Don’t miss Savannah’s Lighted Christmas Parade 2016 starting West River Street at 5:30PM Sat. Dec. 3 2016, traveling throughout downtown and ending at Ellis Square.

The parade marks the official arrival of St. Nick, so this is one event you don’t want to miss!

The lighted parade starts at 5:30PM Dec. 3 on the west end of River Street and will travel throughout downtown, ending in City Market. See the parade route here. 

This year’s parade will have over 40 community groups and businesses with multiple units of decorated cars, trucks, floats, and trolleys. Even the walking groups are wrapped in Christmas lights.

Christmas on the River

FIRST FRIDAY & SATURDAY
DEC 2-4, 2016
Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 East River Street Savannah, GA 31401

It’s a holiday celebration on Historic River Street. Rousakis Plaza will be full of regional arts & crafts exhibitors with holiday gifts and stocking stuffers to check off of your Christmas list. Music and local entertainment will take place on the Arbor Stage throughout the weekend leading up to Savannah’s Lighted Christmas Parade. 

Weekend festivities will kick-off Fri. Dec. 2 from 4-10PM with First Friday Fireworks at 9:30PM  and continue on Sat. Dec. 3. For more details including an entertainment schedule, click here.

Event Times
Fri. Dec. 2, 4-10PM
Sat. Dec. 3 10AM-8PM
Sun. Dec. 4 12:30-6PM

Admission: Free & open to public
Phone: (912) 234-0295

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FREE HOLIDAY PARKING

The City of Savannah is offering a holiday parking deal every Thursday and Friday in December.

The first three hours in any city-owned garage is free. Any time over three hours is the daily rate.

Garages included: Bryan Street, Liberty Street, Robinson garage on Montgomery Street, State Street Garage and the Whitaker Street Garage.

Building Stronger Families

Serving families has always been at the heart of YMCA of Coastal Georgia.

The Y’s Family Nights provides family with a time and place to come together and have a good time!

Join YMCA of Coastal Georgia for one of their upcoming events!

The Y. For a better us.

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Join Savannah Beautycounter consultant Andrea Towe on Sun. Nov. 20 from 1-3PM to learn more about Beautycounter’s mission and products.

Arrive between 1-2PM for product sampling. A brief presentation will begin at 2PM. Attendees can enter their names in a raffle during the event. The winner will receive some FREE Beautycounter products.

This event will take place in the clubhouse at Island Miniature Golf and Games, located at 7890 U.S. Hwy 80 East on Wilmington Island, located just before the Bull River Bridge on the way to Tybee Island.

See you there.

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About Beautycounter

Beautycounter, a partner of the Environmental Working Group (EWG), formulates safe, beautiful, high-performance products without using toxic ingredients that could potentially be harmful to human health. The Company is on a mission to transform the personal care industry by upholding the strictest ingredient standards and advocating for legislative change to push the entire industry to a healthier place.

At Beautycounter, they’ve banned more than 1,500 ingredients, setting a new health and safety standard—all while ensuring their products perform. Beautycounter’s mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone. To that end, they’ve created extensive skin and body care lines, a collection of makeup, a kids and baby line, a sun protection line, and the Rejuvenating Line, which reduces the signs of aging.

Learn more

To learn more about Beautycounter’s mission and products, connect with Beautycounter consultant Andrea Towe here and on Facebook here . She can help you select safer products for you and your family.

Holiday gift sets are now available.

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Enjoy well over 800,000 sparkling lights @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah December Nights and Holiday Lights 2016 on select evenings from Fri. Nov. 25 through Sat. Dec. 24, 6-9PM

The “Jewel of a Savannah Christmas” returns with improved access pathways, new light displays and approaching 1,000,000 sparkling lights.

Santa and Mrs. Claus make appearances across the season as their busy schedules allow. Various non-profit groups help stock Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, selling hot chocolate and other tasty holiday treats.

Also returning this year is the model train display and new feature is the holiday floral display on the Back Terrace portico.

Please remember the lights display are affected by rain, so plan to attend on evenings with fair weather to avoid disappointment.

This is a self-guided WALKING tour of illuminated displays across about six-acres @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.

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Select evenings from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve

Nov. 25 – 27 (Friday – Sunday)
Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 (Wednesday – Sunday)
Dec. 7 – 11 (Wednesday – Sunday)
Dec. 14 – 24 (nightly)

6-9PM (weather permitting)

$10 per person (ages 13 and older)***
$5 per child 3 to 12 years
Infants (age 2 and under) FREE

***$5 Thursday ‘Family’ Nights (ages 3 to 103)

Cash or Credit Card (Visa, MC, Discover) accepted

Highlights of the casual self-guided walking tour

You will visit differently themed garden areas including:

White reindeer among green-glistening timber bamboo, a snowflake-accented 18-foot holly Christmas tree, an allee of glistening multicolor trees, a rainbow arch-tunnel, the Orchid House roof aglow in red and green light, a Nativity scene with a deep blue background, white trumpeting angels in a bed of champagne gold lights, green and white lights around an illuminated fountain in the Rose Garden, giant red poinsettias, and a candy-inspired children’s experience in the Cottage Garden for just a sampling.

Learn more here.

Find your new home on Wilmington Island.

Come to an Open House Extravaganza on the Islands this Sun. Nov. 13 2016, 2-4PM.

Savannah & Islands Realty Expert Erin Stanley with Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners will be your hostess at 604 Leaning Oaks Drive.

Erin is showing her gratitude for your business by donating a portion of her commission for each home bought or sold to the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah through Dec. 31 2016.

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UPDATE: GIVEAWAY WINNER IS CHELSEA ALTMAN. Congratulations Chelsea. Enjoy the show!

Disney Princesses create their own happily-ever after when Disney On Ice presents Dream Big comes to Savannah Civic Center.

Anna, Elsa & more

Believing is just the beginning when dreamers from Savannah witness the empowering tales of Disney’s most courageous leading ladies told through artistic skating and acrobatics in Disney On Ice presents Dream Big. The show features eight Disney Princesses – Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White – as they embark on incredible adventures, determined to make their dreams come true.

Kids also will see Tinker Bell and experience the sisterly love that has captivated millions as Disney’s Frozen is brought to life on the icy stage with sisters Anna and Elsa

Tickets

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Dream Big start at $20. Tickets are subject to availability, and VIP and Front Row seating is limited. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling Etix at (800) 351-7469. For group rates and information: (520) 226-7929.

To order tickets by phone: (800) 351-7469
To order tickets online: www.etix.com
*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.

Showtimes

Nov. 17, 7PM;
Nov. 18, 10:40AM & 7PM;
Nov. 19, 11AM, 3PM, 7PM;
Nov. 20, 1:30 & 5:30PM

Registration for Savannah Santa Train in Savannah is now OPEN! Tickets available here.

Santa is coming to visit for one day only Sat. Dec. 10 2016 at Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum.

Take a short ride on a steam locomotive, create holiday themed crafts with community partners, join Tin Soldier Camp, and much more.

Tickets: $15 per person over the age of 18 months and pre-registration is required. Tickets available here.

For more information, please contact Sara Boon, Coastal Heritage Society Special Events Coordinator, at sboon@chsgeorgia.org or (912) 651-6840 ext. 302.

Savannah Santa Train
Sat. Dec. 10
8AM-5PM
Georgia State Railroad Museum
655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Tickets available here. (When you purchase tickets online, you will have the opportunity to select a train ride time. After maximum number of train ride spaces fill, no more train ride spaces will be available. If you still wish to purchase tickets for Savannah Santa Train, you may purchase an “Activities Only” ticket. This distinction will be indicated at the time of purchase as ACTIVITIES ONLY. “Activities Only” tickets may be used as a stand-by ticket, but DOES NOT guarantee a train ride.)

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.

Event Highlights include:
* Build a holiday wonderland with Snapology of Savannah
* Enjoy the seasonal spirit with a cast of characters from Savannah Stage Company
* Design holiday cards for local child-patients with Savannah Children’s Museum’s “Carts with HeART” program.
* Create festive t-shirts with Maven Makers
* Interact with arctic animals with Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Other activities for visitors will include learning how to shoulder a musket during Toy Soldiers Training, engaging in STEAM learning to see how a chimney works during Chimney Science, celebrating different cultures during our “Holidays Around the World” station, taking a holiday-themed ride on a steam locomotive and visiting with jolly old St. Nicholas to share a Christmas wish.

Food will be available for purchase from Big Bon Pizza & Leopold’s Ice Cream.

Train rides are available every twenty minutes, so please select a time to reserve your spot.

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Universal Orlando Resort’s most popular promotion is back and Two Sisters Travel has all of the details!

Get 2 FREE days when you book a Universal Orlando Resort vacation package with an onsite hotel stay & 2 day Park-to-Park tickets. You’ll have double the time to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me Minions, and more of your favorite characters with your family. Enjoy special vacation package benefits including Early park Admission & complimentary park transportation.

