TWO Toddler Tuesdays timeslots each week. Same topic and activities for each one. One program will be at 10-10:45 AM and the second at 11-11:45 AM. Gates open at 9:45 AM. Preregistration is required. Register via phone at 912.395.1500 or 912.395.1517 or sign up at Oatland’s gift shop. REGISTER BY NOON MONDAY. Limit of 20 toddlers per program, so sign up early. $3 program fee per child and adults free! Cash or checks only. Included in the program fee is entrance to Oatland including the opportunity to walk the trails or visit the Barnyard after the program. Toddler Tuesday is now held in its own spanking new classroom in the newly renovated main Oatland Island building. This theme for Tues. April 12: Just A Cluckin: Come on down to the barnyard to learn about those fabulous fowl-chickens! No need to scratch and peck for fun when you meet Oatland’s 4 new hens and Pat the rooster.

TWO Toddler Tuesdays timeslots each week. Same topic and activities for each one. One program will be at 10-10:45 AM and the second at 11-11:45 AM. Gates open at 9:45 AM. Preregistration is required. Register via phone at 912.395.1500 or 912.395.1517 or sign up at Oatland’s gift shop. REGISTER BY NOON MONDAY. Limit of 20 toddlers per program, so sign up early. $3 program fee per child and adults free! Cash or checks only. Included in the program fee is entrance to Oatland including the opportunity to walk the trails or visit the Barnyard after the program. Toddler Tuesday is now held in its own spanking new classroom in the newly renovated main Oatland Island building. This theme for Tues. April 5: Earth Day: Show your love for Planet Earth at Oatland Island Wildlife Center! The group will visit with 2 endangered species native to Georgia-the Gopher Tortoise and the Eastern Indigo.

Join the fun at the Savannah Children’s Theatre with “Honk!”, a main stage production featuring actors ages 7 and up. Show dates: June 3-5, 10-12, 17-19; Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

As a dentist, Dr. Steven G. Berwitz DMD hears a lot of different stories. The one he hears the most is that person who won’t come in because they are afraid of what they might hear. They think they have the worst mouth ever. They’re even embarrassed. They almost made an appointment few times and then just couldn’t go through with it.

If you are that person this is what you should do:

Give Dr. Berwitz one shot. One visit. Come in with someone you trust. Hear what Dr. Berwitz has to say. There will be no probing, no picking, and certainly no embarrassment. In sixty seconds, he should make you feel safe.

One thing is for sure. It isn’t going to get better on its own. Sooner or later you’ve got to do this thing. And Dr. Berwitz will be there to get you though it.

Call Dr. Berwitz’s office at (912) 355-5004 or click here for more info.

Steven G. Berwitz, DMD, 7805 Waters Avenue Suite 1A, Savannah, 31406, (912) 355-5004, www.stevenberwitzdmd.com. Dr. Berwitz is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Join the fun at the Savannah Children’s Theatre with “Honk!”, a main stage production featuring actors ages 7 and up. Show dates: June 3-5, 10-12, 17-19; Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Join the fun at the Savannah Children’s Theatre with “Honk!”, a main stage production featuring actors ages 7 and up. Show dates: June 3-5, 10-12, 17-19; Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Join the fun at the Savannah Children’s Theatre with “How I Became A Pirate.” Showdates April 29, 30 & May 1, 6-8 Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  .

Join the fun at the Savannah Children’s Theatre with “How I Became A Pirate.” 
ARRR! Jump on board for a swashbuckling musical based on the hilarious and award-winning book by Melinda Long. Young Jeremy Jacob joins Captain Braid Beard’s scurvy crew for some high seas adventure, but soon learns that the truly important things in life are worth much more than buried treasure. This fun family show is sure to leave you and your mateys singing and dancing in the aisles!

7 p.m. Friday, April 29 and May 6; 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday April 30, May 1, 7, 8. Tickets $10 students, $12 adults. Tickets can be purchased at www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  or at the theatre, 2160 East Victory Drive Crossroads Shopping Center. 238-9015

For the most comprehensive list of Easter Egg Hunts 2011 in Savannah & the Lowcountry, click here. Please click on each individual post for event details including times, dates and links to Google Maps for directions.

