This week’s FREE Summer Reading library  programs/performances @ Live Oak Public Libraries branches

For the complete list of the library’s summer reading program events, click here. 

Super Villain Soiree
To celebrate the upcoming Minions movie, we are taking a look at all our favorite super villain today. Come for games & crafts designed to make you the most evil super villain around! Ages 5-12
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Tuesday, July 7, 1 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Monday, July 6, 1 p.m.

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Nerdfighter Party
A nerdfighter is a person who is proud to be nerdy, intelligent and awesome. Get in touch with your nerdy awesomeness at our party with trivia contests, button making, Super Mario Brothers Wii, and much more! Ages 12 and up.
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Wednesday, July 8, 4 p.m.

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Superpower Science
Super Power Science is a weekly science program where we study the science behind the powers of some of our favorite superheroes and villains. Each week features a different villain or hero’s powers. Ages 5-12
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Tuesday, July 7, 1 p.m. Magneto & the Science of Magnetism

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Children’s Wellness

Representatives from Memorial Health will come by and talk about children‟s wellness.
Ages 5 to 12.
Garden City Library, 628-5070
Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

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The Magic Man
The Magic Man (a.k.a. Bill Packard) provides a fun and memorable show featuring his award winning magic routines, music, comedy and audience participation. Ages 5 & older.
Bull Street Library, 652-3600
Monday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.
Rincon Library, 826-2222
Monday, July 6, 4 p.m.
Port City Library, 964-8013
Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.
Pooler Library, 748-0471
Tuesday, July 7, 4 p.m.
West Broad Library, 232-6395
Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Wednesday, July 8, 4 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m.
Islands Library, 897-6233
Thursday, July 9, 4 p.m.
Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
Midway Library, 884-5742
Friday, July 10, 2 p.m.
Garden City Library, 629-5070
Saturday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Saturday, July 11, 3 p.m.

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Animal Heroes
Animals often show bravery in extraordinary circumstances and other times they comfort us at just the right time. Learn about some animal heroes and make a keepsake to take home. Ages 6 and up.
Tybee Library 786-7733
Monday, July 6, 3 p.m.

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Art in the Round
Use your creativity to explore art and geometry in this colorful program. Stamp, glue, sprinkle, paint, trace and color your way to two unique works of art. Ages 7 & older.
Forest City Library, 238-0614
Tuesday, July 7, 11 a.m.
Tybee Library, 786-7733
Tuesday, July 7, 4 p.m.

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Bubbles, Bubbles, More Bubbles!
This program features six fun, hands-on science experiments about bubbles plus a bubble art project for you to take home. Ages 4 & older.
Garden City Library, 629-5070
Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m.

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Superkids Yoga
Learn some easy basic yoga stretches and poses with Miss Ali that will be fun and make you feel invigorated. Ages 6-8.
Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Friday, July 10, 2:30 p.m.
Friday, July 24, 2:30 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2:30 p.m.

July 2015 is almost here and at Leopold’s Ice Cream in downtown Savannah, July brings the I Pledge for Ice Cream Project.

Bring your kids (12 & younger) this Wednesday July 1 from 4-7PM to Leopold’s Ice Cream ready to recite the Pledge of Allegiance for the I Pledge for Ice Cream kick-off event. Leopold’s will give any child (age 12 & younger, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge from memory a free child’s scoop of their choice of ice cream in a cup, cake or sugar cone.

It’s Leopold’s way to say “Thanks for Your Patriotism!”

After the kick-off, Leopold’s Ice Cream will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July from 4-7PM. The dates are as follows: July 6, 13, 20 & 27.

Find other participating stores nationwide by clicking here. Don’t see your favorite ice-cream store on this list? Nominate them by clicking here. South Carolina definitely needs a participating ice-cream shop.

Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 East Broughton St., www.leopoldsicecream.com, 912-234-4442

During Summer 2015, experience a live interactive butterfly house at the Savannah Mall, July 3-Aug. 2 2015. Admission is $3 per person and children 2 years-old and younger are free with the purchase of one paid admission.

After exploring the conservatory, everyone has the option to purchase an Adopt-a-butterfly kit to watch caterpillars grow and hatch into beautiful butterflies. For every kit sold, the Savannah Mall will be donating $1 to the benefit the animals at Oatland Island Wildlife Center. There will also be a free craft activity where kids can create their very own flapping wing butterfly.

The LIVE Butterfly Exhibit will be located in the Center Court of the Savannah Mall, from 10 am to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Learn more here. 

