Save the Date! 2017 Harvest Moon Gala on October 21, 2017

Harvest Moon Gala East Atlanta NIN

Under the Harvest Moon

Saturday, October 21, 2017

A Gala to benefit Neighbor In Need

Neighbor in Need and the East Atlanta Community Association are co-hosting a