Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class. Children “Build More Than Muscles” through group games, obstacle courses, music activities and more.

Testimonial:

“Coach Val, you’re doing a WONDERFUL job with the kids! I did a lot of gymnastics and music classes with my boys when they were little, and your class is by far the best one I’ve seen. You do a great job of engaging the little ones while throwing in plenty of creative learning exercises. Ella absolutely loves the class, and I agree, she’s gained lots of skills in the past few months!”

– Misty H. from Savannah

Located at 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill)

Phone: 912-268-6003

Website: www.coachvals.com

Facebook: Coach Val’s Tumblegym (like page by clicking here for to keep up with latest news and specials)

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

Classes available:

Wiggle Worms: 30min/week ages walking – 2yrs
This “Parent and Me class” is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness, enhance fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, and muscle coordination while promoting physical, mental and social development. Music, basic gymnastics movements, and games create a fun and healthy atmosphere for you and your child.
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Grasshoppers: 45 min/week ages 2-3yrs
This toddler class is open to children who enjoy having parents close by and are ready to learn to follow instructions from another adult. We ask parent/guardian to assist until their child is ready to participate on their own. This class continues to enhance your child’s fine and gross motor skills, social skills, strength and coordination through the activities and obstacle courses that emphasize eye-hand coordination, climbing, hanging, jumping, running, and rolling in a fun and safe environment.
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Bumble Bees : 60 min/week ages 3-4yrs
This class continues to enhance and challenge your child’s physical, social and cognitive development. Basic tumbling and gymnastics skills, ball handling skills and preschool concepts are taught. Group activities, teamwork, and fun theme-based curriculum keep your child engaged and excited to participate.
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Fire flies: 60 min/week ages 4-6yrs
This class is designed for children in Pre-K through Kindergarten. Concepts and themes are designed to introduce and reinforce age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, and ball handling are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.
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Dragon Flies: 60 min/week ages 6-8yrs
This class is designed for children in First and Second grade. Concepts and themes are designed to challenge children using age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, ball handling, and physical fitness skills are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.
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See website for schedule and rates. Registration online available here.

Additional Programs Now Available (See website for details)

WE-TRAIN: Adult and Child (ages 7-10yrs)

Inclusion class: Adult, child with special needs (ages 5 – 10), and siblings

FREE TRIAL CLASSES available. Unsure your child will participate? Want to see Coach Val in action before you commit to class time? Fill out our free trial form here and try out a class at no cost.

Mention you read about Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site & receive $10 off first months fees.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center, 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com; On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Warm up to this:

Petite Feet is giving a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader a child’s in stock North Face Denali Jacket.

Lots of colors. Sizes from 2 Toddler to Large (14-16 year olds)!

To enter to win, “Like” Petite Feet on Facebook by clicking here. Answer this question on the Petite Feet wall: what’s your favorite cold-weather activity to do with the kids (which would be great to wear a new Denali jacket to do)? Example: roasting marshmallows in outdoor fire place; football or soccer games; camping & hiking etc.)

Deadline to enter to win is Dec. 15!

Petite Feet, 5521 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31405, www.petitefeetsavannah.com, Petite Feet is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

We just had a fun session with Savannah photographer LeeAnn Ritch  this weekend at Bethesda. Amazing photographer, amazing location. LeeAnn is so easy going and patient taking photos my two energetic babies.

LeeAnn Ritch Photography is offering a fabulous holiday special: A photography session, online proofing and high-resolution CD for $400 plus tax (Regular cost is $575)!

The public is invited to a free fall festival Thursday, November 17th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm hosted by the Virginia Heard Elementary PTA. Admission is FREE and the event is open to the public. The school is located at 414 Lee Boulevard, Savannah, GA.

Children will enjoy fun-filled activities and crafts at this season inspired festival. There will be concession items for sale, sack races, face painting, tug of rope, bean bag toss, Fall-themed Family portraits ($10), and much more!! Tickets for activities are 25¢ each. Come join us for an evening of fun, food, games and GIVEAWAYS!

Savannah Baby Company  will open on Thanksgiving from 1-6pm.

Savannah Baby Co. also will list their Thanksgiving specials at Midnight the night before Thanksgiving on Facebook here . What a fun way to work off all that Turkey and jump start shopping.

The store stocks brands familiar to many with an ear (and eye) toward style: Dwell Studio, Dutailier, Baby Jogger, Barefoot Dreams, Stephen Joseph, Zutano, Trumpette, Urban Smalls, Brito, Cybex, Dekor, Ergo Baby, Peg-Perego, Mamaroo, Origami, Earth Mama Angel Baby, KidCo, Eco-Kids, Manhattan Toy, Bambino Mio, Pbnj Baby, iPlay, MD Moms, Goody Goody, ALEX Toys, Zebi Baby, Sassafras, Reisenthel, Life Factory, blabla, Baby KTan, zoe b Organic, Dabbawalla Bags, Yala, Itzy Ritzy and more.