Don’t have plans during Thanksgiving or Christmas break? Universal Orlando Resort makes the perfect last-minute destination. Take in a long weekend of adventure and fun for less than $145 per person, per day for a family of 4.

Two Sisters Travel can even create a customized Universal Orlando Resort vacation package for your family with accommodations, tickets, dining plans, Blue Man Group tickets, even admission to Sea World. The possibilities are endless. And you can always rest assured that you’ll receive the lowest pricing, guaranteed. 

Hurry the FREE 2 day ticket offer ends November 14, 2016. Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel today for a no-obligation vacation quote online or call 843-284-3241, and let’s start planning your exciting Universal Orlando Resort vacation today. 

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/twosisterstravel

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Compassion Christian Church, formerly Savannah Christian, is once again hosting The Journey this December 2016.

Since its debut in 1998, The Journey has drawn tens of thousands of visitors from across the Southeast to experience life the night Christmas began. This outdoor event is brought to life by hundreds of costumed volunteers. It a must-do for any Savannah family’s Christmas season.

Step back centuries in time and join others heeding the Roman decree that all must go to be taxed, each to his own ancestral home. Board a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Encounter wise men traveling across the desert. Watch evil King Herod pacing and plotting in his opulent palace. Enter the gates of ancient Bethlehem, teeming with travelers and shopkeepers. Follow shepherds to find a baby lying in a manger, and let the wonder of the season come to life in that star-lit stable.

Purchase tickets in advance at CCCJourney.com or at the door. Advanced purchase is recommended.

The Journey
5-8PM Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 4 and Dec. 7-11
Compassion Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419

CompassionChristian.com, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419 On Facebook here. Compassion Christian’s The Journey is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

This week, a SouthernMamas.com reader will win a $25 gift certificate to High Cotton Kids Fall/Winter 2016 consignment event, held Nov. 19th & 20th in Savannah.

Come check out this event at 2104 East Victory Drive (former location of CVS Pharmacy, behind Starbucks).

To enter to win, like High Cotton Kids on Facebook here. Then, answer this question on their FB wall: What bargain do you most hope to find at this season’s HCK sale? (e.g. Thanksgiving outfit, Christmas outfit, maternity clothes, a stroller, bike, a great deal on a boutique item from a local vendor). Deadline to enter is 9 PM Sun. Nov. 13th. We’ll pick a name at random & announce it here.

Come shop consignment at its finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both! Savannah’s biggest upscale resale shopping event will include high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local vendors. Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands at a fraction of the retail price! There is something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all fall and winter.

Do you want to shop early for the best selection? Come to Shop for a Cause Presale on Saturday, November 19th from 9-10 AM. High Cotton Kids is partnering with CURE Childhood Cancer. Please bring a $5 cash donation and shop one hour early, before the show opens to the public!

Consignor registration is open now through Tuesday, November 15th! Clean out and cash in, consignors keep 60-70% of your sales! Bring your gently loved children’s items to our consignment showroom and let us do the selling. High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more.

For a complete list of items that HCK accepts and does not accept, click here.

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High Cotton Kids Fall and Winter Show Hours

2104 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center

Saturday, November 19th 9-10 AM Shop for a Cause Presale –Check the details to shop early!

10 AM to 5 PM Open to the public

Sunday 1PM to 5PM (Select items will be 40% OFF) Open to the public

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Savannah Children’s Museum will host Sensory Soft Sundays on select Sundays 9-11AM. This is a unique offering for families with children who have special needs.

Children with special needs and their families are invited to Sensory Soft Sunday. Savannah Children’s Museum will open their doors two hours early so guests can explore and enjoy the museum with less concern regarding crowds and loud noises.

The number of attendees is limited, so secure your spot today by contacting jpaterson@chsgeorgia.org.

What: Sensory Soft Sundays
When: Nov. 13 2016,  9-11AM
Where: Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 31401
Cost: $7.50 for all guests 18 months and older (FREE for CHS members!)

Tickets are $7.50 per person over the age of 18 months, free for members.

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You’re invited! Tailor-made just for you, come sample a day in the life of a student in the thriving school environment at Savannah Christian Preparatory School.

Meet teachers, administrators and other parents to see SCPS’ mission in action.

Most importantly, come learn about the relationships which are at the heart of what we do at Savannah Christian Preparatory School.

Come to an upcoming Wednesday event where Savannah Christian Preparatory School will gladly extend a warm “Welcome Home”!

9:30AM in the Admission Office.
November 9
December 7
January 11
January 25
February 15
March 1

Learn more here. 

For more information on these events or admissions at Savannah Christian Prep, please email Debbie Fairbanks, Director of Admissions, at dfairbanks@savcps.com or call the SCPS admissions’ office at 912.721.2114.

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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’s Lower School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2011, and the Middle School in 2014, for our overall academic achievements. SCPS was also named Best Daycare/Preschool and Best Private School in 2013 & 2014 by Savannah Magazine.

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 

Veritas Academy in Savannah offers a distinctive combination of substantive academics, genuine Christ-centered culture, and a format that tangibly engages the family.

Interested? Come find out how Veritas Academy’s classical, Christian, and covenantal education model is right for your children.

Open House
Thurs. Nov. 17, 9-11AM
25 W Oglethorpe Ln
Savannah, GA 31401-3971

Veritas Academy in Savannah is a Classical, Christian, and Covenantal school that unites the academic substance of the classical liberal arts with a Christ-centered education in a family-oriented condensed day format.

Stay connected with Veritas Academy by liking their page on Facebook here. On Twitter @VeritasGryphons. On Instagram here.

Veritas Academy , Pre-K through 12th grade,  25 W. Oglethorpe Lane., Savannah 31401, 912-238-1222,  email info@veritassavannah.org www.VeritasSavannah.org Veritas Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

After the Savannah Children’s Book Festival 2016 in Forsyth Park, take the kids over to The Book Lady bookstore in Savannah for Seersucker Tots: A Family-Friendly Hit of Lit

Sat Nov. 12, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 E Liberty, Savannah, 31401

At this special family-friendly poetry reading, poet Quraysh Ali Lansana will read and discuss his brand new picture book A Gift from Greensboro (Penny Candy Books, 2016) along with special guest poet-performer, Samantha Thornhill.

Cupcakes by Ariel Fulton (Books & Batter) and juice boxes provided.

Free and open to the public.

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About the book

A Gift from Greensboro (for ages 5 & older) is at once an elegy, a celebration of the magic of childhood friendship and adventure, and a meditation on growing up in the wake of the sit-ins that ushered in the Civil Rights Movement. Paired with Skip Hill’s intricate, brimming-with-life illustrations, this poem recognizes that true friendship knows no boundaries, and this is the true gift from Greensboro.

Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Coretta Scott King and Newbery Honor Award, calls A Gift from Greensboro, “An elegant, important story—lovingly and beautifully told.”

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The Habersham School in Savannah offers several open houses for prospective families.

These admissions events and tours are wonderful opportunities for parents to learn more about the distinctives of a Habersham education.

Register for an upcoming event here.

Upcoming admission events include:
Feb. 24 2017: All Grades – Gould Cottage

Register here.

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About The Habersham School

The Habersham School, Savannah
Enrollment: 230
PK3-12th

The Habersham School opened its doors in fall 2012, seeking to restore education to its purest form. The academic foundation is built upon the time-honored tradition of classical, liberal arts education, where students are taught to question, to investigate, to dialogue and to create.

In contrast with the uncertainty and hectic pace of today’s world, Habersham offers a nurturing and orderly environment where all learning is firmly rooted in the immovable truth of Christ.

Meaning and purpose underpin every aspect of instruction, leading students to discover the joy of learning and the virtue of hard work. Further, the unique all-school House system builds rich tradition while fostering community, competition, service and student leadership.

The Habersham School, 505 E 54th St, Savannah, 31405 (912) 509-0540. On Facebook here. Follow on twitter@habershamschool & on Instagram here.  The Habersham School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah for these November musical play dates:  “Jumping Beans: Celebrating Music of Latin America!”

Bring your newborns thru 7 year olds for movement, poems, props, and instrument playalongs! At the end of the class, all children will receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a $10 coupon!  Tuition is $15 for the first child; only $5 for siblings.

Play date will be held twice:  Wednesday, November 16 @ 10am and Saturday, November 19 @ 10am.

Enrollment is limited to the first 15, so visit kindermusikwith88keys.com and sign up today!

Kindermusik…where music and learning play.  912-988-KEYS.

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe @ Tybee Post Theater, Nov. 18-19

Join FEFC Youth Theatre Ensemble as they present “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.”

This classic tale is a great way to kick off the holiday season. Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan Pevensie find themselves lost in the magical kingdom, Narnia, peopled by talking animals, dwarves, elves, unicorns and centaurs. Join them on their adventure as they embark on a battle for the lives of the Narnians who find themselves under the cruel reign of an evil witch who makes it “always winter and never Christmas.”

Three performances:
Fri. Nov. 18, 7PM
Sat. Nov. 19, 3PM & 7PM
Tickets $12 adults, $7 youth
For tickets or more information, visit tybeeposttheater.org

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Save the date for the 3rd Annual Pee Wee Rodeo, Nov. 19, 2016 @ The Old Dairy Farm, 2500 Tennessee Ave.
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Purchase tickets at www.urbanhopesavannah.org

Grab your cowboy hat, boots, spurs and chaps and come for a fun filled day of cowboy/cowgirl activities.

Your child will enjoy the chance to participate in stick horse rodeo events!

There will be other fun activities, such as pony rides, wagon rides, mechanical bull, face painting, archery, and farm animal petting zoo. Food & beverages available for purchase.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Urban Hope, a free after school program for inner city and at risk children.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR HERE. 

Book a fall Matilda Jane trunk show!

Robyn Shirley, who has been an independent Matilda Jane Trunk Keeper in South Carolina since 2008, is now booking shows & appointments for the November Holiday Collection in Bluffton, Hilton Head Is., Beaufort & Savannah areas. Email Robyn: robynS@matildajaneclothing.com

There has never been a better time to become a Matilda Jane Trunk Keeper!

Matilda Jane has teamed up with Joanna Gaines from HGTV’s Fixer Upper.  Joanna Gaines designed the December Matilda Jane Collection. Contact local Matilda Jane Trunk Keeper Robyn Shirely to see it.  Email Robyn: robynS@matildajaneclothing.com

Robyn Shirley, Matilda Jane Team Leader and Trunk Keeper #124, Bluffton, SC, email RobynS@matildajaneclothing.com. Robyn Shirley is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Bring the family to the November First Friday Art March in Savannah.

6-9PM Fri. Nov. 4
The Starland District
Savannah, Ga 31401

Free and open to the public

Join Art Rise Savannah and Starland’s favorite boutiques, galleries, and cafe’s for this month’s award-winning First Friday Art March.

The 58th Art March will feature exhibition openings, live music at select locations, and a free trolley to help you get around.

See participating locations here. 

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Ignite the Senses children’s sensory gym in Bluffton SC is ready for the holidays.

Exciting and busy times coming till the start of the New Year. Ignite the Senses is here to help:

>Plan your Holiday and Birthday parties @ Ignite the Senses children’s sensory gymn

>Take advantage of Break Time – Drop off your child (children) so you can have up to 3 hours of FREE (uninterrupted) childfree time to do what needs done without little ones under foot…decorating, shopping, appointments or just rest.

Speaking of parties and the holidays. The perfect gift: Ignite the Senses refillable gift cards.

Visit www.ignitethesensesgym.com for more information.

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About Ignite the Senses

The mission @ Ignite the Senses: to ignite each child’s curiosity to explore new activities and new social relationships.

As Bluffton’s only children’s sensory gym, Ignite the Senses aims to spread community awareness and acceptance for those living with autism in and around the Lowcountry. Children with autism and typical children can grow physically, emotionally, and socially together whether in the open gym setting or in any of the small group classes offered.

Offerings @ Ignite the Senses include:

* art and music programs/classes
* special camps during the summer and school holidays throughout the year
* children’s birthdays and special events
* support group gatherings monthly for local families with children who have autism.

TODDLER TIME

Every Wednesday 10AM-Noon. Bring your little ones in to meet some new friends while having a ball. Your payoff will be at home later when your toddler goes down easily for a nap thanks to Toddler Time.

GYM HOURS

Open 7 days a week
Mon-Fri: 9AM-6PM
Sat: 10AM-3PM
Sun: 10AM-3PM

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LOCATION

Ignite the Senses Gym
163 Bluffton Road
Suite C1
Bluffton, SC. 29910
(843) 757-0179
Email: info@ignitethesensesgym.com

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You’re invited to a free Veteran’s Day Weekend Fall Festival at Maven Makers, Savannah’s Makerspace, on Nov. 12, 10AM-2PM,

The free family fun Fall Festival at 415 W Boundary St will have a Trebuchet Cornhole Competition, local vendors, food trucks, “I’M A little MAKER” fun zone, raffles, Christmas gift making classes sign ups and more.

