Just got Maker Kit w/ Arduino UNO - attempting to mix two beginner projects

Hi, Welcome to the forum.

Look into the Servo.h library in the Learning Section, go from there.
Do not power your servo(s) from the Arduino - provide a separate power source.
Do connect all Grounds together, need that common reference point for signal levels.

Same with DC motors - do not connect directly to Arduino pins. Use a NPN transistor or N-channel MOSFET to sink current thru the motor; use an H-bridge if you want two direction control.