Here’s a great chance to find some amazing bargains (and unload some of your own unneeded furniture, appliances, electronics & home decor)

The Charles Ellis Annual Rummage Sale is 7 AM-noon Saturday, March 23 2013. The public is welcome to donate Friday evening AND to shop on Saturday!

Clothing will be $5 a bag (all you can fit in the bag). That’s right, $5 for a bag teeming with clothing.

There also will be toys, small appliances, furniture, electronics, baby items, home decor and more treasures at bargain prices.

Do not miss this huge, annual sale @ Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, 220 East 49th St, Savannah, Georgia 31405. Click here for the Facebook event page for this sale.

Observe and participate in the magical creation of a shawl from sheep shearing to carding, spinning, dying and weaving the wool at the Sheep to Shawl Festival @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah.

Members of The Fiber Guild of the Savannah join Oatland staff and volunteers in making this traditional spring celebration fun for the whole family. Crafts, games, hay rides, pony rides & other children’s activities as well as food concessions will be available. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children & $5 for Military/seniors.

10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sat. March 23, 2013
$7 per adult, $5 per child (4-17), and $5 for military/seniors.
www.oatlandisland.org
912.395.1509

The Archaeobus is coming to Savannah March 18 2013 to get kids excited about exploring our past!

Abby the Archaeobus is a creation of the Society for Georgia Archaeology, a group of professional and amateur archaeologists as well as interested citizens. The Archaeobus is a former bookmobile retrofitted with archaeology hands-on activities. Abby travels throughout the state, visiting school groups, giving presentations & even touring the State Fair!

The Archaeobus will visit the Armstrong Atlantic State University campus March 18 from 10 am-4:30 pm. She will be parked at the end of University Drive, next to University Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

The University Anthropology club will also be volunteering. It will be fun and educational for the kids and adults!

Questions? Contact the anthropology club on campus at anthropologyclubarmstrong@yahoo.com or their Facebook page “Armstrong Anthropology Club.”

For more information about the bus, visit http://diggingsavannah.wordpress.com/archaeobus/ For the professor overseeing the club activities contact Professor Barbara Bruno 912.344.2970 or barbara.bruno@armstrong.edu .

TO FIND OUT WHERE & WHEN KIDS CAN TOUR AN ACTIVE SAVANNAH ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FOR FREE, TUES-SAT. March 19-May 11 2013, click here.

You are invited on a FREE guided tour of an archaeological dig in Savannah. Visit the site where plantations from the 1790s through the 1860s operated and where Civil War activity took place. Watch archaeologists uncover the past. Learn about the exciting history of Savannah.

Free tours are 90 minutes each, Tuesday through Saturday from March 19 through May 11, 2013. Tour times are 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Reservations for parties of 10 or less are not required. For group reservations of 11 or more, and/or for cutomized group tours (schools etc.), please contact Rita Elliott at relliott@newsouthassoc.com . Archaeology is being conducted by New South Associates

*Tours March 19-23 2013 will include the fun & interactive Archaeobus, Courtesy of The Society for Georgia Archaeology. Abby the Archaeobus is a creation of the Society for Georgia Archaeology, a group of professional and amateur archaeologists as well as interested citizens. The Archaeobus is a former bookmobile retrofitted with archaeology hands-on activities. Abby travels throughout the state, visiting school groups, giving presentations & even touring the State Fair!

You are invited on a FREE guided tour of an archaeological dig in Savannah. Visit the site where plantations from the 1790s through the 1860s operated and where Civil War activity took place. Watch archaeologists uncover the past. Learn about the exciting history of Savannah.

Free tours are 90 minutes each, Tuesday through Saturday from March 19 through May 11, 2013. Tour times are 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Reservations for parties of 10 or less are not required. For group reservations of 11 or more, and/or for cutomized group tours (schools etc.), please contact Rita Elliott at relliott@newsouthassoc.com . Archaeology is being conducted by New South Associates

*Tours March 19-23 2013 will include the fun & interactive Archaeobus, Courtesy of The Society for Georgia Archaeology.  Abby the Archaeobus is a creation of the Society for Georgia Archaeology, a group of professional and amateur archaeologists as well as interested citizens. The Archaeobus is a former bookmobile retrofitted with archaeology hands-on activities. Abby travels throughout the state, visiting school groups, giving presentations & even touring the State Fair!

Come to a Stroller Strong Moms Demonstration at Georgia Game Changers Running Co. in Richmond Hill at 11:30AM Tues, March 12.

SSM Savannah will provide a demonstration outside of Georgia Game Changers for moms who are interested in seeing what we are all about! All moms who attend will be entered into a drawing to receive a free 1 month membership. There will be some awesome prizes and giveaways!

