Bob Strozier reads Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” @  Flannery O’Connor’s childhood home in downtown Savannah. 

One of the founding members of the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home and a retired professor of English at Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bob Strozier returns for his annual reading of “A Christmas Memory” @ Flannery O’Connor’s childhood home in downtown Savannah. 

Don’t miss this much-loved holiday tradition. Be sure to arrive early to get a seat.

4pm, Sunday December 13 2015

The reading takes place in the parlor at the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, located at 207 E. Charlton Street on Lafayette Square in Savannah. All lectures are free and open to the public.

For more information, please visit www.flanneryoconnorhome.org  or call 912.233.6014.

Classical Conversations in the Savannah area & beyond supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families.

Classical Conversations believes there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.

Classical Conversations is an international organization with local communities, 7 in the Savannah metro area.

Come learn more about Classical Conversations at one of their Information Meetings and Open Houses.

They have programs for K4 through high school. Contact Michele Stuchell at MStuchell@ClassicalConversations for more information and to find a community near you.

Classical Conversations, www.ClassicalConversations.com, On Twitter here.  On Facebook here. Email mstuchell@ClassicalConversations.com . Classical Conversations is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

In addition to Savannah Children’s Museum, Coastal Heritage Society membership allows you to enjoy Savannah History Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, and Pin Point Heritage Museum. Each unique site offers an array of family-friendly programs throughout the year. Here’s what’s coming up:

Guardians of Savannah: The Men Who Occupied Fort Jackson at Old Fort Jackson on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11 2015:

Bring your kids to honor individuals who have or who currently serve in our Armed Forces. Their service is tied to the heritage of those who served at Fort Jackson.  Witness the firing of one of the largest and oldest cannon still being fired in the U.S. today, a 32 Pounder Seacoast Gun cast in 1824.  Take part in a host of family-friendly activities and demonstrations to remember many of the individuals and units in the American, British, Confederate, and Union armies that served at Fort Jackson. Nov. 11 2015 at Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Road, Savannah, GA (912.232.3945).

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Loyalists & Liberty: A Revolutionary War Experience at Savannah History Museum, certain Friday & Saturdays in November:
The story of Savannah’s role in the American Revolution comes alive. This hands-on family-friendly experience starts in Savannah History Museum, where you will learn about Savannah at the time of the Revolution, conditions of a soldier in the American militia, and events leading up to the 1779 Battle of Savannah. The program concludes on Battlefield Memorial Park with musket firing demonstrations, while you join in our reenactment of the militia attack on this British fortification.

This experimental program is offered on select days including Nov. 13 & 14; Nov. 20 & 21; Nov. 27 & 28 at 10:30AM, 12:00PM, 1:30PM and 3PM. For more information, call 912.651.6840 x 303.

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Savannah Children’s Museum will continue to host Sensory Soft Sunday as a unique offering for families with children who have special needs. Savannah Children’s Museum will open from 9-11am on Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 to provide these families an opportunity to make connections while enjoying SCM’s many exhibits in a sensory friendly way.

Through discussions with the special needs community, Savannah Children’s Museum discovered that there are few offerings of this kind in the region. Museum staff feel it is especially important to provide all children, regardless of age or ability, an opportunity to experience all that Savannah Children’s Museum has to offer.

The goal of Sensory Soft Sunday: provide an exclusive time period for the families of children with special needs in order to reduce anxiety and overstimulation that can occur when the museum is open to the general public. The trains at Georgia State Railroad Museum, our adjacent facility, will not operate during this exclusive time period, to eliminate the sound of whistles.

To promote a calm atmosphere, the number of attendees is limited. The staffing, however, is not reduced so families may have increased staff interaction as desired or needed. A designated ‘quiet zone’ is located in the orange caboose at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Pre-registration for Sensory Soft Sunday is required and payment is due upon arrival. To register, email Liz Stratford at Lstratford@chsgeorgia.org.

