New Saturday class starts Feb. 4: Bilingual Speech Therapy & Language Center in Savannah now offers a new Saturday class for school-aged children ages 4 1/2 to 12 years of age! Receive a 20% discount on the monthly cost of $60 to the first 5 parents that register by no later than Jan. 27 2012. Registration info & more details here.

This promotion can not be utilized with the military discount (any military active duty families recieve 20% off monthly fee of Spanish classes)

Classes are scheduled to start Feb 4, 2012

Registration fee can be paid on the Bilingual Speech Therapy & Language Center webpage here.

To register, call 912.335.8486. For more info, click here.

 Hilton Head Snow Day, Jan. 28 2012 Shelter Cove Park. Play in real snow! Adults get in free.

Saturday, January 28, 2012
Hilton Head Island,SC
Shelter Cove Park (located mid Island, just off 278. It is behind “The Plaza at Shelter Cove” (Piggly Wiggly & Fuddruckers, next to “The Mall at Shelter Cove”.)
11:00am-4:00pm
Admission $10/Per Child from Ages 2-18
Admission Includes Snow Field and Bounce Houses
Adults Get In Free
FREE Parking

Concessions Sold Seperately

All Proceeds Benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund.

http://www.islandreccenter.org/page.php?ID=210

Open Fire Cooking Workshop at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Jan. 28 Favorite campfire chef is back again to teach the skills of open fire cooking. Participants will enjoy a full five course meal that they have helped create throughout the day. Registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Adults: $45 Children: $30. (912) 395-1509 or www.oatlandisland.org

UPDATE: Winner is Katie Johns!

Sure it’s January, but Spring will be here before you know it. Here’s a giveaway to help you get ready: One lucky SouthernMamas.com reader is going to win their pick of one of Classic Kids Designs new adorable Spring and Summer 2012 Designs. The winner will win their pick of either the Addysn skirt in Strawberry Fields or the boys Pocket Pants in lowcountry madras (both pictured here.) Winner picks the size. Sizes run up to 8 for both. 

To enter to win, “like” Classic Kids Designs on Facebook here then answer this question on the Classic Kids Facebook wall: What are you most looking forward to about Spring – a local spring event, activity, vacation, tradition etc? Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Deadline to enter to win is Feb. 12 . We’ll pick a name and announce it here and on SouthernMamas.com Facebook. Not into Facebook? Please answer the question by commenting below this post.

Classic Kids custom make each outfit and pay close attention to detail. Check out the designs here.

Classic Kids Designs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You can start tagging your gently-used clothes to sell and cash in at Kids 2 Kids seasonal consignment sale, set for March 8-11 2012 at Savannah Mall.

With spectacular incentives, you can’t afford NOT to consign with Kids 2 Kids!

Sale Dates:
Thurs. March 8 3p-7p
Frid. March 9 10a-7p
Sat. March 10 10a-7p
Sun. Mar.11 11a-2p (Select Items will be 40% off)

Want to Shop Early? Volunteer and shop March 8 10a-3p

Drop Off is March 6 & 7.

Kids 2 Kids easy tagging system is NOW available. Click here to Register/ Start Tagging/ or Sign up for Volunteer Shifts.

The advantages to seasonal consignment sales are numerous:
•shoppers find better prices at seasonal consignment sales than at consignment shops
•the variety and quality is better than garage sales
•consignors keep a larger percentage
•it is fun and easy

Kids 2 Kids Consignment Sale, http://kids2kidsconsign.net/, March 8-11 2012, Kids 2 Kids Consignment Sale is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Who would have guessed the guy who was born to play The Cat in the Hat in “Seussical the Musical” was right here in Savannah? At The Savannah Children’s Theatre, no less!

Tyler Daugherty is a hit as that rascally striped-hat-sporting cat.  We checked out the show this weekend and urge you not to wait until the final weekend to take your kids, as it is so fun and entertaining, it’s sure to be sold out.

Tyler is among an amazing, talented 60-member cast that includes all your favorite Seuss characters including such standouts as Vann Doubleday playing the warm, dependable, loyal Horton the Elephant; Lauren Baxter as Gertrude McFuzz; and Ali Wambold as Mayzie.

