New Savannah Music Festival Explorer Pass for Savannah-Chatham public school students

All Savannah-Chatham County Public School students can now get free admission for themselves and an adult chaperone to any general admission concert at the 2023 Savannah Music Festival, March 23 through April 8 2023.

See the general admission concert schedule above.

Thanks to Savannah Music Festival’s new Explorer Pass, young people in our community, along with their adult chaperones, will be able to attend SMF general admission performances for free.

To get free tickets through the new Explorer Pass program, SCCPSS students can report to the venue Box Office an hour prior to the listed showtime to show an active school-issued ID, report card or other communication from SCCPSS indicating that child is an enrolled student. The student and a parent, guardian, or chaperone can then enter the venue and choose their seats.

For more information about the new SMF Explorer Pass or to search 2023 Savannah Music Festival general admission shows, please visit www.savannahmusicfestival.org online.

Learn more  here.

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Savannah Music Festival Gears Up for Unprecedented 2023 Event with Expanded Outdoor Main Stage at Trustees’ Garden

 The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is gearing up for a stellar 2023 season, which runs from March 23 through April 8, 2023.

Tickets start at $31 and can be purchased online at savannahmusicfestival.org, by phone at 912.525.5050 or in person at the Savannah Box Office, located at 216 E. Broughton St.

This year, the expansive outdoor venue Trustees’ Garden will accommodate nearly 2,500 patrons, featuring multiple artists on the main stage each day along with family activities and local food truck vendors in an open, field-like atmosphere.

On Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, living legend and blues pioneer Buddy Guy will perform live on his “Damn Right Farewell” tour with special guests Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Eric Gales, King Solomon Hicks and Jontavious Willis. The Tedeschi Trucks Band will play the venue on Wednesday, March 29after a four-year hiatus from the festival, while New Orleans jam favorites Galactic teams up with funk maestro Cory Wong and the jazz, R&B and pop fusion of Nate Smith + KINFOLK for a special live performance on Sunday, April 2.

Called “one of the Southeast’s most creative cross-cultural musical events” by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Savannah Music Festival is known for its captivating multi-genre offerings and unique collaborations. Classical highlights include the Philip Dukes & Friends chamber music series, led by the world-renowned viola player and Savannah Music Festival Associate Artistic Director Dukes, a stop of the final tour of the celebrated Emerson String Quartet, Zurich Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Hope & Philip Dukes, Alexander Malofeev, and the Dover String Quartet with Joseph Conyers.

World music fuses with Americana when Malian master of the ngoni (precursor to the banjo) Bassekou Kouyate shares a bill with Jake Blount, scholar/performer of the Black string band tradition, appearing with Nic Gareiss and Laurel Premo. Jazz is always prominent at the Savannah Music Festival and this year acclaimed jazz violinist Regina Carter offers “Gone in a Phrase of Air,” an original music and multimedia performance that explores the effects of the urban renewal of the 1950s and 1960s, Terence Blanchard & E-Collective featuring the Turtle Island Quartet, Kenny Barron & Dave Holland with Johnathan Blake and many others.

Discovery is also a key part of the Savannah Music Festival as rising and renowned musicians perform at the event for the first time. Festival debuts in 2023 include Terence Blanchard, Patty Griffin, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Leo Kottke, Regina Carter, Sona Jobarteh, Natu Camara, Stanton Moore Trio, Los Lobos, The Alt with Oisin McAuley, Téada, S.G. Goodman, Harold Lopez-Nussa’s “Timba a la Americana” and more. Additional highlights include a Zydeco Dance Party featuring Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, a Latin Dance Party with Eddie Palmieri’s Latin Jazz Band, as well as a Cajun Dance Party featuring The Lost Bayou Ramblers.

In addition to excellence in musical presentations, Savannah Music Festival is also committed to supporting music education in the Savannah community, with programs inside and outside of the classroom. Musical Explorers, now in its ninth year, is a year-round education program for K-2 students which reaches over 10,000 children locally. SMF Jazz Academy is a free after-school program for students in grades 5-12, offering instruments, private lessons, public performances and more for in-depth, immersive learning experiences.

