You’re invited to this free family night @ Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler

Would you like your child in an environment that educates the whole child–mind, body, and spirit?

Of course you do, and Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler is here to help! 

Come to the first Family Night on Tues. Sept. 5 2023 to receive practical tips for helping your child develop a strong foundation in literacy skills that will be useful throughout life.

To partner with teachers who will get to know your child as a unique and special individual and help him/her grow in God’s plan, check out Savannah Adventist Christian School. The private, Pooler school will begin accepting applications for 2024-2025 in January, and plan to offer ninth grade classes again next school year.

To schedule a tour of the campus, please contact the school: 912-748-5977 or info@sacssda.org
The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.

Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.

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Registration open for youth dance classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Everyone is invited to move and create with dance classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!

From our youngest dancer with their parents to an introduction to modern dance, there’s a class for you!

Parent/Child Movement | Wednesdays 10:00am | Ages 2-3

Pre-Ballet |Wednesdays 9:15am | Ages 3-5

Ballet/Tap Combo | Thursdays 9:15am | Ages 5-6

Ballet/Jazz Combo | Wednesdays 11:00am | Ages 7-12

Modern Dance | Thursdays 2:00pm | Ages 9-13

Magical Movement | Saturdays 9:30am | Ages 7-12

Class for Teens too! Our teen dance classes focus on both improv in dance and dance composition. Stretch your imagination and your body!

All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.

View all classes and register online here

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Special Programs at Old Fort Jackson! in Savannah~Labor Day Weekend 2023

Sat. Sept. 2

Visit with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators as we portray the first defenders of Savannah who served where Old Fort Jackson stands during the Revolutionary War! We will portray the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery in 1777 that served at the Mud Fort.

10AM– Actions of the Georgia Navy in 1775: Watch a cutlass presentation, and then join in with single sticks!

10:30AM – Infantry Presentation & Musket Firing: Join us in a mock Battle Drill with our wooden muskets!

11AM – Georgia in the American Revolution: Historical weapons demonstration (Swivel Gun, 6 Pounder, and 24 Pounder Cannon).

1PM – Infantry Presentation & Musket Firing: Join us in a mock Battle Drill with our wooden muskets!

1:30PM – 6 Pounder Cannon Salute for the Georgia Queen Riverboat.

2PM – Georgia in the American Revolution: Historical weapons demonstration (Swivel Gun, 6 Pounder, and 24 Pounder Cannon).

2:30PM – Visit with Resource Educators as they clean their weapons.

Sun & Mon. Sept. 3rd & 4th

Visit with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators as we portray the defenders of Savannah who served at Old Fort Jackson during the Civil War in 1864, including the Bartow Artillery

9:30AM – Medicine & Surgery.

10AM – Infantry Tactics & Rifle Musket Firing.

10:30AM – Medicine & Surgery.

11AM – River Defenses, Communications, & 12 Pounder Cannon Firing.

11:30AM – Infantry Tactics & Rifle Musket Firing.

1PM – Infantry Tactics & Rifle Musket Firing.

1:30PM – Georgia Queen Riverboat Salute: Communications & 6 Pounder Cannon Firing.

2PM – Fort History, Discipline, & 12 Pounder Cannon Firing.

2:30PM – Medicine & Surgery.

3PM – Infantry Tactics & Rifle Musket Firing.

3:30PM – Visit with Resource Educators as they clean weapons.

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Parents are invited to attend this free Savannah event to explore the benefits of healthy eating & wellness in children

Join Greenbriar Children’s Center to explore the benefits of healthy eating and wellness in children, from birth to age five. This fun-filled morning takes place inside Savannah Tech’s Eckburg Auditorium on Sat. Sept. 9, 9AM-12PM

Highlights of the day include a panel discussion from a variety of nutritional and health experts, Q&A session, vital health assessment, kid’s play area, and the chance to speak individually with panelists. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of healthy snack options, as well as visit with various wellness-related vendors.

RSVP is not required but encouraged. RSVP here. Partners for the event include Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning, Healthy Savannah, and others.

FREE & open to the public.

Where: Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Road Savannah, GA 31405

Holiday Farms’ Great Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland SC will open Sept. 30 for the Fall 2023 season

Opening Day ~ Saturday, Sept. 30 2023

Holiday Farms will be open to the public Sept. 30-Oct. 29 2023, Thursday-Saturday 9AM-6PM and Sunday 12-6PM.

Military Appreciation Day ~ Sat. Oct. 7 2023. This is a favorite day on the farm…honoring those that serve to protect our country. Admission is half price on this one day only for those with valid military ID and their immediate family.