This musical is truly for all ages. My 3 & 5 year olds loved it and there were even younger children the audience who watched the entire 2-hour show which includes an intermission. (Bring cash. Popcorn & concessions are sold at the non-profit theatre.) 

The Mainstage production features both adult and children performers, along with a live six-member orchestra. Showtimes: Jan. 27-29 and Feb. 3-5. Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The Savannah Children’s Theatre’s Mainstage productions are the theatre’s biggest shows of the year and are so popular they typically sell out by the final weekend.

Tickets can be purchased at www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org or at the theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive, Crossroad Shopping Center, next to the Piggly Wiggly. 912-238-9015.

If you leave the theater so inspired by the The Savannah Children’s Theatre‘s craft, that you want to sign up your kids, check out the Spring 2012 theatre classes the theatre offers:

2012 SPRING Class Registration
Click here for a registration form

Creative Dramatics 1 (2nd thru 5th grade) $400
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm
February 28-May 27 (show weekend May 25-27)

Creative Dramatics 2 (6th thru 8th grade) $400
GUYS AND DOLLS
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm
February 14-May 20 (show weekend May 18-20)

Teen Class (9th thru 12th grade) $400
EVERYTHING’S GROOVY
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm
February 28-May 27 (show weekend May 25-27)

Creative Adventures (4-6 year olds) $250
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm February 22-May 16

Improv Class (6th thru 12th grade) $250
Saturdays 1:00-2:30pm February 18-May 19

Saturday (Family Day) and Sunday, February 4 – 5, 2012, 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Wormsloe State Historic Site, Savannah

Take your family back in time to the site of one of the earliest and most beautiful colonial-era plantations of the Georgia coast. This popular annual living-history event features costumed re-enactors and vendors offering students and adults a taste of the excitement and adversity of life for the first settlers of colonial Georgia. Highlights of this weekend-long event include cannon and musket firing; blacksmithing, craft, and cooking demonstrations; Native American and slave life interpretations; and period music and dance. An hourly schedule of events will be available upon arrival at Wormsloe. Free and open to the public.

Museums & other organizations are FREE 12-4 PM Sunday Feb 5 (some have alternative hours as you can see in the listing above) From Statesboro to Darien, over 40 cultural institutions throughout coastal Georgia participate in this popular annual family event. Free and open to the public. Although not listed above, the new SCAD Museum of Art will be among those local museums offering free admission this Sunday!

Shop for deals on the finest designer clothing at this second annual consignment event to benefit Dress for Success Savannah. Held at Savannah Mall next to The Gap.

10 AM-7 PM Friday & Saturday Jan. 27 & 28

12-5 PM Sunday Jan. 29

www.dejableusavannah.com

Speciality school open house 5:30-7 PM Tues. Jan. 24
Marshpoint Elementary
135 Whitemarsh Island Road
Savannah, GA 31410
Grades: PK – 5th
(912) 395-4000
For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Open Houses
11 AM Feb 25 2012
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is a Montessori Learning Community serving children three years old through the second grade. The school is growing and will add a grade each year until a full compliment of elementary classrooms is reached. Currently, the school has openings in the 3-year old program, 4-year old program, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade and Fourth Grade for the 2012-13 school year. If you would like more information on enrolling your child, please contact the school office at 912-238-1973 or visit the school website at www.cemco.org .

For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Open House
12:30 – 3:30 PM Sunday, January 29
11500 Middleground Road, Savannah, 31419
www.cabrini-sav.org

For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School Open House for prospective parents & students
Thurs. Jan. 26 2012
The Pre-kindergarten (three & four year old classes) & Kindergarten portion will take place from 9:30-11:30AM
Grades first through eighth will take place from 5:30-7:30PM
Please contact the Admissions office at (912) 897-5224 to register for the Open House.
Visit www.saintpetertheapostle.com for more information.
Located on Wilmington Island, Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School has been providing students with a strong, faith-based education for over 60 years. Saint Peter the Apostle School provides preschool through eighth grade students an education that nurtures a sense of community, a respect for learning, and an opportunity for personal growth.
The school offers a challenging academic program that includes: Small class sizes, SMART Board technology in every classroom, a state-of-the-art computer lab, Spanish and music for all grades, fine art enrichments, and an extensive athletic program. Saint Peter the Apostle School is part of the Savannah Dioceses and has received accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC).

