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East Atlanta Community Association
October 27, 2014
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Don't Miss EAV-O-WEEN on Friday night. The fun starts at 5:00 p.m.
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Get Ready for EAV-O-WEEN, Friday, October 31!
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EACA is hosting Halloween fun for children and adults this Friday night, October 31, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The event will include a costume contest, trick-or-treating, a pumpkin carving contest and much more!
Plan your costume and pumpkin design now. Buy a pumpkin from our local farmers or support Neighbor in Need by purchasing a pumpkin at the EAV Farmers Market!
2014 EAV-O-WEEN Events
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Buy and carve your pumpkin ahead of time. Drop it off at the EAV Farmer's Market on Thursday, October 30, for judging. It will be lighted for the festivities on Friday. Winners will be announced during the costume contest.
Costume Contest: 5-6:00 p.m.
Gather at the EAV Farmer's Market lot on Friday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m. for registration or click here to register online. The contest starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. A panel of judges will decide Cutest, Scariest, Most Original, Best Handmade, Best Group Costumes and best costumes for a variety of age groups 13 and under.
Face Painting and Costume Booth: 5-7:00 p.m.
Look for the Face Painting Table in the Village on Friday, October 31, starting at 5:00 p.m. There will also be costumes for those in need. EACA is currently collecting gently used costumes, masks, and other costume items (boas, hats, face paint, etc). Please bring items for donation to the EACA tent during the EAV Farmer's Market (Oct. 23 and Oct. 30) or drop off at Joes's Coffee Shop.
Trick-o-Treating: 6-8:00 p.m.
Visit East Atlanta businesses for safe Trick or Treating! If you would like to donate candy, please drop it off at the EACA tent during the EAV Farmer's Market (Oct. 23 and Oct. 30) or at Joes's.
S'mores and Stories: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Come by Sang-Bu, the East Atlanta Dragon, for S'mores. Drop in Bound To Be Read Books for Spooky Stories. Stories for younger children will begin at 6:30 p.m., and stories for older kids at 7:30 p.m. S'mores at Sang-Bu will start at 7:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed!!
Volunteers are needed for ALL of the above activities. Please contact events@eaca.net or click here to sign-up.
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Play Mobile Coming to Brownwood Park
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The Play Mobile, also known as a recreation center on wheels, will travel throughout Atlanta to access neighborhoods without static recreation centers and activate free play for all Atlanta youth. The Center of Hope at Rosel Fann, the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, and the the Coca-Cola Company launched the ATL Parks & Rec Play Mobile on Oct. 7.
The Play Mobile creates a safe, interactive and fresh air atmosphere that encourages children to go outside and play. For three hours, ATL Parks and Recreation leaders guide free activities and games for children, including non-traditional sports, games, fitness demos, arts and crafts, oversized board games and much more.
Make sure that you come check out the first ATL Parks & Rec Play Mobile at Brownwood Park on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 3-5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1-4 p.m. Bring the kids and let them enjoy some cool, outdoor fun.
Click here for the Play Mobile flyer, which includes the entire park tour schedule.
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EACA Yard Signs Now Available for Purchase!
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To purchase an EACA yard sign, please click here to visit our website.
Yard signs are $25 for EACA members. Your sign will be delivered to your house in person within 1-2 weeks of your order.
For questions, please contact membership@eaca.net.
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EACA Neighbor in Need Pumpkin Sale
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EACA Neighbor in Need is holding a Pumpkin Sale at the EAV Farmers Market every Thursday in October from 4-7 p.m.
All net proceeds help provide free home repairs for low-income seniors living in East Atlanta. Pumpkins range in size and cost $5-$20 depending on size. Decorative gourds also available.
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BATL Kroger Community Rewards
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Use Your Kroger Plus Card and Help Your Community!
Kroger will donate money to the BATL Organization - just shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card. Supporting BATL has never been easier! Funds raised from this campaign will be used to restore and maintain the battlefield monuments.
Here's how to enroll your Kroger Plus Card:
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Visit KrogerCommunityRewards.com
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Sign in to your online account, or create an account
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Find and select the NPO number 58394 - BATL Battle of Atlanta Commemoration Organization Inc., and click "Save"
You'll start earning rewards for BATL right away on qualifying purchases made using your Kroger Plus Card. This will not impact the accumulation of Kroger fuel points.
Learn more at KrogerCommunityRewards.com, and thank you for your support.
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Fall EAV Farmers Market Hours
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Continuing through autumn, the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market hours will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Open every Thursday through December 18, the market is located at 561 Flat Shoals Ave across the street from the Midway Pub.
Be sure to come by early and stock up on the best produce, meats, cheeses, breads and other tasty treats!
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Community Day: We Heart The Arts
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Join all your friends and neighbors at Dance 411 for Community Day, an open celebration of the arts and humanities every quarter! "We Heart The Arts" is the first ever health fair and active lifestyle Community Day. Enjoy demo dance classes, nutrition workshops, health screenings, and more!
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Berea Mennonite Church Pumpkin Sale
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Berea Mennonite Church is hosting a pumpkin patch again this year. The church is located at 1088 Bouldercrest Drive.
Stop in and see the farm while you buy your pumpkins and gourds. Say hello to the sheep, goats, chickens, pig and emu (long story). Come on weekends for hot cider and s'mores over the bonfire. More than 85 percent of the proceeds will go to either the Oakleaf Mennonite Farm or the Navajo Nation.
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EAV Beautification Day on Nov. 15
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There is one more EACA-sponsored opportunity this year to contribute to the beauty of the Village! Please join us 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).
- 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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Thanksgiving Dance & Acting Camp
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Keep the kids active and learning during the holiday break! Kids Dance 411's award-winning programs are a great way to boost your child's knowledge of arts and culture. Parents will enjoy an end-of-camp show on the last day too, so bring the camera!
Proudly presented by the Dance 411 Foundation.
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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 | |
The crime reports for the week ending October 11th have been posted. East Atlanta continues to experience far lower than average crime for this time of year. However, there has been a significant increase in armed robberies of late all over the area, particularly in Grant Park. The biggest risk area in our neighborhood continues to be the streets surrounding Portland, especially Stokeswood. Please be extremely cautious walking in this part of our area at night.
In addition to proactive patrols in our community, the EASP works closely with APD and other Security Patrols to share information about crime threats or new patterns of crime. When appropriate, we share this information with the community via our website, Facebook and Twitter.
If you have additional questions, please direct them to easp610@gmail.com,call the EASP at 404-954-1568, or visit easecuritypatrol.com. To join, go to the EASP membership page. |
| 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)
- 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 and 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 and private parties (Price variable, name on booking must be EACA Member). Offer valid only on drop-in classes, monthly membership rates, studio rentals, and 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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