Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Tuesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.
Featuring the book “The Princess and the Pea” by H.C. Andersen.
Savannah’s Emmet Park will be transformed into a vision of the Emerald Isle during the City of Savannah’s Tara Feis Irish Celebration, Sat., Mar. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tara Feis feis (pron. FESH) – or festival is family-friendly with live performances, food, art activities, crafts and games hosted with Irish ceremony, tradition and hospitality. The main stage will feature plenty of traditional Irish dancing, as well as a live performance by local folksinger Harry O’Donoghue. Children’s activities will include a performance by Magician Debbie O’ Carroll and topping the line-up will be the renowned Irish band RUNA.
The Festival is a free, public, non-alcoholic event geared towards families and children. Emmet Park is located in downtown Savannah at the east end of Bay Street.
Tara Feis Irish Celebration
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
For the event schedule, please click here.
FUNdamentals of Beekeeping
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Feb 23, 2013 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd., Savannah, GA
Cost is $35 and includes admission to the Center.
www.cebeekeeping.org
912.395.1509
Did you know that 1/3 of everything you eat is a result of honey bee pollination? Humankind depends on these fascinating insects for food, as well as many other hive products that improve our health and well-being. But honey bees face many challenges in today’s world. Both hobby and professional beekeepers are needed to help maintain the populations of this vital creature. This day-long beekeeping school will seek to help advance the knowledge base of both novice and experienced beekeepers alike. So, catch the buzz and get ready for the gardening season and spring nectar flow! Registration is required. Open to ages 12 and 89.
For a complete list of local kid-friendly events, visit our online Events Calendar by clicking here.
Looking for some FREE family fun in Savannah this weekend? Celebrate Black History Month at Pin Point Heritage Museum with Fish, Family, Faith & Future!
Fish, Family, Faith & Future
Saturday, February 23, 2013
12:30pm-2:30pm, FREE to the public!
In celebration of Black History Month, Pin Point Heritage Museum will host Fish, Family, Faith & Future, an event presented by Coastal Heritage Society and the Savannah Black Heritage Festival.
+”Living in a Fishing Community: A Generational Discussion,” featuring Mary & Bruce Townsend.
+Crab-netting demonstration by Pin Point resident Isaac Martin with active visitor participation.
+”Tasting Low Country Favorites: Shrimp & Grits.”
+Musical performance by Sweetfield of Eden Baptist Church choir.
Ladies Night Out @ Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah
Thursday, February 28
6-9pm
Get your friends together for a night out!
Price of the pottery you paint is all you pay.
Call or email Starlight Pottery to reserve your table. Call 912.303.9599 or emailcontactus@starlightpottery.com
Winter Studio Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11-6
Friday
11-8
Saturday
10-8
Starlight Pottery may close one hour early if there are no painters in the studio. Call ahead if you’re coming around that time. Tel: 912.303.9599
Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406, tel. 912.303.9599, contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Savannah come try out Stroller Strides of Savannah this Monday, February 18th.
Newcomers are welcome and your first class is FREE! Richmond Hill participants will be taking a field trip to LAKE MAYER! That’s right, Stroller Strides will be at LAKE MAYER this Monday February 18th.
The group will meet at 9:30 am in front of the community center. Stroller Strides promises moms and dads a great workout and babies lots of fun and interaction!
For additional information, like the Stroller Strides of Savannah Facebook page here, email natalialucero@strollerstrides.net or call Natalia Lucero at (910) 987-5943. Stroller Strides of Savannah can’t wait to meet you and your family!
For more information contact: Natalia Lucero at natalialucero@strollerstrides.net , visit www.strollerstrides.com or facebook Stroller Strides of Savannah at https://www.facebook.com/StrollerStridesOfSavannah. Stroller Strides of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Searching for the ideal school for your child? Come see what St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island has to offer.
Lunch & Learn
Friday, March 22 – UpperSchool (Grades 9 – 12)
Friday, April 19 – Middle School (Grades 5 – 8)
Enjoy lunch on St. Andrew’s, take a tour and learn what St. Andrew’s has to offer. Reservations at 897.4941, x. 306
Walk About Wednesdays
Drop in to see classes in session and meet with school administrators
Middle & Upper School 9:00 a.m.
Lower School 10:30 a.m.
Reservations at 897.4941, x. 306
St. Andrew’s School – a Pre-K 3 through 12th grade independent private school on Wilmington Island, Savannah – is now accepting applications. Learn more here.
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL, An Independent School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, WWW.SAINTSCHOOL.COM St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Searching for the ideal school for your child? Come see what St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island has to offer.
Lunch & Learn
Friday, April 19 – Middle School (Grades 5 – 8)
Enjoy lunch on St. Andrew’s, take a tour and learn what St. Andrew’s has to offer. Reservations at 897.4941, x. 306
Walk About Wednesdays
Drop in to see classes in session and meet with school administrators
Middle & Upper School 9:00 a.m.
Lower School 10:30 a.m.
Reservations at 897.4941, x. 306
St. Andrew’s School – a Pre-K 3 through 12th grade independent private school on Wilmington Island, Savannah – is now accepting applications. Learn more here.
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL, An Independent School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, WWW.SAINTSCHOOL.COM St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
FREE PUPPET PEOPLE PUPPET SHOWS at City COMMUNITY CENTERS
SPONSORED BY
The City of Savannah
The Savannah Coastal Puppetry Guild
Angela Beasley’s Puppet People Present:
BR’ER RABBIT AND FRIENDS — FOLKTALES, FABLES & FUN !
Experience timeless stories told by Joel Chandler Harris, Aesop and others through the magical art of Shadow Puppetry.
Wed. Feb 20 10:00 am Liberty City Center
1401 Mills B. Lane Blvd. (650-7804)
Thurs. Feb 21 1:00 pm JEA (Rambam school)
5111 Abercorn St. 355-8111
Shows are FREE, but please call the centers to make reservations.
These shows are open to seniors to school children
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.
Old Fort Jackson President’s Day Celebration
When: 2/16-2/18 10am-4pm
Where: Old Fort Jackson
Cost: $6.00
Contact: www.chsgeorgia.org or (912) 232-3945
Description: Old Fort Jackson will interpret the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War throughout the weekend. Artillery demonstrations will occur at 11:00am and 2:00pm with other demonstrations happening when necessary
We ‘heart” these 6 simple Valentines Day breakfast recipes from Cool Mom Picks & hope to get at least one on the table this upcoming busy Thurs AM for our little cupids. Check out the recipes here.
We also love this Valentine’s Day fruit pop that Cool Mom Picks found on Then She Made as well as many of the other cute Valentine’s Day lunchbox suggestions here from Cool Mom Picks.
Looking for something to do on Presidents Day when the kids are out of school?
Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah will be open 11 Am-6 PM on President’s Day, Mon. Feb. 18 2013. So bring the kids in to paint their own pottery!
Ladies Night Out @ Starlight Pottery
Thursday, February 28
6-9pm
Get your friends together for a night out!
Price of the pottery you paint is all you pay.
Call or email Starlight Pottery to reserve your table. Call 912.303.9599 or emailcontactus@starlightpottery.com
Winter Studio Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11-6
Friday
11-8
Saturday
10-8
Starlight Pottery may close one hour early if there are no painters in the studio. Call ahead if you’re coming around that time. Tel: 912.303.9599
Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406, tel. 912.303.9599, contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
The 2013 Savannah Irish Festival is February 15-16-17 at the Savannah Civic Center at Montgomery and Oglethorpe Streets in historic downtown Savannah, Ga.
2013 features world-class Irish music from John Doyle, The Cathie Ryan Band, Rathkeltair, The Dardenelles. Savannah’s own Harry O’Donoghue. Dance to the Atlanta Junior Ceili Band and the Savannah Ceili Band. All on four stages of continuous entertainment.
Plenty of Irish Dancing & dozens of vendors of quality Irish, Irish-American and Celtic merchandise.
Food prepared by Savannah’s many Irish heritage organizations. Presentations on Irish and Irish-American culture, literature and history.
Stroll through our romantic city and enjoy the largest Irish Festival in the South!
Also featured are performances by The St. Vincent’s Academy Chorale, Glor na Daire School of Irish Dance, and the Irish Dancers of Savannah.
The Children’s Stage features a free arts and crafts area, bounce houses, face painting, as well as on-going entertainment geared towards children.
The Festival Cultural Stage will provide discussions on various topics of Irish and Irish-American History, Irish Literature and Irish Music.
General Information
The festival begins Friday night Feb. 15 with a Ceili in the Civic Center Ballroom from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Those who attend the Ceili will be taught how to Irish folk dance in large groups. Saturday Feb. 16 festival hours: 10:15am until 8:00pm. Sunday Feb. 17 festival hours: 12:00pm and run until 7:00pm.
Four stages of continuous entertainment bring fun for the entire family throughout the weekend.
Hours
Fri: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Looking for something festive to do on Valentine’s Day (Thursday!)?
Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah will be open until 9pm on Valentine’s Day! Bring in your valentine or your kids and create something special! Plates & Mugs will be Buy One Get One 50 % off!
President’s Day
School out on President’s Day, Mon. Feb. 18?
Starlight be OPEN from 11-6 on President’s Day! Monday, February 18
Ladies Night Out @ Starlight Pottery
Thursday, February 28
6-9pm
Get your friends together for a night out!
Price of the pottery you paint is all you pay.
Call or email Starlight Pottery to reserve your table. Call 912.303.9599 or emailcontactus@starlightpottery.com
Winter Studio Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11-6
Friday
11-8
Saturday
10-8
Starlight Pottery may close one hour early if there are no painters in the studio. Call ahead if you’re coming around that time. Tel: 912.303.9599
Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406, tel. 912.303.9599, contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
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Don’t miss the FREE winter family stargazing event @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (formerly called The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens ) in Savannah: Gazing in the Garden!
The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in conjunction with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association invite you to a night of stargazing in the Garden. Saturday Feb. 16 2013 Dusk-10 PM. Telescopes will be set up for observation, but you are welcome to bring your own. Free & open to the public.
Before the star-gazing, you’re also invited to a free showing of the 1953 classic movie, “It Came From Outer Space” at 6pm in the Annex and stargazing afterward on the Great Lawn. Free and open to the public. This is a great family event!
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
This event is free & open to the public. Please enter the gate on US Hwy. 17.
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
The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism will be hosting a Sibshop on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 from 10am-2pm at The Chatham Academy.
This Sibshop is a FUN interactive workshop for kids ages 8-13 who have a sibling with special needs.
Limited Space available. The cost of the workshop is $10 and includes all materials and lunch. There are a limited amount of scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis.
This is an extra special opportunity since this workshop will be led by Don Meyer, the founder of Sibshops. This will serve as a demonstratioin workshop for professionals who are learning to plan and facilitate their own Sibshops. The Matthew Reardon Center is very excited to be learning from him and to host more Sibshops in our area in the future.
Lunch will be provided to the kids during the Sibshop. If your child has a food allergy or dietary restrictions it may be best for them to bring a lunch from home.
If you have questions or need more information contact Jennifer McGee, LPC at jennifermcgee@matthewreardon.org or 912.355.9098
Chatham Academy, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd, Savannah, 31416, http://savannahsibshop.eventbrite.com/#
Don’t miss out on some AMAZING deals this Saturday at Savannah Boutique Warehouse Sale! Enjoy of your favorite 12 local boutiques, including Sara Jane Children’s Boutique for as they offer DEEP discounts most between 50% and 75% off! This Saturday only at Savannah Arts Academy. You don’t want to miss out!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/SavannahBoutiqueWarehouseSale?fref=ts
Sara Jane Children’s Boutique in Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
The Sandbox – An Interactive Children’s Museum hosts a weekly “Imagination Hour” every Thursday, at 10:30 am.
Come for a story time followed by a related arts and crafts project. Each month features a fun and unique theme and is geared for children age 5 and under; siblings and guests are welcome as well. Classes are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and assist their child with the art project and everyone is encouraged to stay and play in the museum following the program.
The Imagination Hour program cost is included in the museum admission fee and in the Family Membership annual fee. Come each week and have fun learning about a variety of subjects ranging from nature, recycling, nursery rhymes, health and wellness, and science.
Space limited. Sign up when checking in at the registration desk.
February 28: Froggy Gets Dressed
$5.00 Saturdays in February
To celebrate 2013, admission will be discounted to $5.00 per person every Saturday in February. Tell your friends and family! No other coupons valid except Groupon.
Hours at The Sandbox
Open Presidents Day
Regular Winter Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Is., S.C. 29928 Contact information: 843-842-7645, crinefart@thesandbox.org , www.thesandbox.org
The Sandbox – An Interactive Children’s Museum hosts a weekly “Imagination Hour” every Thursday, at 10:30 am.
Come for a story time followed by a related arts and crafts project. Each month features a fun and unique theme and is geared for children age 5 and under; siblings and guests are welcome as well. Classes are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and assist their child with the art project and everyone is encouraged to stay and play in the museum following the program.
The Imagination Hour program cost is included in the museum admission fee and in the Family Membership annual fee. Come each week and have fun learning about a variety of subjects ranging from nature, recycling, nursery rhymes, health and wellness, and science.
Space limited. Sign up when checking in at the registration desk.
February 7: The Berenstein Bears Pet Show
February 14: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch
February 21: The Silver Locket
February 28: Froggy Gets Dressed
$5.00 Saturdays in February
To celebrate 2013, admission will be discounted to $5.00 per person every Saturday in February. Tell your friends and family! No other coupons valid except Groupon.
Hours at The Sandbox
Open Presidents Day
Regular Winter Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Is., S.C. 29928 Contact information: 843-842-7645, crinefart@thesandbox.org , www.thesandbox.org
The Sandbox – An Interactive Children’s Museum offers $5.00 Saturdays in February
To celebrate 2013, admission will be discounted to $5.00 per person every Saturday in February. Tell your friends and family! No other coupons valid except Groupon.
Hours at The Sandbox
Open Presidents Day
Regular Winter Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Is., S.C. 29928 Contact information: 843-842-7645, crinefart@thesandbox.org , www.thesandbox.org
5:30 PM Sat. Feb. 9
South Carolina’s Columbia City Ballet brings the fairy tale Snow White to life in ballet. $13.00 – $35.00 @ Johnny Mercer Theatre in the Savannah Civic Center
http://savannahcivic.com/
Enjoy FREE fun Valentine’s Day crafts and play in the Sandbox Bounce Castle @ The Sandbox Family Fun Night, Friday, February 1, from 5:30pm- 7:30pm .
Picnic dinner: hotdogs, chips, and for dessert brownies and hot chocolate.
Family Fun Night at The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. is FREE to everyone. Includes: admission to the museum, fun activities and special Valentine’s Day arts and crafts.
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is. S.C., 29928 Contact information: 843-842-7645, crinefart@thesandbox.org, www.thesandbox.org