Savannah College of Art and Design’s 32nd annual Sidewalk Arts Festival 2013 will be preceded by two nights of Films in Forsyth, which feature family-friendly films shown on the big screen of the park’s band shell. Disney’s “Wreck-it Ralph” will show 8 p.m., Thursday, April 25, and the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” will show 8 p.m., Friday, April 26.

For details about the 32nd annual Sidewalk Arts Festival on Sat. April 27 in Forsyth Park, click here.

Savannah College of Art and Design’s 32nd annual Sidewalk Arts Festival will be preceded by two nights of Films in Forsyth, which feature family-friendly films shown on the big screen of the park’s band shell. Disney’s “Wreck-it Ralph” will show 8 p.m., Thursday, April 25, and the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” will show 8 p.m., Friday, April 26.

For details about the 32nd annual Sidewalk Arts Festival on Sat. April 27 in Forsyth Park, click here.

First Annual SCM Bug Festival
Coastal Heritage Society
May 4-5, 2013
Come learn all about our insect friends with family-friendly programming and activities all day!
Free for members, Regular admission ($7.50) for non-members.
Activities occurring throughout both days. Check schedule online for exact times.
For more information, click here.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401 email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org , tel. 912-651-4292

Savannah College of Art and Design will host its 32nd annual Sidewalk Arts Festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 27, in Forsyth Park, between Whitaker and Drayton streets.

An imaginative, family-friendly FREE event, the festival is synonymous with spring in the heart of the historic district and draws thousands of visitors to view the temporary chalk masterpieces created by SCAD students, alumni and prospective students.

Entries in student, alumni and prospective student categories are judged during the chalk-art competition and monetary prizes are awarded at the end of the event.

The festival will be preceded by two nights of Films in Forsyth, which feature family-friendly films shown on the big screen of the park’s band shell. Disney’s “Wreck-it Ralph” will show 8 p.m., Thursday, April 25, and the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” will show 8 p.m., Friday, April 26.

In addition, the Sidewalk Arts Festival includes areas for children and young artists and musical entertainment throughout the day. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase during the event. The festivities are held in conjunction with SCAD Alumni Weekend 2013. All events are free and open to the public.

Allied Barton, Dixon Ticonderoga, Bahama Joe’s, Bebe Blinds and Coca-Cola generously support the 32nd annual Sidewalk Arts Festival.

More info here.

Don’t miss the FREE spring family stargazing & astronomy day @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (formerly called The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens ) on Sat. April 20 in Savannah

The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in conjunction with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association invite you to see a scale model of our solar system, watch our conference center become a portable planetarium, find out how much you would weigh on Mars and how old you would be on Jupiter. Daytime gazing and children’s activities. End the day by watching the 1950’s Sci-Fi flick, “The Day the Earth Stood Still” followed by stargazing on the great lawn.

Free! April 20th from 2pm – 10pm

During the stargazing in the garden, telescopes will be set up for observation. Free & open to the public.

This is a great family event!

Here’s a list of children’s books on astronomy:

“Night Sky Atlas” by Robin Seagell
“Astronomy” by Kristen Lippincott
“Black Holes & Other Space Oddities” by Alex Barnett
“Space” by Simon Holland
“The Solar System: An A-Z Guide” by Christina Wilsdon
“Cosmic Light Shows” by Bobbie Kalman & April Fast
“Find the Constellations” by H.A. Rey
“The Stars: A New Way to See Them” by H.A. Rey

This event is free & open to the public.

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419. Please enter the gate on US Hwy. 17. Please call 912-921-5460 for information, http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here

St. Andrew’s School announces 1st grade screening
Saturday, April 27
10:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Is your child ready for first grade?
An advanced first grade curriculum includes:
· Balanced Literacy (advanced reading, authorship of stories and books, and public speaking)
· Math Challenge (numeration, computation, geometry and patterns, and functions and Algebra)
· Social Instruction (behavior and conduct, leadership and service, and character education)

St. Andrew’s School , a nationally accredited leader in early childhood education, invites your family to participate in a First Grade Screening to assess your child’s kindergarten progress and appropriate preparation for an advanced first grade curriculum. St. Andrew’s team of educators, including math and literacy specialists, will host a one-day only event to assess cognitive, social, and emotional readiness and answer your questions about what’s next.

