Enrollment for the new Savannah charter school – Savannah Classical Academy – is under way for the 2013-2014 school year.

Enrollment at the new charter is December 8, 2012 – February 22, 2013.

Applications available online at www.savannahclassicalacademy.org  or at the following locations starting January 7th, 2013:
Mondays- Carnegie Library 5:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesdays- Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church 5:30-7:30pm
Saturdays-W.W. Law Community Center 12-2pm

Contact: Savannah Classical Academy at 912.398.2391 info@savannahclassicalacademy.org

AT A GLANCE
• Tuition-free, public charter school
• Opening – August 2013
• Serving students in Savannah/Chatham County
• Initially serving grades K-6; serving grades K-12 by 2019
• Key characteristics and components:
o Based on a classical liberal arts model with a strong civics component
o Explicit phonics for teaching of reading
o Teaching of Latin
o School culture demanding moral virtue, decorum, respect, discipline, and studiousness among students and faculty

Savannah Classical Academy will be located at the site of the former St. Pius High School, 705 Anderson St. For more info, click here.

You’re invited to a Living Nativity Scene at Wilmington Island Presbyterian, 450 North Cromwell Road, Savannah 31410.

The nativity scene (including camels) will be on Tuesday, December 18th from 4-7pm. Everyone is welcome.

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS, VISIT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GUIDE HERE. OR VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.

FOR OUR PICKS FOR BEST LOCAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAYS & HOME DECORATIONS, CLICK HERE.

Planning on taking the kids to look at home holiday lights? Click here for our picks for the 2012 best home holiday lights displays/decorations.

You’re invited to Holiday on Broughton Street, Savannah.

Join the Savannah Downtown Business Association for Holiday on Broughton noon until 7 PM this Saturday, December 15. Fun for the whole family with dance, choir, jazz, and theater performances
Performances by:
• Savannah Dance Festival
• Savannah Arts Academy Choir
• Savannah Arts Academy Jazz Band
• Holiday Movie at Trustee’s Theater
• And MORE Family Fun!

Sponsored in part by the City of Savannah

You’re invited to a Living Nativity Scene at Wilmington Island Presbyterian, 450 North Cromwell Road, Savannah 31410.

The nativity scene (including camels) will be on Tuesday, December 18th from 4-7pm. Everyone is welcome.

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS, VISIT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GUIDE HERE. OR VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.

FOR OUR PICKS FOR BEST LOCAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAYS & HOME DECORATIONS, CLICK HERE.

How The Grinch Stole the Polar Express – A Balloon Caper (Free balloon show)

This Saturday Dec. 15 at 2:00 p.m., you need to help Lynnae Weller, Owner of Bend Out A Shape Balloons, make sure the Grinch doesn’t steal Christmas for the entire world. Come have a fun, hilarious time at the Southwest Chatham Library (the one by Target at Savannah Mall). You might even get to see a snowball fight! Great for all ages.

If you want to have crazy amounts of fun at your next birthday party, please contact Lynnae with Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/

Like Bend Out A Shape Balloons on Facebook here.

Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/ Bend Out A Shape Balloons is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

How The Grinch Stole the Polar Express – A Balloon Caper (Free balloon show)

This Saturday Dec. 15 at 2:00 p.m., you need to help Lynnae Weller, Owner of Bend Out A Shape Balloons, make sure the Grinch doesn’t steal Christmas for the entire world. Come have a fun, hilarious time at the Southwest Chatham Library (the one by Target at Savannah Mall). You might even get to see a snowball fight! Great for all ages.

If you want to have crazy amounts of fun at your next birthday party, please contact Lynnae with Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/

Like Bend Out A Shape Balloons on Facebook here.

Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/ Bend Out A Shape Balloons is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Best local holiday light displays. Planning on driving around and checking out the best local holiday house decorations? From giant Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, we have your guide to local home holiday light displays.

Displays not to be missed include:

1. The Whitemarsh Island home of the Kesslers. In the Battery point subdivision at 105 Mapmaker Lane: computerized “dancing” lights display animated with music. Lights choreographed to blink, twink and fade in red, blue, green and white, in sync with a custom-mixed soundtrack of holiday tunes.

2. A beloved old-fashioned holiday yard display that on certain nights features hot chocolate for visitors and even Santa visits at 512 Gordonston Ave., Savannah.(UPDATE: on 12/1/12 this display was still in the prep stages & not ready yet. But this favorite is expected to be up again & glowing this season!)

Ones that we haven’t checked out yet this year but in the past have been great. We’ve been told many of these are still brillant this year.
• 711 South Drive
• 202 Blue Marlin Drive in Seagate, Whitemarsh Island
• 203 Windsor Road, Windsor Forest
• 18 Cutler Drive, Georgetown area (in the same area, drive down Lions Gate (also in Georgetown), there are several brightly-decorated homes as well as a house on Waynesboro)
• 136 Chimney Road, Rincon
• 13008 Largo Drive, Windsor Forest
116 Community Road in Faulkville Lakeside Farms
• 16 Godley Park Way in Pooler
• 504 E. 52 St

PUBLIC HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS, SAVANNAH

December Nights & Holiday Lights @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah. Details here.

