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Hubbard’s Maid Service in Savannah will clean cancer patients’ homes for free

Monday, May 9th, 2011

It’s spring and you are so ready for your home to be professionally cleaned.

Hubbard’s Maid Service in Savannah and the Lowcountry is your go-to company for a spotless cleaning job done by responsible crews you can trust.

Not only does Hubbard’s offer a quality service, the company also gives back to the community. Hubbard’s Maid Service cleans homes for free for women that are undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Hubbard’s Maid Service has joined Cleaning for A Reason, a nationwide non-profit foundation. 

The Foundation Call Center screens and qualifies requests before passing them onto a residential cleaning business to service. The Foundation matches patients with qualified cleaning businesses who have pledged to provide 4 free cleanings for women while they are undergoing treatment for cancer. The Foundation recruits licensed, insured, and bonded cleaning companies such as Hubbard’s who provide background checks on their employees to provide these in demand services.

Hubbard’s then pledges to donate funds to the foundation and do all the cleanings 100% free for the women. There are currently 850 cleaning companies participating in the United States and Canada. Hubbard’s is available to take on more Cleaning for A Reason patients. Call Hubbard’s Maid Service directly at 912-961-9131 for more information or click here.

Call 912.961.9131 for a free house cleaning quote. Be sure to tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!.

Serving Savannah & the Lowcountry since 2004, Hubbard’s Maid Service has been keeping thousands of houses and offices spotless. You can be assured that Hubbard’s licensed, bonded, and insured team has one goal: your complete satisfaction! No office, house, store, or construction site is too small or large for Hubbard’s cleaning crews.

Hubbard’s Maid Service, 912.961.9131, www.hubbardsmaidservice.com  Hubbard’s Maid Service is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

March of Dimes Bake Sale, March for Babies Walk in Savannah

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Savannah triplet mom Amber McHargue  knows firsthand the importance of March of Dimes, which helps give premature babies a chance by funding research and providing resources.

Which is why Amber and her trio will be helping out at a March of Dimes bake sale Thurs. April 14 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Memorial’s NICU’s March for Babies team is sponsoring the bake sale with all proceeds going to March for Babies.

Amber & Dove McHargue  got involved the March of Dimes after their triplet boys were born 8 weeks prematurely four and a half years ago.

The Savannah March of Dimes bake sale will be held this week through Thurs from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM dates in the cafeteria alcove. Items for sale include homemade goodies, donated store items, purple bracelets, cook books and some Beanie Babies.

Savannah’s March of Dimes’ March for Babies 6 mile walk is April 30 2011 at Daffin Park on E. Victory Drive, Savannah, 31405
Registration Time: 8 AM. Start Time: 9 AM

For more info, click here.

Savannah’s family-friendly Realtor: Matthew Allan of Keller Williams Realty

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

Matthew Allan of Keller Williams Realty has a special offer benefitting an extremely important cause.

Matthew will have a button ad on SouthernMamas.com, as well as a recurring banner ad, and will be contributing information about the real estate market to our website. If a SouthernMamas reader contacts Matthew and mentions the ad, and he assists in the purchase or sale of a home, Matthew will donate 10% of his net commission from that transaction to The Next Generation, Benefitting The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.

Matthew and his wife are the parents of a toddler, and recognize how important it is to have the best health care for our children. The Next Generation is an organization comprised of young professionals, neighbors, parents, and friends throughout Savannah and the Coastal Empire who are interested in donating their time, talents, and financial resources to the patients and families of the Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. The Next Generation is committed to:
* Ensuring that children and families of the Coastal Empire and surrounding areas have access to a premier healthcare facility without having to leave Savannah.
* Donating their time and resources to benefit patients and families at our local facility.
* Providing access to healthcare and parenting educational opportunities for their own families and families in our community.

In the next year, The Next Generation plans to:
* Purchase medical equipment on the “wish list” created by hospital staff.
* Provide Birthday and “End of Chemotherapy” celebrations to pediatric patients in the hospital.
* Decorate the three pediatric wings for holidays.
* Conduct educational socials for families in our community.

Matthew’s business as a real estate professional is based on helping families make the right choices about their largest financial investment, their home. His association with The Next Generation and SouthernMamas will work in tandem with that family-first goal.

Matthew has also assured us that if a Southern Mamas reader needs help outside the geographic areas Matthew services, he will provide another agent at Keller Williams Realty who not only specializes in your area, but who will also make the same commitment to giving 10% of their net commission to The Next Generation. Keller Williams Realty is the largest real estate company in Savannah, so whether it’s Matthew or another agent, you will be working with a top professional committed to the community.

For more information, click here. To contact Matthew, email him at Matthew@kw.com or call or text him at 912.401.4663.

You’re invited to the Pearls & Purses Afternoon Tea Party YMCA Benefit

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Savannah’s Healing Field and Celebrate Children Day at the National Guard Armory

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

From March 25 to April 2, the field in front of the National Guard Armory on Eisenhower Drive in Savannah will be covered in flags. Each flag represents child abuse and neglect.

It’s all part of the 5th Annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness, organized by The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group. The goal is to turn a field of hurt into a field of hope. Each $50 donated to the Healing Field removes one flag representing child abuse and neglect from the field and replaces it with a pinwheel representing one family who will be supported by First Steps-Parents of Newborns Program at Candler.

The field at the National Armory is free and open to visitors March 25-April 2. Free admisison to the National Guard Armory, at 1248 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA, 31406. For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com  

Celebrate Children Day will be Sat. March 26 at the National Guard Armory, at 1248 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA, 31406. It’s part of the 5th Annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness, organized by The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group. Activities include:
10 AM Opening Ceremony
11 AM-3 PM Activities and entertainment for the whole family
For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com
www.coastalrockgroup.com

For Sherry: An Art Exhibition and Art Auction Benefiting SCAD professor Sherran Deems

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

Here’s a way you can help a Savannah College of Art and Design professor who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Savannah artists and art professors have banded together in the hopes of relieving some of the financial burdens that art professor Sherran Deems is facing while battling cancer. Several of her friends and co-workers who teach drawing in the foundationʼs department at SCAD have decided to throw an art auction and exhibition hoping to raise enough funds to help Sherran pay for chemotherapy and radiation treatments as well as many other unexpected surgeries and expenses that accompanies many who face such a challenging illness. Read more about Sherry’s story by clicking here.

The art exhibit and art auction is online at www.savannahartistgroup.org  and Sun. March 13 at CHROMA GALLERY-31 Barnard St. and ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St, Suite 301, Savannah.

When: On-Line bidding beginning Feb.28th-March 13th, 2011
Chroma Gallery Final Bidding and Reception: 3-6:30 pm
Entertainment: Solo Acoustic- Marcus Kuhlmann of the Trainwrecks Band
Food and Wine provided by members of the SCAD Art History Department

Sherran Deems is a single, vibrant, talented, and proud lady, known for her thorough and demanding color theory and drawing curriculum she teaches at the School of Foundations at the Savannah College of Art and Design. When she was first diagnosed with stage 3b cancer, she thought she could fight through her demanding treatments, but soon discovered that she was going to be needing help. And, with family members scattered across the nation, she had to rely on the closest thing she has to family in Savannah; her fellow artists and co-workers.

For more information, contact: Gena Brodie Robbins at 386-338-1735 or via email at genabrodie@me.com

Kids Clothing Swap set for Feb. 25 in Bluffton

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

bluffton-church-of-the-crossThe Church of the Cross, Bluffton, SC will host their Moms Ministry bi-annual fall Kids Clothing Swap from 6-8 PM Feb. 25 2011 at 495 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC  29910.

The purpose of this biannual event is to have moms bring their children’s gently used (no stains please) outgrown clothes to this swap. Simply donate outgrown clothes and then “shop” with out having to pay anything So you are not simply donating, you are receiving something in return. Remaining items will be donated to the church thrift store, God’s Goods, and to Bluffton Self Help. Contact Amy Weaver at amyweaver1@yahoo.com for more info.

Savannah-area children’s clothing sales happening in February and March include:
High Cotton Kids fine children’s consignment show, 6700 Waters Ave., Savannah: Feb. 24-26
Coastal Kids Market consignment sale @ The Shops at Godley Station, Pooler: March 3-5
First Presbyterian Preschool Spring Little Lambs children’s consignment sale, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah: March 11-12
Wee Ones Sale, Goshen Road and Hwy 21 in Rincon, March 2-5

Opportunity for Savannah nonprofits: apply for a year of free marketing services

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

bowsternUPDATE: America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is the winner! Congratulations.

BowStern Marketing – which just opened a Savannah office – is offering a unique program developed exclusively for Savannah and surrounding communities.

Through the new program called “Serving Our Savannah,” BowStern will select one non-profit and provide comprehensive integrated marketing support for an entire year.

Here are the guidelines:
• Deadline for application is February 28, 2011
• Pro bono marketing services will last through February 28, 2012
• The winner will receive 35 service hours per month for use in the areas of:
Advertising
Graphic Design
Branding Public Relations
Social Media
Strategic Marketing Plan

The BowStern team will develop an integrated marketing plan, valued at $6,000, at no charge. For more information, contact Savannah President for BowStern Kimberly Pannell at kpannell@bowstern.com or 888.912.1110. For more information on BowStern, click here.

Social event to benefit Savannah’s inner city children

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

urban-hope-logo-2You’re invited to “A Taste of Hope” Presented by Urban Hope and Comcast, 7 PM Fri. Feb. 18, 2011 at Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St.

The social event – which benefits Urban Hope and the inner city children of Savannah – will be a night full of  appetizers, incredible desserts, music, and exciting auction items. There will be one of a kind restaurant/caterer packages, artwork, furniture, and many more items included in the auction. All the auction proceeds will go to supprt Urban Hope and the inner city children of Savannah. Many high-quality restaurants, caterers and local Savannah businesses will participate.

Tickets: $25 per person and can be purchased by clicking here or by email at urbanhopesav@aol.com.

Sponsors: Comcast, Kevin Beckwith-Merrill Lynch, Happy Medium Design Group, Seacrest Partners and Creative Approach.

Hubbard’s Maid Service in Savannah, Lowcountry offers 50 percent discount

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

hms1Start the New Year with a professionally-cleaned house that sparkles and shines. Hubbard’s Maid Service in Savannah and the Lowcountry is offering 50 percent off your first time cleaning with regular service. Hubbard’s will even throw in a gift-wrapped bottle of merlot. Call 912.961.9131 for a free quote. Mention SouthernMamas to receive your discount.

Hubbard’s Maid Service also cleans homes for free for women that are undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. For information on this amazing service, click here.

hubbardscleaningcancerpatientsServing Savannah & the Lowcountry since 2004, Hubbard’s Maid Service has been keeping thousands of houses and offices spotless. You can be assured that Hubbard’s licensed, bonded, and insured team has one goal: your complete satisfaction! No office, house, store, or construction site is too small or large for Hubbard’s cleaning crews.

Hubbard’s Maid Service, 912.961.9131, www.hubbardsmaidservice.com

Savannah photographer documents a special little girl

Monday, December 20th, 2010

leeann-ritch-cora-2010When Savannah family and children’s photographer LeeAnn Ritch heard about little Cora Garola’s battle with leukemia, LeeAnn immediately wanted to reach out to Cora’s parents, Rob & Mandy Garola of Isle of Hope.

Ever since then every year, LeeAnn donates a free photo shoot and CD to the Garola family. 

Pictured above is one of the lovely results of LeeAnn’s portrait sesssion with the Garolas this year. See more photos of Cora and her family on LeeAnn’s blog here.

As you can see, Cora is looking as adorable as ever! She’s almost done with therapy and is doing really well.

