Little Lambs Children’s Clothing Consignment Sale 2012, Savannah

September 26th, 2012

Registration is now open for the Little Lambs Fall Sale at First Presbyterian Preschool , 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, 31405. The sale is set for Oct. 19 & 20.

Items accepted include clothing (infants, children and maternity), toys, books, CD’s, baby items (strollers, car seats, boppies, etc) furniture, trikes.

This year, consigning your items will be more efficient and convenient. Consignors can now utilize an internet- based tagging system, My Consignment Manager. This is a very simple and user-friendly system that is used by several other area consignment sales. Some of the benefits of this sale include:

-a free, easy-to-use, internet-based tagging system, similar to our current Excel tagging program but with advanced sorting capabilities

-bar-coded tags to ensure quick and accurate control of inventory and accounting

-ability to move inventory between different local sales utilizing My Consignment Manager without having to re-enter your inventory

In addition, Little Lambs consignors will receive an increase in commission. Consigners commisison will be 65% and consigners will also have the opportunity to shop on Friday from 5-7 PM

Registration for the sale opened today September 19 at 10:00 am. Please go to First Presbyterian Preschool new website, FPCSchool.com to find general Little Lambs sale information and a link for tagging and registration.

The sale is a fund-raiser for First Presbyterian Preschool . For more info, please email LittleLambsFPP@gmail.com. Please “like” Little Lambs Consignment Sale on Facebook here to stay updated.

Little Lambs Consignment Sale Hours:
Fall 2012
Friday, October 19, 9-2 and 5-7
Saturday, October 20, 9-12

2012 Tybee Is. Pirate Festival & Saturday Pirate Parade

September 26th, 2012

Get ready for swashbuckling fun: the 2012 Tybee Is. Pirate Festival – includes Live Music, Children’s Activities & a Pirate Victory Parade – is set for on October 4-7.

Every Columbus Day weekend, Tybee Island transforms into a lively pirate village, celebrating the rich seafaring history that defines the Georgia coast with live music, children’s activities and a Pirate Victory Parade.

The parade will be 3-5pm Sat. Oct 6. This parade is a must for families. Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route.

Highlights for the 2012 Tybee Island Pirate Festival include The Pirate Victory Parade, Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey’s Cove, Thieves’ Market and the new Landshark’s Mugs of Mutiny Tavern with live music. The festivities kick off with the coronation at the King and Queen at the Buccaneer Ball at The Crab Shack on Thursday, October 4.

All 2012 Pirate Festival events – with the exception of the parade – will be held at the South Beach parking lot located at Tybrisa Street on Tybee Island, Georgia.

For the schedule of events, click here.

Pirate Festival Weekend Passes are $22. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Weekend Passes may be purchased in advance at www.tybeepiratefest.com . For more information about the 2012 Tybee Island Pirate Festival please call 912.786.5444 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com .

‘Bunnicula’ musical about a vampire bunny, Savannah Children’s Theatre

September 26th, 2012

Come join The Savannah Children’s Theatre for Bunnicula, a “hare-raising” musical about a vampire bunny.

The theatre’s adult cast brings this popular children’s book to life on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.

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.

Discounted designer gowns @ Brides Against Breast Cancer Tour, Savannah

September 26th, 2012

Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns Stopping in Savannah Oct. 6-7
Designer gowns on sale for substantial savings while proceeds go to help women without insurance get mammograms at St. Joseph’s/Candler
Nearly 1,000 designer and couture gowns will be available at 25 percent to 85 percent savings.
Not limited to brides, bring your friends!

WHEN:
VIP PINK POWER HOURS
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 – 10 a.m. – Noon
GENERAL ADMISSION
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets Required. Please visit www.bridesabc.org to register.
WHERE:
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler
225 Candler Drive – Savannah, GA 31405
A portion of the proceeds from gown sales will benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund at St. Joseph’s/Candler, which provides mammography and other breast health services for women without insurance.
Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities available call 877-721-HOPE(4673).
Lots of Exciting Giveaways

One-Mile Kids’ Run with Rock n’Roll Savannah Marathon

September 26th, 2012

Finishing a marathon is child’s play with KiDS ROCK Savannah – a one-mile fun run for children in grades K – 7. This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line. Kindergarten distance is a half mile run.

The run will be 2 PM Sun. Nov. 4. Register here

Participants can become full marathon finishers by completing a 25.2-mile training program prior to November 4th or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal – just for finishing!

Run with your Friends

School/Team registration is now open. There is no fee to be a team, however you need a minimum of 10 registered participants. Being an official KiDS ROCK Team allows your team name to be listed in our registration system and allows you to pick-up your student’s race numbers and t-shirts. For questions regarding team registration, please contact Pam at kidsrock@competitorgroup.com .
Registration Information
$20 Individual – grades K-7
*Race day registration is not available.
*Parents and/or Chaperones may choose to run with their kids, but do NOT need to register.

Entry includes:
Official Race Number
T-shirt
Finisher’s Medal
Goodie Bag

Kids will enjoy the final mile of their marathon on an energetic, fun filled course! Participants can rock out with live entertainment and relish in the glory as they cross the finish line. There, kids will receive a hard-earned finisher’s medal and be able to feast on healthy post-race refreshments.
The start and finish line are in Daffin Park.
As participants in KiDS ROCK Savannah, you can become a marathon finisher by accumulating 25.2 miles of a marathon at your own pace over a span of 4,6 or 8 weeks with guidance from your parents or teachers. To get you groovin’ – check out the KiDS ROCK Training Guide where you will learn to set goals and discover that running is fun!

Race packet pick-up info here.

For More Information. E-mail: rnrsavannah@competitorgroup.com . Tel: 1-800-311-1255

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will entertain!

Join the run, cheer for your favorite kids or see a Rock ‘n Roll Puppet People Show! Get your own Rock ‘n Roll Glitter Tattoo at Puppet People’s Face Painting booth.

Kids Rock Savannah! Sunday, November 4th 2-3:30 PM. For race info, click 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.

One-Mile Kids’ Run with Rock n’ Roll Savannah Marathon

September 26th, 2012

Finishing a marathon is child’s play with KiDS ROCK Savannah – a one-mile fun run for children in grades K – 7. This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line. Kindergarten distance is a half mile run.

The run will be 2 PM Sun. Nov. 4. Register here

Participants can become full marathon finishers by completing a 25.2-mile training program prior to November 4th or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal – just for finishing!

Run with your Friends

School/Team registration is now open. There is no fee to be a team, however you need a minimum of 10 registered participants. Being an official KiDS ROCK Team allows your team name to be listed in our registration system and allows you to pick-up your student’s race numbers and t-shirts. For questions regarding team registration, please contact Pam at kidsrock@competitorgroup.com .
Registration Information
$20 Individual – grades K-7
*Race day registration is not available.
*Parents and/or Chaperones may choose to run with their kids, but do NOT need to register.

Entry includes:
Official Race Number
T-shirt
Finisher’s Medal
Goodie Bag

Kids will enjoy the final mile of their marathon on an energetic, fun filled course! Participants can rock out with live entertainment and relish in the glory as they cross the finish line. There, kids will receive a hard-earned finisher’s medal and be able to feast on healthy post-race refreshments.
The start and finish line are in Daffin Park.
As participants in KiDS ROCK Savannah, you can become a marathon finisher by accumulating 25.2 miles of a marathon at your own pace over a span of 4,6 or 8 weeks with guidance from your parents or teachers. To get you groovin’ – check out the KiDS ROCK Training Guide where you will learn to set goals and discover that running is fun!

Race packet pick-up info here.

For More Information. E-mail: rnrsavannah@competitorgroup.com . Tel: 1-800-311-1255

Discounted designer gowns Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns, Savannah

September 26th, 2012

Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns Stopping in Savannah Oct. 6-7
Designer gowns on sale for substantial savings while proceeds go to help women without insurance get mammograms at St. Joseph’s/Candler
Nearly 1,000 designer and couture gowns will be available at 25 percent to 85 percent savings.
Not limited to brides, bring your friends!

