Armstrong State University and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs will present the 2015 Savannah Asian Cultural Festival, one of the South’s largest Asian celebrations, on March 27 and 28.

For the first time, all events will take place at Armstrong’s campus at 11935 Abercorn St. in Savannah. The festival is free and open to the public.

The 20th Annual Savannah Asian Cultural Festival will bring the continent of Asia to coastal Georgia, celebrate the rich diversity of the area and feature unique cultures, cuisine, live performances and more. The festival will offer samplings from local restaurants and a selection of regional favorites from Polynesia, China, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand.

A Cultural Marketplace will offer the opportunity to learn more about each country and discover the traditional arts, crafts, fashions and treasures unique to each nation. From Ming-shared jewelry to calligraphy sets, original paintings, hand-beaded clothing, Asian accessories and henna body painting, an entire continent’s worth of treasures can be found at Armstrong.

The festivities will kick off on Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. with a free live performance by Arya International, an Indian dance troupe from New York City, at the Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium. Attendees can enjoy an evening of dance, from classical Bharatnatyam to entrancing Bollywood performances.

On Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the festival will offer a full day of live stage performances on two separate stages, including martial arts demonstrations, cultural displays, arts and crafts, educational workshops and more.

On March 28, the Savannah Asian Cultural Festival schedule for performers on the main stage, located on Burnett Lawn, is as follows:

11 a.m. – Official opening with the Parade of Nations showcasing flags and representatives in indigenous dress from the Asian countries

11:45 a.m. – Performance by the Taiko Drums of Japan

12:15 p.m. – Lee’s Tae Kwon Do Exhibition of South Korea

12:45 p.m. – Dragon Dance around the festival grounds with Hac Long Duong Performers of Vietnam

1:15 p.m. – Dances from Thailand and China

1:45 p.m. – Dances from the Philippines

2:15 p.m. – Children of Polynesia and performance by the Southeast Korean Dance Association

2:45 p.m. – Lee’s Tae Kwon Do Exhibition of South Korea

3:45 p.m. – Dragon Dance with Hac Long Duong Performers of Vietnam

The festival will also include free educational workshops in Armstrong’s International Garden. The workshop schedule is as follows:

12:30 p.m. – Pakistan Tea Ceremony

1:30 p.m. – Tai Chi workshop with Myung Lee of South Korea

2:30 p.m. – Oriental Belly Dancing Workshop with Yara Dancs

Armstrong’s Free Outdoor Arts Festival

The 2015 Savannah Asian Cultural Festival will be presented in conjunction with Armstrong’s Outdoor Arts Festival on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the university’s Fine Arts Hall Courtyard.

Highlights at this family-friendly festival include hands-on arts and crafts, dance, theater and live music. All events are free and open to the public.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREEBIES PAGE HERE. 

Enjoy fresh food that is flavorful and cooked to perfection from SCAD’s Cafe Bon Appetit in Savannah with dinner for four for the low price of only $21.

Simply email Eric Davidson at eric.davidson@cafebonappetit.com by 2 PM Thursday Feb. 12. Please put FOHTY in the subject line. Remember to include your name and the number of dinners you would like to order in your email.  Please let him know that you were referred by SouthernMamas.com.

This fresh, pick-up meal service is open to the public.

Don’t forget to share with your friends . After five referrals, you’ll receive a FREE meal.

Meals are ready for pick up (complete with reheating instructions) on Fridays between 3-6PM at Jo’s Cafe, 201 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Methods of payment include: credit card, cash.

FOHTY recently started providing reusable tote bags to carry the meals. Please bring your tote with you on Friday and the meal will be placed inside.  If you do not have one yet, they’ll have more to share with you.

Savor your meal, your new tote bag & your no-cook Friday.

Learn more here. 

SCAD’s Cafe Bon Appetit,  http://scad.cafebonappetit.com/events/, 201 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, 31401 email eric.davidson@cafebonappetit.com. On Facebook here. SCAD’s Cafe Bon Appetit is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Welcome the owlets:  This is the time to watch the Savannah Great Horned Owl mom on Skidaway Island LIVE via The Landings Bird Cam video feed. The two owlets are growing so fast and the mama owl is working so hard to keep them well-fed & protected.