In honor of Veterans and the growth of local businesses, Maven Makers will host Nine Line Apparel, the Savannah-based and Veteran owned company, as one of their vendors. Maven Makers will raise money through a raffle for the Nine Line Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization dedicated to meeting the financial and specialized needs of severely injured soldiers and their families. Attendees who enter the raffle will have a chance to win tools from Savannah Toolhouse, exotic wood from Case Woodworking, goodie bags from vendors, and a flag shaped gun cabinet from Nine Line Apparel.

Anyone can create a team to compete in Trebuchet Cornhole. Build trebuchets and compete against one another in cornhole. Teams can be up to four people. Sign up your team at mavenmakers.com. Teams can get up to 50% off if they are a Veterans.

Low Country Turners, a Savannah Woodturners Guild, will be hand making pens for the Freedom Pens Organization, which send pens to our armed forces. If you want to learn to make a pen yourself, you can sign up for a class there

Trying to figure out what to get that special someone for Christmas? Sign up at the Fall Festival for one of Maven Makers’ Christmas gift making classes for a truly one of a kind present.

Let Maven Makers know you’re coming by clicking here.

Click here for details about the trebuchet cornhole competition or to be a vendor.

Maven Makers, 415 West Boundary St. Savannah, 31401, email events@mavenmakers.com 

The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. is happy to report they are operating at full capacity after working to recover from Hurricane Matthew.

This Fri. Nov. 4, The Sandbox will host a special edition of FREE Family Fun Night in honor of our first responders in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

First responders have been invited but some are still busy getting Hilton Head Is. back together after Hurricane Matthew.

The public is invited to an evening of FREE family fun and light refreshments in the spirit of community.

First come, first serve!
(Space and activities are limited in the event of inclement weather)

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The Sandbox Birthday Celebration

Nov 23 | 10AM – 2PM at The Sandbox
The Sandbox is turning 11!

Come celebrate & enjoy a carnival, complete with bounce house, “corn hole” and other carnival games and prizes. There will be a BBQ lunch, sugar cookie decorating, and Birthday cake!

Visit www.thesandbox.org/birthday-bash-celebration to learn more.
Members: $5/person
Non-Members: $10/person
First come, first serve – special discounts for military and seniors.
Sorry, coupons not valid for special event.
(Space and activities are limited in the event of inclement weather)

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Sandbox Hours

Sunday – Monday: Closed | Open Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM – 5PM The Sandbox will be CLOSED Sat. Nov 12
due to the Fall Festival at St. Andrew by the Sea United Methodist Church.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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Here are businesses in the Savannah/Lowcountry area where you can bring your children’s Halloween candy to help prevent cavities & send these businesses will send the candy to our troops overseas through  Operation Gratitude. Some will buy back the candy.

Bluffton SC

Bluffton Center of Dentistry

Bluffton Center of Dentistry will collect extra and leftover Halloween candy to help put smiles on the faces of our deployed Service Members and First Responders.

Donate your Halloween candy at the Bluffton office @ 29 Plantation Park Dr, Suite 303
Bluffton,SC until Friday, Nov, 4. It will be donated to Operation Gratitude for their care packages. Please drop off any extra candy to the office and they’ll get it shipped out to support our heroes. Call (843) 593-8123

Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry will buy back Halloween candy from Nov. 1-Nov. 11 2016 at their Bluffton SC office at 168 Bluffton Rd (near Old Town Bluffton). They’ll be sending the candy to our troops overseas partnering with Operation Gratitude and Sea Kids Smile Worldwide Foundation. The team will buy back your children’s candy for $1 per pound up to 5 pounds per child. Last year, they collected over 100lbs of candy. Call 843-815-5437 (KIDS)

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Pooler, GA

Donations of wrapped, unopened candy will be collected at Godley Station Dental in Pooler until noon Friday Nov. 4 for those unable to attend the Nov. 1 candy buyback program detailed below.

On Tues. Nov. 1, Godley Station Dental is participating in Operation Gratitude’s candy buyback program. Trick-or-treaters can bring in goodies and receive $1 per pound of candy donated. Up to five pounds. All donations will be shipped to troops deployed in war zones.

Donations of wrapped, unopened candy will be collected at Godley Station Dental in Pooler on Tues. Nov. 1, between 9AM-3PM

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Savannah

Bring your Halloween candy to Whole Foods Market in Savannah (1815 E Victory Dr, Savannah, Ga 31404) on Wed. Nov. 2 (9AM-9PM) and trade it in for healthy fruits. All candy will be donated to Operation Gratitude, which sends it to our deployed troops.

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Find an Operation Gratitude Candy Buyback program near you here.