Turtle Tuesdays
Most Tuesdays in December (exceptions: Dec. 24 and 31) & January, 2-3PM
Meet a new turtle that’s native to the Georgia coast most Tuesdays in December and January at the UGA Aquarium! Turtle talks begin at 2 p.m. and include a feeding at the aquarium’s freshwater turtle pond as well as an opportunity to interact with one of the aquarium’s ambassador turtles. Register here. 

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411

Toddler Touch Tanks, 9-10AM
Most Thursdays in December (exception: Dec. 26) & January
Explore the coast with your child in a unique setting perfect for inspiring wonder and curiosity! During select Thursdays in December and January, marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host toddler programs specifically designed with our youngest visitors in mind. Activities and topics covered will be different each week. Register here.

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411

Travel back to 1863 for a holiday visit to Cockspur Island as Fort Pulaski National Monument in Savannah presents special holiday programming on Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd. Experience the fort at its festively decorated best and listen to music, learn about Christmas during the Civil War, see cannon demonstrations, and participate in family activities for all ages.

Special musical entertainment will feature performances by Suzanne and Jim. A husband and wife duo who blend their harmonious vocals with astounding skills on acoustic instruments such as the 5 string banjo, guitar, flute, autoharp, courtship dulcimer–and maybe even a few surprises.

Learn more here. 

Saturday, December 21, 2019
10:00 am – Guided Fort Tour
11:00 am – Cannon Demonstration
11:30 am – Music with Suzanne and Jim
12:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
1:00 pm – Cannon Demonstration
1:30 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
2:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
3:00 pm – Cannon Demonstration
3:30 pm – Guided Fort Tour

10 am to 3 pm – Family Activities in the Fort

Sunday, December 22, 2019
11:00 am – Guided Fort Tour
12:00 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
1:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
2:00 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
3:00 pm – Guided Fort Tour

10 am to 3 pm – Family Activities in the Fort

Fort Pulaski, Hwy 80 East Savannah, 31410-0757 tel: (912) 786-5787. Details here. 

Islands Fire Department Santa neighborhood visits will be this Sat. Dec. 14 & Sun. Dec. 15, noon-6:30PM. See the 2019 route above for when and where Mr and Mrs Claus will be visiting Wilmington & Whitemarsh islands neighborhoods.

If you miss Santa on Saturday on Wilmington Is., join him at Wilmington Is. Publix at 5-6:30 PM, 155 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Savannah, GA 31410

If you miss Santa on Sunday on Whitemarsh Is., join him at Whitemarsh Is. publix, 5-6:30PM, 4717 Hwy. 80E, Savannah, GA 31410

FREE & open to the public.

See a larger map here. 

Savannah Educational Consultants website offers College Counseling, Career Development Services, Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Evaluations, Academic Life Coaching, Support Services for students with learning disabilities, ADHD and ASD, and Tutoring for all grades and in all subjects, including SAT and ACT prep!

If you are interested in services or want more information, please call 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave.
Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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No one has time to be sick – especially during the holidays.

As we enter peak flu season in Savannah, check out SouthCoast Health physician Dr. Thomas Moriarity tips below to stay well this year  here. 

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Join Savannah Christian Preparatory School at an upcoming Welcome Home Wednesday event and see for yourself why “It’s a great day to be a Raider!”

This unique experience begins at 9:30AM and will last between 60-90 minutes.

For more information, or to register for an upcoming date, please visit here. 

2019 Welcome Home Wednesday open houses

9:30AM Dec. 11 2019. Register here.

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More about SCPS

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school.

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You’re invited to celebrate the holidays multi-cultural style!

Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30pm, Savannah Area Language Culture Exchange have their monthly language exchange, but this month they won’t just be exchanging languages.

Savannah Area Language Culture Exchange will also be sharing the comfort foods of the holidays from our homes around the world.

There will be games for the kids, so bring your favorite holiday food or drink (or both!) and the whole family!

Located at 206 E. 36 St. in Savannah, Savannah Area Language Culture Exchange shares a parking lot with the St. Joseph/Candler clinics.

Savannah Are Language Culture Exchange can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Kindermusik Savannah warm, cozy December playdates are coming up Saturday the 14th and Wednesday the 18th!

Open for ages 0-7, these musical playdates will be celebrating the fun and the joy of winter weather.

