Chad Crews, Magical Educator

Join the “I Dream of Reading Extravaganza!”  With a combination of magic, music, storytelling, and some live animal friends Chad will soon have you dreaming of reading.  Ages 5 and up.
Rincon Library, Monday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.
Springfield Library, Monday, July 23, 2:30 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, July 24, 11 a.m.
Tybee Library, Tuesday, July 24, 1:30 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Tuesday, July 24, 4:30 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street Library, Wednesday, July 25, 1:30 p.m.
W. W. Law Library, Wednesday, July 25, 4 p.m.
Pooler Library, Thursday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.
Port City Library, Thursday, July 26, 2 p.m.
Carnegie Library, Thursday, July 26, 4:30 p.m.

Hampstead Stage Company presents “The Wizard of Oz”

Based on L. Frank Baum’s classic book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” this play features two professional actors and some audience helpers.  Join Dorothy and friends on the yellow brick road to Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz and a way back home.  Ages 5 and up.

Rincon Library, Monday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
Springfield Library, Monday, July 16, 2:30 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, July 17, 11 a.m.
Tybee Library, Tuesday, July 17, 2:30 p.m.
Bull Street Library, Tuesday, July 17, 4:30 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.
W. W. Law Library, Wednesday, July 18, 2:30 p.m.
Islands Library, Wednesday, July 18, 4:30 p.m.
Pooler Library, Thursday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, July 19, 2:30 p.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Thursday, July 19, 4:30 p.m.
Hinesville Library, Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.

We know a lot of our readers are amateur photographers with a lot of artistic talent, but searching for know-how when it comes to the nuts and bolts of photography! Which is why we’re thrilled to tell you about a beginner how-to-take better-photos class.

Topics the class will cover include:

-10 Tips for Taking Better Photos
-Introduction to Exposure
-ISO
-Shutter Speed
-Aperture
-Training Wheels
-Using your Camera’s Basic Settings
-Lens Overview

Q: How much are the workshops and what do they include?
A: The three hour group class is $135 per person (don’t worry you can pay half down if you’d like) and includes light refreshments and lots of other goodies. Each person will receive a class guide to keep as a reference. You will also receive a fabulous swag bag! Class size is limited so everyone will have an opportunity to ask specific questions.

Q: I don’t have a fancy DSLR camera, but I love photography and want to take better pictures with my point and shoot. Can I still come?
A: Yes, we would still love to have you! However, there will be a couple subjects we go over that will be strictly about DSLR cameras, such as lens choices and functions that your camera may not have. But most the subjects can be used for people with DSLR’s and Point and Shoots!

Q: Do I have to be a mom to sign up for your workshop?
A: No, you do not. Although the majority of the class will be moms with young children, we respect that other will want to join in as well. No matter who you are, if you want to learn how to take better pictures of kids, you are more than welcome to attend.

Q: Can I host one of these workshops at my house?
A: If you live in Rincon, GA or Savannah, GA, yes you can! We charge $125 per person for house parties with a minimum of 5 people. So if you get 5 of your friends to come to your pad for a workshop, you don’t have to pay anything!

Q: Do you offer special discounts if I get a bunch of my friends to sign up?
A: Yes we do! If you get 5 people to attend our workshop, you’re in free! If you get 3 people registered, we give you $50 off!

Sign up here for their next workshop, July 28th.
And check our their professional work also here: www.shumanfineartphotography.com
For more information, email Jillane Tucker at jillanes@shumanphoto.com or call 912-665-0218

Jillane Tucker, Shuman Fine Art Photography.com, email jillanes@shumanphoto.com, 912-665-0218 http://www.shumanfineartphotography.com/ Shuman Fine Art Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You’re invited to Folk Art Family Day @ JEPSON CENTER, 1-4 PM Sat. July 14, 2012!

