Quiet time & free photo with Easter Bunny for children with autism or other disabilities, sensory issues, 3/28, Savannah Mall

March 23rd, 2015

Sensory Friendly Easter Bunny Savannah Mall

This Saturday March 28, the Caring Bunny will greet families at the lower level of Center Court in the Savannah Mall, located at 14045 Abercorn St.

With an atmosphere free from bright, flashing lights, or high-energy music, all children with different abilities are invited to meet Caring Bunny at this free event from 8-10 AM March 28 2015.

Children with autism have senses that can be oversensitive or under-developed, which affects how they experience different environments, making background noises unbearably loud or confusing. This can cause anxiety or even physical pain.

Savannah Mall’s Caring Bunny greets children in a calm environment, in an effort to make the Easter Bunny experience enjoyable for everyone. In addition, families will be given a 5 x 7 photograph from the visit and a complimentary ride on the children’s train.

March is Autistic Awareness Month. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention most recent data suggests an average of one in 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder. Autistic children’s senses can be oversensitive or under-developed, which affects how they experience different environments, making background noises unbearably loud or confusing. This can cause anxiety or even physical pain.

For more local Easter 2015 events including Easter Egg hunts in Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head Is., click here.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Prom Night @ The Melting Pot of Savannah

March 23rd, 2015

Melting Pot Savannah

Prom at The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot of Savannah is the perfect restaurant to begin the perfect prom night out. Hundreds of students enjoy the annual tradition with us. The Melting Pot prides itself on providing outstanding service and treatment of their prom clientele. Parents can rest assured that alcohol will not be served at any prom table. See the prom menu here.

More details here.

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations, www.meltingpot.com/savannah  The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Math Competition for Kids: FREE Mathmania for all Savannah-Chatham public schools K-12 students, March 28

March 23rd, 2015

Math Mania Savannah State March 28 kids

MATHMANIA @ SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY OPEN CAMPUS DAY, March 28

Come to this free, family-friendly, community-wide event for all Savannah-Chatham public school K-12 students.

Participate in exciting, active and fun-filled math competitions, sessions and games this Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Savannah State University from 9AM -2PM

Kids can participate in Jeopardy-style competitions, build small robots and help with outdoor events including rocket launching.

Students have been encouraged to sign up via their individual schools in order to get a head count. If they would like to participate, contact your child’s teacher or front office. Or contact email Dr. Marlyn Westbrook, SCCPSS Mathematics Program Manager, at Marlyn.Westbrook@sccpss.com or 912-395-1161.

(Registration:8:00-8:45 in the Wiley Wilcox Gym)

Competitions include:
· Math Art
· Math Writing
· STEM Projects (Math & Technology Designs)

1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize winners for each category.
Grand Prize winners for the best elementary, middle, and high school entered in the competitions.

Math Mania and it is being held in conjunction with SCCPPS, SSU’s STEM 360, and Board of Education.

Cards from The Creative Hearts Network benefit Children’s Hospital @ Memorial Health, Savannah

March 22nd, 2015
cards Creative Hearts Network Memorial Savannah

Examples of Creative Hearts Network cards

Creative Hearts Network cards Memorial Health Scribble Art Studio Savannah

Examples of Creative Hearts Network cards

Creative Hearts Memorial Health Savannah

To purchase cards and peruse images of cards available, click here. 

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah homeschoolers: Showcase your artwork @ The Independent Learning Network, Savannah

March 22nd, 2015

Savannah homeschools can submit art work Attention Savannah area home-school students who are aspiring artists.

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah wants your art.

ILN needs exceptional artwork to liven up its new resource center and to inspire learning. They’re inviting homeschoolers ages 9-21 to enhance their portfolio and showcase their creative talents by producing art that can be hung on a wall.

Artworks should communicate the joys of homeschooling and may include field trip experiences, academic successes, and overall homeschool ideas.

Each homeschooler may submit up to two (2) artworks. Artworks may be in any medium and size, and should not be framed or mounted. Selected artworks will be on permanent display in the center and will become the property of ILN.

Recognition for the selected artworks will include three (3) gift cards each ($50, $75, $100) for primary (ages 8-10), intermediate (ages 11-13), and secondary (ages 14-21) academic levels.

Submission Deadline and Location
Friday, April 3, 2015 by 12 noon
Independent Learning Network, Inc.
7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 101
(participation forms available at www.iln-ga.org)

Exhibition & Open House
Monday, April 13, 2015
3 p.m.-7 p.m.

This event is supported by a Junior League “Done in a Day” project grant

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Ignorance is No Defense, A Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law

March 22nd, 2015

Private schools in Savannah

You’re invited to this event in Savannah for parents & teenages.

Speaker – Mr. J. Tom Morgan
St. Andrew’s School , Savannah

Thursday, April 2
7 p.m.
J.Tom Morgan, author of Ignorance is No Defense, A Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law, has spoken to tens of thousands of teenagers and parents regarding Georgia laws that impact young people. With an engaging presentation that generates open and frank discussion with his audience, J.Tom is a dynamic speaker. Free and open to the public. Call 897.4941 for more info.

For more information on St. Andrew’s School – a private Pre-K 3 through 12th Grade school on Wilmington Is. in Savannah – visit www.saintschool.com  or call 897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, email admission@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Shop Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah for fun Common Core DVDs that help kids learn

March 21st, 2015

Barnett Educational Supplies Savannah Common Core Comics

Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah is your go-to spot for learning DVDs correlated to Common Core state standards.

Shop Barnett online here or stop by the store on West DeRenne Avenue.

Like Barnett on Facebook here to stay informed about their sales & new products.

Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net   www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Golf & Play Camps @ The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., Savannah

March 20th, 2015

Golf Summer Camps Savannah

Golf summer camp @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin looks like a kid’s dream.  On Monday, Wednesday & Friday, the campers play golf. On Tuesday & Thursday, they spend the day at the Westin enjoying tennis, swimming, arts & crafts, Frisbee football. Sweet!

2015 Sessions are 9 AM-1PM.
June 22-26
July 6-10
July 20-24
For ages 5-12.

Cost:
$210 for 5-day camp
$185 for 3-day camp (golf only)

Discounts:
Pre-register one week before camp to receive 10% off 1 or 2 camps or 20% off all 3 camps. Contact Paul Killgallon for more information or to register. Call 912.201.2240 or click here.

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Golf Camp Savannah 2015

Advanced Golf summer camp @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin for ages 13-17.

9AM-1PM July 15-17 2015.

$175 for 3-day camp (golf only) includes food and beverages, prizes & awards.

Discounts: Pre-register by July 8 and receive 10% off.

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information or to register. Call 912.201.2240 or click here.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com, On Facebook here, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA SUMMER CAMPS 2015, CLICK HERE.

Kindermusik Savannah Parent & Me classes for ages 0-5 begin April 6

March 20th, 2015

kindermusik mommy and me children activities Savannah

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 KEYS PIANO starts all new themes for April 2015.

Babies ages 0’s and 1’s will begin “Music Makes my Day” on Mondays at 9:20am, toddlers ages 2’s and 3’s will begin “Family and Friends” on Mondays at 10:15am, and preschoolers ages 4’s and 5’s will begin “All Keyed Up” on Mondays at 3:50pm.

April classes begin April 6.

Enroll online by clicking here or call 912-988-KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Contact 88 Keys Piano at 912-988-KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com . Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Easter 2015: Easter Brunch & Easter Dinner Cruises with the Easter Bunny & an Easter Egg Hunt, Savannah

March 20th, 2015

Easter Brunch Cruise Easter Egg Hunt Savannah

Celebrate Easter 2015 on the Savannah River! Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, including the Easter Bunny, for their annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise or Easter Dinner Cruise on the Savannah River.

After brunch, children will have an Easter Egg hunt on the boat.

Details here. 

