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United Way’s Shoebox Project

Renew Energize Donate = RED.  RED Day is May 13, 2010.  Keller Williams’ office all across the country will take the day and give back to the community.    My office is participating in the United Way’s Shoebox Project which collects shoeboxes (hopefully decorated) filled with travel size toiletries for homeless women & kids.   On the 13th – we will meet at our office and fill the shoeboxes and then deliver to the United Way.

I was so excited & passionate about this project that I am collecting donations from NOW until the 12th of May.  Need Shoeboxes (both decorated & not decorated), travel size toiletries & items for kids (list below) or money which will be used to buy toiletries.   You may leave on my porch or contact me for an easy pick up/delivery options.  Metro Atlanta’s United Way’s goal is 20,000 shoe boxes! 

• Shoeboxes – must be able to be opened/inspected by United Way
• Shoeboxes – have some fun and decorate – no worries if you don’t have time!
• Toiletries – travel size including:deodorant ~ travel size soaps ~ toothbrush & toothpaste ~ travel size lotions ~ hair comb/brush ~ sun protector ~ lip balm ~ adhesive bandages ~ hand towels/baby wipes ~ antibiotic ointments ~ warm socks ~ tampons ~ panty liners (must be individually wrapped) ~ travel size water bottles ~ rain poncho ~ resealable zipper storage bags ~ prepaid phone cards ~ dental floss ~ NON-ALCOHOLIC mouth wash ~ travel size hand sanitizer
• Items for Kids:coloring books ~ crayons/pencils ~ pencil sharpeners ~ barrettes ~ elastic bands ~ children’s toothbrushes ~ toys (travel size) ~ children’s sox ~ small books
• NOT SUITABLE:  Medicines ~ candy ~ sewing kits ~ used or opened items ~ no sharp objects or razor blades (unattended children may have access to the boxes & want to keep safe).

If you want to participate but don’t have shoeboxes or toiletries – can take a check and do shopping for you!  Target & most drugstores – have great $1 items that are PERFECT for the boxes!

Inman Park Festival

We are in the countdown mode to the 39th annual Inman Park Festival!   If you haven’t been to the festival – you have been missing out and you need to make the change this year and GO!     Parade is on Saturday but there is plenty for everyone on both days – including art, food, music, playground for kids and beer.

The Festival is Saturday April 24th & Sunday April 25th.   The Tour of Homes does begin on the Friday the 23rd (not every house on the tour is open on this day though) and goes through the festival.  For more details – Inman Park Festival Information.

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer for the Festival as well.  Inman Park Festival Volunteer information.

Decatur Old House Fair

 

Decatur Old House Fair – Is for you if you have an old house and want to ideas, insight and advice from the pros.   There are hands on sessions as well as speakers including how a Historic Wood Window Restoration workshop, Greening your old house, and much more.   For more information visit the Decatur Old House Fair site for directions and ticket information.  

March 6, 2010  – from 9 am to 5pm at the Holiday Inn on Clairemont Ave.

P.A.L.S 20th Anniversary Bingo – Tonight!

Tonight P.A.L.S is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a Bingo fundraiser!  P.A.L.S is an Atlanta based Non-profit organization that loves animals.   It helps folks with critical illnesses, disabilities and the elderly keep their pets.  Love it!

 Fundraiser is at the Jungle.  Doors open at 6:00pm and the first Bingo numbers will be called at 7:45pm.   $20 to play Bingo ($5 donation to go), cash bar & food bar.  There are group packages available too.  GREAT CAUSE!  Want more details – P.A.L.S 20th Anniversary Bingo.

Candler Park Fall Festival ‘09

This weekend – October 10th & 11th –  is the Candler Park Fall Festival!

Saturday at 9am ~ the annual 5K kicks off the festival.  The course is through Candler Park and you can still run – entry fee is $24 and all proceeds benefit the Candler Park Neighborhood Association.

Bands throughout Saturday & Sunday – click here for the music schedule.  Activitiest for the kids.  On Sunday – there is a home tour from noon to 6pm.  Tickets are $15.  And of course there will be beer & food.  The festival benefits the Candler Park Neighborhood Association.   For more details on the festival ~ Candler Park ‘09 Fall Fest.

Sales Tax Holiday – July 30 – August 2, 2009

Today starts a 4 day sales tax holiday!  If you are in need of a personal computer or it’s time for back to school clothing ($100 per item maximum) or school supplies ($20 per item maximum) – now is the time to buy!

In addition to being able to purchase a laptop or desktop PC – other computing items may be eligible for the tax exempt status – software, docking stations, disks, memory, keyboards, printers, printer cartridges, zip drives, scanners, storage devices, etc. 

For details on what is included & excluded click here.

Corndogorama – 2009

This weekend – Saturday & Sunday – in the East Atlanta Village is the 11th annual Corndogorama Indie – Rock Extravaganza!   There will be music on 2 stages, street performers, art, pie cook off, eating contest and corndogs!

Festival starts noon and runs until 11pm both Saturday & Sunday and is located this year in the heart of East Atlanta Village.  Tickets are $20 at Festival.  More information  – including schedule of bands – can be found on the Corndogorama’s website.

Va-Highland Summerfest 2009

It’s time for the 26th annual Va-Highland Festival!  The Festival begins on Friday, June 5th  with the community & festival activities.  The festival official opens to the public on Saturday, June 6th and runs through Sunday.  There will be an artist market, live music, and lots of beer & food.  The festival is in the heart of Virginia Highlands. 

Details:   Saturday, June 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Artist Market closes at 6:30 p.m.)
Sunday, June 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Free Admission, Donations Greatly Appreciated

For More Information.

Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes – 2009!

The 7th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes is weekend.   The open air artist market is located at Bessie Branham Park on Delano.  There will be bands, food and a children’s area.    The festival is open Sat & Sunday from 10 am until 7pm.  The tour of homes will be both days – 12 pm to 6pm.  For details click here.

2009 Modern Atlanta Home Tour

2009 Modern Atlanta Home Tour has some great homes on the tour this year.  This event is perfect for fans of contemporary architecture and design.   The tour is only 2 days – May 16th & 17th.  Tickets are $35.  For more information on the tour — click here.  Enjoy!

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