CALLING ALL TENNIS PLAYERS
3rd Annual Serve for the Kids
Holiday Ladies Round Robin Tennis Tournament
Thursday, December 05, 2013
8:00am-9:00am Registration/9:00am– 2:00pm Play
Bacon Park Tennis Complex

Entry fee is a low $40 & includes a fun day of doubles tennis, court fees, catered lunch, prizes & player gift bags (including a Tervis Tumbler – you can never have enough of these). In addition, there will be a silent auction, raffle prizes & vendor tables for a little Christmas shopping or a treat for yourself

Organizers are continuing to seek Corporate Sponsors at levels of $100 (includes 1 player entry), $200 (includes 2 player entries) & $300 (includes 2 player entries) and donations of items for the silent auction and/or raffle prizes and/or items to put in the player gift bags. We are anticipating 128 players this year!! Also, anyone interesting in being a vendor at the event (no fee to have a table, organizers just request a donation of one item to either auction or raffle).

Funds raised will support: The Savannah Children’s Theatre, Horizons Savannah (summer camp for disadvantaged kids) & The Serve for the Kids College Scholarship Fund

CONTACT CHRIS O’MALLEY for information or to register at serveforthekidsroundrobin@hotmail.com

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

2013 Sailing With Santa Cruise

Children will have the chance to sail with Santa on Savannah Riverboat Cruises’ 2pm Sightseeing Cruises Nov. 29 & Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 8 and take pictures on board. Children sail free with the donation of a new unwrapped toy and an accompanied paying adult. All toys will be donated to the Next Generation, a charity that benefits The Children’s Hospital at Memorial. Reserve your tickets by clicking here.

Santa will make four special appearances this year before returning back to the North Pole where he and his elves will be preparing for Christmas Day!

Prices: Adult: $21.95- Child: $12.95

Take your Christmas photo on board with Santa! Kids sail FREE with the donation of an unwrapped toy!! *prices do no include 3% port fee and 7% sales tax This year’s toy donations will benefit: The Next Generation for the Children’s Hospital at Memorial

DATES: Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th, Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th

Boards at 1:30pm; Sails from 2:00pm-3:00pm

MORE INFO HERE.

Savannah Riverboat Cruises, 9 E River St Savannah, 31401-1295; www.savannahriverboat.com/ tel. (912) 232-6404 Savannah Riverboat Cruises is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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Start a new holiday tradition.

Habitat for Humanity in Savannah’s founders had a simple idea – everyone on the planet should have a safe, decent place to live. Each day Habitat for Humanity works tirelessly to make that happen. But sometimes, they have a little fun doing it.

Join Habitat for Humanity on Dec. 8th or 9th for a gingerbread workshop, where the young or the young at heart get to build home sweet home.

Habitat for Humanity will provide all the supplies and a whole lot of expert guidance from local chef Meggan Hartley. You make a donation and help our neighbors. And did we mention that it’s fun?

where: JCPenney Court at Oglethorpe Mall

when: Sunday, Dec. 8 or Monday, Dec. 9, 11 am – 2 pm

cost: $20 per participant. Reduced rates for groups of 6 or larger.

Preregistering? Contact Michelle Hunter @ hunter@habitatsavannah.org. Or walk-up. They’ll manage to find some space.

SEE PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR: 2012 HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS WORKSHOP

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Please join SMA Angels Charity, Inc. for their 16th annual SMA Angels Charity Ball. Featuring the “Swingin’ Medallions” band. It will be an evening of enchantment – a magical night of hope and dreams! Pink is the color of the night – Tiaras & Black Tie optional. Live & Silent Auction, Dinner & Dance.

Reservations www.smaangels.org

Harvest Fun Festival is this Saturday @ Savannah Mall! 12-4 PM Sat. Oct. 26. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. Only $5.

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

Barbeque, Brews & Bluegrass is The Next Generation’s Annual Fundraiser. In its first two years, The Barbeque, Brews + Bluegrass event raised over $60,000 for The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. Over 700 adults and children attended last year’s event and we are looking forward to another exciting event this year.

Prepay for admission at http://memorialhealth.kintera.org/bbqbrewsbluegrass

Proceeds go toward The Next Generation, founded to benefit The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.

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.

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.

READ MY COLUMN ABOUT HORSIN’ AROUND THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING BY CLICKING HERE.

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.

