Clairmont Heights Civic Association

Contents: Adopt a Chihuahua or Another Small Dog; DeKalb County Habitat for Humanity; Cat Tag Now Available; Georgia Green Loans Available for Small Businesses; GICH is Looking for Your Community's Application; Bright from the Start; Notice of Fund Availability; Fourth of July Events; Decatur Organic Farmers Market; National Summer Learning Day; Legislative News; Atlanta Braves All-American Blood Drive; Join the Bring Trader Joes to Decatur Campaign; Goodwill Career Center; Community Calendar; Jobs and Volunteering

Adopt a Chihuahua or another small dog
For more information contact the DeKalb Animal Services and Enforcement
845 Camp Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 294-2996
or visit their website.

DeKalb County Habitat for Humanity
Do you know a low income family that would be a good family partner with DeKalb Habitat? Beginning August 1st, DeKalb Habitat will be accepting applications for potential homeowners. Applications are available online.

In the News
Stimulus money to help make homes more energy efficient -- Macon.com
Taxpayer weatherization programs that provide better home insulation and more energy-efficient appliances to the poor are about to get a massive shot in the arm from federal stimulus dollars. Georgia alone expects to get about $125 million over the next few years, and that will be passed down through various agencies that come into people's homes and handle repairs. To read more click here.

Pedicabs find niche in Decatur, but going is slow elsewhere in area -- Atlanta Journal Constitution
There's a new way to get around in Decatur, different even from the bicycles, scooters, rent-by-the-hour cars and mass transit that already make the city unique.

It involves a pair of pedicabs - bright yellow boxes large enough to seat two or three passengers, attached to an adult-sized tricycle - powered by Mike Gerke's legs. For a few bucks, he runs short tours around town, takes tired event-goers to their parked cars or provides easy trips home after a long night out.

Cat Tag now available
The Feline Friend license plate (also known as the Cat Tag) is now available at tag offices throughout Georgia. Proceeds from sales of the license plate directly benefit the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program which helps to pay for spay/neuter procedures in Georgia. For more information visit the Georgia Department of Revenue website.

Georgia Green Loans Available for Small Businesses
Georgia Green Loans provides up to $35,000 to help businesses green-ovate or provide a green service or product. Over $2 million is presently available and ACE is seeking additional capital to increase loans to $100,000. Applications may be made on-line. For more information, please contact Appalachian Community Enterprises, Inc.'s CEO/ President Grace Fricks or VP- Lending Sandy Headley by mail: 3173 Highway 129 North, Cleveland, GA or telephone: (706) 348-6609.

GICH Is Looking For Your Community's Application
The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) is currently accepting applications for community participation through September 4, 2009. Communities are encouraged, but not required, to send a Letter of Intent to apply by July 17, 2009, so that the GICH Program Leaders may follow-up with you during the application process. Applications for participation in GICH are available at UGA's Housing and Demographics Research Center.

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Introduces Statewide Child Care Referral Service. Take advantage of a new service to help families locate accessible, affordable, quality child care. By calling toll-free 1-877-ALL GA KIDS families can learn about licensed child care in one of Georgia's approximately 3,000
child care learning centers, 250 group day care homes, and 5,300 family day care homes all across the state. They will also provide information and advice on how to select a qualifiedchild care provider. A searchable database will also be available at www.allgakids.org.

Notice of Fund Availability, Request for Proposal: Foster Grandparent Program
The Corporation for National and Community Service announces the availability of Federal grant funds to support the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) in metro Atlanta, Georgia. The service area must include the counties of Fulton and DeKalb.
FEDERAL FUNDS AVAILABLE (approximately): $362,997 (Period covering (3/4 year) October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010)
NON FEDERAL SHARE REQUIREMENT (CASH OR IN-KIND) (Minimum 10% of the total budget)
We sincerely hope you will consider applying for sponsorship of the Foster Grandparent Program and invite you to attend a bidders' meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:00 pm to 12:00 pm
Peachtree Summit Building
401 West Peachtree Street, Conference Room 18-C, 18th floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30308 (404)331-4646
If additional information is needed to assist you that determination, please contact (404) 331-4649.
Completed applications must be received by close of business, Friday, August 7, 2009 at the following address:
Bob O'Harra
State Program Specialist
Corporation for National and Community Service
401 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1600
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Fourth of July Events
Avondale Estates
9:15 am Parade Line-Up at Avondale High School
10:00 am Parade begins up Claredon Ave.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Food will be sold at Lake Avondale by the Avondale Baptist Church
7:30 pm Atlanta Blue Notes performs at Lake Avondale
Dusk Fireworks at Lake Avondale

Decatur
Decorate your bicycle, skateboard, or wagon and join the Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown Decatur. Concert on the square features the Callanwolde Concert Band.
Parade 6:00 pm
Concert 7:00 pm
Fireworks at dark

Decatur Organic Farmers Market
Decatur Organic Farmers Market offers locally grown fresh organic produce, flowers, and other organic food products such as bread, jam, and sauces. It is a market that supports local farmers by offering them an in town location to sell their products.
It is open on Wednesday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Summer) and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Winter).
163 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Please sign up for their weekly e-notices!

