Origins Realty has partnered with EACA to plan a variety of fundraising events this Spring to benefit Station 13 so that we can provide furniture, appliances, kitchen wares, etc. We have placed donation jars throughout the Village in shops, and are having our first fundraising event in conjuntion with EABA's First Friday on Friday, March 6th. We will have a tent set-up outside of Origins Realty and Station 13 Fire Fighters will be giving free blood pressure readings and taking donations for the cause.

 

Additional events on our calendar include a Fire Station Benefity Party at The Graveyard (April 4th), a wine tasting at The Glenwood (TBD), a hard-hat tour of the construction site, a car wash, a cook-out, and more! Watch for fliers and notices of upcoming events and help us help Station 13!!

 

If you would like to help with fundraising efforts or to find out how to donate to the fund, please contact Callie Nix - callie@originsrealty.com

In celebration of the 141st Birthday of Fiddlin' John Carson, the first Country Music recording star in the U.S., there will be a free Country/Blue Grass/Western/Gospel Concert on Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at his gravesite in Historic Sylvester Cemetery in East Atlanta. 

Local Country & Blue Grass Musicians are welcome to join in the fun. Maps will be available for self-guided tours of the cemetery grounds. To see the event flier, click HERE.

While EACA members reside in DeKalb County, the Fulton County CourtWatch training is open to all community members:

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system in Fulton County.  Chief Judge Doris Downs will be speaking at the meeting, as well as District Attorney Paul Howard, officials from the Probation Department, Parole Board, the Juvenile Justice Center and community members who have attended CourtWatch hearings in the past. 

• Atlanta Regional Commission: Employment Estimates - The Brewing Storm
• Wonderroot Center Provides New Resource for Artists, Activists
• CEO Burrell Ellis' State of the County
• Downtown Live March Events Newsletter (highlighting events in downtown Atlanta)
• Atlanta Development Authority - 2008 Annual Report
• Fulton County Board of Commissioners - 2008 Annual Report
   

                            
Marc Takacs
President
East Atlanta Business Association
Realtor, Keller Williams Atlanta Midtown

Hopefully everyone has noticed the new Reactionary Records retro music shop on Flat Shoals near the Australian Bakery.  Atlanta music vets (some might say legends) Paul Tilghmon, Brian Colantuno, and Chuck Petrokapolous got together to offer their vintage take on the local record shop, specializing in retro vinyl collections.  Now East Atlanta has an indie book store, record store and coffee shop.  Does that mean East Atlanta Village has arrived?  I guess we'll see.
 
On another front, the First Friday event is rapidly approaching (March 6th) and the beneficiary this month is the East Lake YMCA.  The East Lake Y has a world-class facility right down Memorial Dr. and its mission is to help build strong communities via youth development in core values.  No one is ever turned away based on financial need and currently about 1/4 of the member families are on a scholarship type of program.  It's also one heck of a nice workout facility. runs some top notch sports leagues, and offers facilities nationwide to its members. Read more information on the First Friday event HERE.
 
One of the East Atlanta Business Association 2009 goals is to secure signage on I-20 informing commuters of our existence.  With the help of our elected state officials, particularly Senator Nan Orrock, we had made some progress and were feeling pretty confident about finally getting this done.  Then the DOT Board fired the director last week so now we've got to see where that leaves us. 
 
Happy March everyone!  I know it's cold today but those patios will soon be packed, so get ready.  Grab an organic margarita from Holy Taco (orga-rita?) or some absinthe from the Glenwood (make sure they pour it the right way). 
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Reactionary Records Now Open
East Atlanta's newest business, Reactionary Records opened on Saturday, February 28th.

Shop tons of new, used, and consignment vinyl and 45s with a focus on punk rock, '70s soul, dub reggae, and hip-hop. The record store was featured in Daily Candy last week - and Creative Loafing in early February.
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East Atlanta Village (EAV) Knitters
Tuesday, March 3rd - 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Whether you have been knitting or crocheting for years, or you just learned to purl, EAV Knitters invites you to join them. Bring a project, a friend, and ideas to share. The knitting circle meets on the first Tuesday of the month in the Luxe Lounge.

For more information, contact Julie Walter at (404) 614-3717, or email her at julieabuff@yahoo.com.

Writing Group
Thursday, March 5th - 7:00 p.m.
Our in-store writing group is open to writers of all types. We meet on the first Thursday of each month to read our work and to give and receive feedback. It's easy to participate! Just bring five (5) copies of your poem, short story, essay, novel, screenplay, play, children's story, or other written work to share. We'll read and offer constructive comments on everyone's work.

For more information, contact us at (404) 522-0877 or jef@boundtobereadbooks.com.
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Tan n' More Celebrates 5th Year
"WHERE THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES"

Youʼre invited to attend our 5th year anniversary on Saturday March 21st, 11:00 a.m. til 7:00 p.m. We will be selling all lotions for 20% off and we will be giving away lotions for you to try.

The weekly detailed crime report for February 15th - 21st, 2009:

• Week 8 Crime Report
  

To learn more about the East Atlanta Security Patrol or to enroll, visit the EASP website (http://patrol.eaca.net). The cost to join the patrol is $50 per quarter, with a 50% discount for longtime residents and those 65+. To qualify, you must have lived at the same address for 20 years or be over age 65.  We also have a 20% discount for members of an APD-sanctioned Neighborhood Watch.  Please contact us if you're interested in setting up a Neighborhood Watch on your street.
 

If you have additional questions, please direct them to securitypatrol@eaca.net, or call EACA Public Safety Chair Myron Polster at 404-429-8815.

Join or renew your EACA membership today! Annual dues are $10 per household. As an EACA member, you can vote at EACA meetings on topics of interest within our community. Additionally, there are numerous local businesses who offer discounts to EACA members. See the official list of EACA member discounts and take advantage of them by showing your 2009 membership card throughout the Village.

You can sign up for your 2009 EACA membership and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically through your online banking site or via Paypal HERE.

 

Contact Information:
E-mail: newsletter@eaca.net
Website: http://eaca.net

Submissions:
If you're interested in submitting an article to the EACA weekly newsletter, send it to newsletter@eaca.net by the end of the day on Friday. Include relevant dates, times, locations and contact information, as well as details of the event or announcement.