For more info including schedule of events or to register, click here. Savannah Celtic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Ready for a night on the town with out the kiddos? Mark your calendars! You’re invited to take advantage of Parents Night Out/Fall Harvest Festival on Friday, October 19 from 6 to 10PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah.

The children will play outdoor games then come inside for more fun, crafts, and movies. Pizza and popcorn provided. $20 for the first child, $10 for additional children from the same household.

Open to the public! RSVP to Jolene Byrne at re@uusavannah.org

Event schedule for the children:

Outside Activities in the square to start the evening:
Pumpkin Rolling Race
Apple BobbingGame of Red Rover
Needle in a Haystack (Wheelbarrow of Hay with Treats Hidden Inside)
Scarecrow Dress Up Race

Indoor Activities:
Pizza and Popcorn
Pumpkin Painting / Decorating
Leaf Transfers
Duct Tape Flower Pens in Fall Colors
Toilet Paper Roll Halloween Creatures
Fall Branch Weaving
In the Movie Room:
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown and E.T.
Closing Activity:
Spooky stories (not too scary) and songs by lantern light.

The nursery will be open for the youngest children.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, www.uusavannah.org, 311 East Harris St. Troup Square, Savannah, 31401, email RE@uusavannah.org

Tybee Team Melanoma Awareness & Skate Night at the Tybee Island YMCA
Fri. October 12 2012
Screenings 4-7 PM by Georgia Skin & Cancer Clinic
Skate Night 6-9 PM
Raffles

Annual Doggie Costume Contest Sunday October 14 2012 at Daffin Park on Victory Drive. Hosted by the Savannah Kennel Club.
Open to the public! Registration starts at noon; judging starts at 1 PM

Join Kindermusik Savannah for October Musical One-Time Playdates – Wed. Oct. 31 for TWO exciting musical playdates with your children.

The theme for both playdates: “NO SCARE IN THE AIR and NO FRIGHT IN THIS SIGHT!”, as Kindermusik invites you to come in a NON-SCARY costume (optional) to experience the sounds and movement of KINDERMUSIK!

Instruments, props, lap bounces, stories and dancing will fill the room for 45 magical, musical minutes! At the end, each participant will receive a download credit for 10 SONGS from play.kindermusik.com!

First playdate is for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5 and meets at 11:00am on October 31st.

Second playdate is for babies ages newborn to 2 years old and meets at 12:00pm on October 31st.

Cost: $12 per class, which includes tuition + the download card.

Class spaces are limited to 12 per class, so enroll online at www.88keysga.com (click on the Kindermusik link) today!

Any questions? Please call or email Marina Lindblom 912.988.KEYS (5397), email music@88keysga.com

More info on all of the above by clicking here.

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

Make plans to check out 2012 Savannah Food Day Festival,11 AM-6 PM Oct. 28 in Daffin Park!

Live music all day. There will be over 25 workshops and classes on everything from gardening and chicken keeping to nutrition and how to get more veggies into your kids’ diet. Other highlights include fun learning activities for the kiddos along with entertainment from Puppet People and live magic shows.

FREE & open to the public.

For more details, view the complete Festival Guide in the October issue of Well FED Magazine here.

Bring the family to Hunter Cattle Farm and enjoy a night under the stars! You bring the tent and Hunter Cattle Farm will take care of the rest!
Includes:
Tour of the farm on our wagon
Dinner
S’mores
A country breakfast!

Camp-Out Schedule:
November 2nd, 2012–Friday night
4pm–Start setting up 5pm—meet at Hen House for animal holding, petting and egg gathering 6pm –Wagon ride to see the sunset 7pm—Dinner under the barn 8:30pm—Fire pit and s’mores 9:30pm—Moonlight Trail Walk
November 3rd, 2012
9am—Country breakfast under barn 10am—Head up and move out

Be sure to reserve your spot! Call (912) 823-2333 or email events@huntercattle.com  to buy your ticket. Spaces are limited!

The fun starts Friday, November 2nd at 5pm and goes until Saturday, November 3rd at 10:30am.
For Friday night and Saturday morning (Including tour of the farm, dinner, s’mores, sleeping under the stars at the farm, a country breakfast):
12 and up=$50 4-11yrs=$25 3 and under=Free
For Friday night only (Including tour of farm, dinner, s’mores):
12 and up=$30 4-11yrs=$15 3 and under=Free
*Discounts available for families of 5 or more.

So many family-friendly activities going on this week & weekend (Oct. 9-16 2012) in Savannah, Statesboro, Hilton Head Is. & surrounding areas.

Click here to see all the kids/family happenings. Highlights include Savannah Greek Festival; children’s book author/illustrator Jan Brett comes to Savannah on Thurs. Oct. 11 for a book signing & discussion of her new kids’ book, Mossy; and 2012 Fall Festival & Duck Races at Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens.  

Details 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

Oatland Island Wildlife Center is excited to host Savannah Children’s Museum’s Imagination Playground exhibit twice per month on designated Toddler Tuesdays! Imagination Playground is an interactive, transformable environment that prompts children of all ages to create an ever-evolving play space with loose parts. This unique, mobile exhibit addresses a broader spectrum of play needs through socio-cooperative play.

Join Oatland on the following Tuesdays from 10-4:
October 16
October 30
November 13
November 27
December 11
This is a LEAP Together partnership powered by Coastal Heritage Society.
Learn, Explore And Play with your kids every day!
www.chsgeorgia.org

We all need help when it comes to parenting.

Bull Street Baptist Church is hosting a parenting conference this weekend (Oct 12 & 13) to help equipp parents to be the primary disciplers of our children.

Goals of the conference include helping parent in the following ways:
-Teaching generations to set their hope in God and in nothing else.
-Teaching generations to rely on the whole counsel of Scripture.
-Training generations to love and serve God, the church, and their neighbors as Christ does.

Conference Cost: $20 / person

Childcare Available: ($3 per child / $9 max per family per day)
Includes Friday Dinner & Saturday Breakfast!

Friday, October 12 – 5-9pm
Saturday, October 13 – 8:30am – 12pm

Steve Wright (author of reThink: Is Student Ministry Working? and ApParent Privilege) served at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC from 1999-2012 primarily as the Student Pastor but later transitioned as Pastor of Family Discipleship. He is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship and Church Planting at First Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, FL.

He received a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ed. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His undergrad degree is from Carson Newman College in TN. Steve also founded InQuest Ministries, to encourage youth pastors serving on the frontlines of ministry, and supplies resources of Sunday School and Discipleship curriculum to thousands of churches worldwide.

He and his wife Tina have been happily married since 1989. They are blessed with three children–Sara, William and Tyler.

· Register online at: www.bullstreet.org

· For more info contact: Glenn Warner Pastor for Family Ministry at glenn@bullstreet.org or 912.236.1511

Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 East Anderson St., Savannah, GA 31401, www.facebook.com/BullStreetBaptistChurch, Bull Street Baptist Church is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Haunted Forest at the Savannah Moose Lodge in Sandfly, 2202 Norwood Ave.

8 PM-Midnight on the following dates (ticket sales stop at 10 PM on Halloween): Oct. 12th & 13th; Oct. 19th & 20th; Oct. 26th & 27th; Oct. 31st

$7 adults; $5 kids 12 & younger.

Benefits Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center Information: 912-355-8985 or LODGE1550@MOOSEUNITS.ORG

You’re invited to Savannah PAWrade and carnival ! It will take place on Lamara Drive in front of Jacob G. Smith Elementary on Saturday, October 27th from 11am-3pm. In addition to the TailsSpin pet costume contest, there will be lots of old-fashioned carnival games and activities for kids, plus street vendors, a bake sale, and the chance to win a whole cake or pie in the Cake Walk! New this year: a pumpkin decorating contest! Open to the public.

Meet a young loggerhead sea turtle hatchling named Ossabaw at Skidaway Marine Science Day

October 20, 2012: Skidaway Marine Science Day

Campus wide open house hosted by the Marine Extension Service, Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography, NOAA’s Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Includes aquarium tours, touch

tanks, laboratory demonstrations, research vessel tours, reptile programs, and more!

The Center also will be celebrating 40 years of public service and outreach at the annual open house. To mark the anniversary, a young loggerhead sea turtle hatchling named Ossabaw will make its first public debut.

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

Cost: FREE!

Ages: All

To register or more information, (912)665-4199 or email kate@ganeshasplace or Jaime@LittleLightsYoga.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

2012 Alive in Savannah

NEW YEARS EVE
Location: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort (Inside the Race Track – Grand Prize of America Ave)

New Years Eve Racing:
5:15pm Kids 1/4 Mile (free 12u)
5:30pm 5k / 10k on the Golf Course

Register for runs here.

Non-competitor festival passes available here.

Childcare for all competitors; Gated and Supervised while you compete
ALL WEEKEND: Childcare, Inflatables and Kids Carnival
Inflat – a – Fest:
15 Inflatables / Carnival Games
300ft Inflatable Obstacle Course
5 sided Rock Climbing Wall
Zip Line, Rope Swing, Super Slides
Vendor Villiage
FIREWORKS: 8:30pm Professional Presentation

2012 Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K Road Race & Health Walk
9 AM Saturday December 22

Register here.

The race happens on and around the Hilton Head Hospital Campus and Main Street and features a colorful seasonal theme and provides participants a chance to burn off those extra holiday calories. The race features all standard male and female running divisions. Holiday prizes are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, plus the top three in each age category will also receive unique holiday awards.

Participants are asked to bring new unwrapped toys, gift cards, or phone cards for donations to benefit CODA ( Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse ). People who donate toys will qualify to win a Holiday Gift Package valued at over $150. The Holiday Gift Package will include: Turkey, Wreath, Poinsettia, and other holiday items.

The first 400 participants will receive a long sleeve Jingle Jingle T-shirt, jingle bells, and a candy cane.

An festive award ceremony featuring refreshments, music and door prizes will be held following the race.

Runners & Walkers may register with an application or on line for $25 prior to 12/17 or for $30 after

Families & Groups of 6 receive a 10% discount for pre-registration prior to 12/17 only
More info here.

Zombie Mile 5k & 1mile Fun Run
5 PM Saturday October 27th
The race will be followed by a Halloween Festival for the entire family with: Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, Kids Play Area, Pumpkin Toss, Story Telling, Food & More

Halloween 5K Adult and Kids one mile fun run thru the streets of Historic Bluffton followed by a costume contest and post race award ceremony with Trick or treating, kids play area, pumbkin toss, music, food and more. There will also be a Pub Crawl for adults from 7-9 at Capt. Woody’s, Promenade 9 & Corks

Register here.

1 Mile Course:
Takes participants up Pin Oak Street, Eighth Avenue, Goethe Road and Old Mellichamp Drive to finish at The Promenade.
1 Mile Kids Course Map

5K Course:
Pin Oak Street, Red Cedar St, Hidden Lake Circle then back via Eighth Avenue, Goethe Road and Old Mellichamp Drive to finish at The Promenade

What To Wear
Runners encouraged to come out, have fun, wear a costume, bring your strollers, baby joggers and pets. Please keep in mind that this is a twilight event so please wear bright colors, bring a flash light or glow stick.

Results:
This event will not be officially timed however a race clock will be provided at the finish line.

1 Mile Awards:
Prizes to top 3 Male & Female overall finishers
Prizes to top 3 Male & Female finishers 8 & Under, 9-12, 13 & Over

5K Awards:
Prizes to top 3 Male & Female overall finishers
Prizes to top Male & Female finishers 12 & Under, 13-20, 21-40, 41-60, 60+

Costume Contest
Prizes to Best Male, Best Female, Best Group ( 4 or more ) and Best Pet

To Benefit: American Cancer Society Relay for Life & Bluffton Fins Swim Team

CRAB CRAWL 5K
1 PM Sunday October 21 2012
J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill​
Race Description
The 2012 Crab Crawl 5K Run/Walk is coordinated with the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival​: great food, entertainment, crafts and rides: The race will help conclude the festival Sunday afternoon. Registration includes entrance to the festival, overall and age group awards, race packet items and shirt.
Registration
$25 – Early Registration through August 25
$30 – Regular Registration August 26 – September 30
$35 – Late registration October 1 – October 11
$40 Race day registration – at the race site only
Race Course
The course will take place inside J.F. Gregory Park. The race will begin in the park at the carnival entrance and encompass the back loop around the wetland trails. Register here.  ​​​​​​​​​​​

The Savannah Turkey Trot Benefiting the United Way

Thursday November 22

Register here.

Time

8:00 am Kids K
8:15 am Diaper Dash
8:30 am 4 Mile Run & Walk

Distance

4 Miles

Register here.

Registration Fees

$25 through November 7
$30 through November 14
$35 through November 21
$40 RACE DAY – Nov. 22
Kiddie Run and Diaper Dash – FREE

Race Proceeds

United Way of the Coastal Empire is a local non-profit organization serving the following counties in Georgia: Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty. Their mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

Awards

– Top 3 overall male and female
– Top 3 male and female in each age group
– Largest family, most generations, furthest away, most senior, most junior
All Kids K participants will receive an award. Awards will be presented immediately following tabulations at Daffin Park. Must be present to receive awards.

Age Groups

10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up

Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run
8 AM Kids Run, 8:15 AM 5K, 9 AM 10K Dec. 1 2012
Distance: 5K, 10K, Double Pump
Event Organizers: Savannah Sports Council and Fleet Feet Sports Savannah
Register here.
Registration Fees

$25 through June 1 (Early Bird Special)
$30 June 2 through October 31
$35 November 1 through November 29
Online Registration Closes Wednesday November 28th at 11:59pm EST.
Registration on Thursday November 29th will be available at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah
$40 Friday November 30th at the EXPO ONLY
$5 EXTRA if participating in the Double Pump
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE

Race Proceeds

Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s / Candler

Details

The South’s Toughest Bridge Run!!
Come run Savannah’s Talmadge Bridge 1, 2, or 3 times! The bridge is a 1.4 mile span at a 5.5% grade, 196 feet above the Savannah River.

Race Course

5K
The 5K Run / Walk will start on Hutchinson Island, on Wayne Shackleford Road near the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center at 8:15 a.m. All participants will head west, then over the Talmadge Memorial Bridge and will finish back in the Historic District near the Savannah Civic Center
10K
The 10K race will start in front of the Chatham County Court House on Montgomery Street in Savannah’s Historic District at 9 a.m. The run leads participants through Savannah’s Historic District, then heads over the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, and back over for a second time, finishing near the Savannah Civic Center.
Double Pump
The DOUBLE PUMP will start on Hutchinson Island at 8:15 a.m. with the 5K. As soon as you complete the 5K, DOUBLE PUMP participants line up at the 10K start and complete another two trips over the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. You must be able to complete the 5K in 40 minutes or less to participate in DOUBLE PUMP and be at the 10K starting line by 9 a.m. (NO LATE STARTS.) Awards will be given out for your combined times of the 5K and 10K.
1/4 Mile Kids Run
The ¼ mile kids race is FREE and will start at 8 a.m. The race will begin at the finish line near the Savannah Civic Center. Every participant gets an award!

2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walk® Savannah
Be there with bells on!
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis®. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.
Register here.

3rd Annual Savannah Reindeer Run/Walk 8K
Dec. 15 2012
Proceeds benefit the Rape Crisis Center of Savannah.
The Reindeer Run takes place at the Savannah International Trade Center on Hutchinson Island.
The run is followed by a Chili Cook Off with celebrity Judges: Paula Deen, Jaime Deen, Bobby Deen, Straton Leopold, and Mary Jane Crouch; Leopold’s Ice Cream; Bojangles’ Biscuits; Cornhole Competition ; Lots of kid’s activities and mascots galore!
Trophies for the run and kids competitions.
Winner of the Cornhole Competition stays in the Deen’s Tybee cottage for a weekend. In the freezer will be a gallon of Leopold’s Ice Cream
Register for the Reindeer Run here