3rd Annual Trail of Hope @ Skidaway Is. State Park
10K, 5K, Run & Walk
Fun for the whole family
Kids’ Fun Run, Face Painting, Balloons, Awards, Trophies, T-shirts
8 AM Sat. Nov. 10
Register online at www.active.com or at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah
Embrace the race for adoption. This race benefits www.CovenantCareAdoptions.com
912.898.4782
Pooler Library, Thursday, October 18, 10:30 a.m.
Port City Library, Tuesday, October 16, 10:30 a.m.
Get ready to have some fun as we crank up the tunes and boogie down in the library! A movement and music program, children and their caregivers get to play musical instruments, sing and dance together. Ages 0-5.
Southwest Chatham Library, Saturday, Oct. 6, 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m.
Learn to knit in this family style program with the help of experienced knitters. Supplies provided. Ages 8 and up.
Project 440 presents MusicAlive! Inspiration Station
Discover how a simple idea can inspire an entire musical composition! Musicians demonstrate how different rhythms, melodies and harmonies combine to create a musical masterpiece. Be introduced to classical music through Project 440’s MusicAlive! series.
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 10:30 a.m. @ Hinesville Library
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m. @ Pooler Library
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1 p.m. @ Islands Library
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m. @ Bull Street Library
Thursday, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. @ Springfield Library
Thursday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m. @ West Broad Library
Thursday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m. @ Oglethorpe Mall Library
Friday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m. @ Southwest Chatham Library
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
Clear the body and mind – and have a fit pregnancy.
Check out a new pregnancy yoga class offered by Oh Baby! Fitness at Savannah Yoga Room on Wilmington Island. The class runs is at 6:30 PM Wednesdays until Oct. 24. $90 for six weeks.
Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.
For more info or to register, click here.
Savannah Yoga Room is at 115 Charlotte Dr., Savannah 31410
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
Stroller Strides® of Savannah – a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies – will offer classes at JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill starting in October.
Richmond Hill classes – which include power walking and intervals of strength training – will be on MWF at 9:30 am and will begin Monday Oct. 1, 2012 .
Classes are designed for all moms with any level of exercise. Certified instructors will guide you through exercises that will strengthen your bodies and give you the energy you need for the awesome gift of motherhood.
Classes already being held in Savannah
Savannah Classes are 8 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays at Lake Mayer. The first class is free and Stroller Strides of Savannah will offer a special discount if you mention you heard about Stroller Strides of Savannah on SouthernMamas.com!
How can I sign up ?
Register for your free class by clicking here and see all the different class packages offered, by clicking on the “More Info” button in one of the class boxes on the left. You can sign up for any class package when you show up for class, with your instructor.
What if my baby is fussy?
Stroller Strides of Savannah welcomes babies from 6 weeks to any age. Babies are Stroller Strides’ priority, so don’t worry if yours is fussy!
What should I bring to class?
* Water
* A towel, blanket or yoga mat for ab exercises and stretching
* A hat and/or sunscreen
* Anything you may think your baby needs ( snacks, bottles, sippy cups, toys, potty training toilet)
* A stroller ( any stroller will do as long as it does not tip over)
What should I wear to class ?
Wear something comfortable that you can move ( power walk,jog, stretch) easily in. Please make sure that you have comfortable tennis shoes on.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to class so you don’t get left behind.
On Facebook
Stay connected with Stroller Strides Savannah and learn about new classes & updates by liking them on Facebook here.
Stroller Strides of Savannah, contact Natalia Lucero at (910) 987-5943, email natalialucero@strollerstrides.net , http://classes.strollerstrides.net/savannah/location/index.aspx Stroller Strides of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Stroller Strides® of Savannah – a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies – will offer classes at JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill starting in October.
Richmond Hill classes – which include power walking and intervals of strength training – will be on MWF at 9:30 am and will begin Monday Oct. 1, 2012 .
Classes are designed for all moms with any level of exercise. Certified instructors will guide you through exercises that will strengthen your bodies and give you the energy you need for the awesome gift of motherhood.
