Safe Kids Savannah, which serves Chatham and surrounding counties, will be hold a free child car seat check event on Saturday, September 15, at the Chatham County Aquatics Center on Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah.

Safe KidsSavannahto Hold Free Child Car Seat Check Event

WHO:             Safe Kids Savannah, a coalition dedicated to preventing accidental childhood injury.

WHAT:          Child car seat check event. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to examine child safety seats for recalls and to insure correct installation in cars, free of charge. No appointment necessary.

WHEN:          10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, September 15

WHERE:       TheChathamCountyAquaticsCenter,7240 Sallie Mood Dr.,Savannah

WHY:             Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in theUnited   States. Each year an estimated 2,446 children die in motor vehicle crashes. When installed and used correctly, child car seats and seat belts can prevent injuries and save lives. Children are more likely to be properly restrained when the driver is buckled up with a seat belt. Safe Kids Savannah will hold a free Child car seat inspection event on Saturday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at theChathamCountyAquaticsCenter onSallie Mood Drive inSavannah.

Safe Kids Savannah is a local coalition of organizations and concerned individuals with the common goal of preventing accidental childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability among children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids Savannah is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. Safe Kids Savannah was founded in 1987 and is led by the Children’s Hospital at MemorialUniversityMedicalCenter. For more information, visit www.safekidssavannah.org.

Join us in reading great books to our therapy dogs: A great opportunity to build confidence for the reluctant reader, ages 5 and up.

Pooler Library Monday, October 15, 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 748-0471

Southwest Chatham Library Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 12 p.m. For more information, call 925-8305

Always check with the branch for schedule changes.

You gotta love this: this year’s popular Picnic in the Park in Savannah will have a Pet Costume Contest!

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and TailsSpin Pet Supply Store are joining forces to host PAWrade at Picnic in the Park at Forsyth Park on Sunday, October 7th from 2-4 p.m. in conjunction with the city’s Picnic in the Park event.

Picnic in the Park is one of Savannah’s largest and most adored events. In 2011, approximately 23,000 people attended Picnic in the Park which featured an evening of music, entertainment, costume contest, and of course picnics.

This year’s theme is “Some Enchanted Evening”. The pet costume contest will be based on this theme. The “Some Enchanted Evening” Picnic in the Park theme will be branded as a whimsical fairytale. You have the option to dress your furry friend in a variety of costumes from a princess, villain or even a mystical creature.

Entrance fee: $10. Contestants may apply at either TailsSpin location, or at the Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs on Henry Street. Payment may be made in cash, check or credit card at either TailsSpin location; cash or check only at the Department of Cultural Affairs. Participants are encouraged to donate more than the $10 entry fee.

Proceeds to benefit the Savannah Pet Rescue Agencies: Humane Society of Greater Savannah, Coastal Pet Rescue, F.A.C.T.S. and Save-A-Life, Inc.

Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. Blue Buffalo and TailsSpin will provide 3 months of 30 lb bags of Blue Buffalo and a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the first place winner, 3 months of 15 lb bags and a $40.00 Gift Certificate to the second place winner and 3 months of 6 lb bags and a $30.00 Gift Certificate to the third place winner. Each winner will also receive a case of Blue Buffalo treats.

PAWrade at the Picnic in the Park is being co-sponsored by the City of Savannah Cultural Affairs Department, TailsSpin, Fleet Feet Sports, as well as media sponsors Connect Savannah and 98.7 The River.

The Savannah Ocean Exchange (SOE) – which celebrates our oceans with over 30 public events in September 2012 – announced today that American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard will headline the International Beach Party on Tybee Island’s North Beach Stage, Saturday, September 15 starting at 6pm. The event is free and open to the public. Studdard will be joined by recording artist Trevor Hall.

