East Atlanta Community Association    

August 6,  2012 
In This Issue
BPA Starts School Today!
EABA Officer Elections
Litespeed Twilight Criterium
2012 Neighborhood Summit
Action Dash
How Will You Strut?
EAV Holiday Ornament Sale
EACA - Call for Volunteers
Neighbor In Need
EACA Rewards
East Atlanta on Facebook
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 Greetings!
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Happy New School Year to all our neighborhood kids, parents, teachers, administrators and volunteers!
BPA Starts School Today!

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Burgess-Peterson Academy begins the school year today!  

Interested in joining the PTA?  Their first meeting will be held on August 28 at 6pm in the school gym.  

 

Interested in volunteering in the BPA Organic garden?  Email [email protected] to get more information on our class schedule and volunteer days.

EABA Officer Elections

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Congratulations to the East Atlanta Business Association officers elected at EABA's meeting this week.


 

 

Brent Cunningham (Elder Tree), President
Clifford Spade (All-In Customs), Vice President
Lauren Janis (Big Daddy Biscuits), Secretary
Steve Devore (ATC Associates), Treasurer 

 

Support local businesses!     

East Atlanta Strut Scavenger Hunt  
On August 11 from 1:00 to 5:30(ish), join other neighborhood teams for a race to the finish at the

Details:
4-5 members per team
$15 per person entry fee
Prizes GALORE!

 

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Registration, Q&As at Midway 
1:00pm - 2:15pm: 1st Half (entire village)
2:15pm - 3:00pm Half time and Trivia at Midway 
3:00pm - 4:15pm: 2nd Half (entire village)
4:15pm - 5:00pm: Scoring, Prizes and merriment at Midway

 

Want cash? We have a prize for that.

Want an ice cream named after your team? We have a prize for that.

Want a stint at bartending at Mary's during Karaoke? We have a prize for that.

Want free beer? We have a prize for that.

Want free swag from EAV businesses? We have a prize for that.

Want cup cakes? Who doesn't want cup cakes? We have a prize for that.

What about that straight jacket you always wanted? We have a prize for that.

 
Register your team name and get further details at [email protected]
Litespeed Twilight Criterium

On August 18, East Atlanta will play host to the Litespeed BMW Twilight Criterium.  Eight races for a variety of ages,  skill levels and prizes are scheduled that day beginning at 2pm.  The pros race at 8 pm, under the stars.  

 

Online registration is available here.  

 

2012 Neighborhood Summit

On behalf of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and the Neighborhood Fund, you are invited to register for the 2012 Neighborhood Summit on September 22, 2012. This event promises to be engaging and informative. 

  

The Neighborhood Summit is pleased to announce that IBM's Ann Cramer will be providing the keynote address at the 2012 Summit. Highly regarded for her leadership and commitment to metro area communities, Cramer will discuss how information can fuel community change.  

 

Learn more about the Neighborhood Summit here.  Early bird registration has been extended until August 20th ! Click here to register.

 

Action Dash

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The Action Dash is a family-friendly 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run created by Action Ministries.  

Join us at Piedmont Park on September 3rd and become an action hero! Hero Racers are encouraged to run, walk or stroll to bring awareness to poverty-related challenges in Georgia.  Dress up in your favorite action hero costume or come in your running gear, bring your family, pet and stroller.  However you wish to experience this year's Action Dash, let's race together to help beat the cycle of poverty. 

For more details and to register online, visit www.actiondash.org

Action Ministries is a not-for-profit that provides hunger, housing and education solutions to help our neighbors in need move toward independence.  
How Will You Strut?

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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! 

Contact [email protected] for more info.
EAV Holiday Ornament Sale

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Back by popular demand - the EAV Holiday Ornament sale!  Once again Gourd Bless You is offering EAV holiday ornaments ($14.50) and, new this year, the EAV birdhouse($38).  

Partial proceeds from the sale of these items will go to the EACA general fund. Limited quantities of these items will be available at the Strut, but you can reserve yours today to pick up at the Strut by emailing Denise at [email protected] with your name, phone number and quantity of each. 
EACA - Call for Volunteers

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As EACA continues to expand within the community the organization is in need of two newly created roles that will allow the Association to reach new heights.  

First, as EACA works with the City of Atlanta to finalize the details of our Adopt-a-Street partnership, the organization will be in need of a coordinator for this new campaign.  In general, the position will manage the program to enlist volunteer groups, oversee the paperwork associated with each street and verify ongoing completions of monthly clean-ups.

Second, to continue the existing programs and projects in the neighborhood such as the Brownwood Park fitness trail, emergency home repairs for seniors in need, performance art events and Branan Towers Bingo, just to name a few, as well as the addition of new ways EACA would like to help continue to make East Atlanta a wonderful place to live, the Association is looking for an individual who would like to make a difference by acquiring grants for these purposes.

If either one of these new roles sounds like you, please email EACA's President, Lewis Cartee, at  [email protected].
Neighbor In Need

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Do you know an elderly neighbor that needs help with their house?   

A Senior homeowner experiencing problems with heat/AC, electrical, plumbing or roof problems ?   

If so, EACA Neighbor in Need would like to help if possible.  EACA NiN provides free home repairs to low-income elderly homeowners living in East Atlanta. 

EACA Neighbor in Need is also looking for volunteers and donations from those who want to give back to their community.  Specifically, EACA NiN is looking for help finding and writing grants so we can help more people in our neighborhood.    
Please contact chairperson Jeff Whitehouse at [email protected] for more details.

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 websiteThere 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 [email protected], or call EASP Organizer Myron Polster at 404-954-1568.   

East Atlanta Crime Mapping

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.

 

 

 Upcoming Area Meetings 

Atlanta City Council 

Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (08.06), 1:00pm
City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW

 

Neighborhood Planning Unit, NPU-W, Land Use and Zoning Committee 
Meeting: 1st Tuesday of the month (08.07), 7:00pm 
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE

Neighborhood Planning Unit, NPU-W, Transportation Committee 
Meeting: 1st Tuesday of the month (08.08), 6:30pm 
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE

South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development, Inc. (SAND)
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month (08.09); 7:30pm 
Beulah Heights University Student Center, 892 Berne Street

Transportation Committee Meeting
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month, (08.14), 6pm
Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave., SE

East Atlanta Community Association, (EACA)
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month (08.14), 7pm
Branan Towers,1200 Glenwood Ave., SE

Dekalb County Board of Commissioners
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday (08.14), 9:00am
Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur
EACA Membership

  

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 [email protected].   
EACA Rewards 

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,[email protected], 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 
  • Village Smoothie - 50 cents off a 12 oz smoothie or a 1.00 off a 20 oz smoothie when you show your EACA Membership Card.  Offer expires 7/31/2012.

Not a member?   Join today!

If you are a business interested in participating in this free program, find more information here. 


Email questions to [email protected].   
East Atlanta on Facebook & Twitter
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Contact Information:
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://eaca.net