Celebrate the inventive world of Howard Finster and folk art with this afternoon of activities for all ages. Telfair will present demonstrations by local self-taught artists and live old-time music by Joe Nelson. Kids can make different art projects using recycled items from the Chatham Country Recycling Center. Grownups will want to hear a fascinating talk by Jordan Poole, Executive Directorfor Howard Finster’s Paradise Gardens. Free admission, sponsored by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs

Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , http://telfair.org/museum-events/calendar/ Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Didgeridoo Down Under

This musical and interactive, educational program will have you dreaming you’re in Australia.  Learn about the didgeridoo, an indigenous Australian wind instrument made from the eucalyptus tree, and its music will transport you to the land down under.  Ages 3 and up.

West Broad Library, Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

Pooler Library, Wednesday, July 11, 1:30 p.m.

Rincon Library, Wednesday, July 11, 4:30 p.m.

Thunderbolt Library, Thursday, July 12, 11 a.m.

Carnegie Library, Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, July 12, 4:30 p.m.

W. W. Law Library, Friday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Street Library, Friday, July 13, 1:30 p.m.

Islands Library, Friday, July 13, 4 p.m.

Southwest Chatham Library, Saturday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.

Hinesville Library, Saturday, July 14, 4 p.m.

Big Dreams and Moon Beams” Puppet Show

The moon is a magical place! Journey there and back on a rocketship full of adventure with this imaginative puppet show.  Ages 3 and up.

Rincon, Wednesday, August 1, 2:30 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.

Music Makers

Stories, singing, dancing, and more! Includes musical instrument demonstrations and audience participation. Ages 3 and up.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, Tuesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

Part of the Special Free Summer Performances at Live Oak Public Libraries From June-August: Free children’s library special performances (storytellers, musicians, animal acts, artists and more) will take place at various Live Oak Public library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Click here for details on performances.

July 14: Tonca’s Birthday Join the fun as Daisy May, MOSH’s resident opossum, throws a birthday bash for Tonca, MOSH’s 46-year-old alligator snapping turtle. Party activities will include face painting, party games, animal encounters and cake, of course! The party will culminate with Tonca’s annual weigh-in in the newly renovated Hixon Native Plant Courtyard. Don’t miss one of the most anticipated events of the year!

So many exciting things are happening with
Coastal Kids Market that we just can’t keep them under wrap any longer!

The popular seasonal sale’s Fall 2012 dates are set and Coastal Kids Market has a NEW LOCATION that is TWICE the size of the previous one.

Do I hear applause?

Now Coastal Kids Market needs your help because they need to fill up that new space with great items for their shoppers to peruse. The results of the CKM survey from the spring market showed that shoppers want the sale to expand, but keep up the same excellent quality and high standards that CKM has always exhibited.

New expansions will focus on:

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• Toys– with batteries in working order; train tables & more
• Outdoor Toys – bikes, scooters, cozy coupes, power wheels etc.
• Books- excellent condition of course
• Baby Equipment– clean & gently used
• Teen clothing– trendy & in-style
• Boy clothing– esp sizes 5T and up
• Brands to include: Carters, Osh Kosh, & Old Navy especially in boy sizes will be accepted (no discount stores including Target, Wal-Mart, Kmart etc.)

Wednesday, September 12^th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Preview Party)

Thursday, September 13^th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Charity Hour 5:00 pm)

Friday, September 14^th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, September 15^th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (some items 50% off)

The new location will be in The Coastal Crossing Shopping Center, 1215 East Hwy 80, Pooler, GA (beside Spanky’s). Be on the lookout for information regarding registration for consignors and volunteers as well as vendors and advertisers coming soon! Please check out the Coastal Kids Market facebook page here frequently as you want to make sure you don’t miss any big announcements! Also, please hover over the “Liked” button and click “Show in News Feed” to help their posts show up in your news feed. http://www.facebook.com/Coastal/Kids/Market#!/CoastalKidsMarket

Coastal Kids Market, Upscale Fall 2012 Consignment Sale is Sept. 13-15 at The Coastal Crossing Shopping Center, 1215 East Hwy 80, Pooler, 31322 http://coastalkidsmarket.com/ (912) 655-4686 Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Special Free Summer Performances at Live Oak Public Libraries From June-August: Free children’s library special performances (storytellers, musicians, animal acts, artists and more) will take place at various Live Oak Public library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Below are a few happening this week.  Click here for details &  more free library performances for kids.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ SUMMER EVENTS, CLICK HERE.
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Didgeridoo Down Under

This musical and interactive, educational program will have you dreaming you’re in Australia. Learn about the didgeridoo, an indigenous Australian wind instrument made from the eucalyptus tree, and its music will transport you to the land down under. Ages 3 and up.

West Broad Library, Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

Pooler Library, Wednesday, July 11, 1:30 p.m.

Rincon Library, Wednesday, July 11, 4:30 p.m.

Thunderbolt Library, Thursday, July 12, 11 a.m.

Carnegie Library, Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, July 12, 4:30 p.m.

W. W. Law Library, Friday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Street Library, Friday, July 13, 1:30 p.m.

Islands Library, Friday, July 13, 4 p.m.

Southwest Chatham Library, Saturday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.

Hinesville Library, Saturday, July 14, 4 p.m.

Campout at the Library

Gather around the “campfire” to sing some classic camp songs, hear a few stories, and learn how to tie a few knots. Ages 6-9.

Southwest Chatham Library, Tuesday, July 10, 2 p.m.

Hinesville Library, Monday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, Monday, July 23, 3 p.m.

Port Wentworth Library, Wednesday, July 25, 4 p.m.

Carnegie Library, Monday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Street Library, Monday, August 2, 3 p.m.

Port City Library, Tuesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.

 

Music Makers

Stories, singing, dancing, and more! Includes musical instrument demonstrations and audience participation. Ages 3 and up.

Bull Street Library, Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

Port City Library, Tuesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Thunderbolt Library, Thursday, July 19, 11 a.m.

Hinesville Library, Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.

Midway Library, Wednesday, July 25, 3 p.m.

W. W. Law Library, Wednesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, Tuesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

 

“Big Dreams and Moon Beams” Puppet Show

The moon is a magical place! Journey there and back on a rocketship full of adventure with this imaginative puppet show.  Ages 3 and up.

Southwest Chatham Library, Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m.

Pooler Library, Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.

W. W. Law  Library, Friday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.

Rincon, Wednesday, August 1, 2:30 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.

Free Osteoporosis Information Session and Bone Density Screenings offered Friday, July 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Lunch With a Doctor is a free event, sponsored by Women’s Information Network, will include lectures by Sharon Baker, BSN, MN, and Stephen Gordon, MD., Ob-Gyn. Registration is required; please call 706-204-8800 or email baker8483@comcast.net to register.

Of the 10 million Americans estimated to have osteoporosis, eight million are women and two million are men. Significant risk has been reported in people of all ethnic backgrounds, and the disease
can strike at any age, despite the common misconception that it only affects older people.

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

check out Flow Into iRest® – workshop to balance body & mind ONLY at Ganesha’s Place, Savannah’s new therapeutic yoga studio! Sunday, July 22 10:00-12:30 $20 by July 13 – early registration ($30 after July 13)

10:00-11:00am Empowerment Yoga (Beginner Level) Release tension during this 60 minute beginner level power flow practice. You will move with your breath, stretch and strengthen your body while cultivating balance in your mind. This practice will help to release any tension while enhancing your clarity and focus. Prior yoga experience is not necessary. All levels welcome! Sue Finkle, RYT 200

11:15-12:30pm Integrative Restoration or iRest® This modern adaptation of yoga nidra will flow you into a form of meditative self-inquiry. iRest is a research based practice that transforms you to develop thought patterns that will assist you to be able to meet any and all circumstances that you may encounter in your life. A brief history and overview will be given about the iRest protocol to prepare you for this rich practice. Prior meditation or yoga experience is not necessary. Stephanie Moon ERYT200/ Level II iRest Teacher

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

JULY 3: July 3rd Independence Day Fireworks: Tybee Is.’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. The show starts around dark (around 9:15 p.m.). The fireworks are staged on the pier, but they are easily viewed from any of Tybee’s eastern beaches. (912) 786-5444 or (800) 868-2322.

