Hilton Head Island’s 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Join the fun and see what a true community event is like on Hilton Head Island. Parade route along Pope Avenue from Coligny to Office Park Road.
3PM Rain or Shine
www.stpatricksdayhhi.com
FREE
Savannah’s big St. Patrick’s Day Parade is at 10:15 AM Sat. March 16 2013 throughout Historic Downtown Savannah. This three-hour parade consists of more than 350 units, included several U.S. military divisions, many award-winning bands and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Some of the bands include the 282nd U.S. Army Band (Fort Jackson, S.C.), Th Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Fort Meyers, VA), U.S. Coast Guard Pipes and Drums (Norfolk, VA), Irish Air Corps Pipes and Drums (Dublin, Ireland) and more.
Experience the Harlem Globetrotters live at the Savannah Civic Center, 7 PM Thurs. March 14
Discount ticket code: To receive $10 off ALL TICKETS use the discount code BASKET. To purchase tickets, click here.
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Join in the fun as The UpBeats imagiNATION Workshop presents “A Jumpin’ UpBeat Sing-a-Long” live at the Jelks Auditorium at Savannah Country Day School, 2PM Sat. April 6, 2013.
Come and sing-a-long with those fun loving UpBeats from Wilinkin Land, as they take you on an interactive journey through the magical land of music.
Meet Jeremiah, Tyler, Lucy Q and the entire UpBeat crew in this fun show designed for the whole family to enjoy. The show will cover great topics like teamwork, courage, healthy living, self-esteem and so much more.
It’s an extravaganza filled with singing, dancing, puppetry, featuring musical arrangements by the intergalactic band RJ and The imagiNATION.
Proceeds for this event will go towards the “Happy Eyes, Healthy Ears Project” funding positive television and web programming for kids. You can purchase tickets for the show and donate at www.goupbeat.eventbrite.com .
Use the promo code “upbeat” and save up to 25% on tickets til March 23rd. Want to have preferred seating, backstage meet-n-greet with the characters, and be apart of a puppet workshop after the show? Look into the imagiNATION Experience VIP Pass. See you in Wilinkin Land!
Check out a music video of UpBeats from Wilinkin Land by clicking here.
Like RJ and the Imagination Band on Facebook here to stay connected. Follow the band on Twitter @rjimagination
Check out a mobile show app where you can meet the cast, see music videos/photo galleries, buy tickets by clicking here. ,
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UPDATE: Winner is Amy White! Congratulations Amy!
May the luck of the Irish be with you on this yummy giveaway.
This week, win a Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah St. Patrick’s assorted mini box (24 cupcakes).
To enter to win, “like” Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. Then answer this question on their wall: Please share your best St. Patrick’s in Savannah tip (best parade watching spot, favorite St. Patrick’s event, tradition or survival tip) Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!
Deadline to enter 10 PM March 11 2013. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.
You can order cupcakes online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead
Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.
Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100, 912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.
Welcome the Easter Bunny as he arrives @ Savannah Mall on March 9 2013 and get a sneak peak of Stroller Strides of Savannah’s newest program – Stroller Barre.
With your children in tow, join Stroller Strides this Sat. March 9 as Stroller Strides of Savannah teams up with The Savannah Mall to make the Easter Bunny feel loved and welcome in our city. Families will have the opportunity to have their children’s pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, photos will be available for purchase.
Along with meeting the Easter Bunny, Stroller Strides of Savannah will be offering participants the opportunity to be among the first in the nation to experience the latest fitness craze all moms are talking about- Stroller Barre.
Stroller Barre is a combination of pilates, ballet, and barre techniques all rolled into one class. It was created by Stroller Strides and can only be found through Stroller Strides® programs. This class will be offered FREE. Pregnant women, moms and dads with stroller aged children, grandparents, aunts and uncles, all are welcome to attend. The class is for people of all fitness levels. The only equipment you will need is your stroller.
Stroller Strides® is taught by instructors certified in pre and post natal fitness, with adult and child CPR training.
Join Stroller Strides of Savannah and the Easter Bunny at the Savannah Mall on Saturday, March 9th at 10:30 am for this unique experience.
For more information check out “Stroller Strides of Savannah” on Facebook, email natalialucero@fit4mom.com or call Natalia Lucero at (910)987-5943.
Make sure to check back to learn more about our upcoming exclusive Stroller Barre classes, created and owned by Stroller Strides®.
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JEA Preschool Savannah will host a Meet & Greet for prospective parents and caregivers on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m.
The new preschool, located at the Jewish Educational Alliance community center at 5111 Abercorn Street, will open to children ages 16 months to 4 years in August 2013. Enrollment is now open.
During the Meet & Greet, attendees will have an opportunity to meet the director Jodi Sadler and teachers, learn about a typical preschool day, and view architectural renderings of new classrooms and an outdoor learning space, which are currently under development.
Free childcare will be available during the presentation. Healthy snacks will be served. Reservations are required; please call 912-355-8111 (ext. 228) or email preschool@savj.org to reserve a spot.
JEA Preschool Savannah has been in the planning stages for the past two years. The school was created to provide for the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting. The age-appropriate curriculum, led by qualified and experienced teachers, will focus on literacy, writing, math, science, music, art and movement all within the special facilities of the JEA.
“I am truly excited about the creation of our program of excellence, JEA Preschool Savannah,” said Sadler, a longtime educator and former assistant principal at Chatham Academy. “When parents and children walk into the school, I want them to see and feel two things: love and security. I know that the quality of the program, excellence of the facilities, and perfect location will make this one of the most attractive and dynamic programs in the area.”
The dynamic preschool will include spacious classrooms and an innovative outdoor space where children can explore, interact with and connect to the environment. The preschool’s core curriculum will be available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children have the option of attending three or five days per week. Extended hours are available daily as early as 7 a.m. and until 6 p.m. to serve the needs of working families.
JEA Preschool Savannah is open to both JEA members and non members.
About JEA Preschool Savannah
JEA Preschool Savannah, located in the Jewish Educational Alliance community center at 5111 Abercorn Street, will open its doors in August 2013. The school, which will serve the needs of children ages 16 months through 4 years, focuses on the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting. The core curriculum, led by qualified and experienced teachers, is available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended hours are available daily from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enrollment is now open. For more information on JEA Preschool Savannah, please call 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org or visit www.savannahjea.org .
Bring the kids to the annual FREE Greening of the Fountain @ noon this Friday March 8, 2013 at the fountain in Forsyth Park to kick off the St. Patrick’s festivities in Savannah. Enjoy this Savannah tradition, as the city gets ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
FOR MORE KID-FRIENDLY ST. PATRICK’S EVENTS IN SAVANNAH, CLICK HERE.
FREE Tybee Island 11th Annual Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
3 PM Sat. March 9, 2013
Butler Ave., Highway 80, Tybee Island, GA
www.TybeeVisit.com
912.786.5444
Tybee Island will “go green” with a family-friendly parade in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The parade will include floats, marchers and musical bands. Families are encouraged to dress in green and celebrate.
FOR MORE KID-FRIENDLY ST. PATRICK’S EVENTS IN SAVANNAH, CLICK HERE.
Bring the kids to the annual Greening of the Fountain @ noon this Friday March 8, 2013 at the fountain in Forsyth Park to kick off the St. Patrick’s festivities in Savannah.
Enjoy this Savannah tradition, as they city gets ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Savannah’s big St. Patrick’s Day Parade is at 10:15 AM Sat. March 16 2013 throughout Historic Downtown Savannah. This three-hour parade consists of more than 350 units, included several U.S. military divisions, many award-winning bands and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Some of the bands include the 282nd U.S. Army Band (Fort Jackson, S.C.), Th Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Fort Meyers, VA), U.S. Coast Guard Pipes and Drums (Norfolk, VA), Irish Air Corps Pipes and Drums (Dublin, Ireland) and more.