2013 Buddy Walk & Family Fun Festival
When: 10 AM Oct. 5 2013
Where: Forsyth Park
Paula and Jamie Deen will be Grand Marshals
The eighth annual fundraiser benefits the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS). Registration is $12 per person or $40 for a family of four. For more information, contact John or Candy Bogardus at 912-728-8505.

The walk begins at 10 AM. The Family Fun Festival, which starts immediately following the walk, will feature a variety of activities such as face painting, pumpkin painting, the BOO Boutique, bouncy houses, games, music and refreshments and last until 2 PM.
Registration forms for the walk are available online at www.ldssga.org  or sign-up starting at 8:30 AM day of the event. Online registration ends Sunday, September 29th. To learn more, visit www.ldssga.org

The annual walk helps to fund programs such as Camp Buddy Summer Camps and many other services right here in the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire. The walk is held every year at Forsyth Park in Savannah, to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to positively influence local and national policy and practice.

The Buddy Walk welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Bring your carriage, strollers, wheelchairs, little red wagons and pets.

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

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Sol C. Johnson High School, Monday, October 7th at 6:30pm. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on your face!

This event is hosted by the Jacob G. Smith Elementary PTA. The Harlem Wizards will take on a team comprised of Jacob G. Smith’s own teachers as well as a few local celebrities, business owners and government officials.

The Harlem Wizards have a unique mission: create awe-inspiring events throughout the country. At a Wizards game, fans will witness amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. Its two hours of family time where parents, grandparents, and kids can all laugh together. When you’re in the stands, you’re more than a spectator; you’re part of the show with loads of audience participation. Throughout the game, fans will experience a magical display of tricks, coordinated ball handling, fancy passing and aerodynamic athleticism combined with high-energy comedy and audience interaction.

There are three tiers of tickets for purchase and all tickets may be purchased in advance at Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, 210 Lamara Drive, Savannah, GA or on-line at www.HarlemWizards.com . The General Admission advance purchase price is $10 per ticket and may be purchased at the door for $12. There are 50 Reserved Seat tickets that are priced at $20 each. These tickets are some of the best seats in the house. There is also have a Courtside Package which includes entrance 30 minutes in advance, a team photograph that may be autographed during a meet-and-greet and courtside seating right near the Harlem Wizard’s bench.

Please contact the school at 912-395-6530 for more information.

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah recently partnered with The Side-Out Foundation which unites volleyball players and coaches in the fight against breast cancer. In conjunction with the September 6 volleyball game, the St. Andrew’s community raised over $700 for the Side-Out organization.

Side-Out supports teams nationwide in their volleyball games and clinics. The organization’s goal is to increase patient support services, educate communities and fund research. You may still donate to the St. Andrew’s campaign at https://www.sideout.org/cb/campaigns/campaign/6826

In addition to winning the fight against breast cancer, the St. Andrew’s Lady Lions are on a winning streak on the court. The Varsity and JV teams defeated Beaufort Academy this week, extending their winning streak to 7-0 and 4-0, respectively. Congrats to these awesome student athletes.

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 private school, visit www.saintschool.com  or call 897.4941.

Visit www.saintschool.com  for more information.

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Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance presents its annual fundraiser, “A Night in Ireland” with two performances on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the American Legion Post 154 on Tybee Island, Ga.

The matinee features dancing only and begins at 2 p.m. Matinee tickets are $5 each. The evening performance includes dinner, Irish dancing, live music, cash bar and silent auction. Seating starts at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Evening tickets are $15 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.glornadaire.com or at Big Frog Custom t-shirts (1909 E. Victory Dr.).

Glor na Daire is an Irish Dance Academy formed by Abbey Wood, TCRG, and Brent Wood, TCRG. The dance school is comprised of four locations in what is considered the Southern Region of Irish Dance in North America, including Savannah, Ga., Charleston, S.C., Jacksonville, Fla., and Corpus Christi, Texas.

Glor na Daire Academy’s goal is to reach within each dancer and help them find all that comes with hard work. cooperation, commitment and the joy found in the musical movement of Irish dance. For more information about Glor na Daire Irish Dance Academy, please visit www.glornadaire.com  or like Glor na Daire Academy at www.facebook.com/GlornaDaireAcademy .

If interested in Irish Dance classes in Savannah, please call 912.308.2800 or email a.kimzey03@gmail.com For performance info, call 843.260.5609 or email lbland1@aol.com

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Are you swooning over the handcrafted tables at the new Whole Foods Market Savannah? We are!