2015 Easter Brunch Cruise on Easter April 5 2015
Prices: Adult: $45.95 – Child: $26.35
Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River! Join our family, including the Easter Bunny, for our annual Easter Sunday Brunch! All your favorite breakfast and lunch entrees will be served on this 1 1/2 hour brunch cruise. After brunch- children can enjoy exploring the boat during our Easter Egg Hunt! So, grab your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah. Boarding at 12:30 p.m Sailing at 1 p.m Returning at 2:30 p.m
Tickets & Reservations: 912.232.6404

 

2015 Easter Dinner Cruise on Easter April 5 2015
Prices: Adult: $56.95 – Child: $32.95
Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River! Join our family, for our annual Easter Dinner Entertainment Cruise! Enjoy our delicious dinner buffet on this 2 hour dinner cruise. Bring your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah. Boarding at 6pm, Sailing at 7pm, Returning at 9pm.
Tickets & Reservations: 912.232.6404

Groups of 25 or more, please contact the group sales department for discounted pricing information.

Tickets & Reservations: 912.232.6404

Savannah Riverboat Cruises, http://www.savannahriverboat.com/riverboat/cruises/2015-easter-cruises; 9 E River St, Savannah, 31401-1295; tel. (912) 232-6404, email info@savannahriverboat.com Savannah Riverboat Cruises is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

See replicas of Columbus’ Niña & Pinta in Savannah, March 24-29

March 20th, 2015

Nina Pinta in beaufort, Savannah

On Tuesday, March 24, the ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina’, replicas of Columbus’ Ships, will open in Savannah.

The ships will be returning for their 2nd visit to River Street and docked at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, until their departure early Monday morning March 30.

While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission charges are $8.00 for adults, $ 7.00 for seniors and $6.00 for students 5 – 16. Children 4 and under are Free. The ships are open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No reservations necessary.

School trips

Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call 1-787-672-2152 or email columfnd1492@gmail.com. Minimum of 15. $5.00 per person. No Maximum. Visit The Columbus Foundation website at www.ninapinta.org

The ‘Nina’ was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” The “Pinta” was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the fifteenth century.

Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced ‘sailing museum’ for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the ‘caravel’, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.

The ships arrive on Monday, March 23 & leave the morning of March 30. Next stop: Charleston April 2-12.

Mother-Daughter 5K, Savannah, May 9

March 19th, 2015

Savannah Mother Daughter 5K May 9 Save the date: 2015 Mother-Daughter 5K, Mother’s Day, May 9

This year, Endurance Race Services is partnering with Moms Run this Town/Savannah for the second annual Mother Daughter 5k on May. 9.

In this special race at Savannah’s International Trade Center, mother and daughters start together. Details here.

Endurance Race Services, LLC is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser,www.savannahraces.com/ On Facebook here. On Twitter here. 

Learn about Rodan + Fields® dermatologist-created skincare products business opportunities in Savannah

March 19th, 2015

Rodan + Fields in Savannah

Experience Rodan + Fields® multi-med dermatology-based skincare therapy & find out about their business opportunities in Savannah.

From the doctors who created Proactiv® Solution comes the newest innovation in skincare. Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv® Solution, launched Rodan + Fields to extend their vision of bringing dermatology based skincare solutions to everyone. They’ve teamed up with Independent Consultants like Britt Buckler in Savannah to market these prestigious products.

Upcoming Rodan + Fields events in Savannah:

March 29-31
Enroll as a Preferred Customer or a Consultant on Britt Buckler’s team and receive a FREE GIFT from her. Contact R+F Independent Consultant Britt Buckler at 912.346.5381 for more details.

NOW through March 31
Britt Buckler loves Referrals. Refer someone who enrolls with her as a Preferred Customer or a Consultant on her team and receive a THANK YOU GIFT from Britt. Contact R+F Independent Consultant Britt Buckler at 912.346.5381 for more details.

Sunday, March 29, 2:30-4PM
R+F Independent Consultants Britt Buckler and Courtney Henderson will be at Savannah Coffee Roasters (215 W. Liberty) discussing products and the business. Arrive 2:30-3:00 to get your coffee and treats and learn about products; business presentation begins at 3PM. No commitment necessary ~ just join us to listen and learn more. For more details, contact Britt at 912.346.5381

Tuesday, March 31, 8:15-10:30am
Britt will be at Cutter’s Point in Sandfly. Please drop by to chat about the business or the products. Contact R+F Independent Consultant Britt Buckler at 912.346.5381 for more details, or just pop in that day!

