“Aladdin” performance
The Hampstead Players, a traveling theatre troupe from New Hampshire, will perform this classic tale based on the tales of the Arabian Nights. The play is performed by two professional actors, each playing multiple roles and with help from the audience. The story is about Aladdin, a poor young boy who must go out and earn money for his family’s survival. While traveling throughout the country selling his wares, he is fooled by an evil magician, Salabin, who convinces him to find an antique oil lamp. Aladdin rubs the old lamp and releases a genie that can make all his wishes come true. Aladdin must then outsmart the magician and save his family. Throughout the play, children are encouraged to rise above the odds and to follow their dreams. Ages 4 and up.
http://www.hampsteadstage.org/
Hinesville Library, Monday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Monday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m.
Carnegie Library, Monday, Aug. 1, 4:30 a.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m.
Islands Library, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m.
Tybee Island Library, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 4:30 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.
Rincon Library, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 4:30 p.m.
Pooler Library, Thursday, Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Thursday, Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m.
WW Law Library, Friday, Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street Library, Friday, Aug. 5, 2:30 p.m.

For more local free or discounted children’s activities happening this summer, click here.

Fun with Electricity
Mike Clemmons sparks enthusiasm about electricity using a Van der Graaf generator, Jacob’s Ladder, plasma pen, plasma globes, magnetic electric core, and high powered magnets. Ages 5 and up.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, August 9 @ 11 a.m.

For more free or discounted local kids’ summer events, click here.

A campus wide open house with activities for all ages: aquarium tours, reptile show, lab activities, tours of the R/V Savannah, plankton drop, ROV’s, and more! Collaboration between Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, NOAA’s Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, and UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium
For more information visit www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium  or call 912-598-2496

The Fall 2011 4-week Mommy and Me program session at  UGA’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium  are on Saturday’s Only this fall. Visit www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium and click on community events for the pre-registration form needed to register for Mommy and Me. A maximum of 20 pairs can be accepted into the program for the fall semester. Reserve your spot as soon as possible. Call 912-598-2356 or email kpaquin@uga.edu.

The educational programs for children between the ages of 1 and 4 include learning techniques that allow for the development of motor skills, understanding of different sizes, shapes, weights, and movements among a variety of marine animals native to Georgia waterways and the ability to identify the difference between fish, crabs, turtles, and invertebrates. The programs will include hands-on experiences with different animals, arts and crafts, a story time, and a game.

Fall 2011 Class Registration is under way at All American Gymnastics in Savannah.

Fall Term runs from August 8 – October 1 2011.

Classes offered include:
Preschool Gymnastics
Recreational Gymnastics
Cheer/Tumbling Classes
Boys Fit & Fun Classes
Coastal Cheer Cats All Star Cheer Squad
Field Trips, Scouting & Home school groups
Women’s Competitive Teams Levels 4-10

MILITARY FAMILIES receive 20% off ALL Recreational classes with SkiesUnlimited card.

More info here.

Be sure to “like” All American Gymnastics on Facebook by clicking here to stay connected and updated about fun gym events and classes.

All American Gymnastics, 7808 White Bluff (across from Hunter AAF) (912) 354-4343, email sam.allamericangymnastics@gmail.com, www.aagsavannah.com All American Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

Robyn’s Nest Children’s Boutique and The Monogram Place at 7601 Waters Ave. in Savannah are the one-stop spot to visit for all types of back-to-school cuteness.

New arrivals: camo book bags, duffles, lunch boxes and polka dot bags, too. Monogram for school, the gym, or travel. Pink and green book bags, lunch boxes, duffle bags, cosmetic bags and more. All can be monogramed!

Be sure to “like” Robyn’s Nest and The Monogram Place on Facebook by clicking here to stay informed about sales, trunk shows and new arrivals.

Owned and operated by Pam Smith. Robyn’s Nest specializes in fine children’s clothing, toys, books, baby gifts, backpacks and more!

 The Monogram Place offers custom monograms and gifts for all ages including graduation, bridesmaid and that hard to buy for person in your life. Their monograms range from sophisticated and sassy to fun and frilly.

Robyn’s Nest Children’s Boutique, The Monogram Place, 7601 Suite H Waters Ave Savannah, 31406, 912.354.7869, www.facebook.com/pages/Robyns-Nest-and-The-Monogram-Place/176512955735988 Robyn’s Nest is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

The family-friendly band Laughing Pizza kicks off their Georgia tour with a concert in Savannah.

Laughing Pizza Family Concert will be at 3 PM Aug. 28, Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St., Savannah, 31401

WIN FREE TICKETS! SouthernMamas.com is giving away a family-four pack of tickets. Details here.

Live Fun, Family Concert!
All Ages
A Portion of the proceeds goes to support GPB – Georgia’s PBS station! It’s the kick-off of the Laughing Pizza Georgia Tour!
Details here: http://www.laughingpizza.com/1760

You’re missing the clean gene. No matter how hard you try, your house never has that sparkle and shine you covet.