Other family-friendly St. Patrick’s events include
Shamrock Run March of Dimes
6 PM Sat. Mar 9, 2013 @ City Market
912.354.5900
Beginning and ending in City Market, there is a free1/4 mile Kiddie Fun Run prior to the race.
FREE Tara Feis family festival
Saturday, March 9, 2013
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emmet Park (east end of Bay Street)
Presented by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs
Free and open to the public
Details & link to performance schedule here.
FREE Tybee Island 11th Annual Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
3 PM Sat. Mar 9, 2013
Butler Ave., Highway 80, Tybee Island, GA
www.TybeeVisit.com
912.786.5444
Tybee Island will “go green” with a family-friendly parade in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The parade will include floats, marchers and musical bands. Families are encouraged to dress in green and celebrate.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza is a fun holiday themed event held near Easter every year hosted by the Coastal Heritage Society @ Tricentennial Park/Georgia State Railroad Museum.
Kids get to take a train ride, make fun themed crafts and participate in a site-wide egg hunt! The Easter Egg-Stravaganza will be:
Saturday March 23, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.
Pre-registration required. Email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org .
Admission is $15 per child ($12 if pre-paid at the time of registration) and $5 per adult. Space is limited.
If you’d like more information, email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org .
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A favorite FREE Savannah Easter tradition, the Chick Hatchery, starts Wed. March 27 and runs through Fri. March 29 indoors in the Macy’s Court at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah.
The hatchery is open mall hours starting at 10 AM.
Free
Kids of all ages can watch the chicks and ducks emerge from their eggs and hold a newly hatched chick.
For more than two decades, Chatham County Cooperative Extension has run the hands-on display hatchery during the Easter season.
(912) 652-7981
Oglethorpe Mall indoor courtyard, 7804 Abercorn St # 10, Savannah, GA, 31406-3502
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You’re invited: Spring Garden Festival & Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday March 23rd, 2013, 9am – 4pm @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake, Road, Savannah, GA. 31419
Cost $5 per car parking; $2 per child for the Easter Egg Hunt
If you would like to be a vendor, please call (912) 921-5460
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EASTER BLAST
March 30 2013 – Saturday @ Skidaway Is. State Park , 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, 31411
1.00pm – 3.00pm Bring the Whole Family for a day filled with hayrides, games and crafts. Easter egg hunt starting at 1.00pm. Easter egg hunt is $2.00 per child.
FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS & KID-FRIENDLY EASTER EVENTS, CLICK HERE.
Spring Carnival & Easter Egg Hunt for New Covenant Church and Preschool, Hull Park, Savannah
Activities include egg hunts, games, prizes, food and more. A day of family fun you will be sure to enjoy.
11 AM-2 PM Sat. March 23 2013
@ Hull Park (Corner of 55th St. and Atlantic Ave.)
FREE and open to the public. All are welcome!
(912) 232-7012 or 232-5658.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Jaycee Park on Tybee Island
FREE
Jaycee Park is at the intersection of Campbell Rd. on Van Horne Avenue, Tybee Island, GA, United States, 31328
For ages infant to 10 years old. Various hunts done by ages groups. FREE and open to the public! Sponsored by the American Legion. For more info, call Gene Kindrick 912.657.4767. The Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 1 PM Sat. March 23 2013.
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Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will do FREE face painting at the Savannah International Trade Center on Hutchinson Island, Savannah for the 11th annual Boat Show for any kids that come with their parents to the event on either Saturday March 2 2013 from 11 AM to 4 PM or Sunday March 3 2013 from 12 to 4 PM.
Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Savannah Danse Theatre is performing Sleeping Beauty March 2 at 7:00 PM at the Trustee’s Theatre, 216 E. Broughton St. downtown Savannah.
Add this to your list of fun things to do with the kids this weekend: A-town Festival.
A-Town Get Down Festival in Savannah celebrates arts & crafts, music on Sat. March 2 at the Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St., downtown Savannah, 31401. Free for kids younger than 12.
