East Atlanta Community Association
June 18, 2012
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| Greetings! |
 Are you an EACA member? If so, check out our incredible EACA Rewards section. We are adding new rewards every week. If you're not a member, consider joining today!
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Let Your Light Shine Community Arts Day
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Looking for a family-friendly event that you will enjoy just as much as the kids? Come out to the "Let Your Light Shine" Community Arts Day on June 23rd at 2pm. The Dance 411 Foundation is proud to present its 2nd Community Arts Day, "Let Your Light Shine," to the Atlanta Community!
This month's Community Arts Day will be in conjunction with Giwayen Mata, Atlanta's best African dance troupe. Giwayen Mata will be partnering with the Dance 411 Foundation to bring you FREE kids workshops, Instrument and African dance workshops. Our host, Beejay Harris of Jungle Boogie, will be capturing this fun-filled day of activities with a live remote from his very own Dance Grind Radio network. And our sponsor Endulge Cupcake Boutique will be providing FREE cupcakes the first 30 kids to arrive!
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Brownwood Park Fitness Trail - Call for Volunteers
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS for the Brownwood Park Fitness Trail Project. Saturday, June 23rd at 9am. Please RSVP to parks@eaca.net and meet at the pavilion at 9. See you there!
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Thank you East Atlanta, Love Fire Station 13
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A big "thank you" to everyone who participated in the 3rd Annual Fire Station 13 Open House and Fundraiser. This year's event was bigger than ever as Station 13 was the host fire house for the whole city. There was great food, games for the kids, music, tours of the fire station, fire safety tips and more. We also walked the streets for more than five hours collecting more than $2000 for the Atlanta Fire Foundation; money that is earmarked specifically for our Station 13.
Thanks again to all who participated and for making this year the best ever!
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2nd Annual Peach Jam at EAV Farmers Market
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Fresh harvest connoisseurs are invited to join Slow Food Atlanta along with the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market, the East Lake Farmers Market and the Grant Park Farmers Market for the second annual Peach Jam. A three-day celebration of all things Georgia peach-y, guests will enjoy an impressive range of delicacies featuring the beloved summer fruit.
Festivities will kick off on Thursday, June 28, at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market when Atlanta's most celebrated mixologists gather and go head-to-head in the Peach Cocktail Contest. From 5:30 to 7 p.m., the bar keeps will serve up creative peach cocktails hoping to achieve "best cocktail" status as decided by a team of local judges. Event-goers can also sip on the libations and cast their vote for the "people's choice award," in addition to enjoying Farm Burger sliders and pours from a refreshing peach beer cask, compliments of Terrapin Beer Company.
From East Atlanta Village to East Lake, the stone fruit soiree continues on Saturday, June 30. Local contestants, amateurs and professional, will compete in the third annual Peachapalooza Cook-off. Market patrons will have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of peach-inspired dishes, from burgers to peach-y drinks. Beginning at 10 a.m., the judges will begin sampling the contestants' peach fare. Winners will be announced at 12 p.m. Prizes include an ELF Market trophy and major bragging rights for the People's Choice Award. The Best Amateur will receive $100 and a certificate and the Professional prize winner will be awarded a customized plaque.
The three-day peach extravaganza concludes on Sunday, July 1, when amateur and professional chefs empty out their bushel baskets for the Peach Cobbler Contest. Guests can browse and buy the Market's fresh harvest along with peach breakfast sandwiches from Farm Burger while sampling an impressive variety of this iconic dessert baked up by local chefs.
Atlantans are welcome to join in the fun at all three events and participate in the peach-y contests, too. Those looking to compete can email slowfoodatl@gmail.com for complete details.
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| How Will You Strut? |
The lazy days of summer are the perfect time to start thinking about how you and your group will participate in the East Atlanta Strut Parade on Saturday, September 15.
Paraders march, ride, sing, dance, dress up, dress down, bike and skate through the festival's cheering throng to compete for the coveted Strut trophies. This year, there's a new category: Best Celebration. It will go to the group with the most interesting way of marking a birthday, anniversary or other special event. Bring the party to the parade!
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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 EASP Organizer Myron Polster at 404-954-1568. |
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East Atlanta Crime Mapping
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Recently, the Atlanta Police Department changed their reporting method and we are not receiving regular, easily shareable reports. While we take time to address this issue, EACA's Public Safety committee will be providing crime mapping images for the previous month and previous quarter.
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| Upcoming Area Meetings | |
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (06.18), 1:00pm
Branan Towers Bingo
3rd Tuesday of the month (06.19), 6pm
Grant Park Neighborhood Association
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month (06.19), 7:30pm
Dekalb County Board of Commissioners
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday (06.26), 9:00am
Neighborhood Planning Unit , NPU-W Transportation Committee
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month (06.27), 6:30pm
Neighborhood Planning Unit, NPU-W
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month (06.27), 7:30pm
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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 2012 EACA membership, and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically via Paypal HERE
Email questions to membership@eaca.net.
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EACA Rewards
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As a valued East Atlanta Community Association member, you have access to our EACA Rewards Program. In partnership with local businesses, this program provides special promotions within the community when residents present their EACA Membership Card to participating businesses.
Current EACA Rewards Member Benefits:
- Homewatch Caregivers - 15% off all services through 12/31/12
- OMG! Cup and Cakes - 10% off
- We Suki Suki - Sandwich + tea $5 (29% savings!)
- Village Fitness - 10% off New Gym Membership
- Big Daddy Dog Biscuits - EAV Thursday Farmer's Market Special - Bag of Dog Biscuits $4
- East Atlanta Copy Center - 10% off any order over $5 when you show your card - valid through 12/31/2012
- Atlanta Braves 2012 VIP Package - $40 for the equivalent of 12 home game tickets. Details here. Offer expires 7/30/2012.
- Galish Group - Get a quote on your auto and home insurance, we'll give you a $10 gift card to the EAV shop or restaurant of your choice! If we can't beat your current rates, we'll give you a $25 gift card! You don't have to buy anything; we're just paying for the opportunity to earn your business. The Galish Group works with all the top companies for you, so you get the best coverage, price, and service available. Call or email us today for a 10 minute quote, 678-992-6233,Whitney@galishgroup.com, or stop by our office at 457 Flat Shoals AVE, Ste #3. Offer good 6/1/2012-8/1/2012.
- Traci with an Eye Graphic Design - East Atlanta Village businesses and residents will receive a special 30% discount on any graphic design work done by Traci with an Eye. This includes logo and business card design, brochure and postcard design, or any print promotional materials you and your business need. The deal also includes 2 revisions per piece and print/web ready files. Offer good 6/8/2012 - 12/28/2012.
- Grease Monkeys - 10% OFF- Valid the first Saturday & Sunday of each month. Offer Expires 12/02/2012. 1287-C Glenwood Avenue SE
Not a member? Join today!
If you are a business interested in participating in this free program, find more information 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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