Free “Your State Parks Day” Saturday, September 28, 2013

Join Georgians in a celebration of our State Parks & Historic Sites with free admission on Saturday, September 28. Sponsored by Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, the statewide event showcases how parks enrich communities and the importance of local volunteerism. Choose from activities ranging from trail maintenance and river cleanups, to guided hikes and golf tournaments.

Put away your wallet and pull out your work gloves. Visitors to Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites will not pay for parking or admission on Saturday, September 28 as part of the statewide “Your State Parks Day.” Sponsored by the Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, with support from REI, the celebration highlights the importance of volunteerism and the many ways that recreation enriches communities. Parking is normally $5 at state parks, and admission ranges from $2.50 to $10 at state historic sites.

The statewide event includes numerous volunteer projects and family-friendly programs. A complete list of events and volunteer projects can be found at GeorgiaStateParks.org/parks-day.

Friends is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Georgia’s state parks and historic sites in many ways. Some members raise funds for specific projects, others lead programs such as bird walks, and some help with maintenance. Many support the organization simply by purchasing annual memberships or making donations.

Free parking and admission during “Your State Parks Day” is available to all Georgia residents and visitors. Participating locations can be found on GeorgiaStateParks.org, and includes Black Rock Mountain, Crooked River, Sweetwater Creek, Dahlonega Gold Museum, Reed Bingham, Etowah Indian Mounds, Indian Springs and dozens of other destinations. Because Stone Mountain, Jekyll Island and Lake Lanier are not operated by the Department of Natural Resources’ State Parks Division, they are not included in the free day. The day-long celebration is also in honor of National Public Lands Day and is a Georgia SHAPE Initiative.
When:
Saturday, September 28, 2013
7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
@ more than 60 State Parks & Historic Sites across Georgia including Skidaway Is. State Park, Wormsloe, Fort McAllister and find more here:

More info:
1-800-864-7275
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org
www.FriendsofGaStateParks.org

Did you know that certain items at Tater Bugs in Pooler – Savannah’s only cloth diaper store & more – qualify for the tax-free holiday?

In addition to this, Tater Bugs will be offering an additional 10% on several brands during Georgia’s tax-free weekend, which is this Friday & Sat. Aug. 9 & 10!

For details, visit Tater Bugs’ Facebook page here..

Come see Tater Bugs for all your cloth diaper and natural parenting needs.

They carry: environmentally friendly products for all ages Charlie’s Soap and Rockin’ Green products Cj’s BUTTer Boba and Tula carriers Essential oils Dr Bronners products Gift Certificates Consignment Gift Registry Ju Ju Be and much more!

Tater Bugs takes orders over the phone and will ship anywhere in the US. Call 912-656-7326.

Stay connected to Tater Bugs events & more by liking their Facebook page here.

Tater Bugs also has a play area for kids and an area where mommies can relax & feed their babies anyway they choose.

Tater Bugs cloth diaper boutique, www.taterbugssavannah.com, 912-656-7326, email leslie@taterbugssavannah.com  309 Hwy 80 Pooler, Georgia 31322

When you take kids to tour national parks, you never know how much they are getting out of the visit. Especially for those of us moms who aren’t exactly history experts.

Which is why you need to pick up the Junior Ranger booklets at the visitor centers of national parks you visit. The Junior Ranger program kids engage more during the visits.

Junior Ranger booklets have activities about the national parks for ages 5-12. Junior ranger books are free to any visitor and usually are available at the visitors’ centers. Often, similar programs with more advanced activities are also available for older kids. Just ask at the site’s visitor center.

While doing the activities, children enjoy earning a badge and a certificate.

Nearby national parks/monuments that have Junior Ranger programs include:
*Fort Pulaski National Monument, on U.S. 80 en route to Tybee Island. Info on the Fort Pulaski Junior Program here.
*Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie national monuments, Charleston, S.C. Info on these forts Junior Ranger program here.
*Cumberland Island National Seashore, Ga. More info here.
*Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island. Info on the Fort Frederica National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.
*Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon. Info on Ocmulgee’s National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.

Because of sell-out shows last week, Savannah Children’s Theatre added two performances of the musical 42nd Street, which will be August 9-10 Friday and Saturday at 7pm,

42nd Street has 50 performers and at some points all on stage at once – tap dancing!

This show sold out on opening weekend earlier this month, so these two extra shows were added.

Tickets can be purchased at www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org or by calling 912-238-9015 or at the theatre box office.

The Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 East Victory Drive, in the Crossroads Shopping Center.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, CLICK HERE.

The Savannah Children’s 2013-2014 Main Stage Musicals will be DISNEY’S TARZAN and SHREK THE MUSICAL!

HWY 21 DRIVE IN, BEAUFORT, S.C.