For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Risen Savior Preschool Open House
6 PM Tues. Jan. 24 2012
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
1755 Quacco Road
Pooler, GA 31322
912-925-9431
http://www.risensaviorchurch.net/

For more school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Check out these two classes happening at Just for Baby & More, Savannah

Cloth Diapering Basics
Saturday March 10th
10am-12pm
Come learn cloth diapering 101! Kelli Brown will teach the class and she is sure to load you up on all the information for you to make an informed decision if cloth diapering is right for your family! She will teach you how to cloth diaper and how to take care of your diapers!
This class is FREE but you need to RSVP: casey@justforbaby.net or 912-355-4455

Breastfeeding Basics
Saturday March 24th
10am – 12pm
Come learn the basics of breastfeeding. This class is taught by Lactation Consultant Sarah Brunson MS, RLS, IBCL. Sarah will share the information about breastfeeding techniques including; positioning, what to expect from yourself and your baby and she will be prepared to answer all of your questions!
$10 per person/ $15 per couple
If you are interested in joining, please email casey@justforbaby.net or call (912) 355-4455

“Like” Just for Baby & More on Facebook here to stay connected and informed about deals and special events like this.

Just for Baby & More has friendly and knowledgeable staff who would love to show you our variety of products and help you find the perfect items for your family; Sunday Closed. 912.355.4455. Located at 7701 Waters Ave., Savannah, 31406, http://www.justforbaby.net/start.php

Check out these two classes happening at Just for Baby & More, Savannah

Cloth Diapering Basics
Saturday March 10th
10am-12pm
Come learn cloth diapering 101! Kelli Brown will teach the class and she is sure to load you up on all the information for you to make an informed decision if cloth diapering is right for your family! She will teach you how to cloth diaper and how to take care of your diapers!
This class is FREE but you need to RSVP: casey@justforbaby.net or 912-355-4455

Breastfeeding Basics
Saturday March 24th
10am – 12pm
Come learn the basics of breastfeeding. This class is taught by Lactation Consultant Sarah Brunson MS, RLS, IBCL. Sarah will share the information about breastfeeding techniques including; positioning, what to expect from yourself and your baby and she will be prepared to answer all of your questions!
$10 per person/ $15 per couple
If you are interested in joining, please email casey@justforbaby.net or call (912) 355-4455

“Like” Just for Baby & More on Facebook here to stay connected and informed about deals and special events like this.

Just for Baby & More has friendly and knowledgeable staff who would love to show you our variety of products and help you find the perfect items for your family; Sunday Closed. 912.355.4455. Located at 7701 Waters Ave., Savannah, 31406, http://www.justforbaby.net/start.php

2 Cutie Patooties Spring Line is out!!!

2 Cutie Patooties wants to show their best customers the Spring line before anyone else views it!

Stop by the 2 Cutie Patooties store, inside of Just for Baby and More on Waters Avenue Thursday, January 26th from 3-7pm! There will be great sales and awesome door prizes! Cutie Consultants will be on hand to answer all of your questions!

RSVP: 912-856-7096 or email 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com

2 Cutie Patooties “Embroidery & Gifts for the Busy Woman” , 912-856-7096, email 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com www.2cutiepatooties.com, 7701 Waters Ave. inside JUST FOR BABY & MORE. 2 Cutie Patooties is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Opening Jan. 20 at The Savannah Children’s Theatre: “Seussical, The Musical,” a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza.

The show brings to life all the favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton theElephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. “Oh, the The Things You Can Think” captures the show’s spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Mainstage production feature both adult and children performers, along with a live orchesta. Jan. 20-22, 27-29 and Feb. 3-5. Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. (Secret tip: The Savannah Children’s Theatre’s Mainstage productions are the theatre’s biggest shows of the year and are so popular they typically sell out by the final weekend)

Tickets can be purchased at www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  or at the theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive, Crossroad Shopping Center, next to the Piggly Wiggly. 912-238-9015.

CRITZ TYBEE RUN FEST:
The Critz Tybee Run Fest, which takes place on Tybee Island, Georgia February 3-4, 2012, offers five races over the course of two days totaling a marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Proceeds from the event provide scholarships to local community organizations to foster the spirit of health and education.

North Beach Grill 5K Friday night at the Lighthouse
Sundae Cafe 10K Saturday morning at 7:00am
Critz Half Marathon Saturday morning at 8:30am
Lighthouse Pizza 2.8 Mile Beach Run Saturday afternoon at 12:00pm
YMCA 1 Mile Run Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm

You can do 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 events – whichever you choose. If you participate in all 5 events, the distances add up to 26.2 miles – a full marathon. We are very excited about bringing this event to you and hope you will be excited about taking on the challenge!

To register for the Critz Tybee Run Fest or for additional information, please visit www.critztybeerun.com.

SouthernMamas.com checked out Tellus Science Museum for the first time over the long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend & we highly recommend visiting this northwest Georgia science museum the next time you are in Atlanta.

Tellus is a 120,000-square foot museum in Cartersville just off I-75 at exit 293. (about a 45 minute drive north of Atlanta) Tellus features four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion and The Collins Family My Big Backyard. There’s also a 120-seat digital planetarium and an observatory.

My 5-year old son particularly liked the 80 foot-long Apatosaurus; 9-foot wide jaw of a Megaladon – a shark found in the oceans that was larger than a school bus; the T-rex; and the always alluring dinosaur poop. Kids can also see a replica Wright flyer, conduct hands-on experiments with light, sound, magnets; pan for gems and minerals; dig for fossils; and more.

The museum is open seven days a week, Monday-Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM. Call 770-606-5700 or click here for more information.

Admission (Includes Fossil Dig & Gem Panning)

Members – Free
Adults – $12
Children (3 – 17) – $8
Student with ID – $8
Active Military with ID – Free
Seniors (65+) – $10

Planetarium
Must include paid admission to museum
$3 – Must include paid admission, free member admission, or complimentary admission pass
$2 – second planetarium show for an individual during one visit
Basic Members – $2 planetarium show (free museum admission)
Leadership Members – no charge

Tellus Science Museum is on Facebook here.

Clay Classes now available at Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah.

Starlight Pottery is excited to announce that clay classes will be available for ages 5 & older starting Mon. Jan. 30 2012! Class time is 4:30-5:30 PM. Cost: $30 + Tax covers all clay supplies, firings and painting.

If you’d like to sign up for a class or want to know more about it, contact Starlight Pottery at 912.303.9599 or email at contactus@starlightpottery.com .

Wheel Lessons Available, too!
Ever wanted to learn how to use the pottery wheel to make your own pottery? Starlight Pottery now has an instructor available to teach anyone!
Pottery Wheel Lessons by Appointment
Cost: $45 + Tax for 1 hour with Starlight’s instructor, Laurel, and 3lbs of clay.
Price includes all supplies, firings, and painting.

Call or email today to set up your appointment for the wheel! 912.303.9599 or contactus@starlightpottery.com

“Like” Starlight Pottery on Facebook here to stay updated about art classes & events.

Winter/Spring Studio Hours at Starlight Pottery: Monday 11-6, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday – Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6, Sunday Closed

Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah GA. 31406, 912.303.9599, email contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ , On Facebook here. Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

International Baccalaureate – Learning for Real Life
Southwest Chatham Library
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m.
Representatives from area schools will present and answer questions about the International Baccalaureate Programs available in Chatham County. The IB Program is for families who want their children to maximize their educational opportunities to become successful in a global society. Come see how students aged 3 to 19 are growing and developing the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.
Children are welcome.

For school open houses in the Savannah area, click here.

Pajama-Rama
Pooler Library
Monday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
Listen to some funny stories, sign silly songs and learn new fingerplays and rhymes for ages 2 to 6 years-old. Wear your pajamas, slippers and bring your favorite stuffed animal!