For more information or to view the complete 2023 Savannah Music Festival schedule, please visit www.savannahmusicfestival.org

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St. Patrick’s 2023 events in Savannah, Tybee, Hilton Head Is. 

The Greening of the Forsyth Park Fountain, parades on Hilton Head Is., Tybee Is. & in Savannah – all are part of the special month of March in Savannah.

(No Tara Feis Irish Celebration this year. This beloved family-friendly event was cancelled under Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach in 2018 along with the Savannah Children’s Book Festival.)

St. Patrick’s festivities for 2023 include:

GREENING OF THE FORSYTH PARK FOUNTAIN, SAVANNAH

Fri. March 10 2023, Noon. Details here. 

See the Forsyth Park fountain be dyed green. Free & open to the public. Family-fun.

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Greening of Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Shamrocks & Shenanigans St. Patrick’s festivities @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah include 7PM Shamrock the Riverwalk Lighting Ceremony Sat. March 11 + photos with Lucky Leprechaun 7:30-9PM & live music starting at 1PM. Details here.

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FREE Celtic Heritage Festival, Savannah

Celtic Heritage Festival Savannah, @ Forsyth Park, 11am-11pm. FREE event. Live music all day, Gaelic games demonstrations, and activities for children and adults, including a tug-of-war competition and mini golf. Details here.

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Tybee Irish Heritage Celebration Parade 2023

Sat. March 11 2023, 3PM Tybee Is.’s Butler Avenue to Tybrisa Street. Family-friendly float fest. Details here.

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Hilton Head St. Patrick’s Parade 2023

Sun. March 12 2023, 3PM on Pope Avenue. Details here. 

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The Celtic Tenors concert @ Plant Riverside District

The Celtic Tenors performances @ 8PM Wed. March 15 & Thurs. March 16 @ District Live Music Venue @ Savannah’s Plant Riverside District will be family-friendly. Tickets available here.

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Sgt. William Jasper Green Parade 2023

Thurs. March 16, 2023 – 4PM

Parade Route on Bull to Madison Square. Details here.
Parade with Grand Marshal and military bands leading to ceremony site in Madison Square. Learn more here. 

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St. Patrick Day Parade 2023

Fri. March 17, 2023 – 10:15AM

Starts 10:15AM at the intersection of Abercorn and Gwinnett and ends at the reviewing stand on Bull and Liberty. See the parade route here.

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St. Patrick’s Cookie Decorating

Sun. March 18, 5-6PM @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah.

Please click HERE for more info. Reservations are required. Space is limited. The cookie decorating class in Turbine Cafe offers the opportunity for kids of all ages to decorate and take home fresh-baked cookies as well as a chef’s hat and apron. Tickets are $20 and are available online here.

New Parent-Child Classes 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Budding artists and their parents are invited to join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this spring for parent/child movement and music classes! Classes begin the week of April 10 2023 and last 6 weeks.

NEW! Parent Child Music

Saturdays, 11-11:30AM

Ages 0-2 Years with parent

Grow the bond with your baby through music stimulation! Exposing your child to music from an early age ignites all areas of child development. Surrounded by sounds, instruments, and rhythms you will be helping your baby to develop social – emotional, motor, cognitive, language and literacy skills.

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Parent Child Movement

Wednesdays, 9:15-10AM

Ages 2-3 with Parent

This class offers interactive bonding time with parent and child. Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.

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Register today at savannahga.gov/artsclasses!

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Parent & Child Monthly Museum Program @ Jepson Center in Savannah

March 16 2023
10:30AM
Jepson Center
$5 per child  |  Adults: members free / non-members $12

Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ combined parent & me programs.

Once a month, Telfair’s youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Learn more & register online here.

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This year’s Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 10:15AM on Friday, March 17 2023.

Whether you’re celebrating by planning a house party or heading downtown, SouthCoast Health wants you and your family to celebrate as safely as possible.

SouthCoast Health offers here tips that can help end the day in the best way possible.

Learn more here.

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. 

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SouthCoast Health

While the signs of of kidney issues eventually make themselves well-known, only an estimated 10% of people with kidney disease know they have it.

“The signs of kidney problems mimic symptoms of other conditions,” says SouthCoast Health Nephrologist, Dr. Nizar Eskandar. “This often prevents patients from getting help for their kidney issues early on, when treatment is most likely to be effective.” 

Learn more about signs of kidney disase here.

If you have any concerns about the health of your kidneys — whether during National Kidney Month or throughout the year — SouthCoast Health’s nephrology department is here for you. Click here to schedule an appointment or call at 912.691.3600.

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SouthCoast Health offers here tips that can help end the day in the best way possible.

Learn more here.

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. 

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Find boutique bargains @ Savannah’s largest consignment event

This is THE Sale that everyone is waiting for: High Cotton Kids & Graceful Consignment’s 2023 Spring Sale in Savannah. TWO stores under roof @ 2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah.

Over 500 consignors and counting that are ready to clean out and cash in @ this annual sale.

All of your favorite boutique brands such as Beaufort Bonnet, Proper Peony, Bailey Boys, Cecil & Lou, Vineyard Vines, Roller Rabbit, Lilly Pulitzer, Lululemon, Free People, Southern Tide, Aftco and so many more!

Do you prefer more everyday brands? This sale includes Crewcuts, Janie & Jack, Polo, UnderArmor, Gap, Nike, even Cat & Jack! Infants through young adults and women’s, too! Buddy Love, Lilly Pulitzer, Loft, J.Crew, Kate Spade, Micheal Kors, Coach, Pink Lily…the list just goes on.

All of your favorite brands, gently loved and at consignment prices.

Tues. Feb. 28 5:30-8PM 2023: Shop Early for a Cause with a $5 donation to benefit PACK Savannah and Sally Helm’s 2023 Dancing with the Savannah Stars Fundraising campaign!

Shop Wed. March 1- Sun. March 12 2023

Wed. March 1: 10AM-5PM
Thurs. March 2: 10AM-5PM
Fri. March 3: 10AM-5PM
Sat. March 4:. 10AM-4PM

Weds. March 8: 10 AM-5PM
Thurs. March 9: 10 AM-5PM
Fri. March 10: 10 AM-5PM
Sat March 11: 10AM-4PM
Sun. March 12: 11AM-3PM

Sale location: 2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah (next to Savannah Children’s Theatre)

www.highcottonkids.com
www.gracefulconsignments.com

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St. Patrick’s Day theme Kindermusik Savannah playdate

Brand new third Kindermusik playdate time just added:  this Saturday, March 11 at 12:45pm!

Come explore Celtic music with your 0-7 year old through instruments, songs, movement, stories and more! Each child takes home a special gift at the end of class.

Limited spaces. Enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info. 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Summit Gymnastics in Savannah has a lot to offer during March 2023: Tiny Tots playtime, Open Gym & Parents Night Out. Details on all below.

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 9:30-11AM in March 2023:

Tues. March. 7, Tues. March 21, Sat. March 25 2023, 9:30-11AM

Tiny Tots is for children ages 5 & younger & their caregivers.

Kids can enjoy trampoline, foam in-ground pit, bars, balance beams & more.

Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034
$10 per child (Cash only)
For ages 5 & younger

Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com

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Parent’s Night Out @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah.

There’s no need to stress about finding a babysitter. Parent’s Night Out, Fri. March 24, 5-9PM

Just sign the little ones up for a fun filled night of games, gymnastics, and pizza. You’ll be able to enjoy date night worry-free and child-free while the kids have a blast with Summit Gymnastics’ amazing coaches thanks to Parent’s Night Out, Fri. March 24, 5-9PM for kids ages 4-12.

Register online here.

Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com

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Open Gym, March 4 @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah

Here’s a chance for your child to work on their favorite gymnastics/tumbling skills: Open Gym @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah.

Enjoy structured extra time to work on gymnastics skills. For ages 5-12. Cost: $20.

Open Gym is Sat. March 4 10AM-Noon

Pre-register. Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com or call 912.921.1034.

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SouthernMamas.com Free Weekly E-letter

This free weekly e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings as well as summer camps 2023, school open houses & application deadlines, free events, pediatric dentists, pediatricians and more.

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Children’s Birthday Parties @ Savannah Sharks

Have your child’s birthday at Savannah Sharks! 

​Savannah Sharks offers 2 hours of rental space for birthday parties and special events with an additional 20 minutes for set-up time.

2 Hour Parties Include

• Up to 35 guests per party (this includes adults and children)
• Rental of the full gym (Both Party Room and Play Area)
• Access to all equipment, including the BOUNCY HOUSE/TRACK and Trampoline
• ​1 Party Host to facilitate safety and crowd control as well help with setup
• ​20min before the party for set-up​​ (you may bring any food or drink)

​Party Cost: Savannah $375      Richmond Hill $275

​*$95 NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE deposit due upon booking

​Party time slots are only available:

Fridays: Limited availability upon request

Saturdays

10am-12pm​

​1pm-3pm​

​4pm-6pm​

Sunday: Limited availability upon request

Book online here.

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Now Accepting Enrollment Applications @ Susie King Taylor Community School, Savannah

Fall in love with Susie King Taylor Community School and all that this K-8 Savannah charter school has to offer by visiting the school @ upcoming open houses.

Feb. 21, 2023 1 – 3PM
March 11, 2023 9AM – Noon

This is a great opportunity for interested families to learn more about #SKTCS and for seasoned families to stay involved with what’s going on.

Mark your calendars, and don’t forget, you can access the enrollment application now by visiting  www.SKTCS.org

Watch a video about Susie King Taylor Community school here.

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Applications for 2023-2024 School Year

Susie King Taylor Community School is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year.

 Apply for the 2023-2024 School Year 

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Bethesda Academy in Savannah is hiring.

Bethesda — located at 9520 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, GA 31406 — is an all-boys private school. The school is hiring for the following positions:

If you are a passionate educator looking to join a school and make a difference in a student’s life, do not look any further. Bethesda Academy is seeking middle through high school teachers to join their team. Please click the link below for more information. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/3xgz7Oy

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Toddler Playdates for crawlers to age 4 @ Savannah Sharks Gym, Savannah & Richmond Hill

Join Savannah Sharks for a safe, fun gym playtime with your toddler (crawlers up to age 4) at Savannah Sharks gyms in Richmond Hill & Savannah.

These “play dates” are unstructured playtime with age-appropriate toys, swings, slides, a bouncy house, and more. It is a great way to get your child out of the house and around other children in a safe, clean and fun environment. 

​Text Savannah Sharks with questions at 912-308-3818

​An adult is required to be present to supervise your child at all times as supervision is not provided.

Toddler Gym Playdates

Savannah gym: Mondays 10:30-Noon & Fridays 9AM-10:20AM and 10:30-Noon

Richmond Hill gym: Fridays 10:30AM-Noon

Learn more here.

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Calvary Day School Identity Series with Pastor Drew Humphreys

Join Calvary Day School in Savannah on Sun. March 5 2023, 6-7PM in the Wilder Chapel to explore the topic of Authority.

The Identity in Christ series has brought so much knowledge and personal growth to Calvary! Drew Humphreys, Lead Pastor at Compassion East, will be leading the March 5 discussion exploring the biblical understanding of authority and how it affects our daily lives.

This series is designed to help you understand your Identity in Christ, and how it relates to the topic of authority. The goal of this series is to bring deeper insight and understanding into the role of authority in our lives, and how it can impact our relationships, personal growth, and our walk with God.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Register here.

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Savannah Pediatrician Dr. Kelsey Alexander‘s practice @ Coastal Care Partners’ new Concierge Pediatric Clinic is celebrating 400 Instagram followers!

To show their appreciation, they’re giving away a $100 gift card to one of the cutest shops around, @thehorseshoecrab!

Here’s how to enter to win:
*Make sure you’re following @kelseyalexandermd on Instagram
*Tag a friend in the comments (1 tag = 1 entry, so feel free to tag a few friends who would love this gift card!)
*For a bonus entry, share their Instagram giveaway post to your story.

Enter to win by the end of the day on March 6 2023. One lucky winner will be announced on Dr. Kelsey Alexander’s Instagram page on Tuesday, March 7, so stay tuned!

*No purchase necessary. Winner must live/around the Savannah area.

This giveaway is in no way sponsored or associated with Instagram. Winner must be 18 years or older.

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St. Patrick’s Day theme Kindermusik Savannah playdate

Saturday, March 11, 10AM and 11AM: Kindermusik Savannah is celebrating Irish music in their March 2023 Kindermusik playdates!

Get ready to explore shamrocks and shakers, rhythms and rainbows, flutes and fiddles, hornpipes and bagpipes! Come jig along with us as we find music under the rainbow. You won’t want to miss this exciting class!  

Open to 0-7 year olds and their caregivers. Limited spaces!

Claim your child’s spot before it fills!  

Enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Pre-registration open for Summer Camps 2023 @ Savannah Sharks (Savannah & Richmond Hill)

Savannah Sharks in Savannah & Richmond Hill will offer a variety of summer camps for a variety of ages this summer. See all the Savannah Sharks Summer Camps 2023 and sign up online here.

Camps include:

Sharkie Camp: activities and experiences designed to help young children learn and grow.

Princess Camp: this best-selling camp will transport children into a world of fantasy and enchantment. Campers can dress up like their favorite princesses, learn dance moves and songs from their favorite movies, create beautiful crafts and play exciting games.

Tumbling & Tumbling/Strength Summer Camps

Tumble and Strength Camp: a way for campers to gain both physical and mental strength. This camp is designed to help campers develop skills and confidence needed to become a successful, confident athlete. Includes tumbling drills, strength and conditioning exercises, agility drills. Experienced coaches will work with campers to help them reach their goals.

See all the Savannah Sharks Summer Camps 2023 and sign up online here.

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Improv, Musical Theater Summer Camps @ Savannah Stage Company

Join Savannah Stage Company for in person performing arts camps at a price you can afford!

Led by professional Savannah Stage Company actors and improvisors, campers will rehearse diving into the unknown, creating characters, and saying YES, AND…! They’ll build up their bravery, expand your their imagination, and grow their confidence. Performance on final Friday at 2PM

*Rising 3rd thru 10th graders

*9AM-2PM

*FREE camp t-shirt

*Register for 2 sessions and save

$200 – PAY WHAT YOU CAN options available, call 912-421-9484

IMPROV 1
May 29-June 2nd 2023

MUSICAL THEATRE 1
June 5th-9th 2023

IMPROV 2
July 10th-14th 2023

MUSICAL THEATRE 2
July 17th-21st 2023

Located at 102 W. McDonough St. Savannah, GA 31405
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED

Learn more here.

Questions? Email Lexi Ambrose: education@savannahstagecompany.com

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Monthly Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Latch Breastfeeding Support offers a monthly prenatal breastfeeding class as an informative introduction to breastfeeding that builds on the instinctive behaviors that your baby possesses from birth.

All soon-to-be parents are welcome.

Limited spaces available.

Sign up online here.

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SouthernMamas.com Free Weekly E-letter

This free weekly e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings as well as summer camps 2023, school open houses & application deadlines, free events, pediatric dentists, pediatricians and more.

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U-pick daffodils near Savannah, Bluffton, Hilton Head Is.

U-pick daffodils opens when blooms are available to pick @ U-pick Daffodils farm in nearby Okatie, SC (near Bluffton).

The farm’s hours are dependent upon the weather and availability of flowers.

Pick your own are 50 cents per stem. Pre-picks are $9 for 15 stems.
Parking is free.

Stay updated on the farm’s opening/closing updates via the U Pick Daffodil Web site. Or on Facebook here 

UPickDaffodils.com is family owned and operated on what was once the family dairy farm. Chuck and Diane have planted several varieties of daffodils, not all of which bloom at the same time, according to their Web site.

UPickDaffodils
48 Calhoun Plantation Road
Okatie, SC 29909
843-368-1998
chuck@upickdaffodils.com

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Scribble Art Camp 2023 in Savannah for ages 4-11

Treat your young artist to a week of camp at Scribble Art Studio this summer.

Camp starts May 31st and runs through August 5th. All supplies are included and a mid-morning snack is provided. Sessions are 9AM to Noon for ages 4-11.

Summer Camp 2023

The cost is $250 per week and space is limited. Please contact us at info@scribbleartstudiosav.com if you have any questions. Masks are optional. Please send in a water bottle with your child.

Register online here.

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