In addition to making a difference in how a home and nursery look, purchases from Savannah Baby Company make another, deeper difference. The company donates five percent of sales to CURE Childhood Cancer.

Savannah Baby Company, 5301 Paulsen in the Medical Arts neighborhood, Monday-Friday, 10-6. Saturday 10-4. 912-480-0212, www.savannahbabyco.com,  Savannah Baby Company is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Come see Angela Beasley’s Puppet People at the 2011′s Savannah Children’s Book Fest on November 19th from 10 AM-4 PM in Forsyth Park, Savannah.

The Puppet People will be in the Parade as well as strolling and taking photo ops. They will also be giving puppet making Demos! FREE to the public!

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.

To read the many talented guests in this year’s lineup click here.

Puppet People, 912.355.3366, www.PuppetPeople.com, email puppets@puppetpeople.com,  3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404.  Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

For all of life’s moments, there is Thirty-One Gifts.

Staying organized and functional is hard to maintain daily, but with Thirty-One Gifts, it is easy. Thirty-One is more than a company that sells unique and on-trend purses, accessories and products that offer  organizing solutions.

Itʼs a company that changes lives. Thirty-Oneʼs mission is to Celebrate, Encourage and Reward Women!
Thirty-One Gifts is an amazing opportunity for women everywhere. Not only to you get to have fun at parties and make new friends, but you can achieve that financial goal you set.

Whether you are looking to having extra “me” shopping money, pay the car payment, the mortgage, Christmas in cash, or that vacation you have been daydreaming about, Thirty-One Gifts can help you achieve just that.

Thirty-One Gifts Consultant Stacy Martinez

From NOW until December  12th, ALL Hostesses who have a $200+ party will receive a FREE gift just for
having the party on top of your free, half-price and Hostess Exclusive Items. A little Thank You from Thirty-One Gifts.

For SouthernMamas.com readers only: Any customer who places an order from now until December 12 will receive Half-Price monogramming on one item as a Thank You from Stacy. Please mention SouthernMamas.com to receive your discount.

Have a girl’s night in with your friends, shop & catch up! View the Fall/Winter catalog on Stacy’s website: www.mythirtyone.com/stacymartinez

Stacy Martinez, Independent Consultant, (912) 308-1427, email stacy.martinez@me.com; On Facebook at
www.facebook.com/stacymartinezp; On Twitter, @stacymartinezp Stacy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Free Family Movie Night on Tybee Island

7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. St. Michael Parish Center (former upper school gym).

Free! Popcorn provided. Bring lawn chairs and drinks. Double Feature: “The Very First Noel” – The wise men’s quest to find the newborn king. Short animation – and “Rio,” an adventure comedy rated G. Open to the public.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will offer free admission to all military personnel on Friday, November 11.
In order to receive free admission, military personnel will be asked to show their military ID card at either the Zoo or Garden entrance.
In addition to the free admission, adult family members who accompany military personnel on Veteran’s Day are eligible to receive Riverbanks’ military discount. The discounted military rate is $10.75 for anyone over 12 years old.
Riverbanks also provides free admission throughout the year to Fort Jackson Basic Combat Training graduates who visit the Zoo in uniform on the day of their graduation.
For nearly 40 years, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has connected individuals, families and groups with the world’s wildlife and wild places. It is the mission of Riverbanks to foster appreciation and concern for all living things. Riverbanks Zoo is located at

500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC29210
. The Botanical Garden entrance is at
1300 Botanical Parkway, West Columbia, SC29169
. The park is open daily from 9am to 5pm, except on Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Admission to both the Zoo and Garden is $11.75 for adults, $9.25 for children ages 3 – 12 and free for children 2 and under. Group rates and other discounts may apply. For more information, call Riverbanks at 803.779.8717, visit www.riverbanks.org or www.facebook.com/riverbankszoo.

Bacon Park Christian Day School is having Open House November 15^th through the 17^th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The school is located in Cokesbury Methodist Church at 5411 Skidaway Road
(corner of Skidaway and DeRenne Avenue).
For more information, call (912) 484-9880 or visit the school’s website at www.baconparkchristiandayschool.com.  ARETE and APOGEE Scholarships Accepted.

Bring your kids to the SCAD Soccer Clinic Sat. Nov. 19 or Sun. Nov. 20 or both days at Daffin Park, Savannah.

The womens SCAD soccer team is raising money to go to Barcelona over spring break. To help raise money, the team is holding a soccer clinic for the kids of Savannah. THE DAY(s) WILL INCLUDES BASIC DRILLS, TECHNIQUES, GAMES AND TRICKS.

4-6 years old pay $15 per day
7-12 years old pay:
$30 for one day
$50 for both
**$5 dollar discount per sibling**

Ages 4-6 will go for 1 1/2 hours, 10am-11:30am. All players bring soccer ball, shin guards and water bottle.
Ages 7-12 will go for 4 hours, 10am-2pm. All players must bring a sack lunch, soccer ball, water bottle and shin guards.

Parents are encouraged to leave the children with us and enjoy their free time!!!

You can sign up by clicking here and putting your child/children’s names and your phone number. You can also sign up by calling/texting Shelby Dieckamp at 317-363-5531 or Ciara Thomas at 859-321-0727.

Bring cash or checks to Daffin the day of camp!

SouthernMamas.com is thrilled to tell you about ProTect Painters of Savannah which completes residential and commercial painting projects in Savannah, The Islands, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon and the Lowcountry.

ProTect Painters of Savannah can also help you with proper color coordination of older homes and contemporary designs, interior design schemes, paint failure corrections, and other additional services.

Receive a 10 percent discount when you mention you read about ProTect Painters of Savannah on SouthernMamas.com!

As your local owner and project manager, Dan DeYoung is always accessible to answer questions or concerns. He regards communication as essential to his customer’s satisfaction, after all your approval is imperative to continued ProTect Painters of Savannah’s success.

ProTect Painters of Savannah takes great pride in the work they do – no matter how small or large the task.  Their crews are well-trained, prompt, clean and courteous professional painters.  They use only the best interior and exterior paint products, such as Sherwin Williams and Pittsburgh Paints to ensure a long-lasting and environmentally-friendly paint project.

When you call to discuss your painting needs, Dan DeYoung will set up no-obligation appointment that is most convenient with your schedule.  During that meeting, he’ll provide a free quote and explain why ProTect Painters is the trusted choice for professional residential painting and commercial painting services in the Coastal Empire.

So leave the house painting to your local Savannah, Georgia ProTect Painters with no hassles! Just the best home painting from Savannah’s painting company of choice.

“Like” ProTect Painters of Savannah on Facebook here to stay connected & informed about their deals & promos. Click on the Welcome tab for fun interactive “painting.”

Dan DeYoung, ProTect Painters of Savannah, Proudly serving the home painting needs of Savannah, 22
West Bryan Street #206, Savannah, GA 31401 912-344-9388. ProTect Painters of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’re invited to take part in new Zumba classes being offered at Hull Park at noon on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays in November.

Classes start today Wed. Nov. 9 2011. The classes are open to the public and all ages.  Donations are welcome.

Hull Park is at 504 E. 54th St., near E. 55th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Savannah, 31405.

You’re invited to the Magic Passion Love Art Show & Party @ Caraway Cafe (202 E Broughton @ Abercorn) 6-8 PM Thurs. Nov. 10

Art Contest Winners Announced at 7:30 PM!
MPL Art Raffle for Heads Up Guidance Savannah (H.U.G.S) $5

Tasty Treats provided by Caraway Cafe, Low Country Gourmet Foods & The Tea & Spice Exchange
Entertainment by Singer Jill Chang
Special Guest Artists: Isak Dove, Anna Singletary, Kim Swann & Eric Wooddell
MPL Manifesting Mobile – add to the growing art project before the Tour leaves in Jan to continue with the MPL Art Tour!!

More info here:

We’re looking forward to partaking in one of these painting parties for adults at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah in a few weeks! Now the challenge is selecting the best photo to turn into a work of art! Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

2 Cutie Patooties  Monogramming is hosting a Mom’s Shopping Night on 5-7 PM Thurs. Nov. 17 at Monkey Joe’s, 311 Eisenhower, Savannah 31406!

There will be a room full of different vendors for you to complete all of your Christmas shopping at one time!

Kids jump for only $5 while you shop!!

You will also find a lot of great door prizes and bargains.

Vendors include: 2 Cutie Patooties Monogramming, J. Paige Clothing, MicMac Bows, Scentsy , Usborne Books, Biltmore Estates, Stella and Dot and Rodan + Fields Dermatologists

Stay connected with 2 Cutie Patooties & learn about sales like this by “liking” their Facebook page here.

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.

Attention non-profits that focus on women’s & children’s advocacy: The Junior League of Savannah is now taking applications for Done in a Day, Community Projects and Community Assistance Funds.

Done in a Day includes six to eight projects that the Junior League of Savannah undertakes each year in which Junior League volunteers assist local organizations or social service agencies through hands-on volunteer work and funding of up to $1500.00 per project. Typical projects include assistance with painting, gardening, special events or physical improvements. The projects are generally scheduled over a time span of a one-day period on a Saturday or Sunday.

