East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
May 3, 2010 |
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| Greetings! | Hello,
Happy Monday. The Village will be filled with folks on Wednesday for
Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Also, remember that the EAV Farmers' Market
kicks off on Thursday at 4:00 pm. As always, lots going on in Atlanta's
greatest neighborhood.
Several inquiries were made into the final counts of the Tire Round-Up for each
neighborhood.
East Atlanta 859
Reynoldstown 318
Edgewood 271
Kirkwood 172
East Lake 84
N. Ormewood 25
Thank
you all so much for a great turnout and helping to make our
communities cleaner!
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.
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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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Glenwood Avenue in Ormewood Park is Getting Some Repairs
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) of the City of Atlanta will
repair sidewalks and install ADA-compliant ramps along Glenwood Avenue
soon. The project, lasting from early May through late June, will occur
on Glenwood Avenue between Glenwood Place and Moreland Avenue. Workers
will be present 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, unless otherwise indicated. For
questions about this project, contact Danita Ogandaga at DPW at
404-330-6254 or via email to: dogandaga@atlantaga.gov.
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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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Workforce Housing - DeKalb County
|  Find out why the time is NOW to address workforce housing in DeKalb County.
Come hear how DeKalb can make the best of its existing housing stock, and how updating housing policies and programs could better prepare DeKalb for its 21st century housing needs.
When: May 3rd, 6:30 pm
Where: Maloof Auditorium, Decatur
For more info please click here.
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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 15that GA Perimeter College, Clarkston campus.
For more information please see the attached
flyer.
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2010 Gates Millennium
Scholarships
|  Twenty-nine
Atlanta Public Schools students have been awarded 2010 Gates Millennium Scholarships - more than any other school district in the nation.
A
total of 1,000 students across the country were awarded these
prestigious college scholarships, which can be used to pursue degrees in
any undergraduate major at the college or university of the recipients'
choice. These scholarships cover students' tuition, room and board
through undergraduate school and beyond for recipients who elect to
pursue advanced degrees.
"This achievement is most certainly a
testament to our dedicated and
hard-working teachers and school-based staff and administrators," said
APS Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall. "It is also a tribute to our
high-performing students who truly earned this national recognition."
In
addition to financial assistance, Gates Millennium Scholars receive
academic support, mentoring and leadership training. Past recipients
have a five-year graduation rate of nearly 80 percent.
Among the 29 APS
students who earned this year's Gates Millennium Scholarships include Chelsea Little from Maynard Jackson High School.
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Imagine Wesley 2010-11 Registration
|  Imagine Wesley International Academy, a tuition
free charter school on Custer Ave., is accepting applications for the
2010-11 School Year for grades K-8. We have openings in several grades
and wait-lists created for the other grades that are full. Classes may
open when wait-list numbers increase, so please apply even if your
child's grade is full. There are no application fees. School tours are
ongoing every Tuesday at 10am by appointment. Please visit our website for information on tours and enrollment,
or contact the Enrollment Office at 678-904-9137, ext. 8273.
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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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East Atlanta Kids Club: How to get involved.
| East Atlanta Kids Club is a nonprofit, out-of-school-time
mentoring and enrichment program for under-resourced girls and boys ages
seven to 17. Formed in 1998 by East Atlanta residents, the program
began with a dozen youth and a handful of volunteers. EAKC now offer a
rich variety of educational and recreational activities as well as
mentoring opportunities to more than 100 youth each year, free of
charge.
Ways to Help...
Recreation Center Wish List
There are a few items and services we still need to make the
center home for Kids Club, especially a steel door for the classroom! Please feel free to forward the link on to anyone you think may be able to lend a
hand.
Certified Math and
English teachers NEEDED!
EAKC is searching for
experienced middle or high school teachers who are not currently working
full-time. These are paid positions. Hours are from 4:00 - 6:30 pm on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Contact Makeisha Robey, mrobey@eastatlantakids.org, for
more information.
Volunteer Orientations
The next regular EAKC Team Mentoring Orientation is Thursday, May 13th, from
6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Brownwood Park Recreation Center. Also, if you haven't attended orientation, or if you
have not yet had your mandatory criminal background check done, please
come. The background check is a requirement for ALL
volunteers. If you cannot come, please contact Makeisha Robey
-- 404-627-8050 or mrobey@eastatlantakids.org -- to arrange a time to get the background check
done. It takes 15
minutes and costs $10. Please
RSVP.
The
next Friendship Connection Orientation is scheduled for Thursday,
May 6th, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Brownwood Park Recreation
Center. If you would like to have a one-on-one relationship with a Kids
Club child, or if you know someone else who might, please
contact Makeisha Robey. EAKC has about 20 children in its program who
would like to have a mentor. The basic commitment is that a mentor agree
to spend five hours per month for at least one year with an EAKC
mentee. Orientation costs $25 for new volunteers and $15 for those who
have already done their criminal background check. Please RSVP.
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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
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE
CITIZENS COURTWATCH NOTICE - JONATHAN REDDING - ZONE 3 GRANT PARK AREA:
The motions date in State V. Jonathan Redding is Pending, and most
likely will be sometime in May. Disregard the previously sent noticed
of motions hearings on 3 May 2010. That date is incorrect. The error
is due to a mistake in the clerk's database. Updated date will be
shared as soon as information is posted
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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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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.
May 2010
Teeny,
Tiny Tales
Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25. 10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, songs, puppetry
and crafts. Ages
18-36 mos.
Reservation is required for groups of 10 or more
Pre-School
Storytime
Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26. 10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, songs, puppetry
and crafts. Ages 3-5.
Reservation is required for groups of 10 or
more
Kids
Crafts
Monday, May 10. 3:30 p.m.
Children will make easy crafts that can be
taken home or
displayed in the library.
Ages 5-12. Reservations are required
Monday
Night @ the Movies - TBA
Monday, 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"
Reservations
are required
Let's
Play! Game On at Your Library
Friday, May 28. 3:30 p.m.
Children will play fun and exiting games on
the Nintendo
Wii. Ages 5 -12.
Reservations are required.
East Atlanta Branch
400 Flat Shoals Ave.
SE Atlanta, GA 30316
404.730.5438
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| Upcoming Area Meetings |
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the
month (05.03), 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), 7:00pm
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE
East Atlanta Business Association (EABA)
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of the month (05.05), 2pm
East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave. SE
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the
month (05.11), 9:00 am
Maloof Auditorium,
1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur
East Atlanta
Community Association, (EACA)
Meetings: 2nd
Tuedsay of the month (05.11), 7pm
Brownwood Park Rec Center, 205 Emerson St. SE
South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development, Inc. (SAND)
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month (05.13); 7:30pm
Beulah Heights University Student Center, 892 Berne Street
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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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