It might still be cold and snowy outside, but  Once Upon A Child in Savannah is thinking spring!

Visit  Once Upon A Child in Savannah @ 1100 Eisenhower Drive in Eisenhower Square for everything your kids need for warmer weather.

Print your Valentine’s coupon here.

Swimwear Kickoff, Feb. 7

Swimwear Kick-Off: Register to win $50 Gift Card when you come to check out all the swimwear, cover-ups, flip flops, sunglasses, etc this Sat. Feb. 7

Doors open at 9:30AM & close at 8 PM. Drawing for the winner will be at 6PM.

What to sell

At Once Upon A Child, they buy and sell your gently used kids stuff every day. Recycle your kids’ nearly new items and get paid cash, on the spot!

Once Upon A Child is stocking up for spring and summer – get ca$h on the spot for your gently used kids spring and summer items. Top most wanted items are:

1. Sandals
2. Shorts & Tanks
3. Swimwear
4. Strollers
5. Outdoor Toys
6. Spring Dress Wear

Coming in February

Spring Dress Wear Kick-Off Event on February 21.

Valentine’s Coupon valid Feb. 8-14

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, enjoy 20% of anything red with the coupon below, valid from Feb 8 – 14.

Print your Valentine’s coupon here.

Once Upon A Child Savannah, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Eisenhower Square, Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-351-0555, http://www.onceuponachildsavannah.com/  Once Upon A Child Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism in Savannah announces the first of its 15th Anniversary Celebration events featuring an oyster roast, local craft beer and school open house

To highlight The Matthew Reardon Center’s commitment to the greater Savannah community, the event will include regionally sourced oysters, locally produced craft beer, and barbeque. Entertainment will be provided by beloved area musicians, The Skiplings.

Open-house style tours of the school will be available.

Who: The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism
What: 15th Anniversary Celebration featuring an oyster roast, local craft beer and school open house
When: Saturday, January 31, from Noon-2pm
Where: 2pm under the tent in front of MRCA, which is located in the professional office park at 6602 Abercorn St.
Details: Tickets are $40/adult 21+ and $15/child. Tickets may be purchased online here.

Contact: Contact: Faye Montgomery | t. 912-355-9098 | e. advocacydirector@matthewreardon.org

About The Matthew Reardon Center

MRCA was founded by native Savannahian Kim Reardon and is named for her son. In 1993 when he was in kindergarten, Matthew Reardon contracted viral encephalitis, which caused permanent brain injury and epilepsy. At that time, Savannah had did not have facilities to treat children with serious illness such as his. The Reardon family and friends donated money to Memorial Health University Medical Center, which made medical care for neurological impairment available locally. Through their experiences, the Reardons learned that children suffering from neurological disorders have many needs beyond those that are physical. It was from this realization that the Matthew Reardon Center was born. As the incidence of autism increased dramatically, The Center refocused its resources specifically on the unique needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism operates the only year-round, day school in southeast Georgia for children with ASD. Furthermore, it promotes outreach and advocacy through forged partnerships with existing medical, educational, and community services in order to help these children reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life as well as that of their families. The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, and relies on support of those who share our passion and vision. For more information, visit www.matthewreardon.org.

The Matthew Reardon Center, 6602 Abercorn St., Savannah, tel: 912-355-9098, email: advocacydirector@matthewreardon.org, www.matthewreardon.org

Raku for all ages, Fused Glass Windchimes, Enameling Jewelry.

Those are just a few of the fun art classes & workshops offered this January & February 2015 @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios at 9 W. Henry St.

Register now for day & evening sessions for children, teens, and adults in all skill levels.

Sessions begin Jan. 12 and run through Feb. 20 2015. Three, four and six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops.

Cost

Class fees here. Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Credit cards are accepted. Class fees here. 

Register

Class schedule and registration forms are available online here or by calling (912) 651-6783.

You can now register online by clicking here  and submit your registration form on the website or you can continue to use the PDF form under “Printable Registration Form” at http://www.savannahga.gov/index.aspx?nid=1043.