National Summer Learning Day
National Summer Learning Day is coming soon, on Thursday, July 9th. National Summer Learning Day aims to showcase summer programs across the country and focus attention on how quality summer learning programs help close the achievement gap, promote healthy development and support working families.
The National Center for Summer Learning, along with the Georgia Afterschool Investment Council, urges programs to host an event during the week of July 6, and join the national campaign to showcase the importance of summer learning to youth and families in your community!
If you have any questions regarding the National Summer Learning Day, please email Ashutosh Raina at ashutosh@Jhu.edu or call 410-262-5138.

Save the Date
Start Your Own Childcare or After School Program Workshop
(Worth 3-CEU credit hours)
Saturday, August 1, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
To register click here or call (678) 663-8975.

Legislative News
The "Summary of General Statutes Enacted at the 2009 Session" is now available online via the link at the bottom of the General Assembly home page at http://www.legis.ga.gov/

Atlanta Braves All-American Blood Drive
American Red Cross
Turner Field
Monday, June 29, 2009
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
To schedule an appointment please visit www.givelife.org and use sponsor code: abrav

Join Bring Trader Joes to Decatur Cause on Facebook

Goodwill Career Center
Goodwill operates a Career Center in Decatur, located at1295 Columbia Drive; Decatur, Georgia 30032. It is open to the general public and equipped with people and resources to help job seekers and micro-business owners. The center provides computers with Internet access, fax machines, photocopiers, telephones, and just about any other resource you might need for job search or business development.

Community Calendar/News

Step Up In Georgia
A non-profit agency located in Decatur (at 4122 E. Ponce
de Leon Ave.) helps teach senior citizens how to become computer proficient. They are in need of gently used laptops for their computer lab. If you have a computer to donate, please contact India Pullin at (404) 580-1903 or indiapullin@yahoo.com.

Staycation Sundays on Church Street this Summer
Sundays, June 28, July 19, August 9
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For more information click here.

River Discovery Series
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeepers
Begins Saturday, June 27, 2009

Event Honoring Women Veterans and Current Military Women
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Georgia International Horse Park
To RSVP call (770) 860-4190 or click here.

Emory Organic Market Box Program
The boxes contain mainly local and regional produce with some items from organic farms outside of our region for variety. The boxes come in three sizes, and you can pick up your order on Thursdays from 3-6pm at The Depot on Asbury Circle. Depot parking is available for pickup. Please order your box by Midnight on Sunday for delivery on the following Thursday. Order online and pay with a credit card or Eagle Dollars.

Family Night at Decatur Chick-fil-A
Monday nights
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
There is face painting, balloons animals, buy one Kid's Meal get a Kid's Meal free and free Icedream for the kids!

Georgia Watch Survey
Taking surveys of those who do not have health insurance or have inadequate coverage.
Call (404) 525-1085 or email or visit their website for more information.

Heroes for Hunger
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Atlanta Braves
Fans who bring non-perishable food items to Braves game throughout the month of June will receive a special ticket offer for an upcoming game. Food drop off locations include Guest Relations @ aisle 146, Community Clubhouse in the Plaza and the 755 Club Lobby entrance.

SkaterAid needs used decks
Artists from around Atlanta take used decks and turn them into original works of arts to be auctioned off at the event.
If you want to learn more about the event and other ways you can support us, please visit the website.

National Summer Learning Day
Georgia Afterschool Investment Council
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The first 200 programs to register Summer Learning Day events by June 19th will receive a special package of fun giveaways that can be used during the event, including a disposable camera, magnetic photo frames, flyer disks, and a draw string backpack.

If you have any questions regarding the National Summer Learning Day, please email Ashutosh Raina or call (410) 262-5138.

DeKalb eases outdoor water use restrictions
DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis announces that DeKalb County will adopt the non-drought schedule for outdoor water use declared by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 10, 2009. Under a non-drought schedule, outdoor water use is allowed three days a week on assigned days using odd and even-numbered addresses.
· Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
· Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses are allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Water use may occur at any time of the day on the assigned days, but to be water efficient, landscape watering should not occur between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. To read more click here.

