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.
Fort Pulaski National Monument to commemorate Veterans Day, the National Park Service will waive all entrance fees throughout Veterans Day weekend. Savannah’s national park will be fee free from Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 13. Fort Pulaski National Monument will honor our nation’s veterans with a full schedule of special activities in the historic fort. The 48th New York Infantry Regiment will recreate many aspects of daily life at a major Civil War-era post. A variety of programs will be offered throughout the weekend allowing visitors to learn about military inspections, mail calls, bayonet drills, barracks life, and infantry drills. A special military salute to veterans will be offered at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 12. An entrance fee of $5 per person is normally charged but not this weekend; ages 15 and under are free. Call the park at (912) 786-5787 for details, or visit the park’s official website at nps.gov/fopu.
Mommy & Me Play and Fitness in Richmond Hill provides parents a venue to participate in play and fitness classes with their children age 6 weeks to 5 years old
Mommy & Me Play and Fitness offers:
*Parent/Child Classes
*Birthday Parties
*Mommy’s Morning Out
and more!
Gift certificates available! Click here.
Enroll Now for November Classes Filling Fast at Mommy & Me Play and Fitness.
2552 US Highway 17, Richmond Hill
912.756.2828
Any new student who mentions you read about Mommy & Me on SouthernMamas.com will have the Lifetime Membership Fee waived!
Military & Multi Child/Class Discounts
www.mommyandmeplayandfitness.com
email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com
Like Mommy & Me Play and Fitness on Facebook here.
Charlene R. Ford, EdD
Owner/Program Director
Story Time w/ Make and Take every 1st Thursday @ 1 PM
COST: FREE!
Reservations Required. Call 756.2828
Hours: Mon: 9 am-2 pm
Tues – Thurs: 9 am -2 pm & 5-6:30 pm
Fri: 9 am – 2 pm
Sat: 9 am – 12 pm
Mommy & Me Play and Fitness, www.mommyandmeplayandfitness.com, 2552 US Hwy17, Richmond Hill, 31324, 912.756.2828, email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com Mommy & Me Play and Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
You’re invited to Tea for Tutus.
The Savannah Danse Theatre’s annual mother/daughter tea is here! Join the Savannah Danse Theatre for cream tea with Clara and all of your favorite characters from the Nutcracker.
The popular annual event will be at Bryson Hall on beautiful Chippewa Square from 2-4pm on Sun. Nov. 13.
If you would like more information or to purchase tickets call Christy Linton 912.661.2288.
Join Scribble Art Studio at the 2011 Savannah Children’s Book Festival in Forsyth Park. Scribble has new things in store to show you including a Draw Your Fairytale Book and a cute, fun craft for kids.
The 2011 Savannah Children’s Book Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, 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.
Major sponsors are the Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation and Gulfstream Aerospace.
Rain location for the event is the Savannah Civic Center. For more information, call 912-652-3689. For updates, refresh this page or visit the library’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/liveoakpubliclibraries
Mark Nov. 19 down on your calendar and join Scribble Art Studio at the 2011 Savannah Children’s Book Festival in Forsyth Park. Scribble has new things in store to show you including a Draw Your Fairytale Book and a cute, fun craft for kids.
The 2011 Savannah Children’s Book Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, 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.
To read the many talented guests in this year’s lineup click here.
Major sponsors are the Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation and Gulfstream Aerospace.
Rain location for the event is the Savannah Civic Center. For more information, call 912-652-3689. For updates, refresh this page or visit the library’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/liveoakpubliclibraries
Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers children art classes as well as girls’ night out adult workshops where you can turn your favorite photograph into a work of art. For more information about sessions, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
No more excuses. Now you can get in shape while you have your baby with you! Stroller Fitness Boot Camp begins this upcoming 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
What is Stroller Fitness?
Stroller Fitness is a mobile way for you to get a full body work out and still be able to attend to your baby’s needs. Each class includes intervals of power walking, functional strength training and cardio drills followed by postnatal-specific core work and flexibility. Our mobile intervals are ideal for babies who like to be on the move. Come out and meet other moms in your community!
Women should be 4+ weeks postpartum (6 weeks for caesareans). All fitness levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. You do not need a jogging stroller. For safety reasons, mobile babies & tots should remain in their strollers/carriers/mom’s arms until core work is performed.
