The Pooler Elementary School race will promote family and community involvement through exercise and fellowship. Proceeds from the event will benefit Pooler Elementary School’s academic and recreational needs. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. Spring Fling activities and entertainment will follow the race.

Registration can be turned into Pooler Elementary, Fleet Feet Sports of Savannah or online at www.active.com . Last day for registration for race guaranteed T-shirt is March 19. Registration will continue until April 1, however a T-shirt is not guaranteed. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.sccpss.com  or www.fleetfeetsavannah.com .

Registration fees are $20 per adult participate and $15 per student (under 18) participate. All registered runners will receive a number and race t-shirt. The Family Fun Run/Walk is free for everyone.

5K awards will be given to the top male and female winners in their age divisions.

Race packets can be picked up at Fleet Feet Sports of Savannah on April 1 from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm or at Pooler Elementary School on April 2 at 8:00 am.

Parking will be available at Trinity Methodist Church located at 320 Benton Drive and First Baptist Church located at 204 Hwy. 80 W. Both churches are located within walking distance of the school. School parking lot will be reserved for event volunteers and vendors. No off street parking will be allowed during event. Pooler Police and race volunteers will be assisting with parking.

For more for information please contact Katie Gigis at Katie_gigis@yahoo.com or 912-655-3707. Information is available at Facebook: Pride of Pooler 5K.

8:30 AM Family Fun/Run
9:00 AM 5K
10:30 AM-1:00 PM Spring Fling Activities

Savannah residents can save money, help reduce waste and conserve water by purchasing a low-priced rain barrel or composter. The City’s Water Resources Bureau will be selling 80-gallon composters for $45 and 55-gallon rain barrels for $55. Check and credits cards payment will be accepted, no cash sales. Rain barrels capture stormwater from a home roof and reduce the runoff into tidal creeks and rivers, helping to protect wildlife and water quality. The stored water can be used for watering landscapes and gardens, helping to preserve drinking water. Composters convert organic waste, such as vegetable and fruit scraps, into a nutrient rich soil supplement to help improve growing conditions for a variety of plants. Composters also reduce the amount of waste entering the landfill or the public sewer system via the kitchen sink disposal. For more information, call (912) 651-2221.

Rincon MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) offers fellowship and encouragement to mothers of children ages birth through kindergarten. The meeting will feature a speaker, a craft activity, discussion time, and refreshments. Childcare is provided. For more info. please call Amy at 826-6152.

Savannah artists and art professors band together in the hopes of relieving some of the financial burdens that art professor Sherran Deems is facing while battling cancer. Several of her friends and co-workers who teach drawing in the foundationʼs department at SCAD have decided to throw an art auction and exhibition hoping to raise enough funds to help Sherran pay for chemotherapy and radiation treatments as well as many other unexpected surgeries and expenses that accompanies many who face such a challenging illness.

Sherran Deems is a single, vibrant, talented, and proud lady, known for her thorough and demanding color theory and drawing curriculum she teaches at the School of Foundations at the Savannah College of Art and Design. When she was first diagnosed with stage 3b cancer, she thought she could fight through her demanding treatments, but soon discovered that she was going to be needing help. And, with family members scattered across the nation, she had to rely on the closest thing she has to family in Savannah; her fellow artists and co-workers.

The art exhibit and art auction is online at www.savannahartistgroup.org  and, on Sun. March 13, at CHROMA GALLERY-31 Barnard St., Savannah, Georgia and ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St., Suite 301, Savannah, Georgia
When: On-Line bidding beginning Feb.28th-March 13th, 2011
Chroma Gallery Final Bidding and Reception: 3-6:30 pm
Entertainment: Solo Acoustic- Marcus Kuhlmann of the Trainwrecks Band
Food and Wine provided by members of the SCAD Art History Department
For more information or for an interview contact: Gena Brodie Robbins
386-338-1735
genabrodie@me.com

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah opens next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center. Come see what the “swirl” is about and experience the Gigi’s cupcake phenomena first hand!

