East Atlanta Community Association
October 8, 2012
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| Greetings! | |
This week is jam packed with neighborhood events!
Tuesday - EACA Meeting at Branan Towers at 7pm
Thursday - First night of Druganacht
Saturday - Neighbor in Need Poker Tournament
More information below on how you can PARTICIPATE!
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| Neighbor in Need Poker Tournament |
Join us on Saturday, October 13, at 10am at The Midway Pub for the 3rd annual EACA Neighbor in Need Poker Tournament. All net proceeds benefit Neighbor in Need, an initiative of the East Atlanta Community Association providing low-income seniors no-cost emergency home repairs by reputable contractors Tournament Details: $50 to enter $500 visa giftcard to winner Capped at 50 players To register or ask questions - email neighborinneed@eaca.netThis event is sponsored by East Atlanta Community Association, The Midway Pub, The Atlanta Poker Club, and Neighbor in Need East Atlanta
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| Druganacht: Seven Nights in the Dark Forest |
EACA is proud to sponsor the latest production of our Arts and Culture Committee: Druganacht: Seven Nights in the Dark Forest.
For four weeks this fall, Brownwood Park will be transformed into an enchanted forest full of fire, mystery and creatures who only come out at night. Follow the brave Vasilisa on her journey through this ancient wood to seek the wisdom of the Baba Yaga and ask for her blessing. Owls will hunt, Ravens will fly, Spiders will climb, Cats will cavort, Wolves will stalk. The Forest itself will come alive before your eyes.
Thursday Shows and early Saturday Shows are family friendly. The late show on Saturday is ADULTS only (18 and over). Tickets are available here and at the EAV Famers Market every Thursday from 5-7.
Show Schedule:
Thursdays, Oct 11th - Nov 1st @7:30
Saturdays, Oct 13th - Nov 3rd @7:30
Saturdays, Oct 13th - Nov 3rd @9 ADULTS ONLY
No shows on Saturday October 20th. Please look for us in the Little 5 Points Parade.
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| Halloween Arts & Crafts Market | |
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| Neighbor in Need Pumpkin Sales at EAVFM |
 Neighbor in Need, an initiative of the East Atlanta Community Association, is hosting its annual Pumpkin Sale Fundraiser at the East Atlanta Village Farmer's Market every Thursday during month of October.
Pumpkins available:
Extra Large $20
Large $15
Small Pie $5
Decorative Gourds $3
** While all pumpkins are edible, "pie" pumpkins are ideal for pumpkin pie once they are through with their decorative life.
EAVFM is located at 561 Flat Shoals Ave Atlanta GA 30316 and is open 4-8 pm on Thursdays.
Neighbor in Need works to provide emergency home repairs to elderly residents in East Atlanta. All sales revenue and donations to NIN go directly to providing home repairs to our neighbors in need. Visit the EACA website for more information or contact jeffrey.whitehouse@gmail.com
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| Moreland Avenue LCI Study Community Meetings |
The Office of Planning has held several community meetings over the past weeks to discuss the rezoning of the South Moreland Avenue Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Study which was adopted by the Atlanta City Council in July 2008. This provided the opportunity for the various stakeholders to provide input on the uses and design guidelines for the proposed zoning regulations. The Office of Planning has reviewed the comments and concerns expressed by the stakeholders and has developed an amended ordinance for review, comment and/or approval. A copy of the amended ordinance with maps outlining the area can be found here.
The Office of Planning staff was present at the impacted NPUs September meeting providing a brief overview of the changes. Please note that additional meetings have been scheduled as follows:
Monday, October 8th: Open House
First Iconium Baptist Church (Sumner Hall)
Wednesday, October 10th: Community Meeting - Thomasville Heights Civic League & Norwood Manor
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (Community Meeting Room)
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| First Annual Tour De Farm |
The first annual "Tour de Farm" will take place on Saturday, October 13th and Sunday October 14th. The tour de Farm is a unique two day bicycle tour of urban farms, including world class meals, and an overnight camping trip on an international farm site. Proceeds from the event will benefit Community Farmers Markets, Inc. and the urban farm sites.
All of the farms, gardens, and value-added producer sites are vendors or partners of the East Atlanta Village and Grant Park Farmers Markets. Each farm or vendor site represents a unique aspect of local sustainable agriculture, offering a great learning experience for the local cyclist, gardener and foodie. Riders have the option of participating in the whole tour with camping or for one day only.
All meals and snacks will be provided and primarily sourced from the farms on the tour and other market vendors. Dinner will be prepared by guest Chef Angus Brown of the Octopus Bar.
Participating Sites:
- Truly Living Well, Wheat Street Gardens
- Patchwork City Farms
- The Spotted Trotter Charcuterie (lunch site)
- Love is Love at Gaia Gardens
- Umurima Wa Burundi, a Global Growers Site
- Decatur Kitchen Garden, a Global Growers Site
- Bamboo Creek, a Global Growers Site (dinner and camping site)
- Decimal Place Goat Farm
- Crack in the Sidewalk Farmlet
- The Grant Park Farmers Market
- The Little Tart Bakeshop
- Beautiful Briny Sea, Artisanal Salts
Partners for the event include the East Atlanta Farmers Market, the Grant Park Farmers Market, Whole Foods, The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, Loose Nuts Cycles, Georgia Organics, and the participating farm sites. Only 30 highly sought-after participant spaces will be available for this unique experience, with marketing reaching thousands through our partner networks.
For more information and to purchase tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/273318
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| Dikembe Mutombo visits EAKC |
On Tuesday, October 16th at 5:00pm, philanthropist, humanitarian, 18-year NBA veteran, and creator of the foundation that bears his name, Dikembe Mutombo will visit the East Atlanta Kids Club (EAKC). During his visit, Mutumbo is expected to deliver a special message to EAKC's children and to address questions . And just MAYBE, if the kids ask politely, he may even remind them why "Man does not fly in the house of Mutombo."
Founded in 1997, the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation was chartered to improve the health, education and quality of life for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beyond the many accolades and honors accumulated in the United States, Mutombo has established a state-of-the-art medical facility -- the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital and Research Center -- in Kinshasa, capital city of his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, where ready access to modern medical care is urgently needed.
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| Soup and Shop for Branan Towers |
On Thursday, October 18th, Branan Towers will be hosting a soup-n-shop for the female residents of Branan Towers. This ministry enables each of the ladies at Branan Towers to "shop" for clothes as a gift. The majority of residents are elderly and unable to get out and do a lot of shopping.
Martha Brown United Methodist Church is collecting nice, used clothes for these ladies. Items can be dropped off at the church, and please make sure items are in good usable condition. We'll do the rest.
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| Fall Jazz Mingle at The Library |
It's getting cool at the Library! The Friends of East Atlanta Library are having a "Fall Jazz Mingle at The Library" on Friday evening, October 19th. Wine, finger foods, and the mellow sounds of the Tom Marnell Combo surrounded by books will be the perfect atmosphere for neighbors to unwind and meet. There will be a quick intermission to announce the annual Friends Board election results. The fun begins at 6 pm and will end around 8 pm - in time to adjourn for dinner in the East Atlanta Village.
The folk quilts of artist Debra Baker Steinmann will also be featured and on display in the Meeting Room during the Fall Jazz Mingle.
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| EAVFM Intern Positions |
Community Farmers Markets is seeking to fill the following three unpaid internship positions for the 2012-2013 school year to help propel the mission of CFM to develop and strengthen farmers markets for long term sustainability and meaningful community impact. Descriptions can be found here.
- Food Access Intern
- Marketing Intern
- Operations Intern
These internships are an ideal way to gain valuable experience in the local food movement. The positions are demanding, but all encourage creativity for the individual to pursue opportunities that fit their interests.
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| MARTA I-20 East Transit Initiative Update |
The MARTA I-20 East Transit Initiative held public scoping meetings on September 10, 11, and 13, 2012 to present the locally preferred alternative to the public and to discuss any environmental or community concerns in the study area. We invite you to review the presentation shown at the meetings and to provide input by completing an online survey.
Click here to view the presentation
Click here to complete the online survey
Input will be collected until October 15, 2012.
Additional documents can be found on the project website.
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| East Atlanta Ornaments Still Available |
In case you missed them at the Strut, the Gourd Bless You 2012 East Atlanta Christmas ornament and Where Your Friends Are birdhouses are available at Kaboodles. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these items go to support the East Atlanta Community Association.
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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. |
| Upcoming Area Meetings |
Dekalb County Board of Commissioners
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday ( 10.09), 9:00am
Transportation Committee Meeting
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month, (10.09), 6pm
Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave., SE
East Atlanta Community Association, (EACA) Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month (10.09), 7pm Branan Towers,1200 Glenwood Ave., SE
South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development, Inc. (SAND) Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month (10.11) 7:30pm Atlanta City Council Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (10.15), 1:00pm Branan Towers Bingo
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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
- 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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