Visit  The Landings Bird Cam or The Cornell Lab of Ornithology to see live 24/7 video with audio of what is happening in the abandoned eagle’s nest that is atop a pine tree in The Landings.

Watch the two chicks grow and fledge.

The streaming video is made possible thanks to a partnership with Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. The video feed can also be seen on the Georgia DNR site http://www.georgiawildlife.com/cams

The cameras have infrared capability, enabling nighttime viewing without disrupting the owls, according to the Savannah Owl Cam @ The Landings web site. Read more here about the owls & how this bald eagle’s nest in The Landings became an owl’s nest.

Follow the owls on Twitter at SavannahOwls and on Facebook here. 

The Landings Bird Cam site also has a link to this fun, kids’ The Owl Song by The Whizpops. Click here & watch your kids hoot along.

Free dental care on Give Kids A Smile Day for ages 3 to 18 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Feb. 6 2015

Savannah Technical College will host Give Kids a Smile, a free event for children ages 3 to 18 to receive dental care from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on Friday, February 6 in the Eckburg Auditorium (5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah 31405). This event is coordinated through a partnership with the Georgia Dental Association, Southeastern Dental District, the Savannah Dental Society and Savannah Technical College’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Departments.

For more info about Give Kids a Smile Day, contact Dr. Felix Maher 912.352.0546 or Health Sciences Academic Advisor Ebony Walker 912.443.5352 or ewalker@savannahtech.edu

For more information about Savannah Tech’s Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting programs admission, please contact STC’s Health Sciences Academic Advisor Ebony Walker (ewalker@savannahtech.edu or 912.443.5721) or Dr. Suzanne Edenfield (sedenfield@savannahtech.edu) for Dental Hygiene or Stephanie Derfus (sderfus@savannahtech.edu) for Dental Assisting.

UPDATE: Winner is Sheila Stortz Berg! Congratulations! Please email us at anne@southernmamas.com!

Perfect Love Month treat!

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

To enter to win, visit Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah on Facebook here & answer this question on their wall: Please share your favorite Valentines tradition. Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter 8:30 PM Jan. 25 2015. We’ll announce the winner here at 9 PM Jan. 25 & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

Gigi’s Cupcakes only asks that the winner please not redeem her win on Valentine’s Day itself – which is one crazy busy day at Gigi’s. The winner can redeem the 24 mini box anytime during month of February.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is your go-to spot for Valentine’s Day 2015 with their special Valentine’s menu available from Fri. Feb. 13- Sun. Feb. 15.

You gotta love these:

4 Box: $13.00
Mini Box: $18
Stuffed Cookie: $2.25
Flirt Box: $39

Pre-order or order online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead

Stay connected with Gigi’s on Facebook here.

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 email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com ,www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here.Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Celebrate Mardi Gras as Tybee Island’s festive, family-friendly parade rolls down Butler Avenue onto Tybrisa Street.

Parade time is 2pm on Saturday Feb. 14 2015. Details here.

The route will begin at Memorial Park and follow Butler Avenue to Tybrisa to the Round-about.

After the parade, there will be a costume contest in which the winners will be crowned the 2015 Mardi Gras Tybee King and Queen.

The King and Queen will then host the street dance fun with music from the Zydeco Band.

The parade will travel south on Butler and head towards the beach on Tybrisa Street.

Movie Night Fundraiser to help keep The Bryan County Bark Park dog park open

The Ice Cream Stop will screen The Shaggy Dog, 6:30PM Fri. Jan. 23 2015

The Bryan County Bark Park announces a fun night out for your human and canine family this Friday January 23rd at 6.30pm. The Shaggy Dog is a dog and child friendly Disney movie starring comedian Tim Allen who is accidentally transformed into a lovable dog. The movie is free to view and will be screened at The Ice Cream Stop near Publix on Hwy 144.

This event will help to raise vital funds to keep the Bark Park open at Henderson Park. The non-profit organization behind this free community facility is responsible for all the costs associated with building and maintaining this popular dog park.

Starting at 6:30pm, The Shaggy Dog will be screened by Bill and Gayle Pollard, owners of The Ice Cream Stop, who are generously donating a percentage of all proceeds from the meal deals and ice cream sales during this movie screening on the evening of January 23rd.

Meal deals include the purchase of a hot dog, chips or popcorn with a drink for only $3 or the same meal plus ice cream for only $5. If the evening is chilly, hot chocolate will be available for purchase and free ice cream will be provided for dogs joining their families for movie night under the stars.

Entry is free and well behaved dogs are encouraged to attend.

Cute ‘Bark Park’ products with the Bryan logo will be for sale including koozies, sweatshirts, T-shirts, dog and human soap, poop bags, decals and tasty human and doggie cookies.

For more information, visit bryancountybarkpark.com and like the Bark Park on Facebook here.

Driving around Savannah, Pooler & Richmond Hill looking at home holiday light displays and decorations is a favorite family tradition.

From colossal Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, we have your guide to local home holiday light displays.

Kids especially love those computerized “dancing” lights display animated with music. Lights choreographed to blink, twink and fade in red, blue, green and white, in sync with a custom-mixed soundtrack of holiday tunes.

Want to add a home lights display to this list? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

2014 displays not to be missed

*182 Mills Run Drive near Chatham Parkway 140K lights and 20K RGB lights, water fountains and snow machines. The display starts the evening of Wed. Dec. 3 but the owner will be adding the final details – Santa on the roof, snow machines, etc.- throughout this week.
Display times are: Sun-Thur 6PM-10PM; Fri-Sat 6PM-11PM

*512 Gordonston Ave. Savannah: Old-fashioned holiday yard display that on certain nights features hot chocolate for visitors and even Santa visits

*125 Sea Palm Road in Palmetto Cove subdivision off Walthour Road on Wilmington Island

*116 N. Sheftall Circle on Wilmington Island.

*6022 Betty Drive, Whitemarsh Island. Should be up by Sat. Dec 6 2014.

*102 Junco Way in Georgetown

*115 Waverly Way in Waverly @ the Highlands, Pooler. Dancing Lights. Nightly viewing, 6-10 PM. Through Dec. 31

*247 Waverly Way in Heathrow @ Sterling Lakes, Richmond Hill. Dancing Lights. Nightly viewing 6-10 PM. Through Dec. 31

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New additions

208 Cypress St. Bloomingdale,  31419: Dancing Lights!

39 Holly Springs Circle @ Lakeshore, Port Wentworth off Hwy 30

9 Yorkshire Place

1 Nina Court in Paradise Park, Savannah,  31406: light display that plays along to music. There’s also a talking Santa.

1915 Linnhurst Drive, Savannah, 31404: traditional lights display accompanied by blow ups.
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Traditional home decorations

*Several houses on Silverleaf Court (off Gilliam & Norwood avenues near La Roche Ave.), Savannah with beautiful displays of lights.

*202 Blue Marlin Drive off Jamaican Run in Seagate, Whitemarsh Island

*504 E. 52 St, Ardsley Park

Savannah Quarters subdivision in Pooler
*116 Sussex Retreat
*124 Kingfisher Circle
*5 Cobham Draw
*194 Kingfisher Circle

We have some more on our list that we’ll check out this week & add to this list. If you know of other homes that we should include, please email anne@southernmamas.com.

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Not sure yet

Below are a few of last year’s computerized animated “dancing” house light displays that we hope will be great again this year BUT WE AREN’T SURE YET IF THEY ARE UP YET. We’ll keep you updated when/if they are.

*Keystone Drive & Dyches Drive (see 2013 video above)
*109 Wynngate Rd in Wilmington Park on Wilmington Island. (nearby are usually nice displays at 3 Lancaster and 106 Okatee and 110 Santee)
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Public Holiday Lights Displays in Savannah

December Nights & Holiday Lights @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah. Details here.

Festival of Lights & Winter Carnival, Hutchinson Island, Savannah. Details here. 

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Holiday Lights worth the drive

Harbour Town Lights, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Is. FREE. ($6 per vehicle Sea Pines gate fee) Through January 1. Details here

Dove Street Festival of Lights at Shelter Cove Towne Center, Hilton Head Is. 6-10PM nightly through Jan. 4. Details here. 

Lights Before (& After) Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia, S.C. Details here.

Holiday Festival of Lights Charleston S.C. Details here

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights @ Atlanta Botanical Garden.  Details here.

Want to add a home lights display to this list? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE 2014 BY CLICKING HERE. 

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.