Two Ways To Enjoy The Butterflies Experience
#1 — Through a scheduled field trip!
#2 — With a GENERAL PUBLIC VISIT

About General Public Visits

Event hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-8PM; Sunday noon-6PM.
When you arrive at the Butterflies! Exhibit, staff will greet you and help guide you through our three stations: The Butterfly House, the Life Cycle and Craft Area and the Shopping Station where Adopt-a-Butterfly kits are available.

Learn more here. 

FIELD TRIPS
Field Trip Cost: $4.00 per person
Field Trip General Info
Lunch Options
Schedule a Field Trip

For more information, visit www.adoptabutterfly.com.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will have a FREE Preview in the Park on Sunday July 5 at 6PM.

This performance will take place in Forsyth Park in front of the band shell.

This program is sponsored by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs‘ Weave-A-Dream.

School’s out, the temperature is rising, you’ve stocked up on sunscreen. Do you have all of the toys your kids need to take full advantage of the summer months?

Once Upon A Child Savannah  @ 1100 Eisenhower Drive in Eisenhower Square has slides, water tables, bikes, scooters and more to help your kids make the most of their summer fun. Looking for something specific? Give  Once Upon A Child Savannah a call before you visit and they can check for you.

Once Upon A Child Savannah also has clothing, shoes, swimwear and accessories to keep your kids looking cool all summer long.

Have stuff that your kids no longer play with? Once Upon A Child is always buying toys and gear. A quick trip to Once Upon A Child could mean some extra cash in your pocket.

Recycle your gently used kids’ stuff today.

Once Upon A Child Savannah, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Eisenhower Square, Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-351-0555, http://www.onceuponachildsavannah.com/  Once Upon A Child Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Bring your dog to a Savannah Sand Gnats game this summer: Bark in the Park is 2PM on Sun. June 28 2015 @ Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr., Savannah, 31404

Please bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations and registration. Presented by TailsSpin.

For tickets info & more special Sand Gnats games, click here.  

Don’t forget: Kids Eat Free Sunday
All kids 12 and under in attendance will receive a voucher good for one free hot dog & small soda. Kids run the bases after the game.

Looking to join a family-friendly pool this summer that doesn’t cost country-club prices? Below check out the various neighborhood pools around Savannah that are open to neighborhood residents as well as non-residents. Some – not all –  of these also offer swim lessons or have swim teams which compete with teams from other neighborhood pools.

• Magnolia Park Pool: Corner of Morgan Street and Bacon Park Drive adjacent to newly redone playground with new, unique playground  equipment. For membership info, contact Allison Johnston at 912-692-1228 or email pool@magnoliaparksavannah.com  More info here. Click here to access the membership form (Open to to non-neighborhood residents, too).

• Kensington Park Pool: 101 Althea Court (just off Kensington Drive). Contact Kensigntonpool@aol.com ; More info here.

• Wilmington Park Pool: 30 South Cromwell Road. More info here.

• Isle of Hope Pool: 409 Parkersburg Road.

• Mayfair Pool: 1462 Dale Drive, (912) 355-5269

The Florence‘s latest “Movies and Meatballs” series features Harry Potter movies on Sundays in April & May on the rooftop.

There are 2 showings, one at 4:30PM for families with young children; one at 7PM for families with older kids.

Full dinner menu available.

The Florence, 1 B West Victory Dr., Savannah, Georgia 31405, (912) 234-5522

15th annual Doggie Carnival Sunday May 3, 2015,
Noon – 4PM Forsyth Park
621 Drayton St
Savannah, GA 31401

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah’s 15th Annual Doggie Carnival will be Sunday, May 3, from noon to 4 pm in Forsyth Park.

This family (and canine!) friendly festival features fun for everyone – big and small. Enjoy an afternoon of activities including a bounce house, a “dunk-a-vet” tank, doggy derby and contests… even yoga and massages for you and your four-legged best friend.

And, of course, the best dog-watching around.

Feast upon food by the truckload from the many food trucks in attendance.

Twenty-one or older? Make sure and stop by the beer truck Live music from The Train Wrecks beginning at 4 pm.

Admission to the carnival is free: there is a cost for inflatables & food. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The 15th annual Doggie Carnival is presented by Woofgang Bakery and Grooming.

Doggie Carnival details here. 

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Savannah Food Truck Festival, May 3, in Forsyth Park, 11AM-6PM.

Details here. 

All Girl Scouts & girls interested in Girl Scouts are invited to a FREE STEMFest, May 2 2015 in Savannah.

