environment.

Tuesdays at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 5-6PM. Ages 6-9. The six week session starts Aug. 16 2022. (PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME OF CLASS)

Register today online here

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(Savannah schools) Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler, PreK-7th grade

Friday, July 29th, 2022

Small classes @ Advanced Academics Academy

Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler offers small classes, hands-on learning, a customized curriculum with certified educators for PreK-7th grade.  

Advanced Academics Academy – a private, micro school – is now enrolling for the 2022-23 school year.

Advanced Academics offers: ability-based learning, cross-curricular projects, gifted certified educators & more.

Class size is limited for a great experience. 

Register today here.

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Registration open for Fall 2022 Savannah golf classes for kids

Friday, July 29th, 2022

Fall 2022 Golf Classes for ages 5-12 in Savannah including free intro clinics

We know that learning to play golf can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience if you don’t have a clear plan!

That is why the A-SWING Junior Golf Academy in Savannah provides kids with the most effective developmental programs and technology to learn to play golf, even if you as a parent don’t play. 

Give your child a gift that will last a lifetime by enrolling today.  Visit www.MyJuniorGolfer.com or call Coach Paul at 912-655-9119 for more information.

The A-SWING Academy provides your child the only Certified PGA professional instruction and a developmental curriculum.  The A-SWING Academy curriculum allows your child to learn and improve at their pace.  And each week, the kids will have a “Character Word” and a “Legend of the Game” to learn about, which will tie into that week’s instruction. 

Golf provides your child the skills to play a sport that will last a lifetime, while also developing their character in areas of honesty, integrity  and perseverance.  Class sizes are limited to 8 kids so your child will receive a lot of individualized attention.

Visit www.MyJuniorGolfer.com to learn more or register or call Coach Paul at 912-655-9119 to ask for guidance.

FREE Intro Junior Golf Class for ages 8-12, Sat. Aug. 20 2022, 9-10:30AM. Register online here.

FREE Intro Junior Golf Class for ages 5-7, Sat. Aug. 20 2022, 10:30AM-Noon. Register online here.

Fall Semester of clinics start the week of Aug. 23 2022. Classes for ages 8-12 & for ages 5-7. Find class dates that work for your schedule & register online here.

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