Guess what? You can try to win the custom-built tables made from reclaimed materials at the Greenhouse Grand Opening fundraiser event on Oct. 6 for Design for Ability, an educational co-op in Savannah. The table that you can win is an exact replica of a table that was built for the local Whole Foods Market.

Tables at Whole Foods Market Savannah

Local studio Oxform created these tables for Whole Foods Market Savannah and will be re-creating one for Design for Ability’s fundraiser!

You’re invited: Open House Event with Design for Ability, 3-8 PM Sun. Oct. 6.
Dinner | Live Music | Refreshments | Silent Auction
Special Raffle Item: Dining table hand crafted from local woodworking studio OxForm
Bands: City Hotel, The Accomplices, Lovely Locks and Kid Syc
Where: 607 E. 34th Street; courtyard @ Southern Pine Company
Tickets: $20.00 advanced / $25.00 day of

Tickets info here.

Come join the first fundraiser event for Design for Ability. They’ll will be showing off the construction of their brand new greenhouse, listening to some great music and eating wonderful food. Help support Design for Ability’s vocational training program for youth with exceptional needs by attending. It will be a blue grass pickin, good food eatin an annual affair. Details here.

Thanks to the Kroger Community Rewards Program, every time you shop at Kroger, you can earn money for Park Place Outreach, Youth Emergency Shelter in Savannah.

All you need to do is link your Kroger Plus Card to Park Place Outreach and Kroger will donate money to Park Place Outreach every quarter.

Follow these simple steps and start your support today: 1. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com; 2. Sign into your online Kroger account (or create an account if you don’t have one). You can set-up an account using your Plus Card number or Alternate ID; 3. Once logged into your account, click Kroger Community Reward and search for Park Place Outreach using it’s organizational # (102801); and 4. Select “Park Place Outreach”, hit Save and your card is registered. Registering your Plus Card to support Park Place Outreach does not affect your fuel points or grocery discounts in any way.

Visit Park Place Outreach’s website at http://parkplaceyes.org/

Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter received a $750 grant on July 15 from the York Children’s Foundation through Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.

The York Foundation is the charitable arm of leading casket manufacturer, The York Group, dedicated to awarding grants to non-profit organizations committed to serving the needs of children. Each time a casket is purchased at Fox & Weeks, a portion of the money is donated to the York Children’s Foundation in the name of the deceased.

Fox & Weeks is the only funeral home in the area participating in the York Children’s Foundation program, and eligible charitable organizations in Savannah and Chatham County may apply for grants quarterly at www.yorkgrp.com.

The York Children’s Foundation was established in 1992 and is affiliated with the Mathews International Corporation casket division. The organization has contributed more than $2.5 million to mostly community-based children’s charities throughout the country via quarterly grants, including a $750 grant in 2012 to Savannah/Chatham Court Appointed Special Advocates through Fox & Weeks.

About Park Place Outreach, Inc.
Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter, located at 514 E. Henry St., provides support for troubled children and teens from Savannah and the surrounding area. The shelter is open 24 hours a day to youth in crisis, adolescents who are homeless, young people who have been abused, runaway youth, or those who may be contemplating how to run away. Opened in 1984 as Marshlands Foundation, Inc. (dba the Savannah Runaway Home), Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter provides counseling and other services to boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 17. The organization’s goal is to keep kids off the street and reunify families whenever possible.

Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This program is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, USDA Breakfast/Lunch Program, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Department of Human Services, City of Savannah, United Way, FEMA and other community resources. For more information, please call 912-234-4048, visit http://parkplaceyes.org or search for “Park Place Outreach” on Facebook. An informational video about Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter is available at YouTube by searching for “Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter.”

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Calling all Princesses and Pirates! You are most cordially invited to attend the Happily Ever After Ball on Sunday, Aug 25 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Brockington Hall, 213 East Hall Street.

The Happily Ever After Ball is a charity children’s costume party! 100% of proceeds from the event go to The Next Generation benefitting The Children’s Hospital of Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Come dressed for the occasion as a royal good time will be had by all!

Children will be able to meet their favorite princess or pirate, sword fight with Captain Jack, get dolled up at Rapunzel’s Hair Palace, capture your Tinkerbell Adventure with Christine Hall and go under the sea with The Little Mermaid.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased online at HAPPILYEVERAFTERBALL.EVENTBRITE.COM and at local retailers Blue Belle, Rob’s at Drayton Tower or J. Paige. Each magical ticket admits one adult or one child. Hurry to get yours because there are a limited number of tickets for sale and this event will sell out!

