Rincon MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) offers fellowship and encouragement to mothers of children ages birth through kindergarten. The meeting will feature a speaker, a craft activity, discussion time, and refreshments. Childcare is provided. For more info. please call Amy at 826-6152.

Savannah artists and art professors band 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.

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.

The art exhibit and art auction is online at www.savannahartistgroup.org  and, on Sun. March 13, at CHROMA GALLERY-31 Barnard St., Savannah, Georgia and ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St., Suite 301, Savannah, Georgia
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
For more information or for an interview contact: Gena Brodie Robbins
386-338-1735
genabrodie@me.com

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah opens next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center. Come see what the “swirl” is about and experience the Gigi’s cupcake phenomena first hand!

Be sure to “Like” Gigi’s Cupcakes in Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. Facebook fans get a free cupcake by Gigi’s. There will be a coupon on the Facebook page to print out and bring in on Grand Opening Day.

912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia,  Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

Life is about to get much sweeter in Savannah.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah opens Fri. March 11 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center. Come see what the “swirl” is about and experience the Gigi’s cupcake phenomena first hand!

Be sure to “Like” Gigi’s Cupcakes in Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. Facebook fans get a free cupcake by Gigi’s. There will be a coupon on the Facebook page to print out and bring in on Grand Opening Day.

The interest in bringing a Gigi’s Cupcakes franchise to Savannah began when owner, Bethany Shantz of Savannah, first tasted these marvelous cupcakes at the original Nashville store. They were the most delicious treats she had ever tasted and she became quite a regular visitor while living in Nashville. Frequenting the store more and more, she started to dream about how fun it would be to be on the other side of the counter as an owner. What a fun, happy, and most delicious job.

Bethany’s family has been living in Savannah for generations and she was thrilled to be able to return to Savannah and bring Gigi’s Cupcakes with her.

Each handmade cupcake is made with the finest and freshest ingredients like Saigon Cinnamon, Madagascar Vanilla, farm fresh creamy butter, hand selected fruits and nuts, along with the smoothest cream cheese. More than seventy custom flavored cupcakes include Lemon Dream Supreme, Hunka Chunka Banana Love, Cookies & Cream, German Sweet Chocolate, Ginger Bread, Carrot Cake, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Birthday Surprise, Chocolate Malts, Kiddie Cake, Tiramisu, Wedding Cake and more. They also offer seasonal menu options.

Gigi’s cupcakes are $3 each or $2.75 each if purchased by the dozen. Each purchase includes a specially designed gift box, making a Gigi’s cupcake the perfect gift. Custom orders are accepted with a 1-day lead time and the exceptional staff is looking forward to customizing your next order for your special event. Orders can be placed on-line, by fax or by calling the store. Gigi’s Cupcakes will cater special events, parties and weddings. For more information about Gigi’s Cupcakes, click here .

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100, Mon–Sat: 10am-6pm, 912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia,  Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

Even the most affluent, shop-happy mom feels a tad guilty spending big bucks on children’s designer boutique brand clothing. After all, the kids are only going to be able to wear that pricey outfit a few times before outgrowing it.

Which is why the whole concept of children’s consignment sales is so comforting, as well as practical. You can splurge on boutique brands for your little ones because you know you can sell the gently-used items at a consignment sale such as the Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale at First Presbyterian Preschool at 520 Washington Ave., Savannah , 31405 (on the corner of Washington and Paulsen streets in Ardsley Park .)

Dates of the Little Lambs sale are:
Fri., March 11, 2011 9 am-2 pm
Sat., March 12, 2011, 9 am-noon with many items half price

Items for sale include clothing (infants, children and maternity), toys, books, CD’s, baby items (strollers, car seats, boppies, etc) furniture, trikes.

Proceeds benefit First Presbyterian Preschool (a nurturing, friendly school that my children attend and love) as well as Thornwell Presbyterian Home for Children and Savannah Care Center .

If you have items to sell and want to make some money, call the preschool @ 912.351.0609. Leave you name and email address to receive a seller’s instruction packet.

UPDATE: The winner is: Emily Mitchell Thompson! Congratulations Emily. Please email anne@southernmamas.com!

DolceMia Clothing is an upscale but AFFORDABLE online boutique where you can find unique and adorable hand-smocked dresses and smocked outfits for babies, girls and boys, Monogram outfits and more. DolceMia Clothing  has the cutest collection for this up-coming Easter!

DolceMia Clothing offers a variety of fine children’s clothing for certain holidays including smocked Easter dresses, smocked spring dresses, monogram dresses, monogram rompers and DolceMia’s newest monogram sets with shirt and ruffle bloomers! Dolcemia takes pride of the quality of all their products and will gladly answer any of your questions. View more examples of the beautiful clothing by clicking here.

This week, DolceMia Clothing is giving a lucky SouthernMamas reader the adorable spring pink little girl’s dress with green lime dots (pictured here). Click here for details about the dress.

DolceMia will monogram the dress for the winner, using the font the winner selects from the monogram fonts on the DolceMia site. Our very happy winner will also be able to select the size of dress she wants. Available sizes are 3-6 months to 6T.

To enter to win, visit the DolceMia Clothing Facebook page by clicking here. “Like” the page and comment on the wall, telling us your favorite item of clothing on the DolceMia Clothing Web site or spotlighted on the DolceMia Facebook page. (Did you see that adorable smocked bunnies dress?). Not into Facebook? Then you can enter to win by commenting below this post, telling us your favorite item on the DolceMia Clothing Web site.

Deadline to enter: 9 AM Fri. March 4, 2011. We’ll announce the winner here on Fri. March 4, 2011.

DolceMia Clothing – smocked, affordable children’s clothing, www.dolcemiaclothing.com , email cs@dolcemiaclothing.com. DolceMia Clothing is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

Free storytimes at Live Oak Public Library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. For more info, click here

Chatham County

Storytimes at Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM. : Tree Tots Storytime: a story and simple art activity for children ages 3-4.
Thursdays, 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: Age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, songs and more for infants, one- and two-year olds

Storytime at Islands Library, 125 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410
Thursdays, 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities for ages 0 to 4.

Storytimes at Pooler Library, 216 South Rogers Street, Pooler, GA 31322
Wednesday at 10:30 AM: Tree Tots Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers

Storytimes at Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
(behind Target at Savannah Mall)
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: stories, songs, and fingerplays especially for ages 0 to 2.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: combined storytime offers stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities especially for ages 0 to 4
Thursdays at 10:30 AM.: Preschool Storytime: thematic storytime offers stories and movement activities for sharpening
fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.

Storytime at Thunderbolt Library, 2708 Mechanics Avenue, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Tuesdays, 11 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: features stories, songs and activities for ages 0 to 6

Storytime at Tybee Library, 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Tuesdays at 11 AM Tree Tots Storytime: songs,stories and fingerplays for ages 0 to 5.

Effingham County

Storytimes at Rincon Library, 17th Street & Highway 21, Rincon, GA 31326
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, music and activities especially for 1-4 years olds.

Storytime at Springfield Library, 810 Highway 119 South Springfield, GA 31329
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, songs and activities for ages 1 to 4.

Liberty County

Storytimes at Hinesville Library, 236 West Memorial Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313
Monday, Mar. 14 & 28 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytimes: This thematic storytime offers stories, songs and movement activities for sharpening fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Tree Tots Storytimes: Age-appropriate stories, finger plays, songs and more. Ages 0 to 2.

MARCH 3 – 31: 5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org

MARCH 3 – 31: 5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org

MARCH 3 – 31: 5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org  .

MARCH 3 – 31:  5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org  .

MARCH 3 – 31: “Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s” program at the Davenport House Museum, 5 p.m. Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in an historic atmosphere. March 3-4, 10-11, 16, 18, 23-24 & 31. Reservations recommended. 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or www.davenporthousemuseum.org  .

TWO Toddler Tuesdays timeslots each week. Same topic and activities for each one. One program will be at 10-10:45 AM and the second at 11-11:45 AM. Gates open at 9:45 AM. Preregistration is required. Register via phone at 912.395.1500 or 912.395.1517 or sign up at Oatland’s gift shop. REGISTER BY NOON MONDAY. Limit of 20 toddlers per program, so sign up early. $3 program fee per child and adults free! Cash or checks only. Included in the program fee is entrance to Oatland including the opportunity to walk the trails or visit the Barnyard after the program. Toddler Tuesday is now held in its own spanking new classroom in the newly renovated main Oatland Island building. This theme for March 15: St Pats-Hopping Green! Hop on into Oatland Island to learn about those green wonders-frogs. Get an up-close look at a not-so-welcome resident of Georgia, the Cuban Tree Frog.

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
Mar. 28th: Popcorn Ball

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
Mar. 21st: Story Zoo

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
Mar. 14th: Leprechaun Gold Rush

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 will be held at Bluffton Public Library Mondays at 6:30 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM this winter/spring. Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other related activities. Each session is approximately 35-40 minutes long. Parents or caregivers must register their child at the circulation desk. Call for more info: 419-358-5016.
Weekly Themes
Mar. 7th: Royal Tea Party

Free storytimes at Live Oak Public Library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. For more info, click here

Chatham County

Storytimes at Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM. : Tree Tots Storytime: a story and simple art activity for children ages 3-4.
Thursdays, 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: Age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, songs and more for infants, one- and two-year olds

Storytime at Islands Library, 125 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410
Thursdays, 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities for ages 0 to 4.

Storytimes at Pooler Library, 216 South Rogers Street, Pooler, GA 31322
Wednesday at 10:30 AM: Tree Tots Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers

Storytimes at Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
(behind Target at Savannah Mall)
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: stories, songs, and fingerplays especially for ages 0 to 2.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: combined storytime offers stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities especially for ages 0 to 4
Thursdays at 10:30 AM.: Preschool Storytime: thematic storytime offers stories and movement activities for sharpening
fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.

Storytime at Thunderbolt Library, 2708 Mechanics Avenue, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Tuesdays, 11 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: features stories, songs and activities for ages 0 to 6

Storytime at Tybee Library, 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Tuesdays at 11 AM Tree Tots Storytime: songs,stories and fingerplays for ages 0 to 5.

Effingham County

Storytimes at Rincon Library, 17th Street & Highway 21, Rincon, GA 31326
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, music and activities especially for 1-4 years olds.

Storytime at Springfield Library, 810 Highway 119 South Springfield, GA 31329
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, songs and activities for ages 1 to 4.

Liberty County

Storytimes at Hinesville Library, 236 West Memorial Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313
Monday, Mar. 14 & 28 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytimes: This thematic storytime offers stories, songs and movement activities for sharpening fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Tree Tots Storytimes: Age-appropriate stories, finger plays, songs and more. Ages 0 to 2.

Free storytimes at Live Oak Public Library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. For more info, click here

Chatham County

Storytimes at Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM. : Tree Tots Storytime: a story and simple art activity for children ages 3-4.
Thursdays, 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: Age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, songs and more for infants, one- and two-year olds

Storytime at Islands Library, 125 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410
Thursdays, 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities for ages 0 to 4.

Storytimes at Pooler Library, 216 South Rogers Street, Pooler, GA 31322
Wednesday at 10:30 AM: Tree Tots Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers

Storytimes at Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
(behind Target at Savannah Mall)
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM: Acorns Storytime: stories, songs, and fingerplays especially for ages 0 to 2.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: combined storytime offers stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities especially for ages 0 to 4
Thursdays at 10:30 AM.: Preschool Storytime: thematic storytime offers stories and movement activities for sharpening
fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.

Storytime at Thunderbolt Library, 2708 Mechanics Avenue, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Tuesdays, 11 AM.: Tree Tots Storytime: features stories, songs and activities for ages 0 to 6

Storytime at Tybee Library, 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Tuesdays at 11 AM Tree Tots Storytime: songs,stories and fingerplays for ages 0 to 5.

Effingham County

Storytimes at Rincon Library, 17th Street & Highway 21, Rincon, GA 31326
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, music and activities especially for 1-4 years olds.

Storytime at Springfield Library, 810 Highway 119 South Springfield, GA 31329
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime features stories, songs and activities for ages 1 to 4.

Liberty County

Storytimes at Hinesville Library, 236 West Memorial Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313
Monday, Mar. 14 & 28 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytimes: This thematic storytime offers stories, songs and movement activities for sharpening fine and large motor skills especially for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Tree Tots Storytimes: Age-appropriate stories, finger plays, songs and more. Ages 0 to 2.

Wassaw Island Barrier Island Excursions for ages 10 and up. Hike through maritime forest and explore one of the most pristine beaches on the East Coast. Cost: $30/person. Pre-registration required.  (912) 598-3474 or www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium/ .

Register, bake and decorate a batch of cupcakes and have them tasted and judged by the public. Prizes awarded in various categories. All ages are welcome to participate or attend. (843) 255-6490 or www.beaufortcountylibrary.org .

Local restaurants cook up their best wings, plus live music and a kid’s zone. Proceeds benefit the Island Rec. Center’s Children’s Scholarship Fund. Admission is $5, free for kids 12 and under. Food sold separately. (843) 681-7273 or www.islandreccenter.org .

Begins at Coligny Circle. The Island’s largest free spectator event features more than a hundred floats, marching bands, dignitaries and animal contingencies. The parade will march down Pope Avenue, turn at Office Park Road and ends at Park Plaza. (843) 837-4956, 304-4956 or www.stpatricksdayhhi.com .

Pirate Night: Come dressed in your favorite pirate outfit (leave the swords at home) for food, fun and crafts. Free admission. (843) 842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org .