Youth & Adult Workshops

Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop (2 weeks)
Ages 12+, Sat., Jan. 31 & Feb. 7, 10am-12pm
$35/$30 city resident THIS CLASS IS FULL

Raku
All ages Sat., Jan. 31, 10am – 1pm
$10 per piece fired

Enameling Jewelry
Ages 12+, Sat., Feb. 14, 10am-1pm
$25/$20 city resident

Fused Glass Wind Chime
Ages 8+, Sat., Feb. 21, 10am-1pm
$15/$10 city resident

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Youth Visual Arts Classes

Morning Mud for Toddlers (3 weeks)
Ages 3-5, Thurs., Jan 15-29, 10-11am
$35/$30 city resident THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Summit Gymnastics – the go-to spot for tumbling & gymnastics in Savannah – is offering Tiny Tots Play Time beginning Thursday Jan. 22.

The sessions will be 9:30-11 AM for kids ages 5 & younger and their adult caregivers.

Conveniently located on Savannah’s Southside at 74 W Montgomery Crossroads near Abercorn,  Summit Gymnastics offers tumbling classes along with both recreational and competitive gymnastics from ages 18 months to 18 years.

Questions? Please call 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com

Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You are invited to the Winter Wonderland Ball where you will be treated like royalty from the moment you walk into the ballroom.

Join everyone’s favorite Snow Queen and Ice Princess along with many of their prince and princess friends and enjoy dancing, dining, vocal performances, games, prizes and more. This event is sure to be absolutely magical from start to finish and organizers are so excited, after months of planning, to finally offer it to you!

Winter Wonderland is organized by Enchant My Party in Savannah , a children’s princess party business that sends costumed-princesses to homes or party spots to entertain at your child’s regal birthday party with storytelling; singing & dancing; crafts & games.

Enchant My Party is offering two sessions so that every little prince and princess can enjoy quality time with the characters in a more intimate setting.

Formal/Sunday attire is encouraged for adults and costume/Sunday attire for children. The activities are geared for children ages 4-7 although children, age 3, are allowed to attend. Children younger than 3 are not allowed to attend this event.

This event will be in the ballroom at the Hunter Club on Hunter Army Airfield on January 31st.

Session 1- 1-2:30pm
Session 2- 3:30-5pm

EVERYONE attending this event must purchase a ticket to enter.

Tickets are $30 each. Learn more here. 

Enchant My Party, www.enchantmyparty.com, Savannah, Ga.  912.713.1253, email enchantmyparty@gmail.com 
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Experience the magic of a Disney Cruise, and for a limited time your deposit is half off!! For a limited time, book any 2015 sailing and pay only half of your deposit at time of booking.

Disney Cruise Line offers a unique vacation experience that blends entertainment and adventure with comfort and convenience. There is something for everyone on a Disney cruise: relaxing “me” time for the adults, imaginative fun for the kids and exciting family time for all. Every voyage features the world-class hospitality that only Disney can provide, and of course, all of your favorite characters.

Make 2015 THE year to spend more quality time with the ones you love.

Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel for a Disney Cruise quote and set sail on a magical voyage you and your loved ones will treasure forever.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/twosisterstravel

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Come shop gently-used baby and kids clothes, toys, books and more March 13 & 14 at the Little Lambs Spring 2015 Consignment Sale in Savannah’s Ardsley Park neighborhood.

Little Lambs Consignment Sale Hours

Thursday, March 12th – Preview Sale for volunteers and sellers only

(Volunteers shop  4:30-7:30, Sellers shop  5:30-7:30)

Sale opens to the public Friday, March 13, 9:00-1:00 and 5:00-7:00 and Saturday, March 14, 9:00-12:00

Little Lambs Sale accepts kids toys, supplies, and clothes for spring and summer. If you are consigning items at other Savannah/Pooler sales like High Cotton Kids and Coastal Kids Market, you can sell unsold items from those sales at Little Lambs using the same tagging.

For information about preparing your items for the sale, click here.

Little Lambs Consignment Sale benefits First Presbyterian Preschool.

Little Lambs Consignment Sale, On Facebook here, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31405, tel.(912) 351-0609, email LittleLambsFPP@gmail.com,  http://fpcschool.com/little-lambs/ 

5th Annual 2015 A-Town Get Down Music & Art Festival, Saturday, February 21

Grammy Award-winning Gospel legends, Blind Boys of Alabama, headline the 2015 A-Town Get Down Music & Art Festival. The festival includes performances by over 25 live bands and visual artists. In addition to live performances and exhibits, guests can expect an array of family activities, workshops and jam sessions.

Savannah’s A-Town Get Down is one of Savannah’s fastest growing festivals. Organized by the Alex Townsend Memorial Foundation, it is an interactive Art and Music Festival dedicated to providing access to the arts for Savannah’s youth, inspiring them to discover the confidence and self-esteem that comes with creative self expression. Since the inaugural festival in 2011, A-Town Get Down Music & Art Festival celebrates the life of Alex Townsend, affectionately called A-Town, who tragically died in a car accident on Valentine’s Day of 2011. The event is designed to inspire both established and aspiring musicians and artists.

Tickets

Tickets on sale now at A-TownGetDown.com.

General Admission: $25
Military & Student: $15
Children 12 & Under: FREE

VIP: $50
Noon-Midnight
Charles H. Morris Center
10 E. Broad Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Movie Night Fundraiser to help keep The Bryan County Bark Park dog park open

The Ice Cream Stop will screen The Shaggy Dog, 6:30PM Fri. Jan. 23 2015

The Bryan County Bark Park announces a fun night out for your human and canine family this Friday January 23rd at 6.30pm. The Shaggy Dog is a dog and child friendly Disney movie starring comedian Tim Allen who is accidentally transformed into a lovable dog. The movie is free to view and will be screened at The Ice Cream Stop near Publix on Hwy 144.

This event will help to raise vital funds to keep the Bark Park open at Henderson Park. The non-profit organization behind this free community facility is responsible for all the costs associated with building and maintaining this popular dog park.

Starting at 6:30pm, The Shaggy Dog will be screened by Bill and Gayle Pollard, owners of The Ice Cream Stop, who are generously donating a percentage of all proceeds from the meal deals and ice cream sales during this movie screening on the evening of January 23rd.

Meal deals include the purchase of a hot dog, chips or popcorn with a drink for only $3 or the same meal plus ice cream for only $5. If the evening is chilly, hot chocolate will be available for purchase and free ice cream will be provided for dogs joining their families for movie night under the stars.

Entry is free and well behaved dogs are encouraged to attend.

Cute ‘Bark Park’ products with the Bryan logo will be for sale including koozies, sweatshirts, T-shirts, dog and human soap, poop bags, decals and tasty human and doggie cookies.

For more information, visit bryancountybarkpark.com and like the Bark Park on Facebook here.

Kindermusik in Savannah announces half-price enrollment in March!

Make plans with your child to attend a free trial visit to Kindermusik next week to see what Kindermusik is all about.

Kindermusik Savannah is offering an enrollment discount that’s “too sweet to be beat” to celebrate “We Love Kindermusik” week, but you must be enrolled for February in order to qualify

Email Kindermusik Savannah for more details. Contact info: music@88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS (5397).

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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FOR MORE PARENT & ME ACTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH & HILTON HEAD IS. , CLICK HERE. 

Update: Winners are

Robin Thompson
Colleen Smalls
Ashley Ford-Nelson
Winners please email us at anne@southernmamas.com so we can get these vouchers to you.

Giveaway: This week, three SouthernMamas.com readers will win a family-four pack of tickets each to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents Built To Amaze!℠ presented by McDonald’s and Metro PCS playing the Savannah Civic Center January 21-25.

The free vouchers are valid for tickets to the below performances only (so please don’t enter to win if you can’t attend one of the following shows):

Wed. Jan. 21 7PM
Thurs. Jan. 22 7PM
Fri. Jan. 23, 10:30AM

To enter to win, comment on our Facebook page here about your favorite childhood circus memory or just tell us why you want to take your child to the circus this winter in Savannah. We’ll pick THREE winners & announce them here & on our Facebook page this Thursday Jan. 15 at 9 PM. We’ll need to get the free ticket vouchers to the winners ASAP so winners can exchange the vouchers for tickets as soon as possible, so please check back to see if you won on Thursday after 9PM. (Feel free to include your email in your comment so we can reach you more quickly)

Savannah Circus Showtimes

Savannah Civic Center
Jan 21 – Jan 25
Show Dates: Show Time:
Wed, Jan 21 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:30AM , 7:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 11:00AM , 3:00PM , 7:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 1:00PM , 5:00PM

Buy tickets

Can’t wait for the giveaway results? You can purchase tickets by phone or online.

BY PHONE: Call (800) 351-7469 or (912) 651-6556 to reserve your seats
GROUP SALES INFO: Call 520.226.7929 .
TICKETS PRICES: Tickets available as low as $20

Click here to buy tickets online.

About the show

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents Built To Amaze!℠. Experience all the things you know and love and be amazed by things you’ve never seen before! Witness superhuman stunts so close, you can FEEL it! Astonishing performers, awe-inspiring athletes and amazing animals from around the globe have been assembled in one place providing a riveting display of unimaginable proportions that are Engineered for Excitement and Custom Built for Family Fun.

All Access Pre-Show 1-Hour Before Show

The All Access Pre-Show is your chance to feel what it’s like to be part of The Greatest Show On Earth ®! You and your family are specially invited to an amazing circus experience and FREE ADMISSION comes with your ticket! Step Right Up and be part of the All Access Pre-Show where Children Of All Ages are invited down to the show floor to try on costumes, learn circus skills, meet the performers and get their picture taken with the clowns! All this and more when you arrive an hour early, and remember, FREE ADMISSION with your ticket!

Sneak peek at Savannah’s MLK Day Parade

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will be back at the Savannah Martin Luther King Parade this year on Mon. Jan. 19. Be sure to get a sneak peak before the show opens on Wednesday January 21^st.

Open House Today Jan. 14.

JEA Preschool Savannah will host an open house for prospective families on Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00 am

Don’t miss this opportunity to tour JEA Preschool’s dynamic learning spaces and meet their wonderful staff.

Come get a peek at Savannah’s premier early childhood education program.
912-355-8111 – preschool@savj.org – 5111 Abercorn Street; Savannah, GA 31405

JEA Preschool Savannah admits students of any race, color, national, racial or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

JEA Preschool Savannah, Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31405 912-355-8111. On Twitter here. JEA Preschool Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Childcare Network – known as the “Working Parent’s Best Friend” – offers nurturing, quality care for an affordable price.

Childcare Network provides care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years and includes USDA Approved meals & snacks.

Each of their programs follows a structured curriculum and all of our friendly staff are state-qualified. You can rest assured your children are safe, having fun and learning everyday while in Childcare Network’s care.

Childcare Network also offers a “Before & After School” program for school-age children, with transportation provided to and from local elementary schools.

To see a full list of Childcare Network locations in the Savannah area, please click here.

Childcare Network, 7360 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah 31406, 912-662-0421 http://www.childcarenetwork.com/metro/Savannah On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Childcare Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids – is set for February 26-28th!

NEW Hours!

Thursday, February 26th 6-8 PM, Friday, February 27th 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday, February 28th 9 AM to 2 PM.

NEW Location!

2125 E.Victory Drive. (formerly Savannah Sharks, near Chick fil A)

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! This spring’s upscale resale shopping event will have thousands of high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of sponsors and vendors with great products, merchandise and services.

Consignor registration is open! Clean out and cash in, consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales! 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 High Cotton Kids accepts and does not accept click here.

Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here. High Cotton Kids will have some exciting giveaways this year including preview party passes, line-hopper passes, merchandise from select vendors and gift certificates to the show.

High Cotton Kids Consignment Event is sponsored by: Christine Hall Photography, Baby Love and Threads.

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The Savannah Tire Hockey Classic is this week – Jan. 15-17 – at the Savannah Civic Center with family discounts & kids-free night.

This collegiate ice hockey event is hosted by the Savannah Sports Council, a division of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Savannah.

Tickets to this event are $10 for mezzanine seats and $14 for loge seats on Thursday, $12 and $16 on Friday, and $14 and $18 on Saturday with $2 off discounts available with a military or college ID. To purchase tickets online, please visit SavannahTireHockeyClassic.com.

Children 12 and younger can attend the game for free on Thursday night Jan. 15 during Kids Night

Groups can receive discounted family 4- and 5- person packages for Friday and Saturday nights.

The Savannah Tire Hockey Classic is a collegiate hockey tournament that features six of the South’s hockey teams: University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech, Florida State University, University of South Carolina and The Citadel. The schedule is as follows:

Opening Night Thursday, January 15 (Kids FREE Night. Kids 12 & younger are free)
Citadel vs. University of South Carolina at 7 p.m.

Come out on Thursday to Kid’s Night presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. Kids 12 & under are FREE. The first 100 people over the age of 18 will reSo don’t miss out on opening night.

Friday, January 16 (Family Discounts)
Georgia Tech vs. Florida State University at 6 p.m.
University of Georgia vs. University of Florida at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 17 (Family Discounts)
University of Florida vs. Florida State University at 5:30 p.m.
Georgia Tech vs. University of Georgia at 8:30 p.m.

To purchase tickets, please call the Savannah Civic Center box office at 912.651.6556. For more information about the Savannah Tire Hockey Classic or to purchase tickets online, please visit SavannahTireHockeyClassic.com.

For more information on this event, please contact Jonathan Sykes at 912.644.6452 or email him at JSykes@VisitSavannah.com.

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Old Fort Jackson, Savannah is open daily.
1 Fort Jackson Road, Savannah, 31404

For hours & admission costs, click here.

Special Program @ Old Fort Jackson Sat. April 4 & Sun. April 5

For almost 100 years, soldiers defended Savannah from invasion while stationed on Salter’s Island, the location of Fort Jackson. The strategic importance of this location was vividly illustrated during the American Revolutionary War and Fort James Jackson played a crucial role during the War of 1812 and the American Civil War. Throughout the weekend visitors will participate in a variety of hands on activities appropriate for all ages to learn about the daily life of the soldiers stationed at Fort Jackson. Such activities include marching, battle reenactments, heavy artillery drill, and musket and cannon demonstrations. Visitor will learn about the many individuals and units of the of the Revolutionary War , War of 1812, and Civil War that are part of the story of a Century of Sentries at Old Fort Jackson.

Coastal Heritage Society manages Old Fort Jackson, a historic fort located on the Savannah River three miles east of downtown Savannah, www.chsgeorgia.org/, Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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Savannah Children’s Museum School Year Hours:

Sunday: 11am-4pm
Monday*-Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday through Saturday: 10am-4pm

*Special Holiday Opening: On Mondays that Savannah Chatham County Public Schools are not in session, Savannah Children’s Museum will be open 10am-4pm.

Come on out to learn and play with Savannah Children’s Museum. All programming subject to change. Details here. 

(Regular school year hours are Wednesdays-Sundays)

Fridays
Open 10AM-4PM
11 AM: Story Time
1 PM: Hooray for History

Saturdays 
Open 10AM-4PM
11 AM: Family Fitness
1 PM: Super Science
2 PM: Awesome Art

Sundays
Open 11 AM-4 PM
Noon: Creative Crafts
1 PM: Hooray for History
2 PM: Family Fitness

Wednesdays 
Open 10AM-4PM
11 AM: Story Time
1 PM: Awesome Art

Thursdays
Open 10AM-4PM
11AM Story time
1PM Creative Crafts

Fridays
Open 10AM-4PM
11 AM: Story Time
1 PM: Hooray for History

Program descriptions

Hooray for History: programming has been specifically designed to introduce basic historical information to young children in an age appropriate and FUN way. Generally appropriate for ages 3-8.
Family Fitness: brings the whole family together to learn about nutrition, health, and fitness in a fun and engaging way. This program is designed for children and adults to be participating together for maximum FUN and learning.
Creative Crafts : a fun program designed to allow children to create something special to take home using their imaginations and creativity. This program is generally appropriate for ages 3-12.
Story Time: (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)
Super Science (This is an experiment based science program that will introduce children to interesting science concepts through REALLY COOL investigations! This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
Awesome Art (This goes beyond crafts to teach about different medias, artists, and techniques in a child friendly way. This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)

Stay connected with Savannah Children’s Museum by liking their Facebook page here.

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Kids Can Cook!
Tummy Time Foods in Savannah provides hands-on cooking and nutrition events for kids of all ages! Our signature Kids Cooking Parties are the tastiest way to learn and play! In addition to these deliciously amazing events, we also provide Birthday Cooking Parties, At-Home Cooking Parties, Cooking Classes, Cooking Camps and Family Nutrition Coaching.

Looking for a creative idea for your child’s birthday? Looking for a creative activity for your kids during winter break? Book your Kids Cooking Party today at www.tummytimefoods.com.

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Weekly Tiny Tots Play Dates
Tuesdays at 10-11am.
Join Tummy Time Foods for the most creative play date in town. Kids ages 5 and under will enjoy learning, singing and story time while making two seasonal food crafts—one to eat and one to keep. The cost is only $10 per child! Play Dates take place at the Tom Triplett Park Conference Room.

Advanced tickets are required and may be purchased individually or in a 4-session bundle by clicking here.

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TWO Tiny Tots Play Dates in Savannah
Tiny Tots Play Date
Friday, January 16
New Session Added: 11:30am-12:30pm
Savannah Children’s Museum
Calling all kids ages 5 and under for the most creative culinary experience in town! Come experience Tummy Time Foods’ Tiny Tots Play Date at Savannah Children’s Museum on January 16th. Kids will enjoy learning, singing and story time while making two delicious, seasonal food crafts– one to eat and one to keep! This month’s theme is “Frozen”!
The 10am session is full, so an additional session has been added at 11:30am-12:30pm!
Space is limited and tickets are $10 per child. To purchase tickets, click here. 
Contact Adrienne Edge with questions at adrienne@tummytimefoods.com. Advanced tickets are required. Click here to purchase tickets.

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School’s Out on MLK Jr. Day… Let’s Cook!

When school is out, the kitchen is open!

Join Tummy Time Foods on MLK Day, January 19 at 1-3pm at Ampersand for a deliciously awesome MLK Day Kids’ Cooking Party.

This event is for kids ages 6 and up and promises to be a stirrin’ good time.

Kids will make a delicious, healthy meal from scratch while learning the importance of a nutritious diet! The cost is $20 per child. Advanced tickets are required and seating is limited. Click here  for
tickets.

For more information, contact Adrienne Edge at 912.996.7120.

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TTF Freezer Meal Club- You’ve Never Done Freezer Meals Like This!

One day, two hours, eight meals and YOU! You’ve never done Monthly Freezer Meal Clubs like this. Tummy Time Foods provide the recipes, food, disposable bakeware… everything you need to leave with 8 ready-to-cook meals for the freezer, oven or crock pot!

This group will enjoy food, fun and fellowship while preparing the meals onsite! Participants will also assist in preparing an additional set of meals to donate to families participating in the organizations, “Mommy Has Breast Cancer” and “Mommy Is In Treatment”.

The TTF Freezer Meal Club meets every first Saturday (beginning Saturday, February 7) at 10am-12:30pm at the Savannah State Farmer’s Market.

The cost is only $75.00 per person for 8 meals. For more information, contact Adrienne Edge at info@tummytimefoods.com or 912.996.7120. Advanced tickets are required and are available here .

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The 12th annual Gray’s Reef Ocean Festival comes to the Lucas Theatre in downtown Savannah for two nights this week and a full day of ocean-themed films this Saturday Jan. 17 for the entire family. Learn more here. 

Sat. Jan. 17 Film Festival schedule 

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Morning Children’s Session 11 AM-NOON Sat. Jan. 17

Introduction and Sanctuary Overview

A short introduction of the beauty and importance of your National Marine Sanctuaries; together we are making a difference for ourselves and our future generations.

Ain’t No Fish

A cheeky animated film featuring signing seals in the Arctic.

Papa Cloudy’s Restaurant

Chef Papa Cloudy makes a sustainable menu after learning about overfishing; includes a song sung by octopus songstress Octo!

The Coralax

Inspired by Dr. Suess’ The Lorax and created by a group of 7th graders, The Coralax communicates the need for reef protection to the young and the young at heart.

Winter: The Dolphin that Can

A baby dolphin caught in a crab trap rope is rescued and faces losing her tail, learning to swim without a tail, and then the miracle of swimming again with a new prosthetic tail. Personal accounts and stories are shared from children and a wounded soldier who found her to be a life-changing role model.
Click here to watch film trailer.

Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary

Diving beneath the surface into Gray’s Reef, researchers explore Georgia’s own National Marine Sanctuary to learn more about the beautiful living carpet of plants and animals that cover rocky ledges, others that live within nooks and crannies, and the fishes and turtles that are drawn to this live-bottom reef.

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Emerging Filmmakers Showcase 1:30-3:35 PM

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Saturday Afternoon Session 4-6:15 PM

Antarctica: On the Edge
Swains Island

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Saturday Evening Session 7-9:30 PM

Deep Sea Challenge
Q&A with John Bruno,
Deep Sea Challenge Expedition Film Director
Closing Reception on Stage at the Lucas Theatre: 9:30-11 pm

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Friday, Jan 16

7-8 PM
Introduction and Sanctuary Overview
A short introduction of the beauty and importance of your National Marine Sanctuaries; together we are making a difference for ourselves and our future generations.

Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Diving beneath the surface into Gray’s Reef, researchers explore Georgia’s own National Marine Sanctuary to learn more about the beautiful living carpet of plants and animals that cover rocky ledges, others that live within nooks and crannies, and the fishes and turtles that are drawn to this live-bottom reef.

Great White Shark
Great White Shark explores the great white’s place in our imaginations, in our fears, and in its role at the top of the oceanic food chain.

8-8:15 pm BREAK

8:15-10:15 pm

Sylvia Earle Introduction

Mission Blue
Mission Blue tells the story of world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle as she travels the globe on an urgent mission to shed light on the dire condition of Earth’s oceans.
Click here to watch film trailer.

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Tickets are on sale here
All ticket sales are donations to Gray’s Reef NMSF with the following amounts.
Friday evening: $5
Saturday morning children’s program only: $5
Saturday all films: $10
Saturday night reception: $15

The Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation supports the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Georgia’s best kept SEAcret! They are a local chapter of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and are co-hosting the 12th annual Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival at The Lucas Theatre, that is expected to draw 2,000 coastal residents and ocean enthusiasts.

Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401, http://lucastheatre.com/

Enjoy fresh food that is flavorful and cooked to perfection from SCAD’s Cafe Bon Appetit in Savannah with dinner for four for the low price of only $21.

Simply email Eric Davidson at eric.davidson@cafebonappetit.com by 2 PM Thursday Jan. 15. Please put FOHTY in the subject line. Remember to include your name and the number of dinners you would like to order in your email.  Please let him know that you were referred by SouthernMamas.com.

Don’t forget to share with your friends . After five referrals, you’ll receive a FREE meal.

Meals are ready for pick up (complete with reheating instructions) on Fridays between 3-6PM at Jo’s Cafe, 201 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Methods of payment include: credit card, cash.

Savor your meal & your no-cook Friday.

Learn more here. 

SCAD’s Cafe Bon Appetit,  http://scad.cafebonappetit.com/events/, 201 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, 31401 email eric.davidson@cafebonappetit.com. On Facebook here. SCAD’s Cafe Bon Appetit is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Take part in the annual “I LOVE KINDERMUSIK” week with Kindermusik in Savannah.

Enjoy door prizes, coloring contests, a fun community outreach project and Kindermusik’s SHARE THE LOVE discount.

Here’s how the SHARE THE LOVE discount works: IF you are enrolled for weekly classes in Kindermusik in Savannah in February, then you are automatically eligible. All you have to do is find ONE new-to-Kindermusik family that wants to join you for March classes, and BOTH of you will get to “share” one enrollment.

If your friend is enrolled by Feb. 28, then BOTH of you pay only 1/2 price for the month of March. That’s right… two enrollments for the price of one in March only – you both get 4 weeks of classes, AND all of the March home materials, for the cost of only ONE enrollment. Join in February to be eligible for this LOVE-ly one-time deal.

New Musical Monthly Playdate for the month of January

The musical playdate will be Wed. Jan. 21, 10AM. The theme: “On the Road!” It’s open for ages 0-7. All participants receive an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a BONUS gift at the end of class. Admission is $15. Siblings pay only $5. Enroll today, as spaces are limited.

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

FOR MORE PARENT & ME ACTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH & HILTON HEAD IS. , CLICK HERE. 

Savannah Hope Affiliates is offering two new grief recovery groups; a living the four agreements group; and yoga classes beginning at the end of January.

For more information, visit www.savhope.com.

Savannah Hope Affiliates in partnership with Hope Counseling Center in Savannah provides services & support to children & adults through an integrative approach to wellness.

Offerings range from parent training in educational advocacy, counseling, Grief Recovery Method groups or one-on-one sessions, play therapy, yoga for anxiety reduction & nutrition consultations.

Their staff is fully licensed and/or certified in their prospective fields & strive to offer hope instilling, uniquely tailored treatment plans and/or life paths that allows each child, family, adult, and/or couple to develop & obtain their goals in a supportive environment.

Learn more about Savannah Hope Affiliates’ therapeutic classes, educational consulting, grief recovery & their team here. 

Savannah Hope Affiliates, 37 West Fairmont Avenue, Suite 201 Savannah, 31406, email amcglynn.sha@gmail.com, tel.912.201.3025, savhope.com

The Pooler MOPS will host their free Annual Educational Fair on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from 9:30 AM – 1 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Pooler.

The Educational Fair features preschools, public school representatives, private schools, homeschool co-ops, early intervention programs and more.

Choosing an educational route can be confusing. At the fair parents can find out about the Chatham County lottery, explore preschools, check out private schools or find a homeschool group.

If a family is looking for education options for their little ones in the Savannah and surrounding area, this is the event to attend.

The following schools/organizations have confirmed plans to attend: Bible Baptist School, First Steps, The Habersham School, Kids Connection Preschool/Countryside Baptist, The Learning Treehouse in Rincon, Little Miracles Learning Center in Bloomingdale, Memorial Day School, FACES Homeschooling Co-op, Risen Savior Christian Academy, Growing in the Son Early Learning Christian Academy at Savannah Christian Church, Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Savannah Country Day School, St. Frances Cabrini, Trinity Preschool, a Chatham County public school representative for answering questions about the lottery and the public school options, Babies Can’t Wait(Early Intervention program), Teach Right, Preschool Intervention Program, The Sandbox Children’s Museum of Hilton Head, Classical Conversations homeschool group.

And more schools and organizations are being added daily!

For more information about the free Pooler MOPS Educational Fair, check the Pooler MOPS Facebook page here or contact Christine Darulla at PoolerMops@gmail.com.

Pooler MOPS Educational Fair
@ First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
1115 Hwy 80 East, Pooler, 31322
9:30AM-1PM Wed. Jan. 28

Pooler MOPS is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

You’re invited to take part in Stroller Strong Mom’s of Savannah’s Get Fit Challenge.

The Get Fit Challenge is a 10 week program that starts the week of January 19th and ends the week of March 30th.

It will include both a fitness assessment (during class time) and body composition assessment (before or after class) at the start and end of the program. The fitness assessment will include five different exercises that will be counted/timed. The body composition assessment will use a handheld bodyfat monitor.
You will receive points in the following ways:
-Class attendance
-Improvement in fitness assessment
-Improvement in body composition assessment
-How well you follow your nutrition goal

The Get Fit Challenge will happen during Stroller Strong Moms’ regular class days and times. The body composition testing will occur before or after class on those days.

Points will be tallied throughout the program and participants with the most points at the end of the 10 weeks will receive gift card prizes.  Participants will be divided into two groups based on the initial assessment results. This will make it fair across the board and encourage everyone to compete against others who are at their same fitness level.
You will take a before/after picture at class at the start and end of the program so you can see how much the hard work payed off!

Cost: $40 registration fee for the Get Fit Challenge. Payment can be made here.  Scroll halfway down and you will see it on the right side of the screen.

You have to be a member of SSM in order to participate in the Get Fit Challenge. But don’t worry, it’s easy to become a member. All you need to do is purchase a 1 month unlimited membership, 10 class pass, or 5 class pass. Check out the website and sign up to be a member at www.strollerstrongmoms.com.

Questions, concerns, comments can be sent to info@strollerstrongmoms.com

Sign up HERE

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Stroller Strong Moms offers stroller workout classes in Savannah, Richmond Hill,  Pooler where you can get a rigorous workout with your child in tow.

Newcomers are welcome & first class is free!

See the complete class schedule here. 

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah also offers indoor crossfit classes @ CrossFit SteadFast when temperatures are below freezing, a (well-deserved) Moms’ Night out & race of the month.

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here, Strollerwww.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/ Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Learn more about Savannah Honor Academy – where every student is an honor student – at an open house on Sunday, February 8th at 3pm.

The open house will be at the school, which is located in the JEA Community Center at 5111 Abercorn Street. Reservations are required and should be made through Marla Cocalis (773-573-7328 or MarlaCocalis@yahoo.com). Childcare will be provided.

Savannah Honor Academy is a new independent K-5th grade school in the midtown Savannah area with the following features:

• Small class-size (12 students in each class)
• Mixed-age classes (K-2 & 3-5)
• Non-religious
• Private ($695/month with scholarship opportunities)
• Home-like environment
• Emphasis on inquiry, exploration, & critical thinking
• Project-based
• Meaningful assessment
• Teacher/Family collaboration
• Fun

Click here for more information.

Connect with Savannah Honor Academy on Facebook here.

Savannah Honor Academy, 5111 Abercorn St.Savannah, 31405 (2nd floor of JEA Community Center) email marlacocalis@yahoo.com, 773-573-7328 www.SavannahHonorAcademy.com, On Twitter here.   On Facebook here. Savannah Honor Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser