Bravo Savannah Arts Academy named 4th best high school in Georgia

April 22nd, 2013

Savannah Arts Academy Named 4th Best High School in Georgia Congratulations Savannah Arts Academy, which was ranked 4th best high school in Georgia in U.S. News and World Report Education 2013 Best High Schools. See it here.

Top Ranked GA Schools       

To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold or silver medal.

#1Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, Lawrenceville, Ga.
#2DeKalb School of the Arts, Avondale Estates, Ga.
#3 Davidson Fine Arts, Augusta, Ga.
#4Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Savannah 31405
#5Columbus High School, Columbus Ga.
#6Chamblee Charter High School, Atlanta, Ga.
#7Lassiter High School, Marietta, Ga.
#8Norcross High School, Norcross, Ga.
#9Duluth High School, Duluth, Ga.
#10Parkview High School, Lilburn, Ga.

See the full list here.

Only 18 Summers, Make This One Count! Up to 30% Disney discount

April 22nd, 2013

Disney Summer 2013 Room Discount Our little ones don’t stay little for long, and with only 18 summers to make lifelong memories, what are your plans for this summer?

Maybe a family trip to Walt Disney World? For a limited time you can SAVE UP TO 30% on your resort stay at Disney this summer.

This promotion is available at select hotels and stays most nights from June 13 to August 13, 2013. And when you add a minimum 4-day Magic Your Way Ticket to make it a package, you’ll get a discount on your tickets too!

Some 6-day, 5-night packages are as low as $67 per person, per day for a family of 4 at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort.

Hurry, because booking for this promotion ends on June 14th and availability is limited. Contact Tara McCoy at Enchanted Travel for your no-obligation vacation quote or details.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Enchanted Travel, 843.284.3241 Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/enchantedtravel Tara McCoy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Summer Camps 2013 @ Maggie’s Morning School for toddlers to 2nd graders

April 22nd, 2013

Savannah Summer Camps 2013 @ Maggie's Morning School for toddlers to 2nd gradersFor over 30 years, Maggie’s Morning School has offered a hands-on, creative and child centered environment.

Give your child the gift of an active and fun-filled summer.

Topical weekly themes invite toddlers, pre-schoolers & younger elementary children to enjoy arts and crafts, music & movement, group games, story time, cooking and science, water and sensory play, dramatic play themes, and much more! The Ice Cream Truck visits every Friday. School agers will have weekly field trips. The goal is to provide each child with a safe, happy, play based childhood where they can invent, explore, and create. Come visit this NAEYC accredited school and see for yourself why Maggie’s Morning School is “The Creative Alternative. Learn more or register by clicking here.

Summer Schedules/Classes

Dates: June 3 – August 9

Choose from 2, 3, or 5 half or full days options. Choose one week or all ten

Hours:
7:30 – 6:00 full day
9:00 – 1:00 half day

Toddlers (18 months by Sept. 1) and Twos – Our Toddlers and Twos are gaining independence and want to try new activities. Your child will gain self-help and social skills while enjoying arts and crafts, books and music, puzzles and games, dancing, water and sensory play, and much more!

Preschool (3’s and 4’s)
Our preschoolers are all about making friends and creative play! We’ll have lots of fun with arts and crafts, sensory and water play, puppets, science, puzzles and games, music and movement, cooking, blocks and dramatic play, special visitors and much more.

School–Agers (Entering Kindergarten – Entering 2nd grade)
What fun we have planned! Creative and open ended play in all interest centers with lots of hands on BIG art, crafts, water and sensory activities, blocks and LEGOS, dramatic play, science experiments, table games, special visitors, and weekly field trips!

Fees
1 time registration fee:
Half Day $25.00
Full Day $50.00

Half Day Option Fees:
2 day $50.00 week
3 day $70.00 week
5 day $95.00 week

Full day option fees
2 day $60.00 week
3 day $85.00 week
5 day $130.00 week

Learn more or register by clicking 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.

