East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
March 28, 2011
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| Greetings! | |
Another successful clean-up by Beautification, and another successful repair job by Neighbor in Need. Learn about these and more...
Good reading! |
| Sopo Bicycle Coop |
 Our mission...is to create equitable access to cycling by providing affordable bicycle maintenance, services and education.
Our shop...provides a central forum for sharing equipment, materials, and expertise, and facilitates affordable, practical, hands-on support for cyclists of all ages and skill levels.
Do you like making new friends, helping people, empowering others, bettering your community and/or bikes? Well if you haven't already attended one of our volunteer orientations, this Monday night , March 28 at 7PM is your chance. Spring is officially here which means more cyclists on the road and more visitors for Sopo so we're going to be needing all the help we can get! Plus, we're working on our biggest annual fundraiser Broken Hearts and Bicycle Parts 7! So come learn at the shop how you can get involved with that! Hope to see you there! |
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Neighbor in Need Poker Tournament Fundraiser
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 And the winners are... Andy Vantreese- first place Scott Lange- second What a wonderful event this past Saturday. We raised $1840 including a generous donation from The Midway of $500! Thank you to all those that participated. That is how you donate. This is how it helps...    Roof replacement for Thomas and Dorothy Sheffield of Hilburn Drive. From EastAtlantaPatch.com
None of Our Neighbors Should Ever Be Without Hot Water Or Heating and AirEast Atlanta's Neighbor in Need initiative works wonders for seniors in the community. A friend in need is a friend indeed, as the saying goes. It's a philosophy at the heart of an East Atlanta initiative designed to help fellow Villagers through the friendship of community. By unanimous vote in May 2010, the East Atlanta Community Association (EACA) began its Neighbor in Need initiative, modeled after the Neighbor in Need program which serves the East Lake, Edgewood and Kirkwood communities. The mission is to raise funds and complete emergency home repairs for seniors who don't have the financial means to do so. For more of this story please visit here. |
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Burgess-Peterson Academy K-5 Open House
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 Tuesday, March 29th, 9am - noon. 480 Clifton St., the corner of Glenwood Ave. and Clifton. Please come out and see the hidden gem that is Burgess-Peterson Academy (the APS elementary school for which East Atlanta is zoned). Among the highlights of the school: - An organic gardening program integrated throughout the curriculum, one that attracted enough attention to earn a visit from First Lady Michelle Obama this spring!
- A facility that was completely renovated less than ten years ago, and which has a state of the art computer lab, dedicated science lab, secure internal courtyard, and many other building highlights;
- A creative and accessible principal who has come from the popular Mary Lin Elementary School, and who has developed a rigorous curriculum with a math/science foundation;
- A low enrollment that has resulted in very favorable student/teacher ratios;
- An active and engaged parent group that works closely with the administration;
- One of the highest performing schools in the system, consistently meeting and exceeding state-wide AYP goals.
For more information please see the attached flyer. |
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Burgess-Peterson Academy: Volunteers Needed
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 The Atlanta Falcons Gatorade Jr. Training Camp is coming to Burgess-Peterson Academy to teach our fourth and fifth graders football skills! We are in need of volunteers to help manage the stations and would love for you to volunteer! When: March 29, 2011 Where: In the Gym Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Contact: Coach Betty Jackson @ school: 404 802-3416 cell: 404 822-0863 email: bmjackson@atlanta.k12.ga.us Address: 480 Clifton St. 404 802-3400 |
| Atlanta Downtown Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal | |
 You are invited to attend the public hearing for the Atlanta Downtown Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal that will be held on Wednesday, March 30, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in room 402-404 at Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) headquarters at the One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308.
