Thursday, October 24, 2013.
5 PM until 10:30pm.

THINK PINK on Thursday, Oct. 24 for breast cancer awareness @ The Melting Pot of Savannah’s Ladies Night! Enjoy a fabulous four course fondue dinner starting at $34.95 per person. The Melting Pot will have fabulous raffle prizes from Estee Lauder & Belk as well as pretty pink drink specials!

The Melting Pot of Savannah will donate 10% of sales from this evening to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation in the fight against breast cancer. ***Reservations are highly recommended***

Stay connected with The Melting Pot of Savannah on Facebook here and on Twitter here.

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations, www.meltingpot.com/savannah The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Just arrived at @ Petite Feet , Savannah’s children’s shoe and accessories boutique : YOSI SAMRA FLATS.

Sizes from size 10 through 5 (Womans 7/8) Gorgeous & comfy!

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 advertiser.

Update: Winner is Cheryl Goodwin! Congratulations Cheryl! Please email us at anne@southernmamas.com.

Giveaway! This week, we’re giving a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader a family four pack of tickets to Disney on Ice presents Princess & Heroes in Savannah. The vouchers are good for the Wednesday night (Oct. 30), Thursday night (Oct 31) or Friday 10:30 AM morning (Nov. 1) shows.

To enter to win, check out our Fall 2013 Fun Guide by clicking here. Then visit our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page by clicking here; ‘Like’ the page; then tell us on our FB wall, which event from our Fall Fun Guide you are most looking forward to doing this Fall! Deadline to enter is noon Mon. Oct. 14. We’ll announce the winner here & on our FB page, so please check back to see if you won.

TICKETS FOR DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS PRINCESSES & HEROES ARE ON SALE NOW IN SAVANNAH

Eight Inspiring Princesses Find Happily Ever After in a magical ice show to be performed at the Savannah Civic Center October 30-November 3

Believing is just the beginning in Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes! Dreamers from Savannah will witness the magic when Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White all make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobatics.

With the help of the magical pixie Tinker Bell, the Disney Princesses embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Jasmine discovers a whole new world with Aladdin after meeting her unlikely hero in the marketplace. Prince Philip defeats the evil fire-breathing dragon Maleficent in a race to save his true love Aurora. Prince Eric breaks Ursula’s spell so that Ariel can remain part of his world. Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, Belle and Snow White also find happiness in this beautifully imagined ice show.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes features an incredible display of special effects, stunning set design and breathtaking choreography on the ice. Tickets are available at the Savannah Civic Center box office and Etix.com.
Ticket Prices: $15, $20, $25, $35, $45

DISCOUNT
Enjoying spine tingling tricks on ice with this savings treat! $12 Tickets on Wednesday AND Thursday! Come dressed as your favorite Princess and Hero to Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes.
(Discount not valid on VIP and Rinkside seating)

Show Times @ Savannah Civic Center:
Wednesday 10/30 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 10/31 7:30 p.m.
Friday 11/1 10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 11/2 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday 11/3 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

To learn more about Disney On Ice, log on to www.disneyonice.com, or visit Disney on Ice on Facebook and YouTube.

Looking for a pediatrician in Savannah, Pooler or Whitemarsh Island?

Pediatric Associates of Savannah has well-loved, trusted physicians in all three locations. New patients are welcome. Pediatric Associates main office in Savannah is open 365 days a year.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah’s doctors
Joseph Morrison Jr, MD, FAAP
Gustave Kreh, MD, FAAP
Robert Shelley, MD, FAAP
Michael DeMauro, MD, FAAP
Diane Savage-Pedigo, MD, FAAP
Paul Nave, MD, FAAP
Ben Spitalnick, MD, FAAP
J. Steven Hobby, MD, FAAP
Adria Wilkes, MD, FAAP
Mark Wilson, MD
Giselle Rosinia, MD, FAAP

More info here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, but ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.com On Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

Pregnancy has many physical challenges that can be eased and even eliminated with the use of Chiropractic Care.

If you are experiencing sciatica, SI joint pain and instability, pubic join pain, low back pain, rib/breathing problems, or upper back and shoulder pain, then Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center can help.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center offers all SouthernMamas.com readers a complimentary consultation and chiropractic evaluation to help you enjoy your pregnancy. Give Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center a call at 912-376-1506 or click here for more information.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center, a wellness center at heart located in Pooler & serving greater Savannah, 1147 US Highway 80 West, Pooler, Ga 31322, (912) 376-1506, email: info@RanickiChiropractic.com , www.RanickiChiropractic.com Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You & your family are invited to join the SCAD Museum of Art in the celebration of its second anniversary with a fun, free Family Day 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at 601 Turner Blvd, Savannah 31401.

