Free Family Day @ Jepson Center will be Sept. 6.

Telfair Museums will host a free Family Day at the Jepson Center for the Arts as part of its monthly Free Family Day series, which is free and open to the public. The event is free of charge. More info here.

September Family Day:

September 6
Playing with Photography
Jepson Center

Come play at the museum! The photographs of Helen Levitt capture children at play on New York streets in the years before air conditioning and video games. You can explore an assortment of vintage games and toys, and get behind the lens to take some photos of your own.

Jepson Center, Savannah, 31401 , www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Announcing all new April themes for Kindermusik in Savannah parent & me early childhood music sessions.

Weekly studio classes:
Mondays, 9:30am: class for babies 0’s and 1’s will be doing “Music Makes My Day”. We will be exploring Baby’s daily routines (naptime, mealtime, etc.) and how to add spark to those daily repetitive occurrences!

Mondays, 10:20am: class for toddlers 2’s and 3’s will be doing “Family and Friends”, where 3 of the things that bring joy to toddlers’ lives come together: Family, Friends and Music!

All new families are welcome to attend a free trial class.

April Playdate

Also, announcing April’s once-a-month Kindermusik playdate:

Theme for April will be “April Showers: Playdate’s OURS!” and the group will explore a rain theme, including splashes in puddles, storms, water, and maybe a wee bit of sunshine too. It will be Monday, April 21, at 11:10am. All participants will receive an instrument, a download card for 10 Kindermusik songs, and a BONUS gift at the end of class! Class cost is $15.00 per child, with siblings available at only $5.00 each!

Online enrollment : www.88keysga.com (click on the Kindermusik link).

Questions? Contact 912.988.KEYS (5397) or music@88keysga.com .

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com,  912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Bring the kids to A Century of Sentries: 100 Years of Fort Jackson Guarding Savannah. Experience the lives of the soldiers stationed at Fort Jackson during the American Revolution, War of 1812, and the Civil War. Children’s activities included!
April 19-20, 2014

Where
Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA 31404
912.232.3945

For hours & admission costs, click here.

Coastal Heritage Society manages Old Fort Jackson, a historic fort located on the Savannah River three miles east of downtown Savannah, www.chsgeorgia.org/, Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Golf summer camp @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin looks like a kid’s dream.  On Monday, Wednesday & Friday, the campers play golf. On Tuesday & Thursday, they spend the day at the Westin enjoying tennis, swimming, arts & crafts, Frisbee football. Sweet!

Sessions are 9 AM-Noon.
June 16-20
July 7-11
July 21-25
For ages 5-12.

Cost:
$175 for 5-day camp
$150 for 3-day camp (golf only)

Pre-register to receive 10% off all 3 camps. Contact Paul Killgallon for more information or to register. Call 912.201.2240 or click here.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheClubAtSavannahHarbor, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA SUMMER CAMPS 2014, CLICK HERE.

Spring Junior Golf Clinics 2014 at The Club at Savannah Harbor.

Bring your little ones out for some fun and education about the game of golf. Cost is $35 per clinic and includes snacks after each clinic.

Clinic dates are:
April 15th, 29th
May 13th, 27th
4:30-6 pm.

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com or click here.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com https://www.facebook.com/TheClubAtSavannahHarbor, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’ve been meaning to master golf.
Or at least improve your game.

Here’s how – Saturday morning golf clinic at The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin.  All skill levels welcome. Enjoy a full hour clinic with a PGA instructor and free use of ladies Callaway clubs – just for $20.

Make it a girls’ day out. After all, you’ll also receive 25% off food & beverages in Legends Bar, Champions Grill and from the beverage card and special greens fees on the day of your lesson: nine holes with cart rental is just $30. Or make it even a better workout by opting to walk the course & pay just $20 for nine holes, based on availability.

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com or click here.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheClubAtSavannahHarbor, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

  Savannah’s Clay Spot is your go-to studio for pottery classes for kids & teens.

Kids with Clay, Ages 6-10
Kid’s will have a blast expressing themselves artistically though the medium of clay. While building social, critical thinking and technical skills young students will create whimsical, fun, colorful works of art created both on and off the potter’s wheel.
Tuesdays, September 9-October 7, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $110

Tuesdays, October 14-November 18, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $110
Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes On-line

Pre Schooler’s Fun with Clay, Ages 3-5
Savannah’s Clay Spot invites your young artist to set their playdough
aside and dive into the “real thing”! Let them feel like a”big kid” by working in a child friendly, professional ceramic studio where they will create wonderful keepsake works of art.
Mondays, September 8- October 6, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $110

Mondays, October 13- November 17, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm
6 weeks $110
Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes On-line

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Teens with Clay, Ages 10-16
Students will learn fundamental techniques with hand building and throwing basic forms on the potter’s wheel. Youth will be challenged to create dynamic surface decorations using glazes, slips and applied elements.
Thursdays, September 4-October 9, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $110