Connect with Independent Rodan + Fields® consultant Britt Buckler in Savannah on Facebook here. 

Independent Rodan + Fields® consultant Britt Buckler in Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Summer Camps 2015 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum

March 19th, 2015

Train Engineer Camps Georgia State Railroad Museum 2015 Savannah

Registration is now open for the popular Summer Camps 2015 with Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum.

Georgia State Railroad Museum Camps include:

Jr. Engineer Train Camp 2015 in Savannah, June 15-19 for ages 4-6. Details here. 
Jr. Engineer Train Camp 2015 in Savannah, June 22-26 for ages 4-6. Details here. 
Jr. Engineer Train Camp 2015 in Savannah, July 13-17 for ages 7-10. Details here. 

Science Camps 2015 @ Savannah Children’s Museum include:

Top Secret Science Camp, June 15-19 for ages 7-10. Details here. 
Dig It! Camp (archaeology, paleontology & geology), June 22-26 for ages 7-10. Details here. 
Jr. Science Camps, June 29-July 3 & July 6-10 for ages 4-6. Details here. 

Contact Liz Stratford at childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org

Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401 912.651.6823 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Picnic in the Park, 2nd Saturday of each month, Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah

March 18th, 2015

Picnic in the park at Skidaway Is. State Park Savannah Come for an afternoon of food, games & fun, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, noon-2PM at Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah.

Cost $5 for lunch, $5 parking pass.

Please call 912.598.2300 to reserve a spot at least two days before to reserve your spot.

Upcoming Picnic in the Park Dates:
April 11 2015
May 9 2015
June 13 2015
July 11 2015
Aug. 8 2015
Sept. 12 2015

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah , GA 31411. On Facebook here.

 

Art Summer Camps 2015 @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah & Pooler

March 18th, 2015

Art Summer Camps in Savannah Pooler Scribble Art Studio

Scribble Art Studio’s The Sky’s the Limit Art Camp 2015

For ages 4-7.

Mon-Fri. 10AM-1 PM

Dates: June 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, June 29-July 3, 6-10, 20-24, 27-31, Aug. 3-7.

Cost: $185/week

Discounts

Early Bird Registration Discount: 25% off $139/week for those who register by May 1.

Sibling discount: 10% off

Multiple weeks discount: 15% off.

Daily rates also available.

To learn more about Scribble’s summer camps, art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

To advertise your summer camp with SouthernMamas.com, email anne@southernmamas.com

Eggstravaganza 2015 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

March 17th, 2015

Easter Egg Hunts 2015 Savannah

EGGSTRAVAGANZA! @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah
March 28th, 2015
Guests will enjoy springtime crafts, a themed train ride featuring the #30 steam locomotive, and an Easter Egg hunt around this beautiful historic site. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. The event begins at 10:00 am and lasts until 1:00 pm.  The first train ride is at 10:00am and is first come, first served – there will only be 5 rides total. The exciting egg hunt will begin at 10:30am.  There will also be special springtime crafts & activities. Details here.
WHERE: Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, 31401
WHEN: 10AM-1PM Sunday, March 28
Online registration is open. Register now here.

Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.chsgeorgia.org

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER KIDS’ EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE. 

Tybee Spring 2015 Events: FREE Beach Bum Parade

March 17th, 2015

 

 

Tybee Beach Bum Parade FREE BEACH BUM PARADE
May 15, 2015, 6:30PM, Tybee Is.
Join in the all-out water fight among fun-loving beach bums of all ages.

Farmers Markets in Richmond Hill, Pooler, Savannah, Bluffton, Hilton Head

March 17th, 2015

The Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market

The City of Richmond Hill revamped Farmer’s Market. Each Tuesday from April until mid-October, the market will offer the best in local produce and crafts. The City has extended shopping hours from 2PM-7PM. The following vendors will be part of the Richmond Hill Farmer’s Market the entire season: Hardwicke Farms, Sage Wishes, FraLi Gourmet, Savannah River Farms, Woodland Swamp Farm, Sikes Honey, Foods of the Farm, and Farm Fresh Produce.

