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Save Over $1,300 on Last Minute Disney Cruises

Sunday, October 30th, 2016

Disney cruise deals 2016Take advantage of incredible last minute Disney Cruise deals and share the splendor of the holidays onboard a Very MerryTime Cruise.

A winter wonderland awaits you aboard each Disney Cruise ship as well as on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay! You’ll enjoy special holiday-themed entertainment, decorations, and activities, including:

Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic –Disney characters lead holiday carols and the lighting of the glittering, three-deck-tall tree.

Winter Wonderland BallCelebrate the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, with your favorite Disney friends at a glamorous ball.

Holiday Carolers – Dickens-inspired characters and carolers carry the spirit of the holidays throughout the ship while singing holiday classics, sometimes with the help of favorite Disney friends.

All of these special events are in addition to the activities you already love, like meet and greets with Santa, building gingerbread houses, listening to holiday storytellers and dancing at the tropical-themed “Deck the Deck Holiday Party.”

With last minute rates as low as $130 per person, per night you don’t want to miss this opportunity to spend quality time with your family this holiday season! These rates are available on select 3, 4, or 7-night Caribbean & Bahamas itineraries sailing from Port Canaveral or Miami.

Hurry, these deals won’t last long. Call Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel 843-284-3241 for details, or get a no-obligation quote online!

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

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FREE Kindermusik Savannah class for you & your 0-7 year old

Saturday, October 29th, 2016

Free kindermusik class Savannah 2016 Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano announces a COMPLETELY FREE class for you and your 0-7 year old.

This Sat.  Nov. 5, at 10AM or 11AM come to this one-time free class. Since spaces are limited, online enrollment is required.

The 10AM class is almost full, so Kindermusik added another one at 11AM. Online enrollment at kindermusikwith88keys.com is required.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to enroll today!

Also: Join classes November for all new themes: Babies 0-2 start “Zoom Baby” on Mondays at 9:20AM; toddlers ages 2-4 meet Mondays at 10:15AM for “Down on the Ground;” Family class (ages 0-7) meets Tuesdays at 10AM for “Splash”

November monthly playdates are open to enrollment now: Nov. 16 & 19 at 10AM for “Jumping Beans”to celebrate music and instruments of Latin America.

For more info, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912.988.KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Matilda Jane sleeping bag & duffel bag Fall 2016 special

Friday, October 28th, 2016

Matilda Jane sleeping bag special October Savannah Bluffton Hilton Head Is.

Your little slumber party fan will adore this cozy Matilda Jane combo – sleeping bag & duffel bag.  And YOU will adore this October 2016 special: Get a limited edition duffel bag for $25 with a $175 purchase. (FREE if you host a show with $800 or more in custom orders). Duffel bag promo ends Oct. 31 2016.

November 2016 special: Limited edition sleeping bag for $30 with a $175 purchase (FREE if you host a show with $800 or more in custom orders)

Contact your trunk keeper Robyn Shirley in Bluffton SC for details via email at RobynS@matildajaneclothing.com or call 843-384-3842.

Robyn Shirley Independent Trunk Keeper #124 Matilda Jane Clothing in Bluffton SC is booking November shows & appointments for the November Holiday Collection. Email robynS@matildajaneclothing.com

TO BOOK or attend a show near you, email RobynS@matildajaneclothing.com

Robyn Shirley, Team Leader and Trunk Keeper #124, Bluffton, SC, 843-384-3842, RobynS@matildajaneclothing.com Robyn Shirley is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Free Savannah Children’s Book Festival featuring Fancy Nancy author Jane O’Connor

Friday, October 28th, 2016

Free Savannah Children's Book Festival Forsyth Park 2016 Savannah New York Times bestselling author of the Fancy Nancy children’s series, Jane O’Connor will be among the authors at the 2016 Annual Savannah Children’s Book Festival in Forsyth Park.

Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs will present the free 13th annual Savannah Children’s Book Festival on Sat. Nov. 12, 2016, 10AM-4PM at Forsyth Park.

The Fancy Nancy books chronicle the adventures of a young girl who loves all things glamorous, posh, and splendiferous! The series has now sold over 20 million copies and counting with the wildly popular latest title, “Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet.”

Additional Featured Authors and Illustrators @ the 2016 Festival include:
James & Kimberly Dean, “Pete the Cat”
Ted Dunagan, “A Yellow Watermelon”
Ame Dyckman, “Boy + Bot”
Rebecca Emberley, “The Ant and the Grasshopper”
Keith Hemstreet, “Travels With Gannon and Wyatt”
Varian Johnson, “The Great Greene Heist”
Robert Quackenbush, “First Grade Jitters”
Bob Shea, “Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great”

Download the:
2016 Savannah Children’s Book Festival Program & Map
2016 Savannah Children’s Book Festival Map

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Variety of kids’ art classes offered @ Scribble Art Studio for Early Winter 2016-17, Savannah

Thursday, October 27th, 2016

Winter art classes Scribble Art Studio Savannah

Time to register for Scribble Art Studio  youth after-school art classes this Winter 2016 in Savannah. Early Winter youth art classes start in early November.

Scribble’s Winter 2016 After-School Art Classes offered include:

Beginner Calligraphy & Printmaking
Mommy & Me
Sew Much Fun
Comics & Cartooning
Watercolor Basics
Portfolio Prep
Drawing 101

Sign up today!

Register here. 

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

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Scribble Art Studio, 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers open studio hours, 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 info, 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

Free spinal screenings, infant CPR with Bright Life Chiropractic, Savannah

Thursday, October 27th, 2016

Spinal Screenings Savannah babies Bright Life Chiropractic Savannah You’re invited to Adventures in Parenting Sat. Nov. 12 2016 @ Babies “R” Us in Savannah, 1-3PM.

Free spinal screenings by Bright Life Chiropractic plus free infant CPR/First Aid.

Babies “R” Us
7400 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31406
1-3PM Sat. Nov. 12 2016

Bright Life Chiropractic, www.brightlifechiropractic.com, 912-777-3717. On Facebook here. Bright Life Chiropractic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

(Savannah Realtors) Erin Sells Savannah will donate a percentage of commissions to Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

Savannah Realtor real estate agent Erin Sells Savannah Savannah & Islands Realty Expert Erin Stanley with Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners is the Realtor we would use if we were looking for a bigger home in the Savannah & Islands area.

Erin is a wife, mother of two girls and licensed REALTOR®  who understand how stressful buying and selling a home can be, especially when balancing the demands of your family.

We follow her on Instagram @erinsellssavannah and on Facebook at Erin Sells Savannah and appreciate the candid, natural spirit she conveys. (Example: A recent post revealed that Erin even comes and cleans your windows after a storm so your house will look its best for a showing. Love that!) And this Savannah native and resident also offers helpful real estate and home improvement advice on Facebook, Instagram and on Pinterest. 

Erin is showing her gratitude for your business by donating a portion of her commission for each home bought or sold to the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah through Dec. 31 2016.

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Savannah Realtor Erin Stanley best real estate agent

Savannah Homes

Erin is an experienced but down-to-earth real estate agent who handles a variety of types of homes like posh deep-water abodes such as this remodeled Talahi Island coastal retreat (pictured here) on Bull River/Turner’s Creek with new 40 ft. floating dock, 10,000 lb. boat lift and dock house with sun deck.

Think deep water living at its finest.

It’s ready to show. Visit www.39falligant.com for more photos & details.

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Looking to work in real estate?

Have you thought about a career in Real Estate?

Do you want to be part of a business that shares its profit with its agents?

Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners is offering a FREE No-Obligation Career Seminar on Thurs. Nov. 3 from 11:30AM-12:30PM. Call or email Erin to learn more about this opportunity and get registered to attend. Call  912.704.8015 or email estanley@kw.com

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Trail of Hope Pajama Run to support adoption @ Skidaway Is. State Park, Nov. 12

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

PJs race Skidaway Is. State Park Trail of Hope 2016

Pajama Run…Pajamas not required, but highly encouraged!

The 7th annual Trail of Hope 5K, 1 Mile and Tot Trot on Sat. Nov. 12 – presented by Dentistry for Children and Adolescents – benefits the non-profit organization Covenant Care Adoption Services. It is a ministry for women who experience unplanned pregnancies.

In 27 years of non-profit adoption ministry, Covenant Care has served nearly 6,000 pregnant women and built over 550 families through adoption.

Some of the women choose to parent and some choose to place their children for adoption through Covenant Care, but either way, the organization provides support and long-term counseling at no cost to the women.

Come support the work of adoption!

Even if you aren’t a runner you can be part of the event as a walker or through donations. Please visit www.AdoptSavannah.com or www.CovenantCareAdoptions.com to learn more.

Strollers are allowed at the back of the 1 Mile race pack.
5k is timed, 1 mile and Tot Trot are not timed.
No bikes or pets, please.

Register

Register for the race online here. 

For more info

Questions can be directed to Race Director Megan Sullivan at MeganSullivan84@gmail.com.

Sat. Nov. 12 at 9-11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Cswy, Savannah, Ga 31411

Learn more here. 

Kidz Fest & Family Fun Day, Hilton Head Is., Nov,. 19

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

Kids Fest Hilton Head Island 2016 Kidz Adventure

Kidz Fest & Family Fun Day
Sat. Nov. 19, 11AM – 5PM
Shelter Cove Park
39 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

FUN Day for kids & families. There will be two sections with BUBBLES GALORE: 1 section for small children, another section for the older children so that all ages get to enjoy it.

There will also be bounce houses, train rides, food, vendors, music, dancing & all the kids favorite characters. The characters will be dancing & inviting the kids to come dance with them.

CHARACTERS: Chase, Skye, Marshall & Rubble from Paw Patrol, Mickey & Minnie, Minions, Elsa, Olaf, The Ninja Turtles, The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Peppa & George, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, PJ Masks, Doc McStuffins & more surprise guests!

COST:
Children: $10 (younger than 2: Free)
Parents: Free
Adults without children: $5

A percentage of proceeds from this event will go to Selah Grace fighting childhood cancer at only 5 years old.

Dance & Family Clay Workshops @ Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Is.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

Master Dance Class Hilton Head Island The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is thrilled to present the Dance Theatre of Harlem for two performances, as well as a student field trip and several education outreach residencies, October 31-November 2.

Area dancers are invited to take a Master Dance class with the company dance master this Mon. Oct. 31! Don’t miss this opportunity to dance with this acclaimed company, considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings,” by The New York Times.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Master Dance Class
Mon. Oct. 31, 5:30-7PM
The 90 minute DTH Master Class at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina will be conducted for students with previous training in dance and Intermediate to Advanced Dance experience is recommended. Taught by the Artistic Director and Dance Master, the class will emphasize focus, discipline, and classical technique as practiced at Dance Theatre of Harlem. Pre-registration is required. (http://www.artshhi.com/workshop-registration) $25/class.
To register, contact Senior Director of Education Alana Adams
843-686-3945, ext. 205 * aadams@artshhi.com

Clay leaf bowls art workshop kids parents Hilton Head Is. Family Fun: Clay Autumn Leaf Bowls
Sat. Nov. 5 10-11:30AM
Each participant (ages 5-adult) will use leaves and terra cotta clay to create a trio of bowls or dishes. After works dry they will be bisque fired and clear glazed before being returned. They make great candle holders, soap dishes, spoon rests, or candy bowls – perfectly functional fall décor. Pre-registration is required. (http://www.artshhi.com/workshop-registration) $25/class.
To register, contact Senior Director of Education Alana Adams
843-686-3945, ext. 205 * aadams@artshhi.com