You’ll find Easter Egg Hunts in Savannah, Hilton Head Is., Bluffton as well details about a Savannah doggie Easter bonnet contest and egg hunt and you’ll get the 411 on  the annual free chick hatchery at the Oglethorpe Mall, where children can watch chicks and ducks hatch and hold them.

To have your Easter Egg Hunt included for free in this list, email the info to anne@southernmamas.com.

No more excuses for not buying locally-grown fruits and veggies. Check out these Savannah and Lowcountry Farmers Markets that are open and ready for business now that spring is here.

Forsyth Farmers Market held Saturdays in Savannah through Nov. 19 2011
9 AM-1 PM Saturdays
South End of Forsyth Park (Between the basketball and tennis courts)
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here.

Farmers Market of Bluffton held every Thursday
2-7 PM Thursdays
Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton, 40 Calhoun St. intersection of Calhoun Street & Lawrence Street, Bluffton, 29910-7014
More info here.

Hilton Head Island Farmer’s Market held on Fridays through October 2011
8:30 AM-1 PM Fridays
Historic Honey Horn
70 Honey Horn Plantation Road, Hilton Head Is., 29926
Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168
More info here.

Grace Repella is the perfect Pippi Longstockings, the kids-on-stage musical playing this weekend at the Savannah Children’s Theatre , 2160 E Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center, Savannah, 31404.

Grace, who played Annie last year at the Savannah Children’s Theatre, had children in the audience laughing outloud with her wild antics and pointy pigtails.

Only two shows left to catch this classic tale brought to life on stage: 3 PM today Sat. April 2 and Sun. at 3 p.m

Tickets: $10 kids and military; $12 adults.  Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  or call 912 238 9015.

Coming soon to the Savannah Children’s Theatre: “How I Became A Pirate”  April 29, 30 and May 1, 6-8.

The Georgia State Railroad Museum is the new name of the Roundhouse Railroad Museum

Discover the joy of reading while clickety-clacking down the tracks. Enjoy activities and have a chance to win cool prizes. For toddlers to Ten Year Olds. $10 per child with regular adult admission. Advanced Reservations Required. Call 912-651-6823 x3 or email info@chsgeorgia.org

www.chsgeorgia.org

Need childcare this summer?

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Au pair childcare offers you flexibility. The diversity of the au pair selection allows you to choose the au pair with the childcare experience, special skills, interests and personality that will best fit your family’s lifestyle. You set your au pair’s schedule and working hours to meet your needs.

Take a look at AuPairCare’s available au pairs by clicking here:

AuPairCare is the only au pair agency with an A+ rating form the Better Business Bureau cases, au pairs save families money while providing a rich cross-cultural experience. To find out more information about live-in childcare starting at $340 per week call 912.844.8487 or log onto AuPairCare.com. AuPairCare is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

You’ve been meaning to sign up your child for musical instrument lessons. But you wanted to find a Savannah music school that accepts payments per session before committing longterm.

We have the perfect children’s Savannah music school for you. Savannah Musicians Institute offers lessons in piano, voice, violin, electric guitar and bass, drums and percussion, classical guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, woodwinds and brass.

Rates are $20 for a 30 minute lesson. No registration fees. Savannah Musicians Institute is the only school in town that accepts payments per session or monthly. Classes are offered to ages 5 and up. Normal business hours are 3-7 pm Mon – Fri and 10am-6 pm Saturdays. Optional hours are offered per instructor.

Savannah Musicians Institute also specializes in guitar repair and set-up and amplifier and electronics diagnosis and repair.

Savannah Musicians Institute is also perfect for students who are taking music in school and want to keep up with their instrument during the summer so their skills won’t lapse.

Instructors at Savannah Musicians Institute include: Jesse Jordan, Joe Flanders, Jon Willis and Audrey Allgaier. Amp and guitar tech is John Pappas.