WHERE: J.F. Gregory Park
521 Cedar Street
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324

WHEN: Tuesdays, 2 – 7 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: For vendor updates, check the Richmond Hill Farmer’s Market Facebook page here or the City of Richmond Hill website here.

For information or market applications, contact Joy Lee at 912-756-6496 or jlee@richmondhill-ga.gov.

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Other Savannah & Lowcountry Farmers’ Markets

Pooler Farmers’ Market
4-7 PM Wednesdays
Open for 2015 season
Bring the kids to the market from 4:30-5 on Wednesdays for Story time and the tasting station. What a great way to introduce your little ones to seasonal produce.
Located at the Pooler Recreation Complex, 200 Preston Stokes Drive in Pooler, GA., off Pooler Parkway.
Details here.

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Wilmington Island Farmers Market

9 AM-1 PM Saturdays
Opens 2015 season. Runs every Saturday through June 27.
Saturdays, 9AM-1PM
Storytime 10-10:30 AM
Crafty Corner: Last Saturday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Details here.

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The Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market

2-7 PM Tuesdays
Opens for the 2015 season with a soft opening on March 31
Grand opening April 7
Located J.F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar St., Richmond Hill.
Details here.
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Bethesda Academy Farm & Gardens Farm Stand

An organic farm stand managed by Bethesda students and staff. You can buy fresh produce, organic garden seedlings & farm-fresh eggs. Students are actively involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting all items on-site at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques.

Open the public.
3-5PM Wednesdays
Located at Bethesda Academy, 9520 Ferguson Ave., Savannah 31406
Details here or call 912.351.2061 On Facebook here.

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Forsyth Farmers Market
9 AM-1 PM Saturdays
Located at the South End of Forsyth Park, Savannah
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Details here.

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Farmers Market of Bluffton 
Noon-4PM Thursday March 12 (Last Winter Hours Market)
2015 Season Grand Opening, March 19th, 2pm-7pm!
Spring/Summer/Fall Hours, 2PM-7PM Thursdays
Located at Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton, 40 Calhoun St. intersection of Calhoun Street & Lawrence Street, Bluffton, 29910-7014
Details here.

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Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market
2015 Season dates coming soon
Located Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Details here.
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Buckwalter Farmers Market, Bluffton
Tuesdays from 2-6pm at Buckwalter Place Shopping Center, Bluffton, SC 29910
For more information about the Buckwalter Place Farmers Market, please visit their Facebook page here or email the Market Manager at manager@buckwalterfarmersmarket.com.

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Farmers Market @ Sea Pines Center, Hilton Head Is. 
The Farmer’s Market 2015 Season will begin Tuesday, March 31 2015 and run through Tuesday, December 29 2015.
10AM-2PM
71 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 322-1900.
Details here.

U-Pick Strawberry Season Coming Soon to Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah

March 16th, 2015

UPDATE: SEASON STARTS APRIL 6 2015.

You-Pick Strawberries @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm continues to offer fresh berry fruits for picking from the fields when in season. The harvest season is heavily weather dependent. None of the 2015 berry-picking fields have opened yet.

Look at the chart below. Call 912-921-5460 to learn the status of the field prior to arriving, as poor weather or large crowds may pick the field clean well before the 12 noon scheduled closing. The best time to pick is first thing in the morning at 9 am (as it is cooler, too).

No pets allowed in the fruit picking fields during your harvest. Children must be supervised to prevent plant trampling. You are responsible to pay for all fruits (ripe or unripe) picked during a visit.

More details here. 

COST: $2.50 per pound. Containers provided. Bring cash.

The gardens have picnic tables scattered around the grounds if you want to make a picnic out of your strawberry picking.

Fruit Season Time Pricing Active Season
Strawberries late March – May $2.50/lb. 2015 season not yet started
Blackberries mid-May – late June $3.00/lb. 2015 season not yet started
Blueberries April – late June $3.00/lb. 2015 season not yet started

CGBG does NOT offer a picking service.

Stay updated about u-pick fields status by liking Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens on Facebook here. 