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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
843-686-3945, ext. 205
www.artshhi.com

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Painted portrait plates activities for families & free Telfair Art Fair @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

Free Telfair Art Fair Savannah 2016 Unleash your creativity every day with art-making projects for all ages @drop-in studio @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center,

Drop-In Studio is offered daily 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

The drop-in studio for November 2016  will be a painted portrait plates activity for families, based on the Telfair Museum Tsars’ Cabinet exhibition.

Work at your own pace & comfort level through an array of art mediums. Each month features a special project.

Perfect for all ages – even adults. Children 12 & younger now receive free admission to Jepson Center. Museum admission for adults is $20. (Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.)

A studio-assistant is on-hand to answer questions & assist guests. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

November 2016 Drop-In studio: Painted portrait plates activity for families, based on the Telfair Museum Tsars’ Cabinet exhibition.

Learn more here. 

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Telfair Art Fair 2016, Nov.12 & 13

Hosted by Telfair Museums, Telfair Art Fair is free and open to the public on Sat. Nov. 12, 10AM-5PM and Sun. Nov. 13, noon-4PM.

The event is set up around Telfair Square in Savannah’s Historic District and features a wide variety of original art for sale, in a broad range of prices and media, from 85 different artists. Children can engage in activities, sponsored by BLICK Art Materials, 12-4PM on Nov. 12 and 12-2PM on Nov. 13 in the square.

New and returning artists display and sell original works in various artistic disciplines and in a range of prices. Their work features painting, printmaking, drawing/pastel, digital media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics/pottery, photography, furniture, glass, textiles/fiber, and mixed media. The participating artists are eligible for $11,000 in prizes, which Telfair will announce at 1pm on Saturday. Only original works are eligible for judging and awards.

Free Family Day
Sat. Nov. 12, 1-4pm
Jepson Center
Take time to enjoy the annual Telfair Art Fair, explore Telfair’s modern and contemporary art collection, and apply a bit of your own creativity both inside and outside the museum!

Telfair Flair Trunk Show
Sat. Nov. 12, 10 am – 5pm
Sun. Nov. 13, 12 – 4pm
Jepson Center/Atrium
Back again for another exciting weekend, this shopping event takes place throughout the entirety of Art Fair. Featuring an exclusive gathering of local artists and selling their wares with flair, guests can enjoy chatting with the local talent while also stocking up on plenty of gifts for the holidays!

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Fall Food Truck Festival 2016 @ Skidaway Is. State Park, Nov. 20

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

Savannah Family food truck Festival Skidaway Island State Park

Celebrate the reopening of Skidaway Island State Park with a festival the week after the park reopens.

Skidaway State Park closed for weeks due to Hurricane Matthew recovery but plans to reopen in Nov. 8 2016. Celebrate with food trucks, music, crafts, huge The Great Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt (which starts @ 2PM)

$5 Parking.

Bring cash for fast and efficient entry.

Food Truck Line-Up in for Fall Family Food Truck Fun Festival

10 Food Trucks participating and new picnic tables. Food truck line-up includes:

Avila – Venezuelan Cuisine
Downtown Curbside Kitchen
Chazitos
The Naked Dog
Low Country Lobster
Crave Cupcakes
Leopold’s Ice Cream
Rolling Smoke Barbecue
Dark Shark Taco Attack!
Psycho Circus

Sun. Nov. 20, 11AM-4PM
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, Ga 31411

Save On Your 2017 Disney Vacation With 2 New Discounts

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016

Disney Deals 2017 Two Sisters Travel Savannah JUST ANNOUNCED: 2 new ways to save BIG on your next Walt Disney World vacation with the Play, Stay, Dine, & Save promotion or save up to 35% at select resort hotels.