Photographer LeeAnn Ritch is offering a Jan/Feb. special: A photography session, online proofing and CD for $250 plus tax (Regular cost is $575) if you book a session now for January or February.

Thirty-One Gifts Thermal Tote Fundraiser to Benefit Erin Fray, Hope for Savannah

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

thirty-one-gifts-thermal-toteHere is a wonderful opportunity for SouthernMamas readers to help get thermal totes desperately needed for cancer patients and raise money for Pooler mother-of three Erin Fray’s breast cancer battle. All you have to do is buy a $20 thermal tote from Thirty-One Gifts.

Here’s how the Thirty-One Gifts Thermal Tote Sale works.

The price of a regular Thermal Tote (like the one pictured) costs $23.11, which includes the tote, embroidery, tax and shipping.

During the January thermal tote fundraiser, the totes sell for an even $20, Thirty-One gifts consultants Tiffany Bradley and Amy Bonner will give Erin and her family $6.71 from each tote sold and donate a tote to Hope for Savannah.

thirtyonegiftssavannahHope for Savannah is a non-profit that seeks to offer comfort and hope to cancer patients and their families. Hope for Savannah also gives cancer patients items of comfort such as thermal totes so patients can to protect their medicine as they go back and forth to treatment. Hope for Savannah needs about 300 thermal totes for a year’s supply.

So every bit of that $20 you pay will be used to help local breast cancer patients. The $20 is still less than what customers would normally pay for this tote and it allows Thirty-One Gifts to provide outreach.

In addition to the per tote profit Erin and her family will receive, Thirty-One Gifts consultants Amy and Tiffany will also donate all of their commission from any of the totes that are purchased.

Purchasing 300 Thermal Totes for Hope for Savannah means raising almost $3,000 for Erin. Read more about Erin’s story by clicking here.

You can pre-order your totes now by contacting Tiffany or Amy by phone or email to place your orders. Because this is a fundraiser with special pricing, orders cannot be placed online.
Contact Amy Bonner via amybonner31@gmail.com or call (770) 891-8153
Contact Tiffany Bradley via email at tiffanybradley31@yahoo.com or call (912) 414-2859

Help the family of a Whitemarsh teen killed in hit and run

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
Craig Loxton

Craig Loxton

You can help the family of a Whitemarsh Island teen killed in hit and run early Monday morning.

Eighteen-year-old Craig Loxton died after someone ran into his moped along Highway 80 off the Islands Expressway, less than a mile from his home. Loxton was left on the side of the road, where he died. On Tuesday morning, Johnathan Breet McKie turned himself over authorities and was charged with Hit and Run, DUI and Vehicular Homicide in the 1st Degree.

Craig’s family members are struggling to cover expenses. Any donation is appreciated no matter how small and can be made to at any Wells Fargo branch to an account is called the Craig Loxton Memorial Fund. Questions can be directed to Wells Fargo Medical Arts Branch on Waters Avenue.

Eat Chick-fil-A for Pooler mom Erin Fray

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

poolermomErin Fray gave birth to a baby boy on a Tuesday and was diagnosed with breast cancer three days later. The Pooler mother of three had her newborn Samuel with her at the OB/GYN office on Oct. 15 when her doctor told her she had stage one invasive ductal breast cancer.

Certainly, there is no “good” time to be diagnosed with such an aggressive form of cancer, but three days after having a child? It’s hard to imagine bravely taking on that battle with a newborn, plus a 2- and 3-year-old at home.

But that’s exactly what Erin is doing, with overwhelming support from her husband, Matt, a pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Pooler and a part-time teacher at Savannah Christian Preparatory School, and from their close-knit community.

Family and friends, members of their church, Erin’s Mothers of Preschoolers group and other churches help out in so many ways, bringing the family meals, baby-sitting, dropping off diapers, running errands and raising money.

This Tues. Dec. 14, an Erin Fray fundraising dinner will take place at Chick-fil-A of Pooler. Ten percent of the purchases made between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. will go toward helping to pay for medical costs not covered by the Frays’ insurance. The public is invited to attend. For more info on the event, click here.