If you’re summer to-do bucket list includes hauling the kids to an old-fashioned Drive In movie theater, check out Hwy. 21 Drive In in Beaufort, S.C.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND TRIPLE FEATURE
8PM “MONSTERS U” G,” DESPICABLE ME 2″ PG & “MORTAL INSTRUMENT: CITY OF BONES” PG13 DETAILS HERE.

ADMISSION:
ADULTS $7.00,
CHILDREN 5-12 $3.00 (4 & UNDER FREE),
MILITARY W/ID $6.00, SENIORS $6.00 (60 & OVER).
Prices include Sales & Admission Taxes
The Drive In accepts most major credit cards.

For directions or to see what’s playing, click here or follow the Drive In on Facebook here.

Hwy 21 Drive In, 55 Parker Dr, Beaufort, South Carolina 29906, tel (843) 846-4500, Email hwy21drivein@embarqmail.com
http://www.hwy21drivein.com

JESUP DRIVE-IN

There’s also a drive in theatre in Jesup, Ga., which is a farther trek from Savannah than Beaufort.  For info on the Jesup Drive-In schedule, click here
$7. 00 Regular Adult admission
$6.00 Military, Seniors and local law enforcement officers (peace officers) with ID
$3.00 Child admission (4 – 11)
3 and under free, 12 and up as an adult
Vehicle Food Permit $5

Follow the Jesup Drive-In on Facebook here.

Jesup Drive-In, 3686 Savannah Hwy. Jesup, Ga 31545 tel 912-559-2183 (office) or 912-427-7254 movieline, email jesupdrivein@yahoo.com, http://www.jesupdrivein.com

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

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties. 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.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Calling all Princesses and Pirates! You are most cordially invited to attend the Happily Ever After Ball on Sunday, Aug 25 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Brockington Hall, 213 East Hall Street.

The Happily Ever After Ball is a charity children’s costume party! 100% of proceeds from the event go to The Next Generation benefitting The Children’s Hospital of Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Come dressed for the occasion as a royal good time will be had by all!

Children will be able to meet their favorite princess or pirate, sword fight with Captain Jack, get dolled up at Rapunzel’s Hair Palace, capture your Tinkerbell Adventure with Christine Hall and go under the sea with The Little Mermaid.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased online at HAPPILYEVERAFTERBALL.EVENTBRITE.COM and at local retailers Blue Belle, Rob’s at Drayton Tower or J. Paige. Each magical ticket admits one adult or one child. Hurry to get yours because there are a limited number of tickets for sale and this event will sell out!

For more info, click here.  For event details, click here.
HAPPILYEVERAFTERBALL.EVENTBRITE.COM – www.happilyeverafterball.eventbrite.com

Coastal Parents of Multiples is group for parents of multiples in Savannah!

The group provides information, connection, advice & support.

For more information, visit the Coastal Parents of Multiples Web site by clicking here. Email: cpom.sav@gmail.com

Are you visiting the Savannah and stuck for childcare for a night out ?

Do you live in the area and have a hard time finding a great babysitter you can trust ?

Don’t leave yourself stuck. Visit www.GuardianAngelsSittingService.com  today to reserve your babysitter. Guardian Angels are licensed, bonded and insured and screen all sitters.

Visit Guardian Angels Sitting Service website by clicking here to reserve your sitter today !

“Like” Guardian Angels Sitting Service on Facebook here. Learn more about how Guardian Angel Sitting Services works on YouTube here.

Guardian Angels Sitting Service, serving Savannah, Hilton Head Is., Bluffton & beyond, www.guardianangelssittingservice.com/, Toll Free Phone/Fax: 877-470-4277, Local: 843-681-4277, email SCinfo@guardianangelssittingservice.com Guardian Angels Sitting Service is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Book a Birth Session and receive a free maternity session (valued at $275) with the Art of Birth by Dusti Lynn Photography, Savannah.

Subject to availability as only two birth sessions per month are accepted. To book a birth session, you must pay a $200 non-refundable deposit with the remaining balance due 4 weeks before your estimated due date.

Dusti offers a personalized gift registry link so that friends and family can purchase gift certificates to be applied to your birth session. Deposit for the birth session must be paid in the month of August to qualify to receive the free maternity session!

For FAQs regarding the birth sessions, please check out this link: http://www.dustilynnphotography.com/birth-session-faqs/

To check out Dusti’s style of capturing birth sessions, check out this photo slideshow of her work – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYQCBIXx3SY

Contact Dusti to check book your birth session consultation – 912-661-4641 or dusti@theARTofbirth.com , www.theARTofbirth.com

The Art of Birth by Dusti Lynn Photography, www.theARTofbirth.com, On Facebook here,  912-661-4641,  dusti@theARTofbirth.com The Art of Birth by Dusti Lynn Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Georgia

Georgia’s two-day sales-tax free weekend begins Friday morning, Aug. 9, and ends at close of business Saturday, Aug. 10. More information concerning the 2013 sales tax holiday and tax exempt items can be found under the Sales Tax tab on the state department of revenue website at https://etax.dor.ga.gov/hottopics.aspx.

2013 brings Tybee Island’s 3rd Annual Surfers for Autism event.

Salt2Sand Surf Co. is looking to host the 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament and Fundraiser for the Surfers for Autism Organization.

On August 11th, 2013, North Beach Grill is assisting in hosting this fundraiser. Registration for the tournament will be promptly at 12:30 PM. The Cornhole Tournament will begin at 1 PM on August 11, 2013 and local favorites Domino Effect, Kota Mundi and The Trains Wrecks will jam all afternoon until 5 PM.

In addition to the Cornhole Tournament, tons of items will be included in the silent auction, ranging from custom art work to hand crafted clothing and jewelry.

This event and tournament is designed to raise money for the Surfers For Autism Organization. This is a fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds raised by Salt2Sand Surf Co. will go directly to the Surfers for Autism Organization. Cornhole teams will be two-person teams. Buy-in for the event is $50 per team. Winners will win a “STAYCATION” for 3 nights on Tybee Island.

This is a family friendly event and the public is welcome. Surfers For Autism brings so much to the community every September with their annual event by the pier that Salt2Sand Surf Co. wanted a chance to give back to their organization! This year’s event will be held on September 7, 2013. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun, music, sun and fundraising.

RSVP to the event thru Salt2Sand Surf Co on Facebook. http://salt2sand.com/blog/27/

Check out the new kids’ yoga, dance & music class offered at Ganesha’s Place in Savannah.

The six-week class starts Aug. 16 and runs until Sept. 20, Fridays 9:30-10:15 AM. Cost: $75. For ages 16 mths to 3 yrs with caregiver.

Contact Kate at kate@ganeshasplace.com for more information.

You’re also invited to bring your kids to the open house at Ganesha’s Place  from 9:30-11:30 AM Aug. 10. The open house at the Savannah yoga studio will feature new kids’ classes and teachers. Check out the studio & see what Ganesha’s Place has to offer.

Ganesha’s Place offers a variety of yoga classes as well as therapeutic classes including yoga for special needs kids, children with autism & restorative yoga for caretakers.

What we love about Ganesha’s Place is that it’s a spot to explore, heal and have fun. Ganesha’s can be a place for the whole family: you’re not required to be athletic or wear special outfits. Yoga therapy at Ganesha’s regulates and improves the balance between health and wellness without the intimidating images of body contortions and “pretzels”.

Keep up with Ganesha’s Place on Facebook here.

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra Program AUDITIONS FALL 2013 – 2014 SEASON

Auditions For Beginning through Advanced Instrumental Music Students
• Debut Strings Ensemble
• Lyric Strings Ensemble
• Lyric Youth Orchestra
• Atlantic Chamber Orchestra
• Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra

Auditions will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013
Armstrong Fine Arts Hall
11935 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419

Weekly rehearsals Tuesday evenings for AAYO, Saturday mornings for other ensembles
Students auditioning for DEBUT STRINGS will need to prepare one scale and a short solo piece. For LYRIC STRINGS, students will need to play scales listed on the website and a short solo. Students auditioning for LYO-ACO-AAYO will need to play selected scales, a prepared solo, a required etude—all of which are available on the AAYO website here.

Musicians will be emailed an audition time, and all info/music required will be available on the AAYO website.
To schedule an audition, please email savaayo@yahoo.com
All audition info is available on our website at www.savaayo.org

MEMBERSHIP DUES: $125 per semester
Please inquire about family discounts and scholarship information.

Join one of Savannah’s most celebrated institutions, Leopold’s Ice Cream, as they celebrate their 94th birthday with a block party this summer.

The annual birthday block party is a favorite Savannah event and features live music, family games and activities, dance demonstrations and more. Attendees will enjoy free souvenir photos and 94-cent single scoops of the parlor’s famous flavors in a cup, cake or sugar cone. Last year, the party was so big, the entire block of Broughton Street in front of the ice cream shop had to be closed down.

This summer celebration takes place on Saturday, August 17 and free and open to kids of all ages. More info here.

Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 East Broughton, Savannah, 31401 912.234.4442

You’re invited to the Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market Opening Day: Sat., Sept. 6 2014, 9 am-1pm

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market will be at:
Islands Community Church
111 Waltour Road
Wilmington Island, Georgia

Free and open to the public. The market will feature food & non-food vendors; monthly guest chef; weekly special guest; story time; musical acts and non-profit events.

*No market 11.29.14

Open to the public Saturdays 9am-1pm

For more Farmer’s Markets in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Bluffton & Hilton Head Is., click here.