When you combine your resort stay, dining, and theme park tickets in the popular Play, Stay, Dine, & Save Promotion, you’ll save up to $500 (based on family of 4). This offer is available at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and includes most stays Jan. 1 – March 7, 2017. 

If you don’t need a dining plan or tickets, you can save up to 25% on your room at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for most stays.

Availability for both of these promotions is extremely limited, and rooms will sell out fast. Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel your no-obligation Disney vacation quote or call us at 843-284-3241 for details, and start planning your magical Disney vacation! 

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

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(Savannah children’s consignment sales) Consign with High Cotton Kids until Nov. 15

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016

High Cotton Kids Fall 2016 Savannah SaleThere is still time to consign with Savannah’s BIGGEST children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids – which is set for Nov. 19 & 20 at a CENTRAL LOCATION: 2160 East Victory Drive, former location of CVS, in the Crossroads Shopping Center.

Consignor registration is OPEN through Tues. Nov. 15! Clean out and cash in, consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales! High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more.

For a complete list of items High Cotton Kids accepts and does not accept click here.

This fall’s High Cotton Kids upscale resale shopping event will have thousands of high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers.

Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands at a fraction of the retail price!

High Cotton Kids Consignment Event is sponsored by Rodan + Fields- Britt Buckler, Executive Consultant and Mathnasium. Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here. 

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FREE celebration for local Girl Scouts @ Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Savannah

Monday, October 24th, 2016

Girl Scouts Savannah

All local Girl Scouts are invited to a FREE program day @ the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in downtown Savannah.

October marks the 60th Anniversary of the dedication of Juliette Gordon Low home as a museum for girls to enjoy. You’re invited to a FREE program day in honor of the 1956 dedication.

Girl Scouts are invited to enjoy free guided tours, fun activities and cake. Sample what other local museums, parks & historic sites have to offer Girl Scouts at activity stations on site.

Registration is required and spaces are limited. Please email jsmith@girlscouts.org to sign up.

FREE program day for local Girl Scouts
1-4PM Sat. Oct. 29
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
10. E. Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah 31401

Savannah Halloween: Colonial Haunted Trail Tour @ Wormsloe State Historic Site

Sunday, October 23rd, 2016

Wormsloe Colonial Haunted Trail Tour Halloween Savannah Wormsloe State Historic Site Colonial Haunted Trail Tour
Sat. Oct 29, 2016, 7-9 PM

A ranger will guide you into the past to site of colonist Nobel Jones. Keep close together as you explore the trail and hopefully you will be safe from the zombies, ghosts and ghouls drifting under the looming oak tree and Spanish moss. Who knows what ghouls have been disturbed after such a vicious storm this month!

Tours will depart from the Visitors Center every 15 minutes beginning at 7:30pm. Last tour ticket will be sold at 9 pm. If tours sell out prior to 9 pm the entrance gates will be closed. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Admission: $4.50-$10
Contact: 912-353-3023

Wormsloe Historic Site
7601 Skidaway Road
Savannah, GA 31406

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Fundraiser for Savannah child battling leukemia: Wiffle Ball for Wyatt

Thursday, October 20th, 2016

 

Wiffle Ball for Wyatt Savannah boy leukemia

Wyatt Rath of Savannah is a 10-year-old boy fighting an aggressive form of leukemia called T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL).

His mom – Savannah native Amy Douglas Rath – is a scientist and educator who moved her children, Wyatt and Jaiden, 15, back to Savannah from Alaska four years ago to be close with her family and friends again.

Wiffle Ball for Wyatt Rath Leukemia Savannah Fundraisers, GoFundMe donations are the Rath family’s primary means of financial support since Wyatt’s diagnosis this past April as Amy Rath is unable to work throughout this year of treatment. Amy Rath was teaching middle school science at Charles Ellis Montessori Academy in Savannah at the time of Wyatt’s diagnosis on April 1.

