East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
May 10, 2010 |
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| Greetings! | Hello,
Don't forget that tomorrow's EACA Monthly Meeting will be at the
Brownwood Park Recreation Center. We'll get started at 7:00 pm. Also,
this weekend is packed with neighborhood events. Read on for details.
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Show Your Support!
|  Since 1982, the East Atlanta
Community Association (EACA) has been
an all-volunteer organization committed to making East Atlanta the best
neighborhood around. To fulfill our mission, we need your help in
getting all of this good work accomplished.
Do you appreciate the information
you receive in our newsletter? Do
you participate in the East Atlanta Security Patrol? In the Parents
Network? In Brownwood Park improvement activities? All of these
efforts
are part of EACA.
We have exciting new programs this
year, but we can't do it without
financial support from the community we serve. EACA annual memberships
are only $10.00 per household. Join us, and show your
support for all of the volunteers that make East Atlanta the great
community it is!
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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Preserving East Atlanta |
 In thinking regionally about freight movements, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) strongly considered establishing Glenwood Avenue
from Moreland Avenue to Candler Road as a Regional Freight Route. This
decision was based on factors including
the street's
connectivity to major arterial roadways as well as previous designations; Glenwood Avenue is a truck route designated by the City of
Atlanta, and it's also a State Highway (#260) according to the State of
Georgia. If finalized, East Atlantans would see a
significant increase in truck traffic through the neighborhood.
NPU-W, SouthStar Community Development Corporation, and SAND all spoke
out in opposition of this plan at ARC's public meetings this spring. At
EACA's April Meeting the
community voted unanimously to oppose this Regional Freight Route
designation and charged EACA's President with speaking with the ARC.
On Thursday, May 6, EACA's President, SAND's President, and a board
member of SouthStar attended a meeting with a City of Atlanta planning
official and two ARC employees. ARC admitted that though Glenwood made more sense
technically, the organization often bases its decisions on contextual
issues. In this case, the close proximity of single-family homes and an
elementary school as well as the survival of the Village
and its pedestrian environment were the factors that changed
the decision. Memorial Drive, not Glenwood, will be designated as a
Regional Freight Route.
In short, EACA and its partners stopped a heavier flow of truck
traffic through the neighborhood. Despite the small victory for our
community, you should still look both ways before crossing the street.
--Austin Dickson, EACA President
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EAV Farmers Market
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 The EAV Farmers Market had a rockin' opening day. Thank you EAV
neighbors for showing outstanding support for your local farmers
market. This year the market is packed (literally full) of farmers,
bakers, cheese makers (& cheese mongers), crafters, yogurt makers,
grain & granola producers, ranchers and more. They've even got a
wood-fired pizza oven.
Come out this week for a chef demo with chef
Justin Bright from the Graveyard Tavern who will be showing us what to
do with all that fresh seasonal food. Don't forget, the market accepts
EBT and doubles every EBT dollar through their partnership with
Wholesome Wave Georgia.
Thursdays 4pm to 8pm May through November
1231 Glenwood Ave At Village Hardware
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Senate District 42 Special Election
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 On Tuesday, May 11, there's a special election for Georgia Senate
District 42, a seat recently vacated by Ambassador David Adelman. There
are four candidates in the race to fill the seat. Only a portion of East
Atlantans are a part of the district. Generally speaking, if you live
in DeKalb County north of Glenwood Avenue, then you're likely within
Senate District 42.
You can always check with the Secretary of State to be certain.
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EAST ATLANTA BEAUTIFICATION NEEDS YOU!
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 Please join your neighbors on May 16th at noon to
beautify our Village. The East Atlanta Beer Festival is May 22nd,
so this cleanup is timed perfectly for us to tidy up the village and
show
Atlanta how proud we are of our neighborhood. This month we will focus
on
the "Welcome to East Atlanta" sign and to various planting beds in
the heart of the village.
We continue to rely on a very small group of
dedicated volunteers. Your help is greatly needed for only a couple of
hours to make the work go smoothly and cover more ground. Volunteering
for
beautification is an extremely rewarding experience, and a unique way to
bond
with your neighbors. Please consider making this month's clean up
day your start in participating in our great community.
Please bring work gloves and a friend.
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NCS and ACMS Proposed Merger
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A proposed merger of Neighborhood Charter School in Grant Park and
Atlanta Charter Middle School in Ormewood Park has been under
consideration for several months. This topic will be on the EACA Monthly
Meeting agenda. To review the petition yourself, please click here.
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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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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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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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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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MARTA and Georgia
Aquarium Video and Blog Contest
|  In celebration of this
year's national Dump the Pump Day
on June 17th, MARTA and Georgia Aquarium are hosting a Video and Blog Contest to
highlight "Why MARTA Matters to the
Environment." Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and
compete
for great prizes all while promoting how transit helps to improve the
environment and quality of life for our community!
The video and blog
contests, sponsored by Georgia
Aquarium, will each have a youth (ages 13 to 17) and adult (18 and
older)
division. All submissions are due June 4, 2010, and winners will be
announced
on Dump the
Pump Day
on June 17th. First-place prize winners will receive two annual passes
to the
Georgia Aquarium and a MARTA Breeze card good for one year. Second-place
winners will receive one annual Georgia Aquarium pass and one monthly
Breeze
card. All winners will have their videos and blogs posted on MARTA's
website,
Facebook page and YouTube site.
Attached is a registration form along with contest
rules and information. MARTA has also posted a web registration
form at www.itsmarta.com.
Please contact Press
Secretary Cara Hodgson at
404-848-5157 with any questions.
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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.
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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 15 -18 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.
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 Story-time
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 |
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 Tuesday 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
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the
month (05.17), 1:00 pm
City Hall, 55
Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA
Grant Park
Neighborhood Association
Meetings: 3rd
Tuesday of the month (05.18), 7:30pm
M.L. King Middle School, 582 Connally Street SE, Atlanta, GA
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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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| East Atlanta on Facebook/Twitter |
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