Summer Pottery Camp for Kids at Savannah’s Clay Spot

April 21st, 2013

Kids' Summer 2013 Pottery Camps at Savannah's Clay Spot

Kids ages 4-16 will have a blast creating in clay at Savannah’s Clay Spot Summer Pottery Camps. Fun themes will revolve around making projects both on and off the wheel. Kid’s will create special works of art that will last a lifetime.

June/July/Aug 2013 weekly camps Mon-Friday 9-12 noon

For more info click here or call Lisa Bradley- 912-509-4647

Discounts

If parents register beginning now until May 1st, they get a 15% discount. If parents register for both a Pottery Camp at Savannah’s Clay Spot and a Summer Art Camp at Scribble Art studio they can get a 20% discount off of each camp. Only one discount applies.

Savannah’s Clay Spot is at 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, GA 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.

For all information either call Lisa Bradley at 912-509-4647 or e-mail lisa@savannahsclayspot.com

“Like” Savannah’s Clay Spot on Facebook here to stay connected.

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

Urgent Care 24/7 FOUR locations in the Savannah area provide adult & pediatric medical care 24 hrs, 7 days a wk

April 21st, 2013

24 Hour Medical Care in Savannah, Sandfly, Pooler & Tybee Urgent Care 24/7 is here for you & your family, offering complete medical care when you need it, where you need it.

Life is 24/7 and so is Urgent Care 24/7.

Urgent Care 24/7 FOUR locations in the Savannah area are full-service urgent care centers providing adult and pediatric medical care 24 hours a day 7 days a week. When you or a loved one need prompt medical attention, Urgent Care 24/7 are available with a compassionate and well-trained staff.

Extremely reasonable rates.

No insurance of any kind accepted. However, Urgent Care 24/7 provides you with all the information you need to file your claim with your insurance company.

Urgent Care has FOUR locations in the Savannah area:
* Historic Savannah, 144 Lincoln St., Savannah, 31401
* Tybee Island, 602 1st St., Suite A, Tybee Is. 31328
* Sandfly, 7400 Skidaway Road, Suite B, Savannah, 31406
* Pooler, 9 Mill Creek Circle, Suite A-1, Pooler,  31322

Urgent Care 24/7 Savannah, (912) 234-CARE (2273) email info@urgentcare247.com , www.urgentcare247.com  On Facebook here. Urgent Care 24/7 is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Watch Marsh Tacky Horse Races on Daufuskie Is. beach, April 27

April 21st, 2013

Marsh Tacky Horse Races 2013 Daufuskie Is.You’re invited to the 5th Annual Marsh Tacky Horse Races, Sat April 27, on the beaches of Daufuskie Island, located across from Hilton Head Is.

Horses and riders will compete for infinite bragging rights from 2-4pm in front of the Melrose Beach Club.

Additional events include a Meet-n-Greet the Horses and Breakfast Buffet at the Sportsman’s Lodge inside Melrose Equestrian Center from 8:00 – 11:00am, then make sure to cheer on your favorite horse during the procession to the race grounds beginning at 1pm from Melrose Equestrian Center.

There will also be the Tacky Hat Contest during race intermission at 2:45-3:15.

Throughout the day, there will be food and drink specials, a selection of Daufuskie Island artisans’ work and merchandise for sale, entertainment and more. Approved transportation shuttles will run from Freeport and Melrose Marinas to the event grounds throughout the day. Once inside Melrose Resort gates, island traffic and parking will be designated for golf carts and approved, licensed and insured motorized vehicles only. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Beach chairs and coolers with items in non-glass containers are welcome.

More info here.

By partnering with Savannah’s Women In Business Expo, your organization will receive $5 off every ticket sold

April 20th, 2013

Savannah's Women in Business Expo Fundraising, Promotional OfferBack by popular demand for Savannah’s Women In Business Expo‘s wonderful partners, groups and organizations: have your business name on event flyers, the event’s website & the Comcast May commercial.

By partnering with Savannah’s Women In Business Expo event, your organization will receive $5 off every ticket sold. More info by clicking here.

Great fundraiser & makes it easier for attendees to purchase tickets at your business or from your group. Share with your friends.