Please call to make a reservation to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. They will meet at 10:30 a.m. While students are testing, parents can tour the school and speak with administration and current parents. Contact Christine Sapp at sappc@saintschool.com or 897.4941, x. 400 to reserve your spot today.

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

April is one of the busiest months in Savannah. Don’t forget to take time to relax and come out to Skidaway Island State Park to enjoy the weather. Skidaway Is. State Park has a number of new programs this month and have added a ton of campfires and night programs.

Interpretive Center hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Skidaway Is. State Park is at 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, 31411.

Come see the Giant Ground Sloth replica, wildlife exhibits, live reptiles and amphibians, and more!
** Programs meet promptly at the Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted **

April 6 – Saturday
11.00am Roving Ranger: Walking through the campground a Ranger will be available to answer your questions and will be bringing along a critter-of-the-day.
3.00pm Interpretive Center Guided Tour
7.30pm Campfire and S’mores: Meet at the amphitheater for storytelling and yummy s’mores.

April 7 – Sunday
9.30am Owls, owls and more owls: Learn about the Owls that are on the coast of Georgia.
3.00pm Dinner time: Watch as the ranger feeds the reptiles, leaping lizards and chopping turtles and snakes licking their chops.

April 10 – Wednesday
9.00am Big Ferry Guided Hike: Come for a 2 to 3 mile hike through a Maritime Forest, learning early history of Skidaway. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail Head.
3.00pm Insects Galore: Learn about the different of Insects in this area.

April 11 – Thursday
11.00am Bird Walk: Join Kerry for a walk to observe birds in the marsh and maritime forest. The walk begins at the Interpretive Center. Bring Binoculars and a bird guide.
3.00pm Geology of the Coast of Georgia – What is a barrier island, why doesn’t Georgia get hit by hurricanes very often and what is the Georgia Bight thing? All those questions and more answered.

April 12 – Friday
3.00pm A Venue of Vultures: Learn about these important and interesting birds that do the dirty work no other animal will.

April 13- Saturday
College Day! College Students enjoy the perks of the park with your student ID.
11:00am Sandpiper Guided Trail Hike: A great hike to get introduced to Skidaway Island. Learn about birds, trees, vegetation, and other wildlife
1:00pm Reptiles and Amphibians: Know the difference between the two? Come for a lesson on them and get to touch live examples!

April 14 – Sunday
9.30am Knot tying: Learn the basics on some handy knots for everyday use.
3.00pm Build a Turtle: a fun craft and learn about turtles.

For the complete list of April 2013 Kids’ activities at Skidaway Is. State Park, please click here.

 St. Andrew’s School announces 1st grade screening
Saturday, April 27
10:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Is your child ready for first grade?
An advanced first grade curriculum includes:
· Balanced Literacy (advanced reading, authorship of stories and books, and public speaking)
· Math Challenge (numeration, computation, geometry and patterns, and functions and Algebra)
· Social Instruction (behavior and conduct, leadership and service, and character education)

 St. Andrew’s School , a nationally accredited leader in early childhood education, invites your family to participate in a First Grade Screening to assess your child’s kindergarten progress and appropriate preparation for an advanced first grade curriculum. St. Andrew’s team of educators, including math and literacy specialists, will host a one-day only event to assess cognitive, social, and emotional readiness and answer your questions about what’s next.

Please call to make a reservation to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. They will meet at 10:30 a.m. While students are testing, parents can tour the school and speak with administration and current parents. Contact Christine Sapp at sappc@saintschool.com  or 897.4941, x. 400 to reserve your spot today.

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

The deadline to apply for the lottery was March 22, 2013. The computerized lottery will run at 5pm on April 10, 2013. Emails will be sent to all parents by 6pm with their child’s placement in the lottery. Letters will also be mailed to parents on April 11, 2013.

