Neighbor in Need will host its 4th poker tournament this Saturday, March 30th, at The Glenwood, located at 1263 Glenwood Avenue. Play begins at 10 AM.

A few spots are still available, so sign up now!  The entry fee is $50, and the winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card.  The game will be Texas Hold 'Em, and will be run by the Atlanta Poker Club.  Email neighborinneed@eaca.net to sign up.  

All proceeds go to EACA Neighbor in Need, which provides free home repairs to low-income Seniors living in East Atlanta.  Find more info on East Atlanta Community Association's Neighbor in Need initiative here.

The Friends of East Atlanta Library GardenQuest 2013 has three workshops in March and April to help you get ready for springtime in East Atlanta. Visit our Facebook page or email friendsofeal@gmail.com for a complete flyer and to register. 

DeKalb County seniors and low income citizens are encouraged to take advantage of this free Federal and State income tax e-filing service.  No appointments - first come, first served.  The service will be provided at the Clarkston Library, 951 N. Indian Creek Drive in Clarkston, Mondays and Tuesdays through April 15th, from 12 - 4 PM.  Click here for important documents to bring with you.

For more information about AARP Foundation Tax Aide, click here.  For those who prefer to do their own, there are FREE e-filing softwares available here.

Call 404-508-7175 for more information.

The Burgess-Peterson Academy PTA is joining forces with EACA and Shoebox Recycling to collect gently used shoes and raise money for BPA.

In addition to raising money, the shoes will be distributed to needy children around the world.  Donations can be dropped off at the school, or you can arrange pick-up by contacting Maki Echols.

Please donate your gently used shoes (excluding flip flops) and support BPA!

Pure Tennis is conducting group tennis lessons for children ages 3.5 - 14 at the Grant Park Tennis Courts for the Grant Park, Glenwood Park, Ormewood Park, and surrounding communities this spring, with the 2nd spring session running April 15th - June 3rd.  Deadline to sign up is April 8th.

Lessons run for 8 weeks and are offered on your choice of Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday afternoons.  We will also be offering "Cardio Tennis" for adults on Saturday morning along with a popular new program, "Tennis Fit for Kids."

For more information, visit the Pure Tennis website.

The Department of Public works is committed to serving the residents and visitors of Atlanta in a timely and efficient manner.  Please let us know how we may be of service to you.

Send comments or concerns related to Transportation Services, Solid Waste Services, Illegal Dumping, Water/Sewers, Parking Meters, etc. to publicworks@atlantaga.gov

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department is urging residents and employees to register for Smart911, an enhanced 911 information system available for City of Atlanta residents, and which is being used by emergency dispatchers.

How does it work?  Users enter as much personal information as they feel comfortable sharing via online registration, including home or work address, information about disabilities, medications, alternate contact numbers, pictures, automobile descriptions, and other information that may be pertinent for first responders during an emergency.

Anyone that lives, works, or plays within the City could potentially benefit from first responders having the pre-registered information available. Additionally, when traveling, any jurisdiction that utilizes Smart911 will have your information readily available, making registration a win for everyone.

Winter is upon us and it's a great time to deliver a meal to our local firefighters!  Providing a meal means having a meal, already cooked, to hand over to the firefighters at Station 13 on Friday evening. The Firefighters request food without pork.  A full kitchen is available to them at the Fire Station and they can heat something as needed.  Delivery of meals is usually between 5 - 5:30 PM.

Sign up here (password is "friday") to see what dates are available for meals.  You might think about sharing different parts of a meal with friends. For example:  One or two people might provide the main meal, another could provide bread or a side dish or dessert.

Please call Beth-Ann Buitekant (404-455-8746) for information or with questions.