The next the deadline to get information into the calendar will be April 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.
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
EAV Business Networking Group. Abs Studio, 749 Moreland Ave SE, mezzanine level. Presenter and coffee every week. www.meetup.com/eva-networking-group.
(Tues) 8:30-9:30am.
Atlanta Farmers Market. 561 Flat Shoals Ave SE, starts April 19 (every Thurs) 4pm until dusk
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.
| Apr 14 | Journey to Literacy Program. Junior League provides stories and crafts for ages 2-8. Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE. 2:30pm |
| Run With The Wolves. 5K and 1 mile runs, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School, 820 Essie Ave SE campus. 5K $20 starts at 8:30am, 1 mile $15 starts at 9am, late registration starts at 7:30am. Extra parking at Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE. | |
| Health Fair. Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School, 820 Essie Ave SE campus. Extra parking at Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE, 9am-noon | |
| Run Before You Crawl 5k and Pub Crawl. Brownwood Park 602 Brownwood Ave SE, to register see www.runbeforeyoucrawl.com. 9am |
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| Spring Butterfly Festival. Arts, crafts, food, games, artists, butterfly release and dedication of new Hester Outdoor classroom, Burgess-Peterson Academy, 480 Clifton St SE, on the school grounds, 10am-4pm | |
| Low Cost Pet Vaccines. Intown Healthy Hound & City Kitty, 891 Cherokee Ave SE, dogs on leash, cats in carriers, 11am-1pm (2nd Sat) | |
| Apr 15 | Tax Day. |
| Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic. Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE, Social Hall basement in the rear, dogs on leashes cats in carriers, 4-5pm | |
| Apr 17 | 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) | |
| Fruits and Vegetables Storytime. Stories, songs, and crafts about vegetables, fruits, nutrition, and planting for ages 2-7, Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, 1st floor, 10:30am | |
| Apr 18 | Earth Day at the Library. Stories and special craft about living green for ages 3-5, East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE, 10:30am |
| Apr 19 | East Atlanta Farmers Market. 561 Flat Shoals Ave SE. 4pm until dusk |
| Lantern Making Workshop. East Atlanta Farmers Market, 561 Flat Shoals Ave SE. starts at 4pm | |
| Sunset Lantern Parade in Honor of Earth Day. Through the streets of East Atlanta Village to Brownwood Park. 8pm | |
| Brownwood Movies in the Park. Brownwood Park, 602 Brownwood Ave SE. 9pm. |
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| 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) | |
| Apr 21 | Free Yard Sale. Recycle by bringing unwanted items to give away, find something you need, also taking old tires, electronics, paint, eyeglasses, and cell phones. East Atlanta Farmers Market, 561 Flat Shoals Ave SE. |
| Apr 22 | Earth Day. |
| East Atlanta Village Beautification Day. Volunteers needed for clean-up and spring planting, meet at planter on Glenwood Ave and Flat Shoals Ave. For information contact recycleeva@eaca.net. 10am-1pm |
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| Apr 24 | Fruits and Vegetables Storytime. Stories, songs and crafts about vegetables, fruits, nutrition, and planting for ages 2-7, Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, 1st floor, 10:30am |
| Apr 25 | Porch Press Deadline for submitting articles and reserving ad space. |
| 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) | |
| May 1 | NPU-W Joint Land Use and Zoning Committee. Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan Ave SE) entrance and parking in rear. All residents of NPU-W welcome. 7pm (1st Tues) |
| United Methodist Women (UMW). Martha Brown Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE (corner of Metropolitan). All women welcome. 11am (1st Tues) | |
| Neighborhood Charter School (NCS) PTCA Meeting. 688 Grant St. Call 404-624-6226 for information. 7-9pm (1st Tues) | |
| Friends of Grant Park Pool Meeting. Dakota Blue 454 Cherokee Ave SE 6:30pm (1st Tues) | |
| Gone Fishing Storytime. Stories songs and crafts about the ocean and fishing for ages 2-7, Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, 1st floor, 10:30am |
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| May 3 | Wesley International Academy China Night. End of year show for students to display what they have learned about China, Jackson High School, 801 Glenwood Ave SE, Auditorium, $2, children 2 and under free, open to the public, 5:30pm |
| May 5 | Brownwood Bike Rally. Brownwood Park, 602 Brownwood Ave SE, to register, see www.active.com or call 404-627-8050 |
| May 7 | Porch Press Proofreading. Volunteer proofreaders and people with computer skills needed. Supper provided. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE, 6:30pm (1st Mon) |
| May 8 | Porch Press Layout. Supper provided. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE, (Tues after proofreading) 7:30pm. |
| 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) | |
| Gone Fishing Storytime. Stories songs and crafts about the ocean and fishing for ages 2-7, Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, 1st floor, 10:30am |
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| Sudpport Georgia Multiple Sclarosis Research Dine-Out. Six Feet Under, 457 Memorial Dr SE | |
| May 10 | South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND). Beulah Heights University. 892 Berne St SE, Student Activities Building, west side. 7:30pm (2nd Thurs) |
| May 12 | Low Cost Pet Vaccines. Intown Healthy Hound & City Kitty, 891 Cherokee Ave SE, dogs on leash, cats in carriers, 11am-1pm (2nd Sat) |
| May 13 | Mother’s Day. |
| Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic. Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE, Social Hall basement in the rear, dogs on leashes cats in carriers, 4-5pm |
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| May 15 | Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, ARC Building, south end of Cherokee Ave parking lot. Everyone in Grant Park welcome. 7:30pm (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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| Gone Fishing Storytime. Stories songs and crafts about the ocean and fishing for ages 2-7, Georgia Hill Library, 250 Georgia Ave SE, 1st floor, 10:30am |
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| May 16 | April Showers Bring May Flowers. Stories and crafts about flowers, for ages 3-5, East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE, 10:30am |
| May 17 | 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) |
| May 19 | Tunes from the Tombs. Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave SE. Tickets $10 for one day, $15 for both days, children under 12, $5 for one day $10 for both days, parking at MLK MARTA Station 1-8pm |
| May 20 | Tunes from the Tombs. Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave SE. Tickets $10 for one day, $15 for both days, children under 12, $5 for one day $10 for both days, parking at MLK MARTA Station 1-7pm |
| Mar 23 | 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) | |
| May 25 | Porch Press Deadline for submitting articles and reserving ad space. |
| May 28 | Memorial Day Holiday. |
| Grant Park Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opening. This project in memory of veterans of recent military actions, 512 Kelly St SE, listed on www.plugshare.com, 10am-12noon |
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