You’re invited to the SMA Angels Charity Ball Saturday, Nov. 21 for a magical evening of dinner & dancing, live & silent auction @ Marriott Riverfront Savannah.

Featuring “The Swingin’ Medallions” Band. Matt Mattingly, auctioneer, Roger Widener, dinner music.

Profits will be used in the fight against Spinal Muscular Atrophy “SMA”. SMA is the No. 1 genetic killer of infants under the age of two.

Purchase tickets: www.smaangels.org call 912-727-4SMA

Read about the amazing Richmond Hill family with twin daughters born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) by clicking here.

A devastating neuromuscular disease, SMA is the number one genetic killer of children under two. At present, there is no cure or treatment.

ABOUT SMA ANGELS CHARITY INC.

SMA Angels Charity is a 100% volunteer, non-profit charity that was inspired by two amazing little girls, Cassie and Skylar Swanson. They were born March 7, 1997 and, at five months, were diagnosed with the deadly disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). These beautiful identical twins inspired not only their family, but a community of friends. Determined that no parent should ever again hear, “Your child, will never sit, stand or walk and they will die before the age of two,” this charity began its fight against SMA. The organization helps provide support for the crucial research to find a cure or treatment for SMA; sponsors investigation into the best quality of care for children with SMA; provides medical equipment and supplies to families of children with SMA; and continues to work to spread awareness and education about this deadly disease. For more information, please visit www.smaangels.org, call (912) 727-4762.

Ella Bothwell is a 7 year old Rincon girl who has been diagnosed Stage 4 DIPG, an aggressive tumor at the base of the brain.

This type of cancer is usually terminal.

The love and support a family receives from its community in a time like this is immeasurable and often transformative.

It reaffirms that in your darkest times, we are all together and ultimately willing to do whatever it takes to help take care of one another.

The students at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler have created …Elephants for Ella, a series of prints to raise money for Ella’s medical treatments.

Prints are a high quality 13″ x 19″, with 5 different Elephants to choose from. Each print is $20 and all proceeds go to Ella’s medical fund.

You can purchase Elephants for Ella here .

Prints also available at both Scribble Art Studio‘s Savannah and Pooler studio locations, as well as Effingham Loves Ella Festival 11AM-4PM on Oct. 31 at the Effingham County Fairgrounds. More festival info here. 

Please contact Scribble Art Studio for more info 912.713.7376 or info@thescribbleartstudio.com

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Please visit Ella’s Facebook Page, Prayers for Sweet Ella, for more information about this special little girl.

Save the date for the 2nd Annual Pee Wee Rodeo, Nov. 21, 2015 @ The Old Dairy Farm, 2500 Tennessee Ave.
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 kids, $50 family max, 2 and under are free
Purchase tickets at www.urbanhopesavannah.org

Grab your cowboy hat, boots, spurs and chaps and come for a fun filled day of cowboy/cowgirl activities.

Your child will enjoy the chance to participate in stick horse rodeo events!

There will be other fun activities, such as pony rides, wagon rides, mechanical bull, face painting, archery, and farm animal petting zoo.

A photo booth will provide a chance for you and your family to get a picture taken by Melissa Levesque Photography. There will be food and beverages for purchase from Savannah Food Truck Festival and Thomas the hog dog man.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Urban Hope, a free after school program for inner city and at risk children.

Generous sponsors include: Moves With a Purpose – Savannah Real Estate Consultants, Hancock Askew, DX Marketing, Bill Lucas Insurance, Seacrest Partners, South University, North Western Mutual, Secretariat, Kathleen Horne, Rebecca Jordan Starling, The Yost Family and Savannah River Logistics.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

Here’s a chance to help a Savannah-area family and have some fun, too: Take part in a EMS Challenge organized by Southside Fire EMS.

This challenge is open to all local EMS services.

Organizers are also looking for a deli or sub shop that would be willing to donate lunch to feed all the paramedics, EMTs and nurses participating in the challenge.