SAVANNAH/TYBEE ISLAND AREA

JULY 3: July 3rd Independence Day Fireworks: Tybee Is.’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. The show starts around dark (around 9:15 p.m.). The fireworks are staged on the pier, but they are easily viewed from any of Tybee’s eastern beaches. (912) 786-5444 or (800) 868-2322.

JULY 4: July 4th BeachSweep sponsored by The Tybee Beautification Association, 6:30 a.m. Tybee Pavilion. Volunteers should meet at the Tybee Pavilion for information and supplies. Water and snacks will be provided. Come show your patriotism by cleaning up the beach after the fireworks!

JULY 4: Savannah’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza on River Street hosted by the Riverfront Association . Music, food, live shows, contests, and more. FREE Head to Rousakis Plaza about 5 p.m., bring a blanket and some snacks, fireworks beginning around 9:15 p.m.

JULY 4: Fort Pulaski Independance Day Celebration featuring children’s activities. Musket firing demos, scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., will be followed by a muster or Civil War inspection. At 1 p.m., children of all ages will be able to make their own “Flat Civil War Soldier”. The park’s Independence Day activities will also include a presentation about the game of baseball during the Civil War era. Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. Hwy. 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. Entrance fee: $5 per person, ages 15 and under are free. (912) 786-5787 or nps.gov/fopu.

JULY 4: Coastal Heritage Society museums, Savannah: A reading of the Declaration of Independence and learn about the 1779 Battle of Savannah. Take a Battle of Savannah tour with a Revolutionary War soldier and see the exhibit on the battle in the Savannah History Museum, tour the battlefield and experience a musket demonstration. At the Georgia State Railroad Museum, take a train tour with a historic steam locomotive, experience operating a hand car, tour Pullman rail cars and some icons of the railroad (boxcars and caboose). Special children’s activities will be conducted throughout the day. You can also visit Old Fort Jackson and step into the shoes of those soldiers that were stationed at Georgia’s oldest brick fort during the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Civil War. Experience what life was like for those soldiers: try on period uniforms, participate in an artillery crew, and watch cannon and musket demonstrations. Throughout the day there will be a variety of children’s activities as well as blacksmith demonstrations. More info here.

JULY: Leopold’s I Pledge for Ice Cream Project throughout July 2012.
From 4-7 PM July 1 through July 30, children 12 and younger who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory will be rewarded with a free child’s scoop of ice cream at Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 E. Broughton St. Savannah, 31401.
“I Pledge” started in Savannah and has spread to ice cream shops nationwide, so click here or visit the Facebook page here for participating stores in other states.

HILTON HEAD IS./BLUFFTON AREA

July 4: 27th Annual Firecracker 5000 5K – Hilton Head Is.
The 5K (3.1 miles) Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 course starts and finishes behind the Mall at Shelter Cove at Shelter Cove Community Park and takes participants through the fast and flat roads around Shelter Cove Harbour. The festive post-race celebration features music, fresh fruit, ice cold refreshments, door prizes and more.

July 4: Red, White & Blue Kids’ Bike Parade in Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Is.
8:30 AM July 4
Show off your red, white and blue spirit by decorating your bicycle, wagon, dog, or kids for a fun parade around Harbour Town. Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Harbour Town Lighthouse at 8:30am to register and pick up decorating supplies. Parade lineup begins promptly at 9:30am, and entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies available to first 100 registered. Following the parade, join us for a bounce house, face painting, spray tattoos and much more.
For more info: 843.842.1979.

