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In the News ...
School Official: District will have to close schools in DeKalb
The DeKalb County School System will have to close an undetermined number of schools and redraw attendance zones to help eliminate nearly 16,000 empty seats the district anticipates over the next seven years, district officials said. To read more click here.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
DeKalb ethics panel gets two new members
The panel that rules on ethical questions in DeKalb County has been plagued by a lack of reappointments, but is now getting two new members. To read more click here.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Agency starts new program
The Georgia Department of Human Services has created a new federally funded program called Temporary Child Care Assistance, which will will provide time-limited assistance with child care costs for families that qualify. To read more click here.
The Atlanta Business Chronicle
Forbes: Atlanta the 'most toxic' U.S. city
Forbes magazine has ranked Atlanta the nation's "most toxic" city.
"In Atlanta, Ga., you'll find southern gentility, a world-class music scene--and 21,000 tons of environmental waste," Forbes.com noted. "In spite of its charms, the city's combination of air pollution, contaminated land and atmospheric chemicals makes it the most toxic city in the country." To read more click here. |
| MARTA Receives Clean Bill of Health from State Auditor
Today's release of the state auditor's report -- which was ordered by the Georgia General Assembly's MARTA oversight committee -- only confirms the obvious: There are neither deficiencies nor improprieties in how the Authority is handling its finances. That's true despite a glaring lack of state funding that MARTA and other transit providers desperately need to support the thousands of Georgians we proudly serve every day.
Despite the woefully inaccurate allegations that were leveled against MARTA when the audit was requested, the fact is the Authority actually made a net profit of $15 million as a result of the lease-in, lease-out deals that had been publicly encouraged by federal transit officials and approved by the MARTA's Board of Directors.
As the auditor's report points out, MARTA has successfully extricated itself from two-thirds of these lease arrangements and is working diligently to resolve those few which still remain in effect. Even in the worst-case scenario, MARTA will wind up with a net profit.
MARTA is pleased, but not surprised, that the state auditor has given us a clean bill of health. We are hopeful that the result of the audit will give MARTA and the Legislature a clean slate upon which to discuss identifying sustainable funding sources for mass transit.
According to a 2007 study conducted by the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute, the economic activity generated by MARTA has significant statewide impact. MARTA's presence generates approximately 20,500 jobs and accounts for about $2.1 billion in economic activity.
MARTA matters to all of Georgia and we look forward to working with our state and regional partners to ensure that we continue to follow best practices while delivering high-quality transit services. |
DeKalb County School Calendar Survey
The DeKalb County School System is encouraging parents to participate in their school calendar survey. Click here to view proposed upcoming calendars and to take a short survey. |
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Public Reading
by Pulitzer Prize Winning
Poet C.K. Williams
Tues., Nov. 10, 2009
6:00 pm
Emory University
Woodruff Library
Jones Room, Level 3
For more information, Click Here. |
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Habitat for Humanity New Homeowner Application
DeKalb Habitat is now seeking new Family Partners, low income families who want to be homeowners. Information about qualifica- tions and applications are available on line, or from the DeKalb Habitat office, 2915 Midway Road (in Belvedere United Methodist Church). Office hours are 9 - 5, Monday through Friday.
Applications must be back at the Habitat office by November 13.
Applicants will be notified by letter about the Orientation Meeting. |
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Home Heating Assistance
Winter can be tough in a recession. To see if you, a family member, friend or neighbor is eligible for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance, click here. |
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19th Annual Georgia Women's Assembly
Friday, Nov. 13th
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Loudermilk Center
Georgia Women for Change
Register on-line or send a check to:
Georgia Women for Change, Inc.,
P.O. Box 55553, Atlanta, GA 30308
Register soon--this event has limited seating.
Georgia Women for a Change, formerly the Women's Policy Education Fund, is a non-profit, public policy think tank on women's issues and a voice for all women in Georgia. Visit our
website for additional information. |
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H1N1 Update
The DeKalb County Board of Health is offering the H1N1 vaccine for healthy children ages 2 to 4 years old at all five of its health centers.