Call (912) 352-8404 or (912) 352-8065 for more info or click here. Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Stay connected by “liking” Maggie’s Morning School on Facebook here.

Maggie’s Morning School, 6610 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31405, www.maggiesmorningschool.org,  On Facebook here. (912) 352-8404, (912) 352-8065 Maggie’s Morning School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is now registering kids for 2013-2014 classes that begin Aug. 12. Different classes offered for various ages from walkers to 8 year olds.

Visit schedule and rates page for updated information. LOTS of new classes offered starting in August including:

Wiggle Worms 30 mins/week walkers – 2 yrs accompanied by adult GrassHoppers 45 mins/wk 2 to 3 yrs accompanied by adult Bumble Bees 60 mins/week 3 to 4 yrs FireFlies 60 mins/week 4 to 6 yrs DragonFlies 60 mins/week 6 to 8 yrs

JULY Special! Register with a friend during the month of July and each receive a $15 credit toward 2nd months class fees. Both registrations must be received same day to apply. Details here.

Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Birthday Parties
Leave the ENTERTAINMENT and MESS to Coach Val’s Tumblegym, which offers Birthday Parties customized to fit your child’s interests and theme. Good for ages 2 to 8 years old. Details here.

Classes are in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment! Tumblegym’s experienced staff will keep your little one moving while having a great time.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds. Their curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class.

Please “like” Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Facebook here to keep up with latest news and specials.

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off your initial class fee..

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Lingüa’s unique, innovative language learning model has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Economic Development Small Business Rock Star Awards and Red Tricycle.

In one semester, you or your children (or both!) will learn 15 real world, practical questions and answers and at least 15 directions in Spanish or Arabic.

Walk out of class and use them immediately, in almost any situation. Siblings attend together to make it easier on mom and dad!

Take advantage of this special offer only until August 11 and find out why Lingüa is the best thing happening for families who want más for their children!

Save 33% off the semester of group language classes for Spanish or Arabic. Classes take place in Richmond Hill and Pooler. Additional children may be able to receive additional discounts!

Contact Lingüa for more info bilingualfamilia.com , email bilingualfamilia@gmail.com www.facebook.com/lingua.U

Lingüa, www.bilingualfamilia.com, email bilingualfamilia@gmail.com, Lingüa is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

2013 Fall consignor registration now open @ Coastal Kids Market Fall 2013 Sale 

Coastal Kids Market is in the midst of planning their best market ever!

You do not want to miss this one so please go on over to www.coastalkidsmarket.com  and click on the registration tab for clear instructions on how to become a consignor. If you are new to consigning, just click on our consignor tab to get full details on how this popular seasonal market works. Before you are through, make sure to check out the benefits of volunteering (be the first ones in the door!!) and select a check-in time to drop off your own stash! Volunteer registration spots will be opening soon too!

Coastal Kids Market survey from the Spring market told CKM that shoppers really want more BOYS esp size 5T and up, GIRLS size 6 and up, SMOCKED boutique brands, toys and outdoor toys! Please see the Coastal Kids Market Web site for details on what is acceptable so that you won’t go to extra trouble tagging items that the market can’t accept.

Sale dates are:

Wednesday,September 11th,6 – 8 PM (Preview Party)
Volunteer hour at 5 PM & Charity Power 1/2 hour at 5:30 PM)-details to come
Thursday, September 12th, 6 – 8 PM (Charity Hour 5:00 PM)
Friday, September 13th, 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday, September 14th, 9 AM – 2 PM (some items 50% off)-New extended hours!

Visit the CKM Facebook page here.

If you any questions, please contact Allison @ contacts@coastalkidsmarket.com

Coastal Kids Market, Upscale Fall 2013 Consignment Sale is Sept. 12-14 , Pooler, GA, http://coastalkidsmarket.com/ (912) 655-4686, email contacts@coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You’re invited to the first ever Green Eggs & Ham Day at the WhistleStop Café this Saturday, August 3 from 11 AM to 1 PM.

This fun event will feature Storytime and crafting Dr. Seuss bookmarks hosted by Savannah Children’s Museum on location at the WhistleStop!

Besides the fun activities, kids will have the opportunity to have real green eggs and ham for lunch from the cafe’s special kid’s buffet including a fun “Yink’s Pink Drink”! This unique meal will be only $4.99! Grown-ups will have the chance to try the brand new WhistleStop Southern Special – a Southern buffet style meal with your choice meat and sides!

The fun won’t just be contained on the WhistleStop’s patio – Savannah Children’s Museum will feature food-themed activities all day. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” will be read at the 9:45 AM and 12:30 PM. Storytimes and at 10 AM kids will have the chance to put together a fun Dr. Seuss craft.

WhistleStop Café, 303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Savannah, GA 31401, (912) 651-3656, http://www.chsgeorgia.org/Whistlestop-Cafe.html