Classes already being held in Savannah
Savannah Classes are 8 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays at Lake Mayer. The first class is free and Stroller Strides of Savannah will offer a special discount if you mention you heard about Stroller Strides of Savannah on SouthernMamas.com!
How can I sign up ?
Register for your free class by clicking here and see all the different class packages offered, by clicking on the “More Info” button in one of the class boxes on the left. You can sign up for any class package when you show up for class, with your instructor.
What if my baby is fussy?
Stroller Strides of Savannah welcomes babies from 6 weeks to any age. Babies are Stroller Strides’ priority, so don’t worry if yours is fussy!
What should I bring to class?
* Water
* A towel, blanket or yoga mat for ab exercises and stretching
* A hat and/or sunscreen
* Anything you may think your baby needs ( snacks, bottles, sippy cups, toys, potty training toilet)
* A stroller ( any stroller will do as long as it does not tip over)
What should I wear to class ?
Wear something comfortable that you can move ( power walk,jog, stretch) easily in. Please make sure that you have comfortable tennis shoes on.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to class so you don’t get left behind.
On Facebook
Stay connected with Stroller Strides Savannah and learn about new classes & updates by liking them on Facebook here.
Stroller Strides of Savannah, contact Natalia Lucero at (910) 987-5943, email natalialucero@strollerstrides.net , http://classes.strollerstrides.net/savannah/location/index.aspx Stroller Strides of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Stroller Strides® of Savannah – a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies – will offer classes at JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill starting in October.
Richmond Hill classes – which include power walking and intervals of strength training – will be on MWF at 9:30 am and will begin Monday Oct. 1, 2012 .
Classes are designed for all moms with any level of exercise. Certified instructors will guide you through exercises that will strengthen your bodies and give you the energy you need for the awesome gift of motherhood.
Classes already being held in Savannah
Savannah Classes are 8 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays at Lake Mayer. The first class is free and Stroller Strides of Savannah will offer a special discount if you mention you heard about Stroller Strides of Savannah on SouthernMamas.com!
How can I sign up ?
Register for your free class by clicking here and see all the different class packages offered, by clicking on the “More Info” button in one of the class boxes on the left. You can sign up for any class package when you show up for class, with your instructor.
What if my baby is fussy?
Stroller Strides of Savannah welcomes babies from 6 weeks to any age. Babies are Stroller Strides’ priority, so don’t worry if yours is fussy!
What should I bring to class?
* Water
* A towel, blanket or yoga mat for ab exercises and stretching
* A hat and/or sunscreen
* Anything you may think your baby needs ( snacks, bottles, sippy cups, toys, potty training toilet)
* A stroller ( any stroller will do as long as it does not tip over)
What should I wear to class ?
Wear something comfortable that you can move ( power walk,jog, stretch) easily in. Please make sure that you have comfortable tennis shoes on.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to class so you don’t get left behind.
On Facebook
Stay connected with Stroller Strides Savannah and learn about new classes & updates by liking them on Facebook here.
Stroller Strides of Savannah, contact Natalia Lucero at (910) 987-5943, email natalialucero@strollerstrides.net , http://classes.strollerstrides.net/savannah/location/index.aspx Stroller Strides of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Girls Scouts Recruitment Meeting Is it time for your daughter to start Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia? Attend the Girl Scouts Sampler at Grace Methodist Church, 6412 Waters Ave. from 10-11:30 AM Sat. Sept. 22 to learn more about joining Girls Scouts today. For more information, contact Susan Bass, sbass@gshg.org or call 912.657.6201. Click here for more info. Details here.
FREE Kids Day at Dick Blick, 318 E Broughton St., Savannah 31401
presented by Scribble Art Studio
Saturday, 9/22; kids are free to make as many projects as they want
· 10am-12pm: Oil Pastel & Tempera: Find an image by connecting the dots! Outline the image by using assorted oil pastel colors and complete it by painting the rest with bright colored tempera. Add the final touches with embellishments!
· 1pm-3pm: Marker Painting: Create beautiful tints and shades and mimic the look of watercolors with markers! Learn how to layer colors and more! Parents will love this easy and non-messy technique!
· 3pm-5pm: Origami Balloons: The kids will color the animal and create a design around it with colored pencil and markers. Then, we will teach them how to fold it and blow it up into a balloon.
FREE & Open to the public!
Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children & families throughout the US and India. JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori & many more locations.
JumpBunch of Greater Savannah has new 9-week sessions starting in Richmond Hill & Bewrick,
Berwick sessions are on Oct 2-Nov 27. The class offered will be Tuesday morning at 9:30 am located at Coastal Cathedral at 275 Berwick Blvd. in Berwick. FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS: Sept. 25 at 9:30 AM.
Richmond Hill sessions are Oct 1-Nov 26. The class offered will be Tuesday morning at 9:30 am located at New Life Worship at 16252 Hwy 144 in Richmond Hill Ga. FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS OFFERED Sept 24 at 9:30 AM.
JumpBunch Details
Cost for the 9 week sessions: $72.00
Each week, JumpBunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage, the goal is to build confidence and coordination.
Some of the fun sports offered are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!!
Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.
Enroll online now here or call 912-445-0312. Check out Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah on Facebook here
JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
The annual popular fundraiser for The Next Generation will be held at a new spot this year: The Barbeque, Brews + Bluegrass event will be at Villa Maria Center, 6 Dolan Drive in Isle of Hope on Oct. 7!
Last year’s event raised $50,000 for The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. Obviously, this is a way to make a difference AND have some family fun.
When: Sunday, October 7, 3-7pm Villa Marie Center, 6 Dolan Drive in Isle of Hope, Savannah, GA
Music: The Jimmy Wolling Bluegrass Band and The Marshall Brothers Activities:
Activities: Face Painting, Bouncy Houses, Pumpkin Patch, Dunking Booth and more!
Food: Available to purchase from The Smokin’ Pig BBQ & Brain Freeze Treats Italian Ice.
Beverages: Cash Bar for Beer + Wine (no coolers); free Coca-Cola products & kids’ drinks.
Tickets: $20 per person (Kids 12 & under are FREE!).
Pumpkins and Pictures for purchase in the Pumpkin Patch provided by Lyn Bonham Photography and Ella’s. Please click here to purchase tickets in advance! Questions? contact info@nextgenerationsavannah.com
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
Hilton Head Is. Italian Heritage Festival
Shelter Cove Community Park
11:30 AM-4 PM Sat. Sept. 22 A celebration of Italian culture with food, entertainment, contests, a cooking stage, bocce ball tournament. Hosted by the Italian-American Club of Hilton Head Is. & the Island Rec. Center.
Looking for a new career that might jive better with your mommy schedule?
Check out Armstrong’s College of Education’s Become a Teacher information session, intended to help jump-start a teaching career for bachelor’s degree holders in all stages of life.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6-7p.m.
WHERE:
The Armstrong Center
13040 Abercorn St.
Savannah, Ga. 31419
CONTACT:
Greg Dziuban
Graduate Admission Coordinator, College of Education
912.344.2568
greg.dziuban@armstrong.edu
MORE INFORMATION:
For individuals with a bachelor’s degree in any major who want to become certified teachers, Armstrong’s College of Education can make that happen through the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) or post-baccalaureate, non-degree teacher certification programs.
Armstrong offers individuals the opportunity to become certified to teach in early childhood education (pre-school through fifth grade), middle grades education (fourth through eighth grade), special education and seven specific subject areas: art, biology, English, history, math, music and Spanish.
The Become a Teacher information session will address the paths to certification, the application process and financial aid. Attendees will be able to ask questions and receive individual attention.
The public is invited to the Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Fall Celebration at Bamboo Farm & Gardens, Savannah
Games, face painting, inflatables, rock climbing, contests, raffle, Karate Demonstration, music, food court and much more!