Contact Savannah’s Women In Business Expo at womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com

The Savannah’s Women In Business Expo will take place at the Hyatt Regency in the downtown Savannah.

Check out the website at www.SavWomenInBusinessExpo.com for more great details about how you can participate.

Savannah’s Women In Business Expo Event, 1-877-WIB-EXPO or email womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com, www.savwomeninbusinessexpo.com

Stay connected by liking the expo on Facebook here.
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St. Andrew’s School in Savannah named one of top challenging U.S. schools

April 19th, 2013

St. Andrew's only Savannah private school named one of most challenging schools in the U.S.Congratulations St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island for recently receiving recognition as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation.

This marks the second year in a row for the Savannah private school to receive the honor. The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging schools in the country for 15 years.

“I’m thrilled that St. Andrew’s is again being recognized for one of our distinguishing characteristics–that we provide a challenging curriculum to all of our students while giving them the individual attention and supportive environment they need to help them meet that challenge,” said Sara Rubinstein, Upper School Head. “Through making our International Baccalaureate program accessible to all students, not just the top 2% of any class, we fulfill our promise to give each St. Andrew’s student the high quality learning environment our families expect and deserve.”

St. Andrew’s is the only private school in Georgia to be recognized on the most challenging list.

View the Post’s challenging high schools list by clicking here.

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School committed to being a leader in 21st Century teaching and learning, which includes a curricular focus on creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and character. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school, visit www.saintschool.com  or call 912.897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Stroller Strides parent & child workouts offered indoors or outdoors during this buggy season, Savannah & Richmond Hill

April 19th, 2013
Stroller Strides Savannah indoor workouts 2013 in Richmond HillGnats getting to you, but still want to enjoy the beautiful weather? Stroller Strides of Savannah has the perfect solution.
You can now pick to workout with your babies at an indoor or outdoor location. Many of our parents attend classes at both locations and so can you! Come join us, get fit, make great friends and show your kids how much fun workiing out can be! Your first class is FREE.
Temporary Schedule Change:
JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill at 9:30 am
Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays
The Savannah Mall  at 9 am
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Evening Class
Tuesdays at 5:30 at JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill.
( This way you can also enjoy the awesome Richmond Hill Farmers Market)

For more information about classes visit Stroller Strides of Savannah facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StrollerStridesOfSavannah  or email natalialucero@fit4mom.com.

For more information contact: Natalia Lucero at natalialucero@strollerstrides.net , visit www.strollerstrides.com or facebook Stroller Strides of Savannah at https://www.facebook.com/StrollerStridesOfSavannah. Stroller Strides of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

37th Annual Savannah Scottish Games 2013

April 19th, 2013

Savannah Scottish Games 2013You’re invited to the 37th Annual Savannah Scottish Games
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat. May 11, 2013
@ Bethesda Home for Boys, 9520 Ferguson Avenue
912.233.6017
Bring your family and friends out for a day of Scottish cultural heritage, food, entertainment, shopping, highland dancing, piping, heavy athletic competitions and children’s activities.
Gates open at 9:00 with opening ceremonies at 12 noon
The Savannah Games are the 4th oldest Scottish games in the Southeastern United States. The Games allow the visitor to enjoy the sounds, tastes, and visual images that Highlanders experienced as early as 100 AD. Come join a grand celebration of Scottish culture with competition, entertainment, shopping, activities, and refreshments for the entire family!
Schedule of events here.

Adults – $10 in advance & $12 at the gate
Children 11 – 17 – $5
Children 10 and under – free
Military with ID – $8

Buy 2, Get 1 Free Sale on Sunny Patch Melissa & Doug items @ Barnett Educational Supplies, Savannah

April 18th, 2013

Buy 1 Get 1 Sunny Patch Melissa & Doug items at Barnett Educational Supplies, Savannah Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah is having a  “Sunny Patch Melissa and Doug” sale during April! It is buy 2 get 1 free!

This sale runs until the end of April! Umbrellas, beach chairs, water toys, buckets and beach bags!

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales & 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.