“Like” Savannah Musicians Institute on Facebook by clicking here to stay updated on classes and summer workshops. To register for classes or learn more, call (912) 692-8055 or email smisavannah@gmail.com

Savannah Musicians Institute, 7041 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA, 31406. Call (912) 692-8055, email smisavannah@gmail.com On Facebook here. Savannah Musicians Institute is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Swimming days are almost here. Here are some swim classes offered at the Chatham Aquatic Center. Click here for the April 2011 schedule.

Each session consists of 8 lessons

Session Fees
Non-Member:$ 50.00 Member: $38.00
Non-Member Consecutive Session: $45.00 Member Consecutive Session: $33.00
Second Child:$45.00 Second Child: $33.00
Star Babies: $25 Out of county fees: $60

StarBabies (Ages 6 months – 36 months)
The purpose of this course is to build off of the skills and love of the water learned in StarBabies. The course does not teach children to be accomplished swimmers; it does prepare young children for the SeaSprites level of the Starfish Swim School. One parent or trusted caregiver must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers are required.

SeaSprites (Ages 3-5)
Designed to meet the needs of pre-schoolers, this class will develop a high comfort in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those children who are developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level patches for each achievement. Approaches teaching skills through creative, fun activities.

SeaStars (Ages 6-8)
Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level patches for each achievement. The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.

SwimStars (Ages 9 & Older)
Students are divided by age group (Ages 9 – 14, Adults) Classes are taught along the same philosophy as SeaStars.

StrokeStars (Any age that meets skill prerequisite)
Swimmers refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and more!

AngelFish
The AngelFish program is designed to meet the needs of your special needs child. These classes are taught along the same philosophy as the Starfish Swim School. The classes will provide necessary teaching adaptations and or adaptive equipment that may be required to make your child as independent and successful in the water as possible. Private lessons are available for children and adults of all ages.

Click here to register for any of the above classes.

StarFun & Fitness Spring Holiday April 2011

Includes swimming lessons; snorkeling; water safety; kayaking; pool games. Consist of three hours of supervised aquatic activities. Parents or caregivers are not required to be present. A great opportunity for parents to drop your children off at the pool.

Sessions held 11 AM-2 PM Mon April 18 through Fri. April 22 at the Chatham Aquatic Center.

Costs
Non-Member Fees
$15 course registration fee
$10 consecutive day discount
$10 2nd child discount
Members
$10 course registration free
$5 consecutive day discount
$5 2nd child discount

Registration deadline: April 14. Contact John Stockel for more info at 912.652.6796.

For more Spring Break 2011 activities, click here.

For more info on children’s swim lessons in Savannah, click here.

Heading to the Jacksonville Zoo or a nearby part of Florida during Spring Break 2011?

These Jacksonville family-friendly activities sound appealing:

Cosmic Concerts at the new planetarium at Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History (MOSH)
April 1, 8, 15, 22
Experience total-sensory entertainment as laser lights, high-def images and digital sound collide to create a Cosmic Concert. Each concert costs $5 per person; $1 for laser glasses. Tickets are available online here or at the door.
April 1: Laseropolis at 5 p.m., The Beatles at 6 p.m., Laser Vinyl at 7 p.m., and Laser Retro at 8 p.m.
April 8: Laseropolis at 5 p.m., Led Zeppelin at 6 p.m., Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at 7 p.m., and Pink Floyd: The Wall at 8 p.m.
April 15: Laseropolis at 5 p.m., Laser Retro at 6 p.m., Laser X at 7 p.m., and Metallica at 8 p.m.
April 22: Laseropolis at 5 p.m., Laser Vinyl at 6 p.m., Laser Retro at 7 p.m., and Metallica at 8 p.m.

The planetarium at Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History (MOSH) also has these kid-friendly shows:
“Sesame Street’s One World, One Sky”
“The Little Star That Could”
“Earth, Moon & Sun”
All three shows run until May 7, 2011.
For more info as well as more planetarium shows, click here.