Come for FREE STEM Fun – make fizzy paint, paper rockets, marshmallow catapults & more – Saturday May 2, 10AM to noon @ “Brownie” Park, off Skidaway and Goebel.

Open to Girl Scouts who can register for next year and girls interested in joining Girl Scouting. Always looking for caring adult volunteer leaders.

For more information, contact Susan Bass via email at sbass@gshg.org or Carolyn Perry at cperry101@comcast.net.

The Fairy & Gnome Festival will not be April 18 as initially scheduled but will be on May 2 instead. Details here. 

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212 Driving directions here.

City of Richmond Hill and Fort McAllister Sport Fishing Club are sponsoring Kids’ Fishing Derby 2015 for Georgia Cities Week

Fishing will take place Sat. April 25 between 7:30 a.m. until noon; weigh-in will happen between 11-11:30 a.m.; and prizes will be awarded from 11:30-11:45 a.m.

Hot dogs, chips and cokes will be provided free of charge.

The tournament is part of Georgia Cities Week, an initiative of the Georgia Municipal Association, gives cities an opportunity to share information about the valuable services cities provide to residents and how cities positively impact their quality of life. The week is also an opportunity to celebrate community achievements and recognize volunteers and city employees.

WHERE: J.F. Gregory Park
521 Cedar Street
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324

WHEN: Saturday, April 25 2015
7:30 a.m. – noon

For more information, contact Marilyn Hodges at 912-658-1572 or Bobby Sauls at 912-547-8828.

Celebrate Easter 2015 on the Savannah River! Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, including the Easter Bunny, for their annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise or Easter Dinner Cruise on the Savannah River.

After brunch, children will have an Easter Egg hunt on the boat.

Details here. 

2015 Easter Brunch Cruise on Easter April 5 2015
Prices: Adult: $45.95 – Child: $26.35
Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River! Join our family, including the Easter Bunny, for our annual Easter Sunday Brunch! All your favorite breakfast and lunch entrees will be served on this 1 1/2 hour brunch cruise. After brunch- children can enjoy exploring the boat during our Easter Egg Hunt! So, grab your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah. Boarding at 12:30 p.m Sailing at 1 p.m Returning at 2:30 p.m
Tickets & Reservations: 912.232.6404

2015 Easter Dinner Cruise on Easter April 5 2015
Prices: Adult: $56.95 – Child: $32.95
Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River! Join our family, for our annual Easter Dinner Entertainment Cruise! Enjoy our delicious dinner buffet on this 2 hour dinner cruise. Bring your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah. Boarding at 6pm, Sailing at 7pm, Returning at 9pm.
Tickets & Reservations: 912.232.6404

Groups of 25 or more, please contact the group sales department for discounted pricing information.

Tickets & Reservations: 912.232.6404

Savannah Riverboat Cruises, http://www.savannahriverboat.com/riverboat/cruises/2015-easter-cruises; 9 E River St, Savannah, 31401-1295; tel. (912) 232-6404, email info@savannahriverboat.com Savannah Riverboat Cruises is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

UPDATE: WINNER IS ALISON DOAN!

May the luck of the Irish be with you on this yummy giveaway.

This week, win a Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah St. Patrick’s assorted mini box (24 cupcakes).

To enter to win, visit Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. Then answer this question on their wall: Please share your best St. Patrick’s in Savannah tip (best parade watching spot, favorite St. Patrick’s event, tradition or survival tip) Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter is 9PM Sun. March 15. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

You can order cupcakes online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or emailsavannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

To learn more about Scribble’s spring break camp, art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Easter Egg Hunts 2015, Chick Hatchery & Easter Fun

We’re putting together our annual list of Easter Egg Hunts & kids’ Easter events in Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head Is., Richmond Hill (many of which are free) See the Easter list here.

Please send info to be included in our list to anne@southernmamas.com.

Complimentary Girls Golf Fitness Program @ The Club at Savannah Harbor

Get Fit with Dana Schultz, PGA and the USGA-LPGA GIRLS GOLF.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, in conjunction with the USGA-LPGA GIRLS GOLF program, will host a complimentary Girls Golf Fitness Clinic on Saturday, March 7th from 9:30 – 11:30 am.

The event includes one station on the Putting Green, one station will be Kwik Golf, and the 3rd will be an exercise station with healthy snacks.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, On Facebook here. 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Sunday March 8 is Mother-Daughter Day at the Southern Women’s Show in Savannah and Memorial Health is celebrating all things kids.