Kids’ events at The Savannah Ocean Exchange include:

The Children’s Ocean Film Festival : designed for ocean lovers of all ages and especially young students and children – and their parents, of course. Films are an excellent medium for conveying a story or message and each film scheduled for viewing during the 2012 festival will have just that. Everyone comes away with a better understanding of how precious and fragile our world’s Ocean is, and what they can do to become better stewards in protecting it. The entertainment of course is priceless and this event is free and open to the public.
Where & When
September 16, 2012, 1-5 pm

Forsyth Park Family Picnic: On Sunday, September 16, the SOE welcomes families from across the region for a day of celebration in Forsyth Park at The International Ocean Connection Picnic. The picnic will feature the Armed Forces marching band, an array of international cuisine and activities for kids of every age. The event is scheduled to begin at 5pm.

Glue and Go Costumes

Holly Cleeland, author of “Glue and Go Costumes for Kids: Super-Duper Designs With Everyday Materials,” will demonstrate how you can easily make costumes from things you have around your house.  This family program is just in time for you and your child to make your Halloween costumes.  All ages.

Monday, Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m., Carnegie Library
Monday, Sept. 24, 4:30 p.m., W. W. Law Library
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m., Port City Library
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m., Forest City Library
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m., Springfield Library
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 4:30 p.m., Rincon Library

Double Fun

Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m.

Stories and an art activity with a “Back to School” theme. Ages 4 & up.

Telfair Museums  offers a variety of fun fall classes for kids & teens at the Jepson Center. We especially love the teens/adults classes that would be the perfect moms-and-me class to do with your teen. Check them out below.  To register for any of these classes, click here.

Kids Classes

PORTFOLIO BUILDER: YOUTH DRAWING 1
October 4-November 8, 2012
Thursdays / 4:30-6 pm
Ages: 10–14
Member: $100, Non-Member: $125
This class is designed to help upper-elementary & middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing a portfolio. In Drawing II, students will focus on the figure, practicing portraiture and sketching from clothed models. Youth Drawing is a great class for students to develop their art portfolios. New students welcome!
All materials provided.

THE NEXT LEVEL: WATERCOLOR FOR KIDS
October 9-November 13, 2012
Tuesdays/4:30-6 pm
Instructor: Atsuko Smith
Ages: 6-10
Members $100, Non-members $125
Parents and kids love watercolor, in this class, we will take it to the next level by teaching best practices and wide range of possibilities in water based media. Students will explore a variety of techniques, such as: how to stretch paper, paint washes, mixed color, and more. Students will work from direct observation sketching landscape, figures, abstract mood painting, and oriental ink paintings.

TEEN/ADULT CLASSES—– The perfect Mom and Me Classes

THE BLOWN GLASS CLASS
Saturday, October 20 / 10-2 pm
Pre-registration required for 1-hr workshop
Instructor: Jonathan Poirier
Ages: Teen & Adult
Free Program through sponsorship with of City of Savannah Department of Cultural affairs
Take this rare opportunity to find out what it’s like to blow your own glass. Work with Savannah glass artist Jonathan Poirier at his Drayton Glass studio and take home your creation. This one hour class is designed to give beginners an introduction to basic glassblowing. The class will provide students ample hands on experience with classic techniques such as shaping glass, and creating basic forms. By the end of the workshop, students will have made paperweights, ornaments and vessels.

SLUMP GLASS WORKSHOP
September 22 & 29, 2012
Saturdays / 10-1 pm
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages: Teen & Adult
Members $160 Non-Members $180
Glass artist Kristin Fulford will offer a two-day, six hour workshop on warm glass fusing. Students will learn techniques for manipulating color and texture. Particular attention will be paid to casting, using the freeze and fuse method; reactive glass, utilizing heat and chemical reactions to create special effects; and frits and powders to create depth and texture. No previous experience in fused glass is necessary. Each student will produce 4” tiles, a bowl or plate, and a small panel.

Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, 207 W York St, Savannah GA 31401 More info here. Telfair Museums are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Telfair Museums provides many opportunities for families to visit the museum, learn, and make art together. Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for children? Check these out:

wcwm? (What Can We Make?)

NEW HOURS: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays / 1-4 PM

Jepson Center’s Melaver Studio

The studios are open for drop-in visits for all ages.
Free to members or with museum admission. Open to adults and children accompanied by an adult caregiver. More info available here.

Join us as we open the studios for drop in visits for all ages. wcwm? (What Can We Make?) focuses on developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills through imagination. Explore your creative side with inspiring activities utilizing recycled materials, found objects, and traditional art supplies. In addition to the wcwm? project kits, the studios provide watercolor and collage opportunities as well.

New to the wcwm? program is Family Make, in which participants are assigned a theme each month and a secret ingredient or tool to make art from the most unexpected materials. Before joining in one of our wcwm? theme challenges, check out these talking points and activities you can complete as a family.

Toddler Third Thursday (3rd Thursday of every month)

10–11:30 am

Toddler Third Thursdays are great for parents, grandparents, and caregivers with pre-school children. Designed especially for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their adult companions,this program allows toddlers to explore artwork from Telfair exhibitions and complete a fun-filled art project relating to their tour. A different tour and project will be offered each month. Time to play in ArtZeum is included.

Registration and adult supervision required. Call 790-8823 or click here to register. Enrollment is $5 per child. Adult admission is FREE for museum-members and $12 for non-members. Sponsored in part by JCB, Inc.

Click here to register online for Toddler 3rd Thursday >>

ArtZeum
Located in the Jepson Center
A great place to visit after school, on a rainy day, on weekends, or just anytime, the Telfair’s hands-on learning gallery and interactive exhibits provide an excellent introduction to big ideas about art. Click here to learn more.

Activity Downloads
Download activity sheets here on the educational resources page before your museum visit and explore the museum with fun and educational search activities.

Family Days
Telfair Museums family days are offered throughout the year. Enjoy music, artist demonstrations, hands-on art-making, and guided tours free of charge. Check here for themes, dates, times and locations.

Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , http://telfair.org/learn/family-programs  Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You gotta love this: this year’s popular Picnic in the Park in Savannah will have a Pet Costume Contest!

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and TailsSpin Pet Supply Store are joining forces to host PAWrade at Picnic in the Park at Forsyth Park on Sunday, October 7th from 2-4 p.m. in conjunction with the city’s Picnic in the Park event.

Picnic in the Park is one of Savannah’s largest and most adored events. In 2011, approximately 23,000 people attended Picnic in the Park which featured an evening of music, entertainment, costume contest, and of course picnics.

This year’s theme is “Some Enchanted Evening”. The pet costume contest will be based on this theme. The “Some Enchanted Evening” Picnic in the Park theme will be branded as a whimsical fairytale. You have the option to dress your furry friend in a variety of costumes from a princess, villain or even a mystical creature.

Entrance fee: $10. Contestants may apply at either TailsSpin location, or at the Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs on Henry Street. Payment may be made in cash, check or credit card at either TailsSpin location; cash or check only at the Department of Cultural Affairs. Participants are encouraged to donate more than the $10 entry fee.

Proceeds to benefit the Savannah Pet Rescue Agencies: Humane Society of Greater Savannah, Coastal Pet Rescue, F.A.C.T.S. and Save-A-Life, Inc.

Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. Blue Buffalo and TailsSpin will provide 3 months of 30 lb bags of Blue Buffalo and a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the first place winner, 3 months of 15 lb bags and a $40.00 Gift Certificate to the second place winner and 3 months of 6 lb bags and a $30.00 Gift Certificate to the third place winner. Each winner will also receive a case of Blue Buffalo treats.

PAWrade at the Picnic in the Park is being co-sponsored by the City of Savannah Cultural Affairs Department, TailsSpin, Fleet Feet Sports, as well as media sponsors Connect Savannah and 98.7 The River.

Is your hair swavy, wavy, corkscrew, kinky or a mix of all of four? Are you sick of the frizz that our humid climate creates on your head of hair? Would you actually like to embrace your natural texture instead of drying it straight or having costly treatments done just so you can tolerate it?

