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East Atlanta Community Association
September 15, 2014
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On tap this week:
Cleanup before the Strut, artist Joy Hartsfield reception at the Library and much more.
Have you nominated your neighbor for a Community Appreciation award? Details below.
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EAV Dine-out Today Beginning at Noon
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Today the EAV community is showing support for our local farmers market by hosting a dine-out beginning at noon. Participating restaurants will be donating a percentage of their proceeds for one night to help with the farmers market outreach programs.
Participating restaurants:
- Tomatillos
- The Midway Pub
- Argosy
Proceeds from the night will go towards the market double SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), which provides more than $20,000 of fresh, healthy food to low-income families in our community each year!
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Upcoming EAV Beautification Days - Mark Your Calendars
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There are two more EACA-sponsored opportunities this year to contribute to the beauty of the Village! Please join us Saturday, September 20, as we prepare for the East Atlanta Strut, and then again on Saturday, November 15, as we prepare for the East Atlanta Santa.
Details:
- Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Flat Shoals Ave. and Glenwood Ave.
- Rain day is the following day (announcement will be made).
- Gas-powered weed-eaters (at least in September) are needed to address the weeds near Echo/Asylum and the Fire Station.
- Please bring gear to protect yourself (gloves, hat, eyewear, sunblock, etc.).
- Pruning may also be necessary, so if you have pruning tools that would be helpful too.
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Inaugural EACA Community Appreciation Picnic
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 We appreciate all that our residents and neighbors do for our community. To show our thanks, this picnic is for you!
Join us Saturday, October 4, for The Art of Good Mural Painting Block Party and Community Appreciation Day. In partnership with the East Atlanta Kids Club and Allstate, the Art of Good Mural project will start in the morning and the EACA Picnic follows in the afternoon. There will be BarBQue and a Band, so bring a chair and a blanket. And a side to share if you like.
Nominate your neighbor, or someone who contributes to the well-being of our neighborhood, for one of the soon to be prestigious Community Appreciation awards. Nominate your neighbor here before September 29. Winners will receive a certificate and a token of our appreciation.
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Take Your Street to the Street at the Strut Parade
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The East Atlanta Strut Parade, the wackiest and most fun parade in East Atlanta, has opened its call for entries. This year the parade is urging groups of neighbors to show off pride in their streets by joining the parade, which starts at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, at Glenwood and Patterson Avenues.
Parade organizers recognize that neighbors on many streets have bonded. From neighborhood watch groups to block parties like May on May and Haastoberfest, East Atlantans have raised the profile of their little parts of the neighborhood. The Strut is challenging these groups to rep their 'hood even more, by marching under their street's sign in the Strut Parade.
The parade is also a great way to mark a birthday or other special occasion. Register under the Celebration category, grab some friends, make a sign, don some decorations and hit the road!
Other Parade categories are: Band, Pets, Kids, Classic/Art car or truck, Scooter/Bicycle or Anything Goes. (Street groups should choose Anything Goes!)
Winners in the various parade categories will take home a coveted Strut Parade trophy, which are works of folk art. This year there will also be a grand prize winner that will take home $100 in gift certificates to East Atlanta Village businesses.
Click here to register or to get more information.
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Friends of East Atlanta Library Upcoming Events
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On Saturday, September 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Friends of East Atlanta Library welcome you to attend an artist reception for Joy Hartsfield featuring a showing of her work. The artist will be demonstrating creative brushwork, inviting attendees to join in the fun and relaxation that art can bring. Her art which will also be on display features animals, insects, and expressive brushstrokes and shapes in an array of drawn, painted and collage work. The colors range from vibrant, to soft and delicate. Ms. Hartsfield is known in Atlanta for her unusual art work as well as her famous uncle, Mayor William B, Hartsfield. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. Ms. Hartsfield's work will be on display on the library's gallery wall through October 15 during library hours.
The Friends of East Atlanta Library will hold their quarterly book sale Saturday, September 27, from noon to 4:00 p.m. during the East Atlanta Strut. The book sale will take place on the plaza just outside the East Atlanta Library. Thousands of books will be for sale!
All books are $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardbacks. The Friends of East Atlanta Library will also be looking to liquidate their inventory, so a special section of books will be sold at $7 per bag. Book shoppers should park on the streets near the library to stash your purchases before enjoying the Strut Festival. All proceeds from the sale fund library programming and materials. The Strut book sale is one of four quarterly sales the Friends of East Atlanta Library host. The next sale will be held in conjunction with a holiday bake sale on December 6. In case of rain, look for the sale inside the library meeting room.
For more information about all Friends of the Library events, LIKE the Friends of East Atlanta Library on Facebook or email friendsofeal@gmail.com
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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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Dog Festival Returns to East Atlanta Village
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East Atlanta animal lovers and local business owners came together last year for a common purpose: to celebrate dogs, promote responsible pet ownership, and raise money for local rescue organizations.
Thanks to overwhelming community support, the inaugural Dogtoberfest in EAV was a huge success, attracting more than 300 dogs and 500 people. An even bigger turnout is expected at this year's event, which will be held from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19 in the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market space at 561 Flat Shoals Avenue.
This dog- and family-friendly event offers a Halloween costume contest for dogs, low-cost microchipping, dog massage demos, vendor booths featuring local businesses and artists, story time for kids, yummy treats (for humans and dogs), and raffle drawings for a wide variety of prizes. And - of course - a parade of adoptable dogs from various rescue groups will help those who might be looking for a new best friend. The entrance fee is $5 per dog.
East Atlanta Village residents Lauren Janis of Big Daddy Biscuits and Morieka Johnson of Soulpup.com founded the event last year, and they decided to do things a little differently this time when determining which group would benefit from the event proceeds. Local rescue groups submitted an application for the 2014 Dogtoberfest in EAV grant. Proceeds from this year's event will go to the winning organization, Pitties in the City.
If you would like to get on board as a sponsor, vendor, raffle contributor, or volunteer, please contact dogtoberfesteav@gmail.com. More information can be found on the Dogtoberfest in EAV Facebook page. Until then, mark your calendar, and start working on your dog's Halloween costume.
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Proposed Mural Project for Brownwood Park
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The East Atlanta Kids Club (EAKC) is seeking community input on a proposed mural project for Brownwood Park.
EAKC is working with a local artist and a media group to support the youth in our after-school program (and others in the East Atlanta community) to design, paint and install a mural with the theme of "Doing Good In Your Community."
The mural is planned to be installed along a fence line in the north end of the park. The mural could be installed temporarily or permanently, if the community is in favor of the project.
With this is mind, EAKC is seeking community and city input on, participation in, and approval for the mural project.
Please click here to learn more about the project, which will also be discussed at the upcoming EACA meeting on September 9.
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Great Atlanta Pollinator Project
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Log your garden in with the Greater Atalanta Pollinator Project, let's show those other neighborhoods what we are about!
The goal of the Greater Atlanta Pollinator Partnership (GAPP), is to create and restore viable pollinator habitats around Atlanta for butterflies, bees, moths, bats, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects and animals.
GAPP estimates that there are nearly 1.2 million acres of potential pollinator habitat within a 25 mile radius of downtown Atlanta! We need your help to create and restore these spaces into great pollinator gardens.
With the involvement of program partners and hundreds of thousands of Georgia's citizens, we can help to spread the word about pollinators, pollinator conservation, and pollinator gardens in Atlanta.
Already have a pollinator garden established? Then head over here to register your green space on our "GAPP map" and become part of the GAPP team!
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ARC Regional Plan Survey - Your Input Needed
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The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is conducting an online survey to find out how people would like to see our region develop over the next 25 years. The results of this survey will help to inform ARC's comprehensive Regional Plan, including topics like transportation, land use, workforce development, digital innovation, aging, health and overall quality of life.
Click here to take the survey (ends September 30). It's an important opportunity for the community to have an impact on this regional vision. Please share this survey with your contacts, friends and family to help guarantee that as many voices are heard from the community as possible.
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AJC REACH Circular Opt Out Information
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If you have not opted out of the AJC REACH circular distribution, please be sure to pick it up each week from the sidewalk or street in front of your house. If you want to opt out, you can email customercare@ajc.com.
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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.
Southeast Atlanta Communities for Schools, 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:
- Adore Me Studio - 10% off all regular price items through 12/31/2014
- 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 Biscuits - EAV Thursday Farmer's Market Special - Bag of Dog Biscuits $4.50
- GALISH GROUP Insurance Solutions - Free smoke detector just for letting us quote your home or auto insurance, no purchase necessary
- Dance 411 - 20% off apparel & merchandise, 20% off drop-in classes, special discount rates on memberships (Fitness $19.95, Foundation $49.95, Ladies Liberation $59.95, All-Inclusive $89.95), 20% off studio rentals & private parties (Price variable, name on booking must be EACA Member). Offer valid only on drop-in classes, monthly membership rates, studio rentals, & on-site product/retail purchases. Can not be combined with any other offers. Valid through 12/31/2014.
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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