East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
April 26, 2010 |
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| Greetings! | Hello,
Whether you're recovering from the Atlanta Mess-Around, reminiscing
about Pete the Cat or still drying out because you braved the Inman Park
Fesitval on Saturday instead of yesterday -- happy Monday! Below you'll
find details on all the goings-on around your neighborhood. See you
Saturday for the EAV Recycle fundraiser at the Midway!
Have a neighbor or
friend that isn't receiving the newsletter, but think they
should? Please forward this along to them, and encourage them to join our email newsletter list.
April 2010 EACA meeting minutes.
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East Atlanta Photos Needed
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On June
1, 2010, EACA will
launch it's redesigned website. To make it
that much better, the web team is soliciting our friends and neighbors
for cool pictures of the neighborhood - its architecture, its visitors,
its yards and streetscapes, its animals, and especially its people.
If
you would like to have pictures of your view of East Atlanta on the
website, please send them to newsletter@eaca.net with the email title
"Web
Photos". Please submit in one of the following formats .jpg,
.gif or .png, and less then 1mb file size. (Panorama
shots are encouraged!)
Thanks,
in advance, for your help!
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EACA Burger Booth - Calling all Grill Masters!
|  In honor of our long standing tradition,
EACA will be
hosting a Burger Booth at the East Atlanta Beer Festival. We are looking for
Grill Masters and volunteers who want
to flip burgers in support of their community. Time slots are available
from
12-6 pm on May 22nd.
And, if you are attending, be sure to
stop by
and get a delicious burger!!! All proceeds will benefit the ongoing activities of
EACA.
Volunteers
and Grill
Masters contact Rose Bigelow 404-664-7920 or email secretary@eaca.net
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Earth Day Benefit for EAV Recycle
|  On Saturday, May 1st at noon The Midway Pub in East Atlanta will be hosting an Earth Day Benefit for the Recycle EAV program in the East Atlanta Village. In
this outdoor event there will be bands, carnival games, circus
performances, monster wrestling, a raffle, and tons of fun!
Midway
is hosting an arts and craft sale as well for the day. If you are
interested in participating, please email Kate Crosby at
kcrosby@live.com or call 404.664.9136 to reserve your space.
For more information please click.
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DeKalb Green Commission Energy Efficiency Workshop
|  Want
to save on energy costs in your home or small business? Ever wonder what the term renewable energy
really means? Come find out what DeKalb
County is doing to save
energy and money. Or ask an expert what
tax incentives your home or small business can qualify for by becoming more
energy efficient. Take back your POWER!
The DeKalb Green
Commission invites you to join us for
"Energy Efficiency -Take back your power!" Saturday, May 15th
at GA Perimeter College, Clarkston campus.
For more information please see the attached
flyer.
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Ormewood School Summer Camps
|   The Ormewood
School located in Ormewood Park is excited to
offer 5 weeks of summer camp this year
for children ages 1-5! Weekly themes include "Fly Me to the Moon", "A
Week Around the World", "All Creatures Great and Small",
"Mad Scientist" and "Once Upon a Time". Camp hours are from
9:30am-1:30pm. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due at registration.
For more information, visit the Ormewood
School website, call (404)
627-2214 or email ormewoodschool@yahoo.com.
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Montessori In Town: Camp Ladybug
|  CAMP LADYBUG, offering summer fun, Montessori style!
Camp
Ladybug is a hands-on summer camp for preschool aged children. Sessions
include nature-based explorations, gardening, art, cooperative games
and water play at MIT's historic Glen Castle campus located less than a
mile from EAV.
Glen Castle: July 5-9 and July 12-16 9 am -12:30 pm M-F Ages turning 3-6 years old
For more information please check out their website.
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Preservation 101: A Georgia Orientation
|  What will be presented? Introductory information about historic
preservation and archaeology programs and services provided by the state
historic preservation office, including: archaeology protection and
education; historic resource surveys; National Register of Historic
Places; preservation planning; Certified Local Governments; African
American resources; environmental review and compliance; rehabilitation
guidance; federal and state tax incentives; and grants. An overview of
The Georgia Trust's and DeKalb History Center's programs will also be
covered.
When? Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Where? Old Courthouse on the Square, 101 East Court Square at
Clairemont Avenue in Decatur.
To register or for more information click here.
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Journey Performing Arts Center's Weekend in Giving
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 Ensure continued access to the arts by supporting Journey
Performing Arts Center's Weekend in Giving 2010. This weekend of
parties, concerts and fun will support Journey's outreach programming in
Atlanta schools and in-town neighborhoods.
Friday May 14th. "Celebrate for a Cause"
Journey Performing Arts Center presents a Silent Auction and Cocktail
Reception to support the Journey Stepping Stone Scholarship Program. Items include hotel and vacation packages, original art produced by
local artists and fine dining packages. 8pm-12am at Justin's Restaurant
at 2200 Peachtree, Atlanta 30309.
Saturday May 15th: "Committed: Renewed" 5th
Annual Spring Concert, showcases the hard work of dance, drama, music
and martial arts participants from multiple schools throughout Atlanta. 5pm at Kennedy Middle School Auditorium, 225 James P. Brawley, Atlanta 30314
Sunday May 16th: "Family and Friends Fun Day
in the Park" Face
painting, potato sack races, hula hoop contests and more will entertain
the kids while carnival fare like hot dogs and popcorn will keep
everyone full. Live entertainment. Noon to 5pm at
Coan Park, 1520 Woodbine, Atlanta 30317.
For more info call 404-622-2585 or visit www.JourneyArtsCenter.org.
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Voluntourism Event
|  Please set aside some time to visit at the library on SATURDAY MAY 15TH. This is the date of the
voluntourism event. We have guest speakers lined up to
present travel opportunities from 3 organizations.
Please come and bring your friends to enjoy the
speakers, the food, the drinks and the travel books from the library.
We want to fill the meeting room!!!
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East Atlanta Beer Festival
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Tickets for the 7th Annual East
Atlanta Beer Festival are now on sale!
What: 7th Annual
East Atlanta Beer Festival
Where: NEW LOCATION! Brownwood Park, 205 Emerson St. SE, East Atlanta
When: Saturday,
May 22, 2010 from 1:00-6:00pm (VIP Early Admission-12:00pm)
- Sample over 130 craft beers, listen
to rocking local bands, eat tasty local foods - all in shaded Brownwood
Park in the heart of East Atlanta Village.
- Admission is $30 in advance. (If
there happen to be tickets left on event day, they'll be $35 at the
gate).
- 250 limited VIP tickets are
available for $55. Benefits include: 1 hour early admission to the
Festival, expedited entrance line, exclusive VIP area with 12+ exclusive
beer tastings, VIP-only bathrooms, and a free EABF-logo bottle opener.
- Food from local East
Atlanta restaurants and organizations available on-site. Cash only.
- EABF Proceeds benefit community
projects.
- No one under
21, no children, no pets, no backpacks or coolers, no exceptions.
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Get in on
the fun - the 2010 Brownwood Bike Rally & Run!
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East Atlanta Kids Club's 7th- annual Brownwood Bike Rally
& Run returns on May 15 to beautiful Brownwood Park, where kids and adults will participate in
street
bike and Cyclocross-track races, a 5K Run/Walk, and other cycling- and
fitness-related activities. The event also includes a jumping castle, a freestyle stunt bike show, a
food
court, crafts and other fun activities to entertain the whole family. All proceeds
benefit
the East Atlanta
Kids Club, an
after-school mentoring and enrichment program for promising youth.
When: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Brownwood Park, 602 Brownwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
(and
surrounding streets)
Time: The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 am; bike races and cycling
events
begin at 9:30am and end at 2:00 pm.
Cost: Event admission is free for all. Races are free for
children, $10-$25 for adults .
Register: active.com or call
This
event remains free for all youth participants each year with the
help of
more than 150 volunteers, the support of several local cycling and fitness clubs, and generous
sponsors.
For more information including volunteer opportunities, sponsorships and becoming a food vendor please visit the East Atlanta Kids Club website or call 404-627-8050.
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Community yoga at Brownwood Rec
Center!
|  Saturdays(a more vigorous vinyasa flow) 9-10:15am
Wednesdays(a more gentle, prolonged stretch) 7:15-8:30pm
$10/class - community
$8/class - community 10 class card
$8/class - FitWit member
$6/class - FitWit member 10 class card
A portion of the proceeds
benefit the East Atlanta Kids Club and the FitWit Foundation. Cash or check made out to the FitWit Foundation. Bring your mat. On your first visit, please come a little early to fill out some
paperwork.
Through Nirvana School of Classical
Yoga Amy Rakestraw became a CYT200
Hatha instructor in December 2009, but doesn't stray too far from her original
passion of Iyengar yoga. She has a gymnastics and dance background, and enjoys all aspects of fitness. She is currently pursuing a certification in Pre/Post-
natal yoga and is focusing on yoga therapy.
See you on the mat!!
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Berea Mennonite Church: Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)
|  Old Friend, New Program
An East Atlanta resident
since the 1960s, Berea Mennonite Church on Bouldercrest Road has
started a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. The farm is a
mission of the church and a new way the congregation is engaging its
neighbors. To sign up for the CSA, please visit its website above. The church is also
seeking volunteers for the farm work; if you would like to get some
dirt under your nails, please contact the church: 404-332-0633. You can
read its farm blog also at Holy Manure.
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CITIZENS COURTWATCH NOTICE: Zone 3, Grant Park Area
|  Accused Standard Shooter has Court Hearing.
What: State v. Jonathan Redding, Motions Hearings
When: Monday, 3 May 2010 at 9:00 a.
Where: JUSTICE CENTER TOWERS, 185 CENTRAL AVENUE COURTROOM 4E, Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams
If you are interested in attending this CourtWatch date please contact
Janet Martin, CourtWatch coordinator at 404-699-5297 or courtwatch@fultoncountyga.gov.
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East Atlanta Security Patrol
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 To learn more about the East Atlanta Security
Patrol, view updated news and notes or to enroll, visit the
EASP website. There
is 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 easp610@gmail.com, or call EACA
Public
Safety Chair Myron Polster at 404-954-1568.
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EACA
Public Safety - Weekly Crime Report
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The weekly
crime reports for weeks 12-14 are below: |
East Atlanta Library Upcoming Activities
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All Atlanta-Fulton Public Library programs
and events are free and open to the public. For a full list of all events at
our 34 locations and any additional information, please visit www.afpls.org.
Teeny, Tiny Tales
Tuesdays, February-May.
10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, songs,
puppetry and crafts.
Ages 18-36 months. Reservation
is required for groups of 10 or more.
Pre-School
Storytime
Wednesdays,
February-May. 10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, songs,
puppetry and crafts. Ages 3-5. Reservation is required for groups of 10
or more.
Kidz Crafts
Mondays, February
8, March 8, April 12, May 10. 3:30 p.m.
Children will make easy crafts to take
or display in the library. Ages 5-12. Reservations are required.
Let's Play!
Game On at Your Library
Fridays, February
12, March 19, April 23, May 28. 3:30 p.m.
Children will play fun and exiting games
on the Nintendo Wii. Ages 5-12. Reservations are required.
Monday Night at the
Movies
Mondays, February
15, March 15, April 19, May 17. 5:00 p.m.
Popcorn will be popping and juice will
be flowing. Children will enjoy watching exciting movies with family and
friends on our "Big Screen." All ages are welcome. Reservations are
required.
East Atlanta Branch
400 Flat Shoals Ave.
SE Atlanta, GA 30316
404.730.5438
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| Upcoming Area Meetings |
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the
month (04.27.10), 9:00 am
Maloof Auditorium,
1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur
Neighborhood Planning Unit, NPU-W
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month (04.28.10), 7:30pm
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the
month (05.03.10), 1:00 pm
City Hall, 55
Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta
Neighborhood
Planning Unit, NPU-W, Land Use and Zoning Committee
Meeting: 1st
Tuesday of the month (05.04.10), 7:00pm
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE
East Atlanta Business Association (EABA)
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of the month (05.05.10), 2pm
East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave. SE
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2010 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. Email questions to membership@eaca.net.
You can sign up for your 2010 EACA membership and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically through your online banking site or via Paypal HERE.
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