The nasal spray is known as live attenuated influenza vaccine.
Immunization
efforts in DeKalb County are focused on reaching healthy children age 2 to 4 years old in order to protect a population that spreads the virus and is more at risk for hospitalizations.
A small portion of the nasal spray will also be administered to priority groups that include DeKalb County Board of
Health clinical and DeKalb County Government Public Safety staff.
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Puppet Show on H1N1 Virus
Captain Healthy and Safety Dog
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
3:30 pm and 5:30 pm
Free admission
Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30034
Call (404) 294-3700 to reserve special seating for your after school or day care program. |
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Goodwill Career Center
Goodwill operates a Career Center in Decatur, located at 1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032. It is open to the general public and equipped with people and resources to help job seekers and micro-business owners. The center provides computers with Internet access, fax machines, photocopiers, telephones, and just about any other resource you might need for job search or business development. For a calendar listing their job training events for July, please click here. |
2010 Census: It's in Our Hands
To find out more about the 2010 Census visit their website. |
Avondale Estates Business Association Sponsors Coat Drive
Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta (RRISA)
The AEBA is asking everyone to drop off to any of the drop off sites listed below any jackets, coats, hats, gloves and scarves for their coat drive.
Drop Off Sites
Finders Keepers
Our Way Cafe and the Beade Shoppe in the Twin Oaks Shopping Center
Hauswerks located at 5 Exeter Road
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Video on Living Wage
"In Search of a Living Wage: Faith in Georgia", an 11-minute video, is part of a statewide campaign from Fairness for Georgia Families. This video is designed to inform members of various faith communities and their congregations of the business and moral arguments for a living wage for all working families in Georgia. To view video click here. |
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PTA Celebrates the Life of Mrs. Narvie J. Harris
Recently, Georgia lost a great woman - Mrs. Narvie J. Harris. She passed away on October 30, 2009 at the Atlanta Medical Center. Mrs. Harris was an educator, leader, innovator, and mentor for countless individuals. She touched the lives of thousands of parents, teachers, students and supporters of public education. Read more...
Donations to the Georgia PTA Scholarship Fund can be made in honor of Mrs. Harris. Please make checks payable to Georgia PTA Scholarship Fund; 114 Baker St., NE; Atlanta, GA 30308; Memo: Mrs. Narvie J. Harris. |
Essay Contest
Grades 9-12
World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse
"Recently many celebrities and public figures have disclosed that they were victims of child abuse. Given the potential impact their voices could have, tell us who would be a strong advocate for the prevention of child abuse. Include why they would make a strong spokesperson, what they should do, and their call to action."
Submit your completed essay and registration form by November 13, 2009 to this email. |
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Support Children in Foster Care
Georgia CASA has been working with the Georgia Department of Human Services/Division of Family and Children Services and Casey Family Programs for several months to bring this campaign to fruition.
We encourage you to visit the campaign website (www.RaiseMeUp.org) to learn more about this national campaign. Be sure to visit the Georgia pages to learn how you might get involved to help children in our state. Also, please feel free to forward this email to those who you believe may be interested in learning more about the campaign.
Remember, you don't have to raise a child to raise them up. You just have to raise your hand and say you'll help. |
Get Paid to Recycle Your Refrigerator or Freezer
If you are a Georgia Power customer and have a working secondary refrigerator you want to recycle, take advantage of Georgia Power's Refrigerator Recycling Program. They will pick up and recycle your second refrigerator or freezer for free and give you $35.
Here is how it works: JACO Environmental, an appliance recycler, will pick up and recycle refrigerators and freezers that are empty, plugged in and working. This program is available to Georgia Power customers, on a first-come, first-served basis. Refrigerators and freezers must be 10-30 cubic feet in size and collection crews will need clear access to the unit. Customers must own the unit(s) being recycled. Limit two units per residential address per year. A check will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks after the appliance pickup.
Call (866) 446-9250 or go online to schedule your free pickup. |
| Joint MARTOC Board Governance Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
10:00 am
State Capitol
Room 341
Atlanta, Georgia 30334 |
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Love at the Pub Book Release
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Decatur resident and former Pub employee Mary Jane Mahan has chronicled the Brick Store's influence on the City of Decatur as well as the southeastern craft beer community.
Please visit the website to purchase the book. | |
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The Benfield Beat is a weekly, nonpartisan publication featuring state and local government news and community events. A "job postings" feature has also been added to help people find employment during these tough economic times. Internship and scholarship opportunities for students and recent graduates are also listed. I welcome submissions for news stories, community listings, or employment postings. Submissions can be made by emailing me directly at stuckey@mindspring.com.
Feel free to circulate the Benfield Beat to friends, neighbors, and associates. You can subscribe by visiting my website at: www.benfieldbeat.com. If you would like to receive progressive news from a Democratic perspective, you can subscribe to the Political Beat by emailing me at stuckey@mindspring.com and putting "Political Beat" in the subject line.
I welcome your suggestions and feedback on entries in the Benfield Beat. I read all emails personally and do my best to respond in a timely fashion.
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Veteran's Day
You are invited to the annual Veterans Day Memorial Service next Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in Decatur Cemetery presented by Friends of Decatur Cemetery (FODC) and Harold Byrd American Legion Post 66. The service will take place in front of the American Legion Memorial at the Bell Street entrance to the cemetery off Commerce Drive.
Volunteers from FODC, a project of Decatur Preservation Alliance (DPA), have worked for months to identify the more than 700 veterans' graves in the cemetery. Because of their efforts and due to a generous grant from The Elder and Disability Law Firm of Victoria L. Collier, PC, U.S. flags will be placed on these graves prior to the service - a first for Decatur Cemetery.
David Crenshaw, DPA board member is chair of FODC, which has as its mission to preserve, maintain, and improve the cemetery as an historic and cultural resource. DPA acknowledges the incredible efforts of Nancie Sill and Amy Weaver of FODC in making this Veterans Day project a reality. We also thank the many volunteers, including Boy Scouts, who will place the flags prior to the service and remove them the following week. |
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Sierra Club, in conjunction with State Reps. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield and Mary Margaret Oliver to preview "Coal Country" to raise awareness of the devastation caused by Big Coal
Sunday, November 15, 2009
5:00 to 7:30 pm
121 New St
Decatur, GA 30030-4131
From Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver:
I am hosting this event to gain support and interest in HB 276, a bill I introduced last session to limit over time the importation of coal into Georgia from mountain top removal mines. You can review the details of HB 276 on the Georgia General Assembly website. |
Stomping at the Savoy
A Fundraiser for Howey Hudson Lowe, a non-profit providing assistance to people in need.
Honorees include State Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield
Saturday, November 14, 2009
7:00 pm
Holiday Inn
130 Clairmont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030 |
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The DeKalb County Public Schools Foundation
2009 Fundraiser
Sustainable? Together, it's so doable!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Ctr Ballroom
2500 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30324
Walk the "Green" Carpet at 6:00p.m.
"The Best of Georgia" Silent Auction
6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
"Georgia on My Mind" Live Auction 8:00p.m.
Georgia Grown Heavy Hors d'oeuvres
Wine/Beer Bar
Business Attire
Tickets $100
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Silent Auction this Saturday!
The silent auction is fast approaching! Don't miss this gala evening of appetizers, drinks, dessert and an incredible selection of auction items on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Bart Webb Studios, 2846 Franklin Street, in Avondale Estates. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door, and are available via www.themuseumschool.org, our Facebook page or at Finders Keepers Furnishings on 2753 E. College Avenue.
Come bid on some coveted items, such as a cowboy hat worn by Avondale resident Kristian Bush of Sugarland, an electric guitar autographed by all members of Aerosmith, a birthday party at the local fire station, a 7-day sun-and-surf Florida vacation, a romantic getaway in a Smokey Mountain chalet and a chance to be pilot for a day. We also have original artwork and everything from theatre tickets to gift cards for restaurants and salon services. Don't miss it! |
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DeKalb County Talk Back
Obstacles to Fair Housing
Hosted by the Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Manuel Maloof Administration Building
Auditorium
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30033
For more information contact Marion Thomas at (404) 765-3940. |
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Enviro Expo USA 2009
Atlanta's Green Consumer Expo
November 14-15, 2009
Free Admission
A fun, family friendly event to educate and motivate the community on how to live a sustainable lifestyle and become stewards of the environment. |
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Championship Chess and the Atlanta Chess Ctr. Thanksgiving Chess Camp
& Scholastic Tournament
Camp: Friday, November 27, 2009
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Church Of Decatur Heights
735 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Everyone who attends must know how to complete a full game with checkmate. At camp, players will study openings, great games, tactics, and endgames. They will participate in a variety of competitions: consultation games, simuls, and puzzles.
Tournament: Saturday, November 28, 2009
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Atlanta Chess Center
3155 East Ponce de Leon Ave.
Scottdale, GA 30079
This is a rated tournament in 4 sections: Special Grade 1 and below; Grade 3 and below; Grade 6 and below; and, Middle/HS. If you are not a current member of the USCF, you can pay $20-$25 to join at the tournament.
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Rep. Benfield joins Environmental Advocates in Opposing Coal-Fired Plant in Washington County
Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield wrote the following letter to the EPD:
I write concerning Plant Washington , a proposed coal-fired plant that uses outdated technology and looms on the horizon as a white elephant, the last of its kind. Today, the energy industry is changing dramatically and federal laws are also undergoing a sea-change. In this charged atmosphere it behooves us to take our time to forestall making a hasty decision that puts people's health and lives in jeopardy for years to come.
Of grave concern is that we Georgians find ourselves generating electricity for other states or shipping it across our state all the while consuming precious airsheds and watersheds, and depositing waste from the coal combustion process onto our land. Surely this makes little sense and brings us slim or no broad economic returns when the degration of these resources is computed. To prevent our beautiful state from becoming the location of first resort for dirty energy, we need comprehensive oversight of these types of energy issues and environmental issues.
Renewable energy is here and now, and it can jump-start our economy quickly. Solar energy firms are growing at leaps and bounds and last week, within the first minutes of the $4 million rebated offered by the state for solar installations, over $14 million in projects had applied. This is the kind of problem that we want to have and this is the direction and these are the kinds of incentives that are more cost effective. The question must be asked: When will EPD and Power4Georgians be able to show us an operating agreement that will provide assurances that the $2 billion investment is worth the 120 operational jobs rather than investing in a biomass plant where the jobs generations would be more in line with the recent plant in Brantley where $130 million generated 70 jobs?
I urge you to apply great scrutiny to a project that makes no sense today, nor will it make sense 25 years from now when our children will be saddled to another 25 years of uncontrollable pollution.
To voice your concern, please write to the following agency:
Plant Washington Comments
Environmental Protection Division
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Suite 1152-East Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334 OR
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Season of Giving
A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur is grassroots effort to have caring neighbors and community members help low-income children and senior citizens enjoy the holidays.
Send a check and one of our volunteers will do the shopping. Make the check payable to A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur and mail it to P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031.
And if you would like to help me do community outreach (contacting individuals or businesses), that would be awesome! Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend.
Best - Keith Duprey
Join Commissioner Larry Johnson and donate a toy and bring someone joy
Take a child's name from the tree and purchase a gift
Official Kick-Off
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
12:00 pm
Memorial Drive Walmart
3850 Memorial Drive
For more information call (404) 371-2988.
Donate Canned Goods with Renewal Design Build
From Nov. 2 to 20, 2009
Contributions will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank
We will pick up your cans! We will actually pick up your cans on Thursday, November 12th beginning at 9am. Or, you can drop them off at our office during normal business hours from November 2-20.
If you choose to have your cans picked up, please email kelly@renewaldesignbuild.com so that we may verify your home address.
Please have your cans in a bag - clearly labeled "Canned Food Drive"- and placed by your front door at 9am on November 12th.
