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In the News ...
Editorial: Prefiled state fiscal proposals will bear watching
It may be rushing the season just a bit, but Christmas morning started arriving about a week ago for the confirmed political junkies who follow Georgia's statehouse politics, and there's plenty of reason for other residents of the state to be interested in what's been placed under the Christmas tree already. To read more click here.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Southern Voice gets $12,000 matching grant for new gay publication
An Atlanta foundation has given a $12,000 matching grant to help create a new gay publication since Southern Voice closed last week. To read more click here.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Senate panel passes food safety bill tied to Blakely plant
A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a far-reaching food safety bill drafted in the wake of the massive salmonella outbreak that was traced to a Georgia peanut processing plant earlier this year. To read more click here. |
KIDS EAT FREE!
Who doesn't like to save money, especially when it comes to eating out?
Here's a list of local restaurants that offer great kids' meal deals - either "kids eat free" days or special reduced rates.
Please call to confirm details, since most offers are limited to certain ages and require the purchase of an adult entrée. If you know of any other local restaurants featuring kids' specials, please send the information to me.
Enjoy!
Boston Market
2535 Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-329-0700
All Weekend - Two free kids' meals with 1 adult purchase of $6 or more. Four free kids' meals with purchase of a Family Meal. Offer available to kids 14 and under for dine-in, carryout and at drive-thru. No coupon required, but kids must be present to claim their meals.
Captain D's
1487 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-378-3868
2 free kids' meals at participating locations with any adult entree purchased at regular price every Thursday. Dine-in only.
Cici's Pizza Buffet
3912 N. Druid Hills Rd.
Decatur, GA 30033
Phone: 404-329-1535
Although Cici's doesn't offer kids eat free, they do let kids (ages 3 & under) eat for $1.49 daily and their daily buffet is $3.29 for kids 10 & under, which is a pretty good deal.
Flying Biscuit
1655 McLendon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404-687-8888
Kids under 12 eat free from the Kids' Menu from 4-7 pm with every purchase of $6.95 from the regular menu on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights.
IHOP
2741 Clairmont Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-633-1889
Kids 12 & under eat free every day from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine In only.
Loco's
2480 Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-329-1999
Corn dogs, burgers, mac 'n cheese, chicken and more. Kids eat for 99 cents daily.
Melton's App & Tap
2500 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
Phone: 404-634-9112
Kids 12 and under eat free Tuesdays with purchase of adult entree.
Moe's Southwest Grill
1524 Church St.
Decatur, GA 30033
Phone: 404-373-0675
Kids eat free all day on Saturday with the purchase of an adult meal for at least $5.
Piccadilly Cafeteria
2595 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
Phone: 404-373-5116
Piccadilly's Kids' Days features 99 cents kids' meals all day Thursday and Saturdays from 11-4 (regular prices $3.99) with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available to kids 12 and under. Dine-in only. Check out. Visit their website for more information.
Steak 'n Shake2845 N. Druid Hills Rd.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Phone: 404-549-5346
Kids Eat Free all weekend - One free kid's plate for every $8 spent. Dine-In only. |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness
Support group for people in recovery from mental illness, Connection, meets at the Agnes Scott College Wellness Center on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month. For more information, please call (404) 604-2350.
Mental Illness educational program will take place January-March on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of January-March. Peer to Peer is an experiential program for people who have a mental illness and want to establish and maintain recovery. It is a series of two hour weekly programs led by mentors who have experience in living with mental illness. The program will be at North DeKalb Medical Center, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. For more information, please call (404) 604-2350. |
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Avondale Estates Annual Tree Lighting
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009
7:00 pm
Santa is Coming to Avondale
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
In order to have ample time for everyone to enjoy Santa, time slots have been scheduled by last name:
A-H at 3-4 pm
I-P at 4-5 pm
Q-Z at 5-6 pm |
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Decatur EDtv
Homeless in Decatur: In Their Own Words
The City Schools of Decatur provides a wide variety of services to homeless students and their families throughout the year. In observance of Homeless Awareness Month, we invite you to watch the stories of two homeless women who struggled to keep their children in school while trying to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families. |
Temporary child care assistance program targets families affected by recession
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has created a new federally funded program called Temporary Child Care Assistance (TCCA) that will be operated under the state's Child Care Program. The program, which ends in September 2010, will provide time-limited assistance with child care costs for families that qualify.
To qualify for TCCA, a person must:
Be a Georgia resident
Be actively involved in either job readiness training, vocational training, technical school or college
Be unemployed or work part-time
Have income that falls within the income guidelines
Care for a child who is 12 years old or younger (or 17 years or younger if they have special needs)
To receive TCCA benefits, families must either apply directly online or call 1-866-371-8222 to receive a paper application by mail. |
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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. |
How Neighborhoods Can Reduce the Risk of Obesity
Key findings:
Neighborhood parks promote exercise, especially among residents who live within a mile of a park.
School playgrounds are an underused resource for weekend exercise.
Having four or more different types of businesses in a neighborhood can increase the number of walking trips among residents.
In neighborhoods where residents are willing to help each other, children are less likely to be overweight.
To view the report click here. |
What's different about the 2010-2011 calendar?
The 2010-2011 calendar removes many "short weeks" (school in session fewer than five days in a week) from our typical calendar. Instead, the 2010-2011 calendar consolidates the days off into two full-week breaks.
These breaks take place in September and February.
Formal student progress reports will go out six times a year instead of four.
School begins one week earlier in August but still ends before Memorial Day.
The 2010-2011 calendar contains the same number of days for student instruction and teacher workdays.
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Decatur Farm to School Program
City Schools of Decatur (CSD) is pleased to announce that the CSD Board of Education unanimously approved the action plan of the Decatur Farm to School (DF2S) Initiative at its most recent meeting. The approval of the action plan means that CSD and DF2S partners will continue their planning efforts and provide opportunities for the entire school community to participate in the Farm to School program.
You should anticipate future communication about this new initiative and the voluntary opportunity to participate in the program. If you are interested in learning more or getting involved now, please visit our website. |
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Please support Oaktree Farms, Wonderland Gardens and our School Garden Initiative by purchasing your organically grown vegetables from Wonderland Gardens. Please go to our website to do so. |
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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AgeWise Connection
With AgeWise Connection's online Benefits Navigation Center, a click of a mouse will take you to one place where you'll find information and resources relating to insurance, Medicare benefits and managing personal health information. The online Benefits Navigation Center, a program of the Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging, provides:
Help in navigating the Medicare system
Information on prescription assistance programs
Long-term care resources
Resources about health conditions
Tools to help as you move from one care setting to another |
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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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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. |
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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. |
| WOW! That's Engineering! Event
In this Wow! That's Engineering! event, SWE Atlanta will be creating an experience for middle school girls (grades 6-8) where they have the opportunity to meet female engineers and technologists and hear first-hand about these exciting career paths. Women engineers and technologists present interactive activities and the girls experience the creativity and innovation that goes on in the field of engineering.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Georgia Power
241 Ralph McGill Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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Oakhurst Community Garden Project Classes
Winter Sowing a Perennial Garden
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
435 Oakview Road, Decatur, Georgia
30030
Deck the Halls: Wreathmaking
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oakhurst
Stars on Your Window
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Oakhurst
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Oakhurst Community Garden Project Membership Drive UpdateThank you to the 120 new or renewing members that have joined since October 1st. Our goal is 300 new/renewing members by December 31st. If you haven't supported your local community garden yet, please take a moment to do so today. |
Cultural Arts Planning in Decatur
The City of Decatur began its Cultural Arts Master planning process with three public sessions during the week of November 16th facilitated by consultants from Lord Cultural Resources. To see a summary of the first public input to the planning click here. | |
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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.
Thanks for reading! |
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Top 5 Tips for Safe Holiday Toy Shopping
Each year, more than 3 billion toys and games are sold in the United States, with 65 percent of these sales occurring between the day after Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas. Learn how to shop safe this holiday season by following these top 5 tips:
Before shopping for toys, consider the child's age, interest and skill level. A fun, but inappropriate toy for a particular child can be dangerous.
Keep toys with small parts away from children under age 3. They can choke on small toys and toy parts.
Shopping at a second hand shop this holiday season? Check recalls.gov to make sure kids' products and toys are safe and haven't been recalled.
Bikes or scooters make great holiday gifts. But remember that a helmet is a necessity, not an accessory when it comes to wheeled sports.
Consider alternatives to putting children in shopping carts including strollers and carts that have plastic mini-cars or trucks attached to the front or back. If you must use a cart, make sure your child stays seated and is secured by a seat belt. To learn more click here. |
H1N1 Update
from the
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
People recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to receive the vaccine as soon possible include: health care workers; pregnant women; people with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes; anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age; and people living with or caring for infants under 6 months old.
FLU.gov is a one-stop resource with the latest updates on the H1N1 flu. On this site, you can find information on How to Prevent and Treat the Flu, Flu Essentials and Why the H1N1 Vaccine is Safe and Recommended by Health Experts. To look up where to get vaccinated in your state, visit the Vaccine Locator. This information is updated regularly as more doses are shipped each week.
An additional resource is the CDC hotline, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), which offers services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Heard a rumor? Visit Myths & Facts to run a fact check.
Please forward this email to your family, friends, co-workers and networks today. Let's work together to help keep our communities safe and healthy.
H1N1 Vaccines Available
The Newport Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., at 4540 Glenwood Rd., Decatur GA 30032 is a provider for the H1N1 Vaccination for Children & Adolescent and Adults. Priority will be given to Infants, Pregnant Women, and Senior Citizens.
The Vaccine is $10.00 and they are open for vaccination Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 4:00 pm.
Appointments are not needed!!!
Attention: Some Insurance Accepted!!!!
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Weatherization Assistance Available
Free weatherization repairs are now available for low income families living in the city of Atlanta and Fulton County through grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. The repairs are made by the Southeast Energy Assistance, a non-profit agency that has been serving Fulton County for 28 years. Repairs include attic, wall and floor insulation, window and door repair, and repair or replacement of faulty gas appliances.
For more information please visit the website. |
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Awards reception honoring distinguished community service individuals and organizations.
The Date is December 4, 2009, Lou Walker Senior Center, 7 pm. Please RSVP to ronald.ramsey@senate.ga.gov. For additional information call (404) 957 6109. |
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Support the Campaign to Bring Trader Joe's to Decatur! Click here to join our Face Book page |
Atlanta Regional Housing Forum
After the Deluge: Housing Challenges for Local Governments
in the Post-Foreclosure Era
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009
9:30 am - 11:45 am
Manuel J. Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030 |
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DeKalb County NAACP
The ABCs of Legal Redress
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Decatur Public Library
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 241-8006
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Year End Celebration and Holiday Gathering
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The CDC Federal Credit Union
2301 Parklake Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
Click here to RSVP.
First Monday Lunch
Keynote Speaker: DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis
Monday, December 7, 2009
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Ravinia Club & Spa
Two Ravinia Drive
Atlanta, GA 30346
DeKalb Chamber and UGA Small Business Development Center to Host Small Business Boot Camp
The Boot Camp will take place on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center located at 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034. Check-in, networking and continental breakfast will take place between 7:30 am - 8:15 am.
The cost to participate is $199 which includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials. DeKalb Chamber and SBDC clients may receive an EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE of only $99 if registration is received by November 20, 2009. Early bird registration for all other participants is $149.
To register, interested parties should visit the website. |
Imagine the world's greatest sporting event being held in the US and Atlanta not being one of the host cities simply due to the fact that we forgot to exercise our interest and commitment to being part of the greatest, once-in-every-four-year, spectacle on the planet.
If you haven't already signed the on-line petition in support of Atlanta's bid to be one of the host cities for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup™ - sign up today. There is not much time left before the USA Bid Committee will begin their deliberations on which of the remaining 27 cities to eliminate as they narrow their list down to 18 final cities.
You can make the difference in this bid not only by signing the petition but by getting everyone of your friends and family to go on-line in support of the bid. Now is the time to show how important this bid is to Atlanta and the Georgia Soccer community.
Let's get going.....
We need 50,000 signatures to support the Committee efforts. Every signature matters!
Please sign and pass along to your friends and family.
Sign the Petition now - www.gousabid.com/atlanta |
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Season of Giving
A Season of Giving / Christmas Decatur
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 their 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.
To help do community outreach (contacting individuals or businesses), please contact Keith Duprey at keith.duprey@turner.com or (404) 452-5214.
Join Commissioner Larry Johnson and donate a toy and bring someone joy
Take a child's name and purchase a gift. Call Johnson's office at (404) 371-2988 for more information.
"Can Hunger" at Kroger
Kroger customers will have three simple ways to donate at the register from Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 in this year's "Can Hunger" campaign sponsored by Comcast, B98.5 and CBS Atlanta: Scan a $1 icon, purchase a $2 Reach Out, Reuse, and Reduce Hunger recycleable grocery bag, or scan a $5 icon. Donations benefit local Feeding America food banks, including the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Please give TODAY to help feed our hungry neighbors. Your gift to the Atlanta Community Food Bank will mean food and most importantly - HOPE - for the hungry this holiday season.
GA Lions Lighthouse Foundation
The GA Lions Lighthouse Fdtn. provides eyeglasses for those in need. This holiday season, you can help by nominating someone for Santa's Naughty List or Nice List with a tax-deductible donation to the Lighthouse Foundation.
Say thank you to people who go the extra mile by adding them to Santa's Nice List. Add friends to the Naughty List and send them a lump of coal!
Find out more at www.checkittwice.org, or download their flyer to print and pass around to friends.
Georgia Justice Project
This year GJP will host their 17th Annual Holiday Event for more than 300 GJP clients and their families. On December 5th, together with GJP staff and volunteers, client guests will gather to share a sit-down dinner, a special program, a visit from Santa Claus, gifts for all client children, and gift cards for client families. Won't you help make this season bright by supporting this wonderful tradition?
Click here to make a contribution. |
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Local Business of the Week
141 East Trinity Place
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Established to bring back a personal commitment to customer service, Greene's promises to serve the finest nuts and candies at a very reasonable cost. Join us for Terrific Thursdays where you get 10 percent off your entire purchase. |
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Adelman nominated ambassador to Singapore
State Sen. David Adelman (D-Atlanta) has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be U.S. ambassador to Singapore, the White House announced late Thursday.
Adelman, a member of Georgia's state Senate since 2002 served as a member of Obama's national finance campaign during the 2008 campaign. His wife, Caroline, served on the advance team for Obama's Georgia primary campaign and spokeswoman for the general election here.
Adelman is a partner at the Atlanta law firm of Sutherland Asbill and Brennan and is a graduate of the University of Georgia, Georgia State and the Emory University School of Law. |
HOLIDAY DEPRESSION AND STRESS
By the Mental Health Alliance of Georgia
The holiday season can be a time full of joy, cheer, parties and family gatherings. But for many people, it is a time of self-evaluation, loneliness, reflection on past failures and anxiety about an uncertain future.
What Causes Holiday Blues?
Many factors can cause the "holiday blues": stress, fatigue, unrealistic expectations, over-commercialization, financial constraints, and the inability to be with one's family and friends. The demands of shopping, parties, family reunions and house guests also contribute to feelings of tension. People may also develop other stress responses such as headaches, excessive drinking, over-eating and difficulty sleeping. Even more people experience post-holiday let down after January 1. This can result from disappointments during the preceding months compounded by the excess fatigue and stress.
Coping with Stress & Depression During the Holidays
Keep expectations for the holiday season manageable. Try to set realistic goals for yourself. Pace yourself. Organize your time. Make a list and prioritize the important activities.
Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. Don't put the entire focus on just one day (i.e., Thanksgiving Day). Remember that it's a season of holiday sentiment, and activities can be spread out to lessen stress and increase enjoyment. Remember the holiday season does not banish reasons for feeling sad or lonely; there is room for these feelings to be present, even if the person chooses not to express them.
Leave "yesteryear" in the past and look toward the future. Life brings changes. Each season is different and can be enjoyed in its own way. Don't set yourself up in comparing today with the "good ol' days."
Do something for someone else. Try volunteering some of your time to help others.
Enjoy activities that are free, such as taking a drive to look at holiday decorations, going window shopping or making a snowperson with children.
Be aware that excessive drinking will only increase your feelings of depression.
Try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a new way.
Spend time with supportive and caring people. Reach out and make new friends, or contact someone you haven't heard from in awhile.
Save time for yourself! Recharge your batteries! Let others share in the responsibility of planning activities. |
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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
Refugee Family Services Youth Art Show and Fundraiser
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Emory University
Goizueta Business School
For more information, please send an email.
Ten Thousand Villages HOLIDAY SHOPPING benefits Georgia WAND
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES
1056 St. Charles Ave, NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-892-5307
World AIDS Day 2009
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
AID Atlanta
Room 104
1605 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Clairemont Elementary Holiday Market
Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
155 Erie Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030
For more information email here.
Clairmont Heights Artists' Market Show & Sale
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
723 Densley Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30033 at the home of Michele Glaser
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve Holiday Bonfire
December 6, 2009
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2580 Pine Bluff Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30033
For further information, visit their website, send an email, or leave a voice mail message at (678) 951-0105.
Sign up NOW for Music Classes with Mr. Eric at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur!
Mondays and Thursdays
Starting November 30, 2009 for 10 weeks through February 18, 2010
9:30 am and 10:30 am
Pre-registration required--Please visit website.
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. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, 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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Incoming Head of Museum School Brings Charter School Experience
After a nationwide search that began with more than 60 candidates, The Museum School of Avondale Estates is excited to introduce its incoming Head of School, educator Katherine Kelbaugh. A Decatur resident, Kelbaugh has a history of outstanding academic results as well as extensive experience as both a school leader and a classroom instructor, including two years as an assistant principal at Central Charter School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida and two years as that school's lead teacher.
Kelbaugh holds a master's degree in educational psychology with a focus on gifted and creative education. She will lead the school's efforts to develop curriculum, recruit staff, enroll students and build educational partnerships.
We are happy to welcome her on our journey to build an innovative public charter school! |
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We will never make a dent in metro-Atlanta's pet overpopulation crisis without low-cost spay/neuter services like the ones LifeLine provides to anyone who needs them. LifeLine, located in Avondale Estates (Dekalb County), has fixed tens-of-thousands of pets since it opened just a few years ago!
And remember, it's not just about saving lives, it's about saving tax dollars on catching, housing and killing surplus pets. Animal Control is not free! So this is an issue that effects everyone, even those who don't care about the number of animals being killed in our shelters and suffering stray on our streets and in our neighborhoods.
Please help save LifeLine by making whatever donation you can afford and passing this message to others who may be able to contribute as well.
Read about LifeLine here: www.atlantapets.org. They are truly amazing! |
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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.
GDHS, Division of Child Support Services
Interested parties should visit their website.
Georgia Public Health Association
Executive Director
Application deadline December 18, 2009
Please send (via mail, e-mail or fax) a cover letter, resume, three references, and a salary history (note: incomplete submissions will not be accepted) to:
Terri Theisen
Theisen Consulting LLC
7140 Northgreen Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
Fax: 770-396-2385
YWCA of Northwest Georgia, Inc.
Family Violence Director
Resumes should be e-mailed or faxed (770-790-4042) to the attention of Holly Comer with cover letter and salary requirements. No telephone calls - please.
The Law Office of the Southern Center for Human Rights
Staff Attorney, Impact Litigation Unit
Interested candidates should send a résumé, writing sample, and the names and telephone numbers of three references via email (with "CHR Attorney Posting"as the subject line) by December 4, 2009 to: Renée Myers, Southern Center for Human Rights, rmyers@schr.org. No phone calls.
CobbWorks, Inc.
Receptionist/Information Specialist
Interested parties should visit www.cobbworks.org, register as a job seeker (if not already registered), and the follow the directions for applying for the position. NO RÉSUMÉS OR APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF APPLYING ONLINE. NO PHONE CALLS.
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th
Now hiring for the Holidays
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.
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
Other opportunities include:
Internship Opportunity
GoGirlGo! Atlanta Regional Office
Two collegiate level interns
Send resumes to:
Women's Sports Foundation
1946 Starvine Way
Suite 207A
Decatur, Georgia 30033
For more information visit their website.
The Academy Theatre
Two interns per semester, three during the Summer
Send a resume and headshot to
119 Center Street
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
You can also send resume by email.
Scholarships
Harvard University
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website or call (617) 495-1581.
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 their website.
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 toona@oakhurst.org.
Clairemont Elementary School
School is revitalizing its tutor program and, of course, we need YOU! If you could give 30 minutes 2x/week (or even once a week!), you would not believe the difference you could make for a struggling student. We are focusing on math for the time being and would give you materials and direction. For more information contact Holly Neil at (404) 538-1635.
Meals on Wheels
Meals On Wheels Atlanta invites you to give back this holiday season by delivering meals to homebound, low-income senior citizens on Christmas Eve. For many the delivery may be the only contact they have with the outside world on this holiday. Deliveries begin in the morning, and each route takes approximately one hour, so you will still have plenty of time to enjoy the holiday. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/yldj9ve to volunteer. Staff will follow up with you before the day of delivery. If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Mary Hart at mhart@scsatl.org or (404) 351-3889 x303.
Feminist Women's Health Center
Lifting Latina Voices Initiative (LLVI) is looking for Latina volunteers. Are you interested in being a part of action-focused solutions to help address the community's needs? FWHC is looking for women of all ages interested in providing education and information within the Latina community regarding issues related to reproductive justice. No prior experience necessary and all training will be provided. Please contact Maria, the LLVI Program Coordinator at (404) 248-5445, or email her directly at latinaleaders@feministcenter.org. |
EPA Soliciting Applications for Environmental Justice Grant Funding
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant
applications for a total of $1 million in funding for projects aimed at
addressing environmental and public health issues in communities. EPA
expects to award approximately 40 grants of up to $25,000 each and will
accept applications until January 8, 2010. Local governments and
non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
For information on eligibility and application materials click here. | |
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