Registration is now open for the Little Lambs Fall Sale at First Presbyterian Preschool , 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, 31405. The sale is set for Oct. 19 & 20.

Items accepted include clothing (infants, children and maternity), toys, books, CD’s, baby items (strollers, car seats, boppies, etc) furniture, trikes.

This year, consigning your items will be more efficient and convenient. Consignors can now utilize an internet- based tagging system, My Consignment Manager. This is a very simple and user-friendly system that is used by several other area consignment sales. Some of the benefits of this sale include:

-a free, easy-to-use, internet-based tagging system, similar to our current Excel tagging program but with advanced sorting capabilities

-bar-coded tags to ensure quick and accurate control of inventory and accounting

-ability to move inventory between different local sales utilizing My Consignment Manager without having to re-enter your inventory

In addition, Little Lambs consignors will receive an increase in commission. Consigners commisison will be 65% and consigners will also have the opportunity to shop on Friday from 5-7 PM

Registration for the sale opened today September 19 at 10:00 am. Please go to First Presbyterian Preschool new website, FPCSchool.com to find general Little Lambs sale information and a link for tagging and registration.

The sale is a fund-raiser for First Presbyterian Preschool . For more info, please email LittleLambsFPP@gmail.com. Please “like” Little Lambs Consignment Sale on Facebook here to stay updated.

Little Lambs Consignment Sale Hours:
Fall 2012
Friday, October 19, 9-2 and 5-7
Saturday, October 20, 9-12

Get ready for swashbuckling fun: the 2012 Tybee Is. Pirate Festival – includes Live Music, Children’s Activities & a Pirate Victory Parade – is set for on October 4-7.

Every Columbus Day weekend, Tybee Island transforms into a lively pirate village, celebrating the rich seafaring history that defines the Georgia coast with live music, children’s activities and a Pirate Victory Parade.

The parade will be 3-5pm Sat. Oct 6. This parade is a must for families. Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route.

Highlights for the 2012 Tybee Island Pirate Festival include The Pirate Victory Parade, Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey’s Cove, Thieves’ Market and the new Landshark’s Mugs of Mutiny Tavern with live music. The festivities kick off with the coronation at the King and Queen at the Buccaneer Ball at The Crab Shack on Thursday, October 4.

All 2012 Pirate Festival events – with the exception of the parade – will be held at the South Beach parking lot located at Tybrisa Street on Tybee Island, Georgia.

For the schedule of events, click here.

Pirate Festival Weekend Passes are $22. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Weekend Passes may be purchased in advance at www.tybeepiratefest.com . For more information about the 2012 Tybee Island Pirate Festival please call 912.786.5444 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com .

Come join The Savannah Children’s Theatre for Bunnicula, a “hare-raising” musical about a vampire bunny.

The theatre’s adult cast brings this popular children’s book to life on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.

Tickets are $10 for students/children, seniors and military: $12 for adults. 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.

Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns Stopping in Savannah Oct. 6-7
Designer gowns on sale for substantial savings while proceeds go to help women without insurance get mammograms at St. Joseph’s/Candler
Nearly 1,000 designer and couture gowns will be available at 25 percent to 85 percent savings.
Not limited to brides, bring your friends!

WHEN:
VIP PINK POWER HOURS
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 – 10 a.m. – Noon
GENERAL ADMISSION
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets Required. Please visit www.bridesabc.org to register.
WHERE:
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler
225 Candler Drive – Savannah, GA 31405
A portion of the proceeds from gown sales will benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund at St. Joseph’s/Candler, which provides mammography and other breast health services for women without insurance.
Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities available call 877-721-HOPE(4673).
Lots of Exciting Giveaways

Finishing a marathon is child’s play with KiDS ROCK Savannah – a one-mile fun run for children in grades K – 7. This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line. Kindergarten distance is a half mile run.

The run will be 2 PM Sun. Nov. 4. Register here

Participants can become full marathon finishers by completing a 25.2-mile training program prior to November 4th or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal – just for finishing!

Run with your Friends

School/Team registration is now open. There is no fee to be a team, however you need a minimum of 10 registered participants. Being an official KiDS ROCK Team allows your team name to be listed in our registration system and allows you to pick-up your student’s race numbers and t-shirts. For questions regarding team registration, please contact Pam at kidsrock@competitorgroup.com .
Registration Information
$20 Individual – grades K-7
*Race day registration is not available.
*Parents and/or Chaperones may choose to run with their kids, but do NOT need to register.

Entry includes:
Official Race Number
T-shirt
Finisher’s Medal
Goodie Bag

Kids will enjoy the final mile of their marathon on an energetic, fun filled course! Participants can rock out with live entertainment and relish in the glory as they cross the finish line. There, kids will receive a hard-earned finisher’s medal and be able to feast on healthy post-race refreshments.
The start and finish line are in Daffin Park.
As participants in KiDS ROCK Savannah, you can become a marathon finisher by accumulating 25.2 miles of a marathon at your own pace over a span of 4,6 or 8 weeks with guidance from your parents or teachers. To get you groovin’ – check out the KiDS ROCK Training Guide where you will learn to set goals and discover that running is fun!

