When you buy tickets for the June 13 Savannah Sand Gnats game from local Goodwill retail locations, Goodwill gets funds to help local programs that serve our area. Goodwill retail locations in Savannah, Pooler and Richmond Hill will be selling discounted tickets to the June 13 Savannah Sand Gnats game for $5 to generate funding for local programs that serve our area. No limits on number of tickets purchased. To purchase tickets for Goodwill’s Pack the Park Night, please call (912) 354-6611 ext. 107.

The first 200 children ages 12 and under only at Grayson Stadium will get a free Webkinz. The park opens at 6 p.m. and game time is 7:05 p.m. The Sand Gnats will play the Charleston, S.C. RiverDogs. In addition, the Sand Gnats will donate 50 cents for every person who enters Grayson Stadium June 13 with a ticket purchased through Goodwill. If Goodwill sells 1,000 tickets and those 1,000 people come to the game, the Sand Gnats will donate an additional $500.

Pack the Park for Charity is the Sand Gnats’ way of helping organizations generate revenue through the purchase and sale of discounted tickets.

www.goodwillsavannah.org .

Ganesha’s Place, Savannah’s new therapeutic yoga studio offers the following June workshops:

Dream Circle Workshop
Come and learn to by-pass the chatter around core issues which occur in your dreams.
Understand the language of your dreams.
Discover what recurring dreams mean.
Join Kate Jacobson RYT, LISW-CP
Ganesha’s Place
2323 Barnard St. Savannah
Saturday, June 23, 2012 – 1-3:30pm
$25
Kate@ganeshasplace.com to register

Crabbing with kids to catch Carolina Blue Crabs can be comical and tends to require less skill than fishing.

What you need:

a bucket, a crab net (available at any hardware store or bait shop), 10- to 12-feet of sturdy string with a chicken neck attached above a two-ounce sinker.

What to do:

Cut the line about ten to twelve feet, add a sinker, then a chicken neck for bait. Leave the end with the chicken in the water, and patiently wait. You’ll see the crab nibbling on your line. Once the crab grabs, pull the line in with the crab on it and scoop it into the bucket

Where to crab

A pier, sea wall, sea shore, or dock. Crabs will be closer to shore in murky water and a bit farther out in clear water. You can crab from shore if there is no wave action. Our suggestions include:

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Harris Neck Road (Highway 131)
Off U.S. Highway 17 between Eulonia and Darien in McIntosh County, GA (From I-95, take Exit 67)
www.fws.gov/harrisneck/

South Beach, Hilton Head Is.
Located at the “toe” of the island near the South Beach marina, is the Calibogue beach. There is no public parking, so it’s best to walk or bike from South Beach Marina parking lot.

Rules

There is a minimum size for “keepers”: five inches wide point to point to keep. You may not keep a female carrying eggs (an orange spongy mass on their underside).

Pint-Size Polkas
Accordian player and children’s polka musician Mike Schneider presents this educational program filled with music, dancing, audience participation and sing-alongs. All ages.

Pooler Library, Monday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street Library, Monday, June 18, 1 p.m.
W. W. Law Library, Monday, June 18, 3 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Monday, June 18, 6 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, June 19, 11 a.m.
Tybee Library, Tuesday, June 19, 1 p.m.
Islands Library, Tuesday, June 19, 3 p.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Tuesday, June 19, 6 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.
Carnegie Library, Wednesday, June 20, 1 p.m.
Rincon Library, Wednesday, June 20, 4 p.m.
Hinesville Library, Thursday, June 21, 10 a.m.

Bunny Lune Dreams of the Moon
In Japan they don’t see a Man in the Moon. They see Bunnies in the Moon! Children will hear the story “Bunny Lune” by Kae Nishimura, learn about Japan, sing songs, and participate in a bunny moon dance. Ages 4-9.
Pooler Library, Tuesday, July 31, 2 p.m.
Port City Library, Tuesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.
Carnegie Library, Tuesday, August 7, 10:30 a.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.
Carnegie Library, Monday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street Library, Monday, July 30, 2:30 p.m.
Port City Library, Tuesday, August 7, 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.

Thunderbolt Library, Thursday, June 28, 11 a.m.
Islands Library, Thursday, June 28, 3 p.m.
Springfield, Thursday, July 5, 2:30 p.m.
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.

