East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
July 13, 2009 |
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| Greetings! |
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Hello!
East Atlanta is abuzz with many goings on this week. Read below for details on the neighborhood's upcoming events.
Also, be reminded that our July EACA meeting is tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at Branan Towers. After the meeting, we will head to Holy Taco for the post-meeting social.
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| Brownwood Park Rec Center Survey |
Take five minutes and help make the community better: take the long-awaited second survey about the Brownwood Park Recreation Center. Please take 5 minutes to help us clarify desired opportunities in the Rec Center, help identify problem safety spots, and gauge interest in the Community Garden. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=DrhcHnZ3ayqgTRnEeCJqkQ_3d_3d | |
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BATL Event - This Weekend!
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The BATL of Atlanta event takes place this weekend (July 17-19th). We offer additional snippets of a few portions of the weekend below - Please visit www.batlevent.org for information on the many other events occurring in East Atlanta and neighboring communities.
Pulitzer Prize Winner in First Appearance Since AwardIn his first major Atlanta appearance since his book Slavery by Another Name was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, Douglas Blackmon will give a free lecture at Atlanta's Cyclorama on Sunday July 19th. The lecture is part of BATL, an event commemorating the 145th anniversary of The Battle of Atlanta. Blackmon's presentation will begin at 7pm and will include an audience question and answer period and a tour of the historic Cyclorama painting and museum. The program is free and
open to the public but there will be limited seating.
The lecture on the 19th will focus particularly on how former slaves were used in Atlanta to build "The Bold New City of the South". In this different yet honest look at Atlanta's history, Mr. Blackmon will refer to his extensive research and go beyond the chapter on Atlanta in the book. Frontlines ReenactmentsThe Frontlines display area
is one of the more popular features of BATL and has as its centerpiece over 75
feet of breastworks. On Saturday starting at 10am the soldiers will begin their
soldiering activities with regular interpretive talks. This year the lines will
be fortified with two functioning cannons. East Atlanta neighbor David Furikawa
will return this year playing the part of a Union medical officer.
ToursThe BATL tours will depart
from the East Atlanta Village on July 19th. Two Different Van Tours - The
Frontlines Tour and McPherson's Last Ride Tour - as well as the Frontlines
Walking Tour will leave on the hour starting at 10am. There will also be one
morning tour of Historic Sylvester Cemetery. All of these tours are $10 in
advance ($15 day of) and if the past is any guide they will fill up. New this year there will be two free
scheduled tours of the Clay Family Cemetery at 11am and 1pm. Also for free are
twilight tours of Oakland Cemetery at 7pm on Saturday and Sunday. Free
admission will be offered to the Cyclorama again this year. The free tours and
admissions will require tickets that will be available at BATL headquarters on
Saturday morning or at Traders in the East Atlanta Village in July as well as
on the BATL website.
For more information about all of the presentations and
other events of B-ATL visit the website at www.batlevent.org or call
404-377-6148. BATL is sponsored by the City of Atlanta and The Georgia
Humanities Council.
Contact:
Henry Bryant 404-377-6148 or hbryant@mindspring.com.
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| Taste of East Atlanta - July 16th |
The Taste of East Atlanta is back this year with extended hours (5-9 p.m.) on Thursday,  July16th! All of our Village restaurants and many of our retailers are participating in this great event which provides you the opportunity to sample what East Atlanta has to offer. Buy your $1 tickets now at the EAV Farmers Market on Thursdays after 4, Origins Real Estate (1267 Glenwood Ave) and at some of the participating establishments below. More to be added, so stay tuned!
2009 Participants:
Australian Bakery
Big Daddy Biscuits - at the Farmers Market
Blue Frog Cantina
Cantina La Casita
Chazz
The EARL
East Atlanta Thai & Sushi
FlatIron - tickets available now
The Glenwood - tickets available now
Graveyard Tavern - tickets available now
Grant Central Pizza - tickets available now
Gravity Pub - tickets available now
Holy Taco - tickets available now
Joe's Coffee - tickets available now
Midway Pub
Slush - tickets available now
Village Ice Cream
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Commission District 3 Now on YouTube
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From the Office of Commissioner Johnson
In an effort to bring the work, efforts and activities of
your DeKalb County District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson to life and closer to
you, we will be sending you periodic YouTube video segments to view at your
leisure. There will be several short videos that together tell a story of
Commissioner Johnson and what he wants to share with you about community events
and activities, sites and places to visit and the benefits of living in DeKalb
County District 3.
This is our debut effort with this form of communication, so
please let us know what you think. Click on the link below to unveil the
stories of Commissioner Larry Johnson in DeKalb County District 3 to see what
he's doing, in
partnership with many of you,
to make OUR community better.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=46BBC2F75EE140AF
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| East Atlanta Library - Summer Children's Programming |
Click HERE to get details on the East Atlanta Library's children's programming for the weeks of July 13th and July 20th.
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Trees Atlanta TreeKeepers Certification Program
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Event Title: Trees
Atlanta TreeKeepers Certification Program
Start Date: August
8th, 2009
End Date:
September 26th, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 12 noon
Location: Trees
Atlanta Kendeda Center, 225 Chester Avenue, Atlanta GA, 30316
Contact:
Bethany Clark
Phone:
404-681-4898
Website: http://treesatlanta.org/TreeKeepers.aspx
Cost:
$65
Description: This Trees
Atlanta event is the first in a series of seven (7) workshops designed
to increase volunteer knowledge and skills through specialized training and education
about Atlanta's urban forest. There will be indoor & outdoor
activities, presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and assignments to be
completed by the participants. Sessions last 3 hours and are taught by
Trees Atlanta staff and community tree professionals.
Participants
receive a training manual with supplemental reading and resources, and upon
graduation, receive an official TreeKeepers hat, a native tree, and a signed
certificate when they have fulfilled 24 hours of volunteer service to tree
projects. Register now to enroll in this fantastic educational
opportunity! http://treesatlanta.org/TreeKeepers.aspx
Program dates are seven consecutive Saturdays: August 8th,
15th, 22nd, 29th, September 12th,
19th, and 26th. Participants need only register
once.
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| EABA Business Briefs |
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The EAV Party season is in full swing and we've got some big ones this week. Check out the East Atlanta Village Facebook page (and become a friend) for all the details and to stay in the know!
- Wednesday, July 15th, Women in Wine at the Glenwood
- Thursday, July 16th, The Annual Taste of East Atlanta is happening and helps to kick of the B-ATL Events that run through the weekend in and around the East Atlanta Village and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Friday, July 17th is the Funky Flip Flop Hop Shop Girls Night Out from 7 to 10 pm at the Boutiques of East Atlanta Village. Free goody bag to the early birds
- Saturday, July 18th is the EAV Backyard Bikini BBQ at the Graveyard (that could be interesting considering there will be bayonets around for the B-ATL festivities).
Several new businesses have made their way to the East Atlanta Village and hung their shingle. Among them are So Trendy, which sells stainless steel jewelry and accessories. All the shine at a fraction of the cost. Another is Feed Your Head Music which
sells used Vinyl and CD's (remember those......). There are several others that are working on getting their doors open so keep an eye out for opening announcements over the coming weeks.
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The Glenwood
 The Glenwood proudly presents the wines of America's most talented female winemakers on Wednesday July 15 in our beautiful wine bar. Complimentary cheeses and charcuterie will be paired with these wines. $20.00 per person. Seating is limited so reservations are urged. 404-622-6066.
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 This Saturday, July 18th The Graveyard is throwing a Backyard Bikini BBQ Blowout!
Come by for a mist tent dance party, DJs, BBQ, sand art, and much more!
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Funky Flip Flop Hop ShopThe boutiques of East Atlanta will be offering complimentary cocktails and beverages this  Friday evening so put on your favorite pair of flip flops and come out for an evening of fashion shopping, pampering, massages, makeovers, eyebrow threading, manicures/pedicures, food sampling, sales and discounts! Click HERE for more details! |
| Upcoming East Atlanta Area Meetings |
EACA Monthly MeetingTuesday, July 14th - 7:00 p.m. Location: Branan TowersFor more information, contact EACA President Jelena Crawford at president@eaca.netNPU-W Transportation Committee MeetingThursday, July 16th - 7:00 p.m. Location: Martha Brown United Methodist ChurchFor more information, contact NPU-W Transportation Chair Russell Baggett at inspired_by_design@hotmail.comBranan BingoTuesday, July 21st - 6:30 p.m. Location: Branan TowersFor more information, contact Dennis Madsen at dmadsen@urbancollage.com
NPU-W Public Safety Committee MeetingWednesday, July 22nd - 6:30 p.m. Location: Martha Brown United Methodist ChurchFor more information, contact NPU-W Public Safety Chair Ron Lall at ronald.lall@gmail.comNPU-W Monthly MeetingWednesday, July 22nd - 7:30 p.m. Location: Martha Brown United Methodist ChurchFor more information, contact NPU-W Chair Ed Gilgor at edwardmgilgor@comcast.net |
| East Atlanta Strut - Save the Date and Info! |
 Saturday, September 19, 2009. Mark it down. The 12th Annual East Atlanta Strut is almost here! Planning for Atlanta's coolest festival is well underway. The Strut is our neighborhood's one-day, kid-friendly, music/art/food festival. There's also a parade and a 5K race! Please watch this newsletter for updates throughout the summer. There are a few days left for you, your business, & your friends to get involved, but deadlines are quickly approaching:
And don't forget to become a fan on Facebook! For continuous updates on all the goings-on, please refer to the Strut's official website. See you in September!
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| EACA Public Safety - Crime Report Week 27 |
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The weekly detailed crime report for June 28th - July 4th can be found here:
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| East Atlanta Security Patrol News & Information |
 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. |
2009 EACA Membership
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Join EACA 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. |
| East Atlanta on Facebook/Twitter |
If you're a Facebook member, be sure to join both the EACA group and become a fan of the East Atlanta Village page, too! Click on links below to take you directly to each.
 <--- East Atlanta Village Page
<--- EACA Group |
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.
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