Tree Lighting in North Highland Park on Tues, Dec 8

November 15, 2015

by Robin Ragland How many times have each of us said, “I live in the greatest neighborhood”?  I predict a number of folks will be repeating that phrase throughout the first couple of weeks in December this year. There’s the tree lighting at Murphy’s on Dec 3, the Tour of Homes Dec 5-6, and the…

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Fire Station 19 Santathon on December 12

November 15, 2015

by Lola Carlisle Virginia-Highland’s holiday tradition returns to benefit historic Fire Station 19 on December 12th from 11am – 3:30pm. Kids and parents are invited to enjoy arts and crafts activities and have their photos made with Santa himself. Click here to reserve your spot! Lola Carlisle is a VHCA Board Member.

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Don’t Miss the Santa Speedo Run

November 15, 2015

by Stephen Cohen It’s the most hilarious run of the year – the Atlanta Santa Speedo Run, a charity event that began in 2009 and is now entering its 7th year. This year, the run is raising money for BlazeSports, and it has a goal of $100,000. I stumbled upon it one December, a few…

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Alex Wan’s Latest District 6 Newsletter Includes info on Park Atlanta Meetings

November 9, 2015

The November 5 issue of Alex Wan’s District 6 newsletter includes information on the upcoming Park Atlanta Town Hall meetings and how to submit your concerns and questions. The full newsletter is here: http://eepurl.com/bD7BGf Here’s the portion dealing with the Park Atlanta meetings. PARKatlanta Town Hall Meetings The Transportation Committee of the Atlanta City Council…

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Volunteer Opportunity – Plant 150 Trees in VaHi and Morningside, Sat Nov 14

November 8, 2015

We have a volunteer opportunity to add 150 trees to our neighborhood on Saturday, November 14th (9-11am). 175 volunteers are needed to achieve this goal! Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack #17, along with the Morningside and Virginia-Highland communities and Trees Atlanta, will be planting and mulching over 150 trees in both neighborhoods. This…

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