SouthCoast Health: Why you need an annual physical 

SouthCoast Health patient and cancer survivor Bernice Watson (pictured above) has one message for you: Never miss your annual check-up.

This retired school teacher says being diligent about her screenings likely saved her life.

In late 2016, a mammogram revealed a suspicious lump and the subsequent biopsy confirmed the bad news. Watson had Stage 2B breast cancer.

Your annual physical can be among the most important events of your year.

“It’s so important to keep your appointments,” SouthCoast Health patient and cancer survivor Bernice Watson also insists, “and I take every opportunity I can to remind other women to do the same. Early detection was the key to my good outcome.”

Learn more about why you need an annual physical here. 

If you’re due for your annual physical, or want to begin a yearly relationship with one of SouthCoast Health’s physicians, visit SouthCoast Health online to schedule an appointment, or call 912-691-3600.

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Toddler Tuesdays nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah

Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program  includes: singing, fingerplay, a story, an encounter with one of our animals, and a take-home craft.

Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM and registration is required. There are a limited number of spaces so reserve early!

UPDATE: Cost for the program is $5 for children and $5 for adults.

Registration is made online, but the program fees will be paid at the front booth on the day of, and not in advance, so please, if you know you won’t make your reservation, please call and cancel so organizers can open the space for someone on the waitlist.

See the 2022 Toddler Tuesday Schedule and register online here.

All adults are asked to please wear a mask at all times when indoors.

Questions about the program? Call 912-395-1517, or email michelle.kelly@sccpss.com

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Easter Day Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt @ Skidaway Island State Park

Bring your kids to Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah on Easter Sunday (April 16 2022) for a Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, 9AM-4:30PM.

Follow the clues and find the eggs along the trails for Skidaway Island State Park’s Easter Egg Hunt. Each egg will have a clue to help find the next egg. Children who find the golden egg at the end will receive a small prize. Please note that participants will not be collecting the eggs.

Parking fee: $5

Skidaway Is. State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411
Chatham County

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Calvary Baptist Temple in Savannah will host Journey to the Cross, a Bible-times Easter event for families, on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Ready to take your family back in time? Come to Journey to the Cross and experience Easter like never before. You’ll taste, see, and even smell what life was like when Jesus was alive. You’ll find stations and activities for all ages—so bring the whole family.

Come to Calvary on a journey to Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, April 10, immediately following the 10:15AM worship service. You and your family will discover more about Jesus’ incredible life, death, and resurrection as you journey together through this multisensory, hands-on experience. This is an unforgettable, interactive event that will deepen and enrich your family’s Easter experience.

Stay after for more family fun in the courtyard. There will be a cookout, fun and games for the whole family. Journey to the Cross begins at 1PM and ends at 3PM.

Register online @ Church Center or online here .

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Connect with your Library during National Library Week (April 4-8, 2022)!

Live Oak Public Libraries invites you to venture beyond books and discover your world. Check out free park and museum passes, learn a new language, or enjoy music and art programs.

Visit your local library or go online to liveoakpl.org.

Learn about free park and museum passes- including to Zoo Atlanta, Telfair Museums, Georgia State Parks & Center for Puppetry Arts – here. 

HURRY LIMITED TIME – KIDS SAIL FREE DEAL

Is cruising on your vacation wish list this year or next?? If so, Two Sisters Travel has the details on the BIGGEST deals, and now is the time to book an exciting Royal Caribbean cruise vacation!!

Take advantage of the popular Kids Sail Free AND up to $500 OFF plus 30% each guest. Select sailings on Oasis of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas offer free upgrades!

For families Royal Caribbean offers exciting amenities & entertainment designed with everyone in mind. For anyone seeking a more couples only escape there’s plenty of spaces onboard just for adults!

This deal is available on most itineraries including popular destinations like the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Europe, & more! No matter the adventure you’re seeking Royal Caribbean has it!

Hurry, let Two Sisters Travel book your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation now, availability is limited and this deal ends March 31.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241
Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/twosisterstravel

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Bug Fest @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum invites the public to attend Bug Fest, the annual family-friendly celebration buzzing with bug-themed crafts, activities and workshops. The event will be Sat. April 23 2022, 10AM-1PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah.

Learn about the importance of bees and other natural pollinators with the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association, enter the Insectarium with Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus Entomology class, learn about insectivores with Oatland Island Wildlife Center and enjoy bug-themed yoga with Savannah Yoga Center.

Savannah Children’s Museum educators will also deliver exciting programs and activities, such as the eat-a-bug club, insect activities and many other creepy-crawly programs throughout the day.

Food trucks will be on Sugar Beet Bluff picnic area, just outside of Savannah Children’s Museum’s entrance with food available for purchase.

Admission to Bug Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $10 for all guests 18 months and older. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find museum membership info here.

Purchase your Bug Fest tickets online here.

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SouthCoast Health Dietitian Rebekah Laurance

Updating Your Diet as You Grow Older

Want to stay happy, healthy, and ready to face whatever challenges come your way? Take a look at the following diet tips to follow as you grow older.

SouthCoast Health Dietitian Rebekah Laurance shares diet tips to follow as you grow older here.

Read more here. 

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SCADstyle 2022, April 4–6

The Savannah College of Art and Design announces SCADstyle 2022, the 16th edition of the university’s annual power-stacked design summit.

Taking place April 4–6 2022 with in-person and streaming events in Savannah and Atlanta, SCADstyle offers intimate access to today’s go-to design stars who offer insight on the top trends heating up in 2022.

From beauty, fashion, and footwear to architecture, advertising, and beyond, SCADstyle covers the hottest design domains, engaging the SCAD community in thrilling talks and panels on contemporary practices and future innovations, as well as career-making networking opportunities with design leaders across creative industries.

This year’s SCADstyle event also coincides with the announcement of the new SCAD sneaker design minor launching in Spring 2022.

To commemorate the announcement, SCADstyle includes two sneaker-focused programs including an alumni panel in Savannah on April 5 featuring industry leaders Zaneta Horne, Cesar Idrobo, Carson Whittaker, and Quintin Williams.

Learn more here. 

Follow @scaddotedu and use #SCADstyle to join the conversations on Instagram and TikTok.

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SCADstyle 2022 schedule, Savannah
All events are free and open to the public.

MON., APRIL 4
11AM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.: Self-Made: Decoding the Power of Dress with Elle fashion features director Véronique Hyland
2:30PM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.: Beauty Marks: Unique Revelations for Next-generation Influencers with today’s top beauty pros
6PM @ Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. : Reframing Utopia: Evolving Aesthetics of Blackness with art critic Antwaun Sargent and photographer Tyler Mitchell

TUES. APRIL 5
11:30AM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.: Building Momentum: Reclaiming Architecture for Women and Designers of Color with architect and Beyond the Built Environment founder Pascale Sablan
2:30PM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.: Up Your Game: The Future of Sneaker Design with SCAD alumni
6PM @ Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. : Iconic: Being Authentically You in the Art World with pop artist Ashley Longshore

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On Stage and Behind the Scenes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

New classes begin Monday, April 4, welcoming young artists of all ages, interests, and experiences. From acting to dance to songwriting, sign up for youth spring classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center. 

New featured classes for Spring 2022:

Songwriting (Wednesdays, Ages 14+)
Put your thoughts to words and your words to song! This 8-week class will guide you through the creative steps of songwriting. Bring your ideas, lyrics, poetry, and a sense of imagination as we direct those into creating your very own original song. Instrument is optional (a keyboard and guitars will be available), no experience necessary!

Acting: Character Development (Wednesdays 13-18)
Teen actors of all levels are welcome to this fun series covering the importance of physical awareness and functional movement patterns in acting. Through imagination, games, and movement-based exercises, students will learn to develop their characters as well as gain confidence for the stage.

Plus Brazilian Drumming, Jazz, and Choreography are back for teens, and dance classes for ages 2-5 have been added!

Learn more and register online here. 

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Live life as a SCAD student this summer!

This summer, your high school student can develop their creative vision and experience all the perks of being a SCAD student with these SCAD pre-college programs.

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SCAD Rising Star programs for high school juniors 

Over five weeks, SCAD Rising Star students enroll in two courses and earn college credit. Courses are taught by SCAD faculty in inspiring SCAD spaces, and students live in residence halls. Rising Star students have access to industry-standard technology and resources, including 4K cameras, 3D printers, and the full Adobe Creative Suite. Open to current high school juniors.

Apply today here. 

Rising Star dates:
June 19-July 22
Atlanta and Savannah

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SCAD Summer Seminars for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors 

During SCAD Summer Seminars, participants choose two weeklong workshops from a palette of academic programs, including animation, fashion, film and television, graphic design, illustration, interior design, photography, sequential art, and more. During nightly activities, connect with creatives from around the world. Open to current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Register today here. 

Atlanta sessions:
Session I: June 12-17
Session II: June 26-July 1
Session III: July 10-15
Session IV: July 17-22

Savannah sessions:
Session I: June 12-17
Session II: June 26-July 1
Session III: July 10-15
Session IV: July 17-22
Session V: July 24-29

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Learn more about these and other SCAD pre-college programs here. 

