Savannah Autism Conference 2011 Register now for best ticket prices

For more info and to read the line-up of speakers, click here.

AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
Sun. Aug. 14 | 1:30 PM
Braves vs. Cubs

Join the Atlanta Braves and help raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Children and adults with autism may receive a free ticket with the purchase of one Terrace Pavilion ticket. Families are welcome to participate in a pre-game parade around Turner Field. A portion of all proceeds will go to support The Nathan’s Something Special Scholarship Fund, Inc. which promotes inclusion in college and adult life for students with disabilities.

ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM GET IN FREE with a paid ticket when you order tickets using the form posted here.

AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
Sun. Aug. 14 | 1:30 PM
Braves vs. Cubs

Join the Atlanta Braves and help raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Children and adults with autism may receive a free ticket with the purchase of one Terrace Pavilion ticket. Families are welcome to participate in a pre-game parade around Turner Field. A portion of all proceeds will go to support The Nathan’s Something Special Scholarship Fund, Inc. which promotes inclusion in college and adult life for students with disabilities.

ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM GET IN FREE with a paid ticket when you order tickets using the form above.

If you order tickets off the form above or email or call DAN with the Braves (on the form), The Nathan’s Something Special Scholarship Fund receives credit. That is the ONLY way the scholarship fund receives credit. If emailing, please put Nathan’s Something Special in the header.

Nathan’s Something Special Scholarship Fund is a non-profit that awards scholarship each year to attend college or vocational school to a student in Georgia that has autism or cerebral palsy. Learn more about the Nathan’s Something Special Scholarship Fund, INC, by clicking here.

Savannah Autism Conference 2011 Register now for best ticket prices

Sat. Sept. 17, 2011, 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM at Memorial University Med Campus
4700 Waters Ave., Hoskins Center for Biomedical Research
Savannah, GA 31404

Here is the line-up of speakers for the 2011 Savannah Autism Conference:

Lorri Unumb from Autism Speaks
How to Win Friends and Influence Legislators

Dr. Steve Ranicki from Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center
Therapies that Create Lasting Neurologic Change

Katrina Laygo from Something Special Magazine
Bringing the Life to the Lifestyle of the Special Needs Parent

Dr. Toi Curry from The Mindspring Center
Understanding the Evaluation Process: Recommendations, Referrals and Everything in Between

Teresa Heard, RN from Easter Seals
Financial Aid Resources

Dr. Sheryl Kaufman from Educational Journeys
The Power of Language and How it Affects Behavior

Staci Bockmann from My Great Kid Educational Center Building a Strong IEP
Winning for your Child’s Education Rights

Sally Way from Behavior Consultation Services
ABA – What you need to know before starting a program

Jennifer McGee from The Mindspring Center
From Social Skills to Therapy: The Importance of a Counselor’s Role in the Treatment of ASD

To register and purchase tickets, call 912-748-6463, visit www.facebook.com/themindspringcenter  or click here. Please encourage any person touched by autism to attend this conference including your doctors, therapists, teachers and counselors.

The Savannah Children’s Choir will present their End-of-Camp concert.

Tickets, which are $5 at the door, are available beginning at 6:15, and the doors open at 6:30.

The concert, sponsored in part by Atlanta Gas Light and Blue Turtle Bistro, is the culmination of a two-week, full day choral camp experience, and will feature over 70 singers in 2nd to 8th grades, and 20 Mini-choral campers, aged 4-7. This year’s camp is held on the campus of Calvary Day School.

The 2011 Summer Choral Camp theme is “Your Voice is an Instrument”, and classes focus on a capella music, sight singing, music history and theory. The addition of a dance and movement class allows campers to add choreography to some of the pieces they will perform.

Classes are taught by college instructors working on their masters or doctorates in music education or related field, or professionals in the field. Instructor stipends were generously sponsored by Savannah Friends of Music and Turner Ratrie. In addition to daily group choral work and classes, campers enjoy play time and healthy snacks provided by N’Laws Produce, and an End of Camp feast for the campers, sponsored by Lady & Sons Restaurant.

