John Howell Park Construction Nears Completion
By: David Brandenberger and Jack White, VHCA Parks Committee The construction activity at the western end of John Howell Park is almost complete. The new granite walls on three sides of the volleyball courts are finished, new columns have been built along Virginia, and the steps that lead to the courts from the street along Arcadia…
Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes Committee Thanks 2014 Sponsors
The 2014 Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes is only three short weeks away. With ticket sales already booming and our sponsorships locked in, our 2014 tour promises to be another successful neighborhood event. This year we have a total of 75 business/individual sponsors and have raised $35,000 to fund important neighborhood initiatives. THIS IS INCREDIBLE! In…
Inman Frosty 5K Road Race Set for December 13
You’re invited to run – in Virginia-Highland and along the Beltline – to benefit Inman Middle School students and teachers. Experienced runners, beginners, and families are welcome. Runners with strollers stay to the back, please. 5K begins at 9 A.M. Early registration is $25, ‘day of’ registration is $30. Check-in and number distribution begins at…
VaHi Safety Team Report: November 11, 2014
By: John Wolfinger Medical Marijuana Granted, this issue really has nothing to do with public safety, but – this is an issue that personally affects our own APD Sergeant Chris Clark. Sergeant Clark’s work affects most everyone in VaHi somehow, as he is the lead Officer in our off-duty patrol service, the FBAC (Fight Back Against…
VaHi Safety Team Report: October 30, 2014
By: John Wolfinger Bicycle Thievery Interesting article about securing bicycles against theft- not being a bike owner myself, I always thought that U-locks were the way to go for protection. Not so – according to this article. Interesting article about securing bicycles against theft- not being a bike owner myself, I always thought that U-locks were…
Say Hello to the Orme Park Turtles!
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Lola Carlisle for the pictures included in this article. Sometimes good things happen to people who wait. Other times they happen to people who take action. In June, VaHi resident Paige Cucchi and her husband Sean witnessed a snapping turtle laying her eggs in the middle of the walking path on…
Taste of Atlanta Comes to Midtown October 24-26
More than 90 of Atlanta’s best restaurants will participate in this year’s Taste of Atlanta, to be held October 24-26 in Midtown at Tech Square. With eateries featured from both inside and outside the perimeter, festival-goers will be able to savor truly authentic flavors that represent every corner of the city. New this year, to…
Battle of the Burgers Returns to VaHi
The Battle of the Burgers returns to John Howell Park this Saturday October 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 2014 marks the event’s fifth year as up to 25 of your favorite Atlanta restaurants fire up their grills and compete for the best burger title. Attendees can look forward to savoring signature burgers, while…
It’s Almost Time to Tour!
YES! It’s finally Autumn in VaHi and the air is cooler, the leaves are falling AND the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes committee is in FULL SWING preparing for our neighborhood’s next big event. The 2014 Tour of Homes is set for the first weekend in December, Saturday and Sunday the 6th and 7th. Our committee…
Agenda: October VHCA Monthly Board and General Meeting
Following is the tentative agenda for the Monday October 13 monthly Board/General meeting of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association: Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Welcome from Reverend Zachary Thompson Police & Fire Dept. representatives: Zone 6 City of Atlanta officials; other public officials & municipal representatives Variances V-14–200; 841 Virginia Circle (SW corner of De…
VaHi Safety Team Report: October 12, 2014
Please Save These Dates Saturday, October 18th: This is the date for the annual neighborhood clean up organized by the Keep VaHi Beautiful committee. Meet before 8:30 a.m. on the patio of the American Roadhouse for coffee and breakfast sandwiches, and get assignments for where to go to pick up trash/litter. Bring along your gloves, a scraper for removing…
City Council District 6 Newsletter: October 2, 2014
Click here to read City Councilmember Alex Wan’s latest newsletter, including updates on: Important Voter Information (including information on early/advance/absentee voting) 2015 Proposed Infrastructure Bond Update Cheshire Farm Trail Now Open 2014 Forever Young Ball Neighborhood Spotlight: Ansley Park
20th Anniversary Tour of Homes Set for December 6-7
Mark your calendars now for the 2014 VaHi Tour of Homes – the 20th anniversary of one of the best home tours in Atlanta – set for Saturday and Sunday December 6-7. This year’s tour will showcase seven homes and the Church of Our Saviour on N. Highland Ave. across from the firehouse, with each stop including a food tasting from…
VaHi Safety Report: September 29, 2014
By: John Wolfinger A Flasher Among Us There have been two different reports of a flasher in the neighborhood. The first report on the 9/27 NextDoor and VHLIST message boards from Brookridge Drive at Orme Park describes the suspect vehicle as a gold Honda Odyssey minivan that drove back and forth until he exposed himself in front of…
Druid Hills Child Development Center Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Passing along the following from our friends at the Druid Hills Child Development Center… The mission of the Druid Hills Child Development Center is to develop children socially, emotionally and cognitively, to encourage their curiosity, and to help them realize their full potential. We define quality as an environment that inspires children’s natural curiosity and…
15th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale Set for This Saturday October 4
This year, Trees Atlanta’s Annual Tree Sale—its fifteenth!—will be held at the nearby Carter Center. This new venue offers more space for the 1,500+ plants available for sale, as well as much more available parking. The Tree Sale & Jamboree, held rain or shine, will offer trees, shrubs, perennials, and tree-safe vines for sale. It’s…
Volunteers Needed for Keep Virginia-Highland Beautiful Fall Clean Up
Passing along the following from our friends at Keep Virginia-Highland Beautiful… Join residents and business owners in a fall cleanup of the neighborhood. This is the kick-off for our efforts to having N. Highland Avenue looking in top shape for the upcoming holiday season. For Volunteers: Meet in front of American Roadhouse restaurant (coffee and…
VaHi Celebrates Atlanta Streets Alive
Kudos to the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition for putting on another outstanding Atlanta Streets Alive event yesterday. Four hours of un-motorized bliss and plenty of fun activities and events for people on foot, bicycle, rollerblades, etc. to participate in. A broken foot prevented your fearless reporter from cycling the event this time, but I was able…
Let’s Bring Some Fall Color to The Triangle Island Park
Please join us at the Virginia-Highland triangle island park (in front of Taco Mac) on Saturday morning, October 11 to help with light weeding and fall planting. We will start at 10 AM, but feel free to come by any time before noon. We will have some tools on hand, but please bring gloves and spades…
Horizon Theatre Invites VaHi Residents to Check Out Their Current Production
Passing along the following from our friends at Horizon Theatre in Little Five Points… Just down the street in neighboring Little Five Points, Horizon Theatre has been producing plays for Atlanta audiences for 30 years. Committed to connecting people and their communities, we are consistently on the front end, helping to carve out the local…
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