New Years Eve Celebration @ The Melting Pot of Savannah.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31

New Years Eve – Savannah – 2014

Dine like a GOD or GODDESS, and bring the year in right with this New Years Eve Mediterranean inspired Dinner!

Cheese: Spicy Hummus and Olive Cheese
Salad: Strawberry and Feta with a White Balsamic Glaze
Entree: Roasted Garlic Shrimp, Honey and Cinnamon Pork Medallion, Sonoran Chicken, Bacon Salt Filet Mignon and Goat Cheese Raviolis
Dessert: Baklava White Chocolate

Alternatives for each course:
A Classic Cheddar Fondue can be substituted.
A Ceasar Salad can be substituted.
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A Pure Milk Chocolate Fondue can be substituted.

$49.95 per person.

Tax and gratuity not included.Not valid with any other promotion, offer, or discount

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.

Find out when all your favorite holiday TV specials will air for 2014 including classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas,  A Year Without A Santa Claus, Disney’s A Christmas Carol, How the Grinch Stole Christmas,  It’s  Wonderful Life, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming To Town, Miracle on 34th Street,  A Christmas Story & more.

Visit our Holiday TV Specials 2014 Page by clicking here. 

Cyber Monday deals last all week at Gigi’s Cupcakes in Savannah.

Receive 20% off online orders at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead. Enter code “JOY” at checkout. This deal runs Dec. 1-6 2014.

Sweet.

You can order cupcakes online by clicking here .

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 email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com,www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

1. “The Journey” interactive Christmas story@ Savannah Christian Church begins Dec. 3. Wednesday-Sunday, 5-8 PM Dec. 3-7 and 10-14 @ Savannah Christian Church (Henderson Campus). Details here.

2. FREE holiday tree lighting, festivities @ Jepson Jingle, Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 5-7 PM Tues. Dec. 2. Details here. 

3. December Nights & Holiday Lights @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah. Stroller-friendly. 6-9 PM Dec. 4-7; Dec. 11-14;  Dec. 18-24. Details here. 

4. Parent & Child Holiday Clay Workshop & Fused Glass Ornament Workshop Pre-registration required. Savannah Dec. 6. Details here.

5. Savannah Ballet Theatre (the official company of Savannah Ballet School of Dance) presents ‘The Nutcracker in Savannah’ @ Lucas Theatre, matinee & evening performances, Dec. 6. Details here. 

6. FREE Savannah Lighted Christmas Parade, Dec. 6. Details here. 

7. Saturday Holiday Kids’ Art Workshops @ Blick Art Materials. Dec. 6 theme: Handmade Dolls.  For ages 6 & older. Details here. 

8. Sailing with Santa (photos with Santa & one-hour narrated, sightseeing Savannah Riverboat Cruise) Sat. Dec. 6; Sat. Dec. 13. Boards at 1:30PM; Sails from 2-3PM. Details here.

9. (Pooler) Holiday Workshop, Scribble Art Studio, 4:30-6:30 PM, Dec. 6. Details here. 

10. FREE Christmas for Kids Celebration, Savannah’s City Market, Dec. 6. Details here. 

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE 2014 BY CLICKING HERE. 

Enjoy 275,000 sparkling lights on this self-guided tour through Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens @ 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah on select evenings between Thanksgiving Friday and Christmas Eve.

At 2014 December Nights & Holiday Lights, view white reindeer among green-glistening timber bamboo, the Orchid House roof aglow in red and green light, a Nativity scene with a deep blue background, blue Stars of David, white trumpeting angels in a bed of champagne gold lights, green and white lights around an illuminated fountain in the Rose Garden, glowing willow trees in the Mediterranean Garden, giant red poinsettias, and a candy-inspired children’s experience in the Cottage Garden.

Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen offers a chance to purchase hot drinks and holiday goodies. Spirited music fills the air, sometimes with roaming live carolers.

Live music events

Live music events, ranging from brass choirs to classical string and modern ensembles are anticipated for this special annual event that has grown every year. Indoor musical performances will take place in the new Visitors Center.