Most Needed Items:
peanut butter
canned tuna
canned beans
canned soups, stews, and pastas
100% fruit juice
canned fruits and veggies
macaroni and cheese dinners
whole grain, low sugar cereals
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Local Business of the Week
Cafe Campesino Atlanta
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
100 % Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Blended Drinks, Baked Treats, Good Eats
209 Edgewood Avenue, SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Located inside the Sweet Auburn Curb Market
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Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Invites Applications for the 2010 and 2011
Safe Routes to School State Network Project
Applications are due Friday, November 20, 2009
by 5 p.m. EST. This program accepts applications via e-mail only. Please see our call for applications and application form for specific instructions. For further assistance after reading this information, please contact the Robert Ping, state network director: robert@saferoutespartnership.org, (503) 289-0441. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is a network of more than 400 nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and professionals working together to advance the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) movement in the United States, with goals of improving health, transportation, the environment, and communities. |
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The Academy Theatre presents The Conscience of Little Five Points an original play directed by Mary Saville. Hear tales from Sevananda Natural Food Market as it celebrates it's 35th Anniversary. Two (2) actors will portray over 20 characters as they talk about the impact of Sevananda on Little Five Points and the community. Funny and provocative, you'll think differently about food, about Atlanta, and maybe about yourself!
For information and tickets, please call the Academy Theatre at 404-474-8332 or visit their website. Tickets are $20 general audience and $15 for students & seniors.
The play will show on the following dates:
November 13, at 8:00 pm,
November 14 at 8:00 pm,
November 15, at 2:30 pm,
November 20, at 8:00 pm and
November 22, 2:30 pm |
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Atlanta Hawks Poetry Slam 2009
The Atlanta Hawks Poetry Slam Contests, sponsored by Walmart, is a shout-out especially to you, an invite to turn your thoughts into verse and speak them aloud; to hip us to the lyrical beats of your heart, the deepest lines in your mind.
Each student who enters will receive one free ticket to a Hawks game activated with one adult ticket.
The theme for this year's contest is based on United Way's brand, LIVE UNITED, which encourages people to think about how they can work together to create a better world. What better way to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, one of the greatest wordsmiths and orators of all time, than to use your words to answer the question: What does live united mean to you?
Log on to the Community Section of www.hawks.com to learn more and download entry forms.
Key Dates:
10/1 to 11/15 Submit written entries to Atlanta Hawks
11/15 Written entries must be received by Hawks Community
Development
11/24 Top 15 finalists notified of advancing to round 2
12/07 to 12/11 Top 15 finalists participate in a mandatory poetry
workshop
1/5/10 Final judging. Particpants must perform their spoken
word pieces
1/18/10 Top winner performs during halftime of MLK Day
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Community Calendar/News
Exercise Class for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease
Every Tuesday
11:30 am-12:15 pm
University Heights UMC
1267 Balsam Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30033
Cost is $90 for nine sessions
Call Kirsten Magee at (678) 592-6801 for more information
DeKalb Neighborhood Summit
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030
For more information call (404) 371-2881
Avondale Estates Garden Club's Holiday Bazaar
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Avondale Estates Community Clubhouse
59 Lakeshore Drive
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
Disability Resource Fair
Refugee Family Assistance Program, Inc.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The United Methodist Church
3919 Church Street
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
For more information contact Nasra Mirreh at (404) 296-8743 or Betty Hassan- Amin at (404) 508-1771.
16th Anniversary Celebration for Africa's Children Fund
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Imperial Fez Restaurant
2285 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
For more information click here.
Stewards of Children Prevention Training
Saving Our Children and Families
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
DFCS
Crane Room A & B
178 Sams Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Information Session for Women to Obtain U.S. Dept. of Transportation Contracts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spelman College
Science Center-Room 134
350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
For more information contact Terrilyn Simmons at (404) 270-5822.
November After-School Classes
2 Crafty Chicks
Mondays
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages 4 and Up
November 9th, 16th 23rd
Reservation Required Classes limited to 10 Students
Holiday Market/Art Show
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
4:00 pm-10:00 pm
For more information visit the 2 Crafty Chicks' website. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at various locations
27th Annual Paideia Art Visions Sale
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For more information click here.
PEDS 10th Annual Golden Shoe Awards Celebration
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
435 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
To get your tickets click here.
Cocktail Hour at 191 Club
Quality Care for Children
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
191 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
RSVP to Mary Emily O' Bradovich by November 13, 2009
PRISM Meeting
Thursday, Nov., 12, 2009
7:00 pm
St. Timothy United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
5365 Memorial Drive
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
Skate Night
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
Preschool to 3rd grade 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
4th grade and older 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Decatur 1st United Methodist GymFor more information contact Lucy Fowler at (404) 292-8571.
Workshop for Non-profit Boards and Staff
Leadership DeKalb
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Women's Center in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower
DeKalb Medical Center
2701 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, Georgia 30003
Decatur Holiday Candelight Tour of Homes
Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6, 2009
5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) are jointly seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2009 JARC and New Freedom program funds. Funding for these two programs is authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
Do you have a great and innovative idea about how to improve access to transportation or how to provide transportation services for older adults, persons with disabilities, and persons with lower incomes? If so, you are encourage to submit your project proposal for funding consideration. The JARC and New Freedom programs are designed to encourage creative, innovative projects that address the transportation needs of people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and older adults.
The goal of the JARC program is to improve access to job sites and employment-related activities for people who are transitioning from welfare to work or for others with limited incomes. The New Freedom program provides funding for transportation programs and services that go above and beyond what is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
An application package has been created to assist you with putting together your project proposal. You are encouraged to review the goals and objectives included in the Atlanta Regional Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan available on the ARC website.
If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact Kenyata Smiley at (404) 463-3275 or at ksmiley@atlantaregional.com.
Applications will be accepted through December 22, 2009. |
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Job Announcements
United Way of Metro Atlanta
Early Reading First Project Director
Early Literacy Coach
Send cover letters and resumes via email. For more information visit their website.
Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Two State Network Managers
To learn more about the positions click here.Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples in one PDF file to Robert Ping, state network director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
State Network Associate
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For more information on the position and how to apply, click here.
California Policy Manager Deadline to apply is Friday, November 20. For more information on the position and how to apply, click here. Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
SART Coordinator
Submit resume, cover letter and three references to email. Deadline is November 2, 2009.
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Recruiting employees for Atlanta headquarters
Job applications and information about benefits are available on their website.
DeKalb Workforce Development
Please visit their website for the latest job listings
Employment Opportunities with VW in Chattanooga, TN
Applicants interested in production positions may apply onlineThe application window will remain open through November 15, 2009, at which time it will close. Beginning in November and continuing through 2010, Volkswagen will select candidates to move to the assessment process, including practical hands-on testing.
Internship Opportunity
GoGirlGo! Atlanta Regional Office
Two collegiate level interns
Send resumes to:
Women's Sports Foundation
3525 Piedmont Road, NE
Building 7, Suite 102
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
For more information visit their website.
Volunteer Opportunities
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
To learn about ways to volunteer please visit their website.
StandUp for Kids
To see training calendar and to get more information, please visit their website.
DeKalb County Animal Services
DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement's volunteer program - Friends of DeKalb Animal Services - needs volunteers to play with the animals at the shelter and help pose them for photos. We are looking for people to come regularly, preferably once a week.
M-F 10-5 or Saturday 10-4
DeKalb County Animal Services
845 Camp Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 294-2996
For more information please visit theirwebsite.
Decatur Education Foundation
Office Volunteers
Prefer volunteers who can work 2-3 days per week a few hours each day or 1-2 longer shifts. To inquire please send an email.
Oakhurst Dog Park Committee
Volunteers for the Dog Park committee will be asked to assist neighbors, conduct permit checks, and help with fundraisers to add curbside appeal to the park. Each volunteer will be ask to serve for 1-2 hours. If you are interested in volunteering please send an email to ona@oakhurst.org. | |
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