FREE Play Streets family & health festival in Savannah & attempt at hopscotching world record

April 18th, 2013

April 28, 2013 Chalk Sports Ciclovia Play StreetJoin Well FED magazine & many other local non profits and organizations at Play Streets Sun. April 28 and help attempt a world record at most people simultaneously hopscotching!

Well FED is shutting down Lincoln Street from Henry to Gaston in downtown Savannah for the first in a series of FREE unique family and health oriented events! More info here.

Sunday, April 28, 2013 Chalk Sports Ciclovia Play Street
Time: 2pm-5pm
Where: Lincoln Street Corridor

Bring your kids, family, and friends to enjoy:

Live Music from Local Musicians
Shopping from tons of Farmers’ Market vendors
Art exhibit and activities
Children’s Bicycle Games
Chalk Poetry
Healthy Cooking Demos from local chefs
Bicycle Repairs

And last but not least, join Well FED in an attempt to break the World Record for most people simultaneously HOPSCOTCHING. The goal is to have as many as 400 people hopscotch their way into the Guiness Book of World Records

So get out and get active!

Volunteers are needed to help make this happen so please contact Well FED if you would like to help in some way!! Please contact Well FED at 912.480.4345 or email info@wellfedsavannah.com  or visit their website by clicking here.

You’re invited: Sunday Supper in the Strawberry Patch, Savannah

April 18th, 2013

Sunday Supper in the Strawberry Patch Savannah Friends of the Coastal Gardens presents their 19th annual, “Sunday Supper in the Strawberry Patch” Sunday April 28 from 5-7pm @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419

Garden tours begin at 4pm followed by a delicious, traditional Sunday supper, silent auction, door prizes and entertainment. 25.00 per person. Checks can be made payable to “Friends of the Coastal Gardens” Please RSVP by April 25, (912) 921-5460. More info here.

Side note: According to the Coastal Georgia Botanical Facebook page, their pick-your-own strawberry fields are closed until Monday (April 22) at 9 am AT THE EARLIEST. Strawberries are you-pick only, sold at $2.00/lb. Regular picking hours are Monday through Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm. Keep in mind, the field often closes before 4 pm when there are no more ripe strawberries left. It’s always wise to call ahead to ensure there are ripe berries on the day of a planned visit, (912) 921-5460. There is no strawberry picking on Sundays.

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org

Girls’ Night Out at The Melting Pot of Savannah

April 18th, 2013

Girls' Night Out at The Melting Pot of SavannahThe Melting Pot of Savannah is a great place to get together with girlfriends for a fabulous, fondue dinner.

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

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

Family Fondue Sundays at The Melting Pot of Savannah; Kids Eat Free on Sundays w/ purchase of 2 4-courses

April 18th, 2013

Kids Eat Free Nights Savannah Pooler Rincon Hilton Head 2021

Here’s an updated 2021 list of Savannah-Pooler-Hilton Head Is. area restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free specials on certain nights.

Most will offer one free kid’s meal for children 12 years old and younger on certain nights with the purchase of an adult entree. Typically, Kids-Eat-Free nights deals cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid in-store only at participating locations. Please call ahead to confirm.

Know of more kids-eat-free nights to add to this restaurant list? Please email details to anne@southernmamas.com.

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Sundays

Sundays, Kids Eat Free w/ purchase of adult meal @ certain Moe’s Southwest Grill locations including:
Moe’s Pooler (246 Pooler Pkwy, Suite H)
Moe’s Savannah (7801 Abercorn St.)
Moe’s Bluffton (3 Malphrus Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

Sundays, Kids Eat Free @ Dickey’s BBQ Savannah

Sundays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Barberitos Habersham Village location, Savannah
Call to confirm: (912) 349-6750

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Mondays

Mondays after 4PM, $1.99 Kids’ Meals @ Mellow Mushroom, Pooler
Call to confirm: (912) 330-7133

Mondays 11AM-10PM, 99-cents Kids’ Meals & Desserts @ The Tin Fin Restaurant, Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 295-5837

Mondays & Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/ purchase of adult entree) @ Huddle House, Rincon

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Tuesdays

Tuesdays 5PM until close, Kids Eat Free @ Ruby Tuesday Pooler

Mondays & Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Huddle House, Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 826-6940

Tuesdays, 99-cent macaroni or hot dog kids’ meals @ Texas Roadhouse, Pooler
Call to confirm: (912) 748-7878 (Pooler)
(912) 961-5650 (Savannah)

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Wednesdays

Wednesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Riley’s in Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 295-2851

Wednesday, Kids Eat Free 3-9PM @ Jersey Mike’s. One free mini sub with a regular sub purchase.

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Fridays & Saturdays

Fridays & Saturdays, Kids Eat Free, Fish & Chips @ Pie Society, Pooler location
Call to confirm: (912) 856-4785

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Hilton Head Is. 

Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Reilley’s Grill & Bar, Hilton Head Is.
Call to confirm: (843) 842-4414

Saturdays, Kids Pay What They Weigh (w/purchase or adult sandwich, bowl or tavern plate) @ Street Meet American Tavern, Hilton Head Is.
Call to confirm: (843) 842-2570

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More Deals

Denny’s offers Kids Eat Free days, but participation varies depending on your location.

Firehouse Subs: Birthday deal at Firehouse Subs. By filling out THIS FORM, you can get either a free kids combo or a free medium sub for your child on their BD. The free deal requires the purchase of medium or large sub, chips and drink.

Join Sara Jane Children’s Boutique for trunk show, chance to make one of kind T-shirt, Savannah

April 17th, 2013

Savannah Fashion Week trunk show, t-shirt designs at Sara Jane Children's Boutique, SavannahJoin Sara Jane Children’s Boutique from 12-5:30pm Monday April 22nd for a special Savannah Fashion Week event.

Sara Jane Children’s Boutique will be hosting a trunk show, presenting items from The Beaufort Bonnet Company, as well as a chance to design your own graphic tee with local designer Winslett Watson from Back Yard Baby.

TBBC trunk show will offer a variety of classic upscale items for little southern belles and gents such as bonnets, bucket hats, diaper covers and much more. Back Yard Baby will have their unique personalized t-shirts and items for order as well as a chance to make one of kind t-shirt designs. (Free exclusive SFW2013 gift with purchase while supplies last)

Sara Jane Children’s Boutique is accepting the following items from their Savannah Fashion Week partner charity, Union Mission:
-NEW toiletries
-Children’s diapers
-NEW pillows
-NEW Linens
-NEW towels
-NEW makeup

If you bring any of these items to support this fabulous charity, you will receive a 10% off coupon!

Sara Jane Children’s Boutique, 202 E. 37th Street, Savannah, 31401 On Facebook here.  Sara Jane Children’s Boutique is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

JEA Preschool Savannah: a nurturing environment with a low teacher to student ratio

April 17th, 2013

Best Preschools in Savannah: JEA Preschool SavannahDid the pre-K lottery not go as you’d hoped? Is your precious toddler ready to expand his/her world and begin developing preschool social skills?

Check out the new JEA Preschool Savannah . It’s a program focused on providing a strong preschool experience in a nurturing environment with low teacher to student ratio. The preschool is now accepting applications. Meet & Greet on April 25th at 5:30pm at the JEA. Free babysitting available; reservations required. For more information go to www.savannahjea.org  or call 912-355-8111 .

About JEA Preschool Savannah JEA Preschool Savannah, located in the Jewish Educational Alliance community center at 5111 Abercorn Street, will open its doors in August 2013. The school, which will serve the needs of children ages 16 months through 4 years, focuses on the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting. The core curriculum, led by qualified and experienced teachers, is available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended hours are available daily from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on JEA Preschool Savannah, please call 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org  or visit www.savannahjea.org .

JEA Preschool Savannah, 5111 Abercorn St., Savannah, www.savannahjea.org, 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org  JEA Preschool is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FREE Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade 2013

April 17th, 2013

Tybee Beach Bum Parade 2013Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade
6:30 PM Fri. May 17, 2013
Tybee Island, Georgia
For more information, please call Jack Boylston at
912.658.8134 or email at tybeejack@live.com 

Prepare to get wet at this annual parade along Butler Avenue designed for beach bums of all ages!FREE  The floats are often trailers or boats, filled with water-throwing paraphernalia. Spectators, lined up along the parade route on Butler Avenue, armed with buckets, squirt guns and hoses. A Tybee Island tradition since 1987. There’s no better way to kick off the summer season on Tybee Island!

THE RULES:            Water balloons, buckets and pressure washers are prohibited and considered dangerous. No ice water. Restrict your targets to parade participants and on-lookers only. Do not attempt to aim your hose or water gun at a police officer. Residents and visitors are asked to use common sense in choosing and soaking your targets. It is illegal to open car doors or homes to spray inside. By following these guidelines, everyone can have a great time!

 

FREE SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2013, Tybee Is.

April 17th, 2013

SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2013The SCAD Sand Arts Festival is 10 AM-4 PM Fri May 10 2013 on Tybee’s North Beach, featuring competitions in sand castle design, sand sculpture, sand relief and wind sculpture. FREE!

Every year, Tybee Island’s idyllic North Beach is transformed into a surreal landscape dotted with elaborate castles and wild creatures cast by the imaginations and creative skills of SCAD students.

The SCAD sculptors mold the sand into jaw-dropping, extraordinary and even humorous works of art as crowds flock to the beach to admire their efforts. View last year’s winning creations by clicking here in all five categories.

FREE Paddleboarding @ Stand Up Paddleboarding Fest (SUPfest) 2013, Bluffton

April 17th, 2013

Free paddle-boarding fest in Savannah, Bluffton, Hilton Head Is.Stand Up Paddleboarding Fest (SUPfest)
11 am-2 p.m. Sat. May 18 2013.
This fun-oriented event will be held at Wilson Landing in Palmetto Bluff on the May River. The festival will include free introductory clinics and instruction, along with equipment trials and demonstrations. Clinics will be offered. Certified guides from Outside Hilton Head/Palmetto Bluff and several national paddlesport professionals will conduct the programs.

Free & open to the public.

For more information call (843)686-6996 or visit www.outsidehiltonhead.com .

Palmetto Bluff, 19 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC 29910

FREE Humane Society Doggie Carnival (bounce houses, face-painting, contests), Savannah

April 17th, 2013

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah will host its 13th Annual Doggie Carnival Sunday, June 2 from noon to 6 pm at Forsyth Park at the Band Shell.

This is a kid-friendly event with bounce castles, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting and fun contests like the Pooch Smooch.

It’s also canine-friendly – so bring your best friend for Doggie Derby races, contests, and doggie ice cream.

Watch Circus Stella http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H8NQZn8KBA and K-9 dog demos; meet Humane Society dogs looking for new homes including an adoptable doggie inmate year anniversary “jail” in the park from the Chatham County Sherriff’s “Operation New Hope” jail pups program.

Other highlights include: food; you can “ask the vet” and get “advice from the behavior specialist”, or commission a portrait by the talented SCAD sketchersl LIVE music; raffle drawings for some fabulous prizes (at only $5 a ticket).

Admission to the carnival is free! Don’t miss this fun-filled event and a Cinco de Mayo fun day, emceed by faithful support from WRHQ’s Paul Sebastian. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

Giveaway: 4 FREE tickets to Savannah Derby Devils Roller Derby (bouts include kids’ half-time events), Savannah

April 16th, 2013

Savannah Derby Devils 2013 season opener

 

UPDATE: Winner is Nicole Marie Maline, whose derby would be Coastal Misfit! Congratulations Nicole, pls email us anne@southernmamas.com!

This week, a SouthernMamas.com winner will win four FREE tickets to a Savannah Derby Devils bout! To enter to win, like the Savannah Derby Devils on Facebook here.  Then answer this question on their wall: what would your tough & cool roller derby nickname be? Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter: 10 PM Thurs. April 18 2013. We’ll pick a winner this week  & announce the winners here & on the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page. Winner can pick which date she wants to attend. Check out the Savannah Derby Devils 2013 season schedule below.

The Savannah Derby Devils women’s roller derby team are counting down to their seventh competitive season starting April 20 with their debut bout – a doubleheader – at the Savannah Civic Center.

Season tickets are available until April 20 through the Savannah Civic Center Box Office and through Savannahcivic.com. Adult season tickets are $62, including fees. Season ticket holders get twice the derby for the price, including free admission to the SDD’s public scrimmages at SuperGoose Sports and a bonus bout in October at a location to be announced.

The Derby Devils will return to the Savannah Civic Center arena this year with exciting, family-friendly fun. Each event includes two roller derby bouts starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., activities and half-time games for kids, raffles benefiting local charities, concessions and cold beer. Some events will include mini-bouts by the SDD’s little sister league, the Savannah Jr. DerbyTaunts.

Adult tickets for single events are $16. Child tickets for ages 3-12 are $2. Children under 3 are free. Discounts are available for purchasing tickets in advance and for seniors, students, military, groups of 10 or more and members of USARS and WFTDA.

Started in 2006, the Savannah Derby Devils include more than 50 female skaters ages 19 to 40-something as well as male and female referees hailing from across the Coastal Empire. Managed, “by the skaters, for the skaters,” the league consists of two teams: The SDD All-Stars and the Hostess City Hellions. The league is an apprentice member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, the international governing body for the sport.

The league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs in addition to competitive play. For more information, visit www.savannahderby.com or www.facebook.com/savannahderbydevils .

Tickets giveaway to Savannah Derby Devils bout 20132013 Season Schedule

April 20
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Greenville Derby Dames (Greenville, SC)
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Tragic City Roller Girls (Birmingham, AL)
May 18
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs Middle Ga. Derby Demons (Macon)
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Gainesville (FL) Roller Rebels

June 15
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Atlanta Rollergirls
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Atlanta Rollergirls
July 20
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Lowcountry Highrollers (Charleston, SC)
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Lowcountry Highrollers

August 17
5 p.m. “Back-to-School Brawl” Regional Derby Scrimmage
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Texas Rollergirls Hustlers (Austin, TX)
September 21
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Chattanooga Roller Girls
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Chattanooga Roller Girls
October 19 (Bonus bout at a location TBA)
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Rogue Roller Girls (Fayetteville, NC)
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Classic City Rollergirls (Athens, GA)

Public Scrimmages
The SDD will also host a number of Thursday night public scrimmages at SuperGoose Sports. Dates and times will be announced throughout the season.

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Summer 2013 mini-camps for ages 4-7 at Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Wilmington Is.; SouthernMamas discount

April 16th, 2013

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is offering summer mini-camps for ages 4-7 years old. Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Summer mini-camps at Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Wilmington Is. For ages 4-7 years old. Time: 9 AM-noon or 9 AM-1 PM, Mon-Fri. Click here for more info & see below.

Summer camps for toddlers, preschoolers in Savannah at Tumblegym on Wilmington Island

The mini-summer camps 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.

Additional Programs Available for Summer (see website here for details)

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.

See your baby for the first time @ Cherished 4D Ultrasound Studio, Savannah

April 15th, 2013
See your baby for the first time in amazing 3D & 4D ultrasound technology at new Savannah Cherished 4D ultrasound studioEnd the wait & see!
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See your baby for the first time in amazing 4D ultrasound technology at Savannah’s newly opened Cherished 4D Ultrasound Studio, located at 7505 Waters Ave, Unit A-5 Savannah, 31406.
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Cherish every moment of your baby’s beautiful face with Cherished 4D Ultrasound Studio! Take a 3D/4D sneak peek inside the womb or find out your baby’s gender as early as 16 weeks.
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Offering SonoStream Live to allow anyone from around the world to view your experience with you. Great for deployed soldiers or grandparents that live in another state. Make your appointment today.
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Learn more by liking Cherished 4D Ultrasound Studio on Facebook here.
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Cherished 4D Ultrasound Studio, www.Cherished4D.com,  (912)358-2030, 7505 Waters Ave, Unit A-5 Savannah, 31406. On Facebook here Cherished 4D Ultrasound Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.