Free Sand Gnats tickets Friday May 10 2013 from St. Joseph’s/Candler

Just bring a non-perishable food item to the game and receive a free ticket.

WHAT: St. Joseph’s/Candler Community Night at Grayson Stadium to benefit St. Mary’s Community Center. Everyone is invited.
WHEN: Friday May 10, 7:05 p.m. Food drop off and ticket pick up will begin at 6:00 p.m.
WHY: The non-perishable food items will benefit the St. Mary’s Community Center.

St. Mary’s Community Center serves the westside of Savannah from its base in the historic Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood. St. Mary’s Community Center is a community outreach initiative of St. Joseph’s/Candler and a living demonstration of its mission. The center helps residents through education, job training and children’s services. To learn more go to www.sjchs.org/StMarys

There are three more chances for free tickets this summer, go to www.sjchs.org/sandgnats to find upcoming games.

Save $105, Support a Missions Trip with this week’s Saved by the Deal

Give your family the gift that will last a life time. A full photography session with 20 to 25 fully-edited photos is a gift your family will appreciate forever. You’ll also be impacting the lives of those in need because 100% of the proceeds go to support the Consumed Church Missions trip to Haiti. Deal details here.

djohne Photography is capturing beautiful moments for families all over the greater Savannah area and is taking their love of photography and using it to help others. Daniel John Eastwood is a fun and adventrous photographer that can help you capture the craziness of your family or preserve the most precious expression.

Savedbythedeal.org was created to give it all away and to help others give through marketing. There is no greater deal then when one person gives all that they have to help others.

Save $105 off a photo package and get 25 fantastic photos with djohne Photography and www.savedbythedeal.org  Contct Daniel by email djohnephotos@gmail.com or by phone (912) 414-2231. You can view photos on their facebook page too. Deal details here.

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Evan Nelms
Richmond Hill Resident
June 11, 2007 to April 13, 2013

We are so sorry to learn that Evan Nelms, 5, of Richmond Hill passed away on April 13, 2013 after his year-long battle with AML Leukemia. Click here to read an article I wrote about Evan in August 2012.

Below is info from Evan’s family about his May 3 Memorial/Celebration of Life Event, which will be open to the public.

Information for Evan Nelms Memorial/Celebration of Life Event; for a local 5 year old boy who lost his one year heroic battle to AML Leukemia.

Friday, May 3, 2013 from 6pm (until) at JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill, GA.
The Memorial/Celebration of Life Event for Evan Nelms who passed away after a year long heroic battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Evan joined the angels on April 13, 2013 in Philadelphia at the age of 5 years old. He was a resident of Richmond Hill and the beloved son of Evette Cooper (Richmond Hill) and Jason Nelms (Pooler). Loving brother of Zachery, 14 and adored Grandson of Bob and Yvette Hoban (Richmond Hill).

This event will be open to the public. We will be celebrating Evan’s short 5 years with a very short Christian service and moment of silence. We encourage everyone to bring pictures, collages, letters, stories and the like to help remember Evan. Your memories will not only help each other but also Evette and Evan’s family. This event will be very child friendly, as many of Evan’s little buddies and classmates will be attending. Our focus is “fun”, as Evan would have wanted. We encourage children, parents and families to attend. We will have bounce houses, face painting, and a balloon release for Evan. Everyone will be able to write a message on a balloon for Evan, if they chose, and let it “fly high to heaven for Evan”! We will share stories and memories together, but most of all, have some fun for Evan! Many local organizations and businesses have donated balloons, face painting, etc. If you are interested in donating any child friendly services for this event, which we welcome, please email Evette at info@strengthforevan.org.

Evette Cooper, Evan’s mother, plans on speaking at 7pm. She would like to personally thank the community for the continued support of her son and family. She asks that all who knew Evan, knew of Evan, prayed for him and their family, donated, supported and the like please come out to celebrate Evan. This is a casual, child friendly event. The family asks that everyone “Go Orange for Evan”, as orange is the color that represents Leukemia. Evette has stated, “our community is amazing and I’m very proud to be part of it! Evan was a true inspiration to so many. It warms my heart to know how much he impacted our community! I couldn’t be prouder! Fly High Evan!”