Money raised will go toward fund-raising efforts for a Diabetic Alert Dog for Vivienne Harper, a Savannah-area child who has diabetes.

Sat. Oct. 17, 11AM at Rescue Training Inc., 9 Mall Terrace, Savannah

Registration fee: $50 per team

Contact Carol Crockett at 912-272-9372 or Joe Johnson at 912-312-4899 to register your team.

Benefit Dinner 

Help raise money for a Diabetic Alert Dog for Vivienne Harper, a Savannah-area child who has diabetes.

Attend a kid-friendly fundraising dinner with live music and silent auction at 32 Midtown Grille and Alehouse on Mon. Oct. 19 from 6-9PM.

The dinner is open to anyone who wants to come have fun and enjoy some great food. For more info contact Erin Harper at (912)308-8292 or Jake Harper at (678)983-0946.

Savannah Children’s Museum will continue to host Sensory Soft Sunday as a unique offering for families with children who have special needs. Savannah Children’s Museum will open from 9-11am on Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 to provide these families an opportunity to make connections while enjoying SCM’s many exhibits in a sensory friendly way.

Through discussions with the special needs community, Savannah Children’s Museum discovered that there are few offerings of this kind in the region. Museum staff feel it is especially important to provide all children, regardless of age or ability, an opportunity to experience all that Savannah Children’s Museum has to offer.

The goal of Sensory Soft Sunday: provide an exclusive time period for the families of children with special needs in order to reduce anxiety and overstimulation that can occur when the museum is open to the general public. The trains at Georgia State Railroad Museum, our adjacent facility, will not operate during this exclusive time period, to eliminate the sound of whistles.

To promote a calm atmosphere, the number of attendees is limited. The staffing, however, is not reduced so families may have increased staff interaction as desired or needed. A designated ‘quiet zone’ is located in the orange caboose at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Pre-registration for Sensory Soft Sunday is required and payment is due upon arrival. To register, email Liz Stratford at Lstratford@chsgeorgia.org.

Cost: $7.50 per person over 18 months, free for Coastal Heritage Society Members
Time: 9am-11am on the following Sundays: Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 13
Location: Savannah Children’s Museum 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401

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Although we’re just settling into the new school year, Two Sisters Travel  is already busy planning vacations for next summer!

And next summer you’ll have the opportunity to join us for an exciting adventure, Travel with Your Travel Agent getaway to Beaches All-Inclusive Resort in Negril, Jamaica June 20-25, 2016.

This vacation will combine family fun AND a chance to give back! You’ll enjoy special savings & exclusive activities including the Day of Caring event. For this, Two Sisters Travel has partnered with the Sandals Foundation to offer families the opportunity to participate in a service project benefiting local children. A priceless lesson for our own families in appreciating differences, respecting others, and the importance of community service.

Beaches Negril Resort provides the perfect setting for this getaway. A luxury all-inclusive resort situated on the world-famous 7-Mile Beach. At Beaches everything is included from unlimited watersports like waterskiing, paddle boarding, even SCUBA diving! And there are 6 kids programs for every age from infants to teens. This will truly be a vacation for everyone.

Only 12 rooms available for this exciting adventure! Book your room now, only $150 per person deposit. And Two Sisters Travel can arrange an easy to follow payment plan.

Join in next Tues. Sept. 22 at 8:30PM on Two Sisters Travel Facebook page here for a Virtual Q & A event. They’ll be answering all of your questions and everyone that attends will be eligible to receive up to a $250 spa credit.

Get a customized quote online here or call 843-284-3241 for details. Hope to see you in Jamaica mon.

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Your Change CAN Change LIVES
September 6-27, 2015
BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG benefiting The Pregnancy Care Center of Richmond Hill

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Spare pocket change, cash and checks collected will help fund The Pregnancy Care Center of Richmond Hill‘s annual budget to continue our life-changing work!