Cost: $7.50 per person over 18 months, free for Coastal Heritage Society Members
Time: 9am-11am on the following Sundays: Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 13
Location: Savannah Children’s Museum 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401

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Children’s books about Claude Monet to help your kids get the most of out the Monet and American Impression Exhibit at Telfair Museums’s Jepson Center in Savannah. The exhibit will be on display Oct. 16 2015-Jan. 24 2016.

More information on exhibit here.

Katie and the Waterlily Pond, by James Mayhew

The Magical Garden of Claude Monet, by Laurence Anholt

Linnea in Monet’s Garden, by Christine Björkman

A Child’s Introduction to Art, by Heather Alexander

Claude Monet, by Mike Venezia

Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies, by True Kelley

Where Is the Frog?, by Geraldine Elschner

Who was Claude Monet?, by Ann Waldron

Phillipe in Monet’s Garden, by Lisa Jobe Carmack

Katie Meets The Impressionists, by James Mayhew

Color Your Own Monet Paintings (Dover Art Coloring book)

The Green Fingers of Monsieur Monet, by Giancarlo Ascari & Pia Valentinis

Monet and the Impressionists for Kids: Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities (for kids series), by Carol Sabbeth

Monet Paints A Day, by Julie Danneberg

Claude Monet: The Painter Who Stopped The Trains, by by P. I. Maltbie

Charlotte in Giverny, by Joan MacPhail Knight

A Picnic with Monet (Mini Masters) board book, by Julie Merberg & Suzanne Bober

See more books about Monet on our Favorite Children’s Books Pinterest Page here. 

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) invites all Savannah homeschool students to the Savannah Film Festival 2015 on Friday, Oct. 30.

Student Shorts Block B (kid-friendly)
A competitive film presentation of 12 short, kid-friendly, films by film students in the U.S. and abroad 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Trustees Theater
216 East Broughton Street

Animated Shorts (parent guidance recommended)
A competitive film presentation of 8 short animated films
from filmmakers around the globe
1:45-3:45 p.m.
Lucas Theater for the Arts
32 Abercorn Street

Dress Code: Casual
Cost:FREE (Bring a bag lunch)
RSVP a must by Friday, Oct.23
info@iln-ga.org (912)355-7557

RSVP a must by Friday, Oct.23 email info@iln-ga.org or call (912)355-7557

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, elective classes, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) invites all Savannah homeschool students in grades 9-12 to take part in an extensive Career Readiness Program.

The program – which runs Oct. 7 2015 – May 25 2016 – includes career assessment; portfolio development; character building; financial literacy; professional development; internship placement; job/college placement.

Cost
$1,950.00 per/student
Grade Levels 9-12
Flexible payment options available.
Consult your tax professional about deductions for educational expenses.
For additional information and to register, please call (912) 355-7557 or go to www.iln-ga.org

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, elective classes, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Make a funny, angry, scary or happy tree face with your child at a Saturday parent-and-child workshop in Savannah.

Tree Faces for ages 5-10 & their caregiver. 10am-12pm Saturday Sept. 26 2015 @ City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio on Henry Street. Pre-registration required.

Details on this art workshop & others here.

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 

Savannah Children’s Museum will help Nickelodeon™ celebrate Worldwide Day of Play by hosting engaging programming for children & their families Sat. Sept. 26 2015.

Every year, Nickelodeon™ goes completely dark for three hours on Worldwide Day of Play, taking programming off the air on all of its channels and shutting down its websites to reinforce one simple message: Get up, get out, and go play! Over the years, these efforts have resulted in thousands of events and millions of kids being active and pursuing healthy lifestyles.

On Sept. 26, Savannah Children’s Museum will also welcome Whole Foods Market of Savannah from 10:30AM-1:30PM. Guests of all ages will learn about the wonders of organic herbs, taste some wonderful herb pairings with fruits and vegetables, and take home organic herb seeds to plant in their own garden.

More than 75 children’s museums throughout the United States are hosting local Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) celebrations to get kids excited about healthy, active play. Through creative, play-based learning experiences, Savannah Children’s Museum educates children and their caregivers about the importance of play for children’s healthy development.

