Advanced Academics in Pooler

Advanced Academics in Pooler is offering a 50% discount on the five-days a week Early Learning Program for ages 4 and 5. Twelve spaces are available at these discounted rates. Choose from English or Bilingual/Spanish. Learn more here.

Advanced Academics in Pooler microschool offers full-day sessions for homeschoolers and early learners on a small campus in Pooler, as well as enrichment classes. Enrichment classes are open to the public.

Advanced Academics can customize education for each child.

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

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Attention parents of STEM enthusiasts in elementary and middle school in Savannah and the Lowcountry.

Despite the social distancing challenges we are all facing this year, the Savannah Coastal Empire Section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is still hosting their annual Girls Engineer It Day!

This year the VIRTUAL event will be on Nov. 7 2020 and will consist of several tracks Elementary School and Middle School aged students can choose from.

Less that 40 percent of STEM college graduates are female. The goal of Girls’ Engineer It Day is to engage elementary and middle school students and show how much fun and interesting STEM-related topics can be.

Participants will learn from fun, hands-on engineering activities taught by local STEM professionals.

Girls’ Engineer It Day in Savannah
Nov. 7, 2020; 10AM for elementary tracks; Noon for middle school tracks
Virtually
Cost: $5 registration, material kits will be shipped prior to event at no additional cost (must register by Oct. 24 2020 to have kit shipped)

Register and find more information here or contact at sceswe@gmail.com or 912-376-9220.

You’re invited to Tricks, Treats and Trains, a socially distanced trick-or-treating experience at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah on Halloween day, Sat. Oct. 31 2020, 10AM-noon.

Costumed staff and volunteers handing out treats will be positioned throughout the outdoor museum for participants to trick-or-treat.

Ongoing demonstrations of Georgia State Railroad Museum’s operational turntable will allow guests to see the site in action.

Savannah Children’s Museum will also be open and offering Halloween-themed activities throughout the day and is an additional fee.

Georgia State Railroad Museum is a large, open-air historic site with plenty of space for safe social distancing. Costumed staff and volunteers handing out treats will be positioned throughout the outdoor museum for participants to trick-or-treat. Ongoing demonstrations of Georgia State Railroad Museum’s operational turntable will allow guests to see the site in action.

The cost to attend Tricks, Treats, and Trains is $5 per person for all participants, ages 18 months and older. A discounted combination ticket including admission to Savannah Children’s Museum and Tricks, Treats, and Trains is $10 per person.

Pre-registration is required online here .

Registration will close at midnight the day before the event.

Admission is free to Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member online here. 

For the safety of all staff and guests, there will be social distancing protocols and enhanced sanitizing procedures. All participants are required to wear a face covering for the safety of others.

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Youth Art Classes for Fall & Winter 2020 @  Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah

Telfair Museums announces a brand new schedule of in person and virtual classes for Winter 2020, completely redesigned to insure social distancing and health and safety protocols, while providing engaging, fun, educational experiences for everyone.

Telfair’s new in person classes will be limited to 8-10 participants and meet mostly outdoors, weather permitting. All supplies will be provided, with 2 exceptions, Savannah plein air sketching group is bring your own supplies and the virtual video class requires a computer and internet access.

All winter youth classes and adult classes are on Telfair’s website, with full descriptions.

Register online here. 

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Virtual Video Game Camp via Zoom
For ages 12-14 years
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4–5:30PM, Oct. 27–Nov. 19 2020
Students work remotely through Zoom group meetings and pre-recorded lessons with teachers and other students to build their own video games. Students will explore, play, and learn computer programming from scratch using game-making programs. Telfair will display all games in an online gallery.

Register online here. 

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Digital Photography Camp
For ages 12–16
Mondays, Oct. 26– Nov. 23 2020, 4-6PM
This class approaches photography as professionals do, studying the Elements of Art. Keeping a social distance, the camp will meet outside as much as possible to explore the environment in Telfair Square and other nearby locations. Students will use DSLR digital cameras and learn about exposure, and a few historical methods involving film. Photography is fun and accessible to everyone.

