Lunch with Lauren Pantry List

One of my biggest pet peeves is having to run to the grocery store more than once a week. I’ve heard that many of you have to make multiple trips and that is one of the factors in making mealtime so stressful. You may open a recipe and see that you don’t have a minor (or major) ingredient and scrap it altogether or get in the car and spend 30 minutes trying to find buttermilk.… Read More »

Dunwoody shares concept plans for two parks

Residents are invited to picture the design and location of park amenities at the former Austin school site on October 2.

 

Dunwoody, GA – September 30, 2021 – Dunwoody’s Parks and Recreation team will hold a Parks Pop-up at the former Austin school site, located at 5435 Roberts Drive, on Saturday, October 2, to share results of a recent public input survey.… Read More »

DISCOVER DUNWOODY WELCOMES NEW AC HOTEL FEATURING THE AREA’S FIRST ROOFTOP BAR

Addition of New Property Brings Premier Destination to a Total of Nine Hotels,

Offering a Total of 2,100 Guest Rooms Across the Area

Dunwoody, Ga. (September 30, 2021) Discover Dunwoody, the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the thriving suburb just ten minutes north of Atlanta, today announced the addition of a ninth hotel to the area, giving travelers an abundance of options for modern accommodations with top-notch amenities.… Read More »

The Teal Pumpkin Project – Audra has a teal pumpkin!

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

I have food allergies and it stinks.  I aged into these allergies so thankfully never had to pilfer through baskets on Halloween for gluten free candy as a child.  However, I can certainly sympathize with kiddos who have food allergies.  Therefore, at my house we offer non-edible treats PLUS the regular amazing candy treats!  … Read More »

Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month

Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month starts today, and these few images are just a drop in the bucket for what is planned! Your to-do list includes visiting Spruill’s website, visiting the Etsy Dunwoody Nature Art Market, and checking out the murals at Brook Run Skate Park!

Whether you want to attend a gallery exhibition, take a workshop or shop an amazing selection of ceramics, Spruill has something to fill your calendar. … Read More »

North Point Community Church Makes it Simple to Make a Difference with Local Nonprofits

If you, or your family, friends or work team, want to make a difference in the community but are not sure how, North Point Community Church is making it simple at www.northpoint.org/service. Here you will find 5,000 local opportunities with 15 different nonprofits doing everything from calling out a BINGO game for senior citizens to helping organize a food pantry, sponsoring a child or family in need for Christmas, or writing notes of encouragement to families experiencing homelessness.… Read More »

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Contact:

Amanda Roper
(678) 892-5000
amanda.roper@northpoint.org

TWO urban licks Barre, Brunch, and Boos

TWO urban licks’ Barre, Brunch, and Boos is back again this Halloween, and it’s going to be spooktacular. On Sunday, October 31, food and fitness fanatics are invited to participate in a 45-minute Barre3 class followed by a cool down with a complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa for ages 21 and up. Starting at 9:45 a.m.,… Read More »

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Contact:

Mindy Osler
(404) 614-0006
mindy.osler@carenwestpr.com

Guitar 101

Guitar Classes every weekend.

Lessons:
Basic Chords
Power Chords
Music Theory (name of each fret) (E-A String)
Melodic Chords

Saturdays/Sundays:

-2:30-3:15 PM
-3:30-4:15 PM
-4:30-5:15 PM
$25 for 45 minutes.

-Daniel Carrasquilla… Read More »

Contact:

Daniel Carrasquilla
(404) 909-7892
danlchbd3@gmail.com

2021 Dunwoody Woman’s Club Home Tour

Buy your Home Tour tickets today!

The 48th Annual Home Tour, sponsored by the GFWC Dunwoody Woman’s Club, will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This year’s tour will include three outstanding private homes; two in Dunwoody and one in nearby Sandy Springs. One of the lovely homes on the tour has architectural renovations and designer inspired interiors that will captivate your imagination and take your breath away.… Read More »

Contact:

Kay Moe
mkmoe@bellsouth.net

Red’s Beer Garden Hosts Hurricane Ida Relief Day: Giving Soul Back To The Hospitality Industry

New Orleans-native and Katrina survivor, Caroline King, also known for her Bitch Beer Podcast, is teaming up with Red’s Beer Garden to show support for her hometown during their Hurricane Ida Relief Day benefit. On Thursday, September 30th from 6 p.m to 10 p.m., 10% of Red’s sales will be donated to the Lagniappe Krewe Emergency Relief Fund, a nonprofit organization established to help hospitality workers and their immediate families during emergency situations beyond their control, which have caused financial hardship.… Read More »

Contact:

Mindy Osler
(770) 637-2299
mindy.osler@carenwestpr.com

Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program Returns this Year!

Get ready to go shopping for holiday gifts for local children in need! CAC’s popular Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays program will return to its original format this year! Donors will be able to select families to ‘adopt” for holiday gifts from our website and be provided with wish lists for the children. Donors will be asked to deliver their gifts to CAC.… Read More »

Garden Faire

Save the Date: The Spalding Garden Club is planning a Garden Faire! The event will take place on October 16, 2021 from 9AM-4PM at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody GA. Rain or Shine and all outdoors. Admission is free. Pass along plants from SGC members’ gardens will be for sale. Also featuring a bake sale, picnic lunch, second seasons retail shop, bird houses, garden art (13 vendors planned) and a raffle.… Read More »

Contact:

Cathy Kapsimalis

Dunwoody resident Michael Weinberg shares his family’s personal connection to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

“I have been an ulcerative colitis patient since 1980. I was aware of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, but never participated much other than membership until around 2012,” explains Dunwoody Resident Michael Weinberg. “Then, in 2006, my middle son was diagnosed at age 2 with ulcerative colitis.”

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic autoimmune diseases characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract.… Read More »

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Contact:

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
(404) 982-0616
erichter@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Torch Gala to be held on October 15; Dunwoody resident Michael Weinberg shares his family’s personal connection to the Foundation

“I have been an ulcerative colitis patient since 1980. I was aware of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, but never participated much other than membership until around 2012,” explains Dunwoody Resident Michael Weinberg. “Then, in 2006, my middle son was diagnosed at age 2 with ulcerative colitis.”

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic autoimmune diseases characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract.… Read More »

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Contact:

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
(404) 982-0616
erichter@crohnscolitisfoundation.org