Sign your child up for private music lessons at Kindermusik Savannah  with 88 Keys Piano.

Kindermusik Savannah  offers private piano, guitar, violin, ukulele, and mandolin lessons for children ages 6+.

Limited weekly 1/2 hour slots available! Text 912-432-5885 today for more information.

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Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah or Pooler area?

The above is a review of Coastal Pediatrics, which has offices in Savannah & Pooler. Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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SouthCoast Health has added three new physicians to its roster of board-certified medical experts: new  family medicine physician, a cardiologist, or a pediatrician.

Dr. Rebecca Sellers (Family Medicine) practices at the Richmond Hill campus, Dr. Jonathan Lanham (Cardiology) sees patients in Building 2 at the Savannah campus, and Dr. Blaine Crosland (Pediatrics) joins the SouthCoast Health Pediatric Team in Richmond Hill .

With the addition of these physicians, SouthCoast Health now has more than 120 healthcare providers on staff. This allows SouthCoast Health to offer a breadth of care under one banner, and an immense amount of convenience for new and current patients.

Read more here.

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Savannah Classical Academy’s annual lottery is now open for all students from kindergarten to twelfth grade for the 2020-21 school year.

Don’t miss the deadline for your family to enroll in our free public charter school as part of the local school system!

Apply for the lottery now at savannahclassicalacademy.org.

Video by: Elevated Coastal Productions

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

Upcoming Savannah private school Fall 2019 open houses for prospective families include:

(Savannah) Open House @ Calvary Day School, 2-4PM Sun. Nov. 17 2019. Calvary is a private, faith-based Savannah school for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Details here. 

(Savannah) Open House @ St. Andrew’s School, 9:30AM Thurs. Dec. 5 2019. St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 – Grade 12 on Wilmington Is. Details here.

(Savannah) Pre-K3 – 12th Grades Open House @ The Habersham School, 9AM Fri. Dec. 6 2019. The Habersham School is a PK3-12th grade private school. Details here.

(Savannah) Welcome Wednesday open house @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 9:30AM Wed. Dec. 11 2019.  Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school. 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 Open Houses start in January 2019. We’ll post the schedule when available. 

Every year, Howard Family Dental in Pooler hosts its annual Free Day of Dentistry on the Friday before Thanksgiving as a way to give back and show appreciation for the community.

This year, Howard Family Dental’s Free Day of Dentistry will be Fri. Nov. 22 2019 @  Howard Family Dental’s Pooler office, 91 Brighton Woods Drive. The event is open to both children and adults.

The first 250 people that arrive will receive one free service of their choosing- a cleaning, filling, or extraction. Tickets will be handed out starting at 6:30AM with the event officially kicking off at 7AM and ending at 4PM. Last year, Howard Family Dental’s Free Day of Dentistry served over 180 people and completed an estimated $57,000 worth of services.

For more information and directions, please visit the website at www.howardfamilydental.com or call (912) 629-9000.

Water’s Edge Counseling in Savannah is excited to announce their new partnership with CURE Childhood Cancer.

Quality mental health care is essential for the treatment and well-being of oncology patients and their loved ones.

Water’s Edge Counseling looks forward to providing individual and group therapy to cancer patients and their families.

To learn more about the benefits of therapy for cancer patients, click here.

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Water’s Edge Counseling in Savannah
912-319-5552
Email: christina@watersedgecounseling.com

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I Have Marks to Make Turns 25

Bring your family to a FREE ‘I Have Marks to Make’ opening celebration and reception on Sun. Dec. 8, 2019, 2-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah. 

Free and open to the public.

Telfair’s ‘I Have Marks to Make’ celebrates its 25th year as an inclusive, community-based art exhibition by individuals of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities, demonstrating the healing and transformative power of art making. From its beginning as an exhibition at Telfair by the City’s Therapeutics program, the program has expanded to include works from local health and social service organizations and schools. A large number of submissions are drawn from Telfair’s extensive outreach sessions throughout the community.

Telfair presents an opening program featuring stories from ‘I Have Marks to Make’’s 25-year history, followed by a 3PM reception for participants and their families.

Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
207 West York Street
Savannah, GA 31401

For more info, email info@telfair.org

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‘I Have Marks to Make’ Turns 25 Exhibition

Telfair Museums’  ‘I Have Marks to Make’ celebrates its 25th year as an inclusive, community-based art exhibition by individuals of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities, demonstrating the healing and transformative power of art making. From its beginning as an exhibition at Telfair by the City’s Therapeutics program, the program has expanded to include works from local health and social service organizations and schools.