The Sunday schedule involves a sugary drinks demo, height and weight checks, nutrition info, safe sleep demos, SafeKids with information on bike, car seat, water and pedestrian safety as well as poison prevention, games, teen talk, and information on immunizations.

A Zumba class especially for kids will be held at noon Sunday, and look for cooking demos on healthy snacks for children at 1:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

How to get FREE Admission

You can earn free admission to the show Sunday if you are among the first 50 people to show up with three boxes of character-decorated adhesive bandages (like Band-Aids), which will be donated to The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.

Meet the Snow Sisters from Frozen

The Snow Queen and Snow Princess will be appearing on Sunday, March 8 for Mother Daughter Day from 11AM-1PM. The first 50 guests will receive a signed poster and a $25 off coupon for Princess Productions. Join the Snow Sisters on the Fashion & Entertainment Stage for a 15-minute skit and sing along at 11:30am.

For even more information and tickets, please visit www.SouthernWomensShow.com.

Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah is your go-to spot for St. Patrick’s Day decorations & everything you need for the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Shop Barnett online here or stop by the store on West DeRenne Avenue.

Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net   www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Father-Daughter Date Nights, FEBRUARY 23-25 @ The Melting Pot of Savannah.

Because she’ll always be Daddy’s Little Girl… Enjoy cheese fondue and chocolate fondue (and a rose for each daughter) while making memories that you’ll both cherish for many years to come.

Make your reservation soon for this event. Just $29.95 for the two of you. (Add $12.95 per additional daughter) *not valid with any other promotion, offer or discount.

More details here.

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations, www.meltingpot.com/savannah  The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

This is would make a special Valentine’s Day gift.

Savannah artist & Scribble Art Studio owner Carrie Christian will do a customized “Memory” watercolor portrait –  taking favorite memories and turning them into paintings.

These would be ideal gifts for moms, dads, grandparents, babies…

Each painting is 8″ x 10″, an original watercolor, and incorporates several dates, themes, and symbols. Cost: $100 each.

Contact Scribble to order, 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com.

Carrie Christian is owner of Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler, which offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You know your go-to spot for Valentine’s Day 2015: Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, which will have their Valentine’s menu this Thur, Fri, Sat (10-6) AND SUNDAY (12-6).

Valentine’s gift ideas & treats include:

Mini Smooch Box: $18 includes 12 mini cupcakes decorated for Valentine’s Day.

Stuffed Cookie: $2.25

Iced Conversation Heart Cookie: $2.25

Love Box: $13 includes 4 gourmet valentine cupcakes

Flirt Box: $39 includes 4 gourmet cupcakes, 2 heart sugar cookies, Ghirardelli chocolate bar, one 8 oz. Gigi’s scented candle, Gigi’s lip balm, heart cookie cutter and a gift note.

Preorder now at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead or call Gigi’s Cupcakes Savannah at 912.349.2778.

Place your Valentine’s Day order online at GigisCupcakesUSA.com/orderahead, select Feb 12, 13, 14 and 15 for pickup.

Stay connected with Gigi’s on Facebook here.

Valentine’s Weekend Hours: Gigi’s Cupcakes Savannah will be open 10AM – 6PM Fri. Feb. 13 & Sat. Feb. 14. Gigi’s will also be open be Sunday, Feb 15 from noon-6PM.

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Undercover Boss

This Friday, February 13th at 8/7 central, you can watch Gigi’s Cupcake Founder, Gigi Butler, as she goes undercover on CBS’s Undercover Boss.

Lots of great deals and ways to win at Gigi’s website starting the night of the show. More details at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/undercover-boss

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or emailsavannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com ,www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here.Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

FREE kids’ program with Storyteller Josie Bailey at various Live Oak Public Library branches in Savannah, Pooler, Rincon, Garden City, Hinesville.

Put some “zing”in your “zang” with author and professional storyteller Josie Bailey. For ages 3 & older. For the past 17 years, the Georgia native has added new twists to old tales in her animated performances throughout the Southeast. Download the flyer here.

Carnegie Library, 231-9921
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Tuesday Feb. 17, 4 p.m.

WW Law Library, 236-8040
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m.

Rincon Library, 826-2222
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4:30 p.m.

West Broad Library, 232-6395
Thursday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m.

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Thursday, Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m.

Garden City Library, 629-5070
Friday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m.

Bull St. Library, 652-3600
Friday, Feb. 20, 4 p.m.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Monday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Monday, Feb. 23, 4:30 p.m.

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH AREA KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.