Oatland Island Wildlife Center is excited to host Savannah Children’s Museum’s Imagination Playground exhibit twice per month on designated Toddler Tuesdays! Imagination Playground is an interactive, transformable environment that prompts children of all ages to create an ever-evolving play space with loose parts. This unique, mobile exhibit addresses a broader spectrum of play needs through socio-cooperative play.

Join Oatland on the following Tuesdays from 10-4:
October 16
October 30
November 13
November 27
December 11
This is a LEAP Together partnership powered by Coastal Heritage Society.
Learn, Explore And Play with your kids every day!
www.chsgeorgia.org

We all need help when it comes to parenting.

Bull Street Baptist Church is hosting a parenting conference this weekend (Oct 12 & 13) to help equipp parents to be the primary disciplers of our children.

Goals of the conference include helping parent in the following ways:
-Teaching generations to set their hope in God and in nothing else.
-Teaching generations to rely on the whole counsel of Scripture.
-Training generations to love and serve God, the church, and their neighbors as Christ does.

Conference Cost: $20 / person

Childcare Available: ($3 per child / $9 max per family per day)
Includes Friday Dinner & Saturday Breakfast!

Friday, October 12 – 5-9pm
Saturday, October 13 – 8:30am – 12pm

Steve Wright (author of reThink: Is Student Ministry Working? and ApParent Privilege) served at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC from 1999-2012 primarily as the Student Pastor but later transitioned as Pastor of Family Discipleship. He is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship and Church Planting at First Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, FL.

He received a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ed. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His undergrad degree is from Carson Newman College in TN. Steve also founded InQuest Ministries, to encourage youth pastors serving on the frontlines of ministry, and supplies resources of Sunday School and Discipleship curriculum to thousands of churches worldwide.

He and his wife Tina have been happily married since 1989. They are blessed with three children–Sara, William and Tyler.

· Register online at: www.bullstreet.org

· For more info contact: Glenn Warner Pastor for Family Ministry at glenn@bullstreet.org or 912.236.1511

Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 East Anderson St., Savannah, GA 31401, www.facebook.com/BullStreetBaptistChurch, Bull Street Baptist Church is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

We all need help when it comes to parenting.

Which is why it’s comforting to know that Bull Street Baptist Church is hosting a parenting conference this weekend (Oct 12 & 13) to help equip parents to be the primary disciplers of our children.

Goals of the conference include helping parent in the following ways:
-Teaching generations to set their hope in God and in nothing else.
-Teaching generations to rely on the whole counsel of Scripture.
-Training generations to love and serve God, the church, and their neighbors as Christ does.

Conference Cost: $20 / person

Childcare Available: ($3 per child / $9 max per family per day)
Includes Friday Dinner & Saturday Breakfast!

Friday, October 12 – 5-9pm
Saturday, October 13 – 8:30am – 12pm

Steve Wright (author of reThink: Is Student Ministry Working? and ApParent Privilege) served at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC from 1999-2012 primarily as the Student Pastor but later transitioned as Pastor of Family Discipleship. He is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship and Church Planting at First Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, FL.

He received a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ed. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His undergrad degree is from Carson Newman College in TN. Steve also founded InQuest Ministries, to encourage youth pastors serving on the frontlines of ministry, and supplies resources of Sunday School and Discipleship curriculum to thousands of churches worldwide.

He and his wife Tina have been happily married since 1989. They are blessed with three children–Sara, William and Tyler.

· Register online at: www.bullstreet.org

· For more info contact: Glenn Warner Pastor for Family Ministry at glenn@bullstreet.org  or 912.236.1511

Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 East Anderson St., Savannah, GA 31401, www.facebook.com/BullStreetBaptistChurch, Bull Street Baptist Church is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

A reminder for Savannah-area families of children ages 0-7 who are interested in enhancing and enriching the musical development of your child:  Monthly enrollment in Kindermusik early music education classes is available online and classes are offered Monday-Fridays.

Come join Kindermusik parent-and-child sessions for a fall musical treat.

