You’re invited to check out a Stroller Strong Moms fitness class, held weekly 9:30-10:30 AM Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays in Forsyth Park in Savannah .

Your first class is FREE!

Stroller Strong Moms offers a unique and challenging workout that’s constantly on the move. It uses the entire Forsyth Park in Savannah during class. Each fitness class will provide new and different walking/running routes and exercises in order to maximize fitness results and prevent boredom. For schedule & price info on Savannah classes, visit www.strollerstrongmoms.com & click savannah class. First class is free.

All exercises are introduced with multiple levels of difficulty so that moms of all fitness levels are able to workout together. Each class is designed so that your child has fun too.

“Like” Stroller Strong Moms Savannah page on Facebook here to stay updated.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com , www.strollerstrongmoms.com Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’re invited to check out a Stroller Strong Moms fitness class, held weekly 9:30-10:30 AM Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays in Forsyth Park in Savannah .

Your first class is FREE!

Stroller Strong Moms offers a unique and challenging workout that’s constantly on the move. It uses the entire Forsyth Park in Savannah during class. Each fitness class will provide new and different walking/running routes and exercises in order to maximize fitness results and prevent boredom. For schedule & price info on Savannah classes, visit www.strollerstrongmoms.com & click savannah class. First class is free.

All exercises are introduced with multiple levels of difficulty so that moms of all fitness levels are able to workout together. Each class is designed so that your child has fun too.

“Like” Stroller Strong Moms Savannah page on Facebook here to stay updated.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com , www.strollerstrongmoms.com Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Kids can get cash, prevent cavities & support our troops at Simply Children’s Dentistry’s Candy Buy-Back Program in Savannah.

In an effort to promote healthy teeth and raise a cavity-free generation, Dr. Kamiti Harden at Simply Children’s Dentistry holds this Halloween candy buy-back program each year.

Staff will weigh the candy & pay your child $1 per pound of candy up to 5 pounds. In addition, each child will receive a new toothbrush. All the candy will be mailed overseas to the troops.

The candy buy-back will be 5-8 PM PM Sat. Nov. 2 2012 at Simply Children’s Dentistry, 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201, Savannah GA 31405. For more info, call: (912) 353-9993. Open to all kids 12 & younger.

Simply Children’s Dentistry, 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201, Savannah 31405; www.simplychildrens.com , email: businessassistant@simplychildrens.com , (912) 353-9993. Simply Children’s Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Sycamore at The Stadium is a FREE, 2-day baseball camp Nov. 10 & 11th at Grayson Stadium in Savannah.

For boys & girls ages 8-12.
2012 Camp Schedule:

Saturday, November 10th:
8:30 – Registration
9:00- 9:15 – Welcome
9:15 – 12:25 – Work Stations
12:30 -1:00 – Chick-Fil-A Lunch
1:00 – Dismiss

Sunday, November 11th:
1:30 – Registration
2:00 – 4:20 – Games
4:25 – 4:45 – Plan of Salvation
5:00 – Dismiss

For more details or to sign up, click here.

Trunk or Treat Bible Baptist Church Fall Fun Trunk or Treat and games 6 PM Wed. Oct. 31 4700 Skidaway Road Savannah, GA 31404 Contact: Rachael Heath, 912.352.3020, rheath@bbsav.org .

Don’t miss the Kids-on-Stage production of The Neverending Story at The Savannah Children’s Theatre !

Showtimes are October 26-28 and November 2-4 Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm

For ticket info, click here. Tickets can be purchased at www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org or at the theatre box office the mornings of the shows. 2160 E. Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center, next to the Piggly Wiggly. 912-238-9015.

Jacob G. Smith Elementary and TailsSpin Pet Supply Store invite all families, pets and pet lovers, as their joining forces to hold the Third Annual Savannah PAWrade featuring pet costume parade and contest, on Lamara Street, adjacent to Habersham Village, this Sat. Oct. 27 2012, from 11 AM-3PM.

Events to include Pet Costume parade and contest, FREE giveaways, Celebrity Host and Judges, Music and Food, Children’s Carnival, Local Vendors and Artists, Dog Wash, Pet Nail Trimming and TailsSpin’s signature Low-Cost Pet Microchipping and Vaccine Clinic.

There is no entry fee to the event. But there’s a $10.00 entry fee per pet for the Pet Costume Parade and Contest. The Savannah PAWrade and costume contest will boast a line of exciting prizes for first, second and third placed winners, from Blue Buffalo, Dublin Georgia’s Hitek Rations, Nutricource, Precise, and Natural Balance Pet Food Manufacturers, and Gift Certificates from TailsSpin Pet Supply Store.

