Inman Park Beer Chase | 5k and Beer Fest

Join in the fun and a great cause this Sunday!  Inman Park Beer Chase is November 6, 2011.  Start the day with a late start 5k through historic Inman Park.  Beer Fest starts at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. and features over 80 seasonal brews from both local national breweries .  Combo tickets available if you are interested in running the 5k and staying for the Beer Fest.   Proceeds for the 5k & Fest are for the benefit of the Inman Park Security Patrol.

For tickets and additional information Inman Park Beer Chase!

City of Decatur    |     Decatur Dog Park   

Daisy Livin' it Up at Decatur Dog Park | Atlanta GA | Memorial Day 2011

Gus visiting People Decatur Dog Park | Atlanta GA | Memorial Day 2011

Gus - Enjoying Staycation at the Urban Beach | Loring Heights Dog Park

Loring Heights Dog Park | Atlanta, GA

Intown Atlantans love their dogs!  We are lucky to have so many great greenspaces and parks around town.  Last Memorial Day – Gus had the pleasure of a morning at Loring Heights Dog Park a/k/a the urban beach.  Gus was there with his golden retriever friend, Buffy.   It’s a great spot where dogs,  who meet the criteria (non aggressive and should be altered),  can enter and play off leash.   There are two different areas so if you have a smaller dog there is a separate play area.   Gus and his friends play on the bigger dog side. 

Newer facility and hopefully the trees will fill in and offer some shade.  The ground is mostly crushed gravel – annoying if you are wearing sandles but just fine for your canine friend.  The gravel is great for upkeep – less dirt which just becomes mud after a rain.  If you have ever been to a dog park after a rain – you will know why the mud is a major “ARG” from the dog owner and a lot of fun for the dog.  

Loring Heights is a great neighborhood.  It is nestled between Peachtree Road and Northside – bordered by I-75 and the I-85/I-75 exchange.  There are about 300 homes and there is a variety of price options if you are looking to buy.  There are some terrific parks and green spots for people and beast to share alike.  And now Loring Heights Neighborhood boasts its very own dog park.  

Urban Beach - Loring Heights Dog Park

Leash Laws – City of Atlanta 

Homes for Sale Loring Heights

Inman Park Restaurant Week is March 28 – April 3, 2011.   Enjoy a taste of Inman Park  when eleven of our favorite restaurants & chefs will be opening their doors in support of Open Hand, whose mission is to help people prevent or better manage chronic disease through better nutrition by combining home-delivered meals and nutritional education to those in need.    Participating restaurants include Wisteria, Pure , Sauced, Rathbun’s, Rathbun’s Steak House, Fritti’s, The Albert, North Highland Pub, Victory Sandwich Bar, Parish, Park’s Edge, & Sotto Sotto. Menu’s priced from $15 to $35.  For details check out the site Inman Park Restaurant Week Site.

Each restaurant will be selling raffle tickets for $1/each.  The three winners of the raffle will win a hosted hor d’ouerves, beer &  wine party at Kevin Rathbun’s Steak’s Patio for 10 of their friends.  Each Inman Park restaurant will bring tastes from their restaurants for the winner.  The winner will be announced at the end of the restaurant week.

Get a taste of InmanPark.  Inman Park Restaurant Week March 28 – April 3.

Sutherland Place Homes!   Located in Lake Claire these homes are a great intown buy.  This home is presently being offered for sale as a short sale.

Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath brick home built in 2005 by John Willis.  Located in Lake Claire the home is convenient to downtown, midtown, downtown and major instates.  Kitchen has subzero refrigerator and wine refrigerator and Wolf gas range & hood.  Living space is open and features 2 fireplaces, living room open to dining room, breakfast room, study – all opening to private, gated courtyard.   Beautiful details throughout the home – hardwood floors, crown molding, painted doors and banister with painted newel posts.   Upstairs features 2 guest bedrooms with private bathrooms.  One room features a private porch with a view of the neighborhood.    Hallway is lined with windows and has a laundry room and linen closet.   Master suite is sure to please with large space – room enough for king size bed and large furniture AND a sitting room.  Room has lots of windows and two Juliet balconies overlooking green-space.  There is a private deck overlooking the courtyard.    Master closet is huge and has custom shelving units.  The master bath features custom dual vanities, private water closet, large whirlpool tub and large walk in shower with dual shower heads.   There is a 2 car garage with extra room for storage.   HOA takes care of almost all of the yard.  This Sutherland Place home is a standout.

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Sutherland Place homes located in Lake Claire.

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!

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 – 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.

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.

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.