Audra Cleaned Her Dishwasher Filter – Here’s Why & How + Before & After Photos

By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’m going to do a poll because I’m wondering what percentage of dishwasher owners know they are supposed to regularly clean the filter.   I had no idea until I read this article today.   It took me only 10 minutes but look at the before and after photos.  My dishwasher is only a few.… Read More »

Interesting Excerpts from the latest DHS Newsletter

The RAWR Episode 7 Film Festival Entries

The DHS Film/Mass Comm Academy worked on short films for the DeKalb Film Festival over the past month. The festival is March 21 at 6:00pm at The Plaza Cinema in Virgina Highlands.  Watch here.

Math and Science Night March 14

Wildcat Theater Presents: Curtains

DUNWOODY HIGH AUDITORIUM

March 10 and 11 at 7pm and March 12 at 2pm

March 17 and 18 at 7pm and March 19 at 2pm

Ticket prices: $15 adults, $10 students & 65+, and $5 faculty.… Read More »

Beer, Wings & Guitar Hero at Red’s Beer Garden

Red’s Beer Garden is combining their favorite things for their Triple Threat Special night featuring cold beer, hot wings and a Guitar Hero competition. On Thursday March 3rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., beer lovers can wet their whistles with a Monday Night Brewing Hop Hut. Not for the faint of heart, the acclaimed brewery’s, Wicked Game, a Hot Honey New England IPA hopped with Citra Mosaic, Citra Cryo, Nelson Sauvin, and Motueka, wildflower honey and Serrano and Devil’s Tongue peppers from Horror Struck Hot Sauce’s own garden.… Read More »

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Contact:

Red's Beer Garden
(770) 637-2299

Dunwoody Farmer’s Market Vendors for 2/25

Perimeter Chamber Announces Strategic Initiatives

The Perimeter Chamber has put in considerable effort to formulate strategic initiatives spanning three or more years. These initiatives aim to support the prosperity of all businesses in Perimeter and the State of Georgia. The initiatives include the following key focus areas:

– Diverse, equitable, and inclusive economic growth
– Regional talent development
– Accessible housing growth

Chair of the Board, Adam Hill, states, “Our strategic initiatives will focus on real problems that are all businesses are facing in the current economic climate.… Read More »

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Contact:

Stephanie Freeman
(678) 244-9701
stephanie@perimeterchamber.com

DHS Girl’s Lacrosse Annual Spiced Right BBQ fundraiser

Life is busy!  Let us help!  Order a delicious dinner from Spiced Right Ribhouse barbeque and help support the Dunwoody High School Girls lacrosse team. Orders must be received AND paid for by Saturday, March 11th.  All dinners will be available for a curb side pickup between 5-6:30pm at the Dunwoody High School gym on Wednesday, March 15th.   … Read More »

What Audra’s Reading Now + a Book Giveaway

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Now that quarantine is over, my neighborhood book club is back!  I’m also an empty-nester with more time to read/attend so I’m excited to be starting back reading with my neighbors.  In case you are looking for something to read, I thought I’d share with you the Meadowlake Book Club books of the month for February and March. … Read More »

Sip, Shop and Raise a Glass to Reading With New Seasonal Cocktails At Distillery Of Modern Art

Join Distillery of Modern Art on Friday, February 25, 2023 for the next Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, book lovers are invited to browse a carefully curated selection of titles and enjoy handcrafted signature and seasonal cocktails, charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, sweets created by JARDí chocolates, and more.… Read More »

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Contact:

Distillery of Modern Art
(404) 482-2663
info@distilleryofmodernart.com

Hands-On Technology and Arts Exhibition

Get ready to be amazed and inspired at the Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) 13th Annual STEAM Showcase on March 15th from 6-8 pm at North Springs High School. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to explore the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). This award-winning exhibition is completely free and open to all ages.… Read More »

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Wesleyan Community Tennis Clinics

Wesleyan’s tennis program is designed to help children understand the fundamentals of tennis while working on skill development in a “lesson” environment. Children are divided by age and ability and work through a series of rotations each session working on strokes, playing time, and game strategy.

Skills clinic for boys and girls ages 5-11 (grades K-6th).… Read More »

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Contact:

Kelly A Weatherly
(678) 223-2178
kweatherly@wesleyanschool.org

Audra’s Review of Your Place or Mine, Now Streaming on Netflix

The plot per Netflix:  “Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher) are best friends and total opposites. She craves routine with her son in LA, but he thrives on change in NY. When they swap houses and lives for a week they discover what they think they want might not be what they really need.”

Audra’s thoughts:    Just what I was looking for on a night when home alone and needing something fun, non political, non stressful, and happy to watch.  … Read More »

Garden Faire

Spalding Garden Club in Sandy Springs/Dunwoody will hold a huge Pass Along plant sale with vendors, a bake sale, Second Season retail shop, picnic lunch and children’s corner on Saturday, April 15th from 9-3 at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Rd in Dunwoody. FREE… Read More »

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Contact:

Lee Dunn
(770) 331-4670
lee@dunnshouse.com

Dunwoody High News

Dunwoody Speech Wins Two State Championships

Last weekend, the Dunwoody Speech Team brought home two state championships at the GFCA State Championships in speech and debate competition.  

Tay Charles is the state champion in Dramatic Interpretation and Brandon Jasper is the state champion in Humorous Interpretation. Other trophies were collected by Anna Jean Lower, second place in Dramatic Interpretation, followed by Chloe Strader in third place and Cole Carter in third place for Humorous Interpretation.… Read More »

See the Stars and Planets at Dunwoody’s Observatory

The Georgia State University – Perimeter College Observatory on the Dunwoody campus continues to be open on select Friday evenings for the public to view the sky through their 14-inch reflecting telescope. The current plan is to have an observing this Friday, 02/17 at approximately 7pm. We will have two more planned evenings on 03/24 and 04/21.… Read More »