After your child is selected in the lottery, you will have until 5/3/2013 to register your child. After that date, schools begin calling children from the Wait List.

If your child is on the Wait List and you are contacted about an open space, you will have 48 hours to register your child. After that time, schools call the next child on the Wait List. More info here.

Fairy & Gnome Festival
Oatland Island Wildlife Center
10 AM-2 PM Sat. April 13
Join Oatland Island Wildlife Center for a day of enchantment! This family-themed festival is all about the “wee folk” getting up close with the natural world and encouraging imaginative outdoor play. There will be a scavenger hunt, costume contest, crafts, and games. All ages are encouraged to participate in the annual gnome and fairy home building contest. Homes can be built at the festival by using natural materials from Oatland’s forest. Bring your whole family to stroll Oatland’s magical trails and maybe you will catch a glimpse of a fairy or gnome looking for a place to call home.

General Admission applies: $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors and military.
Children 3 and under are free.
There will be addition fees for some activities.

For more information please call 912-395-1517 or click here. .

Savannah College of Art and Design invites you to the 15th annual International Festival, an event featuring traditional music, dance, art and food to celebrate the diversity of SCAD’s international arts community.

The event is free and will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 6, in historic Forsyth Park between Whitaker and Drayton streets.

Performances by tropical salsa and merengue band Grupo Kachimbos de Savannah, reggae act Mystik NRG and DJ Omar Richardson are among the festival’s highlights. Other events include appearances by SCAD’s global fashion showcase, African folktales as told by Obakunle Akinlana, salsa dancing and belly dancers. Artwork will be available for purchase.

Visitors also have the chance to sample cuisine from around the world. Participating local restaurants providing samples for a minimal cost include Sushi Zen, Carlito’s Mexican Restaurant, Middle Eastern Cuisine, Ruan Thai, Taste of India and Asian River. Food vendors will only accept cash at this event.

The festival is sponsored by SCAD’s international student services office, the Intercultural Student Association and Bon Appétit.

This week’s Saved by the Deal: 50% BooKafe – Offering $2.50 for a $5 on anything in the Pooler shop.

BooKafé is a new concept of Christian Bookstore and Coffehouse. The name BooKafe is composed by words “Book”, “a” and “fé”. “Fé”is faith in Portuguese; “a”is towards in Portuguese. Therefore, BooKafé means books that lead to Faith. Georgia’s first BooKafe joins 300 plus found around the world.

The BooKafe is a wonderful, locally-owned cafe and book store in Pooler just off the Pooler Parkway. It is a receptive and cozy place where everyone is welcome and you can enjoy our freshly brewed coffee, delicious treats, breakfast, lunch or dinner. On the run down the Pooler Parkway, use their drive through window.

View the deal details here.

The BooKafe, 920-G Morgans Corner Rd, Pooler, Ga. 31322 tel. (912) 450-3500 email bookafe.savannah@gmail.com
https://www.savedbythedeal.org/index.php?positionID=2568 

Savannah Children’s Museum is open 9am-5pm Monday and Thursday-Saturday and 12pm-5pm on Sunday. Details here.

Savannah History Museum will conduct Revolution in Savannah Battlefield Tours Saturday, Monday and Tuesday (March 30, April 1 & 2) at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00. Tours will be led by a costumed historical interpreter and will include an in-depth explanation of the 1779 Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah, an interactive reenactment for kids, and a musket firing demonstration! Revolution in Savannah Battlefield Tours will be included with the purchase of Savannah History Museum admission OR a SEE 3 PASS combination ticket. Details here.

Old Fort Jackson in Savannah will have activities going on throughout Spring Break. Details here.

Dig Savannah: Tour an active Savannah archaeological site for free, Tues-Sat, March 19-May 11. FREE guided tours are 90 minutes each. Details here.

Spring Break Drop-off Art Activities @ Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, Savannah.
These one hour programs are offered each day of the week at 10:15 a.m. Advanced registration encouraged but not required; class size is limited to 12 participants. Ages 5-18 years |; April 1 – April 5
Details here.

