Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano is offering a free month, including all music, a book and home materials, to one winning child in April 2019.

One random winner will be chosen on March 30.  Enter your 0-7 year old at kindermusikwith88keys.com!

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March Kindermusik Playdates for ages 0-7

Join Kindermusik Savannah for March playdates-  “Under the Rainbow- Music of Ireland” on March 23, 27 and 30 2019 at 10AM.

Each child will receive the class, an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs and a $10 coupon.  Spaces limited; enroll today here. 

Kindermusik…where music & learning play.

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Headed down to Pope Avenue for Hilton Head Island’s Annual St. Patricks Day Parade this Sunday March 17 2019?

Then come by and play for a few minutes at The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum will be open 1-3PM Sun. March 17 2019 with FREE General Admission.

Small concessions and facepainting available for purchase. Space and activities limited in the event of inclement weather.

Walking traffic only is strongly suggested as one side of Pope Ave will be closed most of the afternoon for the parade and there is only one way in and one way out of the museum parking lot so driving/parking is not recommended.

Free museum admission
Sun. March 17 2019, 1-3PM
@ The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Your child is invited to participate in a fun Girls Golf of Savannah Clinic, Sat. March 23 2019, 3-4:30PM @ Mary Calder Golf Club.

The clinic is for girls ages 7 years old to high school seniors.

Cost: $15 per member of Girls Golf; $20 per non-member of Girls Golf.

Come learn the basics of golf, and be empowered, enriched, engaged, exercised & energized.

Learn golf in a fun way with a variety of different activities & games.

For more information, call: 912-421-8582 – ask for Coach Paul

Email: thegolfswingstudio@gmail.com

Learn more here.

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Smoke, a 21-foot-long inflatable replica of a North Atlantic right whale makes will make her island debut in the 17th Annual Tybee Irish Heritage Celebration Parade this Sat. March 9 2019 at 3PM.

Smoke, a 23-year-old female, is key to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s Ocean Outreach program and travels to the Savannah/Chatham County Public School Systems’ elementary schools to teach students about these magnificent creatures.

This weekend’s celebration is perfect timing for Smoke and her debut. Right whales calve off the coast of Georgia from November to March. Smoke has had three calves and is due to have another this season. The North Atlantic right whale is one of the rarest whale species in the world, with fewer than 425 individuals remaining of this critically endangered species.

Smoke will be joined by Science Center staffers in Saturday’s parade. Staffers will walk in the parade alongside Smoke and pass out informative cards about the endangered species of North Atlantic right whales.

On parade day, the Science Center will be open from 10AM to 2PM to host a variety of free, outdoor activities for parade goers to enjoy.

Science Center outdoor activities include whale artifacts, an opportunity to meet center residents like Maize the corn snake and Zelda the box turtle, sea turtle sun bathing, sidewalk chalk plankton, calf and adult right whale measurement comparisons, and more.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center
1509 Strand Ave. (Located off the 14th St parking lot, near the pier)
Tybee Is. GA 31328
912-786-5917
Open Daily 10AM-5PM

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Savannah Sharks will offer a variety of Summer Camps 2019 for all ages including Tumble Camp, American Girl Cheer Camp, Co-Ed Stunt Camp, Imagination Station for Preschoolers & Catholic School Cheer Camp @ their Savannah gym.

Savannah Sharks will also offer plenty of Summer Camps 2019 @ their new Richmond Hill gym including American Girl Cheer, Tumbling, Cheer & Stunt Camps.

Learn more here. 

To register call 912.308.3818 or email SavSharks@gmail.com

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Savannah Sharks gym
1686 E. President St
Savannah GA 31404
(912) 335-2234

Richmond Hill gym
82 Longwood Drive Suite A
Exit 90 off of I-95
(912) 308-3818

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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island in Savannah?

During the week of spring break, the aquarium is offering special behind the scenes tours on March 19 and March 21 for families.

Spend the afternoon exploring our exhibits and learning about what it’s like to care for our native marine animals during a tour led by an aquarium educator.

Children ages 5 & older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Registering before the event is encouraged but not required. Register online here to reserve a space.

Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
@ UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Cir.
Skidaway Island, Savannah
Tues. March 19 2019, 2-3PM or Thurs. March 21 2019, 2-3PM
COST: $10

Registering before the event is encouraged but not required. Register online here to reserve a space.

For day-of payment, please bring cash or check. Credit cards are not accepted.

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Spring Celebration All About Birds @ UGA Aquarium, May 11 2019

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the UGA Aquarium on Sat. May 11 2019, 12:30-4:30PM.

Learn about the incredible diversity of shorebirds that visit our coast during their migratory journeys. Bring the family for a fun day of hands-on activities, interactive presentations and animal encounters.

Cost: General Admission to the UGA Aquarium. Cash & checks only for aquarium admission. Learn more here.

Questions? Contact Kayla Clark at kayla270@uga.edu or 912-598-3345.

Planning to party for St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Do you know what steps to take to prevent alcohol poisoning or dehydration from drinking alcohol?

SouthCoast Health in Savannah offers safety tips for St. Patrick’s Day here. 

For example: The golden rule of drinking: For every alcoholic drink, drink a glass of water to match. This will maintain BAC (blood alcohol content) and keep you hydrated.

Of course, another way to stay safe and healthy is to not drink alcohol and be sober.

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Telfair Museums’ in Savannah offers 11 summer camps for kids ages 8-16.

Each week features a different age group & art-making theme, including videogame programming, traditional photography, drawing to crafting.

A popular summer camp, Art with Pros, brings in local artists each day to showcase their art & helps participants explore new techniques.

There’s also Museum Explorations Pre-K Summer Camp for ages 4-6.

Registration is open for Summer 2019. Details here. 

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Telfair Museums presents lifestyle expert, garden guru, and author Martha Stewart to Savannah on April 25 2019 @ 2:30PM @ the Savannah Theatre.

She and Kevin Sharkey, executive vice president and executive director of design for the Martha Stewart Brand, will share expert flower growing, gathering, and arranging insights from the newly released Martha’s Flowers: A Practical Guide to Growing, Gathering, and Enjoying.

Martha and Kevin will discuss Martha’s Flowers, her 90th full-length book and her first dedicated solely to this subject. Serving as a handbook for flower gardeners and enthusiasts of all skill levels, Martha’s Flowers is bursting with beautiful photographs of displays in Martha’s home. The book is divided by season, with each section highlighting blooms that flourish during that time of year and applied guidance for growing and creating stunning arrangements. Martha’s Flowers skillfully details her lifelong love of flowers that began at a young age in her family garden, to the best practices she applies to her voluminous flower gardens today. .

The event will be moderated by WTOC’s Cyreia Sandlin.

Limited tickets for a pre-lecture noon lunch at the Perry Lane Hotel are available.

Ticket Pricing:

$50 – General Admission Lecture Ticket
$150 – Luncheon and Reserved Seating Lecture Ticket
$200 – Luncheon, Preferred Seating Lecture Ticket, and copy of Martha’s Flowers*
(*Each luncheon ticket holder will also receive one free admission ticket to Telfair Museums (to be used by Sunday, April 28, 2019.)

Tickets can be purchased here.

The Savannah Theatre is located at 222 Bull Street.
The Perry Lane Hotel is located at 256 East Perry Street.

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Spring Break Means Time to Schedule Your Child’s Dental Appointment.

Kids’ Dentistree in Richmond Hill is a fun, family-friendly dental practice just for kids. And now is the perfect time to schedule your child’s appointment over spring break!

Kid’s Dentistree patients, from toddlers to teens, love how Kid’s Dentistree takes the anxiety out of going to the dentist. In fact, they make it fun. Help your child start a lifetime of healthy smiles today.

Learn more about Kids Dentistree and their services, or make an appointment, here.

The Richmond Hill office is a kind, patient and experienced team. The goal: to establish a trusting relationship with the parent and child and set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

The office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Here’s an opportunity for children with Type 1 Diabetes to build confidence & strengthen their relationship with food in a healthy way: the Camp Kudzu Food for Thought Program in Savannah on May 18 2019.

The day will include a hands-on, low-carb snack challenge where children will work in teams to “shop” for their ingredients, work together to make a tasty recipe and understand how to count carbs and calculate their respective insulin dose.

Kids will participate in a “mock” dining experience where they will work in teams to estimate carb content of foods that are served to them just like in a restaurant or at a friend’s house for a sleepover. Practicing the estimation of carb counts based on identifying ingredients will boost their confidence in real-world settings.

Participants will partake in a food demonstration with the Charlie Cart Project which integrates the educational program with a mobile kitchen to deliver hands-on nutrition education. Parent education sessions will be offered during child activity time. Plan to have one adult attend.

Learn more here. 

Savannah Culinary Program for kids @ Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Rd
Savannah, GA 31401
May 18, 2019
9AM-1PM
Cost: $10
For 6th-12th graders with type 1 diabetes
Registration required. Register online here. 

Contact Cyndi Satlow csatlow@campkudzu.org or (912) 244-4101 with any questions.

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You are invited to attend the 3rd annual STEAM Fest, an interactive family-friendly event designed to showcase STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) education activities, @ Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah.

2019 STEAM Fest will be Sat. March 30, 10AM-3PM @ 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

Community partners will include: Oatland Island Wildlife Center teaching about animal biology, NASA Solar System Ambassadors Program will be educating on astronomy and space science, and Snapology of Savannah will provide STEAM-based LEGO® activities for event attendees. There will also be an indigo dyeing program focused on the science and history behind the dyeing process.

Georgia State Railroad Museum will offer enhanced programming throughout the day, including executive railcar tours, hand car activities, operating steam locomotive train rides, plus other science and engineering demonstrations.

Admission to STEAM Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum, $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members.

2019 STEAM Fest
Sat. March 30, 10AM-3 PM
Georgia State Railroad Museum
655 Louisville Rd
Savannah, Georgia 31401

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ONGOING KID-FRIENDLY PROGRAMS @ COASTAL HERITAGE SOCIETY SITES, SAVANNAH

LOYALISTS AND LIBERTY BATTLEFIELD TOURS @ Savannah History Museum
Thursday-Saturday 10:30AM, 12:30PM, and 2:30PM
March through history and learn about the American Revolution in Savannah! Experience a black powder demonstration, immerse yourself in 1779 Savannah, and hear about the personalities that shaped the city’s fight for freedom!

OLD FORT JACKSON PROGRAMS @ Old Fort Jackson
Enjoy exciting interactive programs about life as a soldier for adults, kids and families. Guests can also learn various drills and forms of military communication used and watch a cannon demonstration using some of the oldest artillery in the Southeast. Daily cannon firing programs begin @ 11AM & 2PM

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Happy March from Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano.

It’s “Music In Our Schools Month,” and research has proven higher academic success in children who have been introduced to music from an early age than in those who haven’t.

Give your child the best start possible and take them to Kindermusik classes.

Classes for ages 0-7 offered on weekdays and weekends. Monthly and weekly options available.

First class is free.

To sign up, visit  kindermusikwith88keys.com or or text “FREE CLASS” to 912-432-5885.

Kindermusik…where music & learning play.

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Summer enrollment is now open for Camp Kudzu, a nonprofit organization serving children and teens living with type 1 diabetes.

The life-altering diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can be isolating and overwhelming- adding new and critical things to a child’s daily routine.

Day-to-day diabetes management requires the entire family, from checking blood sugar, counting carbohydrates, dosing insulin and adjusting for physical activity. Camp Kudzu supports over 840 children, teens, and families by providing camping experiences and educational opportunities at various camps in Georgia.

Until there is a cure, Camp Kudzu will continue to educate, empower and inspire children living with type 1!

Children with juvenile diabetes can never take a vacation from the disease. But now Camp Kudzu provides a place for them to learn and grow with other children facing the same struggles.

Camp Kudzu
833-99-KUDZU
info@campkudzu.org

Learn more here.

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Attention parents of teens who are considering careers in engineering.

The May 3 2019 application deadline is quickly approaching for The 2019 Savannah Engineering Academy Summer STEM Camp.

The five-day summer program @ Georgia Southern University – Armstrong Campus is June 3-7 2019. It is for rising junior and senior high school students interested in math, science and engineering.

During this STEM 2019 Savannah summer camp, students will:

• explore engineering through hands-on activities such as building LED flashlights, remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), and a water filter;
• enjoy field trips such as a riverboat tour of the Savannah River to learn about harbor deepening, river dredging, and local port activity;
• visit to a local site development construction project
• go on site visits to facilities including Gulfstream Aerospace, JCB, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography & more.

Students work with professional engineers from major engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, computer, aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, water resources, environmental, and ocean.

What an amazing opportunity to learn about engineering, inform decisions on a college major and strengthen their college application.

To participate, students must:

• Be a rising junior or senior in high school
• Provide a teacher recommendation
• Have grades of 80% (3.0/4.0) or better in all math/engineering/science/technology classes

Applications available online here.
Application Deadline: Mon. May 3, 2019
No application fee. Only cost: $60 registration fee

For more information, email info@savannahengineeringacademy.net or visit www.savannahengineeringacademy.net

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