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Come to an Open House @ St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island in Savannah on Sun. Jan. 26 2020, 10AM-1PM.

Visit. Tour. Explore.

The beautiful 10-acre campus includes a Lower School, Middle School, two gymnasiums, football field, practice field, and a state-of-the-art playground.

St. Peter’s offers full day faith-based instruction for students from three years old through 8th grade.

Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the school educates through a strong academic program and instills in its students a spirit of mercy, justice and loving concern.

Open House

Sun. Jan. 26 2020,  10AM-1PM

This will be an opportunity to meet and greet teachers, tour the school facilities, and get to experience all that the Saint Peter’s community has to offer.

Learn more here.

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. It’s located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

St. Peter the Apostle School
7020 Concord Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: 912-897-5224
Fax: 912-897-0801

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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The National Park Service offers FREE admission to ALL parks, monuments and historic sites including Fort Pulaski National Monument in Savannah that normally charge an admission fee on certain dates. Fort Pulaski National Monument will be free on the following dates during 2020:

• Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Sunday, February 9: Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday
• Saturday, April 18: Junior Ranger Day (First Day of National Park Week)
• Tuesday, August 25: National Park Service Anniversary
• Saturday, September 26: National Public Lands Day
• Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day

www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm

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Your kids can become a Junior Ranger 

Your kids can become a junior ranger at Fort Pulaski.

Junior Ranger booklets have activities about the national parks for ages 5-12. Junior ranger books are free to any visitor and usually are available at the visitors’ centers. Often, similar programs with more advanced activities are also available for older kids. Just ask at the site’s visitor center.

While doing the activities, children enjoy earning a badge and a certificate.

Nearby national parks/monuments that have Junior Ranger programs include:
*Fort Pulaski National Monument, on U.S. 80 en route to Tybee Island. Info on the Fort Pulaski Junior Program here.
*Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie national monuments, Charleston, S.C. Info on these forts Junior Ranger program here.
*Cumberland Island National Seashore, Ga. More info here. 
*Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island. Info on the Fort Frederica National Monument Junior Ranger Program here. 
*Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon. Info on Ocmulgee’s National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.
* Congaree National Park near Columbia. Info on Junior Ranger Program here. 

Fort Pulaski, Hwy 80 East Savannah, 31410-0757 tel: (912) 786-5787. Details here. 

SPANISH DROP-IN CLASSES or ALL-INCLUSIVE 9-WEEK SESSION?

The new 9-week session of Spanish classes for ages 3-12 @ Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange begins Jan 11 2020 and online enrollment is open now at www.savannahLCX.com

If you’re trying to decide between committing to the session or coming to Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange  drop-in classes, here’s what you need to know to pick the best fit for you:

Still have questions? Give Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange  a call: 719-502-7685

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Happy New Year from Savannah Educational Consultants

If you are interested in services or want more information, please call 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave.
Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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You’re invited to an evening of art, music and food as Coastal Heritage Society presents Art & Oysters, a Cultured Coast Experience at Pin Point Heritage Museum in Savannah.

Along with a silent auction, enjoy an oyster roast, Lowcountry fare and cocktails as you mix and mingle with local artists. Take in the breathtaking waterside views as the choir from Pin Point’s very own Sweetfield of Eden Baptist Church will thrill and delight you with their spirited sounds. Arts & Oysters is not to be missed.

A meet and greet and auction will feature several local artists including Bellamy Murphy, Sharon McIntosh, Jami Ganem, Curtis Bartone, Laura Till Barton and more. Proceeds from the auction will support educational programs at Pin Point Heritage Museum.

Art & Oysters will be held on Thurs. Feb. 6, 2020 at Pin Point Heritage Museum from 6-9PM.

Tickets for “Art & Oysters,” Pin Point Heritage Museum’s annual fundraiser, are $40 for Coastal Heritage Society Members, $45 in advance and $50 at the door. They can be purchased by contacting Dan McCall at 912-944-7457 or registering online here. 

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SouthCoast Health physician  Dr. Regina B. Dandy offers tips on how to make healthy New Year’s resolutions that you will actually keep here.

“We see a lot of patients asking questions about improving their overall health through lifestyle changes this time of year,” said SouthCoast Health physician Dr. Regina B. Dandy. “It’s really a great thing that so many people take the New Year mark as a time to think about their overall wellness and what they can do to improve, but the tricky part is actually changing your personal health habits.”

SouthCoast Health offers a wide array of services that can help you get there, including primary care physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists, diabetic counseling services, and more.

Learn more here.

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Join  St. Andrew’s School in Savannah for a morning of exciting, interactive, and hands-on experiences with Lower School teachers at St. Andrew’s School.

Meet, talk, and get to know current and prospective St. Andrew’s families while exploring the Pre-K and K programs from
your child’s perspective.

Call 897.4941, x. 452 or email hellew@saslions.com to make a reservation for your family or for more information. Space is limited.

Saturday at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Is.
Jan. 25 2020
9-10:45AM
For Prospective Pre-K & K Students and Their Parents

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

For more information, visit saslions.com

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.

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Find great deals on apparel, handbags & more!

*Clearance items and other exclusions apply. Please see store associates for details.

Tanger Outlets Savannah & 317 W. Broughton St., Savannah, GA

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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, find your guide to Savannah-area home holiday light displays here.

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.

Find our list of best area home holiday lights here.

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Make a Snowman @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Mon. Jan. 6 2020, 9:30-11:30AM
All ages welcome
$10 per person (children 4 and under free)
Use fiber art to create a snowman version of yourself.

Register online here. 

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Wings & Movement Workshop @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Saturday, January 11, 10AM-1PM
All ages and abilities welcome
$25 per person
Create your own fairy or dragon wings then test their flying skills in our studio theater.

Register online here. 

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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More Kid-Friendly Classes & Workshops

Little Artists Creative Play Space @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Saturdays, January 4 -18 2020, 9AM-Noon
Ages 10 and under with a caregiver
$5 per session
A creative learning environment that stimulates the imagination through movement and fun.

Register online here. 

Yoga @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6:30-7:30PM
All ages
$5 per person
Start the New Year with a focus on wellness by stretching and unwinding your way to
mindfulness with us. Yoga mats not provided.

Register online here. 

Drop-in Ceramics @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Thursdays, January 9 – March 5, 9:30-11:30am
All ages welcome (ages 10 and under are not permitted on the wheel)
Free Admission
Drop into our ceramics studios for some fun, clay-based activities with our visual arts instructor.

Register online here. 

See the Monster Watercolor Illustration @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Friday, January 17, 6-8pm
Ages 7+
$10 per person
See your watercolor blobs come to life as funny monster illustrations.

Register online here. 

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Come join Wormsloe State Historic Park Ranger Jillian and learn about sailing in the 18th century @ Wormsloe State Historic Park in Savannah this Sat. Feb. 22 2020.

Learn how to use a compass, tie sailing knots, how to use a sailing whistle, and sing silly sea shanties after a long day at sea. The cost of this program includes one sailing whistle and length of rope, which is yours to keep. If you have your own compass, feel free to bring it with you.

Two programs will be offered on Sat. Feb. 22 2020 at 10AM & 2PM.

Recommended time: Less than 2 hours
Recommended ages 4-104
Regular Cost of Admission + a $5 program fee

Please register in advance (Space is limited) by calling the park office at 912-353-3023

Wormsloe State Historic Site
7601 Skidaway Rd.
Savannah, GA 31406

Exciting year end news from  Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano: Kindermusik Savannah giveaway for a free month in January ends Dec. 30 2019. Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com and register your child to win. One winner will be chosen on Dec. 31 2019.

Considering a gift that will last a lifetime? Give the gift of music! Kindermusik Savannah offers personalized gift certificates for Kindermusik, private lessons, and piano tunings. Call 912-988-KEYS for more info.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Get tickets now for Coastal Heritage Society’s 2020 “Night at the Museum” event on Sat. Jan. 25 2020 @ Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

The annual event takes visitors through night guard training and then on a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum.

Guests will be able to interact with historic characters from Savannah History Museum’s exhibits as they appear to magically come to life. This year’s characters include: Casimir Pulaski, Alida Harper-Fowlkes, Susie King Taylor, and many more!

This popular annual event consists of a 90-minute interactive program in the museum. Guests will have the option to choose from two time slots for the program: 5-6:30PM or 6:30-8PM. Event participants will also have two opportunities to view the film “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” at 3 pm and 8 pm. The 98-minute film screening is optional and seating is first come, first served.

Tickets are $12 per person for guests ages 18 months and older. CHS members will receive a discounted ticket rate of $10. Pre-registration for the event is required and tickets for each time slot can be purchased online here.

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SouthCoast Health General Physician Dr. Keith Cobb in Savannah offers tips on how to make mental health a priority this holiday season.

“Mental health should be one of the biggest priorities for everyone in the season,” SouthCoast Health General Physician Dr. Keith Cobb stated. “But it’s vital to keep moving forward and progressing with our lives and our mental health. Just because it’s the holiday doesn’t mean your needs should take a back seat.”

Learn more here. 

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Get an inside look at some of Savannah’s most treasured buildings of faith, stunning architectural design, and fascinating history @ the 2020 Tour of Churches on Sat. Feb. 8, presented by Veritas Academy in Savannah.

This 3-hour walking tour is a guided exploration of some of Savannah’s most visually stunning and historically significant downtown churches, some over two centuries old. Led by local architects and historians, guests will enjoy an exclusive afternoon of fun and discovery, topped off by a hot chocolate reception.

Tour of Churches
Sat. Feb. 8, 2020, 1-4 PM
The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah
207 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401
Sponsored by Genteel & Bard Savannah

Churches on the tour include:

Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church (built in 1878)
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (built in 1780)
St. John’s Episcopal Church (built in 1853)
Ascension Lutheran Church Savannah (built in 1879)
The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah (built in 1819)

Presenters on The Savannah Tour of Churches 2020 include:

Dr. David Gobel, Professor of Architectural History SCAD
Father Gavin Dunbar, St. John’s Episcopal Church
Margo Jones, Interior Designer, Restoration committee member for Lutheran Church
Dr. Robin Williams, Chair of Arch history Department SCAD
Ivan Chow, Architect

Cost: $45 per ticket. Kids under 12 are free. Purchase tickets online here. 
SPACE IS LIMITED. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. DON’T MISS THIS MUCH-ANTICIPATED SAVANNAH TRADITION
*Each ticket includes a cozy hot chocolate reception with refreshments.

You are invited to take a free class or two at a Holiday Open House this weekend @ Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah 

The Open House will be Fri. Dec. 20 2019, 11AM – 2PM and Sat. Dec. 21 2020, 7:30AM – Noon.

Anyone is welcome to come tour Hyperformance Athletics new training facility, meet the coaches, and even take a free class or two (including kids’ classes)

Friday 12/20

30 minute classes at 11:30AM, 12:00PM, 12:30PM, and 1PM

​Saturday 12/21 

60 minute classes at 7:30AM and 9AM

30 minute classes at 10:15 and 11AM

Kids class (1st – 5th grade) at 10:15AM

Youth Sports Development (middle and high school) at 10:20AM

Find the full open house schedule and details here. 

New Hyperformance Athletics location:
7805 Abercorn St.Ste 14E (White Bluff side)
Savannah, Georgia 3140

During School Year 2019-20, Savannah Children’s Museum offers daily programming Wednesdays through Sundays – weather permitting

Please note that the museum may close due to weather conditions. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.

Hours: Sept-May: Wed-Sat: 10AM to 4PM, Sun: 11AM to 4PM, Mon-Tue: Closed,

Admission:

$8 per person (aged 18 mo. and older)
Ask about the discount combination ticket

Savannah Children’s Museum is a magical outdoor space located at Georgia State Railroad Museum in the old Central of Georgia Carpentry Shop. Expert educators create fun daily programming so children and families learn while they play.

You can purchase tickets at each of the museum’s gift shops or take advantage of the Discount Combination Ticket.

Email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org with questions.

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Admissions season has begun! Come visit Savannah’s schools @ these open houses to get to know the schools yourself.

Upcoming Savannah private school Winter 2020 open houses for prospective families include:

((Pooler) Annual Pooler MOPS School Fair, 9:30-11:30AM Wed. Jan. 22 @ Pooler First Presbyterian Church. FREE & Open to the public. Details here. 

(Savannah) Explore. Play. Preview. Prospective Pre-K & K students are invited to explore St. Andrew’s School, 9-10:45AM. Sat. Jan. 25. Details here. 

(Savannah) Open House @ St. Andrew’s School, 9:30AM Thurs. Feb. 6 2020. St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 – Grade 12 on Wilmington Is. Details here.

(Savannah) Open House @ Calvary Day School, 2-4PM Sun. Feb. 23 2020. Calvary is a private, faith-based Savannah school for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Details here. 

Ongoing schools tours

(Savannah) Savannah Classical Academy lottery for 2020-21 school year is now open for all students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Details here. 

(Savannah) Schedule a tour of The Early Learning Academy, an exciting new preschool for ages 18-60 months on Savannah’s Southside.  Details here. 

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Savannah-Chatham Public School Expo & Open Houses 2020

Choice Programs

Application window opens Jan. 11 2020. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31 2020.
Learn more here.

Learn more about choice programs @ Savannah Chatham Public Schools System’s Student Success Expo & STEM Festival, Sat. Jan. 11 2020, 10AM-3PM @ the Savannah Mall.

OPEN HOUSES

JG Smith Elementary, Jan. 14 2020, 9AM-1PM
Garrison K-8, Jan. 16 2020, 6-7PM
Charles Ellis K-8, Jan. 21 2020, 5:30-7PM
Marshpoint Elementary, Jan. 22 2020, 5-6:30PM
Heard Elementary, Jan. 23 2020, 5:30-7:30PM
Largo-Tibet Elementary, Jan. 23 2020, 5:30-6:30PM

Coastal Middle, Jan. 9 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
Hubert Middle, Jan. 15 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
DeRenne Middle, Jan. 16 2020, 5-6PM
Southwest Middle, Jan. 16 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle, Jan. 16 2020, 5-7PM

Savannah Arts Academy, Jan. 14 2020, 6:30-8PM
Islands High Jan. 14 2020, 6-7PM
Liberal Studies at Savannah High, Jan. 14 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
Jenkins High, Jan. 15 2020, 5-7PM
Windsor Forest, Jan. 16 2020, 6-7PM
Johnson High, Jan. 16 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
Beach High, Jan. 16 2020, 6-7PM
Savannah Early College High, Jan. 22 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career, Jan. 25 9AM-Noon
Groves High, Jan. 30 2020, 6:30-8PM

Learn more here.

Get the last minute gift that doesn’t feel last minute!

A gift certificate to the Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange brings the joy of travel, culture, exotic food, meeting new people, and intellectual challenge to everyone!

With Spanish classes for students as young as 18 months and English classes for teenagers and adults, you can buy them so much more than just a present.

Your loved one can use your gift certificate on a monthly membership, for private classes, for access to  shared tutoring center or just to practice in a conversation classes. With the Exchange’s totally student-focused approach, there’s an option for every schedule.

Purchase online here. 

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Southside Fire’s Montgomery Division is getting ready for their annual Santa Truck detail when Santa visits various Savannah neighborhoods on a firetruck.

The 2019 Santa firetruck holidays dates and route:
Fri. Dec 20: Whitfield Avenue (Mistwood neighborhood as starting point)
Sat. Dec. 21: Ferguson Avenue (Sandfly as starting point)
Sun. Dec. 22: Burnside Island (Whitfield side of Beaulieu Avenue as starting point)
Mon. Dec. 23: Rain Date

Southside Fire will post updates and additional information here leading up to the event and during the event. This will include departure times from the station and their starting point for each area.

This will allow you to plan out an approximate time in which Santa should be coming to your neighborhood.

Learn more here.

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Fri. Dec. 20, route starts at 6PM.

The route begins at Mistwood. From there:

Oak Bluff
Waters Bluff
Whitfield Mobile Estates
Edenfield Ln
Rivers Bend
Mendel Avenue
Heather Street
Break at Little S Shopping Center
Whitfield Park
Pine Ridge
Strachan Avenue
Summit Ridge
Rivers Edge
River view Mobile Estates
Cartwright
Railroad

Free & open to the public.

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Sat. Dec. 21, route starts at 6PM.

The route starts in Sandfly and travels towards Shipyard.

This route includes all subdivisions along Ferguson Avenue, the Forest City Gun Club, Bethesda, Pinpoint Avenue and Lehigh Avenue.

The rain date is Dec. 23. In the event Saturday and a Sunday are delayed due to weather, the route will be modified in an attempt to cover as much area missed as possible.

Free & open to the public.

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Sun. Dec. 22, route starts at 6PM

Burnside Island

This route begins on the Whitfield side of Beaulieu Avenue, then takes Beaulieu towards Shipyard covering Butler and Beaulieu Farm Bend along the way, then take the causeway to cover the island.

On the way back, the route goes to Galleon Court.

Dec. 23 is the rain date to make up as much of the route as possible. For updates, up to minute departure times and estimated arrival time at designated break locations, go here..

Free & open to the public.
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SAT/ACT Prep Classes in Savannah

Small group SAT and ACT prep classes will be offered to high school juniors preparing to take these high stakes standardized tests in the spring. Savannah Educational Consultants classes run 5 weeks each, Reading and Math, 2-hour sessions for a total of 10 hours.

Classes are taught by teachers who are educated and experienced in their areas of expertise.

If you’re interested in services or want more information, please call Savannah Educational Consultants at 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave., Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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Musical Matinees: Annie (1982)
Sun. Jan. 12 2020 at 3PM
Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Savannah

An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett), Annie (Aileen Quinn) believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks (Albert Finney) decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks” mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds. The screening is $5 for SCAD ID holders, seniors, students and military, and $8 for public.

Buy tickets online here.

Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401

Pushing aside your wellness goals and exercise routine during the holiday season is not a good idea.

SouthCoast Health Primary Care Physician Dr. Robert Remler offers tips on how to jump start your healthy New Year’s Resolutions here.

“This time of year is infamous for skipping altogether daily exercise and calorie counting,” SouthCoast Health Primary Care Physician Dr. Robert Remler said. “It’s just as tempting to put weight loss and muscle building goals to the side until New Year’s rolls around, but waiting just makes everything a much harder and longer process.”

Get Dr. Remler’s tips on how to stay fit during the holidays  here. 

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