Community Projects are organizations that partner with the Junior League of Savannah and receive funding and volunteers.

Community Assistance Funds are awarded once a year in the spring and represent an additional financial commitment to the community. Partnerships and funding are available to all local 501(c)3 organizations that are within the program focus area of Women and Children’s Advocacy.

Currently, the Junior League of Savannah focuses its efforts on women and children’s advocacy. The Junior League of Savannah believes that women and children deserve to be empowered through quality opportunities in order to thrive and to be contributing members of our community. These opportunities should develop the whole person socially, emotionally, physically, as well as academically.

To apply, visit the Junior League of Savannah’s website at www.jrleaguesav.org  or call 912-790-1002. The application deadline is December 1, 2011.

Telfair BirthPlace at St. Joseph’s/Candler now offers online birth classes and tours.

So you can take birth classes while at your home, or wherever you are, online.

Find everything you need to know about giving birth, how the Telfair BirthPlace at St. Joseph’s/Candler works and more at www.sjchs.org/TelfairBirthPlace .

Along with the online birth classes, you can take a video tour of the Telfair BirthPlace & get familiar with their rooms. And when the new parents head home, they can go back to the Telfair BirthPlace site and get nearly every baby question answered in the online “Oh, Baby’s Home” book.

Other features:

• Information about Telfair BirthPlace lactation services.

• Contact Telfair BirthPlace First Steps program that provides ongoing help to new families.

• Learn about Telfair BirthPlace Special Care neonatal nursery.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah presents Sock Monkey Portaits, 6-8 PM Sat. Nov. 19 at Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Proceeds benefit Live Oak Children’s Therapy.

Come to Angela Beasley’s Puppet People last Second Saturday Show of the 2011 year!

This is a public show, so grab your family and friends, and come see The Three Pigs of Huge Proportions and The Tinny Tiny Wolf!!!

Saturday, November 12, 10:00am-11:00 am

$10 for Kids – FREE for Adults
**Includes Mommy and Me Puppet Making**

912.355.3366 or email puppets@puppetpeople.com

Come to  Angela Beasley’s Puppet People last Second Saturday Show of the 2011 year!

This is a public show, so grab your family and friends, and come see The Three Pigs of Huge Proportions and The Tinny Tiny Wolf!!!

Saturday, November 12, 10-11 AM

At the Puppet People Party Place
3119 Furber Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
$10 for Kids – FREE for Adults
**Includes Mommy and Me Puppet Making**

Puppet People, 912.355.3366, www.PuppetPeople.com, email puppets@puppetpeople.com,  3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404.  Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Babes-n-Buggies Stroller Fitness Boot Camp begins the week of Nov. 7.

Monday & Wednesday starting Nov. 7
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Forsyth Park
(across from Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
1-5 Classes = $15 Per
5-10 Classes = $12 Per
10+ Classes = $10 Per

Instructor: Katy Schubert
IFTA Certified Personal Trainer & proud Mother of Two
RSVP: 912-660-4507 / info@trainme247.com

Savannah Stopover is pleased to announce Savannah’s participation in a unique event that will take place on 11/11/11. Benefiting the Girls Rock Camp Alliance, “50 Shows in 50 states” is a celebration of a decade of girls rocking out, collaborating and discovering their personal power through rock ‘n’ roll.

On Friday, November 11th, 50 states will plug in to their amplifiers and host shows featuring local bands to raise funds for support of female rock camps worldwide. Representing the entire state of Georgia, Savannah’s show will be held at LiveWire Music Hall, with proceeds going to the Girls Rock Camp Alliance. Participating bands include local rock stars, General Oglethorpe & the Panhandlers, Lovely Locks, and Lonesome Swagger. There will be a prize raffle with donations from Foxy Loxy Print Gallery & Café, Savannah Stopover, Tier Luxury Cakes, Civvies New & Used Clothing, and Primary Art Supply.

The Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls began ten years ago in Portland, Oregon with a mission to build girls’ self-esteem through music creation and performance. After five years of astounding growth and interest, the Girls Rock Camp Alliance formed to support rock camps around the globe. By providing workshops and technical training, rock camps create leadership opportunities, cultivate a supportive community of peers and mentors, and encourage social change and the development of life skills.

Local event organizer Anna Chandler, of General Oglethorpe, who taught at the Charleston, SC camp last summer states: “In a week at rock camp, girls form bands, write a song together, and perform at a showcase. It’s amazing what girls who have never touched an instrument before can achieve when they believe in themselves! My time at camp was a powerful experience with a lot of girls coming out of their shells, gaining confidence, and forging strong friendships.”

Tickets ($8 in advance, $10 at the door) are available through livewiremusichall.com Doors at 8PM, bands at 9PM. 21+.

For more information on camp and the work of the GRCA, visit girlsrockcamp.org.