Juneteenth is the celebration of the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Considered to be June 19, Juneteenth is the oldest celebrated remembrance of African American Emanicipation day and is often celebrated with acknowledgements, speakers and events. Telfair Museums’ 5th annual JUNETEENTH Celebration will include acclaimed author Beverly Jenkins, a concert of traditional music and percussion by David Pleasant and a Gullah Geechee day with programs and demonstrations by local artists.

JUNETEENTH Celebrations include:

Saturday, June 23 – Juneteenth at the Jepson featuring performers, storytellers and art activities
12 – 3pm / Jepson Center
Area performers, storytellers and art activities related to the Geechee-Gullah culture and inviting the participation of neighborhood associations including Cuyler-Brownsville, Tatemville and the communities of Sandfly and Pinpoint.
Jamal Toure, a griot or living historian, is founder of The African Spirits of Day Clean -an organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of African Americans. Toure will present a living history exhibit based on the Geechee-Gullah culture.

Louise Cohen , a fifth generation native Hilton Head Islander, is a captivating storyteller and speaker of Gullah—a language she grew up speaking. As rooted as she always was on this history-rich sea isle, with its gentle beaches and sanctuaries of oak forest that echo with the praise of her ancestors, Louise found that something was missing. It has become Louise’s mission to tell the stories of her people.
Culture Music by DJ Shaka Zulu, a Reggae DJ heard weekly on WHCJ Radio.

All Juneteenth events are FREE and open to the public, sponsored by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W York St, Savannah, 31401, http://telfair.org/jepson/ Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

A big thank you to Savannah Children’s Theatre  for presenting yet another fun musical – Meredith Wilson’s THE MUSIC MAN!

We attended Opening Night on Friday of this MAINSTAGE production of the classic musical – featuring adult and children performers plus a live orchestra –  and loved it. My 5-year-old son & his 5-year-old friend sat through the roughly 2-hour performance (which includes an intermission when you can visit the theatre’s concessions stand to help support the non-profit theatre) and were sorry to see it end.  

THE MUSIC MAN will be presented for three weekends in June.
JUNE 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 2012: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. Sat.& Sun., 3 p.m.

Tickets are available online by clicking here as well as at the box office. Children, senior and military discounts available.

Savannah Children’s Theatre announced their upcoming Mainstage productions for Fall 2012 & Summer 2013 – ‘Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory’ and ‘A Year with Frog and Toad.’ Check their Website for auditions info. coming soon.

Savannah Children’s Theatre offers a variety of summer camps. More info here.  

Savannah Childrens Theatre, (912) 238-9015, 2160 E. Victory Dr. in the Piggly Wiggly shopping center, Savannah, 31404 www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org/

Summer Kids Movies 2012 at Royal Cinemas, Pooler
ALL TICKETS: $1.00
Shows start at 10:00am
Doors open at 9:15am

5 Towne Center Ct
Pooler, GA 31322
912-988-4025
(FOR MORE FREE – OR ALMOST FREE – LOCAL SUMMER 2012 KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CLICK HERE)

Starting in early June and running until August, several local movie theater complexes show $1 & $2 kids movies on designated weekday mornings.
Savannah Stadium 10, behind Savannah Mall, and Carmike 10 at 511 Stephenson Ave. , Savannah offer $2 kids movies. (please note the change of location. Wynnsong 11 Savannah is not showing the $2 kids movies this summer) Victory Square 9 in Savannah, Pooler Stadium Cinemas & Royal Cinemas in Pooler will offer $1 kids movies on designated weekday mornings.
For showtimes & movie schedule, click here.

Georgia Theatre Co. 2012 Summer Kid Show Series at Pooler Stadium Cinemas
10 AM Tues & Thurs. June 12-Aug. 2 2012
$1 Movies
Doors open at 9:15 AM
Films are subject to change. For more info, call 912.330.0012. On Facebook here.
425 Pooler Parkway, Pooler 31322
www.GeorgiaTheatreCompany.com

Tue 7/31 & Thur 8/2: Puss N Boots (PG) 2011‐1 hour 30 min. Big (PG) 1988‐1 hour 44 min.

(FOR MORE FREE – OR ALMOST FREE – LOCAL SUMMER 2012 KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CLICK HERE)

Starting in early June and running until August, several local movie theater complexes show $1 & $2 kids movies on designated weekday mornings.
Carmike 10 at 511 Stephenson Ave. , Savannah offers $2 kids movies. (please note the change of location. Wynnsong 11 Savannah is not showing the $2 kids movies this summer; Savannah Stadium 10, behind Savannah Mall,  Victory Square 9 in Savannah,  Pooler Stadium Cinemas & and Royal Cinemas in Pooler will offer $1 kids movies on designated weekday mornings.
For showtimes & movie schedule, click here.

Frank Theatres Summer Movie Series 2012
Victory Square 9
1901 E. Victory Drive, Savannah 31404
912.355.5300

11 AM July 31 & Aug. 1 The Adventures of Tin-Tin (PG)

(FOR MORE FREE – OR ALMOST FREE – LOCAL SUMMER 2012 KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CLICK HERE)

Savannah Children’s Museum’s EXPLORATION STATION, made possible with support from Newman’s Own Foundation, will open Saturday June 9, 2012 at 9 a.m.. Exploration Station is an outdoor venue and water and sunscreen are strongly encouraged.
Exploration Station is a 1 acre, two level, outdoor exhibit area built in the ruins of a Central of Georgia building. Exploration Station’s goals are to connect children with nature, encourage learning through outdoor play emphasizing the importance of daily activity for a healthy lifestyle, and planting the seeds for preservation of historic buildings.
PATRON PARKING
Parking is shared with Georgia State Railroad Museum at 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401 and will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Parking is free for patrons, but limited. There is plenty of additional parking in the surrounding area.
MUSEUM ADMISSION & MEMBERSHIP COSTS
General admission: $7.50 per person, ages 1 and older.

First Presbyterian Church of Savannah will hold its popular Vacation Bible School June 25-29, 2012 from 9am-Noon.

Bible school is open to children 3 years-rising 5th graders. Open to the public. (You don’t need to be a member of this church to attend)

This year’s theme is Rainforest Adventure: A Tree Top Bible Blast! Welcome to the jungle my friends! The children will learn about Christ’s love and grace and the beauty of God’s rainforest creation!

Register by June 15 to ensure your child gets a t-shirt.  But you are welcome to sign up after as well.  The cost is $20 for the first child, $10 for additional child(ren). If you would like to register your kid(s), please call the church office at 354-7615 or stop by the church to pick up a registration form.

First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave, Savannah, GA 31405

FOR A LISTING OF MORE LOCAL SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE.

I-Youth program is offering a $45/wk portfolio develpment program for ages 10-16. Located at 309 Hwy 80 in Pooler, GA near Fitness Witness. Offer expires June 6 2012.

Portfolio development is one of the most effective methods in organizing goals and objectives. All while increasing the chance of attaining scholarships, being accepted into specialty programs, college admissions, and more. Portfolio development sets you apart from the rest. Our program is for ages 10-16 loaded with community service that any teen would enjoy, dynamic presenters, and don’t forget to add a little fitness dance in there. Fun, fun & more fun.
•Goal Setting
•Oral Communication Development
•Writing Effectively
•Community Service

For more info, click here

I-Youth program is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The ever-popular Ms. Amy’s School of Music in Savannah is adding two more parent-and-me group classes for Summer 2012!

Toddler Tunes new classes for students from 18 mos. – 3 years are Tuesdays from 11:00-11:45 starting June 5 2012. Mixed Music Makers for students from 3 – 5 years is on Fridays from 10-10:45 AM starting on June 8 2012! These new classes are in addition to the kids’ parent-and-me classes offered on Wednesdays & Saturdays throughout the year. See the schedule below.

Email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com or 912.659.0993.

You can start your session any week including this one! Think of it as a punch card that you can use any time classes are held. For details, click here. Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Parent-and-me group music classes for Summer 2012 at Ms. Amy’s School of Music

Tuesdays (starting June 5)
11-11:45 AM (Toddler Tunes for students from 18 mos. – 3 years.)

Wednesdays (ongoing)
10-10:45 AM (Class for ages 18 months – 3 years)
11-11:45 AM (Class for ages 3-5 years)

Fridays (starting June 8)
10-10:45 AM (Mixed Music Makers for students from 3 – 5 years. )

Saturdays (ongoing)
10-10:45 AM (Class for ages 6 months – 5 years)

Ms. Amy also offers other types of music lessons: private and group music instrument lessons for piano, woodwinds, brass, voice, music discovery, and beginner guitar. Ms. Amy is currently unable to accept new students for instrument lessons as her schedule is full. If you would like to schedule a trial lesson and reserve a spot on the waiting list, please contact msamsychoolofmusic@gmail.com.

Connect with Ms. Amy’s School of Music on Facebook here. For more info, visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com, email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com , 912.659.0993, 1 ½ blocks from Daffin Park at 2421 Waters Ave. Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The ever-popular Ms. Amy’s School of Music in Savannah is adding two more parent-and-me group classes for Summer 2012!

Toddler Tunes new classes for students from 18 mos. – 3 years are Tuesdays from 11:00-11:45 starting June 5 2012. Mixed Music Makers for students from 3 – 5 years is on Fridays from 10-10:45 AM starting on June 8 2012! These new classes are in addition to the kids’ parent-and-me classes offered on Wednesdays & Saturdays throughout the year. See the schedule below.

Email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com or 912.659.0993.

You can start your session any week including this one! Think of it as a punch card that you can use any time classes are held. For details, click here. Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Parent-and-me group music classes for Summer 2012 at Ms. Amy’s School of Music

Tuesdays (starting June 5)
11-11:45 AM (Toddler Tunes for students from 18 mos. – 3 years.)

Wednesdays (ongoing)
10-10:45 AM (Class for ages 18 months – 3 years)
11-11:45 AM (Class for ages 3-5 years)

Fridays (starting June 8)
10-10:45 AM (Mixed Music Makers for students from 3 – 5 years. )

Saturdays (ongoing)
10-10:45 AM (Class for ages 6 months – 5 years)

Ms. Amy also offers other types of music lessons: private and group music instrument lessons for piano, woodwinds, brass, voice, music discovery, and beginner guitar. Ms. Amy is currently unable to accept new students for instrument lessons as her schedule is full. If you would like to schedule a trial lesson and reserve a spot on the waiting list, please contact msamsychoolofmusic@gmail.com.

Connect with Ms. Amy’s School of Music on Facebook here. For more info, visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com, email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com , 912.659.0993, 1 ½ blocks from Daffin Park at 2421 Waters Ave. Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The ever-popular Ms. Amy’s School of Music in Savannah offers a variety of group parent-and-me sessions for tots as well as private musical instrument lessons for older kids.

See the schedule below.

Email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com or 912.659.0993.

You can start your session any week including this one! Think of it as a punch card that you can use any time classes are held. For details, click here. Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Parent-and-me group music classes for tots at Ms. Amy’s School of Music

Tuesdays 
11-11:45 AM (Toddler Tunes for students from 18 mths. – 3 years.)

Wednesdays
10-10:45 AM (Class for ages 18 mths – 3 years)
11-11:45 AM (Class for ages 3-5 years)

Thursdays
11-11:45 AM (Class for ages 3-5 years)

Saturdays (ongoing)
10-10:45 AM (Class for ages 6 months – 5 years)

Ms. Amy also offers other types of music lessons: private and group music instrument lessons for piano, woodwinds, brass, voice, music discovery, and beginner guitar. Ms. Amy is currently unable to accept new students for instrument lessons as her schedule is full. If you would like to schedule a trial lesson and reserve a spot on the waiting list, please contact msamsychoolofmusic@gmail.com.

Connect with Ms. Amy’s School of Music on Facebook here. For more info, visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com, email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com , 912.659.0993, 1 ½ blocks from Daffin Park at 2421 Waters Ave. Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Fort Pulaski National Monument will offer free admission to all visitors on Saturday June 9, National Get Outdoors Day 2012! National Get Outdoors Day is an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. National parks across the country are celebrating this new event by waiving entrance fees. Get outdoors, and enjoy your national parks! (912) 786-5787 or nps.gov/fopu.

Saturday’s free activities include:
10:00 AM Guided Fort Tour
11:00 Cannon Firing
12:00 PM Musket Firing
1:00 Cannon Firing
1:30 Guided Fort Tour
2:30 Musket Firing
3:00 Cannon Firing
4:00 Guided Fort Tour
5:00 Musket Firing

Extended summer hours will be available at Fort Pulaski National Monument, effective June 2, 2012. The Visitor Center and the historic fort will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The park gates will close at 6:45 PM. Please go to the official Fort Pulaski National Monument website for more details regarding park programs. Information on special offerings at parks nationwide is available at www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

FREE Themed art activities to inspire you to dream big and read. Ages 3 and up.

Islands Library
Thursday, Aug. 16, 4 p.m.

Southwest Chatham Library
Friday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m.

FREE live entertainment @ HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour, Hilton Head Is.
Plus arts and crafts, Tuesday night fireworks (beginning June 19) & more fun activities. Family friendly entertainer, Shannon Tanner performs Mon.-Fri., with shows at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Cappy the Clown, and many other activities and entertainers on hand as well.
Free parking. Admission is free. Food, beverages and concessions sold separately. Located mid-island at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.