Jamie Deen, son of Paula Deen and celebrity in his own right, will be one of the Celebrity Servers at Chick-fil-a Tuesday. Other local Celebrities include the Mayor of Pooler, Savannah Christian Headmaster Roger Yancey and WSAV’s Alice Massimi.

Please invite others to join!

Erin, 30, is documenting her battle as a young mother with cancer in the blog Joy in the Journey at erinfray.blogspot.com.

Savannah holiday shopping for good causes

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

You’ve got tons of holiday shopping to do. Why not try to help out a few non-profits while spending on gifts?  Here are ways to shop and do outreach work simultaneously.

next-generation-logoThe Next Generation and Byrd Cookie Company Give Back During the Holidays: Purchase a select group of gifts from Byrd Cookie Company and Byrd will donate 50% of the profits back to The Next Generation, volunteer organization founded to benefit the patients and families of the Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. Select gifts include a Logo Cookie Tin, a Coffee Tumbler filled with Mocha Chocolate Chip Coffee Cookies or the “I Believe” Holiday Cookie Jar filled with an assortment of Byrd’s most popular treats. In addition to fundraising to purchase equipment for the children’s wings of the hospital, The Next Generation membership provides seasonal decorations for the halls of the children’s hospital, end of chemo and birthday parties for patients and pediatric educational opportunities to parents in the community.

Stop by Byrd Cookie Company, 6700 Waters Ave., or order online at www.byrdcookiecompany.com/nextgen and give back to the Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. For more information on The Next Generation and volunteer opportunities, go to www.nextgenerationsavannah.com.

childrens-healthcare-coupon

childrens-healthcare-gift-shopShopping Pass at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: This holiday season, why not buy a gift that keeps on giving? Shop for your family and friends at the Children’s gift shops, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the patients and families being cared for at Children’s. As an added bonus to give your pocket book a little break, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is offering a 25 percent-off coupon to their gift shops this holiday season through Dec. 25. Get into the holiday spirit this season with holiday shopping that helps kids!

2010 Holiday Cards are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Services of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Click here.

Get involved with Urban Hope to help shape the lives of Savannah children

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

urban-hope-logo-2We often hear from readers who want to do community volunteer work but aren’t sure which charity to pick.

Consider volunteering with Urban Hope, a nonprofit organization located here in Savannah, that provides inner city children an alternative to the streets. Urban Hope is a ministry devoted to children and grounded in Christian love.

Urban Hope changes the lives of children and youth, bringing them a sense of hope and future through spiritual and educational development and life management skills. All Urban Hope programs are provided to the participants free of charge and without regard to their religious beliefs.

Urban Hope is currently seeking passionate volunteers for the after school program and the Board of Directors. Also needed: financial contributions or donations for the program as well as corporate sponsors for Urban Hope’s 2011 fundraisers. Donations can be made through the website, www.urbanhopesavannah.org. For any additional information call Cassie at 912-398-9811 or email urbanhopesav@aol.com

Help pediatric cancer patients this holiday season with Elves from Catie

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

elves-from-catieCatie Wilkins was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a brain tumor, on her first birthday, Sep. 26, 2003. She endured 11 surgeries, 36 months of chemotherapy, and 30 radiation treatments. The little girl fought hard.

Catie was 4 years old when she died Jan. 19, 2007.

That first Christmas without her – and all the Christmases since – are particularly painful at the Wilkins home in Guyton. Which is what prompted the Wilkins to start the “Elves from Catie” program. Today, almost four years since Catie’s death, elves are given to pediatric cancer patients in hospitals nationwide and over $10,000 has been raised to cure childhood cancer.

You, too, can help by sponsoring an “Elf from Catie.” For $20, an Elf and a book “A Gift from Catie” will be sent to a hospitalized pediatric cancer patient and $5 will be donated to CURE Childhood Cancer.

For more information, go to www.elvesfromcatie.com.

Catie’s mom, Jenny Wilkins, is looking for local groups to take on “Elves from Catie” as a volunteer project. Contact Jenny at jencarrollwilkins@gmail.com.

Food Drive at Just for Baby & More to help Savannah community

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

just-for-baby-more-ferst-donor Just for Baby and More  is joining Second Harvest Food Bank in an effort to collect non-perishable food goods to benefit Savannah people in need.

The Savannah food drive will be Nov. 6-20.

During that time, bring in canned or non-perishable foods to Just for Baby and More  at 7701 Waters Ave. and receive a discount on your next purchase of gifts, clothing, and bedding equal to the weight of your donation (up to 15% off)!

Don’t worry, Just for Baby & More has the scale. When you come by to drop the food off, store staff will weigh it and give you your discount coupon.

This year (appearing in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition being filmed in Savannah) Second Harvest is attempting to collect 150 tons, or 300,000 pounds, of canned goods for low-income families.

America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia was established in 1981 as a locally inspired, volunteer-driven non profit food bank. This community-building organization serves twenty-one counties in southeastern Georgia with the mission of feeding hungry people and strengthening communities.

Just for Baby and More  is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com.

You’re invited: free discussion on charitable giving

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

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Zoe Foundation helps Savannah families dealing with the loss of a baby

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

zoefoundation_finalOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

The Zoe Foundation will host the second annual “Walk to Remember” Sat. Oct. 30 2010 @ Forsyth Park
Registration: 9 AM
Event Time: 10 AM to noon

This Family Event is FREE and open to the public. Pre-Registration is recommended: Call or e-mail: 912.508.1858 / kayla@zoe-foundation.org

This year’s event will feature: music – guest speakers; balloon release; memorial walk around Forsyth Park; special reading of the names of our honored babies. Please bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park following the event.

The Zoe Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that offers financial and emotional support to families who have endured the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, chromosomal disorders, SIDS, accidents or other causes. The Zoe Foundation believes that even the smallest life is precious and deserves a proper memorial. Everyone who has experenced a similar loss or knows someone who has is invited to get connected with The Zoe Foundation.

Meet the mom who started Savannah’s The Next Generation

Monday, September 27th, 2010

heather-and-luke-fountainHeather Fountain, a local mother of two, co-founded The Next Generation, a volunteer organization founded to benefit the Backus Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.

Click here to read about how her son Luke’s serious medical condition inspired Heather to start The Next Generation and how you can help support their efforts. Volunteers with The Next Generation donate their time, talents and financial resources to help Backus patients and families experience a little happiness while combating life-threatening conditions.

Next Generation BBQ, Brews & Bluegrass Fall Festival at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, 3-7 p.m. Sun. Oct. 3, 2010
Face painting, bounce houses, pumpkin patch, train rides and more to benefit Backus Children’s Hospital. 601 W. Harris St. (912) 350-1524, 350-6374 or www.nextgenerationsavannah.com.

In2Books Savannah needs adult volunteer pen pals to help local students

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

in2books-savannahIn2Books Savannah needs 481 volunteer pen pals to help students in 27 Savannah classrooms.

In2Books is an award-winning program that connects students with adult mentors – community members who have agreed to become “Pen Pals.” These generous volunteers provide essential support for the development of our elementary school students’ reading, writing and critical thinking skills, and their direct engagement and assistance in our classrooms is making a substantial difference in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.

Visit www.in2bookssavannah.com to sign up. If you have questions, email info@in2bookssavannah.org or find In2Books Savannah on Facebook by clicking here.

Save the date: Hospital fundraiser, Junior League Thrift Sale, Thomas the Train, Santa Train

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

next-generation-logo1st Annual BBQ, Brews and Bluegrass Fundraiser for Memorial’s Children’s Hospital at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum
Organized by The Next Generation
3-7 PM Sun. Oct. 3
Music by Steward & Winfield and fantastic food for the whole family. Children’s activities include train rides, face painting, bouncy houses, pumpkin patch, arts and crafts and more! A large pumpkin patch will offer pumpkins and mums, with local photographer Lyn Bonham on hand for photos. Tickets: $20 per person for adults and children over 13; KIDS 12 and UNDER ARE FREE! Tickets available at www.nextgenerationsavannah.com or can be purchased at the door.