A large number of submissions drawn from Telfair’s extensive outreach sessions throughout the community will be on display as part of an ongoing exhibition Dec. 8 2019—Jan. 12, 2020

Sunday & Monday: Noon—5PM
Tuesday—Saturday: 10AM—5PM

Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
207 West York Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Cost:

Adult: $20
Senior (65+): $18
Active Military (with military ID): $18
Student (ages 13–25 with student ID): $15
Child (Ages 6–12): $5
Child (Ages 5 & under): FREE*

*Does not apply to groups. Up to 4 free children per paying adult.

For more information,  email info@telfair.org

Investments provided by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts, and St. Joseph’s/Candler.

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Sign up your little artist for a Garden Creatures creative art workshop for kids @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah happening Sun. Nov. 10 2019, 3-4PM.

Cost: $35. For ages 4 & older.

Local artists Curlin Reed Sullivan & Kristen Maniscaico will help kids make natural paintbrushes from sticks and foraged leaves, explore shapes and textures they make then select your favorite leaves, flowers, twigs, vines to create the garden creature of your imagination.

Sign up online via Event Brite link here. 

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Drop-in kids’ creative programs are offered every single day @ Henny Penny. Find a schedule of Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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Sign up anytime for Fall 2019 afterschool studio art classes @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

Scribble Art Studio owners discovered keeping the door open to new students was easier for students to join than having pre-set dates. Scribble art teachers’ experience and teaching style engages students in the process at any stage.

​Cost: $200 for six classes includes materials.

A variety of 2D and 3D materials are offered.

​You tell Scribble Art Studio when you would like to start your six class session! Email info@thescribbleartstudio.com or register online here 

Monday: 4:30-5:30PM, 5:15-6:15PM
Tuesday: 4:30-5:30PM, 5:15-6:15PM
Wednesday: 11AM-Noon, 5-6PM
Thursday: 4:30-5:30, 5:15-6:15PM
Friday: 11AM-Noon, 1-2PM Adult Classes

Questions? Call Geoff at 202-379-5643

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

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UPDATE: Storytime will be indoors due to weather.

Bring your kids to a free Storytime on the Lawn 10:30-11:30AM Sat. Nov. 16 2019 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Grab your blankets and join Storytime on the lawn this fall! During each session, the group will read a story and complete a related art project. This month, you will read “The Noisy Paintbox: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art” and create your own Kandinsky inspired circle paintings.

Storytime on the Lawn is a free community event provided by the City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources department in partnership with Live Oak Public Libraries. Each event begins with a group reading session on the lawn at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center (weather permitting), followed by an arts & crafts project in the visual arts studios. All ages are welcome to attend.

For more information, call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah GA 31401

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Here’s a way your kids can protect their teeth from too much Halloween candy & show appreciation to our U.S. troops.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry in Savannah and Statesboro will collect your kids’ extra and leftover Halloween candy & send the candy to our troops overseas through  Operation Gratitude.

Kids can donate their Halloween candy @ Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry in Savannah and Statesboro and it will be sent to our troops overseas. Everyone wins by participating in the program kids improve their oral health & support our men and women overseas.

The rules:
1. Drop unused, wrapped candy off between the dates of Nov. 1- Nov. 5 2019. Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM and
Friday 8AM-2PM.
2. By donating each person will be entered to win Starbucks and Amazon gift cards.
3. Enjoy giving back to our troops overseas

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry
4849 Paulsen St., Suite 101
Savannah, GA 31405
912-298-KIDS (5437)

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry’s new Statesboro location
123 Hill Pond Lane
Statesboro, Ga 30458
912-402-5437

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About Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah specializes in children. Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Krista Hinchey and her team are experts on the growing smile.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry accepts the following insurance: Amerigroup, CareSource, PeachState and Well Care (these are all Georgia Medicaid) The other main ones accepted @ Dogwood are United Concordia/Tricare (military), Ameritas, MetLife and Cigna. 

Stay connected with Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and learn more about this new Savannah pediatric dentist practice by liking the practice on Facebook 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 @ a Nov. 17 2019 open house @ Calvary Day School in Savannah 

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

Learn more here

Open House @ Calvary Day School, 4625 Waters Ave, Savannah

Sun. Nov.  17 2019, 2-4PM

Register online here for the Nov. open house.

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Private Tours

Private tours are also available throughout the school year from 9AM-2PM. To schedule your private tour, call Calvary 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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Could My Child Be Dyslexic?

Research shows that 8 to 10 percent of American children under 18 years of age have some type of learning disability.

Children with learning disabilities are as smart or smarter than their peers, but they may have difficulty reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling and/or organizing information if left to figure things out by themselves or if taught in conventional ways. Psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluations can reveal whether or not a specific learning disability, ADHD, anxiety or depression is affecting your child’s academic performance.

If you are 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

Find on Facebook here.

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Kindermusik Savannah  for ages 0-7 begins brand new themes for November.

Classes open to ages newborn to 7 years and their caregivers, and are offered weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays or Saturdays.

Did you know that newborns to 10 week olds attend COMPLETELY FREE?

To set up your free trial class, text “free class” to 912-432-5885.

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Technique, stunting and tumbilng are the foundations of cheerleading, especially at the competitive level (High/Middle School & All-Star).

Crowned Elite Athletics’ classes in Savannah build self confidence, body control, and physical fitness.

Crowned Elite offers a variety of classes for children age 3 and older ranging from very basic to advanced levels.

Looking to move? Check out Crowned Elite’s Hip-Hop classes led by the areas BEST Hip Hop Instructors.

New to Crowned Elite Athletics gym? Come in for a FREE trial class! (Available to new members only.)

Specialty Classes

TUES.
TOT TIME: 415-5PM
For ages 18MTHS-3YR PARENT & TODDLER, COACH GUIDED. Register online here. 

WED.
LITTLE TUMBLERS: 415-5PM
For AGES 3-5: COACH INSTRUCTED TUMBLE, CHEER & PLAY. Register online here. 

THURS.
LITTLE TUMBLERS 5-545PM
For AGES 3-5: COACH INSTRUCTED TUMBLE, CHEER & PLAY. Register online here. 

SUN.
STRETCH • FLEX • JUMP 3-4PM
For all ages. Register online here. 
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HIP HOP classes

MON AGES 5-8 6-7PM
MON AGES 9-12 7-8PM
MON AGES 13-18 8-9PM
WED AGES 5-8 6-7PM
WED AGES 9-12 7-8PM
WED AGES 13-18 8-9PM
Crowned Elite’s hip hop classes are high-energy classes that combine many different urban dance styles such as poppin’, locking, and breaking. Register online here. 

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Beginner Tumbling

Teaches forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, handstands, bridge kick overs, front walk overs, and back handsprings.
Crowned Elite offers this level class for ALL ages.
MON AGES 8 & older: 5-6PM
TUES AGES 7 & younger: 5-6PM
TUES AGES 8 & older: 6-7PM
WED AGES 7 & younger: 5-6PM
WED AGES 8 & older: 6-7PM
SUN AGES 8 & older: 4-5PM
SUN AGES 7 & younger: 5-6PM

Register online here. 

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Intermediate Tumbling

Students must posses beginner skills. Teaches back walkover back handspring, bhs series, bhs tuck, standing tuck, tuck series, round off tuck.
MON: 6-7PM
WED: 5-6PM
THURS: 5-6 PM

Register online here. 

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Advanced Tumbling

Students must posses intermediate skills. These classes begin with combo to tuck, layout, bhs layout, full, double full, whip passes, etc.
MON 4-5PM
MON 7-8PM
WED 7-8PM

Register online here. 

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As a parent and pediatrician, SouthCoast Health pediatrician Dr. Nelson Elam understands the importance of finding a balance between having a great time and the ensuring your kids stay safe while they are out trick-or-treating.

Dr. Elam shares tips on Halloween safety here including what to do if your child has food allergies.

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SouthCoast Health Pediatrics locations

Savannah: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Savannah
Eisenhower Drive Medical Center
310 Eisenhower Dr, Bldg 16
912.303.3500

Richmond Hill: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Richmond Hill
St. Joseph’s / Candler Medical Office Park
10055 Ford Ave,Ste 4A
912.527.5352

Rincon: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Rincon
814 Towne Park Dr East
912.826.4866

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Come to the first storytime @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah on Fri. Nov. 8, 4:30-6PM.

“Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows” By Jessika Von Innerebner will be read by a member of the E. Shaver staff. After story time, the Scribble side of Henny Penny will lead an art project for children to participate in.

The Scribble project will be available for purchase through Henny Penny. Copies of “Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows” will be available for purchase from E. Shaver, Bookseller.

See the book trailer for “Kevin the Unicorn” here. 

Storytime
Fri. Nov. 8, 2019, 4:30-6PM
@ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe
1514 Bull St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Hosted by E Shaver Bookseller

Drop-in kids’ creative programs are offered every single day @ Henny Penny. Find a schedule of Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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There are a few spots available for mini-photo sessions with three professional Savannah Photographers.

The photographers have generously donated their time to shoot a limited number of Holiday Family Photos at a scenic Savannah spot to support the Montessori Education Society of Savannah.

That means you get a great deal on professional portraits just in time for your holiday cards & holiday gifts.

These portrait sessions are open to the public, but spaces are limited so please sign up now.

Professional photographers John Alexander of John Alexander Photography ; Rich Burkhart of Photos by Rich Burkhart and Yanir Yakabovits of YY Images will offer 10-minute mini sessions for families.

$100 session gets you digital delivery of all images taken during the shoot AND 100% of proceeds support of the Montessori Education Society of Savannah.

Portrait times are available Sat. Oct. 26 and Sat. Nov. 16 2019 and all photo shoots will take place at the grassy circle park at the intersection of Battey and 50th streets in Savannah’s Ardsley Park neighborhood.

Book your photo session online here. 

Your child can take drop-in contemporary ballet classes at the new Savannah Cultural Arts Center. 

Drop-In Contemporary Ballet 
Wednesdays through Nov. 20, 5:30-7PM
Ages 13+ (intermediate to advanced level)
$20 per session

This ballet-based technique class blended with elements of contemporary/modern dance is designed to challenge the dancer with established ballet training, allowing for greater freedom of expression as the class break from purely classical forms, and explore movements that take the body on and off-center while flowing to a mix of upbeat music.

Register online here. 

For more information,  call (912) 651-6417 or email Sarah Pinson at Spinson@savannahga.gov

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah GA 31401

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Join local artists Curlin Reed Sullivan & Kristen Maniscalco for an evening of creating your own botanical character study @ a Flowergals & Flowerguys workshop @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah. 

5:30-7PM Thurs. Nov. 7 2019. Cost:$45.

Gather rosebuds, posies, and greenery from a freshly foraged “meadow” to create your own botanical character study when a leaf or petal is placed just so. The image of your artwork can be emailed to you as a high-res file. (Or you can opt to have a gorgeous archival print of your artwork (ready-to-frame) mailed to you for an additional cost of $35.

As always, Henny Penny will feature wine or beer to purchase.

Register online here. 

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Drop-in kids’ creative programs are offered every single day @ Henny Penny. Find a schedule of Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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Enter Savannah’s 19th Annual Gingerbread competition

Do you have a classroom or club that is looking to participate in Savannah’s annual Gingerbread Village Competition at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa?

All entries will be on display beginning Sun. Nov. 24 2019 with a grand reveal; during the annual Boat Parade of Lights on Nov. 30 2019; and through the holidays until Jan. 1 2020.

ENTRY DEADLINE: NOV. 15 2019. 

Due to space, only a limited number of entries will be accepted into the competition. You are encouraged to submit your entry form early and before the deadline to ensure participation.

Learn more about entering the competition here. 

For additional information email
Gingerbread@savannahharborfoundation.com or call 912-604-6852.

Bring your kids to a free Storytime on the Lawn 10:30-11:30AM Fri. Oct. 25 2019 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Grab your blankets and join Storytime on the lawn this fall! During each session, the group will read a story and complete a related art project. This month, it will be stories about pumpkins. Participants will create your own pumpkin stamped artworks.

Storytime on the Lawn is a free community event provided by the City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources department in partnership with Live Oak Public Libraries. Each event begins with a group reading session on the lawn at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center (weather permitting), followed by an arts & crafts project in the visual arts studios. All ages are welcome to attend.

For more information, call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

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Come out this fall for food trucks and both pet-friendly and local vendors @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah’s Pups & Trucks Festival 2019.

$5 Parking Pass Fee – per vehicle

Pups & Trucks Festival
Sun. Nov. 3 2019, 11AM-3PM
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Cswy
Savannah, Georgia 31411