Come to Curls Night Out and let curly hair specialist JC Davis at Salon Aqua at 110 W. Gaston St., Savannah show you how you can learn to love your curl again. Join this special event designed for you & your curls, and embracing their natural texture! The evening will provide education & a demonstration of the Deva 3-Step service that cleanses, hydrates & styles curls & provides maximum frizz prevention.

This event will be 6 PM Tues. Sept. 25 and is free and limited to 10 people only. You must sign up to attend and can sign up through www.jcdavishair.com  and click the schedule now tab and sign up under classes, or you can go to Facebook page here and click schedule now.

Savannah’s ultimate Southern Mama, Paula Deen, will be the Grand Marshal for the 2012 Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk on Oct. 6 in Forsyth Park.
Deen will be leading walk participants in the one mile fundraising event. Thousands of people are expected to attend the event, which raises awareness and funds for local programs, including Camp Buddy, that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. Last year’s LDSS Buddy Walk welcomed over 4,000 participants.

The Buddy Walk Program welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Bring your carriage, strollers, wheelchairs, little red wagons and pets. The goals are to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to positively influence local and national policy and practice. Last year alone, Buddy Walk events nationally raised more that $11.2 million to benefit education, research, and advocacy initiatives, as well as the Night of Champions, Camp Buddy and many other services right here in the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire.

The walk begins at 10 AM. The Family Fun Festival, which starts immediately following the walk, will feature a variety of activities such as face painting, pumpkin painting,the BOO Boutique, bouncy houses, games, music and refreshments and last until 2 PM. The LDSS Buddy Walk is one of more than 300 Buddy Walks taking place across the country this October to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Registration forms for the walk are available online at www.ldssga.org or sign-up starting at 8:30 AM day of the event. Registration is $12 per person or $40 for a family of four. Registration includes this years limited edition T-Shirt, Lunch and admission to the festival. To learn more, visit www.ldssga.org or contact John or Candy Bogardus at (912) 728-8505.

About the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society: The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a support group to benefit people with Down Syndrome and their families through local leadership in support, outreach, education and advocacy. Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month, typically with a guest speaker and social time for families to meet and interact with one another. People are encouraged to bring their children. The group is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society. www.ldssga.org

Savannah’s ultimate Southern Mama, Paula Deen, will be the Grand Marshal for the 2012 Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk on Oct. 6 in Forsyth Park.

Deen will be leading walk participants in the one mile fundraising event. Thousands of people are expected to attend the event, which raises awareness and funds for local programs, including Camp Buddy, that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. Last year’s LDSS Buddy Walk welcomed over 4,000 participants.

The Buddy Walk Program welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Bring your carriage, strollers, wheelchairs, little red wagons and pets. The goals are to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to positively influence local and national policy and practice. Last year alone, Buddy Walk events nationally raised more that $11.2 million to benefit education, research, and advocacy initiatives, as well as the Night of Champions, Camp Buddy and many other services right here in the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire.

The walk begins at 10 AM. The Family Fun Festival, which starts immediately following the walk, will feature a variety of activities such as face painting, pumpkin painting,the BOO Boutique, bouncy houses, games, music and refreshments and last until 2 PM. The LDSS Buddy Walk is one of more than 300 Buddy Walks taking place across the country this October to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Registration forms for the walk are available online at  www.ldssga.org or sign-up starting at 8:30 AM day of the event. Registration is $12 per person or $40 for a family of four. Registration includes this years limited edition T-Shirt, Lunch and admission to the festival. To learn more, visit www.ldssga.org or contact John or Candy Bogardus at (912) 728-8505.

About the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society: The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a support group to benefit people with Down Syndrome and their families through local leadership in support, outreach, education and advocacy. Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month, typically with a guest speaker and social time for families to meet and interact with one another. People are encouraged to bring their children. The group is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society. www.ldssga.org

There’s still time to consign with Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids – which is set for September 27-29th 2012 in a great central Savannah location at 706 Mall Boulevard, Formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore!