Don’t miss this, because regardless of the outdoor weather… it’s going to SNOW in the Kindermusik classroom ❄️ That’s right – you gotta come to find out.

Each child will take home an instrument, 10 songs, and a $10 coupon for the weekly classes.

Cost is $18 for your first child and only $10 each for siblings.

Be sure to join Kindermusik Savannah for this delightful class as you create warm memories in the cold weather.

To enroll, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS.

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Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ new and combined parent & me program in Savannah: Art Start @ the Jepson Center.

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

January 2020’s featured exhibition is Summon the Sea! Contemporary Artists and Moby Dick. Come play and learn @ The Jepson Center.

Cost: $5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here.

January Art Start Theme: Summon the Sea!
Thurs. Jan. 16, 2020
10:30–11:30AM
Register online here.

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February 2020 Art Start theme: PULSE Art + Technology Festival
Thurs. Feb. 20, 10:30-11:30PM
$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here.

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Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Give the gift of learning and creativity. Give your child a Telfair Museums’ winter afterschool class.

Telfair Museums in Savannah offers two youth classes for Winter/Early Spring 2020. Classes below are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York St., Savannah.

Portfolio Builder Youth Drawing
Wednesdays, Feb. 5–March 4, 4:30–6PM
For ages: 10–14 yrs
Members $100 / non-members $125

This class is designed to help upper elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills. Students will develop an understanding of foundational drawing; a great class for students to develop their art portfolios.

New students welcome!

Register online here. 

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Videogame Development
Mondays, March 2–30, 4:30–6PM
For ages: 10–16 yrs
Members $100 / non-members $125

In this five-week class, students will build their own videogames through exploration and play while learning the programming tool Game Maker. This class is suited for beginner- to intermediate level participants with adventurous personalities. No programming experience is required.

Register online here. 

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Spartina 449 is celebrating the holiday with The Very Merry Event!

Shop now through December 24th for 30% OFF Select Holiday Favorites! Each week different select products go on sale!

Come visit Spartina 449 at Tanger Outlets in Savannah and Hilton Head, or at 317 W. Broughton St., Downtown Savannah.

Pick up great gifts for everyone – including yourself!

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Telfair Museums continues to lead the conversation in art and technology with its 13th installment of the PULSE Art + Technology Festival.

The 2020 festival will take place from January 23-26 at Telfair’s Jepson Center.

PULSE 2020 showcases artists and creatives who demonstrate how technology can either work against us or help us solve global problems.

The multi-day event invites individuals of all ages to enjoy exciting exhibitions, screenings, lectures, workshops, and educational events. The exhibition Machines of Futility features interactive works that question technology’s usefulness, while installations in the museum’s TechSpace titled Second Nature connect virtual and augmented reality, and games with the natural world.

PULSE Art + Technology Festival 2020
Thurs. Jan. 23 – Sun. Jan. 26
Thursday- Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 12 – 5pm
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 West York Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Email info@telfair.org

Pricing: PULSE Art + Technology Festival is free* to museum members, students with valid ID, or with museum admission.
*Does not include opening lecture and reception on January 23 which are free to museum members or $8 for non-members.

PULSE Opening Night Reception and Artist Panel @ Jepson Center
Wed. Jan. 22 2020, 6PM
Opening lecture and reception is free to museum members, non-member tickets cost $8.
The festival kicks off on Wed. Jan. 22 at 6PM with a panel moderated by PULSE Curator Harry Delorme and visual artists Neil Mendoza, Alicia Eggert and R. Luke Dubois. Three noted visiting artists will discuss their work and how art can spur dialogue and self-reflection on our culture’s dependence on technology.

Designing the Future: A Climate for Change, an immersive evening presented by W Projects @ Jepson Center
Thurs. Jan. 23 2020, 6PM
Free admission
This immersive evening focuses on technology helping our world face the results of climate change. The experience will include a short film screening, expert speakers from Perkins and Will, Gulfstream Aerospace, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. An interactive reception will feature virtual reality stations, interactive art projects, and hands on experiences.

