Virtual Kids’ Story Time with Coastal Discovery Museum
Mon. March 8, 10:30-11AM
Coastal Discovery Museums’ weekly Kid’s Story Time has moved online!
Join Emily as she reads family favorites about the Lowcountry’s natural and cultural history on the Coastal Discovery Museum Facebook page every Monday at 10:30AM.

Free & open to the public.

Visit coastaldiscovery.org/kids-story-time to hear all of Coastal Discovery Museum Story Times.

Do you have a small group that would like to visit The Sandbox @ Tanger 2 Outlets in Bluffton or The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. during the week?

Call 48 hours in advance to set up your play session.

Hilton Head Is: (843) 842-7645

Bluffton, SC: (843) 705-6235

FIND MORE PROGRAMS @ BOTH SANDBOX LOCATIONS HERE. 

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A pair of osprey can be seen on the bird nest cam at The Landings

These cameras follow ospreys nesting beside the Palmetto golf course at The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah.

Watch the osprey pair here.

Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Spring 2021 Park Season in Savannah, Wilmington Is., Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton is now open!

Soccer Shots is kicking off the season and wants your child to join them on Soccer Island!

This season, things will look a little different as Soccer Shots will implement several safety guidelines on soccer island and all their coaches will be wearing masks.

Soccer Shots will offer smaller class sizes, disinfecting equipment, maintaining distancing and using larger fields, along with a variety of other precautions to keep both children and staff safe.

Looking for a more personalized Soccer Shots Experience?

You can now host a neighborhood season for your child and their friends right in your backyard. Your squad, your way- and you get 50% off as the host. Call 762.333.1177 or email rwright@soccershots.org for details.

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about their program. Or go straight to their enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.

Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!

Free soccer day March 27

Want to try the program and meet their awesome coaches before you enroll? Soccer Shots is having a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on March 27 2021 for all children ages 2-8. You must preregister for this FREE event. Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.”

Questions? Contact Rachel Wright, 762.333.1177, rwright@soccershots.org​.

Enrollment Link: savannah.soccershots.com

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Yes, Savannah and Tybee Island’s St. Patrick’s Day parade & festivities are cancelled for 2021 due to the pandemic.

However, Tybee Island residents plan to celebrate the holiday in a creative, socially-distanced way: the Paint Tybee Ireland Green project with houses and businesses bedecked in green and St. Patrick’s decor.

Participants planning to decorate their property are asked to register here or email tybeeireland@yahoo.com by Feb. 20.

The socially-distanced celebration will be March 12-20. Maps of participating homes are available here. 

Learn more here. 

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More St. Patrick’s events

Hilton Head St. Patrick’s Parade, Pope Avenue, Sun. March 14, 3PM. Details here.

Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Parade is cancelled. Events celebrating the Celtic Cross Ceremony, Greening of the Fountain, Jasper Green Ceremony and St. Patrick’s Day Mass will be virtual. Details here. 

We love this: Eight-year-old Leo called out NPR for lack of dinosaur stories. Read the story about Leo (pictured above) here.

We here at SouthernMamas.com have also been remiss in doing our share of dinosaur publicity including spotlighting dinosaur exhibits that are a daytrip or weekend trip from Savannah.

Here are some museums with dinosaur exhibits to please most dinosaur fans like Leo.

Tellus Science Museum north of Atlanta in Cartersville, Ga.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta

Georgia Southern Museum, Statesboro (currently closed due to COVID)

MOSH (Museum of Science & History), Jacksonville Fla. no current dinosaur exhibits but upcoming exhibits include The Lost World of Dragons, 05.29.21 — 09.05.21. Details here.

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC. Visits by appoinment.

South Carolina State Museum, Columbia SC.

Dinosaurs The Exhibition, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Daytrips, Weekend Trips

Find more daytrips & weekend trips from the Savannah-area here. 

Smart Start Academic Summer Camp 2021 @ Advanced Academics, Pooler

Elementary students will have daily activities in Writing, Phonics, Language Arts, Guided Reading, and Guided Math.
Middle school students will have hands-on STEM based activities as we merge core content areas of English, Math, Science and History.

Mon.- Thurs.
For elementary students: 9AM-Noon
For middle school students: 1-4PM

​Enroll online here.

Cost: $360/session

June 7-24 2021
or
July 5-22 2021

Register online here. 

Advanced Academics
email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com
912-348-2017
405 Hwy 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322

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Savannah United Spring 2021 Recreational Soccer 

Registration is open for Spring 2021 Recreational Soccer with Savannah United. 

Register online @ SavannahUnited.com .

Questions or concerns? Please contact Savannah United Program Director, Paul Smith, p.smith@savannahunited.com or Recreational Administrator, Vanessa Asterman, v.asterman@savannahunited.com.

2021 Spring Season

Practices begin week of February 22nd. Games begin in March. The game schedule will be released one week prior to the first game.

Learn more here. 

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Going quarantine stir crazy? Feeling ready to get out of town?

Whether you’re looking to plan a Spring Break adventure, last minute adult getaway or a family vacation, Two Sisters Travel can help. They’ve been safely and responsibly traveling since the pandemic began. They’ll use our firsthand knowledge & experience to assist you with planning the perfect itinerary and making your overall travel experience easier.

So, where to go? What’s open? Here are a few of Two Sisters Travel’s favorite last minute deals!

Disney
Save up to 30% at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

Universal
Save up to $800 on vacation packages! A family of 4 can enjoy 5-nights at Loews Portofino Bay Resort, plus exclusive benefit of Free Unlimited Express ride passes for as low as $143 per person, per night.

Puerto Rico
Experience the Caribbean island feel without a passport! Explore the El Yunque rainforest, experience the magic of the bioluminescent Mosquito Bay, and the unique mixture of Caribbean & Spanish culture. Packages with airfare from Savannah for less than $580 per night at a 4.5 star beachfront hotel in the heart of Old San Juan.

Caribbean & Mexico
Have passports? Ready for a relaxing, care-free vacation? Popular all-inclusive resorts throughout the Caribbean & Mexico are offering unbelievable deals from as low as $525 per night for a family of 4, including airfare from Savannah.

Costa Rica
A tropical adventure like no other. Costa Rica has it all from rainforest to volcanoes to picturesque coastlines and packages as low as $650 per night for a family 4, including airfare from Savannah.

Florida Keys
Looking for those warm & tropical vacation vibes but don’t want to fly… the Florida Keys are your answer. Enjoy the relaxed laid-back atmosphere in Islamorada and Key Largo. Pricing at one of Two Sisters Travel’s favorite family-friendly 4.5 star resorts is offering rates as low as $125 per person, per night.

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Travel is certainly more complex and complicated than ever before. Navigating the ever-changing entry protocols (domestic & international) and quarantine restrictions can easily become overwhelming. Don’t take a chance with your vacation, trust the professionals.

Availability in some domestic destinations like the US Virgin Islands is extremely limited so don’t wait. If you haven’t started planning your summer vacation, don’t delay.

Contact Two Sisters Travel to help you plan your next vacation.

Tara McCoy
Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241

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Looking for a new school?

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Is. in Savannah is hosting a student evaluation day this Friday, February 12 for Pre-K through grade 4 students who have completed applications. In addition, there are limited spots for grades 5 through 12.

Follow this link here to begin the application process for all grades.

St. Andrew’s: Where Life Meets Learning.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941 ext 452, www.saintschool.com , email hellew@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Low Country Counseling on patterns & help for addiction

Addiction wreaks havoc on everyone it touches. But recovery from addiction can offer a life more fulfilling than ever imagined. That’s true for the person caught in the web of addiction and for the loved ones who care for that person.

Low Country Counseling therapists share here how families impacted by addition fall into hidden patterns and how to break those unspoken rules.

Learn more here. 

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If you or a loved one is in need of support, Low Country Counseling offers specialized therapy for Individuals, Moms, Couples, Families, Children, and Teens. Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions you need answered or to schedule an appointment. Help is available. You’re not alone.

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Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center virtually every other Saturday morning at 10:30AM for interactive read-alouds of some of your favorite children’s books, and maybe discover a few new stories too. Each engaging story is accompanied by an arts activity to enhance the literary experience. This free program runs every other week for children ages 3 to 7.

