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GACA Yard Sale - June 8

posted May 22, 2013, 6:18 AM by Greenwood Acres

Sign up now!

The GACA Yard sale scheduled for Saturday June 8, 2013!

There is still time to sign up and join in the neighborhood Yard Sale.

We’re looking for more participants.


GACA Members may participate free of charge.

Non-members can join GACA at only $30 in order to participate.

Work with a friend or neighbor:

If you don’t have many items, do a joint sale with a friend.

Or, ask if you can add some items to one of the sites listed on the back of this sheet.

 

Please use the contact information below to sign up so that we can list all locations. 

Tell me what you will be selling so that we can help you promote sales, i.e. toys, furniture, kids clothing, electronics, house wares, tools, books and records, etc.

Volunteer help needed!! 

Please contact Allan Williamson if available to assist with any of the following:

·         Deliver flyers to all homes in Greenwood Acres after Memorial Day.

·         Spreading the message of this event – We are posting this in the usual websites and community events.

·         Please forward info to your friends and neighbors in other communities. 

·         Share information on your social networks

·         Saturday, June 8, early morning: Distribute green balloons, signs  & maps to all homes hosting a yard sale.

Contact:

Allan WilliamsonSallanWilliamson@Gmail.com – 404-808-9377

Yard Sale coordinator

Greenwood Acres Civic Association


Neighborhood homes participating in the GACA Yard Sale:


·         Julia and Julian Roberts 

·         2876 Guinevere Dr. NE

·         Toys, Clothes, Misc household items, furniture, more

 

·         Pat Schaefer

·         2224 Guinevere Way

·         Children's toys, games, table / chair set, Books, Men's / women's clothes, Maternity clothes, Linens, Household items

 

·         Betty Pace

·         2947 Randolph Rd

·         Many items TBD

 

·         Allan Williamson

·         2920 Randolph Rd

·         Tools, Toys, home furnishings, computers, books, Comic books and Baseball cards

 

·         Sacha Dzuba

·         2195 Greencliff Rd

·         Power tools, yard equipment, books, DVDs, more

 

·         Kim Hummel

·         2854 Greenbrook Way

·         household items, clothes, toys, electronics, books

 

·         Paula Hsu

·         2191 Greencliff Drive,

·         paintings, picture frames, dinner wares, projector, camera, records, Stamp Album, first days stamp collections.

 

Oak Groove Music, Arts and Food Festival - NEW DATE!

posted May 16, 2013, 11:08 AM by Greenwood Acres

The 1st Annual Oak Groove Music, Arts, and Food Festival!

Oak Grove Festival

Sunday May 19, 2013 from 1 to 7 pm.

Vista Grove Plaza, LaVista Road

For details visit http://www.oakgroove.org

The festival promises to bring the community together for fun, friendship and support for the neighborhood. The proceeds from the festival will benefit green space projects along the LaVista/Briarcliff corridor.


The festival features local businesses, artists and entertainers from all of the neighborhoods in and around Oak Grove including, Sagamore Hills, Leafmore, Briarlake, Shallowford, Hawthorne and North Briarcliff.

Vendors will offer artwork and crafts as well as food, beer and wine for sale.

Restaurants will provide free tastings.  Musical performances are scheduled on stage.

A kids’ area will provide bounce houses, crafts and games.

See the website for details on musicians and a schedule.

Community Yard Sale - June 8

posted May 16, 2013, 10:54 AM by Greenwood Acres

Save the date for the GACA Yard sale currently scheduled for Saturday June 8, 2013

Last year’s event was well attended and enjoyed, so we decided to do this again. 

Please use the contact information below to inform us of what you will be selling i.e. toys, furniture, kids clothing, electronics, house wares, tools, books and records, etc.

We would like to include this in all publicity for this neighborhood yard sale.

There will also be signage placed through the neighborhood, provided by Glenda Alexander of “The Alexander Team” Real Estate organization.

GACA Members may participate free of charge.

Non-members can join GACA at only $30 in order to participate.

We encourage your participation.

Contact Information:

Allan Williamson – SallanWilliamson@Gmail.com – 404-808-9377

Greenwood Acres Community Association

Yard Sale coordinator

GACA Backyard Movie Night

posted Apr 17, 2013, 5:58 AM by Greenwood Acres   [ updated Apr 17, 2013, 6:07 AM ]

When: Saturday, April 27 2013
Where: The Vanni's Backyard - 2915 Greenwillow Drive  


Greenwood Acres Civic Association invites you to join us for a 
Backyard Movie Night featuring Disney/Pixar's Toy Story.

The movie will begin at dusk (approximately 8:15).  Guests may arrive as early as 7:30 to socialize with friends and neighbors.

Bring blankets/chairs for seating.

Popcorn, bottled water and juice will be provided for the kids.  Adults may bring their own adult libations and nibbles if you wish.

Adults: $2.00 each
Kids: $1.00 each

Non-members welcomed!  Great time to join GACA and meet your neighbors.  Membership fee is $30 per household.

RSVP to Elizabeth at epetkovich@seligenterprises.com or 404-234-8537

 


Presentation re: Formation of City of Lakeside

posted Apr 12, 2013, 1:31 PM by Greenwood Acres

Join the Lakeside City Alliance for a presentation on the formation of a new city in Northern Dekalb County with special guest, Oliver Porter - Leading expert on the creation of efficient cities and author of "Creating the New City of Sandy Springs: The 21st Century Paradigm"

When: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 7pm - 9pm
Where: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation - Carlos Community Center
2500 Clairmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

After the presentation there will be time set aside to ask questions and to provide feedback  If you wish to pose a question, please send them to info@lakesidealliance.org. Questions submitted in advance will be given priority.

City of Lakeside Feasibility Study Fundraiser

posted Apr 12, 2013, 1:25 PM by Greenwood Acres

If you are interested in donating to a City of Lakeside Feasibility Study, there is a fundraiser on Monday, April 15 from 6:30 - 8:00 at Napoleon's.

DETAILS:
Join Lakeside City Alliance for a Meet-and-Greet and Feasibility Study Fundraiser.
Monday, April 15, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Napoleon's - 2836 LaVista Road, Decatur, GA 30033
Contributions can also be made on their website: www.lakesidealliance.org

DeKalb County Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Event

posted Mar 29, 2013, 12:43 PM by Greenwood Acres   [ updated Mar 29, 2013, 12:46 PM ]

DECATUR – DeKalb County welcomes county residents to participate in the 2013 Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, April 6th, 8 a.m. – noon at the DeKalb County Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30030.

The event, sponsored by Keep DeKalb Beautiful (KDB) and the DeKalb County Sanitation Division, in partnership county residents an opportunity to dispose of their household hazardous wastes properly free of charge.

Household hazardous waste is classified as products that contain potentially dangerous chemicals and are no longer used.  These products should not be mixed with regular trash and can be potentially harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. 

DeKalb County encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to clear their homes of unneeded or unused household hazardous waste and to help keep county landfills and the environment safe for everyone.

The following are lists of items that will and will not be accepted at the event.  Please make sure to bring only items on the items accepted list or they will be turned away 

Items accepted:

  • Aerosols
  • Mercury
  • Batteries
  • Adhesives
  • Flammables
  • lawn-care products
  • Automotive products
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Photo chemicals
  • Hobby and artists supplies
  • Paints and paint-related products
  • Cleaners and swimming pool chemicals
Items NOT accepted:
  • Bio-hazardous/Bio-medical waste
  • Agricultural waste
  • Ammunition
  • Explosives
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Radioactive materials
  • Non-hazardous waste

The event is free for DeKalb residents; IDs are required and early arrival is recommended. Residents are limited to 10 gallons of paint per vehicle. No commercial vehicles will be allowed.

If you have questions about the event or would like to volunteer, please contact Keep DeKalb Beautiful at (404) 371-2654 or kdb@dekalbcountyga.gov


Content on this page has been copied from the DeKalb County website: http://web.co.dekalb.ga.us/portals/news-room/a_release.asp?filePK=1828

Oak Grove Music, Arts and Food Festival

posted Mar 27, 2013, 7:09 AM by Greenwood Acres   [ updated Mar 27, 2013, 7:11 AM ]

The 1st Annual Oak Groove Music, Arts, and Food Festival!

Oak Grove Festival

Sunday May 5, 2013 from 1 to 7 pm.

Vista Grove Plaza, LaVista Road

For details visit http://www.oakgroove.org

The festival promises to bring the community together for fun, friendship and support for the neighborhood. The proceeds from the festival will benefit green space projects along the LaVista/Briarcliff corridor.


The festival features local businesses, artists and entertainers from all of the neighborhoods in and around Oak Grove including, Sagamore Hills, Leafmore, Briarlake, Shallowford, Hawthorne and North Briarcliff.

Vendors will offer artwork and crafts as well as food, beer and wine for sale.

Restaurants will provide free tastings.  Musical performances are scheduled on stage.

A kids’ area will provide bounce houses, crafts and games.

See the website for details on musicians and a schedule.


Lakeside City Alliance Public Hearing

posted Feb 22, 2013, 12:50 PM by Greenwood Acres   [ updated Feb 22, 2013, 12:52 PM ]

Join the Lakeside City Alliance  for a Public Hearing on the Formation of a New City in Northern DeKalb County
 
WHEN: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Briarlake Baptist Church - Sanctuary
3715 LaVista Road,  Decatur, GA 30033
 
Members of the Lakeside City Alliance Will Answer Your Questions and Listen to Your Comments
 
In order to allow time for all to participate, comments and questions will be limited to two (2) minutes. 
Meeting attendees will be allowed to ask additional questions and to make additional comments once others attending the meeting have had an opportunity to participate. 

If you cannot attend, please send your comments or questions to info@lakesidealliance.org
 
Visit the Alliance website: lakesidealliance.org
“Like” on Facebook: facebook.com/LakesideCityAllianceGa
Follow on Twitter:      twitter.com/city_lakeside
Join the discussion on the Yahoo! Group Page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lakesidealliance/

Court Watch Training

posted Feb 15, 2013, 8:59 AM by Greenwood Acres

Court Watch is a program sponsored by the DeKalb District Attorney's Officer wherein DeKalb residents demonstrate a united front against crime by attending court sessions together in order to provide transparency in the courtroom, accountability of criminal justice agencies, and increased community involvement and confidence in the criminal justice system.

Saturday, February 23, 2013
Registration & Breakfast 9:00 am
Training 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Presented by Disctrict Attorney Robert James
DeKalb County District Attorney's Office
556 North McDonough St.
Administration Bldg.  - Suite 700
Decatur, GA 30030
4th Floor Media Room

RSVP REQUIRED
404-687-7179
Breakfast is complimentary

Topics Include:
Court Watch Training
The New Code Compliance complaint & Enforcement Process

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