Be sure to “Like” Gigi’s Cupcakes in Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. Facebook fans get a free cupcake by Gigi’s. There will be a coupon on the Facebook page to print out and bring in on Grand Opening Day.

912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia,  Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

Free storytimes at Live Oak Public Library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. For more info, click here

Chatham County

Storytimes at Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM. : Tree Tots Storytime: a story and simple art activity for children ages 3-4.
Thursdays, 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: Age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, songs and more for infants, one- and two-year olds

Storytime at Islands Library, 125 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410
Thursdays, 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities for ages 0 to 4.

Storytimes at Pooler Library, 216 South Rogers Street, Pooler, GA 31322
Wednesday at 10:30 AM: Tree Tots Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers

Storytimes at Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
(behind Target at Savannah Mall)
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: stories, songs, and fingerplays especially for ages 0 to 2.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: combined storytime offers stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities especially for ages 0 to 4
Thursdays at 10:30 AM.: Preschool Storytime: thematic storytime offers stories and movement activities for sharpening
fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.

Storytime at Thunderbolt Library, 2708 Mechanics Avenue, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Tuesdays, 11 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: features stories, songs and activities for ages 0 to 6

Storytime at Tybee Library, 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Tuesdays at 11 AM Tree Tots Storytime: songs,stories and fingerplays for ages 0 to 5.

Effingham County

Storytimes at Rincon Library, 17th Street & Highway 21, Rincon, GA 31326
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, music and activities especially for 1-4 years olds.

Storytime at Springfield Library, 810 Highway 119 South Springfield, GA 31329
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, songs and activities for ages 1 to 4.

Liberty County

Storytimes at Hinesville Library, 236 West Memorial Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313
Monday, Mar. 14 & 28 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytimes: This thematic storytime offers stories, songs and movement activities for sharpening fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Tree Tots Storytimes: Age-appropriate stories, finger plays, songs and more. Ages 0 to 2.

MARCH 3 – 31: 5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org

MARCH 3 – 31: 5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org

MARCH 3 – 31: 5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org  .

MARCH 3 – 31:  5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org  .

MARCH 3 – 31: “Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s” program at the Davenport House Museum, 5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org  .

TWO Toddler Tuesdays timeslots each week. Same topic and activities for each one. One program will be at 10-10:45 AM and the second at 11-11:45 AM. Gates open at 9:45 AM. Preregistration is required. Register via phone at 912.395.1500 or 912.395.1517 or sign up at Oatland’s gift shop. REGISTER BY NOON MONDAY. Limit of 20 toddlers per program, so sign up early. $3 program fee per child and adults free! Cash or checks only. Included in the program fee is entrance to Oatland including the opportunity to walk the trails or visit the Barnyard after the program. Toddler Tuesday is now held in its own spanking new classroom in the newly renovated main Oatland Island building. This theme for March 15: St Pats-Hopping Green! Hop on into Oatland Island to learn about those green wonders-frogs. Get an up-close look at a not-so-welcome resident of Georgia, the Cuban Tree Frog.

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
Mar. 28th: Popcorn Ball

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
Mar. 21st: Story Zoo

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
Mar. 14th: Leprechaun Gold Rush

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
Mar. 7th: Royal Tea Party

Free storytimes at Live Oak Public Library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. For more info, click here

Chatham County

Storytimes at Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM. : Tree Tots Storytime: a story and simple art activity for children ages 3-4.
Thursdays, 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: Age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, songs and more for infants, one- and two-year olds

Storytime at Islands Library, 125 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410
Thursdays, 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities for ages 0 to 4.

Storytimes at Pooler Library, 216 South Rogers Street, Pooler, GA 31322
Wednesday at 10:30 AM: Tree Tots Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers

Storytimes at Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
(behind Target at Savannah Mall)
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: stories, songs, and fingerplays especially for ages 0 to 2.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: combined storytime offers stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities especially for ages 0 to 4
Thursdays at 10:30 AM.: Preschool Storytime: thematic storytime offers stories and movement activities for sharpening
fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.