Race packet pick-up info here.

For More Information. E-mail: rnrsavannah@competitorgroup.com . Tel: 1-800-311-1255

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will entertain!

Join the run, cheer for your favorite kids or see a Rock ‘n Roll Puppet People Show! Get your own Rock ‘n Roll Glitter Tattoo at Puppet People’s Face Painting booth.

Kids Rock Savannah! Sunday, November 4th 2-3:30 PM. For race info, click here.

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.

Rock Shrimp Festival – St Marys, GA

October 6, 2012
This annual festival celebrates the Rock shrimp with a big party in downtown St. Marys. Lots of fun for the whole family with parade, 5K run, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and more. The highlight is the rock shrimp dinner
October 6: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Great Ogechee Seafood Festival – Richmond Hill, GA
October 19-21, 2012
Find out more here: http://www.goseafoodfestival.com/

Admission to Festival
Adults – Friday, Saturday (until 4 p.m.) Sunday $5.00
Admission for adults on Saturday after 4 p.m. is $15.00

Children (ages 4-12) $3.00
Children 3 and under – FREE
Cash only (no checks or credit/debit cards are accepted) ATM’s will be on site.

Be sure to bring valid/government issued photo I.D. w/ you – we card EVERYONE who wishes to purchase beer/wine.

PARKING
There is no on-site park parking. If you have a government issued handicapped sticker/tag police officers will direct you to handicap parking areas.
There is complimentary parking and shuttle service to the park. Look for event parking signs
Shuttle buses will pick-up in each of the designated festival parking lots and shuttles will run throughout the festival hours.

Do not park in non-festival designated lots during the festival – you may be towed.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Carnival rides, food, arts and crafts and business booths open during festival hours

FESTIVAL RULES
No Pets
No Coolers
No Video/Audio Recording – anyone caught in possession of such equipment will be excluded from the park and all recording/camera devices will be confiscated
No Gus or Weapons
Police dogs are in use for the protection of festival goers and vendors. They are friendly, however, will alert on drug contraband, munitions or explosives
All vehicles, cargo, bags, boxes, totes, purses, etc. subject to search

Anyone who fails to abide by festival rules and regulations may result in expulsion from the festival

CoastFest 2012 – Brunswick, GA @ GA DNR Coastal Regional Headquarters near the Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick.
10:00am to 4:00pm October 6, 2012
Learn more about the coastal landscape, the marshes, and the life in the ocean in this very special annual festival perfect for families with young children. Touch tank, arts & crafts, living history events and lots of learning for free

http://www.goldenisles.com/event/coastfest-2012

Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival
October 14 – 21, 2012
Many cities on the coast holds seafood festivals in the fall, but Bluffton combines seafood with another favorite type of festival – the arts festival. At this event you can get a little bit of both.
http://www.blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com/

Beaufort Shrimp Festival – Beaufort, SC

October 5 – 6, 2012 This shrimp festival takes place at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in historic Beaufort, South Carolina. There’s a lot going on for the whole family at this event – more details http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival

Guyton Elementary is having their annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 4, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the school. They will have inflatables, games, food, a wonderful silent auction, cake walk, and many other fun things! Also, new for this year is a tea cup ride! Please come out and support Guyton Elementary!

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Savannah, www.kumon.com/savannah , open on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-7 PM, 10010   Abercorn Ave. in Savannah. For more info or to schedule a complimentary placement test, call owner and instructor, Janese Cooper at (912) 920-8899. Kumon of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Get ready for swashbuckling fun: the 2012 Tybee Is. Pirate Festival –  includes Live Music, Children’s Activities & a Pirate Victory Parade – is set for on October 4-7.

Every Columbus Day weekend, Tybee Island transforms into a lively pirate village, celebrating the rich seafaring history that defines the Georgia coast with live music, children’s activities and a Pirate Victory Parade.

The parade will be 3-5pm Sat. Oct   6. This parade is a must for families. Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route.

Highlights for the 2012 Tybee Island Pirate Festival include The Pirate Victory Parade, Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey’s Cove, Thieves’ Market and the new Landshark’s Mugs of Mutiny Tavern with live music. The festivities kick off with the coronation at the King and Queen at the Buccaneer Ball at The Crab Shack on Thursday, October 4.

All 2012 Pirate Festival events – with the exception of the parade – will be held at the South Beach parking lot located at Tybrisa Street on Tybee Island, Georgia.

For the schedule of events, click here.

Pirate Festival Weekend Passes are $22. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Weekend Passes may be purchased in advance at www.tybeepiratefest.com . For more information about the 2012 Tybee Island Pirate Festival please call 912.786.5444 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com .

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

Biblio Boogie

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.

A Stitch in Time

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

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!