For more info, click here.  For event details, click here.
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2013 brings Tybee Island’s 3rd Annual Surfers for Autism event.

Salt2Sand Surf Co. is looking to host the 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament and Fundraiser for the Surfers for Autism Organization.

On August 11th, 2013, North Beach Grill is assisting in hosting this fundraiser. Registration for the tournament will be promptly at 12:30 PM. The Cornhole Tournament will begin at 1 PM on August 11, 2013 and local favorites Domino Effect, Kota Mundi and The Trains Wrecks will jam all afternoon until 5 PM.

In addition to the Cornhole Tournament, tons of items will be included in the silent auction, ranging from custom art work to hand crafted clothing and jewelry.

This event and tournament is designed to raise money for the Surfers For Autism Organization. This is a fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds raised by Salt2Sand Surf Co. will go directly to the Surfers for Autism Organization. Cornhole teams will be two-person teams. Buy-in for the event is $50 per team. Winners will win a “STAYCATION” for 3 nights on Tybee Island.

This is a family friendly event and the public is welcome. Surfers For Autism brings so much to the community every September with their annual event by the pier that Salt2Sand Surf Co. wanted a chance to give back to their organization! This year’s event will be held on September 7, 2013. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun, music, sun and fundraising.

RSVP to the event thru Salt2Sand Surf Co on Facebook. http://salt2sand.com/blog/27/

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will hold Camp Buddy Summer Camps during Summer 2013. These educational, therapeutic and fun camps run over two weeks in Chatham and Effingham counties.

Chatham Camp Buddy is July 8th, 10th, 12th AND July 15th, 17th and 19th at Marshpoint Elementary School. For children aged 3-6 Chatham Camp Buddy runs from 9 am – 12:30 pm and for those over 6 years of age, it runs from 1- 4 pm.

Geared for children with Down syndrome, Camp Buddy offers educational, therapeutic and recreational activities that are specifically designed with these special kids in mind. Special education, occupational, physical and speech therapists have designed a customized curriculum that helps the children retain, over the summer break, what they worked so hard to accomplish during the previous school year.

This year, Chatham Camp Buddy will include a “preteen” group.

It can be crucial for these kids to not lose momentum when school closes for the summer. Camp Buddy promotes retention of these gains by bridging the summer months and helping prepare the children for the upcoming school year. To date over 40 individuals have attended Camp Buddy, including adults with Down syndrome, who assist the children with camp activities.

The camp is sponsored by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society and is made possible through the generosity of the community, friends and family of LDSS and events like the Buddy Walk and other fundraisers —requiring participants to pay just $30 for each 5-day camp.

This year’s camp includes music, dance time, arts and crafts as well as bike, trike and scooter board riding. At the camp’s conclusion each camper is sent home with an individualized therapy plan, a medal and wonderful sense of accomplishment achieved through this exceptional day camp experience. Once again, Chef Nick Mueller (Chef Nick Mueller & Company Catering) will be providing hands on food preparation activities with the campers and Armstrong Physical Therapy students are volunteering their time and skills for Camp Buddy.

The seventh annual Buddy Walk for the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is planned for October 5, 2012 at Forsyth Park. During October, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, more than 300 Buddy Walks will occur throughout the United States. Last year over 4,500 people came out to support Down Syndrome awareness in the Savannah area. For more information about the Buddy Walk, please contact John or Cindy Bogardus at (912) 728-8505. http://www.ldssga.org

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

Tybee Floatilla “Will Float for Food” benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of the Coastal Empire and Tybee High Tyde Food Bank

2-6 PM June 23, 2013
Cost: $30

For more info, click here or email: brianstafford@tybeefloatilla.com

The Tybee Floatilla is a certified non-profit organization. The goal is to raise money and awareness for local charities by coming together as a community and enjoying a fine day on the rivers of Tybee Island.

The event usually begins an hour before dead low tide on the Back River at Alley III and Chatham Avenue. This gives you time to park legally, pump up the floats and socialize. You MUST wear your entry wristband in order to participate in the Tybee Floatilla. The group will shove off at the exact time it lists on the event page. More info here.

White Bluff United Methodist Church’s children’s ministry offers a kids’ eat free lunch Monday-Friday during summer, sponsored by Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank.

Free kids’ lunches are available weekdays during the summer, noon – 1:30 PM @ White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Road, 31419 until Aug. 9 2013.

The lunches are open to the public. (You do not have to be a church member to attend).

FOR MORE FREE SUMMER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY, CLICK HERE.

Hull Park Spray Pool, Ardsley Park, Savannah

FREE SPRAY POOLS IN SAVANNAH
Spray Pools offer an opportunity to enjoy a cool water experience at park under adult supervision. Savannah Spray pool locations include Avondale, Hull Park, Forrest Hills, Paulsen, Savannah Gardens, 38th Street Park and Victory Heights Parks. Hours: June 17- August 2, 2013 Monday – Friday 10 AM – 3 PM.

Forsyth Park Spray Pool Hours: June 17- August 2, 2013 (at the park’s bandshell/stage @ Drayton & Huntington streets in Savannah)
Monday thru Friday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM
Sunday Noon to 6 PM

Hull Park Spray Pool Hours:  June 17- August 2, 2013 (the playground is @ Atlantic & 55th streets in Savannah’s Ardsley Park)
Monday – Friday 10 AM – 3 PM
Saturday 10 AM-3 PM

For more info on spray pools or the city’s supervised playgrounds summer 2013 schedule, click here.

FREE lunches are served during summer by the City at some parks including Hull Park & Forsyth Park 6/17 to 8/2 every day during the summer (11:45-12:45 @ Hull Park @ Atlantic & 55th Sts & 10:30-11:45 AM @ Forsyth Park @ Drayton & Huntington) to any child who wants one. Lunch includes a sandwich, fruit, milk, juice. For the complete Summer 2013 schedule of free lunches in various Savannah playgrounds, click here.

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Boot Camp With PI (Performance Initiatives)

Workout with Performance Initiatives at a huge savings and help change the lives of savannah youth. Anyone, at any level will benefit from this functional workout program. Always changing, challenging and productive.

Boot Camp Starts June 10th (AM Classes) M, W, F – 6:30am or 7:30am (PM Classes) M, T, TH & F – 5:30PM, 6PM, 6:30PM Wednesday-5:30PM ONLY.

For more information, call 912-507-7106.

About PI:

Performance Initiatives is a not for profit 501 c3 organization based in Savannah. They work hand in hand with Coastal Empire Weightlifting. The purpose of the organization is to educate and mentor youth and adults by using athletics and fitness, with olympic-style weight lifting as the base.

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The founder and director, Kerri Goodrich was a member of the U.S. Women’s Weightlifting National team. She is a graduate of Leadership Savannah and has provided leadership training and seminars for many organizations including the YMCA and the Frank Callen Girls and Boys Club.

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Is there a public safety issue in Savannah that you’re really worried about?

Maybe you believe police chases shouldn’t happen near schools or densely populated residential areas like the one through East Savannah & Ardsley Park at school dismissal time on Wed. May 1? Or maybe you’re worried about our city’s home burglary problem? Or maybe you want the mayor & city council to do more to curb gun violence in Savannah & to work to extend background checks to online and private gun purchases as well as gun show sales?

Here’s your chance to make your case.

This week the City of Savannah is reaching out its citizens for their thoughts and ideas on public safety.

Residents can share their input in a special online form available at www.savannahga.gov/publicsafetycomment through noon on Friday, May 17th.

The comments will be compiled and presented to a special Public Safety Roundtable that will meet Monday, May 20, at 2 p.m. in the Savannah Civic Center. The Roundtable will be comprised of the top elected and appointed officials representing the major entities that touch public safety, including law enforcement, the courts, probation and parole, education, city and county governments, and various nonprofits and the faith-based community.

The goal of the Roundtable will be to identify key issues impacting public safety in our community, and begin a process that will create an action plan to make our community safer. The Roundtable wants to hear from the public on this matter, and has set up the online form to solicit input.

SAVANNAH MOTHER’S DAY WALK: Eight mothers lose a child to gun violence every day in America. That is simply unacceptable.

Join the Savannah chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America for a non-partisan Mother’s Day Walk in Forsyth Park and show our elected officials that we stand united for common sense gun laws.

Join us 4 PM Sunday, May 12th for a family-friendly Mother’s Day Walk in Savannah’s Forsyth Park. Participants are asked to carry 8 paper flowers to honor the 8 children lost to gun violence every day in this country. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to take a stand for common sense gun control laws to protect ALL our children!

Moms Demand Action is a non-partisan group of moms, dads, friends and concerned citizens devoted to enacting common sense gun legislation like universal background checks.

RSVP here.

Stay connected & updated by liking the Savannah chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America by clicking here

Spread the word to your friends, family, and to our Congresspeople that we have had ENOUGH gun violence in this country.