Savannah Harbor of Lights Festival @ Road Course on Hutchinson Is. Details here.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS WORTH THE DRIVE!

Harbour Town Lights, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Is. FREE. Details here

Lights Before (& After) Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia, S.C. Details here.

Holiday Festival of Lights 2012, Charleston S.C. Details here

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights @ Atlanta Botanical Garden. Through Jan. 5 2013. Details here.

You’re invited to The Sounds of Winter Holiday Concert @ Savannah Arts Academy.

Don’t miss the spectacular sounds of the SAA Choruses and Orchestra. The Sounds of Winter Holiday Concert will take place this Wednesday and Thursday, December 12 and 13 beginning at 7 PM in the school theater.

Tickets may ONLY be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/saa until 60 minutes before show time. General admision is $10. Students and Seniors is $6.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave., Savannah, 31405

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS, VISIT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GUIDE HERE. OR VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.

Lovelane wants to know: What was your favorite stuffed animal growing up?

‘Like’ lovelane’s Facebook page by clicking here and on their Facebook wall, tell about your favorite fluffy friend from childhood or your child’s favorite stuffed toy to enter to win a little lovelane hat. This giveaway will randomly select one winner from all entries that liked and commented on the Loveland Facebook page. Drawing will be Monday, December 17 @ 10am

The perfect accessory for anyone that loves “handmade”, lovelane fuses vintage design and edgy functionality. From linens to pillows to larger custom pieces, her work will brighten any home with a unique blend of kitschy themes, classic patterns, and polished craftsmanship.

Lovelane is committed to sustainability and “upcycling” by creating tea towels, totes and reusable produce bags, as well as full line of luxury home goods made with eco-friendly, water-based inks and dyes on organic and regional materials. The lovelane designs showroom and studio, Swamp Kitty, is located in Savannah’s Starland District.

Lovelane Designs, Lane Huerta, 25 East 40th St., Savannah, 31401, 415.378.4474, email lovelanedesigns@yahoo.com , http://www.lovelanedesigns.com/, On Facebook here.

Chris Rumble’s Reading Pep Rally

Thurs., Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m. at Springfield Library
Thurs., Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m. at Pooler Library
Fri., Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. at Bull Street Library
Fri., Dec. 21, 3:30 p.m. at Islands Library
Sat., Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m. at Hinesville Library
Sat., Dec. 22, 2:00 p.m. at Southwest Chatham Library

In the high-energy Reading Pep Rally, author-illustrator-musician Chris Rumble uses upbeat songs, the tunes of which are easily recognized, to get kids excited about reading. Chris also incorporates art into the performance as he introduces his characters by drawing for the kids on a big sketch pad. He then spends some time reading to the students from his books. He fields questions from the older kids and then wraps it up with a final song and additional words of encouragement.

Each performance is 45 minutes long and includes significant audience participation.  Learn more about Chris Rumble.

We’ve got it all: caroling, public ice skating, holiday lights tours. Find out where to find Santa and where to watch holiday films for free.

Visit our Holidays 2012 Guide frequently this holiday season for updates about kid-friendly holiday events.

For your convenience, the link to the SouthernMamas.com Holidays 2012 Guide will posted on the SouthernMamas home page in the column to the right throughout the holiday season & via a rotating banner at the top of this page. Enjoy! Click here. Also check out online Events Calendar here for oodles of local kid-friendly activities.

Photo by Walt Disney World

Kids ages 17 and under can sail FREE on select 4-night Bahamian and 5-night Western Caribbean Disney Cruise Line sailings from Miami, FL. Most itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island (and my personal favorite), Castaway Cay!

To take advantage of this offer, kids must travel with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom in categories 4A – 11B on select cruises from Jan. 14 – Feb. 25, 2013.

With 5-night sailings as low as $376.55 per person, are you ready to experience a magical Disney Cruise vacation?? Book your Kids Sail Free cruise during Disney Cruise Line’s inaugural sailings from Miami today! Get your Disney Cruise Line quote here

Disney Vacation Specialist Tara McCoy. Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/EnchantedTravel. Visit Mouse Tales travel blog at www.mousetalestravel.com/blog, 803.816.0686, Tara McCoy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You’re invited to these family-friendly holiday happenings @ SCAD Museum of Art and Trustees Theater.

SCAD Museum of Art
Saturday, Dec. 15
1-3 p.m.

Trustees Theater
Saturday, Dec. 15
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The SCAD Museum of Art will offer free admission to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join Santa Claus and his elves for caroling, complimentary refreshments and plenty of festive cheer from 1-3 p.m.

Trustees Theater will show a free screening of “Arthur Christmas” in 3D at 3 p.m., followed by “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at 7 p.m. Doors open one hour before show time. Trustee’s Theater is @ 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah, 31401.

For more information about the events at the museum, call 912.525.7191 or click here.

For more information about the events at Trustees Theater, call 912.525.5050 or click here.

You’re invited to The Sounds of Winter Holiday Concert @ Savannah Arts Academy.

Don’t miss the spectacular sounds of the SAA Choruses and Orchestra. The Sounds of Winter Holiday Concert will take place this Wednesday and Thursday, December 12 and 13 beginning at 7 PM in the school theater.

Tickets may ONLY be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/saa  until 60 minutes before show time. General admision is $10. Students and Seniors is $6.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave., Savannah, 31405

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS, VISIT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GUIDE HERE. OR VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.

La Dee Da Children’s Boutique in Rincon is closing its doors on December 22 2012.

La Dee Da is selling all inventory at 50-60% off! Enjoy incredible savings for your little ones on names like Bailey Boys, Mayoral, LaJenn’s, mud pie, Pedipeds, Bloch dance wear, Peaches n Cream, Mallory May, Stephen Joseph gifts, Kalencom diaper bags, all holiday apparel and much, much more! Christmas is right around the corner so now is the perfect time to purchase gorgeous gifts for the precious little ones on your list!

Phone 912.295.5470

135 Goshen Road Ext
Rincon next to Baibry’s

La Dee Da , Goshen Park Plaza on Hwy, 21 in Rincon, 912.295.5470, www.ladeedakids.com  La Dee Da is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

For 25 days in December, Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah is promoting a particular item each day and offer a 10% discount on that particular product.

The products are announced the Monday before the sale. This will allow the parents and grandparents time to decide when to stop by the store the next day to get the product.

Check out this week’s 10% off items to the right.

Shop Local, Shop Barnett!

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

Don’t forget: Santa will be @ Barnett from 1-5 PM this Sunday Dec. 16 for Pictures with Santa. There will be a little goodie for each child and coffee for the parents.

Receive a free picture with Santa when you purchase $10 dollars of merchandise. Otherwise, cost is $5 for a photo.

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.

Lovin’ Spoons is “Lovin’ Santa!”

Say “Lovin’ Santa!” all week for 10% off your yogurt.

Even better, come SEE Santa this weekend at the stores. See below for schedule. Bring your camera and kids!

Post on the Lovin Spoons Facebook page by Sunday night your pic of the kids and Santa for a chance to win a $10 gift card! And during Santa’s appearance in each store your yogurt is 2 for 1, cup of lesser value! Please do not combine offers.

Lovin’ Spoons self-serve froyo is making your holiday shopping easier with a great deal on gift cards!

Buy $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 gift card free–OR a T-shirt, $15 value! Give ‘em some Lovin’!

Lovin’ Spoons FroYo offers 12 ever changing flavors, over 40 fresh toppings, hot syrups served up with a groovy 70s vibe at stores in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill and Bluffton.

Local store locations:

Savannah Savannah Centre by Toys R Us on Eisenhower Drive 912-355-2723

Pooler Pooler Marketplace by Publix 912-748-1444

Richmond Hill 60 Exchange St. 912-459-1490

Bluffton 95 Towne Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910 843.837.5683

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm

Lovin Spoons, 912.355.2723, email info@lovinspoons.com , www.lovinspoons.com, Lovin’ Spoons is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Come out to see “Friends” at The Puppet People this December.

“Friends” is a shadow puppet show based on an African Folk Tale. Featuring the unlikely friendship that forms between Frog Child and Snake Child, as they get to know each other and celebrate the things that make them different from one another.

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People has a Living Social half price special for December 15, 22, 27, 28, 29 on the shadow show and shadow puppet Mom & Me puppet making session: “Friends:” “Why Frog Child & Snake Child Can’t Play Together”
Cost : $15.00 per ticket
With Living Social: $7.00 per ticket

Show details here.

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Come out to see “Friends” at The Puppet People this December.

“Friends” is a shadow puppet show based on an African Folk Tale. Featuring the unlikely friendship that forms between Frog Child and Snake Child, as they get to know each other and celebrate the things that make them different from one another.

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People has a Living Social half price special for December 15, 22, 27, 28, 29 on the shadow show and shadow puppet Mom & Me puppet making session: “Friends:” “Why Frog Child & Snake Child Can’t Play Together”
Cost : $15.00 per ticket
With Living Social: $7.00 per ticket

Show details here.

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Come out to see “Friends” at The Puppet People this December.

“Friends” is a shadow puppet show based on an African Folk Tale. Featuring the unlikely friendship that forms between Frog Child and Snake Child, as they get to know each other and celebrate the things that make them different from one another.

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People has a Living Social half price special for December 15, 22, 27, 28, 29 on the shadow show and shadow puppet Mom & Me puppet making session: “Friends:” “Why Frog Child & Snake Child Can’t Play Together”
Cost : $15.00 per ticket
With Living Social: $7.00 per ticket

Show details here.

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.