VaHi Safety Team Report: October 14, 2013

October 14, 2013

By: John Wolfinger Neighborhood Cleanup Planned for Nov. 2 Keep Virginia Highland Beautiful, an independent coalition of concerned businesses and residents, has announced a community fall cleanup on Saturday morning, November 2, from 8 AM until Noon. Meet at the patio of the American Roadhouse restaurant at 8 AM for coffee and pastries and to get assignments to…

Mark Your Calendars: 2013 Tour of Homes Set For December 7-8

October 14, 2013

By: Angelika Taylor, Tour Chair What an incredible year it’s been in Virginia-Highland! We’ve enjoyed Summerfest, ran numerous road races, hosted Streets Alive – twice, battled burgers, and now it’s time for the next exciting event in our community. It’s almost time for the 2013 Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes which will be held Saturday and…

Atlanta Pride Festival Returns to Piedmont Park This Weekend

October 11, 2013

Atlanta Pride Festival returns this weekend with a variety of events in and around Piedmont Park. This is a major festival event with 35-45,000 attendees expected on Saturday and 45-50,000 more on Sunday. Click here for a document from festival organizers that includes information on street closings, neighborhood parking, deployment of on and off-duty APD…

Top Ranked Inman Softball Team Surges Into Playoffs

October 9, 2013

Passing this info along from VaHi resident Mark Arnold. When I told Mark we’d be glad to help promote this in hopes of drumming up some support, he replied: “The parent turn-out has actually been great!  Lots of fans this year which has not been the case in past years. My motives are somewhat selfish,…

Battle of the Burgers Returns to John Howell Park This Saturday

October 8, 2013

The fourth annual Battle of the Burgers returns to John Howell Park this Saturday October 12 from 11 AM – 6 PM. The event features a Best Burger in Atlanta contest in which up to 25 purveyors of fine burgers will compete, including local entrants American Roadhouse, Murphy’s, Highland Tap and Taco Mac. The event…