WHEN:
VIP PINK POWER HOURS
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 – 10 a.m. – Noon
GENERAL ADMISSION
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets Required. Please visit www.bridesabc.org  to register.
WHERE:
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler
225 Candler Drive – Savannah, GA 31405
A portion of the proceeds from gown sales will benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund at St. Joseph’s/Candler, which provides mammography and other breast health services for women without insurance.
Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities available call 877-721-HOPE(4673).
Lots of Exciting Giveaways

Rock Shrimp Festival, St Marys, Ga.

September 26th, 2012

Rock Shrimp Festival – St Marys, GA

October 6, 2012
This annual festival celebrates the Rock shrimp with a big party in downtown St. Marys. Lots of fun for the whole family with parade, 5K run, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and more. The highlight is the rock shrimp dinner
October 6: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Great Ogechee Seafood Festival, Richmond Hill

September 26th, 2012

The Great Ogechee Seafood Festival – Richmond Hill, GA
October 19-21, 2012
Find out more here: http://www.goseafoodfestival.com/

The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival is fun for the whole family. Join us October 14th-16th for some amazing seafood and incredible music. Bands, carnival rides, food, arts and crafts and business booths open during festival hours.

Admission to Festival
Adults – Friday, Saturday (until 4 p.m.) Sunday $5.00
Admission for adults on Saturday after 4 p.m. is $15.00

Children (ages 4-12) $3.00
Children 3 and under – FREE
Cash only (no checks or credit/debit cards are accepted) ATM’s will be on site.

Be sure to bring valid/government issued photo I.D. w/ you – we card EVERYONE who wishes to purchase beer/wine.

PARKING
There is no on-site park parking. If you have a government issued handicapped sticker/tag police officers will direct you to handicap parking areas.
There is complimentary parking and shuttle service to the park. Look for event parking signs
Shuttle buses will pick-up in each of the designated festival parking lots and shuttles will run throughout the festival hours.

Do not park in non-festival designated lots during the festival – you may be towed.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Carnival rides, food, arts and crafts and business booths open during festival hours

FESTIVAL RULES
No Pets
No Coolers
No Video/Audio Recording – anyone caught in possession of such equipment will be excluded from the park and all recording/camera devices will be confiscated
No Gus or Weapons
Police dogs are in use for the protection of festival goers and vendors. They are friendly, however, will alert on drug contraband, munitions or explosives
All vehicles, cargo, bags, boxes, totes, purses, etc. subject to search

Anyone who fails to abide by festival rules and regulations may result in expulsion from the festival

CoastFest 2012, Brunswick, Ga.

September 26th, 2012

CoastFest 2012 – Brunswick, GA @ GA DNR Coastal Regional Headquarters near the Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick.
10:00am to 4:00pm October 6, 2012
Learn more about the coastal landscape, the marshes, and the life in the ocean in this very special annual festival perfect for families with young children. Touch tank, arts & crafts, living history events and lots of learning for free

http://www.goldenisles.com/event/coastfest-2012

Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival, Bluffton, S.C.

September 26th, 2012

Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival
October 14 – 21, 2012
Many cities on the coast holds seafood festivals in the fall, but Bluffton combines seafood with another favorite type of festival – the arts festival. At this event you can get a little bit of both.
http://www.blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com/

Beaufort Shrimp Festival, Beaufort, S.C.

September 26th, 2012

Beaufort Shrimp Festival – Beaufort, SC

October 5 – 6, 2012 This shrimp festival takes place at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in historic Beaufort, South Carolina. There’s a lot going on for the whole family at this event – more details http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival

You’re invited: Guyton Elementary Fall Festival

September 25th, 2012

Guyton Elementary is having their annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 4, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the school. They will have inflatables, games, food, a wonderful silent auction, cake walk, and many other fun things! Also, new for this year is a tea cup ride! Please come out and support Guyton Elementary!