Cost: $7.50 per person over 18 months, free for Coastal Heritage Society Members
Time: 10am-4pm on Saturday, September 26th, 2015
Location: Savannah Children’s Museum 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401

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Join Kindermusik in Savannah for a free trial class on Mon. Sept. 28 to preview Kindermusik with your child.

Babies newborn to 2 years old meet Mondays at 9:20am and October’s brand new theme will be “Rise and Shine”.

Toddlers ages 2+ meet Mondays at 10:15am and October’s new theme will be “Marvelous Me”.

Come experience the magic of making music together with your child with Kindermusik…where a good beginning never ends.

For more info or to register for a free trial class September 28, call 912.988.KEYS, email music@88keysga.com, or visit www.88keysga.com/kindermusik.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) invites Savannah homeschool students ages 12-18 to participate in a Shakespeare and Beyond – a 12-week study of prose and poetry that includes film and dramatic reviews, and behind-the-scenes analysis.

Shakespeare and Beyond
Oct. 1-Dec. 17 2015
Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Ages 12-18
Workshop fee: $280 per student (includes a hardcopy of the play and theatre ticket for each student) Students will read Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, exploring the drama as applied to life, as well as plot and conflict.
Students will also see a theater production and film allowing them to analyze the different artistic
treatments of the play. The intent of the workshop is to stimulate appreciation for language styles, creative writing, and theater arts production from dialogue to set design.

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Join Kindermusik in Savannah for their September monthly musical playdate, “This is My Dance!”

Playdates are open to children ages newborn to 7 with their caregivers.

Admission is $15 for the first child and $5 for siblings.

All participants receive a Kindermusik instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift at the end of class. Come experience songs, dancing, instruments, stories, singing and more at a Kindermusik playdate.

Saturday, Sept. 19 @ 10:30a
Monday, Sept 21 @ 12:15p
Wednesday, Sept 23 @ 10a

Spaces are limited. Enroll online at 88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS. All classes meet at our studio in Bloomingdale.

Visit  www.88keysga.com/kindermusik for more info.

It’s Kindermusik…where music and learning play.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) partners with Healthy Savannah for a morning of free fitness & nutrition for Savannah homeschoolers.

Learn ways to get your homeschoolers going in the morning and stay energized throughout the day.

Friday, September 18 , 2015
9-11:30 AM
Lake Mayer Community Park
1850 E. Montgomery Crossroad
Presented by health guru, Paula Kreissler, Director of Healthy Living & Community Development for Healthy Savannah and YMCA of Coastal Georgia.

RSVP DEADLINE EXTENDED to September 16
To register call 912-355-7557 or email info@iln-ga.org
Dress Code: Exercise Attire (Sneakers, shorts, short-sleeves)
Cost: FREE

Learn more here. 

Healthy snacks generously provided by Kroger

FREE & open to the public

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Sign up your child for Youth Roller Hockey in Savannah at the outdoor Lake Mayer hockey rink.

The first practice of the new season will be Sat. Sept 12 2015 . Practices will be at 10AM Saturdays through the end of April 2016. Cost: $60, with $40 due at registration and the remainder due by Jan. 1, 2016.

The group is organized through Chatham County Parks Services and Savannah Adult Hockey. Registration packets will be available at practice Sept. 12.

For ages 5-12 years old. No experience necessary.

For more information, contact director Mike Stille at 912-224-3656 or email mstille76@aol.com.

Learn about required gear & get more details here. 

Scribble Art Studio, Savannah Children’s Museum and Blick Art Supplies in Savannah will do a series of Saturday Halloween themed workshops for all ages called “Hooray for Halloween” during Fall 2015.

Kristie Duncan will turn Blick’s atrium into an interactive “Halloween Town” for kids to work in and the Savannah Children’s Museum will provide science experiments while Scribble will be in charge of art projects.

