April Petite Feet giveaway: your choice of Footmates or Tsukihoshi children’s shoes

April 3rd, 2011

UPDATE: The winner is Michelle Shryock! Congratulations!

In April, a SouthernMamas reader will win her choice of either Footmates or  Tsukihoshi children’s shoe that’s in stock at Petite Feet , Savannah’s shoe boutique for children.

To enter to win, just visit the Petite Feet Facebook page by clicking here. “Like” the page. Then write your answer to this question on the Petite Feet Facebook wall: what local April event/spring tradition are you most looking forward to taking part in? (Get some ideas here. )Not into Facebook? You can enter to win by answering below this post! (Click on Comments)

Deadline to enter to win is Midnight April 30. We’ll announce the winner here in May.

Congratulations to SouthernMamas.com Kelly Tucker, who won the March SouthernMamas.com giveaway from Petite Feet!

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 St., Savannah, 31405, 912.349.4292, email michael@petitefeetsavannah.com;  Petite Feet is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com

Free Bluffton Library Storytimes

April 3rd, 2011

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
April 25 & 26: Guinea Pig Party – Children may bring in Zhu Zhu pets or other stuffed animal.

www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org/node/139

Special Fall FIeld Day @ Forsyth Farmers Market, Savannah

April 3rd, 2011

Forsyth Farmers’ Market Fall Field Day in connection with “ Bring it Home”
Times: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Dates: Nov 17, 2012
Location: Forsyth Park
Admission: Free
Website: forsythfarmersmarket.com/

Forsyth Farmers Market Bring It Home Event: Fall Field Day! Learn how to prepare a healthy recipe from Theo of Cafe Florie, participate in field day games like sack race and freeze tag, and have fun while learning about local farmers and foods!

Bring It Home creates the opportunity for community members to “bring home” knowledge of healthy living, including the selection and preparation of nutritious foods and physical activity. Come early! The first 25 folks who complete the scavenger hunt will win $5 tokens for shopping at the market.

Fresh, regionally grown food and food products sold by the farmers
9 AM-1 PM Saturdays @ South End of Forsyth Park (Between the basketball and tennis courts)
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here: www.forsythfarmersmarket.org

For more local Farmers’ Markets, click here,

Forsyth Farmers Market held Saturdays in Savannah

April 3rd, 2011

Fresh, regionally grown food and food products sold by the farmers
April 2nd through November 19th 2011
South End of Forsyth Park (Between the basketball and tennis courts)
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here: www.forsythfarmersmarket.org

Forsyth Farmers Market, Savannah

April 3rd, 2011

Fresh, regionally grown food and food products sold by the farmers.

9 AM-1 PM Saturdays @ South End of Forsyth Park, Savannah
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here: www.forsythfarmersmarket.org

Forsyth Farmers Market held Saturdays in Savannah

April 3rd, 2011

Fresh, regionally grown food and food products sold by the farmers
April 2nd through November 19th 2011
South End of Forsyth Park (Between the basketball and tennis courts)
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here: www.forsythfarmersmarket.org

Hilton Head Farmers Market every Friday through October 2011

April 3rd, 2011

Held on Fridays April 1 2011 through October 2011. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168 or www.farmersmarkethiltonheadisland.com .

Free outdoor Gregg Russell Children Concerts, Harbour Town, Hilton Head Is.

April 3rd, 2011
 Gregg Russell Family Concerts:
April 11- 15, 18 & 19, and 25 – 29. Nightly 7:30-9:30 PM. Over the years, he’s become a Sea Pines classic. Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town is where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary.
More info here: http://www.greggrussell.com/

Free outdoor Gregg Russell Children Concerts, Harbour Town, Hilton Head Is.

April 3rd, 2011

FREE Gregg Russell Family Concerts in Harbour Town, Hilton Head Is.

Gregg Russell Family Concerts:
April 11- 15, 18 & 19, and 25 – 29. Nightly 7:30-9:30 PM.  Over the years, he’s become a Sea Pines classic. Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town is where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary.
More info here: http://www.greggrussell.com/

Free Gregg Russell Outdoor Children Concerts, Harbour Town, Hilton Head Is

April 3rd, 2011

FREE Gregg Russell Family Concerts in Harbour Town, Hilton Head Is.

Gregg Russell Family Concerts:
April 11- 15, 18 & 19, and 25 – 29. Over the years, he’s become a Sea Pines classic. Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town is where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary.
More info here: http://www.greggrussell.com/

2011 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Air Show featuring the Blue Angels

April 3rd, 2011

2011 MCAS Beaufort Air Show featuring the Blue Angels, plus the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team, aerobatics champion Patty Wagstaff and many other performers. Various Warbirds, static displays, a Business Expo and kid’s zone. Parking, admission and blanket seating are free. Preferred seating and exclusive seating packages are available. (843) 228-7700 or www.beaufortairshow.com .

Farmers Market of Bluffton every Thursday

April 3rd, 2011

Markets held every Thursday, 2-7 PM . Fresh produce, plants, prepared foods, live entertainment, children’s programs, educational opportunities, tips from master gardeners  and chef demos throughout the year. (843) 415-2447 or farmersmarketbluffton.org.

For more local Farmers’ Markets, click here,

Farmers Market of Bluffton held every Thursday

April 3rd, 2011

Markets held every Thursday. (843) 415-2447 or www.farmersmarketbluffton.com .

Farmers Market of Bluffton held every Thursday

April 3rd, 2011

Markets held every Thursday. (843) 415-2447 or www.farmersmarketbluffton.com .

Hilton Head Farmers Market every Friday through October 2011

April 3rd, 2011

Held on Fridays April 1 2011 through October 2011. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168 or www.farmersmarkethiltonheadisland.com .

Hilton Head Farmer’s Market every Friday through October 2011

April 3rd, 2011

Held on Fridays April 1 2011 through October 2011. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168 or www.farmersmarkethiltonheadisland.com .

Hilton Head Island Farmers’ Market held on Fridays

April 3rd, 2011

Opens April 6 2012 through December 7 2012. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168 or www.farmersmarkethiltonheadisland.com .

Tea in the Garden at the Davenport House, Savannah

April 3rd, 2011

Tea in the Garden at the Davenport House, Thursdays and Fridays in May at 4:30 PM every Thursday and Friday in May except May 26 & 27 when Tea is at 5:30 PM. 60-75 minutes, $18.
Reservations recommended. Limited attendance. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in Davenport House’s beautiful courtyard garden. Patrons will visit areas of the home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon. Tea given with costumed interpreters in the garden. For information or to reserve a place: 912/236-8097, info@davenporthousemuseum.org, www.davenporthousemuseum.org .

Easter Egg Hunt at Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Is.

April 3rd, 2011

Hunt starts at 10 AM Sat. April 23. Prize eggs. Puppet show with Yostie. Free photos with the Easter Bunny.
11 AM: pet biscuit hunt starting at tailwaggers

www.colignyplaza.com

Sea Pines Resort Easter Egg Hunt, Hilton Head Is.

April 3rd, 2011

FREE! The Easter Bunny will be at the festivities, too.
Easter Bunny Photos will be available immediately following the hunt, which starts at 11 AM Sun. April 24.
(843) 842 1979

Rincon MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting

April 2nd, 2011

Rincon MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will meet. MOPS offers fellowship and encouragement to mothers of children ages birth through kindergarten. The meeting will feature a speaker, a craft activity, discussion time, and refreshments. Childcare is provided. For more info. please call Amy at 826-6152.

Children’s Pottery and Sculpture Classes Spring & Summer Camps in Savannah

April 2nd, 2011

Tiffany Drabek Studio in Ardsley Park, Savannah has children’s pottery classes/camps for Spring Break 2011 and Summer 2011 for kids ages 4 and older.

2011 Pottery and Sculpture Classes Spring & Summer Camp Offerings

Take a sculpture or pottery class to learn something new. Or continue a flourishing hobby. Classes are centrally located in Midtown Savannah. The hand building classes include instruction in different sculpture techniques such as coiling, slab work, pinching, carving, and bas-relief designs. The pottery instruction involves learning how to center the clay on the wheel, how to make plates, bowls and cylinders, and how to attach handles and make surface designs.

At the end of the session, children will apply either underglaze paints or glazes to complete their work with a splash of color. All work will be finished with a gloss glaze and fired. The fees include all materials and firings. The work will be available for pick up after all of the firings have been done. Please call or email Tiffany with any questions or to register. To complete registration, please send a $20 deposit to Tiffany Drabek to the above address. The balance of the tuition will be due at the first class.

Spring Break Workshops
Special Spring Break 4-day Hand Building & Sculpture Workshop:$52
Monday-Thursday, April 18-21, 1:30-2:30 P.M. (ages 4 and up)

Special Spring Break 5-Day Pottery Workshop: $95
Monday-Friday, April 18-22, 3:00-4:30 P.M. (ages 8 and up)

Spring Weekly Classes
Spring Hand Building: $65
Wednesdays, April 27-May 25, 1:30-2:30 (ages 4 and up)

Spring Pottery: $95
Wednesdays, April 27-May 25, 3:00-4:30 (ages 8 and up)

Summer Camp Pottery and Sculpture Classes
Summer Hand Building & Sculpture: $65
Monday-Friday, July 25-29, 10-11 A.M. (ages 4 and up)

Pottery Session 1: $95
Monday-Friday, August 1-5, 9:30-11:00 A.M. (ages 8 and up)

Pottery Session 2: $95
Monday-Friday, August 8-12, 9:30-11 A.M. (ages 8 and up)

ASK ABOUT TIFFANY’S FABULOUS BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE STUDIO OR AT YOUR LOCATION.

To book a class, summer camp or birthday party, call (912) 692-0659 or email tiffanydrabek@gmail.com

Tiffany Drabek Studio, 215 East 64th St., Savannah, GA 31405, (912) 692-0659, email: tiffanydrabek@gmail.com
www.tiffanydrabekdesigns.com. Tiffany Drabek Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Night at the Museum II at Savannah History Museum

April 2nd, 2011

Did you miss the fun at Savannah Night at the Museum this past January? Did you attend and love it so much you’d like to have some more fun? Join the event sequel, watch the movie Night at the Museum II: Battle of the Smithsonian, and experience Savannah history as it comes to life in Savannah History Museum!
Ages 4 and up.
Advanced Reservations Required by July 20.
Parents must attend, spending the night in the museum, with their children.
For details and pricing information or to make your advanced reservation, call 912-651-6823 x3 or email info@chsgeorgia.org
Bring your family and sleeping gear.
Event begins Saturday, July 23 @ 6:00pm and ends Sunday, July 24 @ 8:30am.
CHS Members: $22 per person
Non-Members: $25 per person
(adults and children)
Price includes dinner, movie, activities, sleepover, and breakfast.
Ages 4 and up only.
Child must be accompanied by a parent.
Advanced ticket purchase required by: Wednesday, July 20, at 5:00pm.



Summer Toddler Art at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah

April 2nd, 2011

Is your child two years old or under and enjoys being creative? What toddler doesn’t? Enjoy this eight-week-long adventure for your young artist!
July 15 – Sept. 2
Friday mornings at 10am*
$100 for the 8-week session or $12.50 per class
Ages 2 and under.
Pre-registration required.
Call 912-651-6823 x3 or email info@chsgeorgia.org
*Class on July 29 will be held at 2pm.
www.chsgeorgia.org  .