All proceeds are donated to the A-Town Foundation, dedicated to celebrating & promoting the power of art & music as transformative.
To learn more, visit Scribble Art Studio Web site by clicking here or call 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com .
Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, adult art parties. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates . For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Wee Ones Consignment Event in Rincon is this week!
Dates to shop & save at the Spring 2013 Wee Ones Sale are:
11 AM-7 PM Thurs. Feb. 28
11 AM-7 PM Fri. March 1
10 AM-2 PM Sat. March 2 with select items 1/2 off.
The popular seasonal sale is just 1.5 miles from previous location, off of Goshen Rd. in Rincon beside Grace Community Church. Click here for all the details
Wee Ones is a seasonal consignment event taking place twice a year. Wee Ones offers a friendly, clean, organized store where you can shop for children’s items. They specialize in upscale, boutique quality gently loved clothing sizes newborn-12/14, shoes, toys, equipment, books & a nice selection of NEW smocked apparel and hairbows at an affordable price!
Thanks for supporting Wee Ones as they head into their 7th consignment event.
Wee Ones will accept CASH, Credit & Debit cards. Due to fees there will be a $20 purchase min. to use a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard & Discover).
Wee Ones Consignment Event, GLOW Ministry Building OFF of GOSHEN Rd. (1.5 miles from previous location/HWY 21 & Goshen); next to GRACE Community Church, behind the soceer fields on Goshen Rd. Just minutes from I-95, exit 109. For directions, click here or email weeonessale@windstream.net Wee Ones is a SouthernMamas advertiser.
Repticon Savannah Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 2-3, 2013
@ Savannah Conference Hotel, 301 Governor Treutlen Drive, Pooler, GA 31322
Admission: Adults – $10, Children (5-12) – $5, 4 & under – Free
www.repticon.com/savannah.html
tel: 863.268.4273
Repticon is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise. Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts and live animal seminars for the whole family.
First Friday Fireworks on the River
9:30 p.m. April 5, 2013
@ Historic River Street
Free and open to the public.
www.riverstreetsavannah.com/
912.234.0295
Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with fireworks and River Street fun!
On Fri. March 1 2013, Savannah Danse Theatre is offering a school show at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM for area children @ Trustee’s Theatre, 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah.
The ballet is very kid friendly! Because this is a special event, Savannah Danse Theatre is offering these shows for only $5 per ticket. Reservations are required by calling 912-897.2102
Savannah Danse Theatre is performing Sleeping Beauty March 2 at 7:00 at the Trustee’s Theatre. Evening performances are regularly priced.
Here’s a great opportunity for funding for innovative arts, cultural projects.
The City of Savannah’s Weave-A-Dream (WAD) Panel has issued a call for proposals for its 2013 Weave-A-Dream initiative. Applications will be accepted through the calendar year, while funds are available. Programs are to be completed prior to December 1, 2013 and the application must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start date of the project.
Project funding is available up to $3,500 for specific and innovative arts, cultural, or heritage programming or presentations that have a measurable, quantifiable benefit to Savannah’s diverse populations. The Weave-A-Dream initiative is particularly interested in proposals that have a strong youth focus (under 21). All program disciplines including multi-disciplinary projects are encouraged to apply.
To be eligible for consideration, organization must be a non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Savannah’s corporate limits. Proposed programs must also be produced within the City’s corporate limits. No individual artist applications will be accepted.
Applications are reviewed by the WAD Panel and funding is awarded by a competitive funding process that considers the project’s artistic merit, quality of design, quality of marketing strategy and plan for assessing the project’s success. Successful programs will identify a community need and utilize arts and heritage activities as the primary strategy to fulfill that need.
Applications, Guidelines and Organization & Budget forms are available below, and can also be requested by contacting Crystal Northcutt at 912-651-6417 or cnorthcutt@savannahga.gov . Technical assistance is also available.
More info here.