These will be reasonably priced, fun workshops at Blick Art Materials, 318 E. Broughton St. Savannah, 31401.

For more information, call 912-713-7376 or click here. 

Halloween storytimes, art and science projects

This will be a month of spooktacular storytime, art and science project programs.
10:30AM-2PM Saturdays Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24
Upstairs Atrium at Blick Art Materials
318 E. Broughton St., Savannah, 31401
Storytime and Kinder Art Project: $15
Science Experiment and Art Project: $35.

Halloween-themed art workshops, storytimes & science experiments located upstairs at Blick Art Materials, 318 E. Broughton St., 31401 Savannah Children’s Museum & Scribble Art Studio are SouthernMamas.com advertisers 

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

Make Fall 2015 the season your child learns tennis.

Junior Tennis Clinics for ages 5-16 are offered every Wednesday, 4-5PM @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island.

Sign up for one class or more.

Cost: $12 per class or buy four and get the fifth class free.

To sign up, call 843.290.2833 or email randdbrown@hargray.com.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Dr., Savannah, 31421, On Facebook here. 843.290.2833, email randdbrown@hargray.com, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces brand new classes for September.

Babies ages 0’s and 1’s will be exploring the theme, “Bluebird, Bluebird”, toddlers ages 2-4 will begin “Up in the Sky”, and preschoolers ages 4-5 will explore the world of keyboard instruments with “All Keyed Up”.

Kindermusik’s “family class” for newborns to 7 meets on Saturdays at 9:30AM.

Online enrollment is now available at 88keysga.com or by calling 912.988.KEYS (5397). First class for visitors is FREE.

September’s musical monthly playdate, “This is My Dance”, will be held three times – September 21, 23 and 26.

Visit  www.88keysga.com/kindermusik for more info.

It’s Kindermusik…where music and learning play.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Bring your little ones out for some fun and education about the game of golf this Fall 2015 @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island.

Open to the public! Sign up for one clinic or as many as you want.

Clinics include snacks after each session.

PGA Class A Professional Paul Killgallon will lead this journey.

Clinics are 4:30-6PM Sept. 15 every Tuesday afternoon until Christmas break 2015. Dates for September are 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8, 15.

Sign up for one clinic or many.

Cost is $35 per clinic.

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com or click here.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, On Facebook here. 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Register for City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs children’s art classes & parent & me workshops for Fall 2015.

Registration info here. 

Fall 2015 Classes & Workshops run Sept. 14 – Oct. 24 @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios at 9 W. Henry St.

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.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of Fall 2015 class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

Youth Workshops

Fused Glass Wind Chime
Instructor: Christine Hefner
Ages 12+, Saturday, Oct. 3, 10am-12pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in fused glass. Students will learn basic glass cutting and fusing techniques creating a unique fused glass wind chime.
$15/$10 city resident

Parent and Child: Felted Stuffed Fish NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 5+, Saturday, Oct. 3, 10am-12pm
In this two hour parent and child workshop, students will learn how to design a felted fish pillow. Basic sewing, stitching and embroidery techniques will be taught.
$15/$10 city resident

“I can’t” (Yes you can) – A Multimedia Workshop NEW
Instructor: Coco Papy
Ages 8+, Saturday, Oct. 3, 10am-12pm
A one day workshop that explores how the feelings of ‘I can’t’ keep you from creating a work of art.
Do you give up before you even get going? That what is in your head doesn’t match what’s on the paper? Ever looked at what you are working on in front of you and said, I can’t? Well no more can’t! This course is designed to strengthen and expand your art-making skills and ideas through a creative exploration of traditional and unconventional materials.
$15/$10 city resident

Fused Glass Checkerboard & Checkers
Instructor: Christine Hefner
Ages 14+, Saturday, Oct. 10, 10am-12pm
In this workshop, students will learn how to uniformly cut glass to make a one-of-a-kind checkerboard. Students will also learn how to make simple checkers pieces for a fun and creative way to enhance your game night!
$35/$30 city resident

