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Happy Friday Y'all!
First let me announce that The Dunwoody Bakery is giving away Free Cookies or Ice Cream today, Friday January 11th, open until 6pm! Go to The Dunwoody Bakery before 6 today if you want more details!
Wow! I'm amazed at the number of Community News Submissions we have this week. I think I have them all in this email and haven't left anyone off. I've organized by categories below to hopefully make it easier and I've also added a link to the Oscar Nominations because I think it's fun to see which movies and stars are up for the Academy Awards!
Please know that Leigh and I work very hard to make sure everything is stored on the website so that you can easily find anything that I put in an email somewhere on the website. Often times in order to shorten emails I'll provided a "read more" link to take you to full articles, pictures, and videos that are stored on the website. I encourage you to use the website to search for events, school information, books, recommendations, camps and more!
I'm going to be changing things around a bit on the last email of the week on Fridays in order to try to make things as organized as possible.
Also, soon I'm going to be sending out an "update your profile" request to everyone so that I can better serve YOU...our Aha! Subscribers. I'm finding more and more of you live outside of Dunwoody so I'm investigating ways to help everyone with better information about your communities!
Enjoy the weekend....weather forecast for tomorrow includes a high of 72!
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Best Picture:
"Beasts of the Southern Wild"
"Silver Linings Playbook"
"Zero Dark Thirty"
"Lincoln"
"Les Miserables"
"Life of Pi"
"Amour"
"Django Unchained"
"Argo"
Best Supporting Actor: Read More »
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Peachtree Charter Middle School invites all parents of 5th graders to an
informational coffee to learn more about PCMS and what you need to know to
prepare a rising 6th grader who might attend PCMS.
The informational coffees will be at the following times at PCMS
DATES:
Tuesday, January 15 at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, January 15 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 3 at 2 p.m.
Coffees will be 1 hour including a school tour.
Meet in the PCMS Media Center.
There are 3 different times available for you to attend. If you and a spouse
are not able to attend together you can choose an option that best fits your
work schedule. You will receive information about the summer bridge program
offered to 6th graders to transition to PCMS, typical 6th grade schedules,
band/orchestra/choral offerings, daily PE, and the accelerated math program.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions to the school's principal and
teachers.
Tours of PCMS are offered to parents by appointment if you are not able to
attend one of the coffees.
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Please come to our Parent Coffee/Open House to learn more about our wonderful preschool program; named a Program of Excellence from the North Georgia Conference of United Methodist Churches. We admit children from 9 months to five years (pre-k). Our open house hours are:
Tuesday, January 15th, 9:30-11:00
We look forward to sharing our school with you and answering any questions you have.
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Mary Trompeter
(770)393-3478
maryt@winterschapel.org
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 Please join us for our Private Pre-K and Kindergarten Pre-Registration Tours each Wednesday in January and February!
General information presentations occur at 10:00am with a group classroom tour to follow.
Please indicate which the birth date(s) of your child(ren) with your RSVP.
This event is for parents, so please make child care arrangements for your family.
RSVP by the Tuesday prior by sending an email to office@primrosedunwoody.com or by calling 770.396.8266.
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(770)396-8266
office@primrosedunwoody.com
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 How much do you enjoy reading?
Do you just love to open a new book and step into another world?
Share your love of reading by donating books from your own library or come shopping to expand your library!
Kingsley Charter Elementary School will be hosting a Book Bonanza Sale
March 13th - March 15th
If you would like to donate books, please drop books off at Kingsley Elementary School (Brendon Drive) or contact via email for pickup request. Donations are accepted in the front (more...)
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 Please spread the word...on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00pm, Chesnut Charter Elementary School is hosting a Prospective Parents night in the school Media Center. Parents of rising Pre-K and Kindergarten students as well as any parents interested in learning more about Chesnut Charter are invited to attend. They will have the opportunity to meet our principal, assistant principal and faculty members as well as learn more about our wonderful school.
Please contact Terri Young at terri_young1@comcast.net or 770-457-1519 with any questions. No RSVP required. Please note this is an adults only event!
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 If you want to learn more about autism spectrum disorders, this event is filled with information for parents, teachers, counselors, and paraprofessionals for helping children and families with life on the Spectrum. I am privileged to be asked to be a speaker at this wonderful event.