Register online here. 

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Youth Art Club! Painting and Drawing
For ages 12–16 years
Wednesdays, 4–6pm, Oct. 28–Nov. 25 2020
This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work onsite and outdoor locations near the museum.

Register online here. 

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Youth Art Club! Painting and Drawing Class
For ages 9-12 years
Thursdays, 4–6PM, Oct. 29–Dec. 3 2020 (no class Nov. 26)
This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space.
Lessons and projects will work onsite and outdoor locations near the museum.

Register online here. 

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GoPro Giveaway By Two Sisters Travel

2020 has been a year filled with unimaginable challenges for so many.

As we approach 2021, Two Sisters Travel wants to inspire hope for the future and the fun memories that lie just ahead. They’re looking ahead with excitement about the opportunities to explore again and make positive memories.

So Two Sisters Travel is giving away a GoPro Hero7 Black Camera! Perfect for capturing all of those long awaited memories.

Entering this Dream Today, Capture the Memories Tomorrow Giveaway is easy. Simply complete a 1-minute survey, and that’s it.

Because Two Sisters Travel really wants YOU to win, they’re giving you more opportunities to be entered into the drawing.

FORWARD the enter giveaway link found here to friends, family, co-workers, & colleagues (older than 21 years old)

REQUEST these contacts list your name in the “Referred by” line in the survey.

EVERY TIME your name is listed, you get an additional entry. There is no limit on the entries you can earn.

Don’t forget to POST the link on your social media channels too. That’s an easy way to SHARE & TAG your friends to enter.

Contest ends at midnight Oct. 20, 2020. Winner will be announced LIVE on Two Sisters Travel Facebook page Oct. 22, 2020.

Tara McCoy
843.284.3241
tara@twosisterstravelco.com

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Low Country Counseling in Savannah

Emotions carry so much power.

The ability to regulate emotions in a way that feels manageable helps with daily coping and tasks, relationship stability, and a sense of positive well-being.

Mental health conditions, prolonged substance use, past or present trauma or abuse, and chronic stress interfere with emotion regulation. When this happens, the capacity to experience emotions can be diminished which leads to feeling “flat” or even depression. Or, our emotions could become intense or erratic.

If this sounds familiar, talk to a professional to help you understand what’s happening and how to cope.

Learn more here. 

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. Schedule an appointment. Help is available. You are not alone.

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Wag-O-Ween Weekend 2020 is a pet-friendly community event that takes place in downtown Savannah and attracts 1000+ yearly participants.

Money raised supports local animal rescues in their mission to place pets in ‘furever’ homes, subsidize no-barrier community spay and neuter, and support community education programs.

This year’s event will take place over two days – Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 24-25 2020, from noon-5PM – to allow for a less-crowded trick or treat route and social distancing at treat stops.

A $10 donation gets you the official treat destination map, wristband and Doggy Swag Bag.

Pre-orders available now online here and can be picked up before Oct 24.

Please wear masks during these outdoor contact with vendors and treat stops.

Learn more here. 

SouthCoast Health’s newly updated Urgent Care page includes capabilities to begin or schedule urgent care virtual visits.

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical professionals of SouthCoast Health’s Urgent Care clinic are available to treat you or your children with the convenience of walk-in appointments, minimal waiting and at a lower cost than emergency rooms.

SouthCoast Health Urgent Care Walk-ins are available at:
Savannah (Ages 14 and older)
1326 Eisenhower Drive, Bldg 1
Monday-Friday, 1-6PM
Saturday, 9AM-4PM
Sunday, Noon-4PM
Schedule a walk-in online here. 

In addition to walk-ins and scheduled appointments at our Urgent Care locations, SouthCoast Health is happy to now offer virtual visits.

Learn more here. 

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Early Voting in Georgia for the Nov. 3 election started Oct. 12 2020 and ends Oct. 30 2020.

Learn more here. 

ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL

Mail out of absentee ballots began on Sept. 19, 2020 and will end on Oct. 30, 2020.

A request for an absentee ballot may be submitted by mail, email, fax, through the online portal or you may complete the application in person at the Chatham County Board of Registrars office. You must file a separate application for each election and run-off election for which you are requesting an absentee ballot; except if you are a voter who is over the age of 65, disabled, a military service member or spouse of a service member, or an overseas citizen (temporary or permanent).

New Absentee Ballot Online Portal Website

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EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING IN CHATHAM COUNTY

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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY VOTING:

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano

Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for a free introductory class and see how music brings joy and confidence to your 0-7 year old.

Text FREE CLASS to 912-432-5885.

Musical Playdate

Enroll for Kindermusik Savannah’s monthly musical playdate- Oct. 17 @ 10AM. Theme is “Autumn Leaves.” Spaces limited and filling fast.

kindermusikwith88keys.com

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Our SouthernMamas.com newspaper column this week spotlights how the local community helped this COVID-stricken Savannah family (pictured above) after they experienced a major theft.

Read it here. 

The Fine Arts Academy at Calvary Day School is an after-school program that offers private and group lessons.

The Academy’s lessons are open to Calvary Day School students as well as to the public.

Lessons offered include: piano, strings, guitar, band instrument, vocal.

Find more information here. 

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Are you tired after a week of virtual schooling? It’s time for some fun play and learning!

Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Saturday’s and Sunday’s for 2-hour play sessions!

All ticketing and reservations are online at www.thesandbox.org

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The Sandbox Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC is now open Thursday – Sunday for 2-hour play sessions.

Join the Sandbox on Thursday for their Science Storytime at the 1PM play session and on Fridays for their Creative Crafty art program.

The Sandbox is also registering for their Discover, Imagine, Grow (D.I.G.), FREE School Readiness program on Thursdays from 10-11AM.

Learn more here. 

The Sandbox
18A Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928

The Sandbox at Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd, Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910

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The Center for Wildlife Education and and The Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center at Georgia Southern in Statesboro will reopen on Mon. Oct. 5, 2020 after closing in March due to COVID-19.

Find visitor guidelines regarding the reopening here.

Come check out the new waterfowl observation deck. This walk-in deck is now open to the public and allows for up close encounters with the center’s waterfowl.

The center’s collection has grown both in number and in species, making the Wildlife Center home to one of the largest waterfowl aviaries in the state of Georgia.

Other features of the Wildlife Education Center include a Discovery Trail which includes a opossum and skunk; a Habitat Walk includes a live bald eagle in her nest; 10 displays housing several live birds; a wetland preserve with ducks and wading birds, a playground; and “Discovery Logs” where kids can crawl inside and see encased ladybugs, grasshoppers, frogs, beetles and more.

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 9AM-4:45PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed to the public.

LEARN MORE HERE. 

Looking for a fun, socially-distant way for your family to enjoy the outdoors and burn off some energy?

Join Savannah Tree Foundation for a family-friendly, nature-based scavenger hunt Sat. Oct. 10, 2-4PM in Juliette Low Park. Search for tree-related natural items throughout the park. Learn about different leaf types, what seeds animals like to snack on, and more.

The first team to finish the scavenger hunt will win STF t-shirts for the whole family.

This will be a day of learning and adventure.

RSVP at the ticket link here, as this event will be limited to a capacity of 50 people.

RSVP online here.

Event’s COVID safety protocols:
Face masks will be required. Hand sanitizer and gloves will be provided. Prior to the event, please DO NOT ATTEND if: You or a member of your household has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 2 weeks, you or a member of your household has had a fever, or you or a member of your household is waiting to receive results of a COVID-19 test.

Sat. Oct. 10, 2020 @ 2-4PM
Juliette Low Park in Savannah’s Gordonston neighborhood
Hosted by Savannah Tree Foundation

Bring your family and friends to Fort King George State Historic Site in nearby Darien for a Private Escape Room experience on Fridays and Saturday nights in October 2020.