Everything Not Sewn: Felting Workshop NEW
Instructor: Camille Hulbert
Ages 12+, Saturday, Oct. 10, 10am – 2pm
In this one day workshop students will learn the traditional art of felting as a non-woven or sewn fiber arts application. Students will learn basic techniques in both binding and wet felting.
$35/$30 city resident

Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am – 2pm
This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

Festive Mask Making
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 8+, Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am-12pm
Come transform yourself into any creature you’d like! In this two hour workshop, students will learn how to make a festive mask out of felt! Basic sewing and embroidery techniques will be covered.
$15/$10 city resident

Youth Classes

Children’s Clay (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 8-12, Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Oct 21, 3:45-4:45pm
This introductory clay class will teach young students the fundamentals of hand building and sculpture. Students will work with coils and slabs and a variety of glazes.
$85/$80 city resident

Perspective Drawing for Teens (6 weeks) NEW
Instructor: TBD
Ages 12-16, Wednesday, Sept. 16- Oct. 21, 4:30-5:30pm
Students enrolled in the course will be taught how to create artwork in one and two point perspective using a step-by-step method. Lessons and information taught will be related to real world applications and techniques
$85/$80 city resident

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 

Bring the kids to celebrate Science, Engineering, Technology and Math at Georgia Southern University at STEM Festival 2015 in Statesboro.

This FREE fun-filled community event will be Sat. Sept. 26, 2015
10AM-4 PM

Nessmith-Lane Building
*847 Plant Drive on the Georgia Southern Campus

50+ Exploration stations will provide hands-on activities for children young and old. Activities appropriate for elementary, middle and high school will be available.

STEM Fest activities include:

See robotics in action
Check out the STE(A)M Truck, a mobile innovation lab.
Learn how video games are created
Make ice-cream with liquid nitrogen
Blast off Alka-Seltzer rockets
Learn about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Gaze at the stars in Georgia Southern’s Planetarium
Learn about Georgia Archaeology with the ArchaeoBus
Participate with NASA
Go on a mission with the Army
Visit Georgia Southern Museum & see its 26-foot long Mosasaur skeleton
Participate in the Pallet Building Challenge!

Free guest parking will be available in lot #32; bus parking available in lot C behind the Nessmith Lane building
Food will be available for purchase.

Institute for Interdisciplinary STEM Education, Georgia Southern University, (912) 478-2549, kagreer@georgiasouthern.edu

FOR MORE FREE KIDS’ EVENTS IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY, CLICK HERE.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

Students in 4th-8th grade are invited to participate in Tybee Island’s 7th Annual Spelling Bee, 6:30 PM Thursday, October 1, 2015 @ Tybee YMCA gym. (Teams arrive at 6PM)

All money raised will be donated to the Tybee Island Maritime Academy.

Organizers are seeking teams to participate (students in 4th – 8th grade from any schools or home-schoolers) as well as sponsors to help underwrite the event, and of course, people to come cheer on the teams.

Admission is $5 per adult, $2 per student.

There will also be a split-the-pot raffle available. Tickets will be sold prior to the bee and the night of. Raffle tickets at $5 each or 5 for $20.

Teams are given rules and asked to familiarize themselves with them. The teams have 4 people on them. There are 3 adults and one student (grades 4-8). If a team needs a student, the school has them waiting in the wings. The teams can huddle after they are given the word, then only one person comes to the microphone at a time. Each person on the team spells in turn.

Teams can raise money for their team to earn a “spell-a-gain.” The team who raises the most money wins one “spell-a-gain”, which entitles that team to a new word if they misspelled the word given.

A second “spell-a-gain” will be awarded to a team. For every $100 each team raises the team’s name will be placed in the hat. So if they raise $200, it will be placed in twice, $300 three times, etc. One lucky team will be drawn from the hat and awarded a “spell-a-gain”.

All money earned by the teams should be cash or checks made payable to Tybee Island Maritime Academy.

Words used will be taken from the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee here.

Teams dress up, and act crazy. It’s a family event and lots of fun for all.

Contact Rory Coyle via email at rorydennette@gmail.com or Brenda Marion via email at brenda.b.marion@gmail.com

Tybee Spelling Bee, Thursday, October 1, 2015, 6:30PM (Teams arrive at 6PM), Tybee YMCA gym

Remember when thinking of things to do with the kids, Savannah Children’s Museum offers daily programs with different themes each week. The programs are included in the purchase of your museum pass and free for members.

Here’s the list of upcoming daily programs.

SCM Daily Programming through Aug.29:
10AM: Rockstar Reading
11AM: Awesome Art
11:30AM: Water Wonders
1PM: Super Science

School hours begin Aug. 30 2015
School Hours
Closed: Monday & Tuesday (for large groups)
Wednesday-Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: 11-4

SCM Daily Programming schedule beginning Sun. Aug.30:
Rockstar Reading: Sunday 11:30AM, Wednesday-Saturday 10:30AM
Awesome Art: Sunday 12:30PM, Wednesday-Saturday 11:30AM
Family Fitness: Sunday 1:30PM, Wednesday-Saturday 12:30PM
Super Science: Sunday 2:30PM, Wednesday-Saturday 1:30PM

Upcoming weekly themes:
Aug 24-29 My Heritage different cultures around the world
Aug 30-Sept 5 Apple Orchard investigate and experiment with apples
Sept 6-12 Down on the Farm Fall harvest and farming
Sept 13-19 Autumn Leaves examine and learn about Fall leaves
Sept 20-26 Change of Seasons learn about the changing seasons
Sept 27-Oct 3 Pumpkin Patch discover and experiment with pumpkins

Email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org with any questions.

FOR DETAILS ON SCM’S UPCOMING FROGWARTS FALL FESTIVAL 2015, CLICK HERE. 

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401, chsgeorgia.org/SCM, 912.651.6823 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler is offering a colorful array of art classes for kids this Fall 2015.

Classes start the week of Sept. 7.

To register, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Classes at both locations include a Home School art class. The Pooler studio also offers a Mommy & Me class. (See the schedule above).

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Blue Print School of Pageantry and Finishing offers etiquette/leadership classes in Savannah and Pooler for children ages 8-18.

The Blue Print Pageant primarily serves clients, ages 8-18, for life beyond adolescence by increasing aptitude in the areas of leadership, decision making, networking and community service.

Initial registration fee: $100 which includes a shirt and first month of classes. Class fees are paid bi-monthly and will be in Pooler and Savannah.

Session runs November-May. Classes in poise, etiquette, public speaking, makeup, wellness, budgeting, leadership, and global awareness.

Also, register between now and September 1st for a free ticket to the Annual Scholarship Pageant in October at the Andaz Savannah. Special guest judge from International Junior is Miss Dee Hairston

Blue Print School of Pageantry and Finishing, www.blueprintpageant.com On Facebook here. The Blue Print School of Pageantry and Finishing in Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Don’t miss the FREE Summer family stargazing event @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah: Gazing in the Garden.

The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in conjunction with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association invite you to a free stargazing event starting at dusk around 8:15ishPM until 10PM.

Before the star-gazing, enjoy a 1950s sci-fi flick in the Visitors Center at 7:30PM

After the August sun sets at 8:03 pm and the sky darkens, the thin crescent moon becomes more visible and doesn’t set till just after midnight. Come to the Event Field for viewing of the waxing moon, constellations and Milky Way Galaxy through various-size telescopes that Association members (or you) bring.

Please use the renovated Canebrake Road entrance and new parking lot at the new Visitor & Education Center. Dress for the evening weather, bring a favorite cold or hot beverage, lawn chair and snack basket (alcohol is prohibited). Be aware that semi-dormant fire ants may be under your blanket or chair on your particular chosen spot on the lawn.

For more information, click here or call the office at (912) 921-5460.

Free and open to the public. This is a great family event. This event is dependent on the weather. More details here.

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

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

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