Storytime at Thunderbolt Library, 2708 Mechanics Avenue, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Tuesdays, 11 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: features stories, songs and activities for ages 0 to 6

Storytime at Tybee Library, 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Tuesdays at 11 AM Tree Tots Storytime: songs,stories and fingerplays for ages 0 to 5.

Effingham County

Storytimes at Rincon Library, 17th Street & Highway 21, Rincon, GA 31326
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, music and activities especially for 1-4 years olds.

Storytime at Springfield Library, 810 Highway 119 South Springfield, GA 31329
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, songs and activities for ages 1 to 4.

Liberty County

Storytimes at Hinesville Library, 236 West Memorial Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313
Monday, Mar. 14 & 28 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytimes: This thematic storytime offers stories, songs and movement activities for sharpening fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Tree Tots Storytimes: Age-appropriate stories, finger plays, songs and more. Ages 0 to 2.

Free storytimes at Live Oak Public Library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. For more info, click here

Chatham County

Storytimes at Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM. : Tree Tots Storytime: a story and simple art activity for children ages 3-4.
Thursdays, 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: Age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, songs and more for infants, one- and two-year olds

Storytime at Islands Library, 125 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410
Thursdays, 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities for ages 0 to 4.

Storytimes at Pooler Library, 216 South Rogers Street, Pooler, GA 31322
Wednesday at 10:30 AM: Tree Tots Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers

Storytimes at Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
(behind Target at Savannah Mall)
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: stories, songs, and fingerplays especially for ages 0 to 2.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: combined storytime offers stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities especially for ages 0 to 4
Thursdays at 10:30 AM.: Preschool Storytime: thematic storytime offers stories and movement activities for sharpening
fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.

Storytime at Thunderbolt Library, 2708 Mechanics Avenue, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Tuesdays, 11 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: features stories, songs and activities for ages 0 to 6

Storytime at Tybee Library, 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Tuesdays at 11 AM Tree Tots Storytime: songs,stories and fingerplays for ages 0 to 5.

Effingham County

Storytimes at Rincon Library, 17th Street & Highway 21, Rincon, GA 31326
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, music and activities especially for 1-4 years olds.

Storytime at Springfield Library, 810 Highway 119 South Springfield, GA 31329
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, songs and activities for ages 1 to 4.

Liberty County

Storytimes at Hinesville Library, 236 West Memorial Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313
Monday, Mar. 14 & 28 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytimes: This thematic storytime offers stories, songs and movement activities for sharpening fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Tree Tots Storytimes: Age-appropriate stories, finger plays, songs and more. Ages 0 to 2.

Wassaw Island Barrier Island Excursions for ages 10 and up. Hike through maritime forest and explore one of the most pristine beaches on the East Coast. Cost: $30/person. Pre-registration required.  (912) 598-3474 or www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium/ .

Register, bake and decorate a batch of cupcakes and have them tasted and judged by the public. Prizes awarded in various categories. All ages are welcome to participate or attend. (843) 255-6490 or www.beaufortcountylibrary.org .

Local restaurants cook up their best wings, plus live music and a kid’s zone. Proceeds benefit the Island Rec. Center’s Children’s Scholarship Fund. Admission is $5, free for kids 12 and under. Food sold separately. (843) 681-7273 or www.islandreccenter.org .

Begins at Coligny Circle. The Island’s largest free spectator event features more than a hundred floats, marching bands, dignitaries and animal contingencies. The parade will march down Pope Avenue, turn at Office Park Road and ends at Park Plaza. (843) 837-4956, 304-4956 or www.stpatricksdayhhi.com .

Pirate Night: Come dressed in your favorite pirate outfit (leave the swords at home) for food, fun and crafts. Free admission. (843) 842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org .

A story time followed by a related arts and crafts or science project. Each month features a fun and unique theme and is geared for children age 5 and under; older siblings and guests are welcome as well. Classes are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and assist their child with each project and they are encouraged to stay and play in the museum following the program.

There is no additional charge for these weekly classes as cost is included in the regular admission or annual membership fee. Learn about a variety of subject matters ranging from nature, recycling, nursery rhymes, health and wellness and basic science principles just to name a few.

For more information, call 843.842.7645 www.thesandbox.org