Free Movies in the Park at historic Treaty Oak Park on downtown Jacksonville’s Southbank .
Free four-week-long, outdoor movie series held every spring in Jacksonville .
Bring beach blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets. Vendors will also be available on-site.
Movies for 2011 include:
April 8 – Cars (rated G)
April 15 – The Neverending Story (rated PG)
April 29 – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (rated G)
May 6, 2011 – The Wizard of Oz (rated G)
PARKING
Free parking is available in the Suddath garage on Flagler Street across from the Hampton Inn. Garage gates stay open until 12 a.m

Savannah Yoga Center , a SouthernMamas sponsor, offers a Mommy and Baby (for babies 9 – 14 months old.) yoga class at 10:15 am Mondays and a Mommy and Infants (for Infants 6wks to 8-9 months old; pre-crawling) yoga class at 11:45 am Mondays. Click here for more info on those classes. Email: savannahyoga@gmail.com , (912) 232-2994, www.savannahyoga.com

Savannah Yoga Center , a SouthernMamas sponsor, offers a Mommy and Baby (for babies 9 – 14 months old.) yoga class at 10:15 am Mondays and a Mommy and Infants (for Infants 6wks to 8-9 months old; pre-crawling) yoga class at 11:45 am Mondays. Click here for more info on those classes. Email: savannahyoga@gmail.com , (912) 232-2994, www.savannahyoga.com

Savannah Yoga Center , a SouthernMamas sponsor, offers a Mommy and Baby (for babies 9 – 14 months old.) yoga class at 10:15 am Mondays and a Mommy and Infants (for Infants 6wks to 8-9 months old; pre-crawling) yoga class at 11:45 am Mondays. Click here for more info on those classes. Email: savannahyoga@gmail.com, (912) 232-2994, www.savannahyoga.com

Savannah Yoga Center , a SouthernMamas sponsor, offers a Mommy and Baby (for babies 9 – 14 months old.) yoga class at 10:15 am Mondays and a Mommy and Infants (for Infants 6wks to 8-9 months old; pre-crawling) yoga class at 11:45 am Mondays. Click here for more info on those classes. Email: savannahyoga@gmail.com, (912) 232-2994, www.savannahyoga.com

sara jane children’s boutique Easter “Eggs”travaganza
The one time of the year it’s okay to put all your eggs in one basket!
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Does your little one have what it takes to be the face of sara jane children’s boutique?
sara jane children’s boutique – a SouthernMamas.com sponsor –  has teamed up with Shana Cawley Photography for their very first model casting call to be the face of sara jane children’s boutique. Open to boys and girls ages 9 months- 8 years old. All participants will receive a free professional photograph of your little one and coupon for 25% off*! By appointment only. There will be a winner per age group and all selected receive a prize pack full of goodies- including gift certificates to sara jane children’s boutique! Make your appointment today as space is limited- 912-234-5266 or email sarajanekids@comcast.net. Check out Shana Cawley Photography at www.shanacawleyphotography.com .

Georgia Tech Savannah (GTS) invites prospective students, parents, the general public and media to attend an Open House to learn more about the Georgia Tech application process, take a guided tour of the campus, meet current students and professors and view live lab demonstrations. In addition, visitors can learn more about Georgia Tech Savannah’s summer camp offerings for students in grades 4 -12.

A variety of demonstrations will be performed including one from a team of Electrical and Computer Engineering students who built a Paraplegic Assisted Driving System on a golf cart. Student organizations will be present to field questions and discuss student activities, internship and co-op experiences. In addition, an interactive computer animation workshop about SCRATCH will be held for the younger participants. SCRATCH is a very popular K-12 community outreach activity that is utilized during the summer camps.

For more information or to register for the Georgia Tech Savannah Open House, click here. (912) 966-7922
RSVP: http://savannah.gatech.edu/openhouse
A complete schedule of events and demonstrations will also be posted here.

For more info on Savannah-Chatham Summer Camps 2011, visit the SouthernMamas.com Summer Camps 2011 page by clicking here.