We did it! Thanks for everyone’s sweat and tears on Saturday! We had over 400 volunteers help us install the playground equipment, plant the Cunard Memorial Garden, and beautify John Howell Park. Volunteers came from as far away as Seattle, Washington and from Canton, Marietta and Flowery Branch, too! We were especially touched to have…
Read MoreIN MEMORY Aaron Gross, long-time resident, active member of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association and former chair of Summerfest, passed away on Saturday, November 8. We will all miss Aaron. He was a vital part of our neighborhood. Please send your thoughts and prayers to his wife, Josephine. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made…
Read MoreDownload PDF (2.5 MB) – Build a playground at John Howell Park – Meet your new board of directors (bios) – Dramatic transformation of Piedmont Park continues with the help of VHCA challenge grant – Public menorah lighting, by Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman – President’s address, by Kevin Cronin (Summerfest funds raised; $46K in grants to…
Read MoreMany thanks to the hundreds of friends, residents and restaurants who joined the Virginia-Highland neighborhood in the Heartfelt Benefit Dinner on Tuesday, October 21 to honor the Cunard family. A portion of the proceeds from the following restaurants will go toward building the Cunard Memorial Playground in John Howell Park. American Roadhouse Atkins Park Caramba…
Read MoreBROKEN SIDEWALK? WE CAN HELP! by Chip Gallagher Imagine taking a nice stroll from Amsterdam to Ponce on any side of the street in Virginia Highland. Now imagine that the sidewalk you’re on is perfectly smooth and pedestrian friendly: no cracks, no missing pavers, no sink holes. One of our main projects this fiscal year…
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