East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
August 29, 2011
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| Greetings! |
We had five sold-out performances of "Snow, Glass, Apples" at the EAV Farmers Market with all money being raised for EACA's Arts & Culture Committee!
Falling on the heels of this very successful event is the East Atlanta Strut. Get Ready!!
Good reading!
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Volunteer Opportunities in East Atlanta
| Have you been looking for ways to get involved in your community? If so please check out our website for a list of Committees and Initiatives.
1. In addition, Branan Towers has two activities that are in need of additional volunteers.
- Branan Towers Bingo is an ongoing monthly event, and for more info please email Dennis Madsen.
- Branan Towers is also in need of two bus drivers for weekday, day-time hours to drive residents to different places nearby. Drivers can be flexible in their schedules, and must have a clean driving record. If interested please email Joan Field.
2. Furthermore, the Friends of the East Atlanta Library is in need of volunteers the day of the Strut (September 17) to help with their annual book sale. (Details on the actual event are below.)
- One person to work from 1-3 pm as a cashier.
- Three people to be on the " put away crew" from 5-6 pm.
- Two or three more people with trucks who can help haul books back on Sept. 24th
- Book sorters needed, prior to the event, at the Meeting Room at the library from 9:30-noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through September 9th.
If interested in lending a hand please contact the FEAL President Lynne Bryant.
3. The East Atlanta Strut: Please see article below.
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CHRIS Kids 30th Year Celebration and Grand Opening
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CHRIS Kids invites you to join First Lady of Georgia Sandra Deal and the youth of CHRIS Kids for the Grand Opening of the CHRIS Counseling Center, Education Center and Summit Trail Apartment Community. Coming in late August we will be opening at 1017 Fayetteville Road Atlanta, GA 30316.
Tuesday, August 30th
8:30am - 11:30am
2045 Graham Circle
Atlanta, Georgia 30316
R.S.V.P. Beth Keller or 404-564-3458
- Info
CHRIS stands for Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity and Safety. CHRIS Kids' mission is to heal children, strengthen families, and build community in Atlanta. CHRIS Kids makes a difference. We accomplish our mission by ensuring child and family well-being through mental health treatment and stable living environments; preventing family problems through education, counseling and teaching life skills; and impacting public policies through advocacy
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Brownwood Park Needs Your Vote
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 Will our park be named "America's Favorite Park" for summer 2011? The National Park Foundation, in partnership with Coca-Cola, America's State Parks and the National Recreation and Park Association, launched the second annual "America Is Your Park" campaign.
The three parks that receive the most votes by September 6th will be awarded recreation grants, made possible by the Coca-Cola "Live Positively" initiative, in the following amounts:
- First Place - $100,000
- Second Place - $50,000
- Third Place - $25,000
There are several ways people can vote between now and September 6th:
- 1. Click on their favorite park at LivePositvely.com and vote
- 2. Upload photos of themselves in their favorite park to LivePositvely.com
- 3. Starting August 10th, they can upload video of themselves in their favorite park to LivePositvely.com
- 4. Starting July 11th, people also can vote by checking into a park using Facebook Places
There is no limit on the amount of times you can vote, so be sure to spread the word and get your votes in today for Brownwood Park.
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Friends of the East Atlanta Library Book Sale
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Friends of the East Atlanta Library are seeking donations of clean, used books for the annual Book Sale at the Strut (September 17th this year). You may make donations at the library during regular hours which are the following: - Monday 10-8
- Tuesday 10-6
- Wednesday 10-8
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12-6
On Sundays you may leave donations at Traders since the library is not open on that day. Thank you to everyone for your support of the library!
If interested in lending a hand please contact the FEAL President Lynne Bryant.
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The East Atlanta Strut
|  The 14th annual, FREE one day extravaganza, the East Atlanta Strut, is right around the corner. Created to promote the East Atlanta Neighborhood and its businesses, funds raised benefit community projects and organizations. Attractions include The Imperial OPA Circus, 5 stages of Live Local Music, Comedy Stage, 5K Run & Walk, Artists Market, the FAMOUS Strut Parade, Free Kids Village, Carnival Stalls, Bull Ride, Community Booths, Food and Beverages. The Strut is planned, organized and staffed solely with volunteers. Saturday September 17th, 10:00am - 11:00pm in the East Atlanta Village.
As this is a very large festival this causes a little disruption in the normal functions of the surrounding area. In order to keep it as easy as possible, we have included a map of the footprint that also shows all of the streets that will be closed for the day. The following streets will be closed to cars on the day of the Strut beginning at 5am and will reopen at 11pm (some streets will be opened sooner) - Glenwood Ave from Haas Ave to Moreland Ave
- Flat Shoals Ave from Metropolitan Ave to May Ave
- Brownwood Ave from Glenwood Ave to Emerson Ave
- Joseph Ave from Glenwood Ave to Portland Ave
- Gresham Ave from Glenwood Ave to Emerson Ave
- Stokeswood Ave from Flat Shoals Ave to Emerson Ave
All cars parked on the street or in lots within the footprint should be removed by Saturday morning at 5am or they risk being towed. If your residence is within the footprint and you have questions about the logistics, contact marketing@eastatlantastrut.com. Please be prepared to show proof of residence to the security guards at the barricade with ID, utility bill, etc if you need to get in/out. However, we assume you won't be leaving the village that day---you'll be partying with us at the Strut!! To stay informed or volunteer please visit our website and Facebook page. Come out and enjoy the best that East Atlanta has to offer! |
Call for nominations: PEDS Golden Shoe Awards
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 To encourage a better balance between people and cars, PEDS honors outstanding projects, places and people who have contributed significantly toward making metro Atlanta safer, more accessible and enjoyable for pedestrians.
We need your help identifying potential award winners. Projects for consideration must be completed or almost completed during the past 12 months or be part of an ongoing program. The nomination form is available online. Nominations must be received in PEDS' office by Friday, September 23.
Awardees will be recognized at our 12th annual Golden Shoe Awards Celebration. The event date and location will be announced soon.
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Burgess-Peterson Academy: East Atlanta's Neighborhood School.
|  Welcome to Burgess-Peterson Academy, the local elementary school for the East Atlanta community. Burgess-Peterson Academy (or as we like to call it, "BPA") is a diverse and welcoming school that offers so much to local parents. From challenging academic programs to engaging and educational extra-curricular activities, BPA has created an environment that supports and encourages healthy and happy development in our students. Attached are a few of the highlights of our
fantastic school. Please read on for more exciting information about the academics, extracurricular activities and amenities of BPA. |
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Friday Food for Firefighters
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 Hello Dear Neighbors,
Thanks again to all who have contributed to FFF (Friday Food for Firefighters) You have seen the blurb each week in the newsletter but now I am writing to stimulate your summer participation. Summertime can be very full and time and energy may be going in numerous directions. That's all very understandable. During the winter your generosity overflowed, and meals were supplied to our Firefighters on a weekly basis. And, believe me, it was very much appreciated...as you likely witnessed yourself if you are a provider. But now that has diminished. If there is any way you can consider providing a meal to our firefighters on a Friday night this summer (and beyond), please consider doing so. The Firefighters have loved this attention and have so appreciated the food every Friday.
This past Friday I received a call from one of the team and had to say that no food was being supplied once again. If there is any way you can consider participating please do so. A meal does not have to be elaborate. It is whatever you feel moved to do. One week I ordered pizza for them when I was unable to cook. Another possibility is teaming up with others to make it easier all around.
I hope to talk to local restaurants to see if they will also participate. If you have the inclination, perhaps you could mention this to personnel at places you patronize. I can do the leg work with them if you hear a positive response. Please contact me with any questions, suggestions or concerns and thanks so much for considering being a participant and for those of you who have already given so
graciously.
shalom,
beth-ann buitekant
404-455-8746
babuitekant@gmail.com
If you would like to provide a meal for four to six firefighters some Friday, please check out the web-based scheduler.
- Password: friday
- Click "Edit"
- Sign up for a date with your name and meal
- Click "save this version"
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East Atlanta Security Patrol Update
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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 EASP Organizer Myron Polster at 404-954-1568.
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| EACA Public Safety - Weekly Crime Report | ...And we're back.
The Crime Report for week 33 is below: The Significant Arrests Report for week 33 is below:
Year-to-Date trends for beats 610 (East Atlanta), 609 (SAND) and 304 (Grant Park) |
| Upcoming Area Meetings |
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (09.05), 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 (09.06), 7:00pm
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE
South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development, Inc. (SAND) Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month (09.08); 7:30pm
Beulah Heights University Student Center, 892 Berne Street
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month (09.13), 9:00 am
Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur
East Atlanta Community Association, (EACA)
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month (09.13), 7pm
Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood 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 calendar 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.
You can sign up for your 2011 EACA membership, and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically via Paypal HERE
Email questions to membership@eaca.net.
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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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