Back by popular demand for Savannah’s Women In Business Expo‘s wonderful partners, groups and organizations: have your business name on event flyers, the event’s website & the Comcast May commercial.

By partnering with Savannah’s Women In Business Expo event, your organization will receive $5 off every ticket sold. More info by clicking here.

Great fundraiser & makes it easier for attendees to purchase tickets at your business or from your group. Share with your friends.

Contact Savannah’s Women In Business Expo at womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com

The Savannah’s Women In Business Expo will take place at the Hyatt Regency in the downtown Savannah.

Check out the website at www.SavWomenInBusinessExpo.com for more great details about how you can participate.

Savannah’s Women In Business Expo Event, 1-877-WIB-EXPO or email womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com, www.savwomeninbusinessexpo.com

Join Well FED magazine & many other local non profits and organizations at Play Streets Sun. April 28 and help attempt a world record at most people simultaneously hopscotching!

Well FED is shutting down Lincoln Street from Henry to Gaston in downtown Savannah for the first in a series of FREE unique family and health oriented events! More info here.

Sunday, April 28, 2013 Chalk Sports Ciclovia Play Street
Time: 2pm-5pm
Where: Lincoln Street Corridor

Bring your kids, family, and friends to enjoy:

Live Music from Local Musicians
Shopping from tons of Farmers’ Market vendors
Art exhibit and activities
Children’s Bicycle Games
Chalk Poetry
Healthy Cooking Demos from local chefs
Bicycle Repairs

And last but not least, join Well FED in an attempt to break the World Record for most people simultaneously HOPSCOTCHING. The goal is to have as many as 400 people hopscotch their way into the Guiness Book of World Records

So get out and get active!

Volunteers are needed to help make this happen so please contact Well FED if you would like to help in some way!! Please contact Well FED at 912.480.4345 or email info@wellfedsavannah.com  or visit their website by clicking here.

Bull Street Baptist Church is hosting a special event, ‘God on Marriage and Family’ with speaker Dr. Daniel Akin (president of Southeastern Theological Seminary).

The event will be Saturday, May 11th, from 3pm-8pm. Cost is $20 per person, and $5 for child care (per child). Dinner is included.

Dr. Daniel Akin will be speaking on topics such as: ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’, ‘Fanning the Flames of Romance’, ‘Keys for Effective Communication’ and a few others.

The event is open to the public. To register, visit the church web site by clicking here or by coming to the church office @ 17 E. Anderson St. Savannah, 31401, M-F, 10a-5p.

Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 E. Anderson St. Savannah, 31401 tel. (912) 236-1511, www.bullstreet.org. Bull Street Baptist Church is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah’s Women In Business Expo is currently partnering with local businesses in the Greater Savannah Area for the premier event ticket sales.

Your organization name will be listed on the Savannah’s Women In Business Expo Event website, fan page, and event flyers as a place where attendees and guest can purchase tickets. In return, 50% of tickets sales will be given to you for partnering and participating with the premier event. This can also be used as a great fundraiser for your organization!
Example: (40) Ticket Sales = $200.00
Example: (60) Ticket Sales = $400.00
Example: (80) Ticket Sales = $600.00

The Savannah’s Women In Business Expo will take place at the Hyatt Regency in the downtown Savannah.

Check out the website at www.SavWomenInBusinessExpo.com for more great details about how you can participate.

Savannah’s Women In Business Expo Event, 1-877-WIB-EXPO or email womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com, www.savwomeninbusinessexpo.com

This week’s Saved by the Deal: 50% BooKafe – Offering $2.50 for a $5 on anything in the Pooler shop.

BooKafé is a new concept of Christian Bookstore and Coffehouse. The name BooKafe is composed by words “Book”, “a” and “fé”. “Fé”is faith in Portuguese; “a”is towards in Portuguese. Therefore, BooKafé means books that lead to Faith. Georgia’s first BooKafe joins 300 plus found around the world.

The BooKafe is a wonderful, locally-owned cafe and book store in Pooler just off the Pooler Parkway. It is a receptive and cozy place where everyone is welcome and you can enjoy our freshly brewed coffee, delicious treats, breakfast, lunch or dinner. On the run down the Pooler Parkway, use their drive through window.

View the deal details here.

The BooKafe, 920-G Morgans Corner Rd, Pooler, Ga. 31322 tel. (912) 450-3500 email bookafe.savannah@gmail.com
https://www.savedbythedeal.org/index.php?positionID=2568 

This week’s Saved by the Deal: 40% off Sweet Frog frozen yogurt in Savannah

Sweet Frog is offering $10 of the best frozen yogurt for $6. Grab a friend and come visit Sweet Frog in the Harbersham Village and enjoy 14 fabulous flavors, 60 toppings and fast, friendly, courteous staff. Know that you’re getting a great value, supporting charity and getting the best frozen yogurt in Savannah. For every deal purchased $1 goes to Joy Prom, a Savannah night out for youth with developmental disabilities and probably the greatest party of the year.

Enjoy your frozen yogurt any time in March.

View the deal details here.

Sweet Frog Savannah, 4503 Habersham St. Savannah, 31405, 912.201.1304, https://www.savedbythedeal.org/index.php?positionID=2568#

Wow. Check out this week’s popular Savedbythedeal deal: The Jump N’ Jacks 50% off deal. $4 Jump Passes, Half Price Laser Tag and $25 for a $50 Game Card. Get yours before they run out @ www.savedbythedeal.org

4 Deals for 50% off = $4 Jump Zone Pass, $30 for 10 Person Laser Tag, $50 for a Basic Party Package or $25 for a $50 Game Card. All Raising money for the YMCA Priceless Gift Campaign in Richmond Hill.

See more here.

Savedbythedeal.org is a daily deal and online coupon site, created to help charities fund raise. The site helps local businesses advertise, but the revenues go to the charities.

10×10, a global movement that educates and empowers girls, is working to bring the groundbreaking film ‘Girl Rising’ to Savannah, but your help is needed.

The anticipated film spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances. Directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins and narrated by Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keyes, among others.

Watch the trailer by clicking here.

‘Girl Rising’ is being shown in hundreds of theaters around the country and is scheduled to be screening at the Regal Savannah on March 10, 2013 at 5pm – but only if tickets are reserved in advance by the 3rd.

Click here for more info on ticketing.

Will you please join in the campaign and help empower millions of girls?

You can also find an event page on Facebook here.

Lutheran Services of Georgia (LSGA) is hosting a charity art show and silent auction on February 28, 2013 at 5:30. The art show will take place at 6555 Abercorn St/, Suite 217, and will feature local artists as well as some of the children and adults LSGA serves.

If you or someone you know would like to donate a piece of art for our show:
•The maximum canvas size for judging is 5×7 (all other sizes are accepted for donation, however).
•All mediums are accepted.
•Submissions are due to Katherine McKenzie at 6555 Abercorn Street, Suite 200 by February 7th.
For more information about submission or the event, please contact Katherine at (912) 353-8875.

LSGA is a non-profit organization that provides a multitude of services to the community. These services include: Refugee Services, Disaster Response, Family Intervention Services, Adoption Services, and Specialized Foster Care for at risk children and children and adults with special needs.

The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism will be hosting a Sibshop on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 from 10am-2pm at The Chatham Academy.

This Sibshop is a FUN interactive workshop for kids ages 8-13 who have a sibling with special needs.

Limited Space available. The cost of the workshop is $10 and includes all materials and lunch. There are a limited amount of scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis.