Please register online here by Friday at noon the day before your preferred session(s) to make sure you receive the Zoom invitation and art activity information.

Feb 27 – Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill

March 13 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

March 27 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

Find more storytime info online here.

Register online here.

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You & your family are invited to get a first-hand glimpse of all the amazing opportunities available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade through private tours of Calvary Day School in Savannah 

Calvary Day School private tours are the perfect chance to see what today’s learners are doing to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Learn more here

Calvary Day School, 4625 Waters Ave, Savannah

Private Tours

Campus Tours are by appointment and are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year. Please call the admissions department at (912) 351-0700 or email admissions@calvarydayschool.com to schedule your tour.

To learn more about Calvary Day School, visit their website at www.calvarydayschool.com.

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February 2021 Musical Playdates: Love Notes!
Join Kindermusik Savanah for a delightful 40-minute class celebrating love through music!
Saturday, February 27 2021 @ 10AM & 11AM
For ages 0-7 & their caregivers
Register online here.
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302

Join Kindermusik Savannah for a 40-minute celebration of love and laughter, and get ready to enjoy some special cuddles, hugs, and kisses with your little music lover. Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, storytime, and more delightful activities in these extra-fun, extra-sweet Kindermusik playdates. Claim your child’s spot before it fills.
Every enrolled child will get:

A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
A Kindermusik instrument/prop
A magic card for you to download 10 Kindermusik songs of your choice
A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes

For ages Ages 0-7. Class is geared toward newborns all the way up to 7-year-olds! Unlimited caregivers, so bring the whole family along!
Limited capacity. This playdate will be held twice on the same morning. Don’t delay in enrolling, as spots in both of our playdates are limited and will be closed as soon as the spaces fill.
Cost: $20 (Siblings only $12!)
Ages: Newborn to 7 years
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302

Date/Times
Sat. Feb. 27 2021 @ 10AM
Sat. Feb. 27 2021 @ 11AM

Register online here.

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Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the 7th Annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit hosted by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant  – Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Is. in Savannah.

The summit will be held via Zoom meetings and Zoom webinar on Sat. March 20 and Sunday, March 21 2021.
10AM-3PM on Saturday, and 1-3:30PM on Sunday

Fee: Free.

The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit empowers middle and high school students across the country with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to successfully implement ocean conservation projects in their local communities. This event will allow participants to learn about ocean conservation topics, find out about citizen science efforts that help keep our oceans healthy, develop a community project plan concerning ocean conservation, attend skill-building workshops on science communication, marine fisheries population dynamics and marine megafauna research, and connect and network with other interested students and professionals.

The summit is limited to 50 students on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register online here.

Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center virtually every other Saturday morning at 10:30AM for interactive read-alouds of some of your favorite children’s books, and maybe discover a few new stories too. Each engaging story is accompanied by an arts activity to enhance the literary experience. This free program runs every other week for children ages 3 to 7.

Please register online here by Friday at noon the day before your preferred session(s) to make sure you receive the Zoom invitation and art activity information.

Feb 13 – What Do You Love About You? by Karen Lechelt. The craft this week is a “You’re a Star” affirmational jar.

Feb 27 – Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill

March 13 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

March 27 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

Find more storytime info online here.

Register online here.

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Order your copy of Songbirds and reserve your space to draw along with Songbirds Illustrator, Paige P. Byrne, Savannah teacher and owner of Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

Spring is almost here and the birds are chirping!

Join Paige for a fun-filled morning of drawing and watercoloring birds from Songbirds Children’s Book, written by Shelton H. Shelton @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

Songbirds art workshop @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah
Saturday March 20 2021
10-11AM
To sign up, email publisher Jody Dyer at dyer.cbpublishing@gmail.com

This is an opportunity for your child to meet a book illustrator in person and have fun learning new art techniques.

Space is limited due to COVID restrictions so reserve your space today.

Class Requirements:
*An open mind and a copy of Songbirds Children’s Book. Email Publisher Jody Dyer at dyer.cbpublishing@gmail.com to order your copy
*Art supplies and smiles included

Faith and friendship inspired author Shelton H. Shelton to write this special picture book. The message encourages children to celebrate their differences and consider their greater purposes in life.

Visit www.songbirdscreations.com for more information on the book.

Scribble Art Studio
212 E 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Winter 2021 Events @ The Sandbox Children Museums (on Hilton Head Is. & at Tanger Outlets 2 in Bluffton)

Creative Movement and Dance @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is. 

Have you been looking for a movement and dance class for your child who loves to move? Then this class is designed for them. Geared for the 3-6-year-old, this class runs for 6 weeks on Saturdays. Children will learn basic dance steps while having fun through movement. Children will be introduced to musicality and basic ballet steps.
Children (ages 3-6 years) $90- 6 week session, $45 sibling – includes admission to the museum
Members (ages 3-6 years) $42- 6 week session, $35 member sibling

Register online here. Click on the “Book Now” button.

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YOGA KIDS IS HERE @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 in Bluffton SC & online 

The Yoga Kids program is designed for the 5-10-year-old who likes to move but also wants to work on flexibility and calming techniques. Basic yoga poses will be introduced to help develop a balanced heart and head.

Sunday’s 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28 11:45-12:30pm
In-person or zoom option

Children (ages 5-10 years) $20 in person, $10 Sibling or Zoom access

Member children $12 in person, $5 Sibling or Zoom access

Register online here.  Click on “Book Now.”

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Discover, Imagine, Grow(D.I.G.) FREE school readiness program, Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC

Discover, Imagine, Grow(D.I.G.) FREE school readiness program is back at the Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC on Thursday mornings during the 10AM play session! With a smaller group size and health and safety protocols, your 3-5-year-old can experience hands-on learning in a guided setting. Curriculum is aligned with the SC Early Learning Standards and covers topics in Art, Science, Math, and Social Studies!

Limited number of spaces available.

To register please call The Sandbox Tanger 2 location at 843-705-6235

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Science Storytime @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger Outlets 2 location in Bluffton SC

Friday’s 3:30-4:30, Free with admission

Designed for children ages 5 and up
This program combines a book with a fun staff-led STEAM project.

Register online here.  Click “Book Now.”

Cuentos en Espanol

Unase a nosotros el sabado para nuestro programa de Cuentos en Espanol en la sesión de juego de la 10:00 am. Este programa esta diseñado para niños de hasta 4 años.

Cada Semana vamos a leer una historia diferente y tenemos una pequeña actividad relacionada. Este programa es gratuito con la entrada. El espacia es limitado. Reserve su lugar y compre sus boletos en linea en nuestro sitio web http://www.thesandbox.org

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KIDS’ NIGHT OUT at both Hilton Head & Bluffton Sandbox Children’s Museum locations

Enjoy a night out without your adults! Come and enjoy a playful evening in the museum with special activities and a pizza dinner. Space is limited.

Children ages 4-12 years $40, Sibling & Members $30

Reserve your spot online here. Click on “Book Now”.

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The Sandbox Children Museums

Two Locations

Hilton Head Island
18 A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island,
SC 29928
(843) 842-7645

Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd
Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 705-6235

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Youth Classes @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center, Savannah for Spring 2021

Telfair Museums announces a brand new schedule of in person and virtual classes for Spring 2021, completely redesigned to insure social distancing and health and safety protocols, while providing engaging, fun, educational experiences for everyone.

All spring youth classes and adult classes are listed on Telfair’s website, with full descriptions. All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York Street unless otherwise noted.

Youth classes include:

Digital Photography Camp Mondays, 4–6PM | March 1–March 29 2021. Register online here.

Virtual Video Game Camp Ages 12-14 years | via Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4–5:30PM, March 2–April 1 2021. Register online here.

Youth Art Club! Painting and Drawing Ages 9–12 years) Thursdays, 4–6PM, March 4–April 1 2021. Register online here.

Youth Art Club! Painting and Drawing (Ages 12–16 years) Wednesdays, 4–6PM, March 3–March 31 2021. Register online here.

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Toddler Tuesdays nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah

Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include: singing, fingerplay, a story, an encounter with one of our animals, and a take-home craft.

UPDATE: Cost for the program is $5 for children and $5 for adults.

Registration is required and there are a limited number of spaces so reserve early.

Registration is made online, but the program fees will be paid at the front booth on the day of, and not in advance, so please, if you know you won’t make your reservation, please call and cancel so organizers can open the space for someone on the waitlist.

See the 2021 Toddler Tuesday Winter Schedule and register online here.

Questions about the program? Call 912-395-1517, or email michelle.kelly@sccpss.com

School searching in Savannah?

Join Savannah Christian Preparatory School at an upcoming open houses, school tours.

Open houses @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School 

Wednesdays Feb. 10 & Feb. 24 2021, 9:30-10:30AM @ Eckburg Auditorium.

Find more information here. 

Reservations are required. For more information on this event or admissions at Savannah Christian Preparatory School, please email Kathi Strickland, Director of Family Relations, at kstrickland@savcps.com or call the admissions office at 912.629.5544.

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More about SCPS

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School,  (912) 234-1653, www.savcps.com, On Facebook here. On Twitter here.  Follow SCPS on Instagram at savannahchristianprep   Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Free, lottery-funded Pre-K for 2021-2022 school year

2021-22 Pre-K Lottery Information

This free, state-funded Pre-K at some Savannah-Chatham public schools is open to all children who are 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 residing in Chatham County.

Learn more here. 

Pre-K applications for the 2021-22 school year will be available from February 16 to March 4, 2021.  When completing the application, be prepared to submit your child’s birth certificate and proof of address in the application.  Lottery notifications will be sent on April 7, 2021.

​To participate in the Pre-K Program, children must be four years of age* on or before September 1, 2021, and must be a resident of Chatham County.

​* Five-year-old children who have not previously attended the Pre-K program and who have developmental delays that impact their readiness for school may also enroll at the request of their parents. A Parent Acknowledgement form must be completed during registration.

For additional information, please email: amanda.drought@sccpss.com

Some Savannah private preschools and childcare facilities also offer the state-funded, free Pre-K program and have different application deadlines. Please contact those facilities for their application deadlines.

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Kindergarten & older

The application period opens Feb. 1 2021 for grades kindergarten & older for Savannah-Chatham public schools for 2021-22 school year.  Application window closes Feb. 19 2021.

Learn more here.

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Learn more about each school via videos.

VIDEO LINKS:

Elementary Schools             Middle Schools                    K-8 Schools

High Schools                         Charter Schools                   Learning Centers

Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Spring 2021 Park Season in Savannah, Wilmington Is., Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton is now open!

Soccer Shots is kicking off the season and wants your child to join them on Soccer Island!

This season, things will look a little different as Soccer Shots will implement several safety guidelines on soccer island and all their coaches will be wearing masks.

Soccer Shots will offer smaller class sizes, disinfecting equipment, maintaining distancing and using larger fields, along with a variety of other precautions to keep both children and staff safe.

Looking for a more personalized Soccer Shots Experience?

You can now host a neighborhood season for your child and their friends right in your backyard. Your squad, your way- and you get 50% off as the host. Call 762.333.1177 or email rwright@soccershots.org for details.

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about their program. Or go straight to their enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.

Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!

Free soccer day March 27

Want to try the program and meet their awesome coaches before you enroll? Soccer Shots is having a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on March 27 2021 for all children ages 2-8. You must preregister for this FREE event. Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.”

Questions? Contact Rachel Wright, 762.333.1177, rwright@soccershots.org​.

Enrollment Link: savannah.soccershots.com

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Motherhood is not a career threatening event (anymore)!

Here’s a new free service to help you find a job – part time or full time.

Bus Stop Mamas is a female/mama founded tech startup that is a workforce tool for moms. It connects moms with flexible (key word), work that works for their life. 

So how do they do this? Mamas sign up for their FREE network then you will receive weekly emails with new job opportunities — and all of them have been vetted as flexible and suitable for a working mom. If you see something you’re interested in, you hit a button and are immediately introduced to the hiring manager.

Bus Stop Mamas recently partnered with companies in the Savannah area.