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Are y'all loving the sunshine like me???  Sorry for the late email but I've been with my Aunt and Uncle at Emory Midtown Hospital all day today.   If you are a person that prays.... please pray for a speedy recovery for my Uncle Chuck!  He had his larynx removed due to throat cancer this week and it is not a fun recovery.

 

We have lots of great events, camps, sports, fitness and general news announcements from all of YOU below!   I also am throwing one last giveaway in for the week.   Ihave 2 pair of passes to see Sylvestor Stallone's new movie.  See details below so that you can enter to win!

 

Congratulations to my friend Carla Thornton White for winning the prize from Lake Pointe! Have a great weekend everyone!

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2 Pair of Free movie passes for new Stallone movie

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: Monday, January 28, 2013 - 7:30 PM; Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16; 261 19th St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30363

 

Synopsis:

After watching their respective partners die, a cop and a hitman form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.

Rated R for strong violence, bloody images, language, some nudity and brief drug use
Here's how to win:
  1. Go to The Aha! Connection Facebook Page
  2. Enter a comment on the post about this contest explaining that you are an Aha! Subscriber and why you want to win!
  3. The CEO of prizes will choose a winner on the evening of 1/19/13 (Saturday)
  4. Passes will be emailed to the winners when they are announced.

Good luck!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Pebble Tossers' Project Ideas in honor of MLK, Jr. Day of Service:

pebble_tossers_org_registeredPebble Tossers' sister organization, GivingPoint: Join others for a School Beautification Project, King Middle School, 545 Hill Street, Atlanta, GA 30312. Monday, January 21, 2013 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Click here for registration details.

HandsOn Atlanta: Select from hundreds of weekend projects on their website.

Atlanta History Center, free admission January 21, 2013.

The King Center: Events Thursday, January 17th- Monday, January 21st

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Moms in Prayer International is calling all Moms!

moms in prayerCalling all Moms! Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the job of parenting? Do you worry about your children? Come experience God's peace and hope when you pray alongside other moms. Moms in Prayer International, formerly Moms In Touch, is an international organization who's mission is to impact children and schools worldwide by gathering mothers to pray. Join our local group of Dunwoody moms who are praying for their children and the schools they attend (public and private). We meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-10:15am at a rotation of homes in the Georgetown neighborhood. Please note that no childcare is available for this at this time. Please contact Eleanor Remigailo at (404) 428-8217 or remigailo@mindspring.com for information. We'd love for you to join us if it's possible! For more information about Moms in Prayer International, visit www.MomsInPrayer.org.

 

MJCCA Israel Trip Meeting

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Sunday, January 27
12:00 - 1:00 pm
MJCCA at Zaban Park
5342 Tilly Mill Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

All are invited to an Information Meeting to learn more about the MJCCA's upcoming Trip to Israel which will take place, June 12 - 25, 2013. This trip will be led by Rabbi Brian Glusman and Rabbi Mark Zimmerman. This Read More »

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Contact:

Rabbi Brian Glusman
(678)812-4161
Rabbi.Glusman@atlantajcc.org

 

10th Annual Taste of Dunwoody presented by TRC Staffing Services

Please join us for the 10th annual Taste of Dunwoody presented by TRC Staffing Services. Friday, February 15, at the Westin Perimeter. All proceeds benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Yacht Rock Revue will be our fabulous entertainment with over 20 local restaurants sharing their fare. DjQ will end the evening late night! www.choa.org/tod

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Contact:

Jill Wirka
(404)825-0949
jill.wirka@att.net

 

Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis Guest "Beer"ista!

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Come wrap up your MLK Jr. holiday weekend with us as the Mayor of Dunwoody, Mike Davis, guest bartends at our neighborhood pub, O'Brian's, serving it up to benefit LLS!

Who: Dunwoody Community
What: "Fun"raiser for LLS (Leukemia Lymphoma Society) and its Team in Training
Where: O'Brian's Tavern
When: January 21, 2013 - 6-9PM (MLK Jr. Day)
Why: LLS shares its research with ALL cancers ~ we all benefit!
In of honor patients battling and strong survivors; In Memory of Past Fighters

Inspired by his daughter, Emily Lamos, a 5-year ALL survivor (click here learn more), Mayor Davis will be pouring ales, lagers, and pilsners to support the efforts of LLS and Team in Training in funding cancer research. Read More »

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Contact:

Jill Heineck
(404)531-3208
jill@heineckandcompany.com

 

Sign Up Now for Heart Screens for Teens and Baseline Concussion Testing Event at Dunwoody HS on February 2

hsft_home_imageTeen athletes take note: affordable "Heart Screens for Teens" echocardiogram screening and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) concussion baseline testing will be available at Dunwoody High School on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Make an appointment today for Heart Screens for Teens, offered from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or CHOA concussion baseline testing, offered from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Heart Screens for Teens echocardiograms are $65 per teen; CHOA baseline concussion testing is $10 per teen. Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E49A8AC29A57-heart. Read More »

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Contact:

Owen Firebaugh
(770)673-0986
ofirebaugh@gmail.com

 

Free 2 Hour Intro to Remarkable Relationships Clinic

Remarkable Relationships Clinic
A 23-week "I'm All In!" package of skill-building and practice

Would you like more ease and warmth in your relationships? Do you sometimes get sucked into the vortex of judging, blaming, or criticizing? Is there just too much drama in your life? Do you find you keep putting your foot in your mouth Or instead clamming up to keep the peace?