This is an extra special opportunity since this workshop will be led by Don Meyer, the founder of Sibshops. This will serve as a demonstratioin workshop for professionals who are learning to plan and facilitate their own Sibshops. The Matthew Reardon Center is very excited to be learning from him and to host more Sibshops in our area in the future.

Lunch will be provided to the kids during the Sibshop. If your child has a food allergy or dietary restrictions it may be best for them to bring a lunch from home.

If you have questions or need more information contact Jennifer McGee, LPC at jennifermcgee@matthewreardon.org  or 912.355.9098

Chatham Academy, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd, Savannah, 31416, http://savannahsibshop.eventbrite.com/#

We love this: a running group in Savannah called Savannah Moms RUN This Town  (savannahmrtt.co ) made up of moms who love to run are taking action in the wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.

The group designed shirts to sell as a memorial to those who have lost their lives. ALL proceeds are going straight to the relief efforts of the community and families in Newtown. As women and mothers, members of Savannah Moms RUN This Town were deeply affected by the shooting. Their main chapter leader actually grew up in Newtown..

Black cotton shirts, with a white screen printed design on the front pocket area and back. Each shirt costs $20, and ALL proceeds are going straight to the relief efforts of the community and families in Newtown.

To order, click here. Last day to order is Dec. 27!

Help Savannah Baby Co in their efforts to provide love and cheer to the students of Sandy Hook Elementary.

The National PTA released an article with a fantastic idea: to collect as many snowflakes possible so that when the kids start school back next year they’ll be welcomed by a magnificent “winter wonderland.”

Read the article here.

So get creative and craft away! Snowflakes can be dropped off at Savannah Baby Co. and they’ll mail them all.

If they gather 500 snowflakes, Savannah Baby Co will also make a donation to Savannah Chatham CASA in honor of the victims.

Or you want to mail your snowflakes directly, the mailing address to those collecting snowflakes for the school is:
Connecticut PTSA
60 Connolly Parkway
Building 12, Suite 103
Hamden, CT 06514

Savannah Baby Company, 5301 Paulsen at the corner of Paulsen St and 69th in the Medical Arts neighborhood, 912-480-0212, www.savannahbabyco.com, Savannah Baby Company is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Plan to take part in a 5K Celebration Run at Savannah State University on December 15 at 9 a.m.

Men, women, kids and jogging strollers are all welcome. Race proceeds benefit local nonprofit  Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia, helping preteen girls to become healthy, strong and confident

After Party will include race awards, raffles, kids fun zone, free food and beverages, and more.

Register for $25 at www.girlsontherun-ga.org  or for $35 onsite on race day. Call 912-349-1528 for more information.

Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia, 401 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, 31406 (912) 349-1528, www.girlsontherun-ga.org Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’re invited to Night in Tuscany Party & Silent Auction to benefit Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia, helping preteen girls to become healthy, strong and confident.

Thursday, November 29, 5:30 until 8 p.m. In the courtyard of Southern Pine Company, 616 East 35th Street, Savannah, Georgia. Live music, food and beverages, and great auction items to bid on.

Purchase tickets by clicking here.

Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia, 401 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, 31406 (912) 349-1528, www.girlsontherun-ga.org

The Shalom School | Savannah, GA | Phone 912-224-4617 | E-mail theshalomschool@gmail.com

You’re invited to the Pooler MOPS silent auction, Friday night Nov. 9 at First Presbyterian Church of Pooler. 6:30 – 8 PM.
All proceeds benefit Pooler Mops MOPPETS program & fund other MOPS activities & community service projects. More info here http://poolermops.blogspot.com

Giving in Love, Inc. cordially invites you to join them for a From My Storehouse to Yours Drop and Drive Donation Event that will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at 48 W. Montgomery Cross Road, #101, (across from Kmart inside Parrot Plaza) from 12:00pm-3:00pm. During this time, Giving in Love, Inc. will be collecting donations for baby and toddler items. These items can include clothes, toys, shoes, bottles, nursery furniture, etc.

Giving in Love, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose primary service is collecting baby and toddler items through donations and distributing them to low-income mothers and mothers-to-be in the Chatham county area. For additional information, please contact Tia McMillan at (912) 388-1658 or email info@givinginlove.org. For more information about Giving in Love, Inc. you can also visit their website at www.givinginlove.org. This event is sponsored by The Parrot Company.

You’re invited to Savannah Children’s Theatre’s Once Upon a Time Auction and Costume Gala, Sat. Nov. 3 at 6:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall,  3 West Liberty Street in downtown Savannah.

This festive evening is filled with wonderful auction items, a delicious Italian dinner and a cash bar. Some of the amazing auction items we have to offer include a football signed by Cam Newton, a cookbook set signed by Paula Deen, tickets to Dollywood, Six Flags, Medieval Times, The Georgia Aquarium,a carriage ride around downtown Savannah, wine tastings, floor refinishing, and more! Remember…the holidays are just around the corner!

Costumes are optional but fun is not!

Tickets are $25 each in advance or $30 at the door. Tables are available for $200.

Tickets are available at the theatre office at 2160 East Victory Drive in the Crossroads Shopping Center, online here or by phone at 912.238.9015.

Gala organizers have not forgotten the children! While you are enjoying the gala, your children are invited to our Fall Celebration Dance at the theatre. This fun evening is filled with dancing, food and a movie and is open to all kids between the ages of 7 and 18. Tickets are $20 and are available at the theatre office at 2160 East Victory Drive in the Crossroads Shopping Center, online here  or by phone 912.238.9015.

We all need help when it comes to parenting.

Which is why it’s comforting to know that Bull Street Baptist Church is hosting a parenting conference this weekend (Oct 12 & 13) to help equip parents to be the primary disciplers of our children.

Goals of the conference include helping parent in the following ways:
-Teaching generations to set their hope in God and in nothing else.
-Teaching generations to rely on the whole counsel of Scripture.
-Training generations to love and serve God, the church, and their neighbors as Christ does.

Conference Cost: $20 / person

Childcare Available: ($3 per child / $9 max per family per day)
Includes Friday Dinner & Saturday Breakfast!

Friday, October 12 – 5-9pm
Saturday, October 13 – 8:30am – 12pm

Steve Wright (author of reThink: Is Student Ministry Working? and ApParent Privilege) served at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC from 1999-2012 primarily as the Student Pastor but later transitioned as Pastor of Family Discipleship. He is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship and Church Planting at First Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, FL.

He received a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ed. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His undergrad degree is from Carson Newman College in TN. Steve also founded InQuest Ministries, to encourage youth pastors serving on the frontlines of ministry, and supplies resources of Sunday School and Discipleship curriculum to thousands of churches worldwide.

He and his wife Tina have been happily married since 1989. They are blessed with three children–Sara, William and Tyler.

· Register online at: www.bullstreet.org

· For more info contact: Glenn Warner Pastor for Family Ministry at glenn@bullstreet.org  or 912.236.1511

Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 East Anderson St., Savannah, GA 31401, www.facebook.com/BullStreetBaptistChurch, Bull Street Baptist Church is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns Stopping in Savannah Oct. 6-7
Designer gowns on sale for substantial savings while proceeds go to help women without insurance get mammograms at St. Joseph’s/Candler
Nearly 1,000 designer and couture gowns will be available at 25 percent to 85 percent savings.
Not limited to brides, bring your friends!

WHEN:
VIP PINK POWER HOURS
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 – 10 a.m. – Noon
GENERAL ADMISSION
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets Required. Please visit www.bridesabc.org  to register.
WHERE:
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler
225 Candler Drive – Savannah, GA 31405
A portion of the proceeds from gown sales will benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund at St. Joseph’s/Candler, which provides mammography and other breast health services for women without insurance.
Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities available call 877-721-HOPE(4673).
Lots of Exciting Giveaways