La Dee Da Children’s Boutique, an upscale children’s boutique, invites you and your family to join them in celebration at the Grand Opening of their newest location on Saturday, November 5th from 10:00am -3:00pm.
* FREE hot dogs and drinks for kids 10 and under from The Loft Cafe
* FREE facepainting by The Puppet People
* Silly Dilly the Clown
* $5.00 for ALL DAY fun on our inflatable playground by Bounce Up inflatables
* Special Sales and Drawings
Bring a blanket and spend the afternoon with La Dee Da in the courtyard at Goshen Park in Rincon for a day of family fun. Mention SouthernMamas.com the day of the event and receive 25% off of any regularly priced item! (not valid with any other offer or promotions)
La Dee Da carries a wide variety of children’s apparel, footwear, baby essentials and gifts. Bailey Boys, Lajenn’s, Le Za Me, Haute Baby, Gigglemoon, Letop, Stephen Joseph, 3 Marthas, SeeKaiRun, Rileyroos, Baby Legs, Jefferies Socks, Kalencom, Mudpie, Anavini, Claire & Charlie, Green Frog Art, Trend Lab, Angel Line, Cotton Kids, Vitamins Baby, Little Me, etc; La Dee Da also offer monogramming and embroidery – only $8 for up to 7 letters! La Dee Da looks forward to serving you and your child!
Please call 912.295.5470 for more information or follow La Dee Da on Facebook here.
La Dee Da Children’s Boutique is now open at 135 Goshen Road Extension in Goshen Park right on Hwy 21 in Rincon, Mon. thru Wed. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs./Fri. 10 am – 7 pm and Sat. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more info call 912.295.5470, visit www.LaDeeDaKids.com. or like the boutique on Facebook here! La Dee Da Children’s Boutique looks forward to serving you and your child. La Dee Da Children’s Boutique is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Only a couple spots open in Art on the Park after-school late Fall classes! Register by Thurs. Nov 3 and receive 10% class price as a new student to Art on the Park! Mention Southernmamas.com to receive your discount!
Autumn Art- For ages 5-7.
Tuesdays- 415-530pm- Starting Nov. 8
This Fall, students will investigate nature and how it can influence art! Lessons will still feature artists who capture the concept of using natural materials or using nature as inspiration in their artwork. Leaf prints, natural homemade art materials, recycling and more. 6 Student Limit.
Upper-Elementary Drawing- Drawing Techniques for Ages 9-11.
Wednesdays- 4-515pm- Starting Nov. 9
Drawing is the foundation to any fine art focus. This Fall, we will further develop lessons from early-fall session as well as working on charcoal drawing and basic portraiture. This is a great class for those interested in applying to local art magnet schools. Winter and Spring sessions will provide deeper focus and new techniques including color, however it’s recommended to take this class as a basis. Private portfolio development is also offered for an additional cost. 6 Student Limit.
Creative Crafting for Girls- A Fine-Arts take on Craft-Making for Ages 6-8.
Thursdays- 4-515pm- Starting Nov 3
Let’s face it- crafting is part of the creative process! If you know me well, you know I can’t stray too far from teaching strong foundational values in fine arts- so I will be sure to infuse the fun with teachings about these craft origins and place in art history. Decoupage, beading, and much more! Complete curriculum provided upon registration . All materials included. 6 Student Limit.
To register contact Art on the Park at 912.354.5988 or email tskart@yahoo.com
Art on the Park Studio: Situated directly on Daffin Park, the studio is a great place to spread out, get messy, and take play breaks if needed. Art on the Park Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
The ever-popular Ms. Amy’s School of Music in Savannah now has a drum class for kids!
The first class is this Sat. Nov. 5 from 10-10:45 AM. For ages 1-4. Sounds like a lot of fun. Only five spaces available, so call or email Ms. Amy quickly to reserve your child’s spot. Email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com or 912.659.0993.
Ms. Amy also offers other types of music lessons: private and group music lessons for piano, woodwinds, brass, voice, music discovery, and beginner guitar. Music Makers and Toddler Tunes are classes that she offers to students from 18 mos. – 5 years.