Each session is exclusive to one party (no need to play with strangers). These rooms are designed for groups of 4 to 8 people.

Pre-registration is required, $25 per person.

Register or learn more here or call 912-437-4770.

Fort King George State Historic Site
302 McIntosh Road SE
Darien, GA 31305
McIntosh County

Impressionism Free Family Weekend
Nov. 13 at 10AM–Nov. 15 2020 at 5PM
@ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah

Families can explore Telfair’s beloved collection of impressionist art in a new light at the Jepson Center in this weekend of free admission for Savannah and Chatham County residents. Family Activity Kits include scavenger hunts in the museum galleries along with at-home art making kits. Family Weekends are free of admission to the Jepson Center only for City of Savannah and Chatham County residents. Investment is provided by the City of Savannah.

Learn more here.

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DRIVE UP Fall Festival 2020 @ Trinity Lutheran Church in Savannah

Sat. Oct. 24 2020

10AM-1PM (while supplies last)

Drive up for a free goodie bag filled with candy and goodies. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes

FREE & open to the public

Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. Savannah 31419

Two Sisters Travel: Disney discount for Georgia and S.C. residents

Ready to escape these unprecedented times and have fun with your family? Walt Disney World has re-opened and the magic is alive.

For a limited time, Georgia and South Carolina residents can save up to 30% on their stay at Walt Disney World Resort hotels now through December 25, 2020.

With limited capacity inside the theme parks, now is the perfect time to visit! Take advantage of low crowds and incredible deals to experience new attractions or the classics.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened 2 brand new lands, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land. Both offering exciting new attractions, entertainment and dining venues!

Not sure what visiting a theme park is like right now? Two Sisters Travel has visited them and can give you all of the insider details to make your getaway stress-free!

Contact your Authorized Disney Vacation Planner at Two Sisters Travel now and let’s plan your magical getaway. And remember, their concierge travel planning services are always FREE!!

Tara McCoy
Travel Advisor at Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241
Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/twosisterstravel

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At-Home Kids’ Activity from Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Here’s a fun way your kids can use up a little extra black coffee for an abstract art activity.

What we love about this project is there are no wrong answers, no special tools needed, and it is fun for kids and adults!

Download the instructions from the Savannah Cultural Arts Center here, or watch the video on their Facebook page.

See the instructions online here. 

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Holiday Farms The Great Pumpkin Patch 2020, Ridgeland SC

Holiday Farms’ 13th annual THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH will be open for the 2020 season from Oct. 2-31 2020.

Live pig races every day. Wagon rides, farm fun & pumpkins.

Opening Day: Oct. 2 2020

Oct. 2-31 2020, Holiday Farms will be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9AM-6PM and Sundays Noon-6PM.

Military Appreciation Day: Oct. 3 2020. Half price admission for immediate family with military ID.

Special Monday hours on Columbus Day-Mon. Oct. 12. Open 9AM-6PM. 

Live music by the Nautical Wheelers on Saturdays 11AM-3PM and Sundays 1-4PM.
Concessions Thursdays-Sundays 11AM-5PM.

Stay connected about other events at Holiday Farms by liking their Facebook page here.

Holiday Farms, 10884 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936, (843) 726-5527, email holidayfarms@yahoo.com
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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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Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano

In-person Move & Groove class for ages 4-7

Beginning next Monday, Kindermusik’s “Move and Groove“ class for ages 4-7 is moving back to the studio.

Join Kindermusik Savannah at 4PM every Monday for a thrilling musical experience with your older children. First trial class is free. Text 912-432-5885 for more info,  or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Visit 88keyspiano.com.

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Advanced Academics new fall schedule 2020 is now posted here. 

New fall schedule for homeschool program, early learners as well as enrichment classes. Enrichment classes are open to the public.

Advanced Academics in Pooler microschool offers full-day sessions for homeschoolers and early learners on a small campus in Pooler.

Advanced Academics can customize education for each child.

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

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