The next the deadline to get information into the calendar will be February 25, 2012. To submit an event, email calendar@theporchpress.com.
Please put “info4calendar” in the subject box, or call Nancy Leighton at 404-624-3082 and leave a message.
Weekly Activities
The following activities take place every week as listed; check with each organization for their holiday schedule.
CHILDREN/STORY TIME
Toddler Storytime. For babies aged 10-18 months and their caregivers. Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, (Mon) 10:30am
Lapsit for Babies. For babies 1-10 months, Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, (Tues) 12noon.
Rise and Shine Story Time. For children ages 3-6. Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, (every Tues) 10:15am.
Teeny, Tiny Tales. For children ages 18-36months. Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, (every Tues) 10:30am.
Preschool Storytime. East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE, for ages 3-5. (every Wed 10:30 am.)
Community Play Group. For moms and toddlers, Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE, follow signs to playroom, (every Thurs) 9:30-11am.
Cub Scout Pack 688. Park Avenue Baptist Church, 524 Park Ave SE at the corner of Sydney St. Contact David Griffin, 678-849-8619, or email griffin.david@yahoo.com.
EAV Business Networking Group. Abs Studio, 749 Moreland Ave SE, mezzanine level. Presenter and coffee every week, web link http://www.meetup.com/eva-networking-group/ (Tues) 8:30-9:30am.
Sights, Symbols and Stories of Oakland. 248 Oakland Ave SE, Visitors’ Center/ Museum Shop by the Bell tower, free parking, to check ticket prices call 404-688-2107 or visit www.oaklandcemetery.com (every Sat and Sun through mid-March) 2pm.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Golden Age Center. St Paul United Methodist Church, 501 Grant St SE, Rm R2. All senior citizens welcome. (Tues and Thurs) 10am-2pm.
OTHER GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Georgia Ave Church, 645 Grant St SE, basement (Thurs and Sat) 8-9pm.
- Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan Ave SE), entrance and parking in rear. Mon, basement fellowship hall, 7pm. Wed, (women’s meeting) basement East Atlanta Room, 7pm. Thurs, basement East Atlanta Room, 7pm. Sat, basement fellowship hall, 8pm.
| Feb 16 | South East Atlanta Business Association (SEABA).Networking meeting, location to be announced, for more information call 404-627-0435, or check www.seaba.org. 5:30-7:30 pm. (3rd Thurs) |
| South East Atlanta Business Association (SEABA). Six Feet Under, 457 Memorial Dr SE, $5 for non-members; for more information, call 404-627-0435, or check www.seaba.org. 7:30-9:15 am. (3rd Thurs) | |
| Feb 17 | Great Backyard Bird Count. Bird census for North and South America, go on line for instructions and send in results to www.birdcount.org. |
| Decatur Old House Fair. Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory Conference Center (formerly the Holiday Inn) 130 Clairemont Ave. Tickets $10 in advance $15 at the door, contact www.DecaturOldHouseFair.com, 9am-5pm. |
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| Feb 18 | Great Backyard Bird Count. Bird census for North and South America, go on line for instructions and send in results to www.birdcount.org. |
| Feb 19 | Great Backyard Bird Count. Bird census for North and South America, go on line for instructions and send in results to www.birdcount.org. |
| Feb 20 | President’s Day Holiday. |
| Great Backyard Bird Count. Bird census for North and South America, go on line for instructions and send in results to www.birdcount.org. | |
| Feb 21 | Animals Nobody Loves. Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE for ages 2-7, 10:30am. |
| African American History at Oakland Cemetery. Ms D.L. Henderson gives a scholarly and entertaining tour. 248 Oakland Ave SE, no reservations required, 1:30pm. | |
| Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, ARC Building, south end of Cherokee Ave parking lot. 7:30pm. Everyone in Grant Park welcome. (3rd Tues) | |
| Around Wellswood Neighborhood Watch. Mt. Carmel AME Church, 1140 Henry Thomas Dr SE. Enter across the street from Mt. Nebo Church. For information call Minnie Harris, 404-627-2918. 7pm (3rd Tues) | |
