You’re invited to bring your children to Richmond Hill Library for Spanish storytime! Shake your maraca, play a tambor, sing a canción, hear a new cuento, create an obra

This is a fun and engaging way to learn Spanish or support the Spanish skills you already have. Cheyenne Kozaily is a certified Spanish teacher and the only Spanish instructor at Savannah Technical College.

The storytime is for families who wish to learn something new and families who want to keep their children’s Spanish skills strong. Ages 0-6

When: Fridays @ 10:30 AM

Cheyenne will also offer Spanish children’s and adult’s classes soon Email Cheyenne for details: cheyenne.kozaily@gmail.com

More info here. Lingüa is for families who want to give their children más.

If you are planning to take the kids to the ballpark and cheer on the Savannah Sand Gnats & visit with Gnate the Gnat this summer, don’t procrastinate. Only a few more Sand Gnats home games this season. Check out the schedule above.

Admission: $7 General Admission Seating, $8 Reserved Seating, $10 Box Seating, $5 Children Ages 4-12/Seniors/Military General Admission Sea

Visit www.sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150 to purchase tickets today.

Don’t forget, the Live Oak Library summer reading program offers free Sand Gnats tickets to kids who complete Level 3. More info on the summer reading program here.

Take the kids to the 1978 movie “Superman” @ Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31401 on Saturday, August 4 at 7 p.m.

Superman is a superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Richard Donner directed the film, which stars Christopher Reeve as Superman, as well as Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Valerie Perrine and Ned Beatty. The film depicts the origin of Superman, including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton and his youthful years in the rural town of Smallville. Disguised as reporter Clark Kent, he adopts a mild-mannered attitude in Metropolis and develops a romance with Lois Lane, while battling the villainous Lex Luthor.

Tickets are $8 each, $6.50 for seniors (55+). Available by calling 912-525-5050 or online here.

Superman (1978)
Saturday, August 4 at 7 p.m.
Presented by the Lucas Theatre

Superman is a superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Richard Donner directed the film, which stars Christopher Reeve as Superman, as well as Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Valerie Perrine and Ned Beatty. The film depicts the origin of Superman, including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton and his youthful years in the rural town of Smallville. Disguised as reporter Clark Kent, he adopts a mild-mannered attitude in Metropolis and develops a romance with Lois Lane, while battling the villainous Lex Luthor.

Tickets are $8 each, $6.50 for seniors (55+). Available by calling 912-525-5050 or online here.

Love those Tax-Free Weekends that offer shoppers a weekend of relief at the cash register. Here are ours:

Georgia Back-to-School Tax Free Weekend: August 10-11, 2012.

South Carolina Back-to-School Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 3-5 2012. More info here.

In Georgia, tax-free items include:
• Clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100.00 or less per item.
• A single personal computer or personal computer-related accessory purchase with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less.
• General school supplies for classroom or related activities with a sales price of $20.00 or less per item.

The sales tax exemption does not include these: clothing accessories, jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, watchbands, cellular devices, furniture, computer-related accessories designed for recreational use, items used in a trade or business or for resale, or rentals; or sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, restaurants, or airports.

Love those Tax-Free Weekends that offer shoppers a weekend of relief at the cash register. Here are ours:

Georgia Back-to-School Tax Free Weekend: August 10-11, 2012.

South Carolina Back-to-School Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 3-5 2012. More info here.

In Georgia, tax-free items include:
• Clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100.00 or less per item.
• A single personal computer or personal computer-related accessory purchase with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less.
• General school supplies for classroom or related activities with a sales price of $20.00 or less per item.

The sales tax exemption does not include these: clothing accessories, jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, watchbands, cellular devices, furniture, computer-related accessories designed for recreational use, items used in a trade or business or for resale, or rentals; or sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, restaurants, or airports.

If you are planning to take the kids to the ballpark and cheer on the Savannah Sand Gnats & visit with Gnate the Gnat this summer, don’t procrastinate. Only 18 more Sand Gnats home games this season. Check out the schedule above.

Admission: $7 General Admission Seating, $8 Reserved Seating, $10 Box Seating, $5 Children Ages 4-12/Seniors/Military General Admission Sea

Visit www.sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150 to purchase tickets today.

Don’t forget, the Live Oak Library summer reading program offers free Sand Gnats tickets to kids who complete Level 3. More info on the summer reading program here.

Dream With Me – A Family Program
This dreamy program features stories, songs, and family activities. Space is limited. Ages 3-10.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Tuesday, August 7, 3 p.m.

Pajama-Rama
Pooler Library
Monday, August 13, 6 p.m.
Listen to some funny stories, sign silly songs and learn new fingerplays and rhymes for ages 2 to 6 years-old. Wear your pajamas, slippers and bring your favorite stuffed animal!

You’re invited to Christmas in July, 10 AM-2 PM Wed. July 25. Snow is in Santa’s forecast while you play at The Sandbox’s third annual “Christmas in July”.

Festivities include special holiday games and activities both indoors and outdoors. Outside fun includes getting crazy in our popular Bounce Castle and playing in the SNOW! In addition to playing in the “cool” museum, there will be scavenger hunts, games and fun holiday themed arts & crafts. You can also decorate holiday cookies and chat with Santa, who is on Hilton Head for vacation, to let him know how good you’ve been so far this year.

A picnic lunch, complete with hotdogs, chips, brownies, snow cones and lemonade, is also included so don’t miss out on the “coolest” day of the summer!

Wednesday, July 25, from 10a.m. to 2:00 p.m. · play in the snow · jump in a Bounce Castle · see The Sandbox in Christmas décor · Meet the princess · Make a Christmas Tree ornament · decorate (and eat) sugar cookies, · enjoy fun arts & crafts, · meet and chat with Santa! · play in our cool museum · fill your tummy with hot dogs, chips, brownies,snow cones & lemonade.

$10 per person, under 12 months free; $8 per person seniors, Sandbox members, active military

For more information, call The Sandbox at 843-842-7645 or e-mail crinehart@thesandbox.org .

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org

You’re invited to the Savannah Technical College Cosmetology Department open house, 10AM until 2PM on Saturday, July 28 at the Effingham Campus (in Rincon – 2890 Hwy 21 South).

The Cosmetology Department will offer hair, nail and skin care services during the open house – walk-ins are welcome. Donations will be accepted to benefit Savannah Technical College’s Foundation Scholarships. Last year’s open house raised nearly $900 for scholarships. Services offered at the open house include: manicure, pedicure, cut/style, round brushing, blowout, clipper cut, eyebrow waxing/arching. Suggested donation for cosmetology services at the open house is $5 per service (cash only).

Starting this fall Cosmetology program classes will also be offered in the evenings at the Effingham campus, in addition to the daytime classes. For more information about enrolling in the program, please contact Cosmetology Department Chair Kim Cutter-Williams at 912.443.5780 or kcutter@savannahtech.edu .

Savannah Children’s Choir presents End of Camp Show
Join the Savannah Children’s Choir on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. as they present a fully-staged musical play as culmination of their two-week Summer Camp program.
For two weeks, campers start each day singing together, and then attend classes in sight singing, movement, theater, music history and music theory. Each day ends with a healthy snack provided by N’laws Produce, and Afternoon Enrichment, a daily interactive concert or lecture offered by a visiting artist.
Come see what the campers have learned at their End of Camp concert on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 E. Henry Street, corner of Henry and Waters. Tickets are $5; the box office opens at 6 p.m., the doors at 6:30 and the concert begins at 7 p.m.

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

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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

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