Holiday Farms features a pumpkin patch, hayride, barnyard animals plus: Duck Races, Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow Milking, Corn Maze, Barrel Car Rides, Jump Pad & more.

Learn more about Holiday Farms here.

Hours:

Thursday-Saturday:9 am-6 pm

Sunday: 12 pm-6 pm

CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

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Private musical instrument lessons for ages 7+ in Savannah

Have a 7+ year old who’s curious about learning an instrument? 

The 88 Keys Piano Music Studio has been the area’s specialists for over 21 years in music instruction for ages 0-7 through Kindermusik classes, and rated a “Top Program” by Kindermusik International from amoung 16,000 teachers worldwide! 

They currently have openings for Savannah violin, banjo and ukulele lessons starting now (piano, mandolin and guitar accepting wait list students). 

When it comes to music, a good beginning never ends, and this studio’s expert, experienced and caring teachers will guide your child into a rewarding musical experience! 

Text/call 912-713-7899 or email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.

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Celebrate any occasion right at Fun Zone!

Party guests of all ages are sure to love our Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, and Arcade games.

Choose from three different Pooler Fun Zone party packages. Each party package includes a 90-minute party room rental and has the option to add extra guests.

The best place for children’s parties in Pooler is at Fun Zone!

Learn more here.

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Registration open for after-school art, photography classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Time to sign up your child for Telfair Museums Fall 2023 afterschool classes included drawing, portfolio builders, and digital photography class.

All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York St., Savannah unless otherwise noted.

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Youth Portfolio: Painting & Drawing

For ages 9-12

Session 1: Mondays 4:30-6PM Sept 11-Oct. 16 2023; Session 2: Mondays, 4:30­­–6PM | Nov. 6–Dec. 11 2023

Register here.

Cost: Members: $115, Non-members: $135

This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work on site and at outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.

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Youth Portfolio: Painting & Drawing

For ages 12-16

Session 1: Wednesdays 4:30-6PM Sept. 13-Oct. 18 2023; Session 2: Wednesdays, 4:30-6PM | Nov. 1–Dec. 13 (no class Nov. 22) 2023

Session 2: Wednesdays, 4:30-6PM | Nov. 1–Dec. 13 (no class Nov. 22) 2021

Register here.

Cost: Members: $115, Non-members: $135

This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work onsite and outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.

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Digital Photography Class

For ages 12-16

Session : Fridays 4:30-6PM Sept. 15-Oct. 20 2023

Session 2: Fridays, 4:30-6PM | Nov. 3–Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24) 2023

Register here.

Cost: Members: $115, Non-members: $135

Join us at the Jepson Center to develop your young person’s skills as a photographer. We believe that all young people are artists. With that in mind, we will approach photography as professionals do, studying the elements of art. The camp will meet outside as much as possible as we explore our environment in Telfair Square and other nearby locations. We will use DSLR digital cameras and learn about exposure, and a few historical methods involving film. Photography is fun and accessible to everyone.

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Enrollment for Soccer Shots Savannah popular fall soccer season is now open!

For ages 2-8.

Sign up here.

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Tiny Pups class for ages 4-7 starts in September 2023 @ Savannah Sharks gym

ALL Cuteness and Cheers!

Sign up your child for Savannah Sharks’ non-travel cheer team, The Tiny Pups.

For ages 4-7. Class is on Mondays, 5:30-6:30 @ Savannah Sharks Savannah gym @ 1686 East President St.

No commitment, just fun.

To learn more or sign up, email office@savsharks.com or visit www.savsharkscheer.com

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Starting on Sept. 3, Savannah Children’s Museum will be open Wednesday-Sunday 9AM-3PM. Currently the all-outdoor museum is open summer hours 9AM-2PM Monday-Saturday.

2023 School Year Hours & Special Labor Day Weekend Hours:

Sun. Sept. 3 – special open 9AM-2PM in celebration of the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Mon. Sept. 4- special open 9AM-2PM.

Tues. Sept. 5-CLOSED

Wed. Sept. 6 -SCHOOL YEAR HOURS BEGIN 9AM-3PM. SCM will be open Wednesday-Sunday 9-3.

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Save the date for Frogwarts 2023 on Sun. Oct. 15. Georgia State Railroad Museum transforms into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during the annual “Frogwarts” events. Children and their grownups are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Details TBA.

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Puppet Show, Cosmic Kids Music, Craft & Library Card Sign-Up @ The Magical World of Toys

Get your library card & have fun!

Savannah’s new toy store The Magical World of Toys invites you to a fun Saturday kids’ event Sat. Aug. 26 2023: library card sign-up with Live Oak Public Libraries; Cosmic Kids Music and a guided craft by The Bull Street Library.

