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Bloom & Grow
Bloom & Grow Welcomes "Talk 2 Your Baby"
Saturday, August 14, 10:30am-12:30pm - FREE Workshop & RegistrationMeet Claire Anderson, founder of "Talk 2 Your Baby" and find out more about the workshops. "Talk 2 Your Baby" session's will provide resources for babies to interact with their surroundings. Your baby can learn to communicate effectively, while developing sign language skills, phonics skills, and math skills that they will never lose! Participate in a free workshop and register for a class that fits you and your baby's schedule. Designed for ages 3 months up to 5 years. Sessions start the week of August 17 - three days of the week options available. Visit www.bloom-grow.com for complete dates and more information.
MONTHLY SATURDAY DATE NIGHT
Saturday, August 21, 6:30-10pm
Do you need a reprieve? Bloom & Grow can help you relax and enjoy a few hours out with your significant other or friends. We offer affordable, dependable, trustworthy care for your child. The kids will enjoy creative free play, a movie, popcorn, games and quiet time. Designed for ages 2 - 7.
Cost: $25 per child, $20 for additional siblings.
Register: Reserve a spot for your child via email by August 18, 2010 (must reserve by this date)
FALL CLASSES
We are working on our fall schedule - dance, tumbling, etc. Check our website later in the month for details. Sign up on our mailing list to get updates on class schedules and special events. Let us know what you are looking for and we'll see what we can do!
PARTY/FACILITY RENTAL
Bloom & Grow offers a local venue for party and facility rentals for child-focused parties, programs, classes, special events, etc. Special rates for playgroups, homeschool groups and others who might be interested in partnering with us supports the development of happy, well-rounded children. Find out rates - visit the website.
Visit us online for continuously updated information and to join our mailing list. Bloom & Grow is locally grown in Glenwood Park, owned and managed by moms.
The Music Class - Glenwood Park
Free demonstration classes being held August 10th at 9:30a.m. and 10:30a.m. To RSVP go to our website or call the office at 770-645-5578. These classes fill up fast, sign up soon!
Our 10-week Fall Session featuring the Lion Collection starts Aug. 21. No classes Sept 4-6 for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 9 & 10 for Rosh Hashana, Sept. 18 for Yom Kippur. Fall Session ends Nov. 6. Classes are filling up, register soon!
The Shed at Glenwood
King Estate Wine Dinner with Gary Lynn hosting and fresh herbs and produce flown in directly from the King Estate Family Garden! 5 wines, 5 courses, $85! Tuesday, August 24th at 7pm. Menu and details to come. Check out the website or join our email list for all the details.
Vickery’s Glenwood Park
There’s always something going on at Vickery’s Glenwood Park!
SUNDAY: Brunch 11am-3pm • 5-8pm Kids Eat Free (from Kid’s Menu with Adult Entrée Purchase. Cannot be combined with any other coupon, discount or promotions.)
MONDAY: All Natural Prime Rib $20
TUESDAY: BBQ RIB Dinner $16
WEDNESDAY: Alaskan Crab Leg Dinner $20
THURSDAY: Pasta Dinner $12 • Girl’s Night Out • Drink Specials for the Ladies – Good Times!
FRIDAY: Prime Rib Sliders $16
SATURDAY: Brunch 11am-3pm • Date Night Dinner Specials (Free appetizer or dessert with purchase of two dinner entrees or specials. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other coupon, discount or promotions.)
SAVE THE DATE:
AUGUST 9: PGA Championship
AUGUST 13: FRIDAY the 13th • Your 13th Drink is FREE!
AUGUST 25: Fourth Friday Wine Tasting, 6-7:30pm
AUGUST 29: BINGO at the BAR, 7pm more

School Supply Drive - East Atlanta Kids ClubSchool bells will be ringing soon and East Atlanta Kids Club will be providing school supplies to 60 children. We ask that you consider helping us by donating items from the school supply list below. You may drop off items between now and Friday, August 7 at Joe’s Coffee Shop in East Atlanta or at Brownwood Rec Center. Joe’s is open between the hours of 8am and 9pm, and Brownwood is open from 11 am to 6pm. All donations are tax-deductible and donation receipts are available. For more information contact 404-627-8050, 10am-6pm M-F, or email us.
School supply needs for Kids Club students:
- Back Packs/Book Bags
- Spiral notebooks (single subject)
- Spiral notebooks (3 subject)
- Composition notebooks
- 3-ring binders
- Notebook subject dividers
- 1 MB jump drives
- Colored pencils
- Pencil bags/boxes
- Pencil sharpeners (with shavings container)
- Pens
- Pencils
- Erasers (pencil)
- Paper (3-hole loose leaf)
- Crayons
- Markers
- Glue Sticks
- Highlighters
- Index cards
- Facial tissue (small packages)
- Folders with prongs and pockets (assorted colors)
- Folders without prongs
- Scissors
- Rulers (ruled with metric and English units)
- Dictionaries (small)
- Protractors
- Calculators
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Locally Grown
Keep it in the neighborhood by using the expert services of fellow Glenwood Park residents.
The Altman Group Real Estate
Allan Altman, Associate Broker, City Living Atlanta
Intown Home Buyer/Seller specializing in both residential and commercial. "Real Marketing Programs designed to sell your home." Do you want to sell your home or just list it for sale? If the answer is SELL contact us at 404-644-8473 or via email for a free market analysis of your home! Visit us online for listings.
Bitstream Consulting, LLC
Bitstream is an IT and telecommunications consulting company with the following competencies: Microsoft, Apple, and Linux operating systems, computer networks, wireless networking, system security, phone systems, and VOIP. Initial consultations are free. Contact owner Ollie Strickland.
Cablik Enterprises
We are a fully-licensed general contractor and residential/commercial builder located in the Brasfield Overlook section of Glenwood Park. Founded by Alan Cablik in 2002, we specialize in building and developing sustainable intown properties that improve Atlanta’s neighborhoods - including several properties right here in Glenwood Park. We offer professionalism and quality workmanship, as well as personalized attention to every client. Please visit our website or call 404-627-1645.
Callahan Law P.C.
Sandy Callahan of Callahan Law P.C. does trials and appeals in state, federal and military courts. A former state and federal prosecutor, he does criminal defense, military law, family law, simple estate planning, and DUIs. Sandy also does complex financial and money-laundering investigations and investment verifications/reviews. Offering discreet, sensitive, and objective counsel throughout the full spectrum of legal needs, contact Sandy via email or by phone at 404.474.3455.
Care Changes
We are a free eldercare service helping families find assisted livings, nursing homes, Alzheimer’s care, retirement communities and senior care resources. Our friendly and experienced Senior Care Coordinators will help you determine your care needs, monthly cost and location preferences. We will provide you with the best senior care options in your area. Our service is easy to use and provided at absolutely no charge. Whether you are looking in advance or need help immediately, Care Changes is here for you. Please visit our website or call 404-474-4260.
Carlos E. Ostrej Design, LLC
At Carlos E. Ostrej Design we focus on achieving innovative design solutions based on our global perspective and international design experience. We provide the highest quality of design for every project, where consideration of our clients’ goals and budget are ever present in a collaborative work environment. Corporate interiors, restaurants, retail, single and multifamily residential. Custom furniture design. Please visit our website or call 404-627-2131 for more information.
DanaBASE: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
DanaBASE markets innovative and industry leading 'green' automotive products. XFT is a highly concentrated fuel additive that increases MPG, enhances engine performance with less maintenance, and reduces harmful pollutants and emissions. Eco-Mist helps preserve one of our greatest resources, WATER, while at the same preserving the exterior of our vehicles. Contact Dana Lee at 404-494-0864 to learn how green-minded businesses can reduce their carbon footprint. Follow me @saveandbgreen.
Glenwood Service Co.
Your complete home repair, remodel, and maintenance professionals. No job too big or too small, quality work at a reasonable price. Locally owned by Richard A. Weldon - GA Licensed and Insured as Home & Business Improvement, Inc. Doing business in Atlanta since 1980, improving home and business environments... and therefore quality of life. 404-797-0298 or glenwood.service@gmail.com.
JR McDowell Homes, LLC
As a small Atlanta Earthcraft-certified custom builder specializing in urban/suburban classic architecture, we are committed to capturing your imagination with superb materials and construction technology. Our Earthcraft partnership allows us to deliver Earthcraft/Energy Star certified homes. As a small company building high quality uniquely designed homes and inspired remodels, attention is paid to every aspect of every detail. We deliver an exceptional building experience. Visit us online.