Chatham County Free Family Day/STEAM Expo @ Jepson Center
Sat. Jan. 25 2020, 1-4PM
Free admission is for Chatham County residents and students currently enrolled at area colleges only. Proof of residency/enrollment is required for admission.
There’s something for the whole family at this month’s Chatham County Free Family Day featuring our annual PULSE Art + Technology Festival at the Jepson Center. Family Days are fun, educational, and FREE for Chatham County residents! We invite you to participate in hands-on art projects, gallery exploration, and demonstrations of cool technology by local artists and students. Create DIY masterpieces or explore the interactive ArtZeum and our TechSpace featuring technology-based artworks. Drop in for a little while or stay for the entire afternoon. It’s all free and always fun.

PULSE Curator’s Tour Second Nature @ Jepson Center
Sun. Jan. 26 2020, 3PM
Free to students by advance registration.
Join Senior Curator of Education and PULSE Curator Harry DeLorme for a tour of Second Nature. Please note that space is limited. Please RSVP to daughtryc@telfair.org or at (912) 790-8827.

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There’s something for the whole family at January’s Chatham County Free Family Day featuring Telfair Museums’ annual PULSE Art + Technology Festival at the Jepson Center.

Family Days are fun, educational, and FREE for Chatham County residents! You are invited to participate in hands-on art projects, gallery exploration, story time, and many more activities designed specifically for the entire family. Create DIY masterpieces, play art detective, or explore the interactive ArtZeum and our TechSpace featuring technology-based artworks.

With gallery activities throughout the museum, everyone can get in on the art and the action. Drop in for a little while or stay for the entire afternoon. It’s all free. And it’s always fun.

PULSE Art + Technology Festival 2020 Chatham County Free Family Day/STEAM Expo
Sat. Jan. 25, 2020
1-4PM
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 West York St.
Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Email info@telfair.org

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UPDATE: CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Free Storytime on the Lawn @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

10:30-11:30AM Sat. Dec. 14

Grab your blankets for storytime on the lawn, featuring the book “Snowflake Bentley.” Kids can also create  snowflake paintings. This event is free and open to the public.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Holiday Ornaments Workshop 2019 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Add a personal touch to the holiday season and create your own ornament for the Christmas tree or gift your creation to someone special.

Holiday Ornaments Workshop
Mon. Dec. 23 2019, 9:30-11:30AM
All ages welcome
$10 per person

Register online here. 

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Scribble Art Studio Winter Workshops, Savannah

Yes you can get everything done this holiday season – thanks to Winter Workshops on two Saturdays in December @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

This December 2019, drop your child off @ Scribble Art Studio @ 212 E. 37th St. Savannah to do some holiday art while you take care of errands, shopping or cooking.

Winter Art Workshops
Saturdays Dec. 21 & 28 2019
10AM-Noon
For ages K-5th grade.

Join Scribble Art Studio’s “Let It Snow” mornings featuring winter themed art stations of printmaking, painting & sculpture.

$50 per workshop includes all materials for merry making of multiple projects for each participant

Payment options: Venmo/PayPal using gbyrneJuly4@gmail.com or check/card upon arrival.

Register online here. 

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe State Historic Site, Savannah 
Sat. Dec 14, 2019

Participate in activities such as caroling, burning of the yule log, dancing to live period music, and other holiday observances of the colonial period, including games and refreshments. Holiday crafts at the museum throughout the day. Holiday festivities start at 1 pm.

Admission: $2 – $10
Event Phone: 912-353-3023

Wormsloe Historic Site
7601 Skidaway Road
Savannah, GA 31406

Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd Savannah, 31406, http://gastateparks.org/Wormsloe  

Are you an adult with ADHD? Does ADHD detract from your ability to apply your talents efficiently and effectively? Are you feeling “stuck” in your life?

Savannah Educational Consultants offers personal coaching and guidance for living well using current best practices:

· Learn effective strategies to manage your time and overcome procrastination.
· Learn effective communication skills that enhance your relationships at home, work and play.
· Establish a positive mind-set, enhance motivation and pursue goal achievement.

If you are interested in services or want more information, please call Savannah Educational Consultants at 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave.
Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ new and combined parent & me program in Savannah: Art Start @ the Jepson Center.

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

December 2019’s featured exhibition is The Journey is Mine, Chapter One, an #art912 exhibition of paintings by Savannah-based artist William Kwamena-Poh. Come play and learn at the Jepson Center.

Cost: $5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here. 

December Art Start
Thurs. Dec. 19, 2019
10:30-11:30AM
Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Upcoming Art Starts in 2020

January Art Start
Theme: Summon the Sea!
Thurs. Jan. 16, 2020
10:30–11:30AM
Register online here.
Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Kindermusik Savannah offers customized gift certificates all year round, and it’s easy to create one just for your special little 0-7 year music maker. Give the gift that will last a lifetime: music.

Email info@kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info.

December musical playdates

December musical playdates on December 14 & 18 are now open for enrollment. The theme is “Sleigh Bells and Snowballs”. All children will receive the class, an instrument to keep, 10 Kindermusik songs and a $10 coupon. Cost is only $18 and siblings pay only $10.

Spaces limited.

Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS.

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Free Kids’ Holiday Making Station @ the Savannah’s Clay Spot Merry Art Market 2019

Your kids can make something special while you shop for locally made pottery.

Merry Art Market
Dec. 7 2019
10AM-6PM
Savannah’s Clay Spot
1305 Barnard St.
Savannah 31401

Savannah’s Clay Spot is at 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401. The studio sits on the SW corner of Barnard and Henry Street with the front door facing Henry St. There is parking right in front of the studio facing Henry Street. Look for the fun red fence.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com, 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401, tel. 912-509-4647 or e-mail lisa@savannahsclayspot.com

Savannah Santa Train, one of the largest annual holiday events in the Lowcountry, will take place Sat. December 7, 2019, 9AM-5PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum at 655 Louisville Rd. in Savannah.

Buy tickets online here. 

Tickets are $15 per person for all guests eighteen months and older.

CHS Members will receive a discounted ticket rate of $12. Become a member here.

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To celebrate the 2019 event, there will be more workshops and special programming than ever before. Guests can build a holiday wonderland with Snapology of Savannah, enjoy caroling by Savannah Stage Company, learn about holiday traditions around the lowcountry including Gullah-Geechee cultural celebrations, see and purchase handmade holiday spinning tops created by the Lowcountry Turners, enjoy performances from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Savannah Children’s Theatre and design holiday cards for hospital patients with Savannah Children’s Museum’s “Carts with heART” program.

Other activities for visitors: learning how to shoulder a musket during Toy Soldiers Training, festive holiday dancing with Minick Family Music, snowball-themed STEM activities, taking a holiday-themed ride on a diesel locomotive and sharing a Christmas wish with Santa Claus. The The Salvation Army Savannah GA will also be bringing their mobile Canteen with free donuts and coffee.

In addition to the many workshops and activities, visitors can purchase a gourmet grilled cheese from the Big Cheese food truck, a delicious taco from Dark Shark – Taco Attack food truck, and have a sweet treat for dessert from Leopold’s Ice Cream.

Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum. Tickets are $15 per person for all guests eighteen months and older. Pre-registration is required online here. 

CHS Members will receive a discounted ticket rate of $12. Become a member here. 

Train rides are available every twenty minutes, so please select a time to reserve your spot.

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Sign-up for Winter Training 2019 to keep your soccer skills sharp during the off-season!

Open to players of all skill levels.

Log-on to SavannahUnited.com to register today.

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The 2019 Winter Training Program will be run by Savannah United Academy Director Keith Gunn for age groups 2012 – 2008 and Jeff Storey-Pitts, Savannah United Select Director for age groups 2007 – 2001.

The venue will be Memorial Stadium located off Skidaway Road in Savannah.

These sessions take place during the ‘off season’ for players who wish to continue with a high level training routine. The focus will be on technique, competitions and small sided games. This program is open to all levels of play, but players will be grouped primarily on their ability.

For more information please contact:
2012-2008 Birth Years: Keith Gunn k.gunn@savannahunited.com
2007-2001 Birth Years: j.storey-pitts@savannahunited.com

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Find fun family Holiday happenings in Savannah & the Lowcountry in the SouthernMamas.com Holiday Events Guide 2019.

Christmas parades, holiday camps & classes, Savannah gingerbread village. See the holiday family-things-to-do list here.

Want to advertise your organization or business in this list? Email us at anne@southernmamas.com

SouthCoast Health Nutritionist Elizabeth Hesley

Staying health during the holiday season is beyond tough.

But SouthCoast Health’s Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Hesley, MS RD LD can help you.

“It’s totally possible to eat healthily and responsibly during the holiday season if you go into this time of year with a plan,” SouthCoast Health Registered Dietitian, Elizabeth Hesley, MS RD LD said.

Learn how to overcome obstacles and stay healthy during the holidays here.

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