If you answered YES to any of the above, it may be time to get a "tune-up" for your Read More »

Contact:

Faye Landey
(404)863-3289
fayelandey@gmail.com

 
 

Peachtree Quiz Bowl Team ties with Kittredge to win Regional Academic Quiz Bowl Competition

pcms academic bowlCongratulations to the PCMS Academic Quiz Bowl team and Coach Carole Dunn. AQB members Patrick Clinch, Ryan Wirtz, Katrina Balga, Nate Lee, Alex Eldridge, Jacob Starks, Ruzan Daruwalla, Nathan Stefanik, and Noah Covey took PCMS to first place in the regional tournament last Saturday, in a tie with Kittredge Charter Elementary, the PCMS team will go on to compete in the state tournament at Georgia College on January 26.

 

 

Atlanta Academy $10,000 Cash or Tuition Raffle

Who wouldn't want to win $10,000? Enter the Atanta Academy 2013 Raffle for your chance to win your choice of $10,000 or 1 Year FREE Tuition for an Atlanta Academy student in grade K-8th.

Tickets: $25 for individual tickets or five for $100.00 and only 1500 tickets will be sold.

Drawing to be held at the Atlanta Academy Denim & Diamonds Gala and Auction on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Winner need not be present to win.

See official rules and purchase your raffle tickets online at www.atlantaacademy.com or at the Read More »

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Dunwoody Springs Elementary Prospective Parent Coffee - February 3rd 2:00-4:00pm

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Dunwoody Springs Elementary School is our school of choice, and we would love to tell you why!

You are invited to a neighborhood coffee at the Spalding Lake Neighborhood Clubhouse to meet Principal, Ivy Freeman, staff members and other parents eager to talk about our positive experiences in the wonderful elementary school in our district.
There are many options for your child's education. Please join us to ask questions and learn more about our neighborhood school. Read More »

Contact:

(770)393-8657
nweidle@comcast.net

 

 

Schiff Preschool of Temple Emanu-El Registration

logoRegistration for the 2013-2014 school year begins January 24! Schiff Preschool of Temple Emanu-El provides a REform Jewish early childhood education, integrating Jewish values, beliefs and history into a complete preschool curriculum. Our creative curriculum enhances self-esteem and encourages social, emotional, physical and academic growth. We provide a stimulating educational experience in a safe, nurturing environment. Schiff has 2, 3, 4 or 5 day programs for students aged 15 months through 5 years. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, contact Director, Sheila Purdin.

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Contact:

Sheila Purdin
(770)352-9303
spurdin@temple-emanuel.net

 

 
 

OPEN Try Outs for Dunwoody UMC Farm Soccer Academy Spring Teams

soccerball1600Dunwoody United Methodist Church Farm Soccer Academy invites the community to OPEN TRY-OUTS for the following spring teams: U10 Boys (8-9 years), U11 Girls (9-10 years), U12 Girls (10-11 years). All interested players are welcome.

SATURDAY, 1/26
11am-1pm
Dunwoody United Methodist Church
1548 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

The Dunwoody UMC Farm Academy provides a developmental bridge between recreational Read More »

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Contact:

Michelle Spitz, Asst. Director, Leisure Ministry
(770)394-0675
michelle.spitz@dunwoodyumc.org

 

Travel basketball - 8th grader try out information

Dunwoody - The Skill Factory is holding tryouts for its 2013 travel team at All Saints Dunwoody.

Tryouts begin Feb 24th at 5 pm. There will be open gym for scrimmage play on the 9th, 16th, and 23rd of February.

Full time commitments only.

Contact:

Steve Hickey
(404)374-2999
hickeysd1@yahoo.com

 

Jr. Wildcats Volleyball Program

dunwoodywildcatsThe Dunwoody Jr. Wildcats are now registering girls for their Spring volleyball program.

The three-week program will run March 11-27 on Mondays and Wednesdays (6 sessions) at the Dunwoody High School Gym from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The sessions are open to rising fourth- through eighth-graders and will help players develop their skills on the court through group drills and competitive play. The cost is $95 per player.

For more information, contact Jr. Wildcats director Steve Goldin at 770-330-5532 or by email Read More »

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Contact:

Steve Goldin
(770)330-5532
sgoldin106@aol.com

 

Yoga Posies for Kids at All Saints Catholic Church

Yoga Posies now being offered at The Activities Center at All Saints

Tuesdays 1:15-2:15 (ages 3-6)
January 15 - April 16
$120

The Yoga Posies program at All Saints is brought to you by Natalie Leach, trained in both Read More »

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Contact:

Danielle Miller
(770)393-3255
activities@allsaints.us

 

Dunwoody Nature Center's Summer Camp Line-up is here!

Registration is right around the corner, beginning February 1st for members and February 15th for non-members. All of our dates, themes and complete descriptions of our camps are available from our website at http://www.dunwoodynature.org/Summer-Camps or here:

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For 2013, the Nature Center will be introducing several new camps including "The Science of Read More »

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Summer Camp at Schiff Preschool of Temple Emanu-El

Summer Camp at Schiff Registration Time!

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Contact:

Sheila Purdin
(770)352-9303
spurdin@temple-emanuel.net

 

Exciting Science, Art, Technology and Robotics camps in Dunwoody!

logomini1With over 1700 children in camp last summer you can rest assured that this will be the favorite camp your child does all summer! We offer exciting and educational camps for children from 3-14. Come see our fabulous new facility in Dunwoody! Also in MANY locations throughout the Atlanta Area.

A sampling of our subjects are:

*Science Only
o Rocket ships and Dinosaurs
o Blast off
o Spies and Sleuths and CSI
*Science and Technology
o Technically Icky Read More »

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Contact:

(770)455-1980
fun@imaginethatfun.com

 
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