Sunday, April 20

Celebrate Easter at The Melting Pot of Savannah with your family.

The Melting Pot of Savannah will be open noon to 4 p.m. They’ll feature their Crave Combo including Salad, Cheese, a premium dipper plate, chocolate fondue all for $23.50 per person.

Make reservations by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah (912) 349-5676

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.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER 2014 EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE.

Easter Egg 5k & Family Fun Fest
Lake Shore Neighborhood, Port Wentworth
Sat April 19 2014
Open to the public

Benefits:
•Kids Run
•Electronic Non-Chip Timing
•The ERS Custom Race Bib with awesome Free stuff
•First time race course

Schedule:
Packet Pickup: 10am to 6pm Friday Prior to the Race Location TBD
Race Day Registration opens: 7:00am
Close of Race Day Registration 8:45am
Race Start 9:00am

Endurance Race Services Savannah is Savannah’s stop for 5k, 10k, Halfs and fun runs including Mud Runs. They provide management, registration and event promotion service for local charity races here.

Enjoy the Endurance Race Services Race Guarantee
No Fear Race Registration, Signed up for an ERS Race and find you can’t run it for any reason, we will refund 100% of the race price up until the close of online registration. You can transfer your registration to another runner or your registration value to another race which will save you the additional credit card and website convenience fee.

Have questions about Easter Egg 5k? Contact Endurance Race Services by clicking here.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER 2014 EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE.

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 our prom clientele. Parents can rest assured that alcohol will not be served at any prom table.

Prom PACKAGE
$32 per student*
3 Course Dinner
Choice of Cheese Fondue
Royal Entree – Premium Filet Mignon, Breast of Chicken, Pacific White Shrimp, Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli
Choice of Chocolate Fondue
Complimentary Specialty Drink (non-alcoholic)

To arrive at prom at the desired time, students should allow two hours for dining plus travel time to the homecoming. Larger parties should allow an additional 30 minutes.

Make reservations by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah (912) 349-5676

Stay connected with The Melting Pot of Savannah on Facebook here and on Twitter here.

*All prom pricing does not include tax or gratuity. Not valid with other promotions. Prom promotion only available to students on the day of their prom.

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.

You and your family are invited to “Walk with Jesus,” an Easter event for families, 2 PM on Saturday April 12, 2014 at First Christian Church in Savannah. FREE & open to the public.

You and your family are invited to walk with Jesus from his entrance into Jerusalem to the discovery of his empty tomb. Discover Easter and the events leading up to it in a way you and your children will never forget!

The perfect way to prepare for Holy Week! Free! Fun! Family-oriented! Please call at 912-236-8271 or contact Pastor Heath at pastor.heath.fcc@gmail.com  if you have questions.

First Christian Church, 711 E. Victory Drive in Savannah, www.facebook.com/FCCofSavannah First Christian Church Preschool is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER 2014 EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE.

Everyone loves a GIVEAWAY!

Head over to Coastal Kids Market’s Facebook page by clicking here and tell them what you hope to find at the sale and you’ll be entered to win 2 preview tickets and a $25 gift certificate.

Winner will be randomly selected and announced on Facebook at noon this Friday, March 28th. Consignor registration is open though Sunday, March 30th at midnight. Click here to register.

Based on popular demand, CKM has moved to a NEW easy to find location: The Ramada Inn – 301 Governor Treutlen Rd Pooler, GA 31322

Spring 2014 Sale hours are:
Wednesday, April 2nd: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Consignors/Volunteers ONLY
Thursday, April 3rd: 5:00pm Charity Hour – $10 entry fee that CKM will donate to The Dream Campaign 6 pm – 8 pm – open to the public
Friday, April 4th: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
**Select items half-price on Saturday

Coastal Kids Market, Upscale Spring 2014 Consignment Sale is April 3-5 , Pooler, GA, http://coastalkidsmarket.com/ (912) 655-4686, email contacts@coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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

For more local Easter 2014 events, click here.

Free admission to Georgia Buffalo Ranch on Family Fun Day, 10 AM-5 PM Sat. April 5 2014. There are fees for concessions, buggy tours  & hay rides.

Georgia Buffalo Ranch is open to the public. Bring the kids out to the Georgia Buffalo Ranch to take a ranch tour, feed the buffalo or visit the Trading Post, meet Belle the Donkey & her buddy Donkey.
Spring 2014 Hours for the Georgia Buffalo Ranch & Trading Post.
Wednesday – Friday ~ 10am – 4pm
Saturday’s ~ 10am – 5pm

Georgia Buffalo Ranch, 11495 US Hwy 17, Townsend, Ga 31331 tel: (855) 242-2833 email GeorgiaBuffalo@gmail.com , www.GeorgiaBuffalo.com

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREE SPRING 2014 EVENTS PAGE BY CLICKING HERE.

Scribble Art Studio Summer Camp 2014 in Savannah & Pooler. Sign up by clicking here for June & July 2014 camps. Camps are 10am-1pm Locations: Downtown 37th St or Pooler For Ages 4-7

Cost: $150 for One Week at Scribble!

Discounts
*10% off Sibling Discount
*15% off Early Bird Discount [for sign-ups before May 1st]
* 1/2 off when you sign-up with a friend [for sign-ups before May 1st]
*20% off when you sign-up for a week with us and the Clay Spot (Only the best discount applies)

Pay your deposit online 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

FOR MORE SUMMER CAMPS 2014, CLICK ON OUR NEW SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE HERE.

The Academy of Dance will perform Beauty & the Beast on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2 PM at the historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street, Chippewa Square. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling 912-335-7323 or emailing sepistis@aol.com.

This is an ideal 90 minute performance for school field trips and homeschooled students. Cost is $5 per student with chaperones being free of charge.

The Academy of Dance in Savannah offers ballet classes at their studio at 74 W. Montgomery Crossroads (across from Summit Gymnastics) and will offer a variety of summer camps (listed in the SouthernMamas Summer Camps 2014 guide here.)

1 in 88 Children is diagnosed with Autism.

Stoller Strong Moms in Savannah plans to to help Autism Speaks figure out why!

In Columbus, GA, Stroller Strong Moms will host a race to benefit Autism Speaks. There is a Virtual Run option for those who do not live near Columbus. Savannah is on board with the Virtual Run! On FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH AT 7:30PM AT FORSYTH PARK, Stroller Strong Moms will host a GLOW IN THE DARK Virtual 5K run/walk for Autism. All the blue glow you can imagine will be PROVIDED.

Participants are asked to follow the link below to register for the virtual run. Once registered they will receive confirmation and a printable bib. They will also be mailed a race t-shirt on April 19th, the day after the race in Columbus!

Registration is only $20 and ALL of the proceeds will go to Autism Speaks!

To register for the virtual run, click here .

There will be HUGE PRIZES for the participants who get the most amount of friends and family to sign up (near or far). Click here for the Facebook event for Light Up Savannah for Autism & please let Stroller Strong Moms know if you are coming!

Stroller Strong Moms looks forward to having you all at this event.

Let’s light up SAVANNAH blue for Autism!

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com , www.strollerstrongmoms.com Stroller  Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

We love this FREE annual Savannah kids’ event: Teddy Bear Hospital

The 24th Annual Teddy Bear Hospital will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, April 5, Memorial University Medical Center. It’s sponsored by The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.

Children age 10 and younger are invited to bring their favorite toy to a mock hospital for a checkup. The children learn about the hospital and get to visit with many other community volunteers, including firefighters, police officers, rescue dogs, and more.

FOR MORE SPRING 2014 SAVANNAH KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale is a great place to find amazing deals on gently-used Spring/Summer clothing or children’s furniture or toys or books.

The dates of this year’s Spring sale are March 28th and March 29th. Little Lambs sale benefits First Presbyterian Preschool on Washington Avenue in Savannah’s Ardsley Park.

If you would like more information about shopping, selling or volunteering at the sale, please click here to learn more.

Little Lambs organizers are looking forward to another great sale this spring and are excited to see returning sellers and shoppers!

Stay connected by ‘liking” Little Lambs on Facebook by clicking here!

Sale location
First Presbyterian Church
520 Washington Avenue Savannah, GA

Sale dates
Sale opens to the public Friday, March 28, 9 AM-2 PM and 5:30-7:30 PM
Saturday, March 29, 9AM-Noon (Many items 50% off)

Sign up to Volunteer at Little Lambs Here!

Little Lambs Spring 2014 Consignment Sale, First Presbyterian Preschool, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, http://fpcschool.com/little-lambs/ On Facebook here.

Blessings In A Book Bag Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Healthy Body Healthy Minds Extravaganza

Healthy Body Healthy Minds will be held on March 29 from 12-3pm at the West Broad Street YMCA.

This is a community wide event which is free and open to the public that will include: family friendly activities for all ages, local media specialist and talents, exhibits and activities provided by local organizations, businesses, the BIBB staff and board members.

The mission: to register as many people in the community for affordable health care and to raise consciousness amongst the inner city community on the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy life style.

Healthy Body Healthy Minds is an informational health fair and field day that will include; Assistance in registering for affordable health care, free food, health screenings, line dance classes, Zumba lessons, Salsa lessons, a massive tug of war competition; an Uno tournament, prizes, live entertainment by Infallible Funk, Natural hair seminars and a runway show by Natural hair specialist Alia. To get more information and to find out how to volunteer go to www.blessingsinabookbag.org

Sponsors include Clear Channel Communications, Curtis V. Cooper, JC Lewis, Hands On Savannah, SAMS Club, Strength Of Nature, Savannah State University, Savannah Technical College, and the West Broad Street YMCA.

About Blessings in a Book Bag
Blessings In A Book Bag (BIBB) is a newly developed non-profit organization in Savannah Georgia. BIBB feeds over 50 students and families at Otis Brock Elementary every Friday afternoon. Monday through Friday students eat at school but on the weekends the need is still there. The organization provides 50 students with book bags filled with easy to prepare, nonperishable foods to sustain them and their families over the weekends so that on Monday morning students return back to school nourished and ready to learn.
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MISSION: Blessings in a Book Bag Inc. wants to insure that impoverished elementary school children are fed on the weekends throughout the school year.
VISION: Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program.
Contact: Tonya Ferguson, PR Director 912-631-8983 /blessinginabookbag@gmail.com

You’re invited to a huge Easter Egg Hunt at Grayson Stadium in Savannah’s Daffin Park.

LifeBridge Church is partnering with the Sand Gnats to hold the event in Grayson Stadium at 1401 E Victory Dr., Savannah, 31404 on Saturday, April 19, 11am – 1pm.

The event will include several hunts, separated by age groups. In addition, the local band “Tell Scarlet” will play.

There will be inflatables and a visit from Gnate the Gnat and the Easter Bunny! The event is free and all are welcome.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS 2014 & KID-FRIENDLY EASTER EVENTS, CLICK HERE.  (Easter 2014 is April 20 2014)

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Savannah Gives Back

Restaurant Launches Fundraiser for Local Savannah Toddler

Emma Duke with her mom

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint at 7805 Abercorn St #2, takes charge to help raise money for a local Savannah toddler who suffers from severe medical issues. Emma Duke, of Savannah, Ga. is not your ordinary toddler. With an immune deficiency and a severe spine abnormality, she spends many of her days in treatment and therapy. So when Uncle Maddio’s management team, learned that Emma would be going through a comprehensive surgery this summer, they leapt into action, planning a fundraiser for Emma and her medical bills.

Maddio’s manager Ashley, says “Having a child with disabilities is never easy, and the cost of treatment is even harder. We hope to make an impact on this family’s life by helping to lessen the stress of hefty medical bills.”.

Eat @ Uncle Maddio’s Tues. March 25 to help Emma

Throughout the day on March 25th, Uncle Maddio’s will donate 10% of daily sales to the Duke Family. There will also be performances from the International Coastal Youth Choir. Local musicians Amy Taylor, Hugh Russell and Gambol are all donating their time and talent for the event.

More information about the event is available by clicking here.
For any questions about our event, or how to get involved, please email us at Abercorn@unclemaddios.com  or call 912.777.4479

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, 7805 Abercorn Street #2, Savannah, 31406, (912) 777-4479 email abercorn@unclemaddios.com, On Facebook here.  Uncle Maddio’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

Monkey Bubbles Puppet Workshop & Show @ the Puppet People Studio, 3119 Furber Ave., Savannah 31404
Bring your young ones to this weekday event on Friday, March 28th @ 11 AM

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE by clicking here.