Nonprofit Space Available for Lease
The Community Foundation leases these buildings for $1.00 per year to various nonprofit organizations, and the nonprofits cover all other expenses related to the property. The nonprofits pay the property taxes and reimburse the Foundation for the cost it expends in securing property insurance coverage. The nonprofit is also responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the building.

Currently, the Child Development Associationhas office space available in their North Fulton building. Located in a building with other nonprofits, the collaborative environment is ideal for a small or midsized nonprofit. For further details, please contact Donna Smythe at (770) 992-4339 ordsmythe@cdakids.org.

AIDS Walk Atlanta
Registration is Open
October 18, 2009
Piedmont Park

Pool Passes
Summer Family and Individual Pool Passes are now available for purchase at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. Please call Virginia at (678) 553-6544 with questions. Also, the newly renovated Glenlake Pool opens Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and at 10:00 am Saturday.
Season Pool Passes
City of Decatur Residents (please provide proof of residency) Individual (2-13 yrs) $50
Individual (14-59 yrs) $60
Household (5 or less) $125
Household (5 or more) $125 + 10 additional member

Non-City Residents
Individual (3-13 yrs) $85
Individual (14-59 yrs) $95
Household (5 or fewer) $175
Household (5 or more) $175 + 10 additional member

THE 2009 Georgia Games
The Georgia Games is proud to be back this summer with its annual Championship Games. The 2009 season kicked off with the Tae kwon do event, which brought in over 150 participants of all ages and skill levels and was a huge success, a great sign that this season is going to be the best yet!

Online registration is up and running, not only is it convenient, but cheaper too! All online registration is offered at a discount.

Atlanta Progressive News Fundraiser
APN has always been community supported, and we are so thankful to our readers who have come through for us time and time again with donations small and large.
Click here to contribute.

Decatur Career Center @ Avondale Crossing Plaza
Resources, technology and support services have been designed to help Job Seekers secure employment, and to assist in the development of Micro- Businesses.
For more information contact Dee Dee Bullock at (404) 728-8635. Center located at 1295 Colubmia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032.

House of Grace Free Health Care Services
The clinic, located at 3567 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032, has the capacity to provide free health care services to 15 patients per evening. For more information call (404) 298-6078 or visit their website.

Spay and Neuter Your Pit Bull or Pit Mix
Atlanta Humane Society
For more information call (404) 875-6420 or visit theirwebsite.
Job Announcements
Executive Director
Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta
Send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Executive Director, CVC
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
100 Edgewood Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
jobs@unitedwayatlanta.org
Fax to (404) 527-7354.

GALEO Program Coordinator
Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials - Position will focus on Youth Leadership & Census 2010 duties, including: developing partnerships, conducting research, analyzing trends, increasing civic engagement, youth leadership outreach program development, program research, definition, launching, and ongoing management. For more info on the position, qualifications and how to apply, visit their website.

Public Policy Associate
Southern Center for Human Rights
To apply send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to:
Renee Myers
Southern Center for Human Rights
83 Poplar Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2122
or by email.
Deadline to apply is Friday, July 10, 2009.

Youth Programs Manager
Oakhurst Community Garden Project
Submit application by June 30, 2009
Please submit resume and cover letter to Stephanie. For more information call (678) 642-4977 or visit their website.

Careers.ga.gov Notification List
To find more extensive information about job opportunities with the State of Georgia including information about the State's Continuous Recruitment Job Titles, visit The Job Site.

Volunteer Opportunities
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
To learn about ways to volunteer please visit their website.

StandUp for Kids
To see training calendar and to get more information, please visit their website.

DeKalb County Animal Services
DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement's volunteer program - Friends of DeKalb Animal Services - needs volunteers to play with the animals at the shelter and help pose them for photos. We are looking for people to come regularly, preferably once a week.
M-F 10-5 or Saturday 10-4
DeKalb County Animal Services
845 Camp Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 294-2996
For more information please visit their website.

Decatur Education Foundation
Office Volunteers
Prefer volunteers who can work 2-3 days per week a few hours each day or 1-2 longer shifts. To inquire please send an email.

Oakhurst Dog Park Committee
Volunteers for the Dog Park committee will be asked to assist neighbors, conduct permit checks, and help with fundraisers to add curbside appeal to the park. Each volunteer will be ask to serve for 1-2 hours. If you are interested in volunteering please send an email to ona@oakhurst.org.

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