The camp day ends with Daily Enrichment, an afternoon concert or lecture that gives campers a chance to interact with musicians or professionals while building their audience skills. In addition to concerts by Ricardo Ochoa, Jackson Evans, Eric Jones and Donna Ruiz, and a ballroom dancing demonstration by Lisa Clarke, the campers also enjoyed lectures and question and answer sessions with Rebecca Haas, a pediatric speech pathologist, and David Pratt, executive director of the Savannah Philharmonic. The campers, instructors and SCC staff also put on a talent show during afternoon enrichment.

Summer Choral Camp, in addition to being a fun and educational experience for musically-interested children, is the only audition into the Savannah Children’s Choir for the following season.

For more information, go to www.savannahchoir.org or call (912) 228-4758.

Surfers for Autism, a non-profit organization based in South Florida, unites surfers to raise money to assist in autism research and advocacy. The Saturday event, which is open to the public, will include surfing as well as family-friendly activities face painting, live music, games and more. This is the first time the organization has hosted an event outside of the state of Florida.

For more info, visit the Coastal Empire First Annual Surfers for Autism Facebook page here.

Contacts: SFA President Don Ryan SFA Director of Communication Dave Rossman
561-445-7154, surferforautism@live.com 561-315-0407, dsrman747@gmail.com

Children on the autism spectrum spend the day being pushed into waves by expert instructors, and with no fear of mocking or awkward stares, families can let their guard down and enjoy the moment for a change. These days are not just about the children, but also the families that deal with so much stress, frustration and uncertainty on a daily basis. Many families withdraw socially for fear of uncomfortable social situations, and SFA events provide a safe setting where they can just enjoy each other for a day.

SFA events are free for participating families and also serve as fundraisers, and the money is used to fund future events and to assist in furthering research and advocacy. Surfing is not the only attraction, and there are a range of diversions for typical siblings including face-painting, fire trucks, live music, games and much more.

Songs from Putumayo Kids newest CD “Kids World Party” have been the backdrop of our summer and make the perfect global medley to take along on your family vacation roadtrip.

Artists from India to South Africa perform. Of the 12 fun, danceable songs, my kids’ favorites are “Freezedance” by American musicians Tom Freund and Friends; the calypso-influenced “Recess Time” by Trinidadian children’s musician Asheba; and Hawaiian singer Solanna‘s reggae tribute to Willy Wonka in “Oompa Loompa.”

“Kids World Party” is another quality collection from Putumayo Kids, whose Playground and Dreamland series have received honors from Parents’ Choice and other esteemed organizations. Kids World Party also marks the start of a special partnership with Amnesty International. 50c U.S. from the sale of each CD will go to the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization in commemoration of its 50th anniversary and in support of its work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.

The CD comes with a multilingual (English, Spanish, French, German) child-friendly booklet that explores how children worldwide celebrate special occasions.

More info here.

Disclaimer: SouthernMamas.com receives free copies of products for review.

Bring the family to J. F. Gregory Park, next to the playground, for a special December Richmond Hill Farmer’s Market. The market will offer the best in local produce and crafts, fresh pasta, pizza dough, local organic peanuts, local honey, organic meats, fresh shrimp, popcorn, live music
912-756-3345
For more details, click here.

If you’re interested in being a vendor at the Holiday Farmer’s Market on Dec. 10, please contact the RHBC Chamber at 756-3444 or info@RHBCchamber.org

All booths must be reserved in advance for Holiday Farmer’s Market on Dec. 10. Limited space is available.

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You can’t go on a beach vacation without a great book and Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort wants to help you find that perfect beach read.

Palmetto Dunes is throwing a party on Twitter July 20 all about the best summer books. Highlights include giving out lots of fun prizes, including signed books and a Kindle, and talking up favorite authors.

Join the Beach Book Bash on Twitter, July 20 from 8-10 PM for a night of prizes, trivia and fun. If you can answer questions about Palmetto Dunes and Hilton Head correctly, you’ll have a chance to win books, Palmetto Dunes items and more. Winners will be selected randomly from those who answer each question correctly within the allotted time, but only one prize per participant. All participants must follow @PalmettoDunesSC on Twitter to be eligible to win.

Details on how to enter to win here.

Curious Moon Puppet Theatre
This year’s show is “A World of Puppet Stories,” a journey of folk tales from around the world — England, Russia, Africa, and South America. Audiences will cheer for their favorite dog, Skeeter, to finally get his chance to be in the show! This is a traditional puppet show, performed inside a professional, colorful puppet booth. All puppets are handmade by the puppeteer. The show is followed by a demonstration speech about the puppets and puppeteering. All questions will be answered, and children will have a chance to take a closer look at the puppets that interest them. Ages 3 and up.
www.curiousmoon.com
Islands Library, Thursday, July 28 @ 10:30 a.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, July 28 @ 2:30 p.m.

The shows are among several free children’s library performances  (storytellers, musicians, animal acts, artists & more) happening at various Live Oak Public library branches throughout the summer in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

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

Chad Crews, Magical Educator
Chad’s program this year, “Around the World with a Book,” is a combination of magic, storytelling, music and live animals. He’ll bring out a snake or two and feature stories and routines involving places from around the world. Chad encourages children to read and always lets them know that most of the tricks he learned he learned from reading books on magic. Ages 5 and up.

The program is among several free children’s library performances  (storytellers, musicians, animal acts, artists & more) happening at various Live Oak Public library branches throughout the summer in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

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

Forest City Library, Monday, July 25, 1 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Monday, July 25, 4:30 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Islands Library, Tuesday, July 26, 2 p.m.
Tybee Island Library, Tuesday, July 26, 4:30 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, July 27, 11 a.m.
Bull Street Library, Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Wednesday, July 27, 4:30 p.m.
Pooler Library, Thursday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.
WW Law Library, Thursday, July 28, 3 p.m.

Frank Theatres Summer Movie Series 2011
Victory Square 9
912.355.5300
$1 movies Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 AM
10 AM Aug. 2 & Aug. 4
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

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

Programs meet at the Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted. Come see the center’s display of the Giant Ground Sloth replica, wildlife exhibits, live reptiles and birding station: 912-598-2300

Wednesday July 27:
9:00 AM Sandpiper Nature Hike: Come for a 1.5-mile walk to learn about native plants and animals that inhabit the marsh.
1:00 PM Coastal Georgia Jeopardy: All ages! Come test your Georgia knowledge
3:00 PM Marsh Talk: Georgia has 1/3 of the salt marsh on the East Coast. Learn about this diverse and critical ecosystem.

Friday, July 29:
9:00 AM Big Ferry Trail Hike: Come for a 2-3 mile walk through a Maritime Forest. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail Entrance.
12:00 PM CRAFT: Rain Sticks
3:00 PM Birds of Prey: Come and learn about different Birds of Prey in this area
7:30 Campfire: Join us as we trade stories and put together s’mores. Bring your own to share or use some of our limited supply. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
9:00 PM Frog Hike: Join us after the campfire to listen and identify frog calls along our trails.

Saturday, July 30:
11:00 AM CRAFT: God’s Eyes
3:00 PM Toads & Turtles: Learn the difference between reptiles and amphibians.
8:30 PM Bat Watching Program: Learn all about these misunderstood mammals while
seeing and hearing them using our bat detector. Bring a flashlight! Meet at the Amphitheatre.

Sunday, July 31:
2:00 PM The Painted Bunting: Find out all about one of America’s most beautiful birds

Programs meet at the Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted. Come see the center’s display of the Giant Ground Sloth replica, wildlife exhibits, live reptiles and birding station: 912-598-2300

Wednesday, July 20:
11:00 AM Interpretive Center Tour: Join in a tour of the museum and see and touch fossils, reptiles, and more.
3:00 PM Wilderness Survival: We will talk about lost prevention and show you simple items to take with you on a hike.

Friday, July 22:
12:00 PM Fossil Friday: Come check out fossils and artifacts that can be found around the park.
3:00 PM Fossil Rubbings: Learn how to do fossil rubbings and identify fossils.
8:15 PM Sunset Hike: Enjoy a relaxing hike while watching the sun set over the Sandpiper Trail.

Saturday. July 23:
10:00 AM Sandpiper Nature Hike: Come for a 1.5-mile walk to learn about native plants and animals that inhabit the marsh.
12:00 PM Roving Ranger: Ask the roving Ranger any questions and see our creature of the day.

Sunday. July 24:
2:00 PM Coastal Georgia Jeopardy: All ages! Come test your Georgia knowledge
4:00 PM Snakes Alive! Learn all about snakes. See live examples

Razzle Dazzle!
Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste presents a magical journey into the world of storytelling with stories from around the world in her “Razzle Dazzle” program. The session features “Krik! Krak! The Rabbit’s Back,” “The Magic Tree,” “The Chicken and the Eagle,” and “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Your Ear”. Ages 5 and up.
Pooler Library, Wednesday, July 21 @ 3:30 p.m.

This is one of several free children’s library performances  (storytellers, musicians, animal acts, artists & more) happening at various Live Oak Public library branches throughout the summer in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

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.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Wednesday, July 20 @ 11 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Wednesday, July 20 @ 3:30 p.m.

The fre show is among several children’s library performances  (storytellers, musicians, animal acts, artists & more) happening at various Live Oak Public library branches throughout the summer in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

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

Chad Crews, Magical Educator
Chad’s program this year, “Around the World with a Book,” is a combination of magic, storytelling, music and live animals. He’ll bring out a snake or two and feature stories and routines involving places from around the world. Chad encourages children to read and always lets them know that most of the tricks he learned he learned from reading books on magic. Ages 5 and up.
Hinesville Library, Monday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.
Midway Library, Monday, July 18, 2:30 p.m.
Port City Library, Tuesday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.
Rincon Library, Tuesday, July 19, 2:30 p.m.
Springfield Library, Tuesday, July 19, 4:30 p.m.

The free shows are among many children’s library performances  (storytellers, musicians, animal acts, artists & more) happening at various Live Oak Public library branches throughout the summer in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

For more free or discounted children’s summer events, click here.

 DolceMia Clothing offers a variety of fine children’s clothing perfect for back-to-school including smocked fall dresses, monogram dresses, monogram rompers, knitted clothing. Dolcemia takes pride of the quality of all their boutique children’s clothing and will gladly answer any of your questions. View more examples of the classic clothing by clicking here.

This week, DolceMia Clothing is giving a lucky SouthernMamas reader the adorable pink plaid fall little girl’s dress (pictured here). Click here for details about the dress.

DolceMia will monogram the dress for the winner, using the font the winner selects from the monogram fonts on the DolceMia site. Our very happy winner will also be able to select the size of dress she wants. Available sizes for the giveaway jumper are 2t,3t,4t,5t or 6t. Shirt is not included.

To enter to win, visit the DolceMia Clothing Facebook page by clicking here. “Like” the page and comment on the wall, telling us your favorite item of clothing on the DolceMia Clothing Web site or spotlighted on the DolceMia Facebook page. PLEASE SAY THAT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM SENT YOU! Not into Facebook? Then you can enter to win by commenting below this post, telling us your favorite item on the DolceMia Clothing Web site.

Deadline to enter: Noon Sun. July 24 , 2011. We’ll announce the winner here on Sun. July 24 2011.

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You can’t go on a beach vacation without a great book and Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort wants to help you find that perfect beach read.

Palmetto Dunes is throwing a party on Twitter July 20 all about the best summer books. Highlights include giving out lots of fun prizes, including signed books and a Kindle, and talking up favorite authors.

Join the Beach Book Bash on Twitter, July 20 from 8-10 PM for a night of prizes, trivia and fun. If you can answer questions about Palmetto Dunes and Hilton Head correctly, you’ll have a chance to win books, Palmetto Dunes items and more. Winners will be selected randomly from those who answer each question correctly within the allotted time, but only one prize per participant. All participants must follow @PalmettoDunesSC on Twitter to be eligible to win.

Details on how to enter to win here.