Clairmont Heights Civic Association

From DeKalb County Parks & Rec: Your child will learn about NATURE, enjoy fishing, observe wildlife, identify trees and insects, take daily hikes, learn about GREEN-collar jobs, build rain barrels, explore the mountain and make new friends. June 1 - July 2, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Children may not be dropped off before 7:00 a.m.) Weeks 1-3 / June 1 – 19 (ages 6-8) Weeks 4-5 / June 22 – July 2 (ages 9-11) $55 per week/child (DeKalb County Residents) $75 per week/child (Non-DeKalb County Residents) Lunch will be provided for all participants. Location: DAVIDSON – ARABIA MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE, 3787 Klondike Road – Lithonia, GA 30038

From Bicycle South: "This is a great ride for anyone who is new to group rides or riding in general and families with older kids. We leave the shop at 9:00 AM and make our way out to Stone Mountain and back on the bicycle path. Total mileage is about 18 miles round-trip. Free snacks and drinks at Bicycle South after the ride. Please show up a few minutes early to pick up maps, cue sheets and meet your ride leader. Call the shop (404-636-4444) if you have any questions."

Contents: New Walkways Let Pedestrians Stretch Their Legs Top Rankings for Emory's Graduate and Professional Schools Community Meeting (South Fork Conservancy) Environmental Award Promotes Clean Air

For our dog lovers... "We are searching for owners of misbehaved dogs for a new season of the popular Animal Planet television program, It's Me Or The Dog. If you're the owner of one (or more) out-of-control dogs, or you have a pooch who's an obedience school drop-out, we want you! The casting team is looking for dog-owners from every type of background who are ready for the ultimate doggy make over. ..." TUESDAY JUNE 9 @ 7pm-11pm and SATURDAY JUNE 13 @ 10am-12noon Read more

Thanks to you we are able to provide the activities and plants for your pleasure and purchase. As a thank you we are holding an Appreciation Plant Sale on Saturday, June 6 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We still have native plants which need a good home and we will give a 10% to 25% discount. We hope you get a chance to get a native plant for your garden and visit the GPC gardens.

Sprouts Green Café features meat and vegan dishes, including rice bowls, sandwiches/wraps/paninis, soups, salads, and smoothies. “Our focus is on natural foods, minimal processing, and sourcing as many ingredients as possible from local and organic sources,” Read more

From Atlanta Preservation Center via communityradar.com: Atlanta area youngsters with a sense of adventure, a curiosity about the past and an affinity for writing will have the chance to explore all three during the “City Sleuths: Exploring the Mysteries of the City” summer camp, sponsored by the Atlanta Preservation Center. For the third year, the APC is hosting a one-week, full-day session that will draw campers ages 10 to 14 into Atlanta’s past through visits to historic sites, games, riddles, writing and mystery hunts. Read more

From the Decatur Active Living Division via communityradar.com: Summer Family and Individual Pool Passes are now available for purchase at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. [Non-city residents can buy passes though at a higher rate.] While the Glenlake Tennis Center is open, you can also conveniently purchase pool passes at the Rec. Please call Virginia at 678-553-6544 with questions. Also, the newly renovated Glenlake Pool opens this Friday from 5 to 7:30 pm, and at 10 am Saturday.

the DEKALB COUNTY SOIL and WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S 22nd ANNUAL Erosion and Sediment Control Seminar and Exposition, June 5, 2009, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (Registration required) 8:00 a.m. Registration and Reception Tour of Exhibits 8:30 a.m. Welcome, Program Purpose, and Introductions by District Chairperson, Dell MacGregor 8:45 a.m. "District Watershed Management Plan & Better Site Design” by Steven Haubner, Principal Engineer, Water Resources/Environmental Planning, Atlanta Regional Commission

On Thursday evening June 18, the South Fork Conservancy, along with Park Pride, the Lindbergh LaVista Corridor Coalition, the Olmsted Linear Parks Alliance, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the Clifton Community Partnership, is sponsoring a community meeting to share ideas for creek and greenspace possibilities. It is planned for Thursday, 18 June 2009, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. at the Marcus Autism Center, 1920 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, Bellsouth Training Room, 2nd Floor. Read more

From Decaturmom.com via communityradar.com... It’s almost time for the Decatur Beach Party! The annual event where the City of Decatur dumps 60 tons of sand on downtown Decatur streets for the ultimate city block party. This event has something for everyone; the younger children love to play in the sand, the older kids go for the boardwalk games, and its a terrific way to socialize with your Decatur neighbors while listening to live bands and enjoying tasty food and drinks.

From Roy Leonard of http://dekalblibrary.org... DeKalb County Public Library reaches a new milestone on Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. with dedication ceremonies for the new Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library. The public is invited to join DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis, County Commissioners, the Library Board of Trustees and library staff for the dedication of the new facility at 1282 McConnell Drive in Decatur.

From Dan Magee.... The Mason Mill Recreation Center is a DeKalb County recreation center just a mile from our neighborhood, and focuses on programs for county residents 50 and over. They do have some programming for children. The address is 1340-B McConnell Dr., Decatur, 30032, and their phone number is 404-679-1349. Here is a sampling of their programs:

From MANA... One of our neighbors recently made us aware of "AWARE"," a group that does wildlife rehabilitation in our area. They have some great tips for saving wildlife that we thought might come in handy this summer, from what to do if you find an injured bird, to how oppossums won't hurt you, and steps to take when you are about to do yard work to protect wildlife habitats and otherwise. To learn more visit: http://www.awareone.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Ite...

Join neighbors and friends of the preserve to do something positive for the environment and for one of our neighborhood's little treasures. No experience needed - just bring gloves and wear work clothes. Activities include mulching, pulling ivy, planting and repairing signage, etc. For more information, please visit the Nature Preserve web site at http://www.cshepherdpreserve.org

The Grand Opening of the new Glenlake Bathhouse and Pool [1121 Church St., Decatur -- see map], originally scheduled for Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m., has been postponed until June 5, 2009. Completion of the new bathhouse has been delayed by the numerous rain days which occurred this spring. The Glenlake Pool and Bathhouse Grand Opening celebration will be held on Friday, June 5, 2009 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. and will include games, prizes, refreshments, and free admission (extending also to Saturday 10-6). Pending completion of related construction, parking is available along Church Street. Details will be updated and confirmed on the City of Decatur website at www.decaturga.com. Contact: Dan Magee, Active Living Director, 678-553-6541, dan.magee@decaturga.com or Linda Harris, 404-371-8386, linda.harris@decaturga.com

From Commissioner Jeff Rader, May 29, 2009... DECATUR - The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted millage rates which will require an increase in property taxes by the following percentages: Unincorporated 3.73%

It was announced yesterday that Emory has had to close the community recycling station behind the CVS in Emory Village because of budget cuts. It was also announced that the BP station in Emory Village has been sold (not to Emory) and will close as of June 1. The county's water line replacement project in Emory Village is complete. Georgia Power will now begin the process of burying overhead utilities, including electricity, cable TV, and telephone. This phase is expected to begin in June and extend into fall, perhaps through the end of the calendar year. The work is scheduled to take place mainly between 8pm and 5am, but will nonetheless be disruptive for traffic. DeKalb County has gone to bid for construction of the roundabout, with an anticipated start date in August, and a one year duration. Updates on Construction Projects

On Thursday evening June 18, the South Fork Conservancy will be hosting a meeting to bring the Lindbergh Lavista Corridor neighborhoods up to date on their efforts to link the communities adjoining the South Fork of Peachtree Creek [from Zonolite Park to Emory University]. It is the vision of the South Fork Conservancy to protect and restore approximately 1,100 acres of greenspace by establishing a 31-mile network of connections along the creek. Read more