The UpBeats imagiNATION Workshop presents “A Jumpin’ UpBeat Sing-a-Long” , live @ Savannah Country Day School
April 6
Details here.

FREE Cherokee Spring Powwow, St. George
Cherokee of Georgia are gathering April 4-6, 2013: Thursday through Saturday for their annual spring powwow at the tribal grounds in St. George.
FREE Admission. FREE parking.
Details here.

Puppet People Spring Break Morning Shows, Savannah
April 1-5
Details here.

Spring Break Art Camp for Ages 5-12, Savannah
9 AM-5 PM April 1-5
Details here.

Nature Program: Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
The title of this nature program is misleading because it really is suitable for the preschool to kindergarten set.
Details here.

Season opener for Savannah Sand Gnats minor league baseball
April 4 with a second game on April 5
Details here.

Favorite Roadtrips to Kid-Friendly Spots Well-Worth the Drive
Details here.

Booth space is still available @ Savannah’s Women In Business Expo. This is a great chance to showcase your business in front of hundreds. 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. Registration deadline is quickly approaching so don’t wait. Join The Success At The Premier Expo Event.

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

Andrew Adams

Congratulations  St. Andrew’s School  Junior Andrew Adams for being selected to participate in the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) this summer in the field of Chemistry!

Nearly 3000 students from across the state were interviewed and auditioned over three weekends in January and February, and from those nominees 690 finalists were chosen to participate. GHP is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. 2013 marks the 50th year for GHP.

St. Andrew’s School – a Pre-K 3 through 12th grade independent private school on Wilmington Island, Savannah – is now accepting applications. Learn more here.

ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL, An Independent School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, WWW.SAINTSCHOOL.COM St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We are so thrilled about these kids’ summer pottery camps at Savannah’s Clay Spot.

Each pottery camp is weekly held, Mon-Friday, 9:00 am- 12:00 noon beginning June 3-August 16th 2013.

Pottery Camps are designed for all ages of kids. Weeks alternate between a younger group and an older group and there is a special preschool age camp happening Aug. 12-16.

Each child will get a great introduction to pottery wheel and projects are designed to include both wheel throwing and hand building construction techniques.

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

Easter 2014 in Savannah & Hilton Head Is.: Easter Egg Hunts, Easter kids’ activities. Check out our Easter 2014 Fun Guide by clicking here.

Now is your last chance to save up to 30% at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays this Spring and early Summer. Add a minimum 4-day Magic Your Way Ticket to make it a package and get a discount on your tickets too!

This offer is available at select Value, Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts on stays April 2 – June 14, 2013. 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 Sunday, March 31^st 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.

Standardized tests aren’t going away from schools yet.

Fortunately, Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah  has Common Core Aligned Test Prep books that will help their children
pass the CRCT tests. They have prep books for grades 1-8.

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.

Stroller Strides® of Savannah is proud to offer their Plum Moms Club. All Stroller Strides® locations offer a Plum Moms Club and membership is FREE. Membership in Stroller Strides® is not required.

Join Stroller Strides this Wednesday, March 27th at 9:30 am for their Easter Hunt and Easter Feast at JF Gregory Park. Details listed on their Facebook page “Stroller Strides of Savannah” here. Please RSVP via email to natalialucero@fit4mom.com .

You are invited to attend Stroller Strides® of Savannah’s playgroup for FREE. Playgroup takes place every Wednesday at 10:30 am at JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill. Current playgroup themes, meeting places and any announcements are listed under “Events” on their facebook page “Stroller Strides of Savannah” here.

For more information, check out “Stroller Strides of Savannah” on Facebook here, email natalialucero@fit4mom.com  or call Natalia Lucero at (910)987-5943.