Click on this Facebook event link here for more info.

Georgia Game Changers Running Co. is at 60 Exchange Place, C-3, Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324

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

Come to a Stroller Strong Moms  Demonstration at Georgia Game Changers Running Co. in Richmond Hill at 11:30AM Tues, March 12.

SSM Savannah will provide a demonstration outside of Georgia Game Changers for moms who are interested in seeing what we are all about! All moms who attend will be entered into a drawing to receive a free 1 month membership. There will be some awesome prizes and giveaways!

Click on this Facebook event link here for more info.

Georgia Game Changers Running Co. is at 60 Exchange Place, C-3, Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324

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

Hilton Head Island’s 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Join the fun and see what a true community event is like on Hilton Head Island. Parade route along Pope Avenue from Coligny to Office Park Road.
3PM Rain or Shine
www.stpatricksdayhhi.com

FREE

Savannah’s big St. Patrick’s Day Parade is at 10:15 AM Sat. March 16 2013 throughout Historic Downtown Savannah. This three-hour parade consists of more than 350 units, included several U.S. military divisions, many award-winning bands and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Some of the bands include the 282nd U.S. Army Band (Fort Jackson, S.C.), Th Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Fort Meyers, VA), U.S. Coast Guard Pipes and Drums (Norfolk, VA), Irish Air Corps Pipes and Drums (Dublin, Ireland) and more.

Experience the Harlem Globetrotters live at the Savannah Civic Center, 7 PM Thurs. March 14

Discount ticket code: To receive $10 off ALL TICKETS use the discount code BASKET. To purchase tickets, click here.

Like the Harlem Globetrotters here on Facebook to stay connected.

Harlem Globetrotters are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Join in the fun as The UpBeats imagiNATION Workshop presents “A Jumpin’ UpBeat Sing-a-Long” live at the Jelks Auditorium at Savannah Country Day School, 2PM Sat. April 6, 2013.

Come and sing-a-long with those fun loving UpBeats from Wilinkin Land, as they take you on an interactive journey through the magical land of music.

Meet Jeremiah, Tyler, Lucy Q and the entire UpBeat crew in this fun show designed for the whole family to enjoy. The show will cover great topics like teamwork, courage, healthy living, self-esteem and so much more.

It’s an extravaganza filled with singing, dancing, puppetry, featuring musical arrangements by the intergalactic band RJ and The imagiNATION.

Proceeds for this event will go towards the “Happy Eyes, Healthy Ears Project” funding positive television and web programming for kids. You can purchase tickets for the show and donate at www.goupbeat.eventbrite.com .

Use the promo code “upbeat” and save up to 25% on tickets til March 23rd. Want to have preferred seating, backstage meet-n-greet with the characters, and be apart of a puppet workshop after the show? Look into the imagiNATION Experience VIP Pass. See you in Wilinkin Land!

Check out a music video of UpBeats from Wilinkin Land by clicking here.

Like RJ and the Imagination Band on Facebook here to stay connected. Follow the band on Twitter @rjimagination

Check out a mobile show app where you can meet the cast, see music videos/photo galleries, buy tickets by clicking here. ,

RJ and the Imagination Band is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Here’s a great, fun opportunity for Savannah mompreneurs to showcase your business: Savannah’s Women In Business Expo, happening Sat. June 1, 2013.

This summer expo will give local women in business an opportunity to network and market their goods or services to the public. This annual expo is all about fashion, beauty, health, home, food, entertaining, fitness, makeovers, family, travel & more! Featuring over 50 local, regional and national exhibitors at the expo in one fun-filled day.

To reserve a spot or get more info, call 1-877- WIB EXPO or email womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com

The Habersham School plans to bring life back to the beautiful tudor-style Gould Cottage next to Hull Park in Savannah. The Habersham School, a private K-12 parochial school that opened last fall on Wilmington Island, has the Ardsley Park landmark under contract for purchase. Learn more about the school & the final push to secure the site as their future home at a public info session Thursday, March 7, 4:30-6:40 PM @ the Gould Cottage, across Atlantic Avenue from Hull Park.

email info@thehabershamschool.org
www.thehabershamschool.org

Read more about The Habersham’s Plans to relocate to the historic Gould Cottage in Ardsley Park here.

Summer 2013 Camps

Telfair Museums’ Summer 2013 Camps are now available. Click here for more information.

Spring Break 2013 Drop-In Activities

Parents wanting to keep their kids active during spring break can bring them by the museum for a daily activity. 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
$20 a class for members and $35 non-members
Monday Drawing in the Galleries | Tuesday Pixelated Print Making
Wednesday Simple Motor Sculptures
Thursday Drawing in the Galleries | Friday Drawing Robots
Contact Kip Bradley for more information at bradleyk@telfair.org or 912.790.8823

CLASSES
4 to 7 year old Mini Masters
Saturdays, February 16-March 9
Each day student will view, discuss, and recreate the great works form the Uffizi collection. In the studio students will make their own paint, work with gold leaf, paint their own family portraits, and more. All materials provided.

Click here to register and for more information »

FAMILY PROGRAMS
Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for children? Telfair Museums provide many opportunities for families to visit the museum, learn, and make art together.

Toddler 3rd Thursday
March 21 | 10-11:30 am | Jepson Center
$5 per child; free to adult members or with museum admission
March-Shapes for Sitting

wcwm? (What Can We Make?) Studio
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays | 10 – 2 pm | JC
Join us as we open the studios for drop-in visits for all ages. Explore your creative side with inspiring activities utilizing recycled materials, found objects, and traditional art supplies.
Free to members or with museum admission

Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W York Street, Savannah,  31401, www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Join in the fun as The UpBeats imagiNATION Workshop presents “A Jumpin’ UpBeat Sing-a-Long” live at the Jelks Auditorium at Savannah Country Day School, 2PM Sat. April 6, 2013.

Come and sing-a-long with those fun loving UpBeats from Wilinkin Land, as they take you on an interactive journey through the magical land of music.

Meet Jeremiah, Tyler, Lucy Q and the entire UpBeat crew in this fun show designed for the whole family to enjoy. The show will cover great topics like teamwork, courage, healthy living, self-esteem and so much more.

It’s an extravaganza filled with singing, dancing, puppetry, featuring musical arrangements by the intergalactic band RJ and The imagiNATION.

Proceeds for this event will go towards the “Happy Eyes, Healthy Ears Project” funding positive television and web programming for kids. You can purchase tickets for the show and donate at www.goupbeat.eventbrite.com .

Use the promo code “upbeat” and save up to 25% on tickets til March 23rd. Want to have preferred seating, backstage meet-n-greet with the characters, and be apart of a puppet workshop after the show? Look into the imagiNATION Experience VIP Pass.  See you in Wilinkin Land!

Check out a music video of  UpBeats from Wilinkin Land by clicking here. 

Like RJ and the Imagination Band on Facebook here to stay connected. Follow the band on Twitter @rjimagination

Check out a mobile show app where you can meet the cast, see music videos/photo galleries, buy tickets by clicking here. ,

RJ and the Imagination Band 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

UPDATE: Winner is Amy White! Congratulations Amy!

May the luck of the Irish be with you on this yummy giveaway.

This week, win a Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah St. Patrick’s assorted mini box (24 cupcakes).

To enter to win, “like” Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. Then answer this question on their wall: Please share your best St. Patrick’s in Savannah tip (best parade watching spot, favorite St. Patrick’s event, tradition or survival tip) Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter 10 PM March 11 2013. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

You can order cupcakes online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Experience the Harlem Globetrotters live at the Savannah Civic Center, 7 PM Thurs. March 14

Discount ticket code: To receive $10 off ALL TICKETS use the discount code BASKET. To purchase tickets, click here.

Like the Harlem Globetrotters here on Facebook to stay connected.

Harlem Globetrotters are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Welcome the Easter Bunny as he arrives @ Savannah Mall on March 9 2013 and get a sneak peak of Stroller Strides of Savannah’s newest program – Stroller Barre.

With your children in tow, join Stroller Strides this Sat. March 9 as Stroller Strides of Savannah teams up with The Savannah Mall to make the Easter Bunny feel loved and welcome in our city. Families will have the opportunity to have their children’s pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, photos will be available for purchase.

Along with meeting the Easter Bunny, Stroller Strides of Savannah will be offering participants the opportunity to be among the first in the nation to experience the latest fitness craze all moms are talking about- Stroller Barre.

Stroller Barre is a combination of pilates, ballet, and barre techniques all rolled into one class. It was created by Stroller Strides and can only be found through Stroller Strides® programs. This class will be offered FREE. Pregnant women, moms and dads with stroller aged children, grandparents, aunts and uncles, all are welcome to attend. The class is for people of all fitness levels. The only equipment you will need is your stroller.

Stroller Strides® is taught by instructors certified in pre and post natal fitness, with adult and child CPR training.

Join Stroller Strides of Savannah and the Easter Bunny at the Savannah Mall on Saturday, March 9th at 10:30 am for this unique experience.

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

Make sure to check back to learn more about our upcoming exclusive Stroller Barre classes, created and owned by Stroller Strides®.

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.

JEA Preschool Savannah will host a Meet & Greet for prospective parents and caregivers on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m.

The new preschool, located at the Jewish Educational Alliance community center at 5111 Abercorn Street, will open to children ages 16 months to 4 years in August 2013. Enrollment is now open.

During the Meet & Greet, attendees will have an opportunity to meet the director Jodi Sadler and teachers, learn about a typical preschool day, and view architectural renderings of new classrooms and an outdoor learning space, which are currently under development.

Free childcare will be available during the presentation. Healthy snacks will be served. Reservations are required; please call 912-355-8111 (ext. 228) or email preschool@savj.org to reserve a spot.

JEA Preschool Savannah has been in the planning stages for the past two years. The school was created to provide for the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting. The age-appropriate curriculum, led by qualified and experienced teachers, will focus on literacy, writing, math, science, music, art and movement all within the special facilities of the JEA.

“I am truly excited about the creation of our program of excellence, JEA Preschool Savannah,” said Sadler, a longtime educator and former assistant principal at Chatham Academy. “When parents and children walk into the school, I want them to see and feel two things: love and security. I know that the quality of the program, excellence of the facilities, and perfect location will make this one of the most attractive and dynamic programs in the area.”

The dynamic preschool will include spacious classrooms and an innovative outdoor space where children can explore, interact with and connect to the environment. The preschool’s core curriculum will be available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children have the option of attending three or five days per week. Extended hours are available daily as early as 7 a.m. and until 6 p.m. to serve the needs of working families.

JEA Preschool Savannah is open to both JEA members and non members.

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. Enrollment is now open. For more information on JEA Preschool Savannah, please call 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org or visit www.savannahjea.org .

Bring the kids to the annual FREE Greening of the Fountain @ noon this Friday March 8, 2013 at the fountain in Forsyth Park to kick off the St. Patrick’s festivities in Savannah. Enjoy this Savannah tradition, as the city gets ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

FOR MORE KID-FRIENDLY ST. PATRICK’S EVENTS IN SAVANNAH, CLICK HERE.

FREE Tybee Island 11th Annual Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
3 PM Sat. March 9, 2013
Butler Ave., Highway 80, Tybee Island, GA
www.TybeeVisit.com
912.786.5444
Tybee Island will “go green” with a family-friendly parade in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The parade will include floats, marchers and musical bands. Families are encouraged to dress in green and celebrate.

FOR MORE KID-FRIENDLY ST. PATRICK’S EVENTS IN SAVANNAH, CLICK HERE.

Bring the kids to the annual Greening of the Fountain @ noon this Friday March 8, 2013 at the fountain in Forsyth Park to kick off the St. Patrick’s festivities in Savannah.

Enjoy this Savannah tradition, as they city gets ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Savannah’s big St. Patrick’s Day Parade is at 10:15 AM Sat. March 16 2013 throughout Historic Downtown Savannah. This three-hour parade consists of more than 350 units, included several U.S. military divisions, many award-winning bands and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Some of the bands include the 282nd U.S. Army Band (Fort Jackson, S.C.), Th Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Fort Meyers, VA), U.S. Coast Guard Pipes and Drums (Norfolk, VA), Irish Air Corps Pipes and Drums (Dublin, Ireland) and more.

Other family-friendly St. Patrick’s events include

Shamrock Run March of Dimes
6 PM Sat. Mar 9, 2013 @ City Market
912.354.5900
Beginning and ending in City Market, there is a free1/4 mile Kiddie Fun Run prior to the race.

FREE Tara Feis family festival
Saturday, March 9, 2013
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emmet Park (east end of Bay Street)
Presented by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs
Free and open to the public
Details & link to performance schedule here.

FREE Tybee Island 11th Annual Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
3 PM Sat. Mar 9, 2013
Butler Ave., Highway 80, Tybee Island, GA
www.TybeeVisit.com
912.786.5444
Tybee Island will “go green” with a family-friendly parade in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The parade will include floats, marchers and musical bands. Families are encouraged to dress in green and celebrate.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza is a fun holiday themed event held near Easter every year hosted by the Coastal Heritage Society @ Tricentennial Park/Georgia State Railroad Museum.

Kids get to take a train ride, make fun themed crafts and participate in a site-wide egg hunt! The Easter Egg-Stravaganza will be:
Saturday March 23, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.

Pre-registration required. Email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org .

Admission is $15 per child ($12 if pre-paid at the time of registration) and $5 per adult. Space is limited.

If you’d like more information, email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org .

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS & KID-FRIENDLY EASTER EVENTS & , CLICK HERE.