Thursdays, October 23-December 4, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm
6 weeks $110
Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes On-line

Fun with Clay for Kids and Parents, Ages 4-10
Kids along side their parent will have a great time being expressive with clay that will be fired and finished with non toxic food safe glazes. The class will serve a great introduction to working with clay both on and off the potter’s wheel. This creative experience will provide lasting memories and fabulous collaborative works of art.
Wednesdays, September 10-October 8
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $140
Two Children and a Parent $160

Wednesdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm
October 22-November 26, 2014 6 weeks $140
Two Children and a Parent $160
Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes On-line

Home School Clay Class
Let Friday mornings at Savannah’s Clay Spot be your child’s creative classroom. Students from various home school groups can come together and express themselves artistically through the medium of clay. Although this is a hands on art class, this clay course also include lessons in history, math, anatomy, and chemistry. Student will get the opportunity to create works both on and off the potter’s wheel.
Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am,
September 5- October 10, 2014
6 weeks $140

Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am
October 24- December 5, 2014 6 weeks $140
Ask about Sibling Discounts

Click here for more info or to register online.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com , 1305 Barnard St. Savannah,  31401, tel 912-509-4647 Savannah’s Clay Spot is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Celebrate culture at SCAD’s 2014 International Festival
Sat. April 5 2014
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Forsyth Park in Historic Savannah between Whitaker and Drayton streets.
This event is free and open to the public.
Fees for food & other concessions.

The 16th annual International Festival hosted by the International Student Services Office will feature traditional cuisine, music and performances that reflect SCAD international students’ home countries.

Participating restaurants:
◾ Sushi Zen
◾ Taste of India
◾ Ruan Thai Cuisine
◾ The Mirage
◾ Carlito’s Mexican Bar & Grill
◾ Asian River
◾ Persepolis

Activities and other entertainment:
◾ Global fashion showcase
◾ Art and cultural displays
◾ SCAD Drumline
◾ Cuisine from around the world

Featured performances:
◾ ReggaeInfinity
◾ Hac Long Duong Lion Dance
◾ Mystik NRG
◾ DJ Omar Richardson

FOR MORE SAVANNAH FREE KIDS’ SPRING EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Savannah Yoga Center – now in Savannah & Pooler

Parent & Me Yoga Classes

Mondays – Savannah
10 AM-11:15AM Toddlers & Me Yoga
11:30 AM-12:45PM Infant & Me (Pre-Crawlers)

Pregnancy Yoga

Pregnancy Yoga Rolling Series (start anytime!)
Savannah, 6-7:15pm Thursdays Pregnancy Yoga Series (sign up online) Details here.

Yoga & Art Classes at the same time with SYC Pooler and Scribble Arts Pooler!

Details at www.thescribbleartstudio.com

Pregnancy Yoga

Pregnancy Yoga Workshops
Pooler Saturday 1-3 PM. Details here.
Sept. 20
Nov. 1

Details, Pricing & Registration for all of the above classes: www.savannahyoga.com (912) 232-2994

Savannah Yoga Center, 1319 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 & 111 Canal St. #101, Pooler, GA 31322
Email info@savannahyoga.com  and be sure to mention the POOLER location! (912) 232-2994, email savannahyoga@gmail.com , www.savannahyoga.com Savannah Yoga Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Sunday, April 20

Celebrate Easter at The Melting Pot of Savannah with your family.

The Melting Pot of Savannah will be open noon to 4 p.m. They’ll feature their Crave Combo including Salad, Cheese, a premium dipper plate, chocolate fondue all for $23.50 per person.

Make reservations by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah (912) 349-5676

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.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER 2014 EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE.

Easter Egg 5k & Family Fun Fest
Lake Shore Neighborhood, Port Wentworth
Sat April 19 2014
Open to the public

Benefits:
•Kids Run
•Electronic Non-Chip Timing
•The ERS Custom Race Bib with awesome Free stuff
•First time race course

Schedule:
Packet Pickup: 10am to 6pm Friday Prior to the Race Location TBD
Race Day Registration opens: 7:00am
Close of Race Day Registration 8:45am
Race Start 9:00am

Endurance Race Services Savannah is Savannah’s stop for 5k, 10k, Halfs and fun runs including Mud Runs. They provide management, registration and event promotion service for local charity races here.

Enjoy the Endurance Race Services Race Guarantee
No Fear Race Registration, Signed up for an ERS Race and find you can’t run it for any reason, we will refund 100% of the race price up until the close of online registration. You can transfer your registration to another runner or your registration value to another race which will save you the additional credit card and website convenience fee.

Have questions about Easter Egg 5k? Contact Endurance Race Services by clicking here.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER 2014 EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE.