Which is why you need to contact Saved by the Belles, which offers weekly, bi-weekly and monthly house cleaning services. Saved by the Belles – a local company owned and operated by two sisters – specializes in green cleaning.

In addition to house cleaning, the Belles offer concierge services (errands etc) which can be extremely helpful for expecting and new moms. Select a customized package or gift certificates for a great baby shower or new baby gift. Now that’s a gift every new mom can appreciate.

Service areas include Wilmington Island, Whitemarsh Island, Tybee Island, Thunderbolt, Downtown Savannah, Ardsley Park, Midtown. Saved by the Belles does not service The Landings.

Not only do these pros use nontoxic products to scour your home, but every cleaning comes with a personalized touch because all services are completed by Saved by the Belles owners Jessica and Ivey Ortiz.

Call to set up your FREE consultation.

Saved by the Belles Cleaning and Concierge, www.bellesinsavannah.com , email info@bellesinsavannah.com , (912) 373-8616. Saved by the Belles is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Just arrived to Petite Feet  in Savannah, the laced Ked shoe in white and the blue and white saddle. Special back to school discount of 25 % discount on these shoes is offered .

Back to school shoes are arriving daily. Petite Feet   has socks / bows and light weight shorts /bloomers for under uniforms.

Petite Feet bargains: the Summer Clearance Sale is under way. Save 20 to 40 percent off. Back-to-school and fall shoes arriving daily. Details here.

Petite Feet is Savannah’s children’s shoe boutique.

Petite Feet’s knowledgeable personal service ensures that each child is fitted correctly. The boutique has hard-to-find sizes. And you don’ t have to fight for parking spot. Petite Feet at 5521 Abercorn next to Fresh Market and across from Publix is in a super convenient location with easy in-and-out parking. The kid-friendly store even has puzzles, TV, children’s book and toys keep the tots busy while you shop.

Visit their website at www.petitefeetsavannah.com for more brands and information.

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

FREE Storytime at Mommy & Me Play and Fitness every first Thursday of the month at 1 PM. Reservations Required. Call 912.756.2828

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness  also offers parent/child classes, birthday parties, Mommy’s Morning Out, free play, pay to play and more. For children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

2552 US Hwy17, Richmond Hill, 31324
912.756.2828, email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com

FREE Storytime at Mommy & Me Play and Fitness every first Thursday of the month at 1 PM. Reservations Required. Call 912.756.2828

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness  also offers parent/child classes, birthday parties, Mommy’s Morning Out, free play, pay to play and more. For children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

2552 US Hwy17, Richmond Hill, 31324
912.756.2828, email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com

Here’s great news for parents looking for a fun indoor place where you can get fit or stay fit with your child:

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness just opened in Richmond Hill.

The brand new venue at 2552 US Highway 17 offers parent/child classes, birthday parties, Mommy’s Morning Out, free play, pay to play and more!

Classes begin Mon. Aug. 1. Limited slots remaining. Enroll online here or call 912.756.2828.

For children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness also hosts a FREE storytime every first Thursday of the month at 1 PM. Reservations Required. Call 912.756.2828

Lifetime Membership Fee waived for those that register on-line July 23-July 30. Military & Multi Child/Class Discounts also offered.

Stay connected and learn more about upcoming events by liking Mommy & Me Play and Fitness on Facebook by clicking here.  

SouthernMamas.com often hears from moms who say they wish our area had more indoor play spots, so please support this new kid-and-parent friendly business. Mommy & Me Play and Fitness is also open Saturdays, ideal for work-outside-the-home parents looking for parent-child weekend activities.

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.

Savannah Celtic FC Early Goals FALL 2011 Season is coming soon.

About Early Goals (Toddler Soccer)
Give your child’s soccer future a kick start and sign up for Savannah’s largest program for the smallest kids. Since 2006, Early Goals has been Savannah’s choice for training future soccer stars. Early Goals is a fun, engaging, action-packed soccer program specifically designed to cater for the youngest players ages 30 months to 4 years old. Coaches will work on simple coordination, ball familiarity, listening skills, teamwork and hopefully plant the seed for a lifetime of soccer enjoyment.

With one session a week, Early Goals is a safe, non-competitive environment which focuses on the fundamentals of the ’beautiful game’. Savannah Celtic ends the season with a scrimmage and selection of fun activities. Every session will be overseen by one of Savannah Celtic’s professional club coaches.

THE FALL SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED @ http://earlygoals.com  on Aug. 1 2011!

Sessions are filled at a first come, first serve basis. Savannah Celtic’s most popular days/times sometimes fill up in less than 24 hours.

Savannah Celtic Early Goals Toddler Soccer, http://earlygoals.com , 912.344.6198, email matt@earlygoals.com. Savannah Celtic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Make plans to take the kids to see Clover the Loggerhead Sea Turtle released into the Atlantic Ocean on Tybee Is. on Aug. 4

Burton 4-H Center will welcome guests all ages to the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion to join in the celebration of Clover’s release. Thanks to a successful fundraising effort netting more than $5,000, Clover will be equipped with a state-of-the-art satellite transmitter, enabling her to be tracked throughout her journey on www.seaturtle.org. The event, which is free and open to the public, will showcase live animals for viewing and a variety of other activities.