When: Sat. Nov 17th 11am to 4pm
Where: Bamboo Farms on Canebrake Road off Hwy 17 in Savannah Ga
Cost: $10 for wrist band to jump all day, $2 admission for Adults & babies. More for raffles, food and drinks.
2 Canebrake Rd
Savannah, Georgia 31419
Come out to Hunter Cattle September 29th from 10am to 2pm to set up as a vendor or just enjoy local goodies at this free event! This is a great opportunity to meet local farmers and learn about backyard homesteading! Bring the family and enjoy the farm.
The Burger Barn will be open! Prices range from $5-$10.
Bee there or Bee Square!
The Tybee Island Spelling Bee benefiting Tybee Island Maritime Academy (sponsored by Tybee Island Residents and Property Owners Association) is set for Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Tybee Island Gym.
Admission: $5 for adults and $1 for children under 14. There will be a “Bee-stro” cafe that will open at 5:30pm. Local restaurants have generously donated a variety of sandwiches, wings, etc. available for a modest donation! Please plan to attend this evening of fun and cheer on the spellers!
Tybee Island Maritime Academy will be a charter school operated by a governing board, approved by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School Board and the Georgia Board of Education. Charter Schools are independent, tuition-free, public schools that operate under a performance contract with the local school district and the state of Georgia.
The school will be located at 714 Lovell Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328. The site includes classrooms for up to 300 students, a cafeteria/gymnasium and a multi-purpose room. The school will also plan to use additional resources such as: The Tybee Island Library, the U.S. Coast Guard Station, the Tybee Island Lighthouse Station.
The school’s tentative opening date is August, 2013.
Looking for a new career that might jive better with your mommy schedule?
Check out Armstrong’s College of Education’s Become a Teacher information session, intended to help jump-start a teaching career for bachelor’s degree holders in all stages of life.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6-7p.m.
WHERE:
The Armstrong Center
13040 Abercorn St.
Savannah, Ga. 31419
CONTACT:
Greg Dziuban
Graduate Admission Coordinator, College of Education
912.344.2568
greg.dziuban@armstrong.edu
MORE INFORMATION:
For individuals with a bachelor’s degree in any major who want to become certified teachers, Armstrong’s College of Education can make that happen through the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) or post-baccalaureate, non-degree teacher certification programs.
Armstrong offers individuals the opportunity to become certified to teach in early childhood education (pre-school through fifth grade), middle grades education (fourth through eighth grade), special education and seven specific subject areas: art, biology, English, history, math, music and Spanish.
The Become a Teacher information session will address the paths to certification, the application process and financial aid. Attendees will be able to ask questions and receive individual attention.
Hilton Head Prep School presents an evening of music, food & environmental education. FREE and open to the public. Entertainment including bouncy houses & games, local food vendors and educational booths.
A popular Toddler Tuesday weekly nature program at Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah.
Theme for Toddler Tuesday
At Toddler Tuesday, children & their parents/caretakers experience nature through themed activities including live animal encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, songs, interactive finger-play & crafts.
Theme for December 18 Polar Express Party Toddlers come dressed in your comfy pajamas, it’s a Polar Express Party. You won’t want to miss the train to this Toddler Tuesday. We’ll dream of polar bears and caribou and their cold, frosty lands and take our play train set through the snow (the make- believe kind).
The group will be busy counting their cache as they pretend to be squirrels and mice, preparing for winter. Don’t be squirrely and miss this OIWC Toddler Tuesday, the flying squirrels will be dropping by!
Oatland’s new naturalist Michelle Kelly will lead the sessions. Pre-registration required.
NEW TIME: One session 10:30-11:15 am. Pre-registration required. Call 395-1500
Toddler Tuesday Program Fees for 2012-2013: General: $5 per child $5 per adult Friends of Oatland Members: $5 per child, up to 2 adults FREE!
Program fee includes program and entrance to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and trails.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212
Driving directions here.
