Celebration of Ryan Hidinger’s Life Scheduled for Sunday
Ryan Hidinger, chef at Staplehouse restaurant and co-founder with his wife Jennifer of The Giving Kitchen – a nonprofit that provides assistance to metro Atlanta restaurant workers in financial need – passed away last week after a year long struggle with cancer. You can read more about Ryan and why so many people were saddened…
Memorial Service Scheduled for Former VaHi Taco Mac Manager Paul Reed
Many Virginia-Highland residents will recall Paul Reed who for several years was a manager at the Taco Mac location at Virginia and N. Highland avenues. Paul passed away last week from complications related to the diabetes he’d struggled with recently. Paul was a wonderful man, with a heart and sense of humor to match his…
Toscano & Sons Opens in VaHi
In 2006 Toscano & Sons Italian Market opened on Atlanta’s Westside and quickly established itself as the city’s prime destination for authentic Italian specialty food products. The store built a loyal following for its award winning authentic Italian Panini; great selection of Italian meats, cheeses and wines; home-made entrees and sauces; and wide range of…
Tentative Agenda for VHCA January 2014 Board and General Meeting
Virginia-Highland Civic Association BoD Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM; Monday, January 13, 2013; Ponce de Leon Library Tentative Agenda Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Reports from Police & Fire Dept. representatives City of Atlanta officials Other elected officials & guests Angelika Taylor, Tour of Homes Alex Beasley, Trees Atlanta Planning Committee V-13-264 Glen Arden Way…
Eastside Trail Gateway Groundbreaking Set for This Friday
The long-awaited connection between the Eastside BeltLine trail and popular Historic Fourth Ward Park is finally becoming reality. The groundbreaking celebration for the gateway that will connect the trail and the park will take place this Friday January 17 at 10 AM on the Eastside Trail overlooking Historic Fourth Ward Park at the Angier Springs…
VaHi Resident Named to Most Influential Georgians List
Georgia Trend’s annual list of the most influential Georgians was released recently, and a Virginia-Highland resident’s name is on it. Mark Becker, president of Georgia State Univerity, is one of 75 Georgians named to the list. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “Since beginning his tenure as GSU’s seventh president in January 2009, Becker has led…
Atlanta BeltLine Offers Free Fitness Classes
Looking for a convenient and inexpensive way to shed some of those holiday pounds? If so, check this out from our friends at the Atlanta BeltLine: The Atlanta BeltLine is hosting FREE fitness classes! We would like to invite you to participate in getting fit on the Atlanta BeltLine from now through March 31. This fitness…
Atlanta City Council District 6 Newsletter
Click here to read the most recent e-newsletter from our City Councilperson Alex Wan, which includes updates on: Redistricting Changes District 6 Boundaries New City Council Term Starts January 6 Solid Waste Services Winter Holiday Schedule Neighborhood Spotlight: Brookwood Hills
Support SPARK – Shop at Whole Foods Jan. 15th
Our friends at Springdale Park Elementary PTO have advised that Whole Foods on Ponce de Leon Ave. will hold a 5% sales day in support of SPARK on Wednesday January 15th. Whole Foods will donate 5% of net sales from 8 AM – 10 PM that day to the SPARK PTO so the more you shop…
VaHi Safety Team Report: December 22, 2013
By: John Wolfinger Holiday Messages from APD and AFR Our APD Chief Turner sends us a holiday message – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixbiGMxclu8&feature=youtu.be. A light-hearted but serious musical message from AFR and Chief Cochran – http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/24232277/video-atlanta-firefighters-sing-holiday-safety-song#2o7kGAE7x. I think most of our firefighters were hired for their bravery and not their vocal talents! 🙂 Too bad our folks at # 19 were not…
Open Door Community Needs Your Help
Many Virginia-Highland residents are aware of the Open Door Community, which operates out of an old home located at 910 Ponce de Leon Avenue, just a short walk west from Briarcliff Summit. An Atlanta “Protestant-Catholic Worker community”, Open Door’s mission, broadly stated, is “to resist war and violence and nurture community in ministry with and…
Caroling Fundraiser Set for December 22-23
On Sunday and Monday December 22 and 23, from 4:00-7:00 PM, the Grady High School Gay Straight Alliance will be holding a Christmas caroling fundraiser to benefit Lost N Found Youth, Inc. The event will be held at the VaHi triangle island at the corner of N. Highland and Virginia avenues. Lost N Found Youth…
Grady High College and Career Center Says Thanks for Grant
Earlier this year, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association awarded an $800 grant to Grady High’s College and Career Center in support of the work the center does with seniors to prepare them for life after high school. The grant was part of a total of $15,000 in grants awarded by the VHCA in 2013. The center’s…
What’s Appropriate for that Big Blue Recycling Bin?
Passing along the following from John Wolfinger regarding what’s appropriate – and what’s not – to place in your blue recycling bin: The City of Atlanta is having problems with our recycling program, in that far too many city residents are placing items in the large blue recycling bins that are not intended to be…
It’s the Most Wonderfully Sustainable Time of the Year
By: Jess Windham With countless ways to make the holidays environmentally friendly, why not see how many you can do at once? No one can do it all, but we can all do something. Here are some ideas to get your ‘enviro-wheels’ turning as you make the season bright: What’s the Use – Give a…
Master Plan Community Workshop Scheduled
Interested in learning more about the Virginia-Highland Master Plan process that’s underway and having your two cents heard? If so, you’re invited to join members of the group facilitating the process from 7:00-9:00 PM on Wednesday January 22 for a quick update on where the process stands and to kick off a community-wide discussion on topics…
Traffic Alert: Atlanta Christmas 5K Road Race Coming to VaHi December 21
Residents should be advised that the Atlanta Christmas 5K Road Race returns to Virginia-Highland on Saturday December 21. The race will start at 8 AM. Runners will gather for the start across from the YWCA at the intersection of N. Highland and Adair avenues, wind their way through VaHi and wrap things up in the…
Agenda Set for December 9 VHCA Monthly Board/General Meeting
Following is the tentative agenda for tonight’s monthly VHCA board/general meeting: Virginia-Highland Civic Association BoD Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM; Monday, December 11, 2013; Ponce de Leon Library Proposed Agenda Call to Order Adoption of Agenda & Minutes Reports from Police & Fire representatives City of Atlanta officials Other elected officials & guests Planning Committee –…
VaHi Safety Team Report: December 2, 2013
By: John Wolfinger Holiday and Every Day Safety I have a feeling that many of us, who are safety minded most all of the time let the “holiday syndrome” overtake us at this time of year, and let common sense slip as we try to get way too many things done in a limited amount…
SPARK Angel Tree
Passing along the following from our friends at Springdale Park Elementary School: Dear SPARK Community, As we begin the holiday season, we are saddened that many children at Springdale Park Elementary and their families will not receive any gifts this year due to financial circumstances. However, we are fortunate to be in a community with…
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