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Summer Dance Camp 2022 @ The Studio Savannah

Jazz. Ballet. Tap. Acro. The Studio Savannah Dance Camp will offer it all & more this Summer 2022 @ their new location: 5201 Waters Ave Savannah GA 31404 (corner of 66th & Waters Ave)​

Reserve your spot today. Register online here.

Options include:

Summer ACRO Camp (Beginner) 
For ages 3-5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 6-10
9AM-Noon
COST: $200
EARLY BIRD: $175 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.

SUMMER DANCE CAMP
For ages 3-9
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 13-17
9AM-3PM
Early Bird Special: $285 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.

Summer Acro Camp (Intermediate/Advanced)
For ages 6-11
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 6-10
1-4PM
COST: $200
EARLY BIRD: $175 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.

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Questions? Call 912 216 1216 or email elyse.thestudio@yahoo.com

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New Pre-K Program @ Savannah Classical Academy

Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) will offer a tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program for the 2022-23 school year. Our program is not a Georgia Lottery funded program. Pre-K students will be introduced to appropriate and content-rich academic instruction, which will prepare them for successful entry into Kindergarten.

· Serving 22 Pre-K students

· Led by a professionally qualified Early Childhood or Elementary Education teacher, supported by a qualified teaching assistant

· Offering the opportunity to benefit from an early learning experience supported by SCA’s core virtues

· Including instructional activities in core subject areas, active learning experiences, and off-campus events

Children enrolled in SCA’s Pre-K program will have priority enrollment into our kindergarten program. A $50 application fee is required.

Apply online here. 

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Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Spring 2022 Season is now open for children ages 2-8!

Soccer Shots Savannah is kicking off the season and wants your child to join in on Soccer Island.

Soccer Shots Savannah will continue to take a variety of precautions to keep both children and staff safe.

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about the program! Or go straight to the enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.

Soccer Shots Savannah has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!

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FREE Soccer Day, March 26

Want to try the program and meet Soccer Shots Savannah awesome coaches before you enroll? There will be a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on Sat. March 26 2022 for all children ages 2-8! You must preregister for this free event. Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.”

Questions? Contact Rachel Wright, 762.333.1177, rwright@soccershots.com

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High Cotton Kids consignment in Savannah now has new weekly store hours.

HCK will continue to add new inventory daily, too! This includes a newly added Women’s boutique section, too!

Discount Days will be added sporadically and will be announced at a later date.

Come see what great deals and hidden treasures High Cotton Kids has for you!

2164 E Victory Drive
www.highcottonkids.com

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Musical Theater Summer Camps 2022 in Savannah & Pooler

Savannah Children’s Theatre will offer musical theater summer camps 2022 in Pooler, too.

Register online here.

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Spring 2022 Youth & Teen Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center 

Registration is now open for Spring 2022 Classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. New this year are dance and movement classes for little ones.

Classes begin April 4 2022. Your favorites are returning, plus new dance and movement classes for ages 2-3 and 4-5 years.

Classes include: Youth mixed visual art, homeschool biweekly art class, youth and teen clay, teen songwriting, parent/child movement, pre-ballet. And more!

Youth and Teen classes run 6 weeks

Adult and Teen/adult classes run 8 weeks

View classes and register today here.

Classes are @ Savannah Culture Arts Center
201 Montgomery St., Savannah, GA

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Summer Soccer Camps 2022

Tormenta FC Academy summer camps are fantastic experiences for both veteran and new soccer players.

Full-day soccer camps also include a FREE soccer ball and the afternoon being indoor soccer play.

With programming in Georgia and South Carolina throughout the summer, Tormenta offers the perfect program for you. Learn more and register online here

Half and full-day options are available in numerous locations: Savannah, Pooler, Southbridge, Islands, Skidaway Is., as well in South Carolina in Hilton Head Is., Bluffton, and Hardeeville.

See the sessions and register online here. 

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SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, June 4 2022

Dream up fantastic worlds with your child at SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, 11AM on Sat. June 4 2022 @ SCAD Museum of Art.

Treat the little artist in your life to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the work on view.

Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.

For more information, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.

Learn more here. 

Summer Saturday Storytime dates @ 11AM: June 4; July 2; Aug. 6.

SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah

Details here.

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The 41st SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival will be Sat. April 23 2022 in Savannah’s Forsyth Park, located between Drayton and Whitaker streets

During this beloved Spring tradition, SCAD students, alumni, and local high school students claim their concrete canvases and transform Forsyth Park into a colorful landscape for a chance to win prizes.