From drawing superheroes to painting en plein air to traveling the world via green screen, the event has something for everyone.

Family Day coincides with the museum’s month-long membership campaign, which runs through Oct. 20. Museum membership offers a wide range of benefits, including access to world renowned artists, groundbreaking exhibitions, exclusive events, free admission and discounts, and the satisfaction of supporting one of Savannah’s most important cultural assets.

Below are the gallery activities, workshops and demonstrations that will be offered during the SCAD Museum of Art Family Day. For additional information about the event or museum membership, call 912.525.7191 or visit scadmoa.org.

·Scavenger Hunt: Art Detective – Become an art sleuth as you search through the galleries for clues and earn stickers as you go!

·Special Effects: Digital Explorer – Travel around the world to SCAD’s locations in Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste, France, and Hong Kong using green screen technology.

·Drawing: Character Creations – Learn to draw in comic book style with three drawing workshops, “How to Create a Superhero,” “Caricature” and “Monster Creation.”

·Performing Arts: The Mobb Line – Experience improv in the style of the popular television show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway.”

·Painting: En Plein Air – Explore the tradition of plein air painting with SCAD’s “Local Color” painting club.

·Sketching: Art and Architecture Inspiration – Sketch in the galleries with SCAD’s “It’s All on Paper” drawing club and learn how to achieve perspective and scale.

·Furniture Design: Digital Printing 3-D Models and Gallery Talk – Learn about the process of furniture design and the future of the industry with digital printing and 3-D models. Find out more about the museum exhibition featuring work by acclaimed designer Wendell Castle and the art of furniture design.

·Sculpture: Modular Slots – Use puzzle-like pieces called modular slots to assemble 3-D sculptural compositions.

SCAD Museum of Art
The SCAD Museum of Art is a premier contemporary art museum established to elevate art and design education for art enthusiasts around the world. Melding modern architecture with a historic 1853 railroad depot, the museum honors the past while showcasing world-renowned contemporary artists. Exhibitions range from painting and photography, to fashion, digital media and sculpture, complementing the artistic disciplines offered at the university. The museum also presents public programming year-round, including lecture series, film screenings, workshops and gallery talks. For more information about exhibitions, events and membership, visit scadmoa.org.

The Savannah Mall will celebrate the circus October 11-13 in the Center Court with an impressive display of miniature circus models created by artisans from Circus Model Builders International. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit www.savannahmall.com  or call 912-927-7467.

Organized in 1936, Circus Model Builders International has more than 750 members in the United States, Canada and several other countries. The organization’s mission is to preserve the history and the memories of the circus by building and displaying circus models.

The Savannah Mall display will feature more than a dozen tables with works by members from around the East, including South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. The intricate models are all made by hand, with each piece taking several weeks to complete. Among the handmade miniature circus models on display will be a 1950 Ringling Brothers menagerie with replicas of wagons, circus animals and more.

The Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467.

Win your little ROCKSTAR a free entry into KiDS ROCK Savannah, a one-mile fun run for children in grades K – 7, 2 PM Nov. 10 in Daffin Park.

To enter to win, visit the KiDS ROCK Facebook page by clicking here. Then on the wall, share your tip on how you encourage your child to stay fit and please say that SouthernMamas.com sent you.

Deadline to enter is midnight Thurs. Oct. 10. We’ll pick a winner & announce it here and on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page. So be sure to check back if you entered to win.

Registration for 2013 is open for KiDS ROCK Savannah.

2013 Event Information:
• Sunday, November 10, 2013
• Daffin Park in Savannah, GA
• Time: 2 PM
• Apply to be a Team Today! Read more below.

Finishing a marathon is child’s play with KiDS ROCK Savannah. This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line.  Register here.

Participants can become full marathon finishers by completing a 25.2-mile training program prior to race day or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal – just for finishing!

School/Team registration is now open. There is no fee to be a team, however you need a minimum of 10 registered participants. Being an official KiDS ROCK Team allows your team name to be listed in our registration system and allows you to pick-up your student’s race numbers and t-shirts. Please complete the online Intent To Form a Team Application. More info here.

For questions regarding team registration, please contact Christina at cmcgregor@competitorgroup.com .

Need something to dance and celebrate about?

Shannon Christopher Photography  is giving your family and your favorite charity a gift for this season. When you book a first light or last light weekday session from now until Nov. 21 you will receive $50 off and your favorite charity will receive $50, too.

Sessions are one hour at any location including your home or local hangout. Shannon’s sessions are true photojournalism as he encourages his clients to connect with each other, be in the moment and forget the camera entirely. To see more of his style visit his work at www.shannonchristopher.com

Sessions include a minimum of 100 edited image files and a personal viewing site for $300 (normally $350) with $50 going to your favorite charity. Due to limited availability, please email or call to reserve your session today at shannon@shannonchristopher.com or 706-580-1281.

Shannon Christopher’s portfolio can be seen at www.shannonchristopher.com Find him on Facebook by clicking here.  His nature work can be found at http://instagram.com/shanchrisphoto#  and is currently exhibiting at the Tybee Island Social Club until October 28th.

Shannon Christopher Photography, www.shannonchristopher.com, Shannon Christopher Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Most of the schools will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 21- 25^th.

Barnett’s Educational Supplies in Savannah has all the Red Ribbon Week supplies you need.

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales & products.

Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Dynamic new preschool, located at the Jewish Educational Alliance in Savannah

JEA Preschool Savannah will add a two day a week program for 16 month olds through two year olds on Tuesday and Thursday to its current preschool schedule. The new preschool, located at the Jewish Educational Alliance community center at 5111 Abercorn Street, opened its doors in August to serve young children and their families by providing premiere preschool programming.

JEA Preschool Savannah was created to provide for the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting. The age-appropriate curriculum, led by qualified and experienced teachers, will focus on literacy, writing, math, science, music, art and movement all within the special facilities of the JEA.

The dynamic preschool includes spacious classrooms and an innovative outdoor space where children can explore, interact with and connect to the environment. The preschool’s core curriculum will be available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended hours are available daily as early as 7 a.m. and until 6 p.m. to serve the needs of working families. JEA Preschool Savannah is open to both JEA members and non members.

About JEA Preschool Savannah
JEA Preschool Savannah, located in the Jewish Educational Alliance community center at 5111 Abercorn Street, opened its doors in August 2013. The school, which serves the needs of children ages 16 months through 4 years, focuses on the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting. The core curriculum, led by qualified and experienced teachers, is available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended hours are available daily from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on JEA Preschool Savannah, please call 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org or visit www.savannahjea.org.

JEA Preschool Savannah, 5111 Abercorn St., Savannah, www.savannahjea.org, 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org JEA Preschool is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Mr. Chuck Moore (BP Representative), Dyann Hunter and her son Malcolm Williams-Green, Super Bowl Champ Hubert Ginn and Sara Rubinstein (St. Andrew’s Upper School Head)

We here at SouthernMamas.com often hear from parents looking for an alternative to Savannah-Chatham public schools for their children. Here’s one way that qualifying students can attend local private schools: the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.

This month, Malcolm Williams-Green was awarded a BP-GOAL Scholarship to attend St. Andrew’s School for the 2013-2014 school year.

“We are thrilled to have Malcolm join the St. Andrew’s community,” said Mark Toth, Head of School. “I am confident that St. Andrew’s will provide the perfect setting for Malcolm to pursue his dream of attaining a strong academic foundation.”

The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program’s BP-GOAL Scholars Fund awarded 30 scholarships, enabling qualifying students to attend Georgia private schools for the 2013-2014 academic year. BP and its Castrol subsidiary, longtime education supporters, initiated this scholarship program in connection with Georgia GOAL in 2012, to provide Georgia parents with more options for the education of their children.

Each award amount is based on the tuition rate at the student’s chosen private school and his/her family’s demonstrated need. To be eligible to apply, applicants had to be enrolled in a Georgia public school, have income no more than 2 times the poverty guideline and have been accepted and sponsored by a qualified Georgia private school.

This year’s BP-GOAL scholarship recipients are from areas in Georgia where BP and its subsidiary Castrol do business. Additionally, the scholarship recipients demonstrate drive, motivation and strengths in math, science and technologies important to the energy industry.

Lisa Kelly, Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program president said, “It is important for students to have the option of a private school that fits their needs if they can’t achieve their full potential in their local public school. The Georgia legislature created this opportunity to improve educational outcomes and to allow families to put their children on paths to success.”