July 4: “Pop Goes the Sandbox” family fun event at The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.
10 AM-2 PM Wed. July 4
Festivities include special games and activities both indoors and outdoors. Scavenger hunts, games and fun arts & crafts. Decorate holiday cookies and make a patriotic craft. Outside fun includes many carnival games and prizes, bubble fun, snow cones and playing in The Sandbox’s Bounce House.
Enjoy a BBQ picnic provided by One Hot Mama’s with all the fixin’s and a big flag birthday cake provided by Harris Teeter. There will be lemonade and snow cones to keep you cool.
Cost: $10 per person (under 12 months are free) and includes admission to the museum, all activities and the picnic. Sandbox Members, active military and seniors are $8 per person.
18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s By-The-Sea United Methodist Church. For more info, call 843.842.7645 or email crinehart@thesandbox.org .
www.thesandbox.org

July 4: Watermelon Eating Contest, Hilton Head Is
2:30 PM July 4
Visit the Sea Pines Beach Club to participate in the watermelon eating contest. For more info, call 843.842.1979.

July 4-6: Gregg Russell Concerts, Harbour Town, Hilton Head Is.
8-9:30am
July 4 – July 6
Outdoor family concerts with children’s entertainer Gregg Russell, a classic at The Sea Pines Resort. FREE. More info here.

Three different fireworks displays on Hilton Head Island on Wednesday, July 4:

July 4: Harbour Town Fireworks
Activities for the kids, live music and entertainment as well as food and beverages. The fireworks will start around 9:15 pm (dusk). The fireworks are shot from a barge in Calibogue Sound.
$5 gate fee to enter Sea Pines Resort and a free shuttle service will be offered between Harbour Town and various parking lots in the Sea Pines Resort. For more info, call (843-785-3333) or visit www.seapines.com .

July 4: Shelter Cove Harbour Fireworks
Special patriotic music performed by Shannon Tanner who performs at 6:30 and 8:00 pm. The fireworks display will begin right after dusk. For more info, call 800-827-3006 or visit www.palmettodunes.com .

July 4: Skull Creek Fireworks
Fireworks are launched from a barge in Skull Creek (Intracoastal Waterway). The fireworks in Skull Creek begin at 9.30 pm. Live entertainment before the fireworks display at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, Chart House or the Skull Creek Boathouse beginning at 6 pm.

SAVANNAH/TYBEE ISLAND AREA

JULY 3: July 3rd Independence Day Fireworks: Tybee Is.’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. The show starts around dark (around 9:15 p.m.). The fireworks are staged on the pier, but they are easily viewed from any of Tybee’s eastern beaches. (912) 786-5444 or (800) 868-2322.

JULY 4: July 4th BeachSweep sponsored by The Tybee Beautification Association, 6:30 a.m. Tybee Pavilion. Volunteers should meet at the Tybee Pavilion for information and supplies. Water and snacks will be provided. Come show your patriotism by cleaning up the beach after the fireworks!

JULY 4: Savannah’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza on River Street hosted by the Riverfront Association . Music, food, live shows, contests, and more. FREE Head to Rousakis Plaza about 5 p.m., bring a blanket and some snacks, fireworks beginning around 9:15 p.m.

JULY 4: Fort Pulaski Independance Day Celebration featuring children’s activities.  Musket firing demos, scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., will be followed by a muster or Civil War inspection.  At 1 p.m., children of all ages will be able to make their own “Flat Civil War Soldier”. The park’s Independence Day activities will also include a presentation about the game of baseball during the Civil War era. Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. Hwy. 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. Entrance fee: $5 per person, ages 15 and under are free. (912) 786-5787 or nps.gov/fopu.

JULY 4: Coastal Heritage Society museums, Savannah: A reading of the Declaration of Independence and learn about the 1779 Battle of Savannah. Take a Battle of Savannah tour with a Revolutionary War soldier and see the exhibit on the battle in the Savannah History Museum, tour the battlefield and experience a musket demonstration. At the Georgia State Railroad Museum, take a train tour with a historic steam locomotive, experience operating a hand car, tour Pullman rail cars and some icons of the railroad (boxcars and caboose). Special children’s activities will be conducted throughout the day. You can also visit Old Fort Jackson and step into the shoes of those soldiers that were stationed at Georgia’s oldest brick fort during the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Civil War. Experience what life was like for those soldiers: try on period uniforms, participate in an artillery crew, and watch cannon and musket demonstrations. Throughout the day there will be a variety of children’s activities as well as blacksmith demonstrations. More info here.