Contact 912.355.3366, email puppets@puppetpeople.com  or visit www.PuppetPeople.com

Puppet People, 912.355.3366, www.PuppetPeople.com , email puppets@puppetpeople.com , 3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404 Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Big Nasty Mud Run x5: April 5 2014 in Bloomingdale
The mud is calling, join the thousands who have gone before you and challenge The Big Nasty Mud Run.

It is time for the 5th running of the Big Nasty. Sign up now for the most fun you can have playing in the mud. It is a test of your strength and endurance. It is a huge fundraiser for multiple charities and at the end of this challenge you will have forge a memory fit for a life time.
4.7 Miles, 30 obstacles, Lots of Mud.
•You must be 13 years of age
•Run solo or with a teammate (Team info here. )
•Compete or run just for the fun of it
•More Mud but Less Money, as much as $40 less per person
•Just 15 mins from Savannah, Ga with easy access from I-95
•Kids’ Run 7:45 AM and 11:05 AM (free with adult Registration)

To register or for more info, click here.

Endurance Race Services, LLC is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.savannahraces.com/

You sacrifice a lot of things for your kids. If your smile was one of them, Beyond Exceptional Dentistry can help you reclaim a beautiful, youthful smile.

And there’s no time like the spring time to fix a smile that is making you unhappy and get one you will be happy to share for all the special occasions of your kids’ lives.

It’s Never Too Late to Get Straight

Many of us never had the opportunity to get braces when we were kids. Others of us either had straight teeth as kids or got braces, but they got crooked over time.

Crooked teeth can give your smile character, and if you’re happy with them, it’s great, as long as you can keep them clean and don’t get food stuck in them. But if your crooked teeth make you unhappy, you can get them straight at virtually any time in your life, as long as your mouth is generally healthy.

Invisalign is a great way to get your teeth straightened without braces. Instead of metal wires, it uses clear plastic aligners. They fit on your teeth like a mouthguard, one for the upper teeth and one for the lower, if you’re getting both straightened. They’re practically invisible, and you can remove them for eating, cleaning your teeth, or for special occasions. You wear an aligner for about two weeks, then move on to the next one.

Invisalign takes about as long as braces, but it’s a lot more convenient, comfortable, and discreet.

For getting a straight smile faster, we offer “instant orthodontics.” You can get a straight smile in less than a month! In this procedure, we don’t move your teeth, we reshape them so that they’re straight, using porcelain veneers and sometimes dental crowns.

This is also a great way to get rid of a gap between your teeth, or take care of small peg laterals or a single “snaggletooth” that makes you self-conscious about your smile.

Read more by clicking here.

Beyond Exceptional Dentistry in Savannah & Bluffton, www.braddurhamdmd.com, (912) 234-8282, email office@braddurhamdmd.com Beyond Exceptional Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Wright Clarkson, Storyteller & Musician

Get ready for Earth Day with this special “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!” program

StoryGuy Wright Clarkson combines musical instruments and costumes with his knowledge of cultures, traditions, myths and legends to lead his listeners to new worlds. He has taken a family heritage and infused it with an energy that makes each performance a magical experience that will spark a child’s imagination and fuel a youngster’s desire to learn. For ages 3 and older.

Hinesville Library, 368‐4003
Monday, April 14, 10:30 a.m.

Midway‐Riceboro Library, 884‐5742
Monday, April 14, 4 p.m.

Thunderbolt Library, 354‐5864
Tuesday, April 15, 11 a.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925‐5432
Tuesday, April 15, 4 p.m.

Bull Street Library, 652‐3600
Wednesday, April 16, 10:30 a.m.

Rincon Library, 826‐2222
Wednesday, April 16, 4:30 p.m.

Pooler Library, 748‐0471
Thursday, April 17, 10:30 a.m.

Islands Library, 897‐6233
Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m.

S.W. Chatham Library, 925‐8305
Thursday, April 17, 4:30 p.m.

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Stop by the Georgia State Railroad Museum in downtown Savannah this Sat. & Sun. March 22 & 23 2014 for a celebration of all things steam. There’s something for everyone with great behind the scenes tours, site tours by steam train and introducing…. the museum’s BRAND NEW Locomotion Lab!