| Feb 22 | NPU-W Transportation Committee. Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan Ave) entrance and parking in rear, 6:30pm (4th Wed) |
| NPU-W Public Safety Committee. Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan Ave SE) entrance and parking in rear, 6:30pm (4th Wed) | |
| Neighborhood Planning Unit W (NPU-W). Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan Ave) entrance and parking in rear, 7:30pm (4th Wed) | |
| Black History Month. Stories and crafts on the contributions of African Americans. East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE, 10:30am. | |
| Feb 25 | Porch Press Deadline for submitting articles and reserving ad space. |
| Rockin’ Winter Soiree. Grant Park Cooperative Preschool Annual Auction, The Jane, 437 Memorial Dr SE. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door 6-10pm. | |
| Feb 28 | Animals Nobody Loves. Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE for ages 2-7, 10:30am. |
| Feb 29 | Leap Year Day. |
| Mar 2 | Read Across America. Read Dr. Seuss’ books on his birthday. East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE, 4pm. |
| Mar 3 | Journey to Literacy Program. Junior League provides stories and crafts for ages 2-8. Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, 2:30pm. |
| Mar 5 | Porch Press Proofreading. Volunteer proofreaders and people with computer skills needed. Supper provided. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE, 6:30pm. (1st Mon) |
| Mar 6 | Porch Press Layout. Supper provided. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE, (Tues after proofreading) 7:30pm. |
| Mar 8 | South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND). Beulah Heights University. 892 Berne St SE, Student Activities Building, west side, 7:30pm (2nd Thurs) |
| Mar 13 | East Atlanta Community Association (EACA). Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave SE, meeting room, 7pm. All East Atlanta residents welcome, (2nd Tues) |
| Woodland Hills Neighborhood Watch. Woodland Hills Baptist Church, at the corner of Woodland and Confederate Avenues. Contact Louise VanGieri, 404-622-2166. (2nd Tues) | |
| Benteen Park Neighborhood Development. Church of Atlanta Lighthouse, 1320 Boulevard at Custer, Community Bldg in rear. 7pm. (2nd Tue) | |
| Mar 15 | South East Atlanta Business Association (SEABA).Networking meeting, location to be announced, for more information call 404-627-0435, or check www.seaba.org. 5:30-7:30 pm. (3rd Thurs) |
| South East Atlanta Business Association (SEABA). Six Feet Under, 457 Memorial Dr SE, $5 for non-members; for more information, call 404-627-0435, or check www.seaba.org. 7:30-9:15 am. (3rd Thurs) | |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick’s Day. |
| Wear Your Green. Hear traditional Irish folktales and make Irish crafts. East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE. 10:30am. | |
| Mar 20 | Vernal Equinox. First day of Spring. |
| Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, ARC Building, south end of Cherokee Ave parking lot. 7:30pm. Everyone in Grant Park welcome. (3rd Tues) | |
| Around Wellswood Neighborhood Watch. Mt. Carmel AME Church, 1140 Henry Thomas Dr SE. Enter across the street from Mt. Nebo Church. For information call Minnie Harris, 404-627-2918. 7pm (3rd Tues) |
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| Mar 21 | Women’s History Month. A story and craft focusing on contribution of women in the United States, for children age 3-5. East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE |
| Mar 26 | Porch Press Deadline for submitting articles and reserving ad space. |
| Mar 28 | NPU-W Transportation Committee. Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan Ave) entrance and parking in rear, 6:30pm (4th Wed) |
| NPU-W Public Safety Committee. Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan Ave SE) entrance and parking in rear, 6:30pm (4th Wed) | |
| Neighborhood Planning Unit W (NPU-W). Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan Ave) entrance and parking in rear, 7:30pm (4th Wed) |
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