JULY: Leopold’s I Pledge for Ice Cream Project throughout July 2012.
From 4-7 PM July 1 through July 30, children 12 and younger who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory will be rewarded with a free child’s scoop of ice cream at Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 E. Broughton St. Savannah, 31401.
“I Pledge” started in Savannah and has spread to ice cream shops nationwide, so click here or visit the Facebook page here for participating stores in other states.

HILTON HEAD IS./BLUFFTON AREA

July 4: 27th Annual Firecracker 5000 5K – Hilton Head Is.
The 5K (3.1 miles) Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 course starts and finishes behind the Mall at Shelter Cove at Shelter Cove Community Park and takes participants through the fast and flat roads around Shelter Cove Harbour. The festive post-race celebration features music, fresh fruit, ice cold refreshments, door prizes and more.

July 4: Red, White & Blue Kids’ Bike Parade in Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Is.
8:30 AM July 4
Show off your red, white and blue spirit by decorating your bicycle, wagon, dog, or kids for a fun parade around Harbour Town. Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Harbour Town Lighthouse at 8:30am to register and pick up decorating supplies. Parade lineup begins promptly at 9:30am, and entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies available to first 100 registered. Following the parade, join us for a bounce house, face painting, spray tattoos and much more.
For more info: 843.842.1979.

July 4: “Pop Goes the Sandbox” family fun event at The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.
10 AM-2 PM Wed. July 4
Festivities include special games and activities both indoors and outdoors. Scavenger hunts, games and fun arts & crafts. Decorate holiday cookies and make a patriotic craft. Outside fun includes many carnival games and prizes, bubble fun, snow cones and playing in The Sandbox’s Bounce House.
Enjoy a BBQ picnic provided by One Hot Mama’s with all the fixin’s and a big flag birthday cake provided by Harris Teeter. There will be lemonade and snow cones to keep you cool.
Cost: $10 per person (under 12 months are free) and includes admission to the museum, all activities and the picnic. Sandbox Members, active military and seniors are $8 per person.
18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s By-The-Sea United Methodist Church. For more info, call 843.842.7645 or email crinehart@thesandbox.org .
www.thesandbox.org

July 4: Watermelon Eating Contest, Hilton Head Is
2:30 PM July 4
Visit the Sea Pines Beach Club to participate in the watermelon eating contest. For more info, call 843.842.1979.

July 4-6: Gregg Russell Concerts, Harbour Town, Hilton Head Is.
8-9:30am
July 4 – July 6
Outdoor family concerts with children’s entertainer Gregg Russell, a classic at The Sea Pines Resort. FREE. More info here.

Three different fireworks displays on Hilton Head Island on Wednesday, July 4:

July 4: Harbour Town Fireworks
Activities for the kids, live music and entertainment as well as food and beverages. The fireworks will start around 9:15 pm (dusk). The fireworks are shot from a barge in Calibogue Sound.
$5 gate fee to enter Sea Pines Resort and a free shuttle service will be offered between Harbour Town and various parking lots in the Sea Pines Resort. For more info, call (843-785-3333) or visit www.seapines.com .

July 4: Shelter Cove Harbour Fireworks
Special patriotic music performed by Shannon Tanner who performs at 6:30 and 8:00 pm. The fireworks display will begin right after dusk. For more info, call 800-827-3006 or visit www.palmettodunes.com .

July 4: Skull Creek Fireworks
Fireworks are launched from a barge in Skull Creek (Intracoastal Waterway). The fireworks in Skull Creek begin at 9.30 pm. Live entertainment before the fireworks display at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, Chart House or the Skull Creek Boathouse beginning at 6 pm.

Leopold’s I Pledge for Ice Cream Project returns in July 2012.

From 4-7 PM July 1 through July 30, children 12 and younger who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory will be rewarded with a free child’s scoop of ice cream at Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 E. Broughton St. Savannah, 31401.

“I Pledge” started in Savannah and has spread to ice cream shops nationwide, so click here or visit the Facebook page here for participating stores in other states.

FOR MORE LOCAL SUMMER FREE (OR ALMOST FREE) KIDS EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

FOR LOCAL EATERIES WHERE KIDS EAT FREE ON CERTAIN DAYS, CLICK HERE.

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Starting Monday (today), Lovin’ Spoons self-serve frozen yogurt will be offering one ounce off for every ‘A’. See the details above. Valid at all stores, offer ends June 30, 2012.

Your kids can show their report card at the register & Lovin Spoons will reward them with 1 ounce off your purchase for every ‘A’! (One visit per report card, not combined with other offers).

Lovin’ Spoons FroYo offers 12 ever changing flavors, over 40 fresh toppings, hot syrups served up with a groovy 70s vibe. Local store locations include:

Savannah
Savannah Centre by Toys R Us on Eisenhower Drive
912-355-2723

Pooler
Pooler Marketplace by Publix
912-748-1444

Richmond Hill
60 Exchange St.
912-459-1490

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm

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Art Bash Studio's Crab Painting for Family Programs

Art Bash Studio's Peacock Painting for Family Program

The Art Bash Studio in Savannah will offer “Family Time” again some Saturdays during Summer 2012 beginning June 30th and July 14 @ 1:30-3:30 for ages 12 to 112 on a 16X20 (our reg adult size) canvas, $30. NO sangria served.

The Art Bash Studio is the place for painting parties. One of the studio’s local artists will guide you from start to finish in creating a featured painting.

“Feeling Crabby” and “PeaCocky” paintings are first up for Family Time! To make your reservations, please visit The Art Bash Studio website www.artbashstudio.com and click on “Calendar/Register”. Bring your tweens & teens and let’s paint!

The Art Bash Studio, 1526 Bull and 32nd streets, Savannah, 31401, (912) 484-3438 Email fun@artbashstudio.com , www.artbashstudio.com The Art Bash Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

BLUE CRAB DISCOVERY

Every Tuesday and Thursday, May through September

9:30 – 11:30 am

Visit Jarvis Creek to learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic Blue Crab. Participants will have a hands-on experience of harvesting, cooking, picking and tasting. Adults $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age) FISHING CAMP Every Friday June 15 through August 17 (except 6/22 and 8/10) 10:30 am An interactive day camp where kids learn the basics of fishing, crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of fishing and give them all the tools necessary to continue fishing for years to come. $35 per child

Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29926, tel: (843) 689-6767, email info@coastaldiscovery.org , www.coastaldiscovery.org

BLUE CRAB DISCOVERY

Every Tuesday and Thursday, May through September

9:30 – 11:30 am

Visit Jarvis Creek to learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic Blue Crab. Participants will have a hands-on experience of harvesting, cooking, picking and tasting. Adults $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age) FISHING CAMP Every Friday June 15 through August 17 (except 6/22 and 8/10) 10:30 am An interactive day camp where kids learn the basics of fishing, crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of fishing and give them all the tools necessary to continue fishing for years to come. $35 per child

Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29926, tel: (843) 689-6767, email info@coastaldiscovery.org, www.coastaldiscovery.org

Every Tuesday and Thursday, June through August 8-10 PM An evening lecture and beach walk to educate participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Presentation given to entire group, then 2 groups of 10 proceed to the beach to examine the nesting habitat and nestsites. No guarantee of turtle sightings.

Adult $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age)

www.coastaldiscovery.org

Every Tuesday and Thursday, June through August 8-10 PM
An evening lecture and beach waqlk to educate participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Presentation given to entire group, then 2 groups of 10 proceed to the beach to examine the nesting habitat and nestsites. No guarantee of turtle sightings.

Adult $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age)

www.coastaldiscovery.org