Connect with Ms. Amy’s School of Music on Facebook here. For more info, visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com, email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com , 912.659.0993, 1 ½ blocks from Daffin Park at 2421 Waters Ave. Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Columbia City Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Saturday, Nov 26 5:30p
Savannah Civic Center, Savannah
Location:Savannah Civic Center-Johnny Mercer Theatre
To purchase tickes, call 912.651.6556 or log onto www.Savannahcivic.com
Kottage Kids upscale children’s boutique is now open in Pooler
Think boutique apparel and accessories, timeless treasures including smocked clothing, classic children’s footwear and unique gifts for moms as well. Kottage Kids carries new clothing as well as upscale boutique consignment. Brands you’ll find there include Rosalina, Remember Nguyen, Mud Pie, Bailey Boys, Secret Wishes and many other trusted brands
Kottage Kids is located 1014 East Hwy 80, Suite 400, Pooler, GA, next to Masato’s, Inside Imagine Salon and Boutique
Preview Kottage Kids adorable clothing by clicking here.
Kottage Kids is having a Holiday Sale Event and the entire store will be 20-50% off on Friday Nov. 4 from 5:30-8:00 PM.
Princess Parties
Kottage Kids now offers children’s princess parties at their store. Princess parties include princess dress up, hair, nail and make-up services by Imagine Salon and Boutique.
Kottage Kids accepts upscale consignment by appointment only.
Kottage Kids, www.kottagekids.com, On Facebook here. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday; Tues: 10 AM-2:30 PM; Wed.: 10 AM-7 PM; Thurs & Fri. 10 AM-6 PM; Sat. 10 AM-3 PM. Contact owner Stephanie Orr at 912.412.0542 or 912.358.0862 or email info@kottagekids.com. Kottage Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
We’re all looking for resources to help our children with speech and language development.
A new Web site called Little Stories helps us do just that.
Little Stories is a community created by Savannah-area speech-language pathologist Kim Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP to offer information and support to families interested in early speech and language development. Little Stories has something for everyone, whether your child is having difficulty learning language or is learning language easily.
Little Stories wants to help you hear your child’s story!
Little Stories will be posting new information weekly, so be sure to subscribe to the blog or like Little Stories on Facebook here to get updates. You can follow Little Stories via Twitter @lilSTORIESblog.
The students and faculty at Charles Ellis Montessori Academy are proud to present the musical “God With No Hands”. “God With No Hands” is a living timeline based on the Montessori great lesson of the same name that describes creation of the universe and the formation of the planet Earth. The musical features many lively songs and skits all written by the students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades at Charles Ellis. 7 PM Fri. Nov. 4. Tickets $5 available in
advance or at the door 912-201-5470
Please vote YES for the Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) on Nov. 8, 2011. More info here.
Below is an Oct. 23 editorial from the Savannah Morning News about why we all need to vote for ESPLOST.
“ALL CHATHAM County voters will decide on Nov. 8 whether to extend the current sales tax to support continued improvement in public schools.
We strongly encourage a “yes” vote. The biggest reasons are obvious: This is one tax where elected officials have kept their promises; they have the results to show for it.
Voters approved the Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax in 2006 and it went into effect in 2007. Of the $360 million in projected revenues, about $265 million was either spent or earmarked on new or replacement schools and school upgrades. Another $67 million went to pay off existing bond debt, with the remaining revenue budgeted for academic technology improvements.
What specifically did this extra penny buy?
There are new elementary and middle schools at Godley Station in the county’s westside. The other side of the county has a new islands high school.
Five schools are being replaced: Beach High, Oglethorpe Academy, Butler Elementary, Gadsden Elementary and Pulaski Elementary.
Classroom additions are either active or on the way for May Howard Elementary, Heard, Isle of Hope, Largo-Tibet, Windsor Elementary and Windsor High, with modifications at Hesse, Low, Mercer and White Bluff.
Voters were smart to approve this tax five years ago. But it will expire at the end of this year, unless the public decides to keep it for another five years or until it generates $330 million, whichever comes first.
We hope they do. Continuing ESPLOST means three things:
• Better facilities. This helps the learning process for about 35,000 students.
• Additional revenue to pay off the school system’s debt. This helps keep the pressure off the school board to raise property taxes.
• More jobs. This will help many local residents who work in the construction industry.
Here are more reasons to vote “yes.” About 40 percent of the sales tax is paid by people who live outside Chatham County. Everyone who shops and stays in the county, including commuters and Savannah’s numerous visitors, contribute. This shifts some of the financial burden for schools from the backs of property owners to others.
