Join us to kick off "Civil War to Civil Rights: Atlanta 150"   Saturday May 3rd

The coming Saturday, the City of Atlanta Civil War Commission for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Atlanta and the Commission's members will be beginning its "campaign" with a series of events set to mark Atlanta's place in our nation's history.  

Events begin 10 am at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, where Todd Groce, Director of the Georgia Historical Society, will discuss Atlanta's place in history 150 years ago.   Afterwards, events will be occurring in neighborhoods and at venues across the battlefield area.  

The BATL Organization is bringing this history alive in the East Atlanta Village.   At 2 pm and 4 pm, Join the authors of  Images of East Atlanta for the "Frontlines to front porches Illustrated tour".   These walking tours are free and will begin at the East Atlanta Library.  At 3:30 pm, in front of the Mc Pherson Monument, the Georgia Armory Guards will be performing a "Salute to Fallen Heroes".  After 4pm, meet at the Midway for a Frontlines Happy Hour with $1.50 PBRs.

Your neighborhood and community is a part of our focus so  Follow BATL on Facebook to stay up to date about city-wide and locally based events.

B*ATL's mission is to preserve the urban battlefield and contribute to a sense of place for the neighborhoods that call it home by engaging residents and visitors to experience our history and the societal transformations that have occurred here.  Request more information at http://www.batlevent.org/enlist.html

East Atlanta Beer Fest - Saturday May 17!

 The 11th Annual East Atlanta Beer Festival will be held in East Atlanta's shady Brownwood Park, Saturday May 17, 2014 and looks to be better than ever! From a great beer selection to early access VIP entry to rocking local music, the EABF is an event not to be missed! The Festival is produced by East Atlanta Foundation, a 501c3 non profit and 100% of proceeds from the festival go to local organizations to fund projects that make Atlanta a great place to live.

To purchase tickets Click here! 

The East Atlanta Foundation - What is it? 

The East Atlanta Foundation, Inc., ("EAF") is a Georgia Not-For-Profit corporation which has obtained IRS 501(c)(3) status.  EAF is a totally volunteer-powered organization in that no person obtains any financial benefit from it, other than vendors from whom items such as Tents and Fencing or services such as Security or Emergency Medical Services.

EAF was created in order to fulfill two primary goals.  First, to raise awareness of the East Atlanta neighborhood with the larger metropolitan Atlanta area.  Second, to generate funds to be given as grants to worthy local groups engaged in projects that benefit the East Atlanta neighborhood.

The East Atlanta Foundation supports a variety of local organizations and initiatives and has given out over half a million dollars in grants.

Proceeds from the festival have be granted to the following: 

• BATL - Battle of Atlanta Commemoration Org, Inc.
• Branan Towers Retirement Community
• Burgess-Peterson Academy
• East Atlanta Business Association
• East Atlanta Community Association ("EACA")
• East Atlanta Kids Club
• East Atlanta Farmer's Market
• East Lake YMCA
• FitWit Foundation
• Friends of East Atlanta Library
• Historic Sylvester Cemetery
• Journey Performing Arts Center/Dance 411 Foundation
• Martha Brown United Methodist Church
• Neighbor in Need Initiative of EACA- Repairs houses of East Atlanta residents who cannot afford to make repairs on their own.
• Recycle EAV
• SOPO Bicycle Coop 

Farmer's Market Season is Upon Us! 

Dear EAV neighbors, EACA and Emory are conducting participatory research on the knowledge and participation in the East Atlanta Farmers Market. We have been conducting focus groups, interviews, and meeting with key stakeholders.  Please take a few moments to fill out this survey regarding the East Atlanta Farmers Market. If you have questions regarding the survey please e-mail president@eaca.net

East Atlanta Farmers Market is looking for chefs and home cooks to facilitate Cooking demonstrations at the East Atlanta Farmers Market 2014 Season. Come and show off your cooking skills, family recipes', and favorite dishes, utilizing all of the great produce, meats and fruits from our own farmers market. EAVFM welcomes all chefs and cooks. If you are interested please e-mail maryyetter@Hotmail.com.  

Stop by the EACA Booth this Thursday for a Raffle Supporting Neighbor in Need for a Gift Basket.   Raffle entries will be $5/ each and drawing will be held at May on May block party on 5/3/13. Need not be present to win. 

Help Out with NPU Survey!!

Crochet Classes @ Hodge Podge Coffehouse

Plant Sale at Berea Mennonite Church Sat 5/3

Varieties include: 
Herbs: Chervil, Basil, Greek Oregano, Hyssop, Cumin, Fennel and more!
Vegetables: Cucumbers, Squash, Bell Peppers, Eggplant (3 varieties), 
Flowers: Marigolds, Bachelor's Buttons, Primrose, Zinnias, Morning Glories, 
Tomatoes (three varieties), and Okra (two varieties).
Cosmos, Black Eyed Susans, and Nasturtium.  

Sale day will be Saturday, May 3 from 9 AM to 3 PM. If you are unable to attend on those days, please call 404-244-0289 to schedule a time to stop by. We will be glad to meet you. You can find out more by checking us at: http://www.bereamennonitechurch.com/

Interested in Joining a Local Classic Movie Group?

After a half hour of commercials and two hours of explosions at the local multiplex, have you ever had the feeling that there must be a better way to spend a Saturday night?

A classic film appreciation group is looking for congenial movie buffs interested in viewing, learning about, and discussing the greatest films of all time. Life is Too Short to Watch Lousy Movies screens classics in a Southeast Atlanta home theater on the first Saturday of every month. Regular participation with guaranteed seating and space-available participation are both available, and there is no charge for the films or the programs.

The movies are recognized classics, the majority from Hollywood's Golden Age, the rest from other eras or countries. Regulars are polled to insure that the films chosen aren't ones that everyone has already seen. Programs include a cartoon and/or short subject, Coming Attractions, the feature film, and clips and commentary on personnel and genres, with thoughtful discussion interspersed. The group has been hosted since 2007 by a longtime film buff and former member of the late Atlanta Film Society with a 10,000-item video library. 

Meetings are conducted like a friendly, laid-back seminar. To enrich the discussion, participants read one or two short articles before each meeting. And for the efficient operation of the group, attendees are asked to give advance notice if they are unable to attend a film; to discuss the film's merits, not its shortcomings or any controversial issues it might raise; and to consider a voluntary contribution of two dollars per session to help defray the cost of prizes for the movie trivia contests.

The seminar is made up of both long-time film buffs and more casual movie fans. The group's wide-screen, surround-sound home theater seats 15, and typical attendance is a dozen or so. As one of the regulars has said, "There is no better way to spend a Saturday evening in Atlanta!"

For more information or to sign up for the mailing list please visit the group's website at ClassicFilmAppreciation.webs.com or email Steve at ClassicFilmAppreciation@gmail.com. To get a sense of the members, check out their Facebook page at Facebook.com/ClassicFilmAppreciation. 

Friday Food for Firefighters

It's always a great time to deliver a meal to our local firefighters, and it has been a little while since they have had a visit!

Providing a meal means having a cooked meal 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. Meals should be delivered 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--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. 

East Atlanta Security Patrol UPDATE

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. There is also a 20% discount for members of an APD-sanctioned Neighborhood Watch.  Please contact the EASP if you are interested in setting up a Neighborhood Watch on your street.

Atlanta City Council, 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.

Branan Towers Bingo, 3rd Tuesday of the month.

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

East Atlanta Business Association, 1st Monday of the month.

East Atlanta Community Association, 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Grant Park Neighborhood Association, 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Neighborhood Planning Unit-W, 4th Wednesday of the month.

NPU-W Land Use & Zoning Committee, 1st Tuesday of the month.

NPU-W Transportation Committee, 4th Wednesday of the month.

South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development, 2nd Thursday of the month.

Please view the EACA calendar here for more information on locations.

As a valued EACA 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:

• Adore Me Studio - 10% off all regular price items through 12/31/2014
• Dance 411 - Get your 5, 10 or 15 class cards today for 50% OFF!  This deal expires March 31st. Click Here to get your card now! Use code: March2014 at check-out 
• Bound to Be Read Books - Get an extra 10% off the purchase of any used book (excludes rare/collectible books and special orders) through 12/31/2014
• Park Pet Supply - 25% off all pet toys for dogs and cats when you show your card!
• Homewatch Caregivers - 10% off all services through 12/31/2014
• East Atlanta Copy Center - 10% off any order over $5 when you show your card through 12/31/2014
• Traci with an Eye Graphic Design - 25% off all graphic design services (limit one discount per customer) through 4/1/2015
• Elder Tree Public House - 10% off on all food excluding already discounted food specials (eg., $5 burger night)
• 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 $4.50 

Not a member?   Join 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.

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