Come see the chalk-art displays. Free & open to the public.

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2022 Georgia Tech Savannah Summer Programs

Georgia Tech Savannah will continue to offer both virtual and in-person programs in summer 2022. Both virtual programs (STEAM Whistle Workshops) and in-person programs will run June 6-July 22 2022. Programs available for rising 3rd-12th graders.

On-Campus Summer Programs

Every week-long program is uniquely themed to provide a full summer of STEM/STEAM fun and learning for everyone. Additionally, all programs now include a meaningful take-home component so that participants can continue to expand their STEM/STEAM knowledge long after the week is over.

See all the descriptions for programs here. All programs will be located at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus. Each day will run from 8:30 AM – 3PM and all parents/guardians will be invited to a student showcase on Friday starting around 1:30PM.

2022 programs include:
MakerCamp (3rd-5th Grades)
Artbotics (3rd-5th Grades)
Make It, Move It (6th-12th Grades)
Exploring Music Through STEM (6th-8th Grades)
3D Design & Printing (6th-8th Grades)
IoT and You (6th-12th Grades)
Robotics Camp (3rd-5th Grades)
LEGO Robotics (3rd-5th Grades)
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Learn more or register online here. 

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah-Pooler area? See the patient family review above of Coastal Pediatrics  which has offices in Savannah & Pooler.

If you would like to join the Coastal Pediatrics practice, but are unsure if they are participating providers with your insurance, check their list of accepted insurances here.

If you do not see your insurance on their list, please contact their office and check with the receptionist to see if they accept your insurance before making an appointment.

If you already know that Coastal Pediatrics accepts your insurance and you would like to make a new patient appointment, please call 912-353-7744 to schedule the appointment.

Learn more here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Irish Playdate ☘️ + Spring Giveaway! 🌷

Enter your child to win a TOTALLY FREE month of Kindermusik Savannah in April 2022.
Deadline for entries is March 31 2022 at 12:00 AM! Enter to win online here.

This April, Kindermusik with 88 Keys is offering a free month of classes in April to one random winner. Anyone may enter with a child aged 0-7 years! Limit of 1 child per family; only 1 entry permitted.

Winner must be available to attend on at least one of these days Kindermusik offers classes. You choose the class of your choice and attend it once per week. Included in the prize is the digital online home materials that correspond with the month of classes. See the April 2022 class schedule below. The winner will be randomly selected and notified by text and/or email on March 31st, 2022!
APRIL 2022 CLASS SCHEDULE:
Mondays at 10AM: Sing & Play, ages 0-7
Mondays at 11AM: Cuddle & Bounce, ages 0-24 months
Mondays at 4PM: Move & Groove, ages 4-7
Tuesdays at 10AM: Sing & Play, ages 0-7
Tuesdays at 11AM: Cuddle & Bounce, ages 0-24 months
Wednesdays at 10AM: Sing & Play, ages 0-7

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Irish Playdate, March 26

Kindermusik with 88 Keys in Savannah is celebrating Irish and Celtic music in their March playdate: Rig-a-Jig-Jig!

To be held only once on Sat. March 26 2022 at 10AM.

Get ready to explore rain and rainbows, leprechauns and gold, flutes and bagpipes, hornpipes and jigs. An explosion of musical excitement, you won’t want to miss this fun class!

All children receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift coupon.

Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!

Enroll online at kindermusikwith88keys.com .

Never been to a weekly class? Your first visit is free! Text 912-432-5885 for more info!

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

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Free parade & party in Lafayette Square, Savannah 

The annual Savannah Local Author Day & Flannery Birthday Party is back!

With a local author day sponsored by The Book Lady Bookstore, the Flannery O’Connor outdoor fair and the quirkiest parade in Savannah will be Sun. March 27, 1-4PM in Lafayette Square in downtown Savannah.

This free event that’s open to the public will feature creative activities, vendors, and lots of Flannery costumes. The annual celebration of acclaimed author and Savannah native Flannery O’Connor’s birthday will offer free family fun, live music, a wacky parade, birthday cake, and more.

Local and regional authors will be on hand and you are invited to stroll around the book tables and meet poets, children’s book authors, and fiction and nonfiction writers.

You’ll also be welcomed to visit the Flannery O’Connor Home (free) to view Flannery’s Depression-era childhood home.

Live music throughout the event provided by singer-songwriters and musicians from Savannah local bands.

Attendees are invited to walk in the parade, bring handmade signs and sing along.

Costumes inspired by Flannery O’Connor characters, settings or the author’s life are optional & encouraged.

This event is free and open to the public!