Wyatt is undergoing a three-year treatment plan at The Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital at Memorial Health. The treatment plan is intensive for the first year and becomes less intensive during the following two years. 

Wiffle Ball for Wyatt

The community is invited to a fundraiser Wiffle Ball for Wyatt, Saturday, Nov. 5 at Miner League Baseball and Softball Academy (Macomber Ball Park), 201 Commercial Ct., Rincon, GA. 31326

Sign up at 1PM, play at 2PM.

Donations $10 per person/$50 per team.

To register, email Stephanie Miner scminer3m@yahoo.com with subject “Wiffle Ball for Wyatt.”

Learn more about the fundraising event here.

How to help

Donations to the Raths’ GoFundMe page are the Rath family’s primary means of financial support as Amy Rath is unable to work throughout this year of Wyatt’s treatment for leukemia.

Donations can be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/Cheering4Wyatt

Fall Family Festival with costume contest @ Islands Family YMCA, Savannah

Thursday, October 20th, 2016

Family Fall Festival Islands Family YMCA

You’re invited to the annual Family Fall Festival on Sat. Oct. 29 @ Islands Family YMCA.

Come enjoy the great outdoors with hayrides, a visit to the pumpkin patch, tomato sling, inflatable bounce houses, face painting, potato sack races, carnival games, arts & crafts, and a costume contest (contest beings promptly at 1PM with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place). Refreshments and so much more.

WHEN: Saturday, October 29th
TIME: 10AM—2PM
COST: Entrance is FREE and Open to the Public
*Activities and Refreshments are fee based
*Tickets may be purchased the day of the event
$1 per ticket or $25 for 20 tickets
LOCATION: Islands Family YMCA athletic fields, 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, Georgia 31410
www.ymcaofcoastalga.org

Learn more here.

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Savannah schools: Open Houses @ The Habersham School

Thursday, October 20th, 2016

Open House Habersham School Savannah

The Habersham School in Savannah offers several open houses for prospective families.

These admissions events and tours are wonderful opportunities for parents to learn more about the distinctives of a Habersham education.

Register for an upcoming event here.

Upcoming admission events include:

Nov. 11 2016: Early Childhood (PK3-1st) – Gould Cottage
Dec. 9 2016: All Grades – Gould Cottage
Jan. 6 2017: All Grades – Gould Cottage
Jan. 27 2017: High School – Habersham Hall
Feb. 24 2017: All Grades – Gould Cottage

Register here.

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About The Habersham School

The Habersham School, Savannah
Enrollment: 230
PK3-12th

The Habersham School opened its doors in fall 2012, seeking to restore education to its purest form. The academic foundation is built upon the time-honored tradition of classical, liberal arts education, where students are taught to question, to investigate, to dialogue and to create.

In contrast with the uncertainty and hectic pace of today’s world, Habersham offers a nurturing and orderly environment where all learning is firmly rooted in the immovable truth of Christ.

Meaning and purpose underpin every aspect of instruction, leading students to discover the joy of learning and the virtue of hard work. Further, the unique all-school House system builds rich tradition while fostering community, competition, service and student leadership.

The Habersham School, 505 E 54th St, Savannah, 31405 (912) 509-0540. On Facebook here. Follow on twitter@habershamschool & on Instagram here.  The Habersham School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Old Fort Jackson Family-Friendly Annual Auction & Lowcountry Boil, Savannah

Thursday, October 20th, 2016

Old Fort Jackson auction family-friendly lowcountry boil Savannah The family-friendly Old Fort Jackson Annual Auction will be Sat. Nov. 5, 6-10PM.

Guests can enjoy beautiful views of the Savannah River, a silent auction, artillery and musket demonstrations by costumed historical interpreters and delicious cuisine provided by Creative Catering. Savannah Children’s Museum will also be on-site with fun, glow in the dark activities and crafts for the younger set of event participants.

Old Fort Jackson is the oldest standing brick fort in Georgia and one of only five remaining Second System coastal brick fortifications in the United States. The site is solely reliant upon operational incomes and donations from community supporters. Due to recent damages sustained from Hurricane Matthew, community support is even more important this year than most.

The Annual Auction will have dozens of highly sought after items for guests to bid on, including JetBlue airline tickets, a paddleboard valued at $1,500 from North Island Kayak, four tickets to Walt Disney World, a deluxe one-night hotel stay for 2 guests at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Atlanta and an $100 gift to card to Pacci Italian Kitchen & Bar plus a one-night stay at The Brice Hotel in Savannah.

Free admission

Admission to this event is free of charge. The Annual Auction is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome. Food and beverages are available for an additional fee. This event is made possible by generous support from: Creative Catering, Port City Logistics and Savannah Pilots Association.

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Halloween 2016 in Savannah: Families invited to SCAD’s FREE BooLand, Oct. 29

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

BOOLand SCAD Halloween Savannah 2016 Free

SCAD’s FREE BooLand!

Join BooLand for an evening of Halloween themed activities, goodies  trick or treating on Sat. Oct. 29, 7-9PM

Enjoy a night of Halloween themed activities, goodies, and trick or treating with costumed-students from Savannah College of Art and Design.

Activities include a photo booth, games, cookie decoration, henna, and more.

The event is FREE and open to the public.

Location: The Terrace (located behind Habersham Village @Habersham and 62nd.) between East 62nd & East 63rd streets in Midtown Savannah betweeen Abercorn & Habersham streets, behind Habersham Village.

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Halloween Savannah: Scary in the Dairy Pegasus Riding Academy Fall Festival

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

Fall Festivals Savannah Pegasus Riding Academy Pegasus Riding Academy in Savannah is hosting their first event to raise money for building a barn and the Horses Lifting Lives program.

Pegasus has relocated to the old Roberds Dairy at the end of Tennessee Avenue in Thunderbolt. The fall festival/Halloween fundraiser – Scary in the Dairy – is expected to be Pegasus’ best ever.

The event will feature a chili cook-off, haunted trail hayride, horse rides, pumpkin carving, cake walk, bubble factory, kids games, live music & more.

You’re invited to SCARY IN THE DAIRY 2016.
Sun. Oct. 30
4-8PM
Old Roberds Dairy

About Horses Lifting Lives

Pegasus Riding Academy Savannah is a non-profit center providing Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies in a safe and nurturing environment for individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities, regardless of race or creed.

Free Spookalicious @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

Spookalicious Hilton Head Is. Halloween Free events

Visited The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. lately?

Here’s a fun chance to do so.

In the spirit of community after Hurricane Matthew, The Sandbox’s Halloween event – Spookalicious – is FREE to the public. Any donations will go to the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Disaster Relief Fund.

Spookalicious Halloween Night
Sat. Oct. 29 | 11AM-4PM at The Sandbox
Bring your ghost and goblins dressed in their costumes and ready to play. The Sandbox will have plenty of Halloween themed crafts and activities, including a special cookie decorating project. We’ll also put a twist on traditional trick-or-treating with our bag-of-treats scavenger hunt.
FREE!
First come, first serve!
(Space and activities are limited in the event of inclement weather)

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More about The Sandbox

HOURS
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM – 5PM

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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Kindermusik Savannah musical playdates for ages 0-7

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

Kindermusik playdates Savannah mommy & me Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano this Saturday October 29 at 10AM for their monthly musical playdate with your 0-7 year old.

Kindermusik Savannah will explore a musical trip to the Kindermusik toy shop, where you’ll encounter balls, planes, wind up toys and jack in the boxes. Instruments, stories, singing, movement, music and more.

For $15 (only $5 for siblings) each participant will receive the class, an instrument/prop, ten Kindermusik songs, and a BONUS gift at the end.

Spaces are limited and both play dates are filling fast, so enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser