Lately at Lunch with Lauren: Sushi • Mac-N-Cheese • Cotton Candy • UGA Wedding Cake and More!

Recent excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

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January 29 If you want to know if a place is really good try, what seems like, the simplest items on the menu. Where there is nowhere to hide and nothing is covered up.… Read More »

DeKalb County Schools State of the Region

from DHS Principal Bass: State of the Region

We are so excited about all the great things happening at Dunwoody High School and in our Dunwoody Cluster. I will be updating everyone soon through my Bass in D House video series. This coming Monday and Tuesday night (January 31st and February 1st), our Region 1 Superintendent Mrs.… Read More »

LifeLine 20th Lifesaving Anniversary Adoption Event – FREE ADOPTIONS

LIfeLine Animal Project is celebrating 20 years of lifesaving in Atlanta. Help celebrate by adopting one of the many pets looking for homes in the county shelters. They have set a goal to find 200 homes for this big anniversary weekend! There will be special gift bags with fun pet treats for the first 20 adopters at any of the three LifeLine shelter locations.… Read More »

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Contact:

(404) 292-8800
info@lifelineanimal.org

CAC Announces 2022 Board of Directors

CAC is pleased to announce the 2022 board of directors! Board members volunteer their time and bring their expertise and knowledge to help guide the nonprofit now and into the future. The board, led by Chair Anne Hunt Hicks, welcomes new board members Neal Mulford of Dunwoody, Christina Porter of Chamblee, Rabbi Ron Segal and Nicole Morris of Sandy Springs, and Matthew Lulay of Marietta.… Read More »

Contact:

Kristen Ristino
kristen.ristino@ourcac.org

America’s Favorite Travel & Adventure Show is Back in Atlanta

The nationally acclaimed Travel & Adventure Show is returning to Atlanta this Spring and its original location, Cobb Galleria Centre, on Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, 2022. Attendees will have an opportunity to discover over 200+ vacation options open for travel now, plus meet with the destination experts who are on-hand to answer questions, customize itineraries, and give you updated destination-specific information.… Read More »

Spring Soccer for children 3+ years!

 

Dunwoody UMC welcomes all children 3-12 years for spring soccer. Play with friends and neighbors in a fun, friendly environment.

REGISTER ONLINE AT: http://dunwoodyumcsports.website.sportssignup.com

KICKEROOS FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Saturdays only beginning March 12. 30 minute practice, 30 minute game.
• U4 (Under 4 co-ed Saturday league for 3 year-olds) -girls and boys age 3 years by 1/1/2022
• U5 (Under 5 co-ed Saturday league for 4 year-olds) -girls and boys age 4 years by 1/1/2022

TEAMS FOR K-6th GRADE GIRLS AND BOYS- one 60-minute weekday practice (beginning week of February 28) and one Saturday game (beginning March 12).… Read More »

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Contact:

Michelle Spitz
(770) 394-0675
michelle.spitz@dunwoodyumc.org

Andy Stanley to Host: LEADERSHIP LAB FOR MARKETPLACE LEADERS

Aiming to help marketplace leaders hone their skills, North Point Community Church will hold its first live Leadership Labs event on Thursday, February 10, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at their facility in Alpharetta. Communicator, author, and pastor Andy Stanley will share three questions all leaders must answer to create clarity for themselves and their team.… Read More »

Financial Peace University

Dunwoody United Methodist Church is hosting Financial Peace University which provides a biblically based, common sense education and empowerment that give HOPE to everyone in every walk of life. Dave Ramsey created the company in 1992 as a means to provide financial counseling and education to help you and your family on the journey to financial stability and peace.… Read More »

Contact:

Jennifer Hudson
(770) 394-0675
jennifer.hudson@dunwoodyumc.org

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to headline 2022 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

The City of Brookhaven announces Joan Jett and the Blackhearts as the concert headliner for the 2022 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Admission is free.   Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will take the stage Saturday, March 26. Additional performers will be announced soon.… Read More »

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT STAGE DOOR THEATRE 

Stage Door Theatre is hosting a very special Cabaret concert on Valentine’s Day. On Monday, February 14th, three talented Atlanta artists will grace the stage for an evening of romantic, hilarious, and heartwarming ballads and duets. 

Hannah Marie Craton is a seasoned cabaret performer. She has performed on stages like Out Front Theatre, Act 3 Productions, Marietta Theatre Company, Horizon Theatre Company, Onstage Atlanta, and Aurora Theatre Company.… Read More »

CAC Seeking Volunteers for Tax Filing Program, Donation Center and Food Pantry

Start the new year off by joining the volunteer team at Community Assistance Center and help your neighbors in need! CAC is seeking volunteers for the “VITA” tax return filing program that helps low to middle income earners file for free! The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) is a United Way/IRS, initiative and provides free training and certification!… Read More »

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Contact:

volunteers@ourcac.org

Recycling Center Closed

Recycling Center closed   Longstanding issues of illegal dumping at the Roberts Drive fire station have caused the DeKalb County Sanitation Department to remove the mixed-paper and glass recycling containers from that location.   An abundance of items left outside the containers posed health liabilities for workers and area residents. Currently, Brook Run Park (off Barclay Drive) is the only Dunwoody location for glass recycling; Fire Station #18 on Barclay Drive is the only Dunwoody location for recycling mixed paper.   See other DeKalb locations here.Read More »

Dunwoody Woman’s Club – 2022 Scholarship Application period is now open

Once again the Dunwoody Woman’s Club is pleased to announce that this spring we will award three $2000 Student Achievement Scholarships to outstanding college bound high school seniors. Students applying must live or attend school in zip codes of 30328, 30338, 30346, 30350 or 30360.
This award is presented to students who, in the opinion of the awards committee, demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, school and community involvement, and an exceptional desire for higher education.… Read More »

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Contact:

Beverly Clark
(770) 833-0724
beverlyrclark@hotmail.com

Dunwoody Junior Wildcats Boy’s Lacrosse is Looking for New Players

 

The Dunwoody Junior Wildcats Boy’s Lacrosse Team is looking to grow its roster. Lacrosse is a major sport growing nationally and in Georgia and is a fast, physical and fun game. This team has a long tradition of developing young athletes at the middle school level, many of whom go on to have successful high school and collegiate careers.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jeff Kline - Head Coach
(770) 315-6320
jfkline2006@yahoo.com