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East Atlanta Community Association
July 14, 2014
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July 22 will mark the 150th Anniversary of the historic Civil War Battle of Atlanta, which happened right here in our neighborhood.
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B*ATL Happening This Week - Don't Miss It!
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The B*ATL Organization is bringing history alive in and around the city of Atlanta's 5th Council District this year for the sesquicentennial commemoration (150th anninversary) of the Battle of Atlanta. We have been working hard to get the schedule assembled and this year will include everyone's favorite programming as well as some new partners.
Good ole' Abe Lincoln will be back. Our Civil War-to-Civil Rights tent will provide an entertaining dose of history while you wait for your van tour. A morning of storytelling has been arranged in the comfort of the East Atlanta Library. Afterward you can have your photo taken with Lincoln and Scarlett O'Hara. Oh, and don't forget about the 5K race and all of the activity on the front lines.
Follow B*ATL on Facebook to stay up to date with our schedule and any breaking news about B*ATL 2014.
Click here to buy your tickets to the walking and van tours. Register for the 5K here. Sign-up here for the B*ATL Newsletter - New From the Front.
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. Let us know if you're interested in volunteering at http://www.batlevent.org/enlist.html.
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Don't Miss EAVGT's "Went with the Wind" and "Letters Home"
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B*ATL presents the East Atlanta Village Guerrilla Theatre (EAVGT) production of Carol Burnett's "Went with the Wind" and an original adaptation "Letters Home."
Two short shows wrapped into an hour of entertainment will take you on an emotional roller coaster. A dramatic description of the Civil War from the ones who lived it is portrayed in EAVGT's original adaptation of the book Bull Run in their performance "Letters Home." In true East Atlanta style, a comedic ending is provided by EAVGT's rambunctious rendition of the Carol Burnett parody, "Went with the Wind."
In Reynoldstown at the Lang Carson Center - 100 Flat Shoals Ave SE, 30316.
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Thursday, July 17, 8:00-9:15 p.m.
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Sunday, July 20, 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Tickets are $15 at the door. Kids admitted free with ticketed adults. Click here to buy your tickets.
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Upcoming Events at the East Atlanta Library
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The Friends of East Atlanta Library (FEAL) have two exciting events coming up! On Saturday, July 19, starting at 10:15 a.m., FEAL will host a day of storytelling and music in conjunction with B*ATL at the East Atlanta Library. A complete list of all the programs taking place is available at the library or you can visit www.batlevent.org for more information.
On Saturday, August 2, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., FEAL welcomes local author, Jonah McDonald, for a book talk and signing of his new book Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests: Intown and Out. The book describes 60 hikes all around the city, including 20 inside the perimeter. The reception held at the East Atlanta Library will include a short talk from the author and wine and refreshments provided by FEAL. Anyone interested in getting outside and discovering new places around Atlanta is encouraged to attend. The book will be available for purchase. To learn more, please visit www.hikingatlanta.com.
Please save your unwanted books to donate for our September 27 book sale. We will be accepting donations again soon.
FEAL would like to extend a BIG thank you to our July library program sponsor, HomeWatch CareGivers, providing child care and elder care to families. Visit the library and pick up a 10% off coupon.
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King Middle School Community Summer Fest
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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School invites everyone to come celebrate "One Community Growing Together" on Tuesday, July 22, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at 1550 Hosea Williams Dr.
Activities include a Jackson High School band performance, fun fitness activities for all ages, wellness and vision checks by Whitefoord Inc., seed plantings, classroom school supply drive, and King Middle School student registration. Popcorn and smoothies will be available.
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Park Pet's 15th Anniversary Bash at The Earl!
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Thanks so much for making Park Pet's shopiversary month of June so much fun. We loved the Facebook contest entries and all the love we felt. Being an EAV business rocks, and so does making your pets' lives healthier and happier.
We just didn't want the fun to end, so we're having ourselves a 15th anniversary party at The Earl on July 27! Tickets are only $7, y'all.
Come for the band lineup and celebrate with us.
Click here to buy your tickets in advance. Did we mention they're only 7 bucks?!
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EACA 2014 Membership Drive Results
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Thank You EACA members and East Atlanta residents! You did it, you helped us achieve our 2014 membership drive goals. This year EACA has welcomed 150 new and returning members.
We exceeded our membership enrollment for 2013 and we feel confident that we met our goal for creating a membership base that better reflects the community that makes up the East Atlanta neighborhood.
As promised, we held a drawing for an Argosy gift card during the July EACA meeting. The winner of a $150 gift certificate was EACA member Zerina Serulle. The folks at the Argosy wanted everyone to have a second chance so they gratefully donated a second gift card that was won by another first time EACA member Jill Kahanek. Four other individuals who stayed for the entire July meeting were awarded tickets to the B*ATL event programs. Congratulations to all.
If you have any questions, please contact us at membership@eaca.net.
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EAV Runfest Races Coming in September
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In partnership with the East Atlanta Strut, the Burgess-Peterson Academy PTA and EAV Runfest will be bringing back the 5K and adding additional races to a full day of our first annual EAV Runfest! We will be kicking off the Strut with a bang! Stick around after the race for activities for the whole family. The East Atlanta Village will host this festival of races, consisting of three separate USATF certified courses - the 5K, 2-mile and 1-mile competitive - and will take place in conjunction with the 16th Annual East Atlanta Strut Music & Arts Festival on September 27, 2014.
EAV Runfest will benefit the children of Burgess-Peterson Academy, a traditional Atlanta public elementary school serving students pre-K through fifth grade. Fundraising efforts are crucial to implementing new programs, providing new equipment and supplementing the already stellar academic programs. Some examples of needs to be met with the help of your participation are teacher grants, Media Center upgrades, and enhancement of wellness programs, to name a few.
Crowning Overall ChampionsThis will be one of the only running events in Atlanta where participants are able to race multiple times and compete in an overall time competition. Awards will be presented on one of the main concert stages during the festival. One Mile Challenge!The highlight of the day will be a competitive one mile race around Brownwood Park. Athletes of all ranges hoping to run from 4 to 6 minute miles will have the opportunity to let it all hang out! EAV Runfest is owned by Endurahub LLC and produced by SetUp Events, an established race production company responsible for organizing successful athletic events from 5k's to triathlons. Their expertise in the field of race production and event organization will provide a professional race environment with official timing and race results. For more race details and to register please visit www.runeav.com. For sponsorship opportunities, please see the sponsorship letter as well as available sponsorship levels.
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Surprise! Screening at Neighborhood Movie Group in August
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August will be a surprise month in Life is Too Short to Watch Lousy Movies, the free Ormewood Park film viewing and discussion group. For the first time ever, on August 2 attendees will have no idea what they'll be seeing, except that it will be an acknowledged classic, a lot of fun, and probably pretty unusual.
The program will include a cartoon and/or short subject, clips from documentaries or other films in the same genre, and intelligent moderated discussion.
To learn more about the group, which is currently in its eighth year of screening classics, visit their website. You can sign up for the mailing list on the Contact Us page of the site. Address questions to the group's moderator, Steve Whiteman, at ClassicFilmAppreciation@gmail.com.
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Code Enforcement Summit
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Please join Councilmember Natalyn Archibong at the Atlanta Civic Center on August 16 at 9:00 a.m. for the City of Atlanta Code Enforcement Summit.
Archibong is co-sponsoring the event with her Council colleagues to educate citizens about the code enforcement process and how they can help to make their neighborhoods safer and more attractive.
Please submit your RSVP online and let the Council know if you have a particular issue you would like to discuss. Click here to RSVP.
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Friday Food for Firefighters
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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 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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 at 404-455-8746 for information or with questions.
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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 percent discount for longtime residents and those 65 and older. To qualify, you must have lived at the same address for 20 years or be over age 65. There is also a 20 percent 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.
In addition to the benefit of having additional police patrols at the time they are most needed, members shall receive the following services as part of their membership:
- Call, text or email anytime with immediate or ongoing public safety concerns
- Officers will check member locations as often as practicable
- Out-of-town check for residential members
- EASP yard sign
If you have additional questions, please direct them to easp610@gmail.com or call the EASP at 404-954-1568.
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| Ongoing Meeting Schedule | |
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.
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| EACA Rewards | 
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:
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. Email questions to membership@eaca.net.
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| Connect with EACA |
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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