This is a good time to build projects. School officials can count on very competitive bids, which means lower costs. At the same time, local tradesmen want jobs. Putting them to work on school is a win-win situation.
Good public schools are vital. Continuing the tax will help the school board and Superintendent Thomas Lockamy with the successful Passport to Excellence program. Voting “yes” for “penny power” and ESPLOST on Nov. 8 will help keep the improvements on track.
(The above was an Oct. 23 editorial from the Savannah Morning News)
More info here.
The 2nd Annual ‘Kid’s Kickin’ for Cancer’ charity games will be Tues. Nov. 1 at the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex Field 4 on Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah. Proceeds from the event benefit the Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital Mammography Fund.
Game times are:
5:30pm – U16G SCFC Cobras V U15G YDP
7pm – SCFC Coaches (old crocks) V SCFC Mutiny (young bucks)
Please come out to watch, support and donate for the cause! All proceeds go to the Mary Telfair Institute. For more info, call Savannah Celtic at (912) 495-9996
Pooler MOPS is holding its 3rd Annual Dessert and Silent Auction this coming Friday, November 4th, 6:30-8 PM. Bidding will end promptly at 7:45 PM.
All funds raised will go directly to Pooler MOPS to support their MOPPETS program and other MOPS activities. This is Pooler MOPS primary fundraising event of the year and the auction is open to the public.
Pooler MOPS will have delicious desserts and doorprizes, in addition to over 40 items/services donated for the auction! Chick-Fil-A, West Chatham YMCA, The Railroad Roundhouse Museum, Midnight Star Pottery, Savannah Celtic Soccer, All-American Gymnastics, GiGi’s Cupcakes, Awakening Yoga Studio, Inspire Creativity Workshops, Art Buzz Studio, Two Women and a Warehouse, Savannah Soap Co. and many more!
Fall means time to explore Georgia State Parks.
Start planning your leaves-changing getaway by checking out got all September & October 2011 events happening at state parks and historic spots across the state. The events are listed on the SouthernMamas.com Georgia State Parks Events page here.
Gorge hikes, group hayrides, outdoor music festivals, full moon hikes & more.
To find out state park event details, visit the new SouthernMamas.com Georgia State Parks Events page by clicking here.
Coastal Empire Fair Oct. 25-Nov. 4 2012
You can purchase tickets ONLINE here .
In addition to rides, entertainment includes:
The Brian Staples Animal shows – different shows rotate and feature different animals (monkeys, reptiles, white tiger, rain forest etc) – and Rosaire’s Racing Pigs as well as all the other kids activities at the Coastal Empire Fair. . Through Nov. 4. Shows are free and included with your admission ticket.
Free Parking
Details here.
The Sandbox-An Interactive Children’s Museum is celebrating Halloween on Monday, October 31st, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Bring your ghosts and goblins dressed in their costumes to play! The Sandbox is providing Halloween themed crafts, programs, and activities all day long. Decorate a special Halloween cookie and participate in a holiday scavenger hunt. Guess how many candy corns in the jar. There will be a bag of treats for each child. Admission is $6 per person.
The Sandbox is located at 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church. For more information: 843.842.7645 or crinehart@thesandbox.org. www.thesandbox.org
The Nutcracker in Savannah presented by The Savannah Danse Theatre
November 26, 2011
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
www.SavannahDance.com
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as Clara’s dream turns larger than life with Savannah as the backdrop of this holiday tradition. Join the Savannah Danse Theatre as we bring the magic of this holiday classic alive in 1945 Savannah! Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as a young girl’s dream turns larger than life with a special nutcracker, a vengeful river rat, dancing snowflakes and sumptuous ice cream from Leopold’s – all choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s exquisite musical score.
Savannah Danse Theatre brings a stellar ballet production to Savannah residents and their children. Each year the Danse Theatre presents something just a little bit unique to the Nutcracker with no two years exactly alike, adding many local and regional references to the ballet, and featuring local celebrities. The pageantry of the holiday season wouldn’t be the same without this enchanted ballet!
Tickets are $12 for the afternoon show and $35, $28, $21, $15 with a $5 military discount for the evening show, and are available by calling 912-525-5050 or online here: http://tickets.scadboxoffice.com/. Matinee includes a Meet & Greet with characters following the show.