The Atlanta MMPT will serve as the hub for existing and proposed transportation networks serving metro-Atlanta and beyond, including MARTA rail and bus systems, regional express bus systems and the Georgia railroad network. It may also accommodate future transportation, including high speed rail, light rail and streetcar services. In addition to its transportation functions, the MMPT will serve as a catalyst for one of the largest Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects in the US to include commercial, recreational and residential mixed-use development. Information on the project, the executive summaries, as well as instructions for commenting via the web or in person at the public hearing, can be located at www.GeorgiaP3.com.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Vicki Gavalas at (404) 631-1007 or via email at vgavalas@dot.ga.gov.
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APD Beat Redesign Meetings: Venue Change
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 Please note venue change.
The Atlanta Police Department announced a series of community meetings intended to inform city residents on changes to its six geographical patrol zones.
The APD embarked on a study a year ago, examining its police beats with the goal of ensuring that its resources and response times to calls for service were maximized.
The resulting plan retains the department's six zones, though some geographical boundaries have shifted. Department leadership believes the plan will increase police visibility by boosting the number of beats throughout the city and balancing out workloads in each zone, allowing for improved response times.
The meeting for Zone 6 is Thursday, March 31 at the Entrepreneurium, 1599-A Memorial Drive SE at 7:00 PM.
For more information to include copies of the zone maps, a Power Point about the plan and other documents please visit here. |
| Run Before You Crawl 5k and Pub Crawl |  The Run Before You Crawl 5k and Pub Crawl is Atlanta's premier race slash pub crawl. In fact, we are fairly certain it is Atlanta's only. This second annual event will take place in and around the East Atlanta Village on April 9th. The race begins and ends in beautiful Brownwood Park. In between you will meander through the East Atlanta Business District
Because this 5K is aimed at people with a proclivity for drinking we have elected for the race to begin at 9:00 am. The Pub Crawl will begin at 10:30 am. We realize this is early, but just think, it will be 11:30 in Nova Scotia, and that's nearly noon. The Pub Crawl will visit five to seven of the village's finest dram shops.
The Run Before You Crawl 5k does not discriminate on the basis of age or physical fitness (or on any basis for that matter). For that reason you are welcome to register for the pub crawl or 5K individually. Entry are $25 for the 5k, $10 for the pub crawl, or $32 for both. Just because we choose not to discriminate on the basis of age, does not mean that the State of Georgia will not. All pub crawl participants must be at least 21 years of age. Register online at www.runbeforeyoucrawl.com.
The average person burns 1500 calories in the average 5K. [Warning: This is a fabricated self-serving statistic] Why not throw those calories right back on by drinking a beer or seven.
All proceeds from this event to end all events goes towards the East Atlanta Village and making it a safe place to shop, dine, and drink. |
Support the East Atlanta Kids Club
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 We invite you to support Kids Club and have a great time tasting fine wine, gourmet beer and inspired art at our upcoming event, Corks, Canvas, Bottles & Brushes on Saturday, April 9th.
$30 gets you unlimited tastings from 6pm to 9pm*. Please come and bring a friend!
*After 9pm continue to enjoy the night with 10% of all bar tabs donated to EAKC.
Premier Art will also showcase several artist paintings for sale during the Art Tasting. 10% of all Premier Art sale proceeds will be donated to EAKC.
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| EACA Beautification | |
 The EACA Beautification Committee had another successful day as "The Green Team" met for a village clean-up. About 25 volunteers met from 3pm until 5pm to de-litter the village business district. Particular attention was paid to the vacant lot across from Midway Pub, the parking lot north of EARL, and the Future Home of EAV's new Farmer's Market which will open in May. Volunteers collected more than 20 large contractor trash bags for proper disposal!
Your next opportunity to get involved in helping to enhance East Atlanta is right around the corner.
Sunday Afternoon April 10th
Start Time: 3 pm-5 pm
Meeting Place- Corner of Ormewood & Flat Shoals
Supplies, Drinks, & Snacks Provided
To volunteer or to ask questions please contact the Beautification Committee Chair Kevin Spigener at 678-438-6462 or email beautification@eaca.net.
  
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New FitWit Camps
|  FitWit is the fit lifestyle. We know that trying to get in shape can be daunting, agonizing, and boring, but you do not have to face these obstacles alone. Our campers are members of a positive, challenging, and supportive community that helps individuals achieve their goals, and gives them the tools they need to sustain a healthy and fit way of life. Through the FitWit Foundation, FitWit provides this same education and motivation for free to under served young people in our community.
Next camp dates begin April 11th -May 20th. Three locations: Grant Park, Decatur and new, Grady HS!
Many camp times to choose from visit, www.fitwit.com
For camp specifics!
www.fitwit.com , 1-888-534-8948 & www.thefitwitfoundation.org
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Burgess-Peterson Academy Tours
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Which area elementary school is designed with classrooms surrounding a secluded courtyard with a playground, picnic tables and an organic garden?
Here's a hint. It's the same school with its own computer lab, media center, science lab and dedicated music room.
Need another hint? This school has low student-teacher ratios, state of the art interactive white boards in most classrooms, dedicated art room and offers two languages.
OK, here's your last hint. If you live in East Atlanta, your elementary school age child is guaranteed a spot in the school. And it's FREE. Come see why parents and First Lady Michelle Obama are buzzing about East Atlanta's public elementary school!
Burgess-Peterson Academy will host tours for prospective families on Wednesdays: April 13, and May 18 at 9 a.m.
BPA is located at 480 Clifton Street at the corner of
Glenwood and Clifton, less than a mile east of East Atlanta Village.
Tours also available on request. Email bpatours@yahoo.com for more information.
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The Language Garden and Oakleaf Mennonite Farm Spring Fling
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 The Language Garden and Oakleaf Mennonite Farm want to help you and your garden get ready for spring. Join us; Saturday April 16th from 9am-2pm for our Spring Fling Fundraiser.
- Rummage Sale
- Plant Sale
- Raffle
- Live Band
- Activities for Children
For more information, visit us online at http://www.thelanguagegarden.com/ or http://oakleafmennonitefarm.wordpress.com/
1088 Bouldercrest Rd. SE Atlanta, GA 30316 ▪ 404-244-0289
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Kingfisher Looking for Play Yard Toys
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 Kingfisher Academy, located at 158 Moreland Avenue, is looking for some play yard furniture and toys. Many people may have serviceable Little Tykes stuff that their children have outgrown. We need this as a temporary measure until we get our real equipment built. We're looking for a couple of Little Tykes climbers, a couple of plastic houses, maybe a sandbox or two with covers, some picnic tables, etc. Our heart's desire is a basketball goal. We'll come pick it up!
Phone: 404-524-0994
E-mail: kingfisheracadem@bellsouth.net
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East Atlanta Security Patrol Update
|  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 | |
The weekly Crime Reports for weeks 9-12 are below:
The weekly Significant Arrests Reports for weeks 9-12 are below:
February Crime Report
February Trends
(Week 12 was not available at press time.)
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| Upcoming Area Meetings |
Transportation Committee Meeting ( 03.28), 7pm
Email transportation@eaca.net for further details if interested.
Burgess-Peterson Academy Open House
480 Clifton Road
03.29, 9am
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (04.04), 1:00 pm
City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW
Neighborhood Planning Unit, NPU-W, Land Use and Zoning Committee
Meeting: 1st Tuesday of the month (04.05), 7:00pm
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE
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EACA Membership
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EACA Needs Your Support!
Without your support EACA would not exist. Please show your commitment to EACA by joining today. Annual dues are $10 per household or business per year. As an EACA member you can vote at EACA meetings on topics of interest within our community as well as show your support to East Atlanta. Email questions to membership@eaca.net.
You can sign up for your 2011 EACA membership, and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically via Paypal HERE
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| East Atlanta on Facebook & Twitter |
If you're a Facebook member, be sure to become a fan of both the EACA Fan Page and the East Atlanta Village page, too! Click on links below to take you directly to each.
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