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20th Annual Supper in the Strawberry Patch @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Welcome Presentation 4:30 pm
Meal 5-7 pm
$30 adults
$15 children ages 5-12
children ages 4 & younger free
Details here.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Coastal Gardens, the 20th anniversary Sunday Supper showcases the prized springtime fruit: the strawberry! This informal, traditional supper is held at our Lakeside Pavilion featuring the first of CGBG’s strawberry harvest for the evening’s dessert!

In honor of the twentieth year, a 20-item Silent Auction table will be offered during the event as an additional fundraiser. Visit the Garden Gift Shop in the Andrews Visitor and Education Center and our historic artifacts in the Bamboo Museum on this evening as well.

RSVPs strongly recommended. Call the office at (912) 921-5460. Details here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419 (912) 921-5460, E-mail: coastal@uga.edu, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org

Coming in May: Snow White & the Seven Dwarves @ The Jewel Conservatory Theatre, Rincon

March 16th, 2015

Snow White play at Jewel Conservatory Children's Theater Rincon Pooler Snow White and the Seven Dwarves coming to The Jewel Conservatory Theatre in Rincon.

Magic is waiting for your family at the Jewel Conservatory Theatre this Spring. Come meet your favorite fairytale characters in this hilarious adaption of a beloved Grimm’s Brother classic. Snow White, the silly seven dwarves, and the evil Queen cannot wait to share this wonderful story with you.

Appropriate for theatregoers of ALL ages!

Show Times are:

May 1st at 7PM
May 2nd at 11AM and 4PM

May 8th at 7PM
May 9th at 11AM and 4PM

Tickets are $5 for Children under 12. $10 for Adults.

Tickets can be bought online here or by phone at 912-257-0671. Details here. 

Stay connected with The Jewel Conservatory Theatre by liking it on Facebook here. 

The Jewel Conservatory Theatre,  226 Goshen Road, Building 500, Rincon, 31326 (912) 257-0671 email jewelconservatorytheatre@gmail.com,  www.jewelconservatory.com  The Jewel Conservatory Theatre is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik Playdate for Ages 0-7, March 25, Savannah

March 15th, 2015

Kindermusik in Savannah

Monthly Musical Playdate for ages 0-7, March 25

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 KEYS PIANO next Wednesday, March 25 at 10 AM for its monthly musical play date. Theme is “A Trip to the Zoo!” Playdates are open for children ages 0 to 7.

Admission includes a Kindermusik class, and instrument, Kindermusik music songs, and a $10 coupon for a future class.

Cost is $15 per child, with siblings only $5.

Enroll today because spaces are limited and once we reach our maximum, the playdate is close! Enroll online at www.88keysga.com or by calling 912-988-KEYS (5397).

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Early Bird Discount: Pottery Camp 2015 for Kids, Pottery Classes for Teens @ Savannah’s Clay Spot

March 15th, 2015

Savannah Summer Camps 2015 Kids Pottery Camp at Savannah's Clay Spot

Countdown to Summer 2015 is on. In celebration, we’ll spotlight a Savannah area summer camp every Sunday from our Summer Camps 2015 Directory. Here’s our first: Pottery Camps at Savannah’s Clay Spot.

Sign up before May 1 2015 for Kids’ Summer Pottery Camp 2015 @ Savannah’s Clay Spot & receive 15% off.

Pottery camp at Savannah’s Clay Spot is a unique opportunity for children to work as actual artist in a professional ceramic studio. Each week young students will learn a variety of ceramic techniques. Children will create on the potter’s wheel and use several hand building methods as they unleash their imaginations as they create wonderful works of art. Each camp will have an inspirational theme and will be different each week, giving the opportunity for children to be involved in multiple camps.

Early Bird Special, Register and Pay by May 1st, 2015 and get camp for 15% Off, making camp only $127.50
Click here to register

Each weekly camp will be held Monday-Friday
9am-12noon
$150 includes all supplies

Week 1- June 1- June 5, Ages 6-10
Week 2- June 8- June 12, Ages 6-10
Week 3- June 15- June 19, Ages 6-10
Week 4- June 22- June 26, Ages 6-10
Week 5- June 29- July 3, Ages 6-10
Week 6- July 6- July 10, Ages 6-10
Week 7- July 13- July 17, Ages 6-10
Week 8- July 20- July 24, Ages 6-10
Week 9- July 27 -July 31, Ages 6-10
Week 10- August 3- August 7, Ages 6-10
Week 11- August 10-August 14, Ages 6-10
Week 12- August 17-August 21, Preschool week Ages 3,4,5

Learn more and register here.