1-3 PM Thurs. Aug. 4, 2011
Clover will be released between 2-2:30 PM at Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion, 16th and the Strand

Clover hatched from a nest on Tybee Island’s north end on Aug. 13, 2008. Experts at the Burton 4-H Center have raised Clover from a hatchling to her current weight of over 24 pounds

Free kazoo show & free air conditioning!
Kazoos on Vacation is free this Tues. July 26 in celebration of summer. Rick Hubbard’s hit family show of Music, Comedy, and Fun on stage @ ARTworks, where your kids are the stars and kazoos are free! Doors open at 7pm, tickets are usually: adults $10, kids $5. Info & reservations 843-379-2787, www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org  in Beaufort Town Center!

Christmas in July Craft Bazaar will include over 20 vendors on hand with their original creations. Children s clothing, bows, jewelry, teacher resources and books for children from toddler to teen, ceramics, wood-working, paper crafts, hotdog lunch and a silent auction.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Which is growing faster, your darling child or your credit card bill?

If the answer is both, then you simply cannot afford to miss Coastal Kids Market  Fall 2011 consignment sale, set for Aug. 25-27. The favorite end-of-summer tradition is the spot to hit for boutique bargains in the Savannah area. Coastal Kids Market sells only gently-worn designer items deemed too cute to resist

Designed to make resale easy for moms, Coastal Kids Market ‘s busy mom’s tagging service allows you to consign your children’s outgrown items even if you don’t have time to enter your inventory and tag your items. Let Coastal Kids Market do the work for you. Tagging service consignors receive 50 percent of their items selling price. Email or call Coastal Kids Market to make arrangements for them to pick up your items.

Coastal Kids Market still has some advertising spots available for their coupon books, but this is the last week to sign up as a sponsor and get your ad design in. Deadline: July 29.

Vendor spots are full for this sale. Email Coastal Kids Market if you would like to be put on a waiting list. Click here to contact Coastal Kids Market.

Coastal Kids Market sends a big THANK YOU to their Sailboat Sponsors for the Fall 2011 Sale: DolceMia Clothing, 2 Cutie Patooties and Classic Kids. (all SouthernMamas.com favorites, too!)

Register now to get your first choice of volunteer shifts and drop-off times. Check out the Coastal Kids Market Web site here for info.

Stay connected and get updates about this popular sale by liking Coastal Kids Market on Facebook here.

Coastal Kids Market FALL 2011 SALE DATES
Thurs. Aug. 25, 2011, CHARITY HOUR: 5-6 PM 
Open to Public: 6– 8 pm
Fri. Aug. 26, 2011, 9 am – 5 pm
Sat., Aug. 27, 2011, 9 am – 12 pm
**Select items will be half price on Saturday

Coastal Kids Market, The Shops at Godley Station ~ Pooler Parkway, 107 Grand Central Blvd. Suite 202 (formerly Moonlight Mattress), www.coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

When it comes to summer camps, there are those for whom only tulle and tiaras will do.

If your tot falls into the frilly set, check out The Ballet School’s Perfect Princess Camps in Savannah.

Little princesses will receive an introduction to the fundamentals of both movement and classical dance techniques while learning about fun fairytale characters and famous ballet stories.

The tiny Cinderellas and Snow Whites will also have dress-up time and craft time, including decorating their own tu-tus and tiaras. Dancers may bring their favorite princess gown or costume on Monday to use throughout the week at “special dress-up times”.

The camp includes a magical tea party, princess spa and hair day. A photograph will be taken on her majestic throne. On the last day, “A ROYAL INVITATION” is offered for the family of the princess for a fabulous “Runway Show” and a short dance combination will be performed. Don’t forget your cameras!

For ages 3-5.

Perfect Princess Camps: One week sessions beginning June 13th-Aug 12th
June 13-17th
July 5-8th
July 25-29th
August 8-12th            

Times: 9:30 AM-NOON
Fee: $135 per session ( $25 deposit, applied to camp)

For the older set, The Ballet School also offers a Young Dancers Program
For Ages 6-9 years
June 27-July 1
Time: 4-7 PM
Fee: $145 ($50 deposit, applied to camp)

Enrollment is under way for both programs. Register now. Click here for more info.

The Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn St., Suite 8, Savannah, Piccadilly Square, (912) 925-0903 or email theballetschool@comcast.net, www.theballetschoolsav.com The Ballet School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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

The Savannah family portrait photographer and mother of two specializes in newborn, baby, child, and family photography.

LeeAnn is known for shooting warm, candid portraits like these pictured here.

Check out more of her work by clicking  here.

Click here to book a session.

Be sure to mention SouthernMamas to take advantage of the summer special. 

To follow LeeAnn Ritch’s work and stay updated on her specials, be sure to “like” her Facebook page by clicking here.

 LeeAnn Ritch Photography, 912.308.9327 or email leeann@leeannritchphotography.com , www.leeannritchphotography.com LeeAnn Ritch Photography is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.