December Nights & Holiday Lights 2014

Eighteen select evenings from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve:

Nov. 28 – 30 (Friday – Sunday)
Dec. 4 – 7 (Thursday – Sunday)
Dec. 11 – 14 (Thursday – Sunday)
Dec. 18 – 24 (Thursday – Wednesday)

6 to 9 pm

$5 per person
Infants (ages 2 and under) FREE
Cash or Credit Card accepted

December Nights & Holiday Lights encompasses at least ten acres around the historic core of farm buildings and gardens.

The Holiday Lights experience is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Please, no pets during this special event.

More details here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org, 2 Canebrake Road Savannah, Ga. 31419, (912) 921-5460 e-mail: coastal@uga.edu, On Facebook here. Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE 2014 BY CLICKING HERE. 

Clearance Blowout this Saturday December 6th  at Once Upon A Child in Savannah @ 1100 Eisenhower Drive Eisenhower Square.

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

The Savannah Festival of Lights 2014 offers an all new, exciting holiday experience for kids of all ages with the addition of the Winter Carnival located in Bryan Square, adjacent to The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

One of the most important factors this year in creating the Winter Carnival, was the ability to move all of the family indoor and outdoor activities over to Bryan Square, with access to free parking at the Trade & Convention Center, The Westin and the beautiful Riverfront Esplanade views for the carnival rides. The Festival of Lights light show is located just across the street at the Grand Prize of America Road Course.

New at this year’s festival:

• Festival of Lights features a holiday light show with a self drive-through 80 light display, a $20 per car ticket and/or an interactive, guided Trolley Tour, with free parking at the Trade Center
• Ferris Wheel in Bryan Square, with majestic views of the river and downtown
• Carousel & Swing rides
• Santa’s Bourbon & Chocolate Lounge with a special holiday menu for adults and children
• Inflatable Village with the Arctic Plunge, various obstacle courses, train rides and the “Sugar Shack” with hot chocolate and great sweet treats from Santa’s elves
• Breakfast with Santa Sun. Dec. 21
• Photos with Santa Claus and in the new Winter Wonderland Snow Globe
• Holiday Concert series and local performances.
• S’mores Kits with stations for roasting marshmallows and interactive holiday activities for the kids
• “Frozen” Princess Parade – where girls of all ages are encouraged to dress-up as their favorite princess and parade through the Gingerbread Village Mon. Dec. 22
• Snow Machines on the festival grounds
• Expanded Gingerbread Village with 80 entries

Boat Parade of Lights, Nov. 29

The Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 29 will feature over 30 boats, holiday concert, Bag Pipes, Oglethorpe Christmas Proclamation, snow machines, kids activities, carnival rides, fireworks and the arrival of Santa Claus. Details & schedule of events here. 

The 2014 Savannah Harbor Festival of Lights dates and hours:

Fri. Nov. 28 – Sun. November 30:  6-10 PM
Thurs-Sun.: December 4-7; December 11-14:  6-10 PM
Open All Holiday Nights: Thurs. Dec. 18-Sun. Dec. 28: 6-10 PM

FAMILY VEHICLE PRICING
$20 up to 8 passengers
$40 9-16 passengers

WINTER CARNIVAL PRICING
Admission to the Carnival is included with the drive-through light show, but pricing for the Winter Carnival rides varies. All rides and concessions are 1-7 tickets. Ferris wheel: $5 for adults; $3 for children. Concessions available for purchase.

Nightly events include:

Festival of Lights car tours and Trolley Tours, Gingerbread Village Tours, Winter Carnival rides and Inflatables Village and Fun Zone, Sugar Shack, holiday movies, live musical performances, see Santa Claus and more!

Special event schedule:

Friday, November 28 – Grand Opening, Sawers Family Volunteer Night
Saturday, November 29 – Savannah Harbor Foundation Boat Parade of Lights presented by WTOC-TV and Official Christmas Tree Lighting, with Fireworks Display
Thursday, December 4 – Savannah Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours and Oyster Roast, celebrating the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa’s 15th Anniversary (private event). Festival of Lights & Winter Carnival open to the public.
Thursday, December 5 – South East Bullock High School Choir Concert
Thursday, December 11 – WTOC Night, “Elf on the Run” race.
Sunday, December 14 – Humane Society Volunteer Night
Wednesday, December 17 – Fabulous Equinox Holiday Concert benefiting the Empty Stocking Fund
Thursday, December 18 – Garrison Wind Ensemble
Friday, December 19 – Starlight Jazz Band
Saturday, December 20 – Reindeer Run
Sunday, December 21 – Brunch with Santa
Monday, December 22 – “Frozen” Princess Parade presented by Christmas on 98.7 The River
Tuesday, December 23 – BI-LO Night, Free Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
December 27– Jingle Jog
**Schedule subject to change

For additional information, visit www.savannahharborfoundation.com.

Follow the Festival of Lights & Winter Carnival on Facebook here.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE 2014 BY CLICKING HERE. 

Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah has all your Thanksgiving decorations & supplies.

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales & products.

Barnett is open until 5PM Wednesday Nov. 26. Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Then open again for their Black Friday sale on Friday, 9AM-7 PM

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.

Gone with the Wind will be shown at the Lucas Theater in downtown Savannah FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 AT 7 PM

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of this classic film.

Rated PG. 238 minutes.

Tickets are $8 general admission or $5 student/senior/military. Also eligible for use with the Lucas Theatre Movie Pass. Available online or by calling 912-525-5050. You may also pick up tickets in person at the Savannah Box Office at 216 E. Broughton Street.

Don’t miss Happy Half Hour before each of the Lucas Theater movies. From 6-6:30 enjoy half price beer and popcorn specials.

Details here.

The Melting Pot of Savannah will be open this Thanksgiving Thurs. Nov. 27.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends or family Fondue Style at The Melting Pot from 2-8PM.

The Melting Pot will be offering some special courses just for this day including a Cranberry-Walnut Cheddar Cheese fondue, “Tur-duc-ken” entrée, white chocolate pumpkin pie fondue. Their regular menu will also be available for those who love their classic items.

Holiday parties

Receive a free $50 giftcard for yourself when you book a holiday/Christmas party of 13 or more in December @ The Melting Pot in Savannah.

From private parties with family & friends to corporate luncheons & events, The Melting Pot has all the ingredients to make your party both spectacular and memorable. Three course fondue parties starting at $23 per person. Please call for more details.

November military special

Military & First Responders, The Melting Pot of Savannah put together a special to say thank you for all you do for all of us. For the month of November, come in and enjoy the 4-course Land & Sea dinner for $29.95. That’s a special price to honor some very special people as a thank you for all that you do. ***Not valid with any additional promotion or discount, must show ID

Click here for event details  & other special events @ The Melting Pot Savannah.

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.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training in Savannah is excited to announce a new partnership with Fleet Feet’s CREW program and the Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon.

Team In Training fundraising participants enjoy complimentary half marathon training with CREW and complimentary race registration for the inaugural Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon (March 28 2015) You win. Cancer loses.

Plus, Southern Mamas readers can register for Team in Training at half price with coupon code SAVMAMA. Register here.

Attend an Info Meeting this Thursday, November 13th at 6pm to learn more @ LLS Office – 340 Eisenhower Dr. Ste 220. Call 912-436-3273 for details. 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training program in Savannah is an endurance sports training program open to runners and walkers of all abilities.

Since 1988, the program has helped over 600,000 participants cross the finish line and raise over $1 billion to help cure blood cancers. These are not professional athletes or professional fundraisers, these are folks just like you!

Stay connected by liking Team in Training Savannah Facebook page here.

Event Info: Three events are being offered this season.  1. The Asheville Marathon at Biltmore – March 15^th.  A gorgeous course on Biltmore Estate property.  Half and full marathon options. 2. Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K – March 28^th   (FREE race registration for Team in Training Savannah) 3. Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon & Half – May 3^rd.

Training Info: The local Savannah-based group will begin training on December 13^th.  Tuesday and Thursday mornings and evenings and Saturday mornings.  There are several groups of all different paces.  Organizers try to make sure everyone has a buddy.  5K training begins in January.

Team in Training Savannah, www.teamintraining.org/ga/  On Facebook here. Team in Training is SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Mall has special showings of The Polar Express movie this Sat. Nov. 15 @ the Carmike Wynnsong to kick off the holiday season

Savannah Mall is giving lucky SouthernMamas readers 25 pairs of tickets to see The Polar Express at the theater – 13 pairs of tickets for the 10AM show and 12  pairs for the 12 noon show.

To enter to win, visit the Savannah Mall Facebook page by clicking here and on their wall share what activity you are most looking forward to doing with your kids this holiday season in Savannah. (Visit our Savannah Holidays 2014 Guide for ideas.) Deadline to enter: 10 PM Wed. Nov. 12. We’ll pick the winners at random and message the winners via Facebook so please check your Facebook messages.

Santa’s arrival, Breakfast with Santa Cow 

Get details about Santa’s arrival at Savannah Mall this Fri. Nov. 14; Breakfast with Santa Cow Sat. Nov. 15 at Chick-fil-A;  the holiday train and light show here. 

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

FOR MORE KIDS’ HOLIDAY EVENTS IN SAVANNAH & NEARBY, CLICK HERE. 

Here’s a sure-hit that you can bring to the big family Turkey Day festivities- Thanksgiving Minis and Thanksgiving pies from  Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah .

Mini box: $18 for 12 or $33 for 24.

Gigi’s will also have Thanksgiving pies this year.

Pies are 9″ $17.95 and 3″ $3.95. Flavors are Ginger Snap Pumpkin and Southern Comfort Pecan Pie.

Gobble, gobble.

You can order cupcakes online by clicking here or call 912.349.2778

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 email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com ,www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

Cute scary Halloween treat: Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah Halloween BOO Box assorted mini box.

Gigi’s has these oh-so tricky-treaty Halloween BOO BOXES available now – 12 for $18 or 24 for $33.

You can order cupcakes online by clicking here or call 912.349.2778

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 email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

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Visit the SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun 2014 Guide throughout the season by clicking here to find pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween fun & more.

Here’s how to make the most of this beautiful season in the Lowcountry. This list will be updated throughout the season.

*Madrac Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Open every Thurs, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 2-Nov.1. Details here. 

*Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Open every weekend through Nov. 2. Details here.

*Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía on River Street Oct. 24-Nov. 2. Transforms into Haunted Pirate Ship near Halloween. Details here. 

*Kids’ Night on Haunted Pirate Ship, River Street, Oct. 30. Details here.

*Savannah Haunted Houses: Alee Shriners’ Terror Plantation.  Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 . Details here.

*SCAD’s FREE BOOLand for Savannah kids, families. 6-8 PM, Oct. 31. Details here. 

*FREE Fall Festival @ New Convenant Church & Preschool. 6:30-8:30 PM. Open to the public. Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Trunk or Treat @ First Christian Church, Savannah. 6-8 PM Fri. Oct. 31. Details here.

*Truth or Treat at White Bluff United Methodist Church, 7 PM Friday, October 31. Free & open to the public. Details here.

*Live history lesson/true ghost story: Davenport House presents “Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah’s Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820.” For ages 8+. Friday & Saturday nights in October 2014. Details here. 

*Red, White & Blue Hot Air Balloon Festival, w/ trick or treating on Nov. 1, Savannah Nov. 1 & 2. Details here. 

*Break the record for most pets in costume @ Savannah Pet Costume Parade & Woof! Woof! 5K Walk/Run to fight pet cancer, Savannah. Nov. 1. Details here.

*FREE Savannah Zombie walk, free make-up by make-up artists with canned food donation, Nov. 1. Details here. 

*FREE Family Day @ Jepson Center, Nov. 1. Details here.

*FREE Savannah Food Day Festival 2014, Daffin Park, 11 AM-5 PM Nov. 2. Details here.

*Beaufort Heritage Days Celebration 2014, Nov. 6-8. Details here. 

*Fairy Party Meet and greet with Tink and her fairy friends, Tinker Tea Party & more, Nov. 8 Savannah. Details here. 

*FREE Paws in the Park Fall Festival including dog-owner look alike contest @ Bryan Co. Bark Park, Richmond Hill, Nov. 8. Details here.

*KiDS Rock Savannah, 1 mile run, Daffin Park, Nov. 9. Details here. 

*FREE KodeStars Arcade where kids can play video games created by elementary, middle & high school students, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*FREE Savannah Children’s Book Festival, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*FREE children’s activities @ Telfair Art Fair, Savannah, Nov. 15. Details here.

*Harvest Festival & Cane Grinding @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Nov. 22. Details here.

*$5 Girls Golf Clinic @ The Club at Savannah Harbor, Nov. 22. Details here.

*Pee Wee Rodeo for Urban Hope, Savannah. Nov. 22. Details here.