Perpetual Wealth Advisors
Imagine having one trusted advisor that you can talk to for everything financial. We do investment management, retirement planning, cash flow & budgeting, insurance, employee benefit optimization, tax prep, and more. No commissions, no product sales, just unbiased advice on how to achieve your goals! Call 404-380-1977 or email.
PonyXpress Design
We are your resource for website design and programming, direct mail, brochures, flyers, signage, posters, letterhead and business cards, logos and more. We are a full-service design firm, taking your project from concept to production to final printed piece. Our clients range from retail, healthcare and real estate, to interior design, business to business and not-for-profit. Contact us at 404-627-1908 or via email. See our online portfolio for more.
Sanctuary Real Estate, Robert (Bobby) Blaha, Broker Associate/Realtor
2009 Agent of the Year! Buying or selling a home? I am a Glenwood Park resident expert who will provide you with the professional assistance and personal service you need. As an experienced, knowledgeable and results-driven “top performer” with Sanctuary I am dedicated to helping you achieve your real estate goals. Call me today at 404-402-9741 or email me for a free market analysis. Just listed: 984 Faith Avenue, 4BR/4BA, for $545,000.
Speakman Consulting: Strategic Consultants for Nonprofits
Speakman Consulting can help your non-profit increase its effectiveness through focused improvements in strategy, operations and fundraising. We offer services to create or fine tune strategic plans, diversify and strengthen fundraising, consolidate programs to focus on mission and core competencies, identify and implement effective partnerships, and develop the skills of Board, staff and volunteers. To set up a free initial consultation, call 404-622-1205 for Erik Speakman or Amy Macklin.
Are you an entrepreneur? Do you own your own home-based business? Are you an independent contractor? If you are a Glenwood Park resident, we want to hear from you. Send us a brief description of your company and the services they provide, along with a website address, contact information and/or monthly special. Submissions are needed by the 25th of each month.
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Summer Shade at Garden*HoodFriday, August 13, 5-7pm, Flower Hour
Kick off your weekend with Garden*Hood's wildly popular Flower Hour. Each one has its own unique style. This Flower Hour will not disappoint you! Presented again by our friends at Stone Soup. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer, plus amazing moves and grooves from Atlanta's own mobile performing arts group, Dance Truck.
Saturday, August 28 & Sunday, August 29, 10am-6pm, Make it in the Shade
Garden*Hood joins the Grant Park Conservancy in celebrating "Summer Shade" with Make it in the Shade. Garden*Hood experts and guest specialists will offer tips and tools for creating an interesting, healthy understory garden. For this weekend, Garden*Hood will give Summer Shade Festival-goers a 15% discount on plant purchases when they show their 2010 festival program.
Highlights Include:
Saturday, August 28
2pm - Greg Levine of Trees Atlanta will be talking about what else, trees!
Sunday, August 2910:30am - Scott McMahan, co-owner of Garden*Hood, will host a Shade Perennial Walk and Talk
Customer Loyalty Card
Garden*Hood would like to thank our regular, loyal customers. Premiering August 28 weekend, Garden*Hood will offer a Customer Loyalty Card: Spend $50, get a stamp and 10 stamps will become a $50 Garden*Hood gift certificate.
Garden*Hood is located at 347 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm. For more information, visit us online. Become a fan of Garden*Hood Atlanta on Facebook!. more
Protect Yourself From Home Improvement, Home Repair and Contractor FraudAttend a FREE 2-hour “SmartPower” workshop, presented by NCPHIF, and led by subject matter experts who will speak on things consumers should know before they begin a home improvement/repair project. NCPHIF believes the only way to prevent contractor fraud and help protect homeowners from becoming victims of home improvement/repair scams is through education. “SmartPower” workshops have been created to empower homeowners with the information they need to be “smart” when undertaking a project, becoming their own quality control manager while working with a home improvement or home repair contractor. For a complete list of dates, times and locations, visit our website. Those interested in attending and learning more about the workshop should register or call 678-705-4455. more
Glenwood Park Mountain Bike GroupRiding every weekend either Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather. Bring a friend! For more information contact Chris Fabina at 404.345.2349. more
Help Get a ZipCar in Our NeighborhoodTake a minute to enter your interest using the "notify me page" at zipcar.com. Let's get a zipcar.com located in our neighborhood! Cars are allocated by the level of local interest. more
Architectural Review Board ReminderResidents: Please contact a RARB Board Member for an application for approval if you are considering making a change or an addition to the exterior of your property including any landscaping or painting.
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