General admission pricing applies for this great weekend – as always, members are FREE.

LOCOMOTION LAB
A Family Learning Space

This exciting new family space combines science, technology and fun with tons of self guided learning activities for all ages. Including the museum’s famous train table, a reading area, K’nex for older kids, an interactive steam locomotive diagram and much more.

For this very first open weekend Georgia State Railroad will debut two guided activities:
The Smoke Stack: Bernoulli’s Principle at 11:00 on March 22 & 23
Wood Block Floor: Tessallation at 2:00 on March 22 & 23

SPECIAL GUIDED TOURS

Celebrate steam with Georgia State Railroad Museum. There will be guided tours and fun behind-the-scenes looks into the Back Shops. For the full schedule CLICK HERE.

There will also be blacksmithing demonstrations from 10:00am until 4:00pm on both days

Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, 31401, http://chsgeorgia.org/Railroad-Musuem.html ,
Georgia State Railroad Museum is part of Coastal Heritage Society, which is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Summer Camps 2014 Guide. See it by clicking here.

Find the perfect summer camp for your kids in our SouthernMamas.com Savannah Summer Camp Guide 2014! Browse a wide range of summer camps throughout the Greater Savannah & Lowcountry area—you’re bound to find a camp that’s ideal for your child. Check out our new 2014 Summer Camps Guide by clicking here.

JA Soccer Academy Summer Camps: Available in Savannah and Hilton Head – Ages 4 through 16 presented by JA Soccer Academy & Storm Soccer Academy

These camps are the perfect soccer camp to improve in all areas of the game.  These camps are beneficial for beginners as well as advanced players.  From Sweet Feet aged players to the highest level of youth soccer participants, JA Soccer Academy Camps/.Storm Soccer Academy Camps offer a unique, dynamic soccer environment in which players master the mental, physical, and technical skills of the game.

Storm Soccer Academy camps are perfect for all ages and all levels from beginners to advanced players.

Storm Soccer Academy camps offer a unique, dynamic soccer environment that every player loves and wants to come back for!

Don’t want to take the summer off? Looking to get ahead? Storm Soccer Academy participants will love the training environment as this is the perfect local opportunity to continue developing with Storm over the summer. Choose the camp and program that fits your needs and schedule

JA Soccer Academy Summer Camps has an option for everybody in Savannah, Hilton Head and the surrounding areas.

The full day schedule runs from 9:00 to 4:00 while the half day schedule is from 9:00 to noon.  For more info, click here.

Camp will be offered at the following locations and dates:

FOR SOCCER SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULES, CLICK HERE.  

Storm Academy & Sweet Feet Academy, http://stormsocceracademy.com/, email bradnein@stormsocceracademy.com, (912) 257-3989, On Facebook here.  Storm Academy & Sweet Feet Academy are SouthernMamas.com advertisers

Read our Savannah Summer Camps 2014 Guide by clicking here.

Easter 2014: FREE Spring Carnival & Easter Egg Hunt, Savannah
Saturday April 12 2014
11 AM-2 PM

New Convenant Church and Preschool is moving their annual open-to-the-public FREE Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Carnival to Baldwin Park neighborhood in Savannah this year. (In years past, it’s been held in Hull Park in Savannah’s Ardsley Park)

Activities include egg hunts, games, prizes, food and more. A day of family fun you will be sure to enjoy.
11 AM-2 PM Sat. April 12 2014
Baldwin Park playground @ E. 41st St. and Atlantic Ave., Savannah, 31401
FREE and open to the public. All are welcome!
(912) 232-7012 or 232-5658.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS 2014 & KID-FRIENDLY EASTER EVENTS, CLICK HERE.  (Easter 2014 is April 20 2014)

Savannah Summer Camps 2014 Guide. See it by clicking here.

Find the perfect summer camp for your kids in our SouthernMamas.com Savannah Summer Camp Guide 2014! Browse a wide range of summer camps throughout the Greater Savannah & Lowcountry area—you’re bound to find a camp that’s ideal for your child. Check out our new 2014 Summer Camps Guide by clicking here.

Read our Savannah Summer Camps 2014 Guide by clicking here.