In Support of Proper Garbage/Recycling Bin Etiquette
Passing along the following reminder about garbage/recycling bin etiquette from Kay Stephenson of the Keep Virginia-Highland Beautiful group: In my walks about the neighborhood I’ve noticed that some residents in both single- and multi-family dwellings are less than diligent about moving bins from curbside back onto their own property in a timely manner. This behavior presents…
Winter Wren Women’s Boutique to Host Official Grand Opening Celebration
New Virginia Highland Boutique From Veteran Retailer and Owner of 310 Rosemont Now Open Special Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday February 6, 2014 from 6 – 9 PM Winter Wren, a brand new womenswear boutique located in the heart of Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood, is thrilled to celebrate its arrival with a stylish soiree on February 6, 2014. The second Atlanta…
SPARK Update: Prospective Parent Tours and Rising K Open House
Passing along the following from our friends at Springdale Park Elementary School: Due to the overwhelming response SPARK has received for our prospective parent tours, we are modifying our tour schedule so we can accommodate everyone. No registration is necessary since we will make sure enough staff will be available to accompany guests and answer…
Inman Middle School Expansion Update
Re-posting the following from the Virginia-Highland Morningside Parents Association discussion board: At the first Inman Expansion Committee meeting held January 21, 2014, representatives from the architecture firm BRPH shared their Conceptual Design Package for the proposed Inman Middle School addition. A project overview can be found on the Atlanta Public School’s Facilities Department webpage at http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/40689.…
Atlanta City Council District Six Newsletter: February 3, 2014
Click here to read City Councilperson Alex Wan’s latest e-newsletter which includes updates on: APD Staff Changes Virginia-Highland Master Plan Smart911 Free WiFi Approved for Atlanta’s Airport Get Fit on the BeltLine Neighborhood Spotlight: Atkins Park
Applicants to Present Plan for Proposed Redevelopment of Druid Hills Baptist Church Site
The applicants for the Druid Hills Baptist Church re-zoning (located in Poncey Highland, NPU-N) will present their proposed project for information and public comment at the Virginia-Highland Civic Association Board of Directors Meeting, on Monday, February 10, 7 PM at the Ponce de Leon Library, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE. The proposal preserves the…
Images from VaHi’s SnowJam 2014
Now that the temps have warmed a bit, the snow’s melted, and the challenges and inconveniences that came with this past week’s storm are a distant memory – yeah, right – we thought you might enjoy viewing a few images of how the storm impacted our neighborhood. This is just a sampling, a few photos…
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Hosts Panel Discussion on Race and Law
Passing along the following from our friends at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church: This February, True Colors will be staging the first ever performance in Atlanta of David Mamet’s Race. Race is the story of three attorneys, two black and one white, offered a chance to defend a white man charged with a crime against a…
Atlanta Women’s Chorus to Perform at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
Passing this notice along from our friends at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church: The Atlanta Women’s Chorus will perform Finding Her Here: In and Out of Love at DHPC on Saturday February 8 at 8 PM. The subject of love in the lives of women is explored in this debut performance. From Dante to Broadway, this…
Trees Atlanta VaHi Planting Set for February 22
Editor’s Note: A headline for this article in our Voice e-newsletter listed a February 15 date for this event. That date is incorrect. The correct date is February 22. We apologize for the confusion. Trees Atlanta will conduct a major planting event in Virginia-Highland later this month, and you’re invited to help. Anyone who wants…
Happy 20th Birthday, Java Jive!
One of Virginia-Highland’s flagship businesses is having a birthday this month, and you’re invited to help celebrate! February marks Java Jive’s 20th year in VaHi. Owner Steven Horwitz says weekly drawings will be held throughout the month to thank the neighborhood and its residents for their support over the years. Starting February 1 and continuing…
Alley Clean Up Set for February 15
In the aftermath of a fire over the holidays in the alley that runs east of Barnett St. between Ponce and St. Charles – often the site of homeless encampments – a group of concerned VaHi residents is organizing a clean up of the alley. The nearby Open Door Community that provides assistance to the…
First Quarterly BeltLine Briefing Set for February 11
Passing along this notice from our friends at the Atlanta BeltLine:
ABC Report Finds VaHi ‘Ideal’ Possible Location for Bike Share Kiosk
Bike sharing in Atlanta is one step closer to becoming reality. It’s not exactly known where the first kiosks will go, but VaHi is one of nine areas an Atlanta Bicycle Coalition study found to be ‘ideal’ possible sites. Click here to read a Creative Loafing article with the latest on bike sharing in Atlanta.
Trees Atlanta Arbor Day Speaking Event Features NY Times Science Writer, Author
Passing along the following speaker notice from our friends at Trees Atlanta: Please join us on Thursday, February 20 at 6 PM as we welcome Jim Robbins, a science writer for the New York Times and author of the acclaimed The Man Who Planted Trees for his talk entitled: The Power of Trees And How It Can…
City Council District Six Winter Storm Update
Passing along the following information and link to e-newsletter from our City Councilperson Alex Wan. I hope that everyone is staying safe during the current weather conditions in Atlanta. Here is some important information I want to share with you regarding the situation: Please avoid getting on the roads if at all possible, particularly as the temperatures continue to…
Former Zone 6 Commander Retires from APD After 30 Years of Service
Many VaHi residents will remember Deputy Chief Renee Propes who was commander of our Zone 6 for several years before being promoted. Eventually rising to one of the department’s highest ranking positions, Propes is now retiring after thirty years of service. A retirement celebration will be held Thursday February 6 at 6 PM at Manuel’s…
Inman Middle School Principal Stepping Down
As reported in VaHi Patch and other sources, Inman Middle School’s principal Paula Herrema has announced she will be stepping down from her post at the end of the month for health reasons. Veteran principal Thomas Kenner will replace Ms. Herrema on an interim basis at least through the end of the year. The…
Summerfest 2014 Artist Application Site Goes Live January 22
Artists who want to exhibit at this year’s Virginia-Highland Summerfest can complete an online application to do so starting tomorrow January 22. Applications will be accepted through March 24. Click here starting tomorrow morning to complete the application or visit https://vahi.org/summerfest/artist-market/ for more information. This year’s Summerfest is set for June 7-8.
Inman PTA Sponsors Cyberbullying Workshop
Passing along this notice from VaHi resident Cathy Lepik and the Inman Middle School PTA: The Inman Middle School PTA invites the community to a parent/student cyberbullying Workshop. “Submit the Documentary” The Virtual Reality of Cyberbullying™ Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:00 PM, Inman Middle School Auditorium Inman students in attendance with a parent will receive…
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