Fourteen of the Greater Savannah Pet Rescue Agencies are scheduled to participate, bringing opportunity to place the animals in their forever homes. Jacob G. Smith’s PTA will host many kid activities throughout the day, such as Cake Walk and Pumpkin Painting.

For every pet adoption, TailsSpin Pet Supplies will assist new pet owners by giving them a FREE small bag of dog food (up to $20.00 Value), FREE engraved ID tag ($5.00 Value), FREE Dog Wash at its Pooler location (up to $18.00 Value), and 10% off their purchase that day (Priceless).

100% of the money raised from the event will be divided among Jacob G. Smith Elementary and the participating pet rescue agencies. For more information regarding the entry form and event, please visit www.TailsSpin.com .

FOR MORE LOCAL KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

About Habersham Village Shopping Center
Habersham Village Shopping Center is located on Habersham Street, between 61st and 63rd streets. It is Savannah’s most established neighborhood shopping center with a premiere location in Midtown Savannah, just a few blocks from Memorial and St. Joseph’s / Candler. At Habersham Village you’ll find restaurants, a grocery store, a camera shop, a pharmacy, a liquor store, a bakery, a pet store, a frozen yogurt store, a dry cleaner, a children’s clothing shop and more.

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is opening in Savannah & hosting two open houses for people to come in for a tour, sign up for classes, meet the instructors and enter to win a free month of classes! Family and friends are welcome! Open house dates are:

– Thursday, October 25 4 – 6 pm and Tuesday, October 30 from 11 am – 1 pm.

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

SouthernMamas.com readers receive 10% off! When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is opening in Savannah & hosting two open houses for people to come in for a tour, sign up for classes, meet the instructors and enter to win a free month of classes! Family and friends are welcome! Open house dates are:

– Thursday, October 25 4 – 6 pm and Tuesday, October 30 from 11 am – 1 pm.

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

SouthernMamas.com readers receive 10% off! When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Chris Blaine, author of the Beyond Hocus-Pocus series of preteen books will host a book signing at Barnett Educational Supplies at 38 West DeRenne Avenue from 10 AM-noon & 4-6 PM on Friday, Oct. 26 2012.

Chris Blaine, well known for his hair-raising campfire stories filled with monsters, ghouls and ghosts were originally given during Scout camping events in order to get the boys in their zipped tent, in a sleeping bag, quiet and with lights out. The series of scary short stories were taken from an oral format, set in the woods at night with Mr. Blaine’s using numerous props and, after prompting, placed into a written format some years later. A portion of the proceeds has been and will continue to be given to the Boy Scouts.

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their events/sales.

Don’t forget: For the entire month of October, Barnett Educational Supplies on West DeRenne Avenue in Savannah is having a 20% off sale on ALL Melissa & Doug products! Barnett has never had a sale like this before! The store has working-parent friendly hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. So you can swing by on the way home from work.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Come share in the Halloween excitement at Georgia State Railroad Museum for the annual Tricks, Treats, and Trains event!

This year’s event will be on October 27th from 10am-noon.

Tricks, Treats, and Trains has been a family favorite for years. You and your family will have the opportunity to participate in crazy crafts, spooky story time, a themed train ride, and trick-or-treating around our historic site.

All ages of children are welcome to this non-scary event

Pre-registration is encouraged for Tricks, Treats, and Trains to be sure enough supplies are prepared for your enjoyment. Pre-payment is not necessary, however, as you may pre-register and pay when you arrive.

Click here for more information and to register!

FOR MORE LOCAL KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401. For driving directions click here, email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org

Haunted Trail and Falloween @ Skidaway Is. State Park
Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Friday, Oct 26, 2012 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Saturday, Oct 27, 2012 1 PM to 5 PM

Thursday and Friday night come out for a frightening haunted trail. Saturday the whole family can join in Falloween with an afternoon of games, crafts and hayrides. And don’t forget trick or treating through the campground at 4-5 PM Saturday Oct. 27. Haunted Trail $5 per person. Falloween $2 per child. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

FOR MORE LOCAL KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy, Savannah , 31411

Savannah Country Day School students present Annie, Jr!

Starring the amazing students of the SCDS Middle School Drama Department. Directed by DJ Queenan, Musical Direction by Warren Heilman and Choreography by Muriel Miller.