The Junior League of Savannah Thrift Sale at the Savannah Civic Center
Oct. 1 and 2

Admission:$5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Savannah Civic Center’s box office or at www.jrleaguesavannah.org. Children under 2 are admitted free. No strollers or carts are permitted. Items sold on Saturday are half-price. All sales are cash only. Parking is free.
Thrift Sale merchandise, which is donated by League members and supporters, includes appliances, electronics, children’s clothing and toys, home and holiday decor, books, accessories, house wares, linens, furniture and more. New-in-the-box merchandise and high quality items such as crystal, china, jewelry, and designer goods will be sold in the JL Boutique.

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE TRAIN RIDES in Cordele in SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
Oct. 23, 24 and 30, 31 2010
Day Out With Thomas Celebration Tour 2010 visits SAM Shortline Excursion Train depot at Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Hwy. 280 West, Cordele (Nine miles west of I-75 via Exit 101)
Children of all ages can take a 25-minute real train ride, meet and take photos with characters such as Sir Topham Hatt, play with Mega Blocks, join in on storytelling and crafts, live music, food vendors.
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM., rain or shine.
TICKETS:
Call 866-468-7630 or www.SamShortline.com
Ticket prices are $18. Buy before September 20 and save $2 per ticket. Non-refundable.
INFO:
For more information and directions, contact southwest Georgia’s excursion train at www.SamShortline.com or 1-877-GA-RAILS.

Santa Train 2010 @ the Roundhouse Railroad Museum
Sat. Dec. 4:

santa-train-roundhouse-2010Reserve Your Golden Ticket for Santa Train 2010!

Sat. Dec 4 @ the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris St., downtown Savannah
Ages 4 and Younger: 10 AM
Ages 5 and Older: 4:30 PM

This year, the Roundhouse is offering a version for younger tots in the morning and one for older kids in the late afternoon. Bring the crew, come out dressed in your pajamas, and celebrate the holiday season, Roundhouse Style!

Morning Tots (ages 4 and under)
The younger crowd will enjoy holiday-themed crafts and activities, hear Christmas stories aboard the passenger car, and will have the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus as well as make their own holiday cookie creations.
$10 Children
$4 Adults
roundhouse-railroad-museum-button-adCHS Member Adults Free

Late Afternoon Big Kids (ages 5 and up)
The older kid crew will have a special surprise train-ride visit by Santa Claus himself. They will create their own holiday artwork, sing Christmas carols, and be served a delicious dinner. This fun will be followed by a viewing of the Christmas favorite of many children, Warner Bros.’ Polar Express.
$20 Children
$14 Adults
CHS Member Adults $10

Reserve Your Spot Today: Call Kelli @ 912-651-6823 x3 or email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org

Come by the Roundhouse booth at Holly Days on Broughton Street, Sat. Nov. 27 for fun crafts and a chance to win a family four pack of tickets to Santa Train 2010!

Pediatric therapists reaching out to Savannah parents of children with Down syndrome

Monday, July 19th, 2010

mother-childLocal pediatric occupational therapist Jaime Patillo and pediatric physical therapist Lindsay Mullen are collaborating on a book that will provide home exercises and activities to promote motor skills in children with Down syndrome.

Jaime and Lindsay know parents of children with Down syndrome are aware of the joys, rewards and challenges of raising a child with special needs. They would like to draw upon your experiences and request your participation in one of two ways.

They’re looking for parents willing to complete a short questionnaire about their experiences. Additionally, they’re looking for children between the ages of birth and 8 years of age to photograph for illustration of various activities from the book.

If you are interested in being a part of this project, or would like more information, please contact Jaime or Lindsay at: DSmotorskills@gmail.com.