Kumon of Savannah Sweepstakes: Enter to win $2,000 Prep for Success

September 25th, 2012

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Savannah, www.kumon.com/savannah , open on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-7 PM, 10010   Abercorn Ave. in Savannah. For more info or to schedule a complimentary placement test, call owner and instructor, Janese Cooper at (912) 920-8899. Kumon of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at Savannah Civic Center

September 25th, 2012

Make plans now for Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy in Savannah.

The high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney•Pixar’s Cars will race across the ice at the Savannah Civic Center, Nov. 29-Dec. 2.

The seven performances at Savannah Civic Center will also feature The Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom, the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as well as the heroic action of Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang.

From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters.

Tickets start at just $15 and are on sale now, available at the Civic Center Box Office, www.etix.com , charge-by-phone at 1-800-351-7469. To learn more about Disney On Ice, produced by Feld Entertainment, visit www.disneyonice.com.

Savannah Disney on Ice Show Schedule
Thursday, November 29 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 30 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 1 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 2 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

High Cotton Kids Consignment Show this week, September 27-29 at 706 Mall Blvd., Savannah

September 24th, 2012

High Cotton Kids  is Savannah’s biggest upscale resale shopping event and THE place to find high end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12, bedding, furniture, toys, baby equipment, maternity clothing and more at a fraction of the retail price. New merchandise will also be available from several local retailers.

There will be something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all fall and winter.

Come to High Cotton Kids’ Shop for a Cause Presale  this Thurs, Sept. 27 from 5-6 PM.  High Cotton Kids is partnering with The Next Generation at Memorial Health Backus Children’s Hospital to help brighten the day of a child in the hospital. They will be collecting gift cards to be used for birthday celebrations and/or end-of- chemotherapy parties. Please bring your gift cards to Target, Walmart or Toys-R-Us and shop one hour early, before the show opens to the public! Minimum amount of $5 is requested and more is greatly appreciated! Monetary Donations of $5 or more will also be accepted at the door as your entry pass.

High Cotton Kids Fall & Winter 2012 Show Hours 706 Mall Boulevard (formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore), Savannah

Thursday, Sept. 27
5-6 PM Shop for a Cause Presale (link to http://www.highcottonkids.com/showdates.html) benefiting The Next Generation. See the details above to shop early!
6-8 PM Open to the Public
*Military and Expecting/First Time Moms with Children under 12months of age may register with HCK for early entry during the presale by emailing info@highcottonkids.com.

Friday, Sept.  28
9 AM – 3 PM

Saturday, Sept. 29
9 AM – 1 PM (Select items will be 40% OFF)

Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here .

DolceMia Clothing online boutique for upscale but affordable smocked & monogrammed children’s clothing; Giveaway: girl’s Thanksgiving jumper

September 24th, 2012

DolceMia Clothing is an upscale but AFFORDABLE online boutique where you can find classy smocked and monogrammed clothing for babies and children up to size 8y.

DolceMia uses high-quality fabrics and pay a lot of attention in details to make each of their outfits special without the overprice. They personalize children’s outfit with your child’s name or monogram.

Check out DolceMia Clothing’s new adorable holiday outfits here including smocked reindeer dresses, smocked nativity dresses, monogrammed float dresses for all occassions, matching sister dresses, Thanksgiving outfits and more.

GIVEAWAY: This week, DolceMia is giving away a personalized Thanksgiving jumper to a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader.  The winner selects from these available sizes: 3m,6m,12m,18m,2T,3T,4T,5T,6y,7y. See the cute jumper here. To enter to win, “like” DolceMia’s Facebook page here and comment  on the FB wall what your favorite DolceMia dress is. Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Winner will be selected at random. Deadline to enter is Sat. Sept. 29 at midnight. Winner will be announced on Monday Oct. 1.

(Giveway tip: Are you a subscriber to the weekly FREE SouthernMamas.com e-letter? The free weekly e-letter is an easy way to keep up with all the kid-friendly events happening in Savannah, Hilton Head Is. & beyond! It also helps us be able to quickly contact giveaway winners. If we don’t have your email address & you win, we might not be able to contact you via Facebook in a speedy manner. To subscribe, just click here. )

For flash sales, samples sales, giveaways and more, “Like” the DolceMia Clothing Facebook page by clicking here.