Kelly explained that the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program is the state’s leading student scholarship organization. Providing children throughout the Peach State with Greater Opportunities for Access to Learning (“GOAL”), the program has awarded close to 10,000 scholarships totaling more than $34 million since 2008.

For more info on the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, click here.

St. Andrew’s, a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school, is located on Wilmington Island. For more information on the Savannah private International Baccalaureate World School visit www.saintschool.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Storybook Art with Scribble Art Studio

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305 Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Professional artists from Scribble Art Studio will lead this hands-on art program. The session will feature the book, “Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters: a Lullaby” by Jane Yolen. FREE

Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31419 (behind Target at Savannah Mall)

Horsin’ Around is a volunteer run, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding to special needs individuals in Southeast Georgia. The group rides on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings. Their next session begins Oct 15, 2013.

Horsin’ Around has two upcoming events that are open to the public:

Oct 26, 2013: 6:30 – 8:30 Wines & Equines at 1032 John Carter Blvd, Bloomingdale, GA. The evening will consist of tasting delicious wine, sampling decadent desserts and a special demonstration from some of our riders as well as a meet and greet with our hoofed friends. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the event. Call 912-667-6721 or email horsinaroundboard@yahoo.com for tickets.

November 9, 2013. Strides to Rides Charity Walk at Lake Mayer. Registration and activities (such as duck pond and face painting) will begin at 11 am and the walk will begin at noon. Pre-registration is $20 or $25 the day of the event. T-shirts and lunch are included with registration. Teams are encouraged and the biggest rider team PRE-REGISTERED (with at least 10 members) gets a free session and the biggest non-rider team PRE-REGISTERED (with at least 10 members) gets a $100 restaurant gift card. Sponsorship is welcomed and needed by Oct 14 to assure advertising.

Horsin’ Around, 1032 John Carter Rd., Bloomingdale,  31302, (912) 748-7917, email horsinaroundboard@yahoo.com, www.horsinaround.org On Facebook here.

May Street Family Day in Savannah, 1-4 PM Oct. 19, 2013

A FREE Play Streets family carnival with games, music, art activities, and healthy produce from area farms. Wear a costume or come as you are –you can carpool over or come by bike!

Activities
◾Music
◾Forsyth Farmer’s Market vendors
◾Carnival Games and Activities for Kids
◾Kid’s Bicycle Games
◾Haunted Maze
◾Costume Making
◾Surprise Dance Performance
◾Tricycle Time Trials
◾Loop It Up Quilting Exhibition
◾Healthy Cooking Demonstration
◾Kid’s Nutrition Art activities
◾Farmer’s Market Scavenger Hunt
◾Bicycle Valet

May St., from Emerald St. to Anderson St.
Savannah, GA 31415

What is Play Streets?

Play Streets closes specific streets to traffic on a routine basis and open that space to the community, to encourage physical activity. They offer a high-impact approach to encouraging and increasing physical activity, particularly in neighborhoods that lack sufficient open space for activity. Savannah is one of ten cities nationwide selected as participants in the 2013 Play Streets Series. The series, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Partnership for a Healthier America, brings public events for families to the streets- giving children and families a chance to be active, and have fun!

Savannah Play Streets are brought to you by Well FED, City of Savannah, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Play Streets Partnership for a Healthier America

GET MORE INFO ABOUT UPCOMING PLAY STREETS EVENTS IN SAVANNAH BY CLICKING HERE.

On Tues October 15, Powder Puff Football at 6 p.m. on St. Andrew’s School campus will celebrate the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. During halftime of game, school families will celebrate and honor their mothers, sisters, friends and loved ones. All proceeds support Team Terri for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Great prizes, luminaries to honor loved ones and more. No cost to enter but donations accepted. 897.4941 for more information. St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah GA 31410

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Couture Mini Sessions with Angela Hopper Photography in Savannah.

You get to dress your child in a Haute style dress from Borrow Baby Couture for your session. After booking the session, you will go onto Borrow Baby Couture Website and their team will help you pick a fantastic outfit or dress for your child.

The dress will be ready for your little one at the session!

The session will be held at the Savannah Botanical Gardens on Eisenhower Drive. The Savannah Botanical Gardens just added a wonderful children’s garden for even more fun. If you’ve never been there, it is an ideal spot for portraits. Angela Hopper Photography will donate a portion of the session fees to the Gardens.

Please contact the studio to book your session: tel. 912-898-7878 or email info@angelahopperphotography.com . Enjoy more of Angela Hopper’s work by clicking here.

Angela Hopper Photography, www.angelahopper.com, 912.898.7878 or email info@angelahopperphotography.com, Angela Hopper Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Dr. Kelley Waldron, Lower School Head

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island has many features that we love. One that really makes us swoon here at SouthernMamas.com is how cleverly the school incorporates technology into the classroom. Which is why it wasn’t surprising last school year when St. Andrew’s was named Apple Distinguished School for the 2012-13 academic year for its use of the iPad and Apple technology as tools to create a relevant and engaging school experience for its students.

The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for schools that excel in areas of innovation, leadership and educational excellence, and demonstrate Apple’s shared vision of exemplary learning environments.

St. Andrew’s has implemented iPad usage for all of its students, pre-K through 12th-grade.

As Dr. Kelley Waldron, Lower School Head, said:
“The iPad is never a replacement for best practices or seen as the curriculum- it is a tool in the classroom. The value of this tool is that it allows teachers to differentiate instruction by offering extra challenge to a student ready to move on, or reinforcement of a skill or concept for a student who needs the extra time to understand and master it. The best apps engage students in variety of learning modalities- asking them to solve problems, kinesthetically move letters or numbers, engage creatively with the content, and work in a self-paced fashion.”

So we asked St. Andrew’s teachers to share some of the top apps they love. Here are their picks:

BB Magic Apps – Teach basic phonics, right to left reading and spelling, blending and sight words

Endless Alphabet App– Educational and entertaining at the same time

Tally Tots App – A counting app that offers 20 different activities

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School committed to being a leader in 21st Century teaching and learning, which includes a curricular focus on creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and character. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school, visit www.saintschool.com  or call 912.897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Drive-through Flu Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for October 10 in Savannah.

The drive-thru clinic will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, in the parking lot of the old health department (entrance to the flu vaccination clinic will be on Eisenhower Drive). No appointment is necessary. Cost for both the injectable (shot) and nasal spray form is $25. A high dose flu vaccine is also being offered for people ages 65 and older, and it is designed to provide the best protection for that age group. The high dose vaccine will be $40 per dose. Cash, check, Medicaid, Medicare, and State Health Benefit Plan will be accepted.

To save even more time at the drive-through clinic, residents can download and complete the flu vaccine consent form by going to www.gachd.org/chatham and clicking on the “Flu Vaccine Information” link on the Drive-through Flu Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for October 10.

Getting vaccinated against the flu is recommended for everyone six months of age and older. Neither the flu shot nor the nasal spray can cause the flu. The shot is approved for use in healthy people 6 months of age and older, people with chronic medical conditions, and pregnant women. The nasal spray is approved for use in healthy people 2 to 49 years of age who are not pregnant.

The flu virus is easily spread through coughs and sneezes and by touching something with the virus on it and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. That’s why good health habits are also important including staying home when you’re sick; avoiding close contact with people who are sick; coughing or sneezing into your elbow and not your hand; washing your hands often with soap and water; and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

For more information please call the Chatham County Health Department at 356-2441.

Kids can practice their reading skills with one of  Live Oak Public Libraries staff  registered therapy dogs.  For readers, ages 5 & older.

This is great opportunity to build confidence for the reluctant reader,

Always check with the branch for schedule changes. More details here.

Practice your reading skills with one of our registered therapy dogs.  Readers, ages 5 and up.

Islands Library, 897-6233
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m.

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305 Saturday, Oct. 19, 12 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Saturday, Oct. 26, 12 p.m.

Springfield Library, 754-3003 Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Monday, Oct. 21, 4:30 p.m

OCTOBER 26TH | DAFFIN PARK | 12-5PM

For the past 2 years in a row, The Savannah Food Day Festival is the largest in the United States!

Each October, The City of Savannah is treated to a large outdoor festival, that is free and open to the public. Attendees are treated to a live concert, featuring many of Savannah’s top musicians. The public is encouraged to bring their own canopy tents, seating or blankets and spend the day taking in the music, browsing the nearly 100 exhibitors and vendors and shopping at the Farmer’s Market. Attendees are also sure to find interest among the two dozen unique and completely free workshops and cooking classes, suitable for everyone, including the kids!

What is Food Day?

Think of it as an Earth Day – for food!

Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement toward more healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. This is a national grassroots mobilization backed by some of the most prominent voices for energizing the food movement. Each year in October, people gather at events big and small and from coast to coast in homes, schools, colleges, churches, city halls, farmers’ markets, supermarkets, and elsewhere to raise awareness about food issues and advocate for change.

Craving Change?

Spearheaded by the nonprofit, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Day is organized around 5 priorities:
◾Promote safer, healthier diets
◾Support sustainable and organic farms
◾Reduce hunger
◾Reform factory farms to protect the environment
◾Support fair working conditions for food and farm workers

For more details, view Well FED Magazine here.

The 2013 Savannah Food Day Festival is brought to you by Well FED & Center for Science in the Public Interest.

UPDATE: Winner is Kasey Suddath! Congratulations!!

Also Poppell Farms has a $2 off online coupon on their website. Click here.

This week Poppell family farms – the 10-acre labyrinth & activity-packed farm in Odum about six miles from Jesup – is giving away a family four pack of tickets to a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader!

Poppell Family Farms is the farm to visit for pumpkin patch fun. The grand opening for the 2013 Fall season is Oct. 5.

To enter to win FOUR tickets from SouthernMamas.com, please “like” Poppell Farms on Facebook by clicking here, then on their FB wall, share your favorite farm activity at Poppell or your favorite thing to during fall from ( Need hints? Check out our FALL FUN GUIDE by clicking here). Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you. We will pick winner by 11 AM this Fri. Oct. 4 & announce it here & on the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page. So please check back to find out if you entered to win.

New @ Poppell Farms this Fall 2013 season

“Cow Milking Contest” – race your friends milking our cow and see who can fill their bucket first!

“Animal Ranch Bouncer” – Have fun bouncing and playing with the farm animals.

“Honey Bee-Bee House” – A self-contained beehive (no-strays flying around) built with plexi-glass on both sides so that everyone can observe the farm’s little worker bees making honey.

New Restrooms – with BABY CHANGING STATIONS, Heat & Air Conditioning!

About Poppell Farms

Take a hayride to Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Linus in the pumpkin patch , ride the cow train, feed animals in the petting farm, try steer roping, Spyder Slyder and the all-time kids’ favorite, the popular crop hopper, which is giant jumping air pillow that has kids giggling upon their first bounce.

Special events each weekend including:
* Safety Day on Oct. 12 with emergency, fire and police vehicles on display. Details here.
* A-Maze-ing Race 5K and Pumpkin Patch Trot on Oct. 19. Details here.
* Halloween Party on Oct. 26. Costume Contest begin at 2 PM. Details here.

For admission costs, click here. The farm is @ 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, 31555.
For info or to make reservations, call 912.586.2215 or click here.

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Corn Maze
Poppell’s corn maze is intricate network of twists and turns carved into 10 acres of corn. It opens Oct. 5 2013. Because of all the rain this past summer, the corn is not has tall as it normally is, so it’s ideal for kids this year rather than adults.
Though the correct pathway can be walked in only 15 minutes, most wandering maze-goers will require about one hour to travel through more than three miles of twists, turns and decision points..

For admission costs, directions or more information please visit the farm’s website www.poppellfarms.com , e-mail popfarms1@windstream.net or call (912) 586-2215. **Follow Poppell Farms on Facebook by clicking here**

HOURS
2013 Schedule
Saturday, October 5 – Sunday, November 3, 2012

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Grand Opening of Owl About Kids –  new, funky boutique for trendy tots in downtown Savannah – will be Friday October 25, 2013.

Ribbon cutting will be held at 5:30 pm followed by refreshments and a door prize! A small craft table will be available for little ones while parents tour the store!

10% of the whole day’s proceeds will be donated to the local Ronald McDonald House!

About Owl About Kids

Owl About Kids – “Funky Finds for Trendy Tots” – is at 41 Drayton St, Savannah 31401.

Owl About Kids is a Savannah-based store that offers funky finds for trendy tots! They have a great selection children’s gifts.

At Owl About Kids, you will find quirky games and hair bows, along with practical and useful gear! All of their items are unique and affordable. You are bound to find the perfect treasure for the little tot in your life!

Stay connected & updated about Owl About Kids’ events & specials by “liking” their Facebook page by clicking here.

Owl About Kids, 41 Drayton St, Savannah 31401, (912) 233-8008, email OwlAboutKids@gmail.com, Owl About Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser