Worthmore Jewelers Wants Your Leftover Halloween Candy for Charity
Passing this along from our friends at Worthmore Jewelers located on Amsterdam Walk. November 1-10, Worthmore Jewelers (worthmorejewelers.com) — located on Amsterdam Walk — will be collecting left-over Halloween candy from community members to be donated to the organization “Operation Stars and Strips” (operationstarsandstripes.org) which sends the candy in care packages to servicemen and women abroad. This…
VaHi Triangle Island Fall Clean-Up
A handful of volunteers met at the triangle island in front of Taco Mac this past Sunday and spent a couple of hours sprucing up the VaHi landmark for the fall and winter. Trash was picked up from inside and around the island, weeds and tired spring annuals were removed, new winter annuals planted near…
VaHi Safety Team Report: October 28, 2013
By: John Wolfinger Two Neighborhood Cleanups Planned The fall neighborhood business district clean-up coordinated by Keep Virginia Highland Beautiful will be this Saturday morning (11/2) from 8 until 12 Noon – meet at the American Roadhouse patio for coffee and pastries before donning your gloves and setting out for your assigned area. This will be a good family…
SPARK, Atkins Park and Chef Andrew Smith Recognized in AJC Article
In case you missed it, check out this article from Friday’s AJC about a wonderful educational program put together by SPARK, Atkins Park and AP’s Chef Andrew Smith. What a fantastic collaboration!
Meeting Reminder: Historic District Exploration for Two Virginia-Highland Subdivisions
What: #2 in a Series of Informational Meeting Regarding Exploration of Historic District Designation for Two Virginia-Highland Subdivisions – (this meeting is primarily for residents of Lanier Blvd. and Los Angeles Dr., but any interested party may attend) When: Monday, Oct. 28 – 7PM Where: Pettway Hall at Church of Our Saviour (opposite the Fire…
Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Announces Free Fitness Programs
Initial Programs Include Aerobics, Intro to FitWit and Soccer Street Cups Passing this along from our friends at the Atlanta BeltLine: The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership announces the launch of free, fun fitness activities at parks and trails around the Atlanta BeltLine. Offered in cooperation with the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, Park…
Volunteers Needed for 2013 VaHi Tour of Homes
The Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes is coming up soon, Saturday and Sunday December 7 & 8. This year’s tour promises to be one of the best yet with eight beautiful and interesting homes, each paired with delicious food tastings from great local restaurants, plus a history-lover’s bonus stop. Tour of Homes is a festive holiday…
Recycled Hexagonal Pavers Available From VHCA
Have you been waiting for the cooler fall weather to take on that project of repairing your sidewalk of broken hexagonal pavers? If so, the VHCA has a deal for you. The civic association has a healthy inventory of the historic pavers that have been recycled from sections of VaHi sidewalk previously repaired by the…
6th Annual Monumental Ball Set for Friday
Passing this along from our friends at the Morningside-Lenox Park Association: Please join us for BEACH MUSIC IN THE PARK at the 6th Annual Monumental Ball at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park from 7-11 on Friday, October 18th. The Swinging Medallions are playing along with a guest performance by the Seed and Feed Marching…
Local Residents Initiate Historic District Exploration for Two VaHi Subdivisions
A group of residents who live in two historic subdivisions of Virginia-Highland have reached out to fellow residents/owners on the topic of preserving the historic character of the area near the intersection of Virginia and North Highland Avenues. Those who grew up here in the 30s and 40s called the area near the intersection of…
Judith Bright Donating 15% of Store Sales to Atlanta Community Food Bank
Leslie Brinkmeyer, manager of Judith Bright Jewelry at the corner of Virginia and N. Highland avenues, reached out to let us know they’ll be donating 15% of store sales from Friday November 1 through Sunday November 3 to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “The ACFB is a fantastic organization that not only directly distributes food…
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10K Road Race Set for December 7
Passing this along from our friends at the Atlanta BeltLine: Atlanta BeltLine Running Series Announces Eastside 10K on Saturday, Dec. 7 Peachtree Qualifier Event Also Features Alumni Tailgate and Neighborhood Challenges ATLANTA (Oct. 8, 2013) The Atlanta BeltLine Running Series(R) announced today its third annual Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10K will take place on Saturday, Dec.…
Work Day Scheduled for VaHi Triangle Island
It’s time to bring some fall color to Virginia-Highland’s main intersection. Please join me and other interested volunteers at 1 PM on Sunday, October 27 at the triangle park space in front of Taco Mac. Bring trowels, gloves and a bottle of water, if you have them. If not, we will provide them. We will do…
Traffic Alert: Atlanta Marathon Passing Through VaHi on October 27
Residents should be aware that the Atlanta Marathon and Ten Miler road races will pass through Virginia-Highland on Sunday October 27. A complete list of road closures associated with the marathon can be found here. Here’s a list of impacted roads in the immediate VaHi area, including whether or not they are total or partial…
Agenda Set for October 14, 2013 VHCA Monthly Meeting
Virginia-Highland Civic Association BoD Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM; Monday, October 14, 2013; Church of Our Saviour Agenda Call to Order Adoption of Agenda & Minutes Reports from Police & Fire Dept. representatives City of Atlanta officials – Other elected officials & guests Planning Committee Variances – Lola Carlisle V-13-151; 1145 Briarcliff Place; zoning is R4…
Date Set for Keep Virginia-Highland Beautiful Fall Clean-Up Event
Editor’s Note: Passing the following along from our friends at Keep Virginia-Highland Beautiful (KVHB). It’s time for Keep Virginia Highland Beautiful’s fall neighborhood clean-up event and organizers are looking for your participation. What: Volunteers will clear weeds, pick up trash, and remove stickers and handbills. When: The event is scheduled for Saturday November 2nd from…
Don’t Miss the Morningside Mile This Sunday October 20!
Race & Block Party Benefits Historic Va-Hi Fire Station #19 Join Virginia-Highland firefighters in celebrating National Fire Safety Month at the 4rd annual Morningside Mile on Sunday, October 20 (Noon – 2pm). The event kicks-off with a 1-mile race at noon (starting in Virginia-Highland) and ends with a family-friendly block party at Morningside Village. Enjoy…
VaHi Safety Team Report: 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
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
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…
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