Showtimes: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 25th, 26th & 27th at 7:00 PM

Tickets: Adults $12.00/Students $8.00

Jelks Auditorium, SCDS Campus (824 Stillwood Drive)

More information, call 912.925.8800

Savannah Country Day School, 824 Stillwood Drive, Savannah, 31419 http://www.savcds.org/

On Oct. 28 , check out the Hoop Making workshop to ONLY at Ganesha’s Place, Savannah’s new therapeutic yoga studio!

To register or more information, (912)665-4199 or www.ganeshasplace.com

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Oh Baby! Fitness offers a variety of exercise programs in Savannah for new and expectant moms.

Mommy-and-me water exercise classes
Looking for a class where you can get fit, bond with your baby and make new friends? Register for H2O Baby! Mom and baby exercise classes: Oct 2-Nov. 6 11:30 AM Tuesdays at the Chatham County Aquatic Center . For more info or to register click here

Pregnancy Water aerobics
Oh Baby! Fitness will also offer Pregnancy Water Aerobics at Chatham County Aquatic Center Oct. 2-Nov. 6 at 12:15 PM Tuesdays. For more info or to register click here.

Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.

Chatham County Aquatic Center is at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah.

Oh Baby! Fitness gives new and expectant moms a place to find support, make friends, get fit and bond with their babies. Oh Baby! Fitness programs allow Mom to get out of the house, get her body back in shape and spend time with baby.

To see what moms are saying about Oh Baby! Fitness programs, click here.

Oh Baby! Fitness, www.ohbabyfitness.com, @ Chatham County Aquatic Center, (912) 652-6793 & Savannah Yoga Room, (912) 898-0361 Oh Baby! Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Tybee Island Pier
Sunday October 21 6-8pm
Sponsored by: Tybee Island YMCA & Recreation
All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the cure coastal Georgia Affiliate
Event is free but please bring a donation!
Light The Night Cancer Walk
Glow sticks will be handed out for a walk in honor, remembrance or hope for all types of cancer. Those unable to walk will will have special seating at the pier.
Yoga on the beach with Blue Water Yoga
Zumba Party on the pier
Pink Paddle Out bring your surfboards or paddleboards East Coast Paddleboarding will be present with a limited number of boards
$1 raffle for great prizes
Pink hair strips Joan Mills from Salon Aqua
For more information contact:
Leah Sparks Leah.Sparks@ymcaofcoastalga.org
Tybee Island YMCA & Recreation
912-786-9622

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is coming to Savannah & SouthernMamas.com readers receive a 10% discount on classes!

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

SouthernMamas.com readers receive 10% off! When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. is celebrating Halloween Festivities at the “Spookalicious” Celebration, from 10am-5pm.

Wear your favorite costume and come enjoy holiday festivities and fun exhibits/activities at The Sandbox. Enjoy Halloween themed crafts, programs, and “Trick or Treats!” all day long. Decorate a special Halloween cookie and participate in a holiday scavenger hunt. Guess how many candy corns in the jar. Guess “What’s in the Box!” And Jump in the Sandbox’s Bounce House! There will be a bag of treats for each child.

Admission is a Saturday Play special: $5 per person.

The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645 or email crinehart@thesandbox.org, www.thesandbox.org ,

You’ve taken your kids to see the popular Gingerbread Village at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa during the holidays every season.

Now it’s time to enter to win Savannah’s Edible Design Competition!

The Savannah Harbor Foundation and The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa are seeking entries for the upcoming twelfth annual Gingerbread Village: Savannah’s Edible Design Competition: a gingerbread-or-whatever-material-you-can-find house contest. Particular emphasis has been placed on creativity and ingenuity this year and entrants are encouraged to let their imaginations take their “designs” to the next level. Construct a gingerbread airplane or an aluminum-can Leaning Tower of Pisa—as long as all visible components of the design are edible, there are no limitations on how funky, eccentric or over-the-top entries can be.

Entries are divided into two categories, Adult (18 and over) and Student (17 and under), and anyone from elementary school classes to culinary experts and bakers are encouraged to participate in this grand event that has become such an extraordinary display of holiday spirit, creativity and talent over the last 12 years.

Third place winners have been added to each division and cash prizes have increased substantially. The Adult Division grand prize winner will receive $1,500, up from $100, and the Student Division grand prize winner will receive $500, double the amount awarded last year.

Gingerbread Village was first created in reaction to 9/11 as an opportunity to celebrate family, togetherness, and embrace life even during uncertain times. It has since grown to an annual delight that thousands come to view each year. Gingerbread Village has moved under the umbrella of a new series of holiday events called Festival of Lights (a 6-week program of fantastic light displays and nightly festive family events on Hutchinson Island starting November 23) and is sponsored by The Savannah Harbor Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, incorporated to help local and regional children’s charities and present family oriented events.

Entry forms must be received by Nov. 1 and can be downloaded by clicking here  or requested from the Gingerbread Committee ring leader, Teresa Berry (aka Mother Gingerbread) via email (Teresa.Berry@Westin.com) or phone (912.201.2048). Forms can be submitted by fax (912.201.2074) or email (Teresa.Berry@Westin.com).

Designs are due Nov. 18 and 19, and judging is scheduled to take place the evening of the 19th. A panel of professional judges will select the top entries and winners will be announced at the Savannah Harbor Foundation Boat Parade of Lights, Nov. 24.

Gingerbread Village will be unveiled in all its glorious, festive splendor Thanksgiving Day in the holiday-bedecked lobby of The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, and will be open to the public to view until New Year’s Day.
Divisions
There are two divisions this year, Adult (18 & over) and Student (17 & under), with first, second and third place prizes.
Adult
1st place: $1500
2nd place: $1000
3rd place: $500

Student
1st place: $500
2nd place: $250
3rd place: $100

There will also be General Manager’s Choice award for each division, the winners of which will receive a Weekend Getaway at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, as well as a Viewer’s Choice award, whose recipients will receive an award ribbon.

Important dates:
Entry form due: Nov. 1
Edible designs turned in: Nov. 18, 19
Judging: Nov. 19
Winners announced: Nov. 24
Houses must be picked up: Jan. 3

Contact:
Teresa Berry
Teresa.Berry@westin.com
912.201.2048

On Saturday, Oct. 27, The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. is celebrating Halloween Festivities at the “Spookalicious” Celebration, from 10am-5pm.

Wear your favorite costume and come enjoy holiday festivities and fun exhibits/activities at The Sandbox. Enjoy Halloween themed crafts, programs, and “Trick or Treats!” all day long. Decorate a special Halloween cookie and participate in a holiday scavenger hunt. Guess how many candy corns in the jar. Guess “What’s in the Box!” And Jump in the Sandbox’s Bounce House! There will be a bag of treats for each child.

Admission is a Saturday Play special: $5 per person.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ HALLOWEEN/FALL FESTIVITIES, CLICK HERE.

The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645 or email crinehart@thesandbox.org, www.thesandbox.org ,

Oktoberfest Pint-Size Polkas

Celebrate Oktoberfest and the fall season with Mike Schneider as he presents more of the happiest music on the face of the earth! There’s something about the crisper weather in the fall that will make you want to yodel and sing “The Lumberjack Polka.” All ages.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m., Carnegie Library
Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., Southwest Chatham Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m., Hinesville Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., Bull St. Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Oglethorpe Mall Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m., Tybee Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m., Thunderbolt Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., Islands Library
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m., West Broad Library
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Rincon Library
Thursday, Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m., Pooler Library
Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m., Springfield Library

For branch addresses, click here.

Oktoberfest Pint-Size Polkas

Celebrate Oktoberfest and the fall season with Mike Schneider as he presents more of the happiest music on the face of the earth!  There’s something about the crisper weather in the fall that will make you want to yodel and sing “The Lumberjack Polka.”  All ages.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m., Carnegie Library
Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., Southwest Chatham Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m., Hinesville Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., Bull St. Library
Monday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Oglethorpe Mall Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m., Tybee Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m., Thunderbolt Library
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., Islands Library
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m., West Broad Library
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Rincon Library
Thursday, Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m., Pooler Library
Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m., Springfield Library

For branch addresses, click here.

Over the past month, Scribble Art Studio students in Savannah have been working on creating artwork designed around TWIGS, the library’s lovable reading squirrel mascot. Scribble students did a fantastic job creating their own unique TWIGS and now all their hard work has paid off as their art will be displayed at Dick Blick Art Materials and featured in the new Live Oak Public Library coloring book!

You’re invited to join Scribble for the opening reception!

Reception: Friday, October 19th 6-8 at Dick Blick Art Materials
318 E. Broughton St. Savannah, GA 31401
Come see the wonderful artwork created in collaboration with Live Oak Public Libraries!
TWIGS will be making a special guest appearance!
Light drinks and food provided!

Get a sneak peak of Twigs by clicking here.

For more information about the show or art classes for kids, 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.