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Teen Pottery Classes
Each class will meet once a week on Mondays, 2:00pm-5:00pm, 6 weeks
$160 includes all supplies
Session 1- June 8- July 13, Ages 11-16
Early Bird Special, Register and Pay by May 1st and get the class for $140

Enjoy a week at Scribble Art Studio’s Summer camp and keep creating with us for a week of pottery camp and receive 20% off
(see registration form for details on discounts, only one discount applies)

Camp sizes are limited to 7-12 children so register early.
Payment with registration will secure your child’s spot
There is a $50 cancellation fee for all camps

Click here to register

“Like” Savannah’s Clay Spot on Facebook here to stay connected & to see the adorable creations kids make at this studio.

Savannah’s Clay Spot is at 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401. The studio sits on the SW corner of Barnard and Henry Street with the front door facing Henry St. There is parking right in front of the studio facing Henry Street. Look for the fun red fence.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com, 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401, tel. 912-509-4647 or e-mail lisa@savannahsclayspot.com

Summer 2015 Kids Programs @ Fort McAllister, Richmond Hill

March 14th, 2015

Fort McAllister RIchmond Hill kids events Fort McAllister State Park, a 1,725-acre Georgia state park and home to the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy, offers several family & kids events throughout Summer 2015.

Fort McAllister State Historic Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

FREE Parking & Admission Pass

Live Oak Public Libraries customers with valid library cards can borrow a Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites “Park Pass.” The passes are good for free parking or admission at any of the 63 parks statewide. For more information, click here. 

Memorial Day Festivities @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
Saturday, May 23, 2015 10 AM to 4 PM
Come for an old fashioned Memorial Day with family activities and living history demonstrations throughout the day. Cannon firings and musket demonstrations hourly. $8 Adults, $6.50 Seniors and $5 youth. Children’s 5 & younger are free. $5 parking. 912-272-2339. Details here. 

Family activities include fiber demonstrations, spinning, felt bead and drop spindle making. Living history demonstrations will take place throughout the day including a Cavalry Unit drilling demonstration, Civil War era medical demonstration and weapons programs. Cannon firings and musket firings hourly.

For more information, call 912.727.2339 or email your questions to FortMcAllister.Park@gadnr.org

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Other Summer 2015 events @ Fort McAllister

National Trails Day Hike @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
Saturday, Jun 6, 2015 9 AM to 10 AM
Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day with a hike on our 3 mile Redbird Creek Trail. Our Naturalist will talk about the different Eco-systems in the park. Bring insect repellent and water. $2.00 per person for anyone over 18. Children free with parents. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.

Let’s Get Batty With Sarah @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
Friday, Jun 12, 2015 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Learn about our Brown Bat population at the park and why we enjoy having them make their home here with us. After a brief talk , we will walk 1/2 mile to our bat houses and watch as they emerge for a night of insect hunting. Then we will return to the visitors center for a campfire. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, and insect repellent. $4.00 per person $5 parking. 912-727-2339.

Junior Ranger Camp @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
Weekdays 9 AM – 3 PM from Jun 22, 2015 until Jun 26, 2015
Details here.

Independence Day Celebration @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
Saturday, Jul 4, 2015 10 AM to 4 PM
Celebrate Independence Day like it’s 1864. Join us for old fashioned fun. Games, food and fun for all. Living history demonstrations, cannon firings, and musket demonstrations. $5-$8 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.

Labor Day Celebration @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
Saturday, Sep 5, 2015 10 AM to 4 PM
Join us for some old fashioned family fun. Civil War era games and prizes. $5-$8 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.

ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER:

Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864 — ending Gen. William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.”  Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a furnace, bombproof, barracks, palisades and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video and gift shop.

Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Seven cabins sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock and nature trail. A large picnic area offers river views and playgrounds, while another boat ramp provides access to the Ogeechee River.

For more information, visit www.gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister.

Fort McAllister State Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324