– Drop your spare change in a bottle when you see it.
– Pick up a bottle from your church, civic organization and/or business and fill it.
– If you don’t see a bottle, contact organizers at 912-445-0716 and offer to be a liaison.
– Share this mission with others.

RETURN BOTTLES BY SEPT 27

For more information, call 912-445-0716

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The 2015 Buddy Walk will be Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10AM in Forsyth Park in historic downtown Savannah.

The 10th annual one-mile fundraiser benefits the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS). About four thousand people attended the walk last year and thousands are expected to attend the event this year. The Buddy Walk raises awareness and funds for local programs, includingCamp Buddy, that benefit people with Down Syndrome and their families.

The Buddy Walk Program encourages participants of all ages and abilities. Carriages, strollers, wheelchairs, little red wagons and pets are all welcome. The goals are to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome and to positively influence local and national policy and practice. Past Buddy Walk events have raised millions to benefit education, research, and advocacy initiatives nationally, as well as the Night of Champions, Camp Buddy and many other services here in the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire.

Cheerers needed

Calling all zealous kids & high-spirited merry-makers. Organizers of the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society 9th Annual Buddy Walk want YOU to line the corners of the Forsyth Park (Drayton and Gaston; Drayton & Park; Whitaker & Gaston; Whitaker & Park) to encourage & Hi-Five all the walkers @ the 1-mile fundraising walk taking place this Sat. Oct. 3. The LDSS team will be recognizing three cheerers from the crowd, based on: “Most Spirited”; “Puts a Smile on My Face” ; “Unsung Hero”. Group Cheer Squads are welcome,too. For more info, contact Candy Bogardus at (912) 728-8505, jcbogardus@gmail.com or Joe Marchese at 912-213-9999, Jmarchese@ldssga.org.

Family Fun Festival

The walk begins at 10 a.m. with a Family Fun Festival being held immediately thereafter. A wide range of activities including face painting, bouncy houses, other games, as well as music and refreshments will last until 2pm.

Register for the Buddy Walk

The LDSS Buddy Walk is one of more than 300 Buddy Walks taking place across the country this October to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
Online registration is available at www.ldssga.org until Wednesday, Oct 1 at midnight. Participants can also signup starting at 8:30 am the day of the event. Registration is $15 per person or $50 for a family of four, which includes a T-Shirt, lunch and admission to the festival. For more information, contact Candy Bogardus at (912) 728-8505 or jcbogardus@gmail.com, or visitwww.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. They are an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society. More info here. 

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

Join Old Fort Jackson in Savannah August 29, 6-10PM for fun and food at their 34th Annual Silent Auction & Lowcountry Boil. Admission to this event is FREE, but donations are kindly accepted at the door.

Enjoy low country boil, bid in our silent auction, experience cannon firings, historic musket demonstrations, and more! 

All ages welcome

Food and drink pricing is as follows:

Lowcountry Boil Plate…………….$12
Beer, Wine, Mixed Drinks…………$4
20oz Soda…………………………….$2

Event includes family and kid-friendly activities.

Admission is free, dinner is $12 per plate and a cash bar is available.

More details here. 

This year’s item donors and sponsors include:
Revival Fest, Savannah Children’s Museum, Coastal Heritage Society, Snapology of Savannah, LLC, JetBlue Airways, The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, The Brice- a Kimpton Hotel, Mansion on Forsyth Park, Creative Catering, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah History Museum, North Island Surf and Kayak, The Florence, Port City Logistics, Eddie Kimmer Stage Lighting, B Street Salon, Photos by Rich Burkhart, Stefani Ashley Photography & Fine Arts

Where
Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA 31404
912.232.3945

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You’re invited to the Savannah 2015 Rally to Improve Birth

Monday, Sept 7 2015
10AM-Noon
Forsyth Park @ Drayton St & East Park Ave, Savannah, Georgia 31401

Supporters will take to the sidewalks of beautiful Forsyth Park to spread their message of evidence based care and humanity in childbirth!
Join in at 10AM at the very south end of the park, between the basketball court and the sidewalk. There will be vendor tables and goodie bags for the first 25 ladies to sign in.

All are welcome, family is encouraged.

Learn more here.

Hosted by Improvingbirth. org-Savannah

You’re invited to The Happily Ever After Ball
Sunday August 30 2015. Two sessions: 1-3PM and 4-6PM
Brockington Hall, 213 East Hall St. near Forsyth Park

100% of Proceeds benefits The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center
Tickets are $30 each, you can purchase tickets through The Next Generation by clicking here.

The Next Generation, a volunteer organization founded to benefit The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center, hosts the Happily Ever After Ball every year. Children can meet 30 of their favorite princesses, princes, pirates, and heroes.

Children and their parents are invited to attend the Royal Celebration where they can waltz with Cinderella and Prince Charming, visit Rapunzel and Flynn’s Hair and Makeup Palace, and even have a sword fight with Peter Pan and Captain Hook! Of course Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff will be there joined by all of their royal friends. You can also take a break in Wonderland and join Alice and the Mad Hatter at his tea party featuring Byrd Cookie Company’s famous cookie bar.

The Royal Title sponsor for this year’s Ball is Matilda Jane Clothing Independent Trunk Keeper, Robyn Shirley. The Next Generation has also partnered with Savannah luxury wedding and event planners, Posh Petals and Pearls to create a fairytale experience that children will never forget. The non-profit group, Princesses with a Purpose, will bring over 30 fairytale characters to life for children.

Tickets are $30 and on sale now here. Tickets are limited, so order yours today. This event typically sells out.

The Howard Hand In Hand Support Program For Children at St. Joseph’s/Candler invites you to a free an ice cream social and party Aug. 1.

All parents and children are invited.

The Howard Hand In Hand Support Program for Children helps kids who are facing the serious illness of a parent or loved one. The Aug. 1 party is a celebration to remind kids that they are not alone. Out of school, summer can be a tough time for kids facing difficult situations.

WHEN: 2-4 p.m., Saturday Aug. 1
WHERE: The Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Drive (across the street from Candler Hospital)

THE DETAILS: Ice cream, train rides, live princesses and superheroes, face painting and all kinds of other fun. Come join the fun.

To learn more about the Howard Hand In Hand Program, visit www.sjchs.org/howard-hand-in-hand.

Join Enchant My Party for a splash-tastic time with the Little Mermaid and her swimming mermaid friends at Dasher’s Landing in Rincon, GA.

There will be singing, storytelling and lots of pool fun.

There will be 2 sessions to allow for more one on one time between the children and the characters:
Session 1 is 1pm-2:30pm
Session 2 is 3pm-4:30pm

The princesses from Enchant My Party  hope to see you there.

Proceeds will go to Ella Bothwell’s medical fund to help cover the cost of her treatment.

Ella is a 7 year old girl who was diagnosed with a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), an aggressive tumor at the base of the brain. The rising second grader at Blandford Elementary in Rincon is undergoing extensive medical treatment.

Please visit Ella’s Facebook Page, Prayers for Sweet Ella, for more information about this special little princess.

Learn more here about the pool party.

This pool party is organized by Enchant My Party in Savannah , a children’s princess party business that sends costumed-princesses to homes or party spots to entertain at your child’s regal birthday party with storytelling; singing & dancing; crafts & games.

“Like” Enchant My Party on Facebook here.

Or you can help Ella by donating via a gofundme site here. 

Learn more about Ella Bothwell & the type of inoperable brain tumor she’s battling in our Savannah Morning News column “Praying for a miracle for Rincon’s Ella Bothwell” by clicking here. 

Enchant My Party, www.enchantmyparty.com, Savannah, Ga.  912.713.1253, email enchantmyparty@gmail.com 
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Help Bright Life Chiropractic collect 3000+ disposable baby diapers now through June 1st at Bright Life Chiropractic in Savannah to benefit the babies at The Living Vine Christian maternity home in Savannah.

All sizes are needed. Any brands accepted. Thank you for your support!

Please bring donated diapers at Bright Life Chiropractic, 2 Park of Commerce Blvd. Suite D, Savannah GA 31405

Warriors for William Foundation tees up for their first annual golf fundraiser to eradicate childhood cancer- MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 at 8AM.

The foundation’s first annual golf tournament will take place at Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa on Hutchinson Island in Savannah.

There will be hole prizes, gift bags full of merchandise, a 50/50 raffle and a chance at winning a car donated by Grainger Honda. Lunch will be provided by Paul Kennedy Catering.

Cost: $125 per player or $500 per team of four. Proceeds benefit Warriors for William Foundation,  a nonprofit organization to raise money for pediatric cancer research which was inspired by William Webb and his fight against neuroblastoma.

William, 4, won the hearts of many in Savannah during his brave 11-month long battle with the rare pediatric cancer. William died Feb. 5, 2014.

Anyone interested may register by emailing warriors4william@gmail.com or signing up in person at Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in the pro shop.

Learn more here. 

Do you have or know of a baby with any type of special need – development delays, hearing impediments, language issues or others? Kindermusik classes in Savannah can be of great benefit.

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano will be offering an entire month of FREE CLASSES IN JUNE for one winner of our Annual Special Needs Scholarship. One child age newborn to 3 will be awarded a month of weekly classes and at-home materials.

To apply, please email music@88keysga.com and write “Kindermusik scholarship” in the subject line. Deadline for applications: May 29, 2015.

Also, join Kindermusik for three mornings of choo-choo-ing fun as we offer our May Musical play date three times. The theme is TRAINS.

Class will be offered Tuesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 27, and Saturday, May 30 at 10:00am. Play dates are open to ages 0-7.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Eat at Uncle Maddio’s pizza joint in Savannah this Fri. May 15 to celebrate their 2nd Birthday!

Celebrate your favorite pizza joint’s birthday with Amy Taylor Live & special guest Rick Tiger, 6:30-8:30 PM May 15. $2 Abita tap take-over. Details here. 

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, 7805 Abercorn Street #2, Savannah, 31406, (912) 777-4479 emailabercorn@unclemaddios.com, On Facebook here.  Uncle Maddio’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for all new themes in May!

Babies 0’s and 1’s will begin “Mama Goose” on Mondays at 9:20am, and toddlers ages 2’s and 3’s will begin “Colors and Shapes on the Farm” on Mondays at 10:15am. Preschoolers ages 4’s and 5’s will begin a brand new class on Mondays at 3:50pm.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik or call 912-988-KEYS.

FIRST TRIAL CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!

1-Month Free scholarship for child with special needs

Kindermusik is offering a one month free scholarship to one special needs baby/toddler/young child for the month of June! If you know of or have a child with any type of special need, please email music@88keysga.com today.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Eat at Uncle Maddio’s pizza joint in Savannah on Fri. April 24 to support Coastal Center for Developmental Services.

Mention CCDS & 10% of your order will support programs for adults with developmental disabilities.

Bonus Family Fun 

5:30-8:30PM April 24. Enjoy live music & sign up for the 4th Annual CCDS Golf Tournament at The Landings.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, 7805 Abercorn Street #2, Savannah, 31406, (912) 777-4479 emailabercorn@unclemaddios.com, On Facebook here.  Uncle Maddio’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

You’re invited to a special Girls’ Night Out in Richmond Hill, April 24, 7-9:30PM.

New and unique to the Richmond Hill area is Girls Night Out, an exciting event designed to empower, connect and invigorate women while helping to raise the essential funds needed for the programs offered by The Pregnancy Care Center of Richmond Hill.

Guests will mingle through the vendor displays as they enjoy refreshments and girlfriend connections while being pampered and inspired.

One of the highlights of the evening will be motivational sharing from special guest speaker Evelyn I. Fallon, a former national champion cheerleader who now inspires thousands of women online via her blog, “The Making of God’s Cheerleader.”

Fallon – a John Maxwell certified speaker, trainer, and life coach who is currently in the midst of penning her first book, set for release in 2016 – strives to motivate and empower women by encouraging them to release the baggage from their pasts, while gaining the freedom to unleash a legacy.

Learn more & purchase tickets here. 

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You’re invited to an inaugural Derby Day Mother Daughter Chari-TEA, Saturday, May 2 at the Savannah Golf Club to benefit a Savannah children’s hospital.

Drinks and refreshments will be served from 1:30-3PM Tickets are $25, with proceeds benefiting The Next Generation, a volunteer organization founded to benefit The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. The Next Generation’s mission is to foster a positive healthcare experience for children and to further educate parents on children’s healthcare matters through fundraising, volunteer service and educational outreach.

Keeping in the tradition of Derby Day, guests are invited to wear their favorite hats.

Robyn Shirley, Matilda Jane Clothing’s Independent Trunk Keeper and a Team Leader for the Southeast will host the event. (Robyn is pictured above with her two daughters).

During the Chari-TEA, a trunk full of clothes and fun hats will be available for guests to dress up in and take snapshots at a Matilda Jane photo area. Professional photos will also be available the next day. To purchase a ticket, contact Cecilia Russo at 912.665.0005 or info@crussomarketing.com .

MORE INFORMATION ON MATILDA JANE CLOTHING

Matilda Jane Clothing (MJC) was founded by Denise DeMarchis in 2006 as a kitchen table startup that has quickly grown into a national children’s clothing business. Available in girls and adult sizes with designs that are youthful, playful and expressive, the brand’s whimsical approach to texture, pattern and color results in designs that capture the spirit and imagination of childhood. MJC sales are made directly though a Trunk Keeper, a representative who gets to know her customers personally. The exclusive sale of clothing by Trunk Keepers is a direct selling model allowing business opportunities for entrepreneurial women driven by creativity and relationship building. For more information, visit www.matildajaneclothing.com

To book or attend a Matilda Jane Clothing trunk show in Savannah or Bluffton/Hilton Head Is.,  contact Robyn Shirley at 843-384-3842 or robyns@matildajaneclothing.com.

Robyn Shirley, Team Leader and Trunk Keeper #124, Bluffton, SC, RobynS@matildajaneclothing.com Robyn Shirley is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Junior League of Savannah to Host Fit Kids Fest free interactive health and fitness event for area kids and their parents Saturday, April 18, 2015, 3-5 PM at Optimist Field in Daffin Park.

Since the mid 1980’s obesity has increased so that not only is it considered an epidemic, but it has become one of the most serious public health problems facing the United States. One in three children in Chatham County is considered obese. Studies show that overweight kids are more likely to become overweight and obese adults. If obesity among kids continues to increase at this rate, our current generation could become the first in history to live shorter and sicker lives than their parents.

To aid in curbing this growing epidemic, the Junior League of Savannah will host their third annual Fit Kids Fest on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 from 3-5PM at Optimist Field in Daffin Park.

The first 250 kids will receive free tickets to that evening’s Sand Gnats game and a free t-shirt.

Fit Kids Fest is a free community event, focused on increasing awareness and prevention of childhood obesity by providing children and their parents with resources and tools to help them make more educated choices and live active, healthy lifestyles.

Tummy Time Foods will be this year’s event,  hosting a healthy cooking demonstration for children and their families.

Questions? Contact Kristen Peterson at 912-713-5440 or kristenpshelton@hotmail.com

Examples of Creative Hearts Network cards

Examples of Creative Hearts Network cards

To purchase cards and peruse images of cards available, click here. 

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser