Spine health experts @ SouthCoast Health in Savannah remind parents that your child could be doing more harm than good by improperly wearing their backpack.
Above are some “dos” and “don’ts” to help ensure your little one’s spine isn’t experiencing any damage this school year.
Learn more here.
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Disney Classics during Summer 2022 @ Lucas Theatre in Savannah
A beloved Lucas Theatre tradition returns this summer: classic Disney films.
Share the magic of the big screen with the next generation at these Sunday matinee screenings of classic Disney films featuring themed giveaways, special guests, and other surprises @ Lucas Theatre in Savannah. .
Tickets are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military; $8 general admission; and FREE for children 12 and younger.
Summer 2022 schedule includes:
Aladdin, 3PM Sun. Aug. 7 2022. Purchase tickets online here.
Encanto, 3PM. Sun. Aug. 14 2022. Purchase tickets online here.
Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
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My First Movie certificates
Disney Summer Classics are the perfect way to introduce little ones to the magic of the movies and we think that’s something worth celebrating. So any child having their first in-theater experience at the Lucas Theatre will receive special recognition and go home with keepsakes remembering their special day.
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Kids will get a chance to pretend to be nature explorers @ the Kindermusik Savannah July musical playdate: Backyard Bugs, for ages 0-7.
Don’t miss this delightful summer playdate.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills! This Sat. July 23 2022 at 10am. Enroll today: kindermusikwith88keys.com
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Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Dec. 15 @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Thurs. Dec. 15 2022 Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity, 10:30-11:30AM.
Thurs. Dec. 15 2022. Register online here.
$5 per child
Adults: members free | non-members $12
Upcoming Art Start dates
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Free scoop of ice-cream for citing The Pledge of Allegiance
Free ice cream for kids 12 & younger for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday afternoons 4-7PM July 11, July 18 & July 25 2022 @ Leopold’s Ice Cream in Savannah.
Summer teen nights include boxed dinner, art supplies @ SCAD MOA
SCAD Museum of Art invites teens to special teen workshops this summer @ 4-6PM Thursdays in June and late July 2022.
Admission to the workshop is $10 each. All skill levels welcome. Materials are supplied. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
Upcoming summer teen workshops @ SCAD MOA include:
Thurs. July 28 2022: Explore Southern history and vernacular. Watch A Thousand Miles and Counting, a SCAD-produced documentary exploring William and Ellen Craft’s historic journey to freedom. Then discover the revolutionary work of artist Beverly Buchanan, whose experimental “shack” structures explore the relationship between memory — personal, historical, or geographical — and place. Afterward, work with varied and uncommon materials to build your own model dwelling. Learn more here.
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Yes, trusted breastfeeding support is available in the Savannah area!
Since 2015 Latch has worked closely with Savannah-area families, physicians, and other health and wellness practitioners. They strive to provide information regarding infant feeding behavior and the principles of milk supply, along with safe bottle and formula feeding practices.
The goal of Latch is to address the confusion that often surrounds infant feeding so that you can meet your feeding goals, enjoy your early months of parenthood, and nourish your baby.
Whether you are exclusively breast breeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both – the IBCLCs at Latch are here to help, from the early days and throughout your journey.
Latch’s services include: prenatal and postpartum group classes as well as one-on-one feeding consultations – both breast and bottle – once baby has arrived.
Book an appointment online or check your insurance coverage here.
Contact Latch @ 912-306-4619 or via email: hello@latchsav.com
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Getting your child ready for back-to-school involves a lot.
But remember to prioritize your child’s health amid all that back-to-school business.
“I’m a parent myself, so I understand how busy the start of school season can be,” said SouthCoast Health pediatrician and mom Dr. Jami Scanlon (pictured) “But in the hustle-and-bustle it’s crucial to put health-related check-ups at the top of the to-do list, as it will set the tone for your child’s entire school year.”
With this in mind, SouthCoast Health put together four key health reminders for parents this back-to-school season. See the four key health reminders here.
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Cheap summer kids movie schedules for Pooler Ga & Bluffton SC
Have you taken your kids to a cheap summer weekday morning movie yet?
Only a few weeks left. See the schedules here.
Boiled Peanut Festival 2022, Bluffton SC, Sept. 24
You’re invited to the Annual Boiled Peanut Festival in Historic Downtown Bluffton.
Set for Sept. 24, 2022, noon-6PM at the historic Heyward House on Boundary Street.
Enter your little Peanuts in the 2022 Lil’ Baby Goober, Lil’ Miss Peanut, and Lil’ Mr. Goober Competition. Have the best boiled peanut recipe in Bluffton? Find out and enter the Boiled Peanut Cook-Off Contest.
Heyward House, 70 Boundary St., Bluffton, SC 29910
Fall Festival 2022 @ Victory Gardens, Savannah
Victory Gardens 2nd Annual Botanical Bash is still happening, 9AM-1PM Sat. Oct. 1.
Vendors, plants, food truck, local wares, classes. Two classes: 10AM (How to Plant a Tree for Optimal Health) & 11AM (Incorporating Native Plants Into your Landscape).
Victory Gardens, 2500 Tennessee Ave., Savannah
The 17TH Annual Buddy Walk organized by Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will be @ 10AM Sat. Oct 1 2022 in Forsyth Park in Savannah.
Participants will walk a mile around Forsyth Park. Registration: $15. Money raised at the Buddy Walk benfefits Camp Buddy, two summer camps in Effingham and Chatham to help students retain their skills over the summer break. It also benefits new parent packets and educational opportunities for local families and advocates.
Register online here.
The Junior League of Savannah is actively seeking new members for their 2022-2023 League year. The deadline to apply for membership is July 31 2022
An in-person recruitment session will be this Saturday July 16 2022 at 10AM at the Three Tree Café in Pooler. Interested members can learn about the League, the community service work being done and the benefits of membership. Additional event details will be posted on the Junior League of Savannah Facebook page.
All women ages 21 years old and older are invited to join JLS.
The Junior League of Savannah supports several local non-profit organizations through year-round hands-on programming, annual grants and one-day service projects, all funded through various platforms like their signature Thrift Sale.
If you are not able to attend the session Saturday, additional options will be available. Contact headquarters@jrleaguesav.org for more details and to learn more about the Junior League of Savannah.
For more information on JLS, visit JrLeagueSav.org.
About the Junior League of Savannah
The Mission of the Junior League of Savannah is to maximize community impact through women’s leadership, volunteer action and collaboration.
All-Sports Summer Camp July 18-22 2022 @ Georgia Southern Armstrong campus, Savannah
Here’s a fun, fit, affordable summer spots camp happening July 18-22 2022 hosted by the Recreation and Wellness Department at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus in Savannah.
Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, tag games, and nutritional and environmental presentations!
Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5 pm) and for ages 6 to 12.
All Sports Camp (July 18-22). Learn more here.
Register online here.
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Pooler MOPS Open House 2022, First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
Connect with other moms this school year.
If you’re pregnant or have a child in kindergarten or younger, Pooler MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) would love to have you join this year to journey through motherhood together and grow in faith.
If you’re familiar with MOPS and want to register, drop by between 10-11:30AM on Wed. Aug. 24 2022.
No childcare will be provided at open house,.
Can’t attend open house, but interested in joining? Email poolermops@gmail.com.
Pooler MOPS Open House 2022
Wed. Aug. 24 2022
10-11:30AM
First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
1115 US Highway 80 E
Pooler, GA 31322
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Martial Art & Leadership Program Camp 2022, Savannah
Registration is open for The KATMA Tae Kwon Do Summer program @ Savannah Mall.
This is a fun, intensive leadership course for ages 8-15. No martial arts experience is required.
There are two, five day (Monday to Friday) training programs. The first week is the basic program and the second week is the intermediate and advance program. The basic program is geared towards students with limited or no experience .For those with any experience the first week will be a continuation of basic foundations and techniques.
Students that participate in both weeks may test to be promoted one belt level up, presented with a certificate of participation and a certificate of promotion and a belt embroidered with their name.
Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts in Savannah is a veteran owned and local community martial art school that specializes in concepts and techniques for self-defense, personal safety and traditional martial arts training.
Register here or call (912) 495-8693
Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts, Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St., Suite 1512 Savannah, GA 31419
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Full Day & Homeschool Half Day for Middle School Students @ Advanced Academics
Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler has extended their middle grades program to include half day mornings for homeschoolers and full day for all subjects.
Advanced Academics Academy is now enrolling for 2022-23 for 6th & 7th grades.
Advanced Academics offers: ability-based learning, cross-curricular projects, gifted certified educators & more.
Class size is limited for a great experience.
Register today here.
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South Carolina Tax-Free Weekend 2022 for Back-to-School Shopping
The South Carolina Department of Revenue said the S.C. 2022 Tax Free Weekend takes place Fri. Aug. 5 through Sun. Aug. 7 2022.
The department says eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes during the tax holiday.
South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend applies to the following items:
Clothing, Accessories, Footwear, School supplies, Computers, Computer equipment & software, Linens, bath towels, shower curtains.
Not exempt: Jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, furniture and layaway purchases.
When: Aug. 5 at 12:01 a.m. –Aug. 7 2022 at midnight
What’s Tax Free: Clothing, accessories, footwear, school supplies, computers, software, printers and bed & bath supplies.
The South Carolina Tax-Free weekend is unique in that it has no dollar limits on eligible purchases. The bed and bath category (unique to the state) includes bath mats, bedding, towels, shower curtains, mattress pads, blankets and more.
See the full list and more details here.
No Georgia tax-free weekend
Georgia used to have tax-free weekends several years ago, but Georgia State lawmakers failed to pass legislation to provide for any tax holidays, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue, ending the state’s tax-free weekends.
Summer teen nights include boxed dinner, art supplies @ SCAD MOA
Explore sculpture made of tree saplings at SCAD Museum of Art Teen Night in Savannah.
July 21 theme: Explore Patrick Dougherty’s immersive, site-specific sculpture (pictured) made of tree saplings. Then design your own whimsical creation to enliven our human desire to dream and imagine.
Teen Night, Thurs. July 21 2022, 4–6PM. Admission is $10. All skill levels are welcome. Materials + boxed dinner provided.
To register, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.
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Summer Teen Nights @ SCAD MOA
Thurs. July 21 2022: Explore Patrick Dougherty’s immersive, site-specific sculpture made of tree saplings. Then design your own whimsical creation to enliven our human desire to dream and imagine. Get immersed in land art. Learn more here.
Thurs. July 28 2022: Explore Southern history and vernacular. Watch A Thousand Miles and Counting, a SCAD-produced documentary exploring William and Ellen Craft’s historic journey to freedom. Then discover the revolutionary work of artist Beverly Buchanan, whose experimental “shack” structures explore the relationship between memory — personal, historical, or geographical — and place. Afterward, work with varied and uncommon materials to build your own model dwelling. Learn more here.
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Listen to podcast featuring Savannah Pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill of The Tiny Beet
Learn more about the benefits of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Rivera-Caudill!
She was recently on the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast show where she was invited to discuss Inspiring Families to Live a Healthier and More Active Lifestyle.
You can check it out here
We hope you enjoy listening to the episode. Let Dr. Rivera-Caudill know what you think.
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The Tiny Beet is a general pediatric direct primary care (DPC) practice in Savannah specializing in Lifestyle Medicine in order to focus on the root cause of patients’ health.
Dr. Caudill started The Tiny Beet practice to help her patients develop and maintain healthier lifestyles through general pediatrics and lifestyle medicine.
Call 912-777-6830 or visit tinybeet.com
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FREE Book Fair @ Habersham YMCA, Savannah
You’re invited to a free book fair at the Habersham Y in Savannah this Saturday July 16 from 10AM-2PM.
The book fair is open to everyone in the community and the books are free – up to three books per child while supplies last.
Habersham YMCA, 6400 Habersham St., Savannah 31405
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Friday Night Lights Football Camp 22 @ Calvary Day School, Savannah
COMBINE, SKILL INSTRUCTION, AND FUN!
Spend a night under the lights with current and former Cavaliers and showcase your skills!
Friday, July 15
Check in: 5:30- 6:55PM
Camp: 7-9PM
$10 registration fee (includes a T-shirt for each camper)
Open to all rising 3rd-8th graders. (Participants do not need to be Calvary students. Open to all)
Register here.
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STEM/Nature-Themed Children’s Birthday Party venue, Savannah
Take the stress off of birthday parties and have your child’s birthday at Calvary Day School’s STEM and Nature Center in Savannah.
Learn more here.
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Coastal Pediatrics in Savannah, Pooler
Pediatrician searching in the Savannah-Pooler area? Coastal Pediatrics which has offices in Savannah & Pooler, welcomes Dr. Merritt Dammeyer to their practice.
Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.
Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405
Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322
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