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.

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.