DolceMia Clothing – smocked, affordable children’s clothing, www.dolcemiaclothing.com , email cs@dolcemiaclothing.com . DolceMia Clothing is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

Read all the authors featured in the 2012 Savannah Children’s Book Festival

September 24th, 2012

If your plan is to have your child read at least one book by all the featured authors at the 2012 Savannah Children’s Book Festival in November, then we’ve got you’ve covered. Check out the list of authors attending the popular free festival below. The Savannah Children’s Book Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Forsyth Park in Savannah.

The festival is presented by Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah. The eighth annual festival celebrates the joy of reading, the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country. The festival will also include more than 60 Coastal Authors, arts and crafts, an International Tent, a variety of food and entertainment, a Book Walk and graphic novel/comics area.

This year’s featured authors and illustrators are:
Blue Balliett, author, “Chasing Vermeer,” “The Danger Box”
Shana Corey, author, “Here Come the Girl Scouts!: The Amazing All-True Story of Juliette ‘Daisy’ Gordon Low and Her Great Adventure”
Carmen Agra Deedy, author, “The Library Dragon,” “14 Cows for America”
Elizabeth Dulemba, author and illustrator, “Soap, Soap, Soap” and “Lula’s Brew”
–John Harris, author, “Jingle Bells: How the Holiday Classic Came to Be”
Tad Hills, author and illustrator of “Rocket Writes a Story,” “How Rocket Learned to Read,” “Duck & Goose”
Victoria Kann, illustrator and co-author of “Pinkalicious” and “Purplicious”
Alan Katz, author, “Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs”
“Dino” Don Lessem, author, “Dinopedia”
Raven Magwood, teen author of “The 7 Practices of Exceptional Student Athletes”
Andrea Davis Pinkney, author of “Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down”
Calvin Alexander Ramsey, author, “Ruth and the Green Book” —Laura Vaccaro Seeger, author and illustrator of “Green,” “Dog and Bear,” and “First the Egg”
Michael P. White, illustrator, “The Library Dragon”

One of the festival's featured bestselling authors, Tad Hills of “How Rocket Learned to Read” fame, shares not only his children's books on his Web site http://tadhills.com/, but also photos of the cool, creative Halloween costumes he's crafted for his kids.

The free festival will also include more than 60 Coastal Authors, arts and crafts, costumed characters, a graphic/comics area, and a variety of food and entertainment. The Book Walk encourages families to enjoy a story from page to page throughout the park and features the bestselling “How Rocket Learned to Read” led by the book’s author, Tad Hills. Be sure to check out Tad Hills’ Web site to learn more about not only his books but also the cool, creative Halloween costumes he’s crafted over the years for his own kids.

The Savannah Children’s Theatre will bring their young actors to the festival for performances throughout the day.

J’miah Nabawi will again host the festival’s International Tent, which will feature a variety of multicultural musical performances and storytelling sessions.

Rain location for the event is the Savannah Civic Center. For more information, call 912-652-3689. For updates, visit the library’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/liveoakpubliclibraries

Attention all local authors and illustrators: If you are interested in participating in the Coastal Writer’s Circle at this year’s festival, please contact Alissa Boyd at 912-925-8305 or boyda@liveoakpl.org for more information.

Subscribe to the weekly FREE SouthernMamas e-letter

September 24th, 2012

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If not, click here to see this week’s e-letter so you can see what you are missing. The free weekly e-letter is an easy way to keep up with all the kid-friendly events happening in Savannah, Hilton Head Is. & beyond! Especially during fall to keep up with all the local fall festivals, pumpkin patches and corn mazes.

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MusikGarten family music classes for toddlers, babies in Savannah, Pooler, Statesboro, Hilton Head Is.

September 24th, 2012

Check out the new MusikGarten family music sessions for toddlers and babies in Savannah, Pooler,  Statesboro & Hilton Head Is.

The class sessions – presented by Studio 2424 – are designed to nurture children’s music aptitude by engaging them with their families in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the voice, and develop an ease with rhythmical movement and expression. Instrumental activities range from marking simple rhythms with sticks, chimes and drums, to singing and playing strings and keyboards from notation. Details about classes here.

FREE preview classes! The class schedule includes morning and evening classes at Monkey Joe’s in Savannah. Curriculum for homeschoolers and nursery schools also available. Register for classes here.

Class Schedule for 2012
Ages of Children Class Name/Days & Times
1- 5 yrs
Curriculum for Homeschoolers, Nursery Schools, and Day Care Centers
By Appointment
0- 5 yrs
Monkey Joe’s, 311 Eisenhower  Dr, Savannah,  Wed 10am
Wednesdays, 10 AM
0- 5 yrs
Monkey Joe’s, 311 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, Wed 4:30pm
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM
Newborn through age 5
Averitt Center Thurs 10:15am
Thursdays 10:15 AM
Newborn through age 5
Averitt Center Thurs 11am
Thursdays 11 AM
Newborn through age 5
Averitt Center Thurs 11:45am
Thursdays 11:45 AM
Newborn through age 5
Averitt Center Thurs 12:30
Thursdays 12:30 am
Newborn – 3yrs, 4-7yrs, 8- 10yrs
Private Party:  Pick Your Theme
Two hours of enriching fun and frolic with themed music and activities.

To sign up for a free preview class, click here.

Studio 2424 – Music is FUNdamental: Come over and PLAY! Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head, Statesboro tel: 912-434-1604 or 866-645-7501, http://www.gmwmg.com Studio 2424 is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

2012 Tybee Is. Pirate Festival, Pirate Parade, Oct. 4-7

September 23rd, 2012

Get ready for swashbuckling fun: the 2012 Tybee Is. Pirate Festival –  includes Live Music, Children’s Activities & a Pirate Victory Parade – is set for on October 4-7.

Every Columbus Day weekend, Tybee Island transforms into a lively pirate village, celebrating the rich seafaring history that defines the Georgia coast with live music, children’s activities and a Pirate Victory Parade.

The parade will be 3-5pm Sat. Oct   6. This parade is a must for families. Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route.

Highlights for the 2012 Tybee Island Pirate Festival include The Pirate Victory Parade, Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey’s Cove, Thieves’ Market and the new Landshark’s Mugs of Mutiny Tavern with live music. The festivities kick off with the coronation at the King and Queen at the Buccaneer Ball at The Crab Shack on Thursday, October 4.

All 2012 Pirate Festival events – with the exception of the parade – will be held at the South Beach parking lot located at Tybrisa Street on Tybee Island, Georgia.

For the schedule of events, click here.

Pirate Festival Weekend Passes are $22. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Weekend Passes may be purchased in advance at www.tybeepiratefest.com . For more information about the 2012 Tybee Island Pirate Festival please call 912.786.5444 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com .

Academic Enrichment: Call for a FREE placement test with Kumon Math and Reading Center, Savannah

September 23rd, 2012

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Savannah, www.kumon.com/savannah , open on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-7 PM, 10010   Abercorn Ave. in Savannah. For more info or to schedule a complimentary placement test, call owner and instructor, Janese Cooper at (912) 920-8899. Kumon of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Trail of Hope 5K & Kids Fun Run, Face-painting & more, Skidaway Is. State Park

September 23rd, 2012

3rd Annual Trail of Hope @ Skidaway Is. State Park

10K, 5K, Run & Walk

Fun for the whole family

Kids’ Fun Run, Face Painting, Balloons, Awards, Trophies, T-shirts

8 AM Sat. Nov. 10

Register online at www.active.com or at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah

Embrace the race for adoption. This race benefits www.CovenantCareAdoptions.com

912.898.4782

Biblio Boogie FREE movement & music program, Pooler & Savannah

September 23rd, 2012

Biblio Boogie

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Pooler Library, Thursday, October 18, 10:30 a.m.

Port City Library, Tuesday, October 16, 10:30 a.m.

Get ready to have some fun as we crank up the tunes and boogie down in the library! A movement and music program, children and their caregivers get to play musical instruments, sing and dance together. Ages 0-5.