The Melting Pot of Savannah is the perfect restaurant to begin the perfect prom night out! Hundreds of students enjoy the annual tradition with us. The Melting Pot prides itself on providing outstanding service and treatment of our prom clientele. Parents can rest assured that alcohol will not be served at any prom table.

Prom PACKAGE
$32 per student*
3 Course Dinner
Choice of Cheese Fondue
Royal Entree – Premium Filet Mignon, Breast of Chicken, Pacific White Shrimp, Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli
Choice of Chocolate Fondue
Complimentary Specialty Drink (non-alcoholic)

To arrive at prom at the desired time, students should allow two hours for dining plus travel time to the homecoming. Larger parties should allow an additional 30 minutes.

Make reservations by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah (912) 349-5676

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

*All prom pricing does not include tax or gratuity. Not valid with other promotions. Prom promotion only available to students on the day of their prom.

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.

You and your family are invited to “Walk with Jesus,” an Easter event for families, 2 PM on Saturday April 12, 2014 at First Christian Church in Savannah. FREE & open to the public.

You and your family are invited to walk with Jesus from his entrance into Jerusalem to the discovery of his empty tomb. Discover Easter and the events leading up to it in a way you and your children will never forget!

The perfect way to prepare for Holy Week! Free! Fun! Family-oriented! Please call at 912-236-8271 or contact Pastor Heath at pastor.heath.fcc@gmail.com  if you have questions.

First Christian Church, 711 E. Victory Drive in Savannah, www.facebook.com/FCCofSavannah First Christian Church Preschool is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER 2014 EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE.

Everyone loves a GIVEAWAY!

Head over to Coastal Kids Market’s Facebook page by clicking here and tell them what you hope to find at the sale and you’ll be entered to win 2 preview tickets and a $25 gift certificate.

Winner will be randomly selected and announced on Facebook at noon this Friday, March 28th. Consignor registration is open though Sunday, March 30th at midnight. Click here to register.

Based on popular demand, CKM has moved to a NEW easy to find location: The Ramada Inn – 301 Governor Treutlen Rd Pooler, GA 31322

Spring 2014 Sale hours are:
Wednesday, April 2nd: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Consignors/Volunteers ONLY
Thursday, April 3rd: 5:00pm Charity Hour – $10 entry fee that CKM will donate to The Dream Campaign 6 pm – 8 pm – open to the public
Friday, April 4th: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
**Select items half-price on Saturday

Coastal Kids Market, Upscale Spring 2014 Consignment Sale is April 3-5 , Pooler, GA, http://coastalkidsmarket.com/ (912) 655-4686, email contacts@coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

For more local Easter 2014 events, click here.

Free admission to Georgia Buffalo Ranch on Family Fun Day, 10 AM-5 PM Sat. April 5 2014. There are fees for concessions, buggy tours  & hay rides.

Georgia Buffalo Ranch is open to the public. Bring the kids out to the Georgia Buffalo Ranch to take a ranch tour, feed the buffalo or visit the Trading Post, meet Belle the Donkey & her buddy Donkey.
Spring 2014 Hours for the Georgia Buffalo Ranch & Trading Post.
Wednesday – Friday ~ 10am – 4pm
Saturday’s ~ 10am – 5pm

Georgia Buffalo Ranch, 11495 US Hwy 17, Townsend, Ga 31331 tel: (855) 242-2833 email GeorgiaBuffalo@gmail.com , www.GeorgiaBuffalo.com

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREE SPRING 2014 EVENTS PAGE BY CLICKING HERE.

Scribble Art Studio Summer Camp 2014 in Savannah & Pooler. Sign up by clicking here for June & July 2014 camps. Camps are 10am-1pm Locations: Downtown 37th St or Pooler For Ages 4-7

Cost: $150 for One Week at Scribble!

Discounts
*10% off Sibling Discount
*15% off Early Bird Discount [for sign-ups before May 1st]
* 1/2 off when you sign-up with a friend [for sign-ups before May 1st]
*20% off when you sign-up for a week with us and the Clay Spot (Only the best discount applies)

Pay your deposit online here.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE SUMMER CAMPS 2014, CLICK ON OUR NEW SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE HERE.

The Academy of Dance will perform Beauty & the Beast on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2 PM at the historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street, Chippewa Square. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling 912-335-7323 or emailing sepistis@aol.com.

This is an ideal 90 minute performance for school field trips and homeschooled students. Cost is $5 per student with chaperones being free of charge.

The Academy of Dance in Savannah offers ballet classes at their studio at 74 W. Montgomery Crossroads (across from Summit Gymnastics) and will offer a variety of summer camps (listed in the SouthernMamas Summer Camps 2014 guide here.)

1 in 88 Children is diagnosed with Autism.

Stoller Strong Moms in Savannah plans to to help Autism Speaks figure out why!

In Columbus, GA, Stroller Strong Moms will host a race to benefit Autism Speaks. There is a Virtual Run option for those who do not live near Columbus. Savannah is on board with the Virtual Run! On FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH AT 7:30PM AT FORSYTH PARK, Stroller Strong Moms will host a GLOW IN THE DARK Virtual 5K run/walk for Autism. All the blue glow you can imagine will be PROVIDED.

Participants are asked to follow the link below to register for the virtual run. Once registered they will receive confirmation and a printable bib. They will also be mailed a race t-shirt on April 19th, the day after the race in Columbus!

Registration is only $20 and ALL of the proceeds will go to Autism Speaks!

To register for the virtual run, click here .

There will be HUGE PRIZES for the participants who get the most amount of friends and family to sign up (near or far). Click here for the Facebook event for Light Up Savannah for Autism & please let Stroller Strong Moms know if you are coming!

Stroller Strong Moms looks forward to having you all at this event.

Let’s light up SAVANNAH blue for Autism!

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

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

We love this FREE annual Savannah kids’ event: Teddy Bear Hospital

The 24th Annual Teddy Bear Hospital will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, April 5, Memorial University Medical Center. It’s sponsored by The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.

Children age 10 and younger are invited to bring their favorite toy to a mock hospital for a checkup. The children learn about the hospital and get to visit with many other community volunteers, including firefighters, police officers, rescue dogs, and more.

FOR MORE SPRING 2014 SAVANNAH KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale is a great place to find amazing deals on gently-used Spring/Summer clothing or children’s furniture or toys or books.

The dates of this year’s Spring sale are March 28th and March 29th. Little Lambs sale benefits First Presbyterian Preschool on Washington Avenue in Savannah’s Ardsley Park.

If you would like more information about shopping, selling or volunteering at the sale, please click here to learn more.

Little Lambs organizers are looking forward to another great sale this spring and are excited to see returning sellers and shoppers!

Stay connected by ‘liking” Little Lambs on Facebook by clicking here!

Sale location
First Presbyterian Church
520 Washington Avenue Savannah, GA

Sale dates
Sale opens to the public Friday, March 28, 9 AM-2 PM and 5:30-7:30 PM
Saturday, March 29, 9AM-Noon (Many items 50% off)

Sign up to Volunteer at Little Lambs Here!

Little Lambs Spring 2014 Consignment Sale, First Presbyterian Preschool, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, http://fpcschool.com/little-lambs/ On Facebook here.

Blessings In A Book Bag Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Healthy Body Healthy Minds Extravaganza

Healthy Body Healthy Minds will be held on March 29 from 12-3pm at the West Broad Street YMCA.

This is a community wide event which is free and open to the public that will include: family friendly activities for all ages, local media specialist and talents, exhibits and activities provided by local organizations, businesses, the BIBB staff and board members.

The mission: to register as many people in the community for affordable health care and to raise consciousness amongst the inner city community on the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy life style.

Healthy Body Healthy Minds is an informational health fair and field day that will include; Assistance in registering for affordable health care, free food, health screenings, line dance classes, Zumba lessons, Salsa lessons, a massive tug of war competition; an Uno tournament, prizes, live entertainment by Infallible Funk, Natural hair seminars and a runway show by Natural hair specialist Alia. To get more information and to find out how to volunteer go to www.blessingsinabookbag.org

Sponsors include Clear Channel Communications, Curtis V. Cooper, JC Lewis, Hands On Savannah, SAMS Club, Strength Of Nature, Savannah State University, Savannah Technical College, and the West Broad Street YMCA.

About Blessings in a Book Bag
Blessings In A Book Bag (BIBB) is a newly developed non-profit organization in Savannah Georgia. BIBB feeds over 50 students and families at Otis Brock Elementary every Friday afternoon. Monday through Friday students eat at school but on the weekends the need is still there. The organization provides 50 students with book bags filled with easy to prepare, nonperishable foods to sustain them and their families over the weekends so that on Monday morning students return back to school nourished and ready to learn.
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MISSION: Blessings in a Book Bag Inc. wants to insure that impoverished elementary school children are fed on the weekends throughout the school year.
VISION: Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program.
Contact: Tonya Ferguson, PR Director 912-631-8983 /blessinginabookbag@gmail.com

You’re invited to a huge Easter Egg Hunt at Grayson Stadium in Savannah’s Daffin Park.

LifeBridge Church is partnering with the Sand Gnats to hold the event in Grayson Stadium at 1401 E Victory Dr., Savannah, 31404 on Saturday, April 19, 11am – 1pm.

The event will include several hunts, separated by age groups. In addition, the local band “Tell Scarlet” will play.

There will be inflatables and a visit from Gnate the Gnat and the Easter Bunny! The event is free and all are welcome.

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS 2014 & KID-FRIENDLY EASTER EVENTS, CLICK HERE.  (Easter 2014 is April 20 2014)