Consignor registration is open through Sunday, September 23rd! Clean out and cash in, consignors can receive 6-70% of their sales! High Cotton Kids also accepts high end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, art work, baby and nursery necessities (ie. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, dvds and more. For a complete list of items accepted and not accepted, click here .

This fall’s High Cotton Kids upscale resale shopping event will have thousands of high end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers.

Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands at a fraction of the retail price!

High Cotton Kids Consignment Event is sponsored by The Monogram Place & Robyn’s Nest , Pediatric Dentistry and JPaige .

Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here.

High Cotton Kids, 706 Mall Boulevard (formerly Seeds of Faith Christian Bookstore), Savannah. High Cotton Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Everyone is invited to the all-American Block Party this Saturday Sept. 8 at Buckwalter Place in Bluffton from 12-6pm. Enjoy a day of live music and family fun at Buckwalter Place!

Take time to appreciate and thank our military men and women as well as police, firefighters, EMS and others who protect our liberty and to celebrate the freedom and privileges their sacrifices guarantee.

Admission to the event is FREE. Bring a chair but please leave your pets and coolers at home.

For more information contact Kimberly Tatro at Kimberly@LowcountryBusinessCircle.com or 843.301.1037 or click here.

This event will benefit Operation R&R-Hilton Head.

Buckwalter Place is rapidly becoming the focus and nexus of a significant amount of economic, commercial, governmental, entertainment, social, technological, educational and cultural activity in southern Beaufort County. For more information on Buckwalter Place, visit www.buckwalterplace.com .

Find out all about a Children Spanish class being offered in Richmond Hill at an info session at 3 PM Sun. Sept. 9 2012 at the Hill of Beans coffee shop, 10747 Ford Avenue Suite #10, Richmond Hill.

Get ready to become a Lingüa familia and give your children más this Sunday! Learn everything you need to know and enroll your children ages 2-12 in Spanish classes.

For more info, contact Cheyenne Kozaily, 864-399-4828, email cheyenne.kozaily@gmail.com , http://bilingualfamilia.com

UPDATE: Winner is Lori Alvarez!

September is here & Autumn isn’t far behind.

Here’s a giveaway to help you get ready: One lucky SouthernMamas.com reader is going to win their pick of one of Classic Kids Designs new adorable Fall 2012 Designs. The winner will win their pick of either the girls Applique Tee with Ruffled pants or the boys Pocket Pants with Bow tie. (both pictured here.) Winner picks the size. Sizes run up to 8 for both.

To enter to win, “like” Classic Kids Designs on Facebook here then answer this question on the Classic Kids Facebook wall: What do you love most about September- weather, lighting, activity, tradition etc? Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Deadline to enter to win is 9 PM Sun. Sept. 16. We’ll pick a name and announce it here and on SouthernMamas.com Facebook. Facebook is not sponsoring this giveaway. Not into Facebook? Please answer the question by commenting below this post.

Classic Kids custom make each outfit and pay close attention to detail. Check out the designs here.

Classic Kids Designs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Are you a prenatal or postpartum mom looking for a butt-kicking program that will help you to get strong, lean, energized? Check out Stroller Strong Moms in Savannah’s Forsyth Park, a creative and fun total body workout for prenatal and postpartum moms with stroller age children.

You’re invited to the Grand Opening for Stroller Strong Moms, 9:30-10:30 AM Mon. Sept. 17, 2012.

There will be prizes and giveaways at the grand opening class.

Stroller Strong Moms offers a unique and challenging workout that’s constantly on the move. It uses the entire Forsyth Park in Savannah during class. Each fitness class will provide new and different walking/running routes and exercises in order to maximize fitness results and prevent boredom. For schedule & price info on Savannah classes, visit www.strollerstrongmoms.com & click savannah class. First class is free.

All exercises are introduced with multiple levels of difficulty so that moms of all fitness levels are able to workout together. Each class is designed so that your child has fun too.

“Like” Stroller Strong Moms Savannah page on Facebook here to stay updated.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com , www.strollerstrongmoms.com Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Are you a prenatal or postpartum mom looking for a butt-kicking program that will help you to get strong, lean, energized? Check out Stroller Strong Moms in Savannah’s Forsyth Park, a creative and fun total body workout for prenatal and postpartum moms with stroller age children.

You’re invited to the Grand Opening for Stroller Strong Moms, 9:30-10:30 AM Mon. Sept. 17, 2012.

There will be prizes and giveaways at the grand opening class.

Stroller Strong Moms offers a unique and challenging workout that’s constantly on the move. It uses the entire Forsyth Park in Savannah during class. Each fitness class will provide new and different walking/running routes and exercises in order to maximize fitness results and prevent boredom. For schedule & price info on Savannah classes, visit www.strollerstrongmoms.com & click savannah class. First class is free.

All exercises are introduced with multiple levels of difficulty so that moms of all fitness levels are able to workout together. Each class is designed so that your child has fun too.

“Like” Stroller Strong Moms Savannah page on Facebook here to stay updated.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com , www.strollerstrongmoms.com  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Still a little time left to cash in on your kids’ gently used clothes, toys & baby gear by becoming a consignor with the September Fall 2012 Coastal Kids Market in Pooler.

Deadline to consign is Sun. Sept. 9.

The seasonal boutique bargains event promises to be their best & biggest sale ever!

To become a consignor, visit www.coastalkidsmarket.com and click on the registration tab for clear instructions on how to become a consignor. If you are new to consigning, just click on the consignor tab to get full details on how this market works. Before you are through, make sure to check out the benefits of volunteering (be the first ones in the door etc) and select a check-in time to drop off your own stash.

Coastal Kids Market is in a much larger space for the Fall 2012 market and are, therefore, expanding items that they accept and are really pushing to expand their toy, baby equipment, book, teen and boy selections. The sale will feature lots of new overstocks itmes as well! Click here for details.

Fall sale dates are: Sept 12 (preview party) through Sept 15! The CKM new space is off of Hwy 80 in Pooler near Spanky’s.

SALE DATES & TIMES

Wednesday, September 12^th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Preview Party)

Thursday, September 13^th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Charity Hour 5:00 pm)

Friday, September 14^th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, September 15^th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (some items 50% off)

Coastal Kids Market, Upscale Fall 2012 Consignment Sale is Sept. 13-15 at The Coastal Crossing Shopping Center, 1215 East Hwy 80, Pooler, GA, http://coastalkidsmarket.com/ (912) 655-4686, email contacts@coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

A reminder for Savannah-area families of children ages 0-7 who are interested in enhancing and enriching the musical development of your child: Kindermusik early music education classes start the week of Sept. 9. Monthly enrollment is available online and classes are offered Monday-Fridays.

Come join Kindermusik parent-and-child sessions for a cool musical treat.

Kindermusik is a classroom learning experience. KINDERMUSIK with 88 KEYS PIANO in Savannah teaches children music so they can become better learners. It’s not about making little Mozarts. It’s about developing skills in the whole child – ages newborn to 7 years – cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical. For more than 25 years, Kindermusik has believed music is the best conductor for learning.

Brand NEW school year classes with monthly subscription: All classes last 32 weeks, from the week of September 10 through May of 2013.
Here are some notable benefits of Kindermusik’s monthly subscription classes:
1. Easy automated MONTHLY payment systems. No more lump sum “semester” fees due. Now you can easily budget for Kindermusik classes all year round because the payment is the same EVERY month.
2. NO PAYMENT until September: Reserve your space TODAY with NO FEES TAKEN until Sept. 4. Secure your child’s spot in class without any financial commitment until the Fall.
3. Easy to stay enrolled; easy to withdraw if needed. Just let Kindermusik know by email before the first of each month and your credit/debit card won’t be billed the following month. Monthly billing is done on the 4th of each month.
4. Easy to transfer classes when your child gets to be the next age level. No more waiting until a new “semester” begins. When your child is old enough to move up, just let Kindermusik know and they’ll move them at the beginning of the next month. Simple and convenient.
5. New monthly mini-themes and new home materials with each change of session.
6. Twenty-two classes to choose from each week; M-F, 9am-5pm. Choose the one that’s best for YOU.
7. Unlimited make-ups! Just email or call Kindermusik to let them know so they can make sure there’s space in class.
8. Smiles and satisfaction guarantee: If you aren’t completely satisfied with your Kindermusik experience after one month, just send Kindermusik an email before the 1st of the month to let them know and they won’t debit your card the following month. If any materials were given, they are yours to keep without further obligations.
9. If you ARE completely satisfied with your Kindermusik experience, take advantage of the REFERRAL REWARDS: If you are enrolled and you bring in a NEW Kindermusik family, Kindermusik will credit your account for $10 for the next consecutive month. PLUS, Kindermusik will give your friend a FREE download card for 10 FREE songs from play.kindermusik.com.

Register online today here, as all class sizes are limited!

DIGITAL HOME MATERIALS: Get out your smartphones and iPads. On Friday mornings, Kindermusik will be offering classes for 3 age groups with DIGITAL home materials.

Monday thru Thursday classes, plus Friday afternoon classes will still be using PHYSICAL home materials. These Friday morning classes will turn over NEW themes EACH month, so you will get new materials EACH month.

More info on all of the above by clicking here.

Marina Lindblom, 88 KEYS PIANO/Kindermusik, 912.988.KEYS (5397), email music@88keysga.com, www.88keysga.com . Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Islands MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is ready for another great year.

The group’s first meeting of the year will be Wed. Sept. 12 2012 from 9:15-11:30 AM at First Baptist Church of the Islands.

For more information about how to join MOPS, please check out their website by clicking here.
Each meeting provides an inviting environment where women can come—just as they are—to build friendships, be encouraged, and gain practical parenting strategies all while their children are lovingly cared for in our MOPPETS program, where they experience love and encouragement in a preschool-like setting. The children will enjoy stories, music, crafts and free play.
A typical meeting includes sharing a breakfast together, listening to a speaker, participating in table-led discussions, crafts, and more. Sometimes all you need is a friend, and Islands MOPS is a place where true friendships are formed. We are all in this together and no one can understand as another mother can.

To find a moms group in your area, click here.

You’re invited to College Night at St. Andrew’s School in Savannah

The independent private school on Wilmington Island is hosting a College Information Night on Thursday, September 13 at 7 p.m. on the Savannah campus. Admission representatives from Swarthmore College, Vassar College, Williams College and Wesleyan University will be on hand. These individuals will answer questions about the selective college admission process, essay writing, interviews, financial aid and scholarships.

The event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.

FROGwarts!

Savannah Children’s Museum is hosting a fabulously MAGICAL event on September 8th from 5-7pm called FROGwarts! It’s their very own twist on a familiar book/movie series that you surely don’t want to miss. Cost is $5 for a member family ($5 covers up to 5 people!) and $7.50 per person for non-members.

To get more information and to pre-register for FROGwarts, click HERE! Pre-registration is appreciated and will make your wait for The FROGwarts Express shorter.

Once inside the museum’s Exploration Station, families will find all sorts of magical activities including: The Matching Hat, Wand Making, Potions Class, The Wizardly Wonder Maze, a game of Ribbitch, and magical snacks!

Feel free to wear your ‘school robes’ (a bathrobe or dress-up cape) and any magical attire you desire!

For more info, click here. To register, click here.

Fall Hours of Operation @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum hours of operation will also change as of September 2nd and the museum will begin offering daily programming Thursday-Monday . Click HERE to see what the new hours will be!

Savannah Children’s Museum Exploration Station, $7.50 per person ages 1 and older, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA, 31401. Next to Georgia State Railroad Museum,