Children’s Librarian Sha Dishong will tell you about dragons, bog hogs, procupythons, and other pets you might not welcome into your family. This storytime features stories, songs, and a “close your eyes and pick a critter” activity. Ages 4-9. Space is limited.
Thunderbolt Library, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library Tuesday, August 7, 11 a.m.
This bilingual storytime will entertain you and help you learn some simple words in Spanish. Ages 2 and up.
Savannah doesn’t have the tunnels of NYC. But we certainly have the compassion and gratitude for the heros of 9/11.
Which is why it’s exciting to learn that Savannah will have our first Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run on Sat. Sept. 15, 2012 in memory of New York City firefighter Stephen Siller and 343 FDNY brothers who sacrificed their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
The inaugural 5K run begins 8 AM Sept. 15 at Orleans Square at Barnard and McDonough streets in the Savannah Historic District. Registration for the Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah is available online at www.t2trun.org , www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/t2t or in person at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah at 3405 Waters Ave. in Savannah. The run is sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors.
When Stephen Siller got off his shift at Squad 1 in Park Slope, Brooklyn on September 11, 2001, news of the first plane hitting one of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center echoed from his radio scanner. As he approached the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was already closed to traffic. He strapped 75 pounds of gear to his back and sprinted straight through the tunnel and into the World Trade Center.
The Tunnel to Towers Run originally began in New York City 2002, retracing Stephen’s final footsteps, and has now extended nationwide in honor of those who died on 9/11.
Proceeds from the Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah go to “Building for America’s Bravest” through the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. These funds will be designated to building “Smart Homes” for two severely wounded Georgia veterans: SFC Mike Schlitz, U.S. Army in Columbus, Ga., and Cpl. Todd Love, USMC in Atlanta, Ga.
For sponsorship info, contact Jane Grismer at 912.313.4806 or t2tsav@gmail.com .
Are you looking for a fun, unique birthday party you that you, your children and their friends will remember for a lifetime?
Lynnae Weller, owner of Bend Out A Shape Balloons, has that and more! Lynnae has been doing parties for over 6 years with many happy clients.
Birthday party package: Each birthday child gets a large, unique balloon sculpture that is tailored to your theme. Every child at the party will get the chance to “Stump the Balloon Artist” by requesting their own individual creation. There are always plenty of games and fun with a party from Bend Out A Shape Balloons.
If you want to have crazy amounts of fun at your next birthday party, please contact Lynnae with Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/
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Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/ Bend Out A Shape Balloons is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
You’ve been meaning to sign up your little one for dance class in Savannah. Now is the time and Islands Dance Academy is the school
Islands Dance Academy, now in its 21st year of educating young men and women in the art of dance, is the official school of the Savannah Danse Theatre. IDA students have a high rate of success in gaining entry to the Savannah Arts Academy where they shine as some of the top students.
Open House registration: Find out more by attending the Islands Dance Academy Open Registration 10 AM-1 PM Sat. Aug. 11, 2012, 115 Charlotte Rd., Savannah
Classes: A variety of dance classes are offered for children ages 3 and older for the 2012/2013 school year including:
Young Children & Student Program (Ages 3-6)
Beginner Ballet (Ages 7-9)
Pre-Pointe / Tap & Jazz (Ages 9 & Up)
Beginner Pointe / Intermediate I
Intermediate II / Advanced (Ages 12 & Up)
Adult Classes
For more info, visit Islands Dance Academy Web site here.
Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Rd. , Savannah (912) 897-2102, http://savannahdance.com/ Islands Dance Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Big Frog in Savannah Summer Olympics T-shirt: Represent the red, white and blue with a custom made t-shirt cheering on your favorite Olympic sport teams.
Hurdle through the start of the school year wearing custom made gear that will help you stand out and win the gold of best dressed. The little ones can make an impression too with Big Frog’s toddler tees and onsie selection.
Come visit Big Frog in Savannah and let their talented team help you create whatever it is you are looking for.
Back to school fun: Try a customized mouse pad for your college bound baby or maybe a tote to carry all the books.
BIG FROG is a unique retail shop designed around a friendly atmosphere where the customers can work directly with graphic designers to create a custom design.
BIG FROG Savannah, email Savannah@bigfrog.com , 1909 E. Victory Dr. STE 101 (in the Victory Shopping Center across from Target) Savannah, 31404, 912-354-7714, www.bigfrog.com/savannah BIG FROG is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
August is the Last Month of Puppet People Friday Summer Shows!
This is the last month to come out to the puppet studio with the family and see Puppet People’s “Friday Summer Shows” every Friday at 11:00 AM.
Two Special Puppet Shows Added to Summer Line-up!
DISCOUNTS:
*** Mention this code: “SM006″ and get $1.00 OFF each ticket for the “Summer Friday Shows”***
*** Mention this code: “SM006″ and get 10% OFF tickets for “J-Low & Friends”***
“Friends” August 10th
The showings of “Friends” will be on the 10th of August at 11:00 AM and will include show and shadow puppet making demo on an actual light stage!
“Little Red Riding Hood” August 31st
Puppet People will be premiering their newest puppet show “Little Red Riding Hood” on August 31 at 11:00 AM. Be one of the first to see and be apart of Puppet People’s retelling of the classic story!
Friday, August 31st
11:00 AM
The Puppet Place
3119 Furber Ave.
Savannah, GA 31404
“J-Low & Friends”August 18th Public Show Come out to the Puppet People Studio on August 18 at 11:00 AM to see this month’s showing of “J-Low & Friends!” The worlds only puppet show portraying the life and times of Girl Scout Founder – Juliette Gordon Low!Price of admission includes the 50 min multi-media puppet show, as well as an interactive studio tour of our puppet building workshop and a FREE “J-Low & Friends” Badge! |
Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
The Art Bash Studio in Savannah will offer “Family Time” on Saturday, Aug. 11 @ 1:30 PM for ages 12 to 112 on a canvas. NO sangria served.
The Art Bash Studio is the place for painting parties. One of the studio’s local artists will guide you from start to finish in creating a featured painting.
During this Family Time, you will be painting the adorable Sea Turtle paintings, which are perfect for all levels.
Grab family and friends, bring your favorite soft drink (no sangria served) and come enjoy time together creating something bright and fun @ The Art Bash Studio! Visit the The Art Bash Studio website www.artbashstudio.com and click on “Calendar/Register”. Bring your tweens & teens and let’s paint!
The Art Bash Studio, 1526 Bull and 32nd streets, Savannah, 31401, (912) 484-3438 Email fun@artbashstudio.com , www.artbashstudio.com The Art Bash Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Savannah doesn’t have the tunnels of NYC. But we certainly have the compassion and gratitude for the heros of 9/11.
Which is why it’s exciting to learn that Savannah will have our first Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run on Sat. Sept. 15, 2012 in memory of New York City firefighter Stephen Siller and 343 FDNY brothers who sacrificed their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
The inaugural 5K run begins 8 AM Sept. 15 at Orleans Square at Barnard and McDonough streets in the Savannah Historic District. Registration for the Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah is available online at www.t2trun.org , www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/t2t or in person at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah at 3405 Waters Ave. in Savannah. The run is sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors.
When Stephen Siller got off his shift at Squad 1 in Park Slope, Brooklyn on September 11, 2001, news of the first plane hitting one of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center echoed from his radio scanner. As he approached the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was already closed to traffic. He strapped 75 pounds of gear to his back and sprinted straight through the tunnel and into the World Trade Center.
The Tunnel to Towers Run originally began in New York City 2002, retracing Stephen’s final footsteps, and has now extended nationwide in honor of those who died on 9/11.
Proceeds from the Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah go to “Building for America’s Bravest” through the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. These funds will be designated to building “Smart Homes” for two severely wounded Georgia veterans: SFC Mike Schlitz, U.S. Army in Columbus, Ga., and Cpl. Todd Love, USMC in Atlanta, Ga.
For sponsorship info, contact Jane Grismer at 912.313.4806 or t2tsav@gmail.com .
The new covered pavilion with bathrooms is now open at Mother Mathilda Beasley Park on East Broad Street.
The park – named in honor of Mother Mathilda Beasley, Georgia’s first African American nun – includes two playgrounds with new equipment, large grass-covered field, a baseball field, multi-purpose trail and dog park.
Last week, county officials celebrated the completion of the $365,000 sales-tax-funded pavilion designed to reflect the location’s former use as a passenger railroad station.
The pavilion is by the park’s southwest entrance and overlooks the playground and baseball field. It provides a place for community gatherings, as well as restrooms and a water fountain.
(Fingers crossed that the pavilion will remain unlocked during daytime hours for families to use while visiting the playgrounds!)
Mother Mathilda Beasley Park, 500 E. Broad Street Savannah, 31401 For directions, click here.
For more local playgrounds, click here.
Take the kids for a ride on the dot, Savannah’s fare-free Downtown Transportation system.
The dot Express Shuttle travels in and around Savannah’s Historic District, running every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day. Click here for a map of the shuttle route through downtown Savannah & a list of the stops where you can catch the shuttle.
Other FREE city modes of transporation include
• Ride the free historic River Street Streetcar.
• Hop on the free Ferry to Hutchinson Island and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.
FREE Express Shuttle
• Every 20 minutes or less • Serving 11 stops around the Historic District
• Connecting to municipal parking facilities, Visitor Centers, Streetcar and Ferry
• Operating 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• ADA-Accessible
FREE River Street Streetcar (Streetcar Out of Service until Aug. 30, 2012 for maintenance)
• Thursday-Sunday – 12noon – 9pm
• Authentic 1930s Melbourne
• 54-passenger streetcar updated with environmentally-friendly green technology
• Six stops along Historic River Street between Montgomery St. & the Waving Girl Landing
• ADA-Accessible
FREE Savannah Belles Ferry
• Modern passenger-only ferries, reminiscent of vessels seen in the harbor a century ago
• Named for Savannah’s “Belles”— strong women who shaped the city’s history
• Connecting downtown with Hutchinson Island and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
• Operating 7 days a week, from 7 a.m. to midnight, Daily
• From Trade Center Landing (on Hutchinson Island adjacent to the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort) • City Hall Landing below City Hall adjacent to Hyatt Regency Hotel
• Waving Girl Landing in Morrell Park adjacent to the Marriott Riverfront Hotel
ParkSmart Downtown • Your “BEST BET” to find a parking space downtown is in one of these three parking facilities:
Liberty Street Parking Garage Whitaker Street Parking Garage Visitor Center Parking Lot
912.644.5934 912.525.2820 912.651. 6896
301 W. Liberty Street 7 Whitaker Street 301 MLK Blvd
Liberty St. at Montgomery St. Whitaker St. at Bay Lane Fahm St. at MLK Blvd
Closed Sat, Sun & 1am-5am nightly 24 hours a day 8am to 6:30pm, Daily
VISITOR PARKING PASSES: 1 Day $7 and 2 Days $12
Purchase at the the Mobility and Parking Services office (100 E. Bryan St. 912-651-6470, 8am – 5pm) and the Visitor Center (301 MLK Blvd.), and many downtown hotels.
School shoes have arrived at Petite Feet in Savannah!
Also lots of Hide-ees and socks to match.
Fantastic hide-ees biker shorts are available in lots of colors at Petite Feet in Savannah, just in time for school. Sizes from 2T to big girls.
Better than bloomers, Hide-ees are what to wear under skirts, dresses, and tutus so girls can run, jump, swing, climb, and flip carefree.
Petite Feet is Savannah’s children’s shoe and accessories boutique.
Petite Feet’s knowledgeable personal service ensures that each child is fitted correctly. The boutique has hard-to-find sizes. 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.
Petite Feet, 5521 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31405, www.petitefeetsavannah.com , Petite Feet is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor
Come out and Support Evan Nelms, a five year old boy from Richmond Hill fighting to overcome a rare form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.Come out and Support Evan Nelms, a five year old boy from Richmond Hill fighting to overcome a rare form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.