Fall Planting, Corner of Virginia & North Highland
Saturday, October 23 at 10:00am. Meet at the corner with work gloves, clippers and a smile! We’ll provide wonderful plants and are looking for helping hands. Come enjoy a few hours “digging in the dirt” with your neighbors.
Orme Park Cleanup
Saturday, October 16 at 3 p.m. We’ll work from 3 – 5:30 or 6 p.m. and then have a cookout. Kids from Hillside Hospital have volunteered to help clean the park and they’d love neighbors to participate! Bring your work gloves, clippers, etc. if you have them (if not, we’ll have extras) and then stay…
2004 Annual Meeting
VHCA thanks you for your participation at the 2004 Annual Meeting. More than 90 neighbors attended the dinner and meeting, along with City representatives and elected officials. Thanks to the Inman Middle School PTA for arranging the burrito dinner and tours of the newly remodeled school. Elections The 2004-2005 Board of Directors was elected during…
IF YOU’RE A PROPERTY OWNER, FIX YOUR SIDEWALK!
By CRAIG SCHNEIDER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 09/01/04 Who should be responsible for sidewalk repair? Atlanta’s sidewalks are falling apart, and it could be your fault. The problem is that too many people don’t know this, so too many sidewalks are falling apart, said Pamela Wilson, spokeswoman for the Department of Public Works. So…
Voice – Fall 2004
Download PDF (3.7 MB) – Vote for your Board of Directors on September 13 – Water restrictions underway – Tour of Homes update – President’s address, by Kevin Cronin (Summerfest success) – Proposed amendments to VHCA bylaws – Why we don’t use MARTA, by Chip Gallagher – Highland Hoer: A gardener’s heart, by John Wolfinger
Highland Avenue Transportation Survey
Thanks for taking a moment to fill out this survey. It is only with neighborhood input that we can identify the public transit (trolleys, shuttles, MARTA bus service) needs of the residents and businesses along Highland Avenue. Please tell us about your household: Household Status: Single Married/Partnered # of children in household: 012345678910> 10 #…
Help us increase Virginia-Highland’s green space!
VHCA is concerned about quality of life in our neighborhood and Atlanta. To maintain as much green space for our residents and children, the association has pledged money to purchase the lot located at North Highland Avenue and St. Charles Avenue, and convert it into a small city park. The lot is currently on the…
Summerfest 2004 artists
A Albin, Mike & Patty Albright, Dan Anderson, Jason Andrews, Terry Angers, P.R. Aspe, Pablo Atkinson, Pauline Ayers, Emily & Alicia Long Top B Baisley, Victor Bannen, Kelleigh Barber, Margaret Basiago, Kay & Jack Baynes, Maija Beairsto, Greg “Earl” Benson, Kathy & Leah Barr Beswick, Karen Betker, Mikki & Mike Bush Blank, Michele Bobian, Virginia…
Grand opening of the Cunard Memorial Playground
Sunday, March 28th at 2pm: Opening Ceremonies (rain or shine), 2-5 pm Join us for the Grand Opening Ceremonies of the Cunard Memorial Playground. We’ll have a few words from Mayor Shirley Franklin, Councilwoman Ann Fauver, Commissioner of Parks Dianne Harnell Cohen, a special presentation to Brad Cunard, and the unveiling of the Cunard Memorial.…
Voice – Spring 2004
Download PDF (1.8 MB) President’s Address, by Kevin Cronin – City council honors Aaron Gross for his leadership – City council passed sewage and water bill – Sidewalk reimbursement program – Grand opening of Cunard Memorial Playground March 28, 2004 Parking and transportation are major issues for the business community, by Tinka Green, VHBA president…
We did it! — Cunard Playground
We did it! Thanks for everyone’s sweat and tears on Saturday! We had over 400 volunteers help us install the playground equipment, plant the Cunard Memorial Garden, and beautify John Howell Park. Volunteers came from as far away as Seattle, Washington and from Canton, Marietta and Flowery Branch, too! We were especially touched to have…
In memory — Aaron Gross
IN MEMORY Aaron Gross, long-time resident, active member of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association and former chair of Summerfest, passed away on Saturday, November 8. We will all miss Aaron. He was a vital part of our neighborhood. Please send your thoughts and prayers to his wife, Josephine. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made…
Voice – Winter 2003
Download PDF (2.5 MB) – Build a playground at John Howell Park – Meet your new board of directors (bios) – Dramatic transformation of Piedmont Park continues with the help of VHCA challenge grant – Public menorah lighting, by Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman – President’s address, by Kevin Cronin (Summerfest funds raised; $46K in grants to…
Heartfelt dinner benefiting Cunard Playground a success!
Many thanks to the hundreds of friends, residents and restaurants who joined the Virginia-Highland neighborhood in the Heartfelt Benefit Dinner on Tuesday, October 21 to honor the Cunard family. A portion of the proceeds from the following restaurants will go toward building the Cunard Memorial Playground in John Howell Park. American Roadhouse Atkins Park Caramba…
Minutes – October 1, 2003
Virginia-Highland Civic Association Monthly General Meeting, Ponce de Leon Library Wednesday, October 1, 2003, 7:30 PM Minutes Meeting was called to order by President Kevin Cronin at 7:30 p.m. Guests were introduced: Cyrus Bhedward, Cathy Woolard’s office New Business/Old Business: Energy – Report by Cyrus Bhedward Bhedward spoke on how we can conserve energy in…
Broken sidewalk? We can help!
BROKEN SIDEWALK? WE CAN HELP! by Chip Gallagher Imagine taking a nice stroll from Amsterdam to Ponce on any side of the street in Virginia Highland. Now imagine that the sidewalk you’re on is perfectly smooth and pedestrian friendly: no cracks, no missing pavers, no sink holes. One of our main projects this fiscal year…
Voice – Fall 2003
Download PDF (4.1 MB) – Vote for your Board of Directors on September 3 – President’s Address by Steven Kushner (criticism of Atkins Park resident parking) – Proposed amendment to VHCA bylaws – Security patrol update, by Officer B. Miller, Jr. – Virginia-Highland by the numbers, by Chip Gallagher – Meet congressman John Lewis –…
Voice – Summer 2003
Download PDF here (167 KB) – VHCA bylaw amendments – Census highlights (incl. humor) – Summerfest, Farmers’ Market – Sweet Feet (shoe shop) – Piedmont Park baseball – Highland Hoer (gardening)
Voice – Spring 2003 (partial)
Download PDF – Shirley Franklin speaks to district 6 – Proposed amendment to bylaws – The Highland Hoer Note pages 1-2 and 7-8 are available. Pages 3-6 are missing.
Minutes – November 4, 2002
Virginia-Highland Civic Association Monthly Board Meeting, YWCA Monday, November 4, 2002, 7:00 PM Minutes A quorum being present, Steven Kushner called the meeting to order. New business / old business: Anna Copello, Poncey Highland Neighborhood Association President, requested a letter of support in opposition to the zoning change requested by The Covenant House,…
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