When: Feb. 27-28 2013
Where: Gwinnette Convention Center
Registration
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 WHEN - SATURDAY, 1.26.13 @ 7:00PM (doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00)
WHERE - STEVE'S LIVE MUSIC, 234 Hilderbrand Drive * Sandy Springs, GA 30328
TICKETS $20 PER PERSON
Click to purchase tickets
THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT, so purchase your tickets soon!
You don't want to miss this event in Sandy Springs! Besides amazing music, there will be a silent auction, with great items, including a trip to Africa; great food, with many vegetarian options, and drinks. If you haven't been to Steve's Live Music yet, come check it out. It is like having Eddie's Attic right here in our back yard. (more...)
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 The Annie Moses Band will perform at Dunwoody Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 15 at 7:30 pm. The Annie Moses Band has earned numerous awards and achievements that testify to the depth of their artistic ability, while collectively creating a blend of captivating styles of classical, jazz, folk and even frisson of Celtic. You can preview their music online at www.youtube.com/anniemosesband.
Dunwoody Baptist Church is located at 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338.
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 Dunwoody Fine Art Association Unveils Work of Local Artists at Local Businesses and at New Pop Up Gallery-The Dunwoody Fine Art Assn. is teaming up with 30 local Dunwoody businesses to celebrate the arts and highlight the work of local artists. During February, original works by local artists will be displayed on the walls of supporting businesses and along the course of a special "art Walk" through the community. These and other art appreciation activities will culminate on Sat. Feb. 23 with a Grand Opening of the new Dunwoody Fine Art Assn. Gallery in the courtyard of the Dunwoody Village Shopping Center behind Fresh Market. "Our goal is to bring awareness of the arts (more...)
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Kick Up Your Kilt at the Tartan Trot!
Now is t he time to register for what has become a Dunwoody winter tradition: the seventh annual Tartan Trot 5K/10K at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church! This USATF Peachtree qualifier race on Saturday, February 2nd features kilts, bagpipes, free race photos to registered runners, and even baked goods for the winners! This family-friendly event also includes a one-mile Fun Run AND a Tot Trot. However, the greatest thing about Tartan Trot is what continues to happen long after the finish line has been crossed. Funds raised are used for local, national, and international outreach efforts - such as Family Promise here in Dunwoody, Habitat for Humanity, Stop Hunger Now, Honduras Outreach International, and Mountain T.O.P. in the Appalachians of Tennessee.
New this year: Tartan Trot and MINI are sponsoring a "Fill the MINI" shoe drive in a mission to collect new and gently used athletic shoes for local agencies. Our MINI will be parked at the Dunwoody Tavern on Saturday night, January 12, so toss in some athletic shoes and then come inside for music by the Bruce Jones Band, beginning at 8:30. Also, on Saturday, January 26 from 11:00 - 3:00, visit our parked MINI (more...)
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 Financial Peace University
at Dunwoody Methodist Church
1548 Mt. Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA
This Financial Peace course starts February 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Young Adult area and meets once a week for nine weeks. Class is $96 for individual or couple. Child care options available onsite.
For more information contact Kari Downing at 770-265-6278 or kari.downing@comcast.net
"If you will live like no one else, later you can LIVE like no one else!" Dave Ramsey's words, and we have a team of well-versed, experienced leaders who will be charting and staying the course with you "to beat debt ... and be on the path to building wealth." Talk to others; visit the website. It works.
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 Its Resolution Season!
Did you resolve to get organized, eat better or take better care of your skin this year?
These vendors will be on hand to offer their services and products that will help you reach your goals for 2013!
Robin Horne will be offering Rodan + Fields Dermatologists skin care demos and consultations.
Tracey Nies with orgaNIESed will be available to answer your questions about home and office organization or set up a consultation at your home! Read More »
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Robin Horne
(404)966-5228
robinhorne@att.net
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Last year thousands of people gathered for this legendary event known as Oysterfest. This day long festival will feature live music from local bands, DJs, cold beer and other beverages, and TONS of fresh raw, steamed, and fried oysters with plenty of cocktail sauce and crackers.
Live Performances from:
2pm - Smothered and Covered
4pm - Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics
6pm - Sunset Strip
8pm - Dirk Quinn Band
Plus DJs all day long
Our raw oysters are flown in fresh from Connecticut (Blue Point Oysters) and Prince Edward Island (Malpleque Oysters). Our huge fried and steamed oysters are straight from the Texas coast. Be sure and try some of our delicious fried shrimp while you are there!
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Jennifer Arnoldi
jen@spiralentertainment.com
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 Cross and Crown Lutheran Church 4276 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd. Chamblee, Georgia 30341 Located just blocks from 285 inside the perimeter.
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We will be selling gently used spring/summer and limited winter Children's clothing (sizes 3 months through size 16 ) and designer Juniors through size 5, toys, books, games, DVD's, software, accessories, baby equipment, athletic gear, bikes, and more. If children use it, we probably sell it.
THURSDAY
February 7
9:00 - 6:00 NO children until noon - except newborns in baby sling or . kids over 10 years old.
FRIDAY
February 8 Read More »
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Jane
(404)661-4949
info@kidresales.com
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 On January 20, Congregation Ariel will honor Dunwoody business owners:
Jason and Leanne Kaplan of Kaplan Orthodontics
and
Harold and Lora Schroeder of Harold Alan Photographers
for their commitment and contributions to the Ariel community.
Join us for "A Night at the Races" with live action horse races, music, delicious food and drink.
Win chances at awesome raffle prizes and enjoy a great evening of fun while we honor these special people.
RSVP to attend the event or send a special message to our honorees!
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Karen Chen
(770)390-9071
chen_atl@yahoo.com
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 An important business meeting... your daughter's wedding toast... selling to potential clients... to get your message across you need to speak clearly and with a purpose. Dunwoody Toastmasters can help you become the effective communicator you've always wanted to be. Plus we provide mentors, constructive feedback and a supportive environment.
Our members include attorneys, entrepreneurs, engineers, marketing professionals, reinsurance underwriters, stay-at-home moms, creative directors, meeting planners and more. Attend as a guest for free (no speaking necessary). Meetings are Fridays at 7:30am in Dunwoody so it won't conflict with your work schedule.
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Becky Taylor (Toastmasters Member)
(404)402-5221
vppr-6301@toastmastersclubs.org
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 The Dunwoody Extreme Sports Club at Dunwoody Elementary would like to invite the Dunwoody Community on our 9th ski and snowboard trip. Join us Saturday, January 25th at Chattahoochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Daily per person rates are $50 lift ticket only, $60 ticket lift/ski rental, or $70 lift ticket/snowboard rental. Multiple day passes are available. We will also be hosting local dry slope practice sessions on MLK weekend. This is a great opportunity for novice participants to learn the basics or for mom and dad to get their "ski legs" back. Please contact Trey White of Southern School of Snow Sports (SSSS) for registration details and sign-up information.
See you on the slopes!
Trey White: snowmuchfun@bellsouth.net
Jenn Mattison: Jennifer_S_Mattison@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us
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Trey White
snowmuchfun@bellsouth.net
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 The Daffodil Dash is a 1mile & 5K Run/Walk in memory of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust. This race is organized by the Am Yisrael Chai! Teen Initiative. The race raises awareness and funds for Holocaust Education and for children suffering in humanitarian crises in the world today. Proceeds benefit Am Yisrael Chai!, a non profit Holocaust Education and Awareness organization, as well as "Kids for Kids" and "The Global Class," organizations helping children and families in remote villages in Darfur and South Sudan. The race will be held on Sunday, March 3rd and will start at Georgia Perimeter College and end at the Abe Besser Holocaust Memorial at the Marcus Jewish Community Center in Dunwoody where a Holocaust Survivor speaker as well as a refugee from Darfur, Sudan will bring their messages of hope, survival and the importance of tolerance. The Daffodil Dash is the kick off event for Georgia Genocide Prevention and Awareness month 2013.
Sunday March 3rd, 2013 Registration at 8:30am; 5K Run/walk at 9:30am; 1 mile Run/Walk at 9:45am. Register online at www.daffodildash.org
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Andrea Videlefsky
(770)604-9511
amyisraelchaiatlanta@gmail.com
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St. Luke's Presbyterian Church is a 40-year old congregation of the Presbyterian church (U.S.A.) in the heart of Dunwoody, Georgia. With over 800 members, our church is dedicated to an active outreach ministry which supports our local, national and international partners.
On February 2, 2013, an anticipated 1,500 runners will gather to the sound of bagpipes to compete in the 2013 Tartan Trot 5K/10K race. The Tartan Trot is a fast growing Dunwoody road race event featuring two qualifying races. Go to www.tartantrot.com to register for this event. (more...)
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