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L5P Halloween Parade – 2012

A few of my favorite shots from last Saturday's L5P Halloween Parade in Inman Park.  

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade 2012

  It's time for the Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade.  This year the event is celebrating it's 12th Anniversary.  This is always a fun event and open to all ages and the public.  It's a great time to enjoy watching 0r wearing a costume while enjoying some great Little 5 Points fun and music.  There will be funky arts for sale along with the regular retailers open for business.  There will be food and drink aplenty with local restaurants along with some street vendors offering up their savory selections.  If music is your pleasure - you will be rewarded with multiple options throughout the day. The Parade starts at 4pm and lasts about 2 hours.  There are decorated floats and marching bands and about anything else you can imagine in the ghoul realm along with  a few things you probably never  imagined.  The parade is perfect for all ages and offers a little something for everyone.  Beware of the candy thrown your way and the odd brussel sprout handed out for good trickery (thank you, Dad's Garage!). Located in Inman Park, Atlanta, Little 5 Points has limited parking and  the best advice for travel to the event is MARTA or bike the belt line. Saturday October 20, 2012 from noon to 10 pm    |   Parade starts at 4 pm    

Candler Park’s Fall Festival | October 2012

  Next weekend is Candler Park's Annual Fall Festival featuring a 5k Road race along with fun for all after Saturday's 5k.    Proceed's of the Fall Festival Benefit Candler Park Neighborhood Organization.   October 13 - 12 pm to 10 pm  |  October 14 - 12 pm to 8pm 5K: The Candler Park Fall Fest 5k is on Saturday morning.  Race starts at 10 am. Jogging strollers are permitted.  Registry details are here for the race.    MUSIC includes:  Moon tower, The Sundogs, Yacht Rock Revue, Lexi Street, Seed & Feed Marching Band, & local legend, Francine Reed and many more bands. ARTIST Market includes over 150 artists including local artists showing and selling their creations. Perfect time to think about your holiday shopping list.  Sneak peak of featured artists is on the Fall Fest Candler Park site. FOOD & DRINK:  there will be plenty of offerings of food and of course beer - especially with Atlanta's own Sweetwater Brewing Company as one of the Festival sponsors. ZID ZONE:  There will be jumpies (small fee which will benefit the Mary Lin Education Foundation & will save your sanity) & Lowe's is sponsoring light hardware crafts activities. VOLUNTEERS: if you are interested in volunteering,  the Volunteer information for the Candler Park Fall Festival is on the site Keep up on Twitter @candlerparkATL   |  And remember with any Festival in the City of Atlanta, no dogs.  Be kind and leave Fido at home. Search for Candler Park Homes for Sale  

Inman Park Beer Chase

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!

Decatur Dog Parks | Atlanta, GA

City of Decatur    |     Decatur Dog Park      

Loring Heights Dog Park | Atlanta, GA

 

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.   Leash Laws - City of Atlanta  Homes for Sale Loring Heights

Inman Park Restaurant Week

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

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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Search for a home - using City, zip code or price point.   Sutherland Place homes located in Lake Claire.

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.

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