Check out some of the classes being offered in October:

Toddlers Tuesday mornings at 10:20 AM: “Milk and Cookies” is the theme. To Market, To Market:Pretend trips to the market in class will surely spice up your real-life shopping excursions, and light the spark of creativity in your young shopper. Songs, rhymes and instrument exploration focus on long and short sounds – musical concepts that will help your child understand musical note values in years to come.

Wednesdays at 10 AM: Infants to 18 months. “Zoom Buggy” is the theme. Trav’lin ‘Round:Introduce your baby to the music of many cultures from Russia, to Indonesia, to Israel and more. Dances, lap bounces, and instrument play focus on the long and short sounds of music as well as the thrill of riding in a rocket ship and a canoe.

Thursdays at 3:20 PM: For 0-7 year olds. “Family Time” is the theme.

Kindermusik will offer a one-time playdate at the end of October. Look for details coming soon.

Kindermusik is a classroom learning experience. KINDERMUSIK with 88 KEYS PIANO in Savannah teaches children music so they can become better learners. It’s not about making little Mozarts. It’s about developing skills in the whole child – ages newborn to 7 years – cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical. For more than 25 years, Kindermusik has believed music is the best conductor for learning.

Kindermusik offers easy automated MONTHLY payment systems. No more lump sum “semester” fees due. Now you can easily budget for Kindermusik classes all year round because the payment is the same EVERY month.

Register online today here, as all class sizes are limited!

More info on all of the above by clicking here.

Marina Lindblom, 88 KEYS PIANO/Kindermusik, 912.988.KEYS (5397), email music@88keysga.com, www.88keysga.com . Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The Haunted Forest at the Savannah Moose Lodge in Sandfly, 2202 Norwood Ave.

8 PM-Midnight on the following dates (ticket sales stop at 10 PM on Halloween): Oct. 12th & 13th; Oct. 19th & 20th; Oct. 26th & 27th; Oct. 31st

$7 adults; $5 kids 12 & younger.

Benefits Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center Information: 912-355-8985 or LODGE1550@MOOSEUNITS.ORG

Lovin’ Spoons self-serve froyo is the place to go after school this week! All 4 Lovin’ Spoons self-froyo stores will have Happy Hour: 50% off your yogurt and shakes from 3 to 6 PM this week Monday through Friday.

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

You’re invited to Savannah PAWrade and carnival ! It will take place on Lamara Drive in front of Jacob G. Smith Elementary on Saturday, October 27th from 11am-3pm. In addition to the TailsSpin pet costume contest, there will be lots of old-fashioned carnival games and activities for kids, plus street vendors, a bake sale, and the chance to win a whole cake or pie in the Cake Walk! New this year: a pumpkin decorating contest! Open to the public.

Meet a young loggerhead sea turtle hatchling named Ossabaw at Skidaway Marine Science Day

October 20, 2012: Skidaway Marine Science Day

Campus wide open house hosted by the Marine Extension Service, Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography, NOAA’s Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Includes aquarium tours, touch

tanks, laboratory demonstrations, research vessel tours, reptile programs, and more!

The Center also will be celebrating 40 years of public service and outreach at the annual open house. To mark the anniversary, a young loggerhead sea turtle hatchling named Ossabaw will make its first public debut.

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

Cost: FREE!

Ages: All

To register or more information, (912)665-4199 or email kate@ganeshasplace or Jaime@LittleLightsYoga.com

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

To register or more information, (912)665-4199 or email kate@ganeshasplace or Jaime@LittleLightsYoga.com

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

Sure, “Bunnicula” – a Halloween musical at The Savannah Children’s Theatre   – has a vampire theme. But the production is as adorable and non-scary as grinning trick-or-treaters at your front door.

The theatre’s adult cast brings this popular children’s book to life at 10 AM Sat. Oct. 13.

In the production based on the children’s book by Deborah & James Howe, the Monroe family returns home from the movies with an abandoned rabbit who turns out to be Bunnicula, a fanged creature who makes nocturnal trips to the family fridge and scares the family pets.

While your kids will be fascinated with Bunnicula (operated by puppeteer Paul Gabbard), the real stars of the story are Chester the Cat (Maggie Lee Hart), a sassy, smart kitty, and the cynical, clumsy Harold the Dog (Brandon Kaufman). The comedy duo try to protect the Monroe family, who have been finding their veggies drained of their juice (a white tomato!)

The fun script has a nice blend of humor designed to appeal to varying ages. The physical antics of Chester and Harold as cat and dog entertain the younger children. Bunnicula is suitable for little children with only a few mildly scary moments.

Bunnicula

Based on the book by Deborah & James Howe
Adapted and Lyrics by Jon Klein
Music by Chris Jeffries
Directed by Kelie Miley

Bunnicula plays again at Savannah Children’s Theatre at 10 AM Sat. Oct. 13

Tickets are $10 for students/children, seniors and military: $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  or at the theatre box office the mornings of the shows. 2160 E. Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center, next to the Piggly Wiggly. 912-238-9015.

The Savannah Children’s Theatre is looking for adults, teens, and children ages 7 and up (2nd grade) to fill all roles in their Winter Main Stage Musical, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka! Actors of all skill levels are encouraged to try out; no experience necessary!

Please come prepared to learn a song and dance from the show, and to read scenes from the script.

WHEN: Auditions are Mon & Tues October 8 & 9 at 7pm
Performances are January 18-February 3
WHERE: Savannah Children’s Theatre Front Lobby, 2160 E. Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center, next to the Piggly Wiggly.
HOW MUCH: Free to audition! Cast members will be asked to help fundraise.

Details here.

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is coming to Savannah.

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

Mention you read about Pure Barre Savannah on SouthernMamas.com & receive 10% off!

When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com  Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Baby Sign & Read Classes for parents with children from the ages of 0-3 yrs old are now being offered in Savannah by Giving in Love, Inc.

Sign & Read classes focus on parent-child interactions, communication, and reading. Parents learn how they can nurture their child’s language, cognitive and social-emotional development through three key areas of communication: talking, reading and signing.

There are 6 classes (no class during the week of Thanksgiving) in the first session. Class options are 10:30am or 11 am beginning Oct. 31 2012 at 1900 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401 & an recently added class: 10:30am on Mondays starting 10/29 at 1910 Abercorn St, Savannah, 31401.

For more information, please call (912) 388-1658 or visit www.givinginlove.org “Like” Giving in Love on Facebook here.

Giving in Love, Inc is a non-profit & a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Fall & early winter weekends are loaded with road runs in Savannah & the Lowcountry. If your kids have caught the fun run bug, here are some kid-friendly 5Ks, fun runs and more – including costumed Halloween & Holiday runs –  for the remainder of 2012 in our area.

Go Green 5K Trail Run / Walk
Whitemarsh Preserve, Savannah
Sat. Oct. 13
Details here.

Crab Crawl 5K
JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill
1 PM Sun. Oct. 21
Details here.

Trick or Trot 5K / 10K
Wilmington Island, Savannah
8 AM Sat. Oct. 27
Includes Halloween Costume Contest: Run, Walk, or just show up in costume and enter the competition. Prizes for the best ones.
Details here.

KiDS ROCK Savannah (with Rock n’Roll Savannah Marathon)
Daffin Park
2 PM Sun. Nov. 4
Kids can run, walk or jog the one-mile course. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal for finishing.
Details here.

Trail of Hope 5K
Skidaway Island State Park
Sat. Nov. 10
10K, 5K, Run & Walk
Fun for the whole family: Kids’ Fun Run, Face Painting, Balloons, Awards, Trophies, T-shirts
Details here.

2012 Jingle Bell Run / Walk 5K Savannah
Islands YMCA
Sat. Nov. 17
Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces.
Details here.

Savannah Turkey Trot benefiting the United Way
Daffin Park
8 AM Nov. 22
Details here.

Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run
Savannah Civic Center
Sat. Dec. 1
Details here.

Reindeer Run 8K
Hutchinson Island
Sat. Dec. 15
The run is followed by a Chili Cook Off with celebrity Judges: Paula Deen, Jaime Deen, Bobby Deen, Straton Leopold, and Mary Jane Crouch; Leopold’s Ice Cream; Bojangles’ Biscuits; Cornhole Competition ; Lots of kid’s activities and mascots galore!
Trophies for the run and kids competitions.
Winner of the Cornhole Competition stays in the Deen’s Tybee cottage for a weekend. In the freezer will be a gallon of Leopold’s Ice Cream
Details here.

Alive in Savannah
Hutchinson Island
New Year’s Eve Dec. 31
Details here.

HILTON HEAD IS./BLUFFTON, S.C.

Hilton Head Is. Bridge Run
Sun. Oct. 21
10K, 5K & Health Walk
Details here.

Zombie Mile Bluffton 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run
5 PM Sat. Oct. 27
The race will be followed by a Halloween Festival for the entire family with: Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, Kids Play Area, Pumpkin Toss, Story Telling, Food & More.
Details here.

Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle Run
5K Road Race & Health Walk
9 AM Dec. 22
Details here.

2012 Alive in Savannah

NEW YEARS EVE
Location: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort (Inside the Race Track – Grand Prize of America Ave)

New Years Eve Racing:
5:15pm Kids 1/4 Mile (free 12u)
5:30pm 5k / 10k on the Golf Course

Register for runs here.

Non-competitor festival passes available here.

Childcare for all competitors; Gated and Supervised while you compete
ALL WEEKEND: Childcare, Inflatables and Kids Carnival
Inflat – a – Fest:
15 Inflatables / Carnival Games
300ft Inflatable Obstacle Course
5 sided Rock Climbing Wall
Zip Line, Rope Swing, Super Slides
Vendor Villiage
FIREWORKS: 8:30pm Professional Presentation

2012 Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K Road Race & Health Walk
9 AM Saturday December 22

Register here.

The race happens on and around the Hilton Head Hospital Campus and Main Street and features a colorful seasonal theme and provides participants a chance to burn off those extra holiday calories. The race features all standard male and female running divisions. Holiday prizes are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, plus the top three in each age category will also receive unique holiday awards.

Participants are asked to bring new unwrapped toys, gift cards, or phone cards for donations to benefit CODA ( Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse ). People who donate toys will qualify to win a Holiday Gift Package valued at over $150. The Holiday Gift Package will include: Turkey, Wreath, Poinsettia, and other holiday items.

The first 400 participants will receive a long sleeve Jingle Jingle T-shirt, jingle bells, and a candy cane.

An festive award ceremony featuring refreshments, music and door prizes will be held following the race.

Runners & Walkers may register with an application or on line for $25 prior to 12/17 or for $30 after

Families & Groups of 6 receive a 10% discount for pre-registration prior to 12/17 only
More info here.

Zombie Mile 5k & 1mile Fun Run
5 PM Saturday October 27th
The race will be followed by a Halloween Festival for the entire family with: Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, Kids Play Area, Pumpkin Toss, Story Telling, Food & More

Halloween 5K Adult and Kids one mile fun run thru the streets of Historic Bluffton followed by a costume contest and post race award ceremony with Trick or treating, kids play area, pumbkin toss, music, food and more. There will also be a Pub Crawl for adults from 7-9 at Capt. Woody’s, Promenade 9 & Corks

Register here.

1 Mile Course:
Takes participants up Pin Oak Street, Eighth Avenue, Goethe Road and Old Mellichamp Drive to finish at The Promenade.
1 Mile Kids Course Map

5K Course:
Pin Oak Street, Red Cedar St, Hidden Lake Circle then back via Eighth Avenue, Goethe Road and Old Mellichamp Drive to finish at The Promenade

What To Wear
Runners encouraged to come out, have fun, wear a costume, bring your strollers, baby joggers and pets. Please keep in mind that this is a twilight event so please wear bright colors, bring a flash light or glow stick.

Results:
This event will not be officially timed however a race clock will be provided at the finish line.

1 Mile Awards:
Prizes to top 3 Male & Female overall finishers
Prizes to top 3 Male & Female finishers 8 & Under, 9-12, 13 & Over

5K Awards:
Prizes to top 3 Male & Female overall finishers
Prizes to top Male & Female finishers 12 & Under, 13-20, 21-40, 41-60, 60+

Costume Contest
Prizes to Best Male, Best Female, Best Group ( 4 or more ) and Best Pet

To Benefit: American Cancer Society Relay for Life & Bluffton Fins Swim Team

CRAB CRAWL 5K
1 PM Sunday October 21 2012
J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill​
Race Description
The 2012 Crab Crawl 5K Run/Walk is coordinated with the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival​: great food, entertainment, crafts and rides: The race will help conclude the festival Sunday afternoon. Registration includes entrance to the festival, overall and age group awards, race packet items and shirt.
Registration
$25 – Early Registration through August 25
$30 – Regular Registration August 26 – September 30
$35 – Late registration October 1 – October 11
$40 Race day registration – at the race site only
Race Course
The course will take place inside J.F. Gregory Park. The race will begin in the park at the carnival entrance and encompass the back loop around the wetland trails. Register here.  ​​​​​​​​​​​

The Savannah Turkey Trot Benefiting the United Way

Thursday November 22

Register here.

Time

8:00 am Kids K
8:15 am Diaper Dash
8:30 am 4 Mile Run & Walk

Distance

4 Miles

Register here.

Registration Fees

$25 through November 7
$30 through November 14
$35 through November 21
$40 RACE DAY – Nov. 22
Kiddie Run and Diaper Dash – FREE

Race Proceeds

United Way of the Coastal Empire is a local non-profit organization serving the following counties in Georgia: Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty. Their mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

Awards

– Top 3 overall male and female
– Top 3 male and female in each age group
– Largest family, most generations, furthest away, most senior, most junior
All Kids K participants will receive an award. Awards will be presented immediately following tabulations at Daffin Park. Must be present to receive awards.

Age Groups

10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up

Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run
8 AM Kids Run, 8:15 AM 5K, 9 AM 10K Dec. 1 2012
Distance: 5K, 10K, Double Pump
Event Organizers: Savannah Sports Council and Fleet Feet Sports Savannah
Register here.
Registration Fees

$25 through June 1 (Early Bird Special)
$30 June 2 through October 31
$35 November 1 through November 29
Online Registration Closes Wednesday November 28th at 11:59pm EST.
Registration on Thursday November 29th will be available at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah
$40 Friday November 30th at the EXPO ONLY
$5 EXTRA if participating in the Double Pump
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE

Race Proceeds

Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s / Candler

Details

The South’s Toughest Bridge Run!!
Come run Savannah’s Talmadge Bridge 1, 2, or 3 times! The bridge is a 1.4 mile span at a 5.5% grade, 196 feet above the Savannah River.

Race Course

5K
The 5K Run / Walk will start on Hutchinson Island, on Wayne Shackleford Road near the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center at 8:15 a.m. All participants will head west, then over the Talmadge Memorial Bridge and will finish back in the Historic District near the Savannah Civic Center
10K
The 10K race will start in front of the Chatham County Court House on Montgomery Street in Savannah’s Historic District at 9 a.m. The run leads participants through Savannah’s Historic District, then heads over the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, and back over for a second time, finishing near the Savannah Civic Center.
Double Pump
The DOUBLE PUMP will start on Hutchinson Island at 8:15 a.m. with the 5K. As soon as you complete the 5K, DOUBLE PUMP participants line up at the 10K start and complete another two trips over the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. You must be able to complete the 5K in 40 minutes or less to participate in DOUBLE PUMP and be at the 10K starting line by 9 a.m. (NO LATE STARTS.) Awards will be given out for your combined times of the 5K and 10K.
1/4 Mile Kids Run
The ¼ mile kids race is FREE and will start at 8 a.m. The race will begin at the finish line near the Savannah Civic Center. Every participant gets an award!

2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walk® Savannah
Be there with bells on!
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis®. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.
Register here.

3rd Annual Savannah Reindeer Run/Walk 8K
Dec. 15 2012
Proceeds benefit the Rape Crisis Center of Savannah.
The Reindeer Run takes place at the Savannah International Trade Center on Hutchinson Island.
The run is followed by a Chili Cook Off with celebrity Judges: Paula Deen, Jaime Deen, Bobby Deen, Straton Leopold, and Mary Jane Crouch; Leopold’s Ice Cream; Bojangles’ Biscuits; Cornhole Competition ; Lots of kid’s activities and mascots galore!
Trophies for the run and kids competitions.
Winner of the Cornhole Competition stays in the Deen’s Tybee cottage for a weekend. In the freezer will be a gallon of Leopold’s Ice Cream
Register for the Reindeer Run here