SAT. AUG. 26, 2023 AT 11AM-2 PM @ The Magical World of Toys

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PAW Patrol Live! sets sail with a pirate adventure @ Savannah shows Sept. 2-3 2023!

🐾And you can win tickets to PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Coming to Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah Sept 2 & 3 2023.

SouthernMamas.com is giving away a family four-pack of tickets to the Sun. Sept. 3 show @ 5PM.

🐾To Enter to win, visit SouthernMamas.com on Instagram here or on Facebook here . Under the giveaway post, in the comments share your favorite place to go in Savannah & the Lowcountry with your kids. We’ll pick a winner at random & name the winner here at 9PM this Sun. Aug. 27.

🎫Want your tickets now?! Get them today here 

About the show

PAW Patrol Live! sets sail with a pirate adventure!
It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. It’s up to Chase, Marshall, Skye and all their heroic pirate pup friends to save the day and find the pirate treasure before Mayor Humdinger finds it first!

Savannah
Johnny Mercer Theatre
Sept 2-3, 2023

Showtimes

Sat. Sept. 2, 2023 11am & 3pm
Sun. Sept. 3, 2023 1pm & 5pm
Purchase a VIP Package and become a VIP- Very Important Pup! The VIP package includes a premium seat and exclusive Photo Op with PAW Patrol characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a VIP ticket.

Tickets are on sale now at the Johnny Mercer Theatre Box Office and through Ticketmaster.com.

Purchase tickets online here.

Only a short time to shop deals @ High Cotton Kids Consignment in Savannah before they close for three weeks to prep the store for the Annual Fall Kick-Off Sale.

Shop Friday, Sept. 1, 10AM-5PM

Shop Sat., Sept. 2 10AM-4PM

50% off ALL Discount “YES” inventory!

20% off Ladies & Juniors Clothing & Accessories

20% off ALL Bedding, Toys & Books

You have TWO more days to shop before HCK close for theee weeks to prep the store for our Annual Fall Kick-Off Sale. Yes, it will take 3 weeks because it will HUGE!

The Annual Fall Sale will kickoff with Shop for a Cause Preview Sale on Tues. Sept. 26 @ 5:30PM. More details soon!.

2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah

Learn more here.

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High Cotton Kids Consignment in Savannah.

New items being added daily.

Savannah-area school uniforms are still rolling in!

The inventory changes daily.

High Cotton Kids intake counter is closed for a few weeks while they finish tagging what is in store and begin the transition to Fall!

We will post when they are ready for your Fall items to start rolling in!

Hours: 10AM-5PM Wednesday & Thursday; 10AM-4PM Friday & Saturday @ 2164 E Victory Drive, Savannah

Learn more here.

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Labor Day Weekend festivities @ Plant Riverside District Savannah include:

FREE ART IN THE PARK

Kids of all ages are invited to participate in free arts and crafts activities, including bracelet making and face painting with 18Loves Art’s Amelia Jamerson on Sat. Sept. 2 and Sun. Sept. 3, 2-6PM in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Plant Riverside District. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Jamerson creates colorful artwork that is known for its heart imagery and positive messages.

FREE FOUNTAIN SHOWS

The fountain at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park will host daily interactive Fountain Shows at 3PM and 7PM, featuring music by The Beach Boys, Chicago and Sheryl Crow.

Children are welcome to wear their bathing suits and to play in the fountain.

Find more information about the Labor Day festivities at Plant Riverside District and view a complete schedule of events here.

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Deals on pizza & arcade games @ Fun Zone in Pooler

Fun Zone in Pooler is the place for mini-golf, go-karts & arcade games @ Fun Zone in Pooler

Summer may be drawing to a close, but the family fun doesn’t have to end at Fun Zone! We are open through August with some awesome back-to-school specials to start the school year off right. Bring the family for some awesome after-school fun on weekdays this month and enjoy some great savings!

Mondays & Tuesdays: Get $7 Off A Regularly Priced Value Band (Closed Mon & Tues Aug. 28 & 29 for maintenance)

Get $7 off a regularly priced Value Band!

On Mondays and Tuesdays, visitors can purchase a Value Band (Regularly priced $27.99 + tax) for $7 off. Value Bands include up to 3 hours of unlimited rides on 3 of our 4 Go‑Kart Tracks (Road Course, Figure 8, and Kiddy Track) and play on both Mini‑Golf courses.

Wednesdays: Pizza & Play Special – $29.99

Get one 16-inch 1-topping pizza, four $5 Arcade Cards, and a Pitcher of Soft Drinks for Four, all for $29.99!

Each Wednesday this month, enjoy delicious pizza and soft drinks after playing Mini-Golf on one of our two recently updated courses, racing Go-Karts on one of our five racetracks, or using your four $5 Arcade Cards to play your favorite games inside the Arcade. We also have a number of sweet treats you can try like Fried Oreos, Funnel Cakes, and Dippin’ Dots (not included in August Specials).

Thursdays: Big Bonus Bucks

For every $1 spent on an Arcade Card, Get $2 in Credit!

Double the fun and games on Thursdays with our Big Bonus Bucks special! Try out our newest games including King Kong VR, HYPERpitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Before you go, make sure to stop by our newly stocked Redemption Center to redeem your E-tickets for some great prizes!

Soak up the last bit of summer with these fun-filled deals! There are plenty of activities for all ages, so be sure to visit Fun Zone in Pooler in August before these deals end. Be sure to follow Fun Zone on Facebook and Instagram (@poolerfunzone) to stay up to date on all things Fun Zone and stay tuned for awesome new specials each month!

Fun Zone is at 1040 US-80 East, Pooler, GA 31322.

August Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 3-11PM (Closed Mon & Tues Aug. 28 & 29 for maintenance)
Friday: 3PM-12AM
Saturday: 12PM-12AM
Sunday: 12PM-11PM

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SouthCoast Health on when to seek treatment for your psoriasis

You don’t have to live with psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that results in a rapid buildup of your skin cells, causing frustrating and disruptive irritation. It can occur in various forms, and on different areas of your body. Fortunately, there are psoriasis treatments available, and your health care provider can help.

If you’ve noticed any of these psoriasis signs or concerns, or would like more counsel on issues to look for, call SouthCoast Health at 912-691-3600 to arrange a consultation.

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SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter, Aug. 16

This free weekly SouthernMamas.com e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings in Savannah & the Lowcountry including free events, after-school activities, parent & me programs and more.

Read it here.

Subscribe for free here.

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Bethesda Academy in Savannah 

Interested in learning more about Bethesda Academy in Savannah?

Sign up here to attend one of Bethesda Academy’s Open Houses.

Oct. 22 2023 @ 4PM (This is the last Bethesda open house for 2023)

For more information please contact the school at 912-351-2068.

About Bethesda Academy

An all-boys private school located in Savannah. Since 1740, Bethesda Academy has fostered faith, academics and leadership. Learn more here.

Bethesda offers: small classrooms; dual enrollment; work study; outdoor educational experiences.

Bethesda Academy
9520 Ferguson Ave.
Savannah, GA 31406

Homeschool FIeld Trips @ Red Gate Farms, Savannah

What a blast for students! This will be a three-hour program with carriage or pony rides, arts & crafts, and learning basic horse care @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah.

Call to book the field trips: 912.239.7855.

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Homeschool Horse-Riding Lessons @ Red Gate Farms, Savannah

Red Gate Farms in Savannah will offer this 4-week lesson program for homeschool students as a Tuesday Plan and a Thursday Plan. It is a discounted price for a 4-week commitment.

Book online here.

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Poppell Farms pumpkin patch near Jesup, Ga. opens Sept. 30 for the Fall 2023 season

Who’s ready for some haystack-jumping, wagon-riding, pumpkin-patch picking fall fun?

We are. We’re thrilled to partner with fall favorite Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. again this year to celebrate their beloved pumpkin patch farm – complete with corn maze, hayrides, crop-hoppers, farm games & more.

Poppell Farms will open September 30 2023 for fall weekends through October. Enjoy giant bubbles, animals at their petting zoo, apple-cider slushies, pumpkin hunting.

Learn more here.

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St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah

Congratulations St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island on being named Best Pre-School three years in a row by Savannah Morning News readers.

St. Andrew’s School was also named Best Private School by Savannah Morning News for the second year in a row.

St. Andrew’s is an independent Pre-K through Grade 12 school in Savannah.

Learn more about this Savannah private school here.

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Pediatric Associates of Savannah has locations in Savannah & Pooler

Congratulations Pediatric Associates of Savannah on being named Best Pediatric Clinic by the Savannah Morning News & SavannahNow.com readers poll.

This is the FIFTH year in a row Pediatric Associates of Savannah has been named best Savannah pediatrician in this survey.

Pediatric Associates has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler.

Learn more here.

Pediatrics Associates of Savannah locations

Pediatric Associates in Savannah
4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100,
Savannah 31404
912.355.2462

Pediatric Associates of Savannah in Pooler
110 Medical Park Drive
Pooler 31322
912.330.5010

Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Whitemarsh Is.
1001 Memorial Dr
Savannah 31410
912.898.9800

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