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

2013 Easter Brunch Cruise with Savannah Riverboat Cruises, Sun. March 31, 2013

Prices: Adult: $43.95 – Child: $23.95

Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River! Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, including the Easter Bunny, for their annual Easter Sunday Brunch! All your favorite breakfast and lunch entrees will be served on this 1 1/2-hour brunch cruise. After brunch- children can enjoy exploring the boat during our Easter Egg Hunt! So, grab your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah. Boarding at 12:30 p.m Sailing at 1 p.m Returning at 2:30 p.m

2013 Easter Dinner Cruise, Sun. March 31 2013

Prices: Adult: $53.95 – Child: $29.95

Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River! Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, for their annual Easter Dinner Entertainment Cruise! Enjoy their delicious dinner buffet on this 2-hour dinner cruise. Bring your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah. Boarding at 6pm, Sailing at 7pm, Returning at 9pm

More information including discounts here.

Reserve your spot by clicking here.

Savannah Riverboat Cruises, http://www.savannahriverboat.com/riverboat/cruises/2013-easter-cruises; 9 E River St
Savannah, 31401-1295; tel. (912) 232-6404 Savannah Riverboat Cruises is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

A popular Toddler Tuesday weekly nature program at Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah.

At Toddler Tuesday, children & their parents/caretakers experience nature through themed activities including live animal encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, songs, interactive finger-play & crafts.

Oatland’s new naturalist Michelle Kelly will lead the session. Pre-registration required.

NEW TIMES: The popular & educational Toddler Tuesday program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center is back to two times. The class will be offered from 10-10:45 AM and again from 11-11:45 AM.

April 16 Hip Hop Party To the hip, hop, hippity hippity, to the hip, hip hop you won’t want to stop!  We’ll learn hip hop, frog
style at this fun Toddler Tuesday event.

Pre-registration required. Call 395-1500

Toddler Tuesday Program Fees for 2012-2013: General: $5 per child $5 per adult Friends of Oatland Members: $5 per child, up to 2 adults FREE!

Program fee includes program and entrance to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and trails.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212

Driving directions here.

Whether your kids’ spring break is the week of March 25 or April 1, if you’re planning to stick around town, we’ve got you covered with fun, kid-friendly activities to check out. Be sure to check our Events Calendar for a complete listing of activities. Staycation Spring Break Activities in Savannah include:

Dig Savannah: Tour an active Savannah archaeological site for free, Tues-Sat, March 19-May 11. FREE guided tours are 90 minutes each. Details here.

Spring Break Drop-off Art Activities @ Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, Savannah.
These one hour programs are offered each day of the week at 10:15 a.m. Advanced registration encouraged but not required; class size is limited to 12 participants. Ages 5-18 years | March 25 – March 29; April 1 – April 5
Details here.

The UpBeats imagiNATION Workshop presents “A Jumpin’ UpBeat Sing-a-Long” , live @ Savannah Country Day School
April 6
Details here.

Wkend Easter Egg Hunts. Details here.

Savannah Riverboat Cruises offers Easter Brunch Cruises with the Easter Bunny & an on-board Easter Egg Hunt, also Easter Dinner Cruises. Details here.

FREE Cherokee Spring Powwow, St. George
Cherokee of Georgia are gathering April 4-6, 2013: Thursday through Saturday for their annual spring powwow at the tribal grounds in St. George.
FREE Admission. FREE parking.
Details here.

Puppet People Spring Break Morning Shows, Savannah
April 1-5
Details here.

Spring Break Art Camp for Ages 5-12, Savannah
9 AM-5 PM April 1-5
Details here.

Dixie chicks: Chick Hatchery at Oglethorpe Mall, Savannah March 27-29. Kids can watch the chicks emerge from their eggs and hold a newly hatched chick. Details here.

FREE Storybook Art with Scribble Art Studio, Savannah.
Southwest Chatham Library
Tuesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.
Featuring the book “The Princess and the Pea” by H.C. Andersen

Nature Program: Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
The title of this nature program is misleading because it really is suitable for the preschool to kindergarten set.
Details here.

Season opener for Savannah Sand Gnats minor league baseball
April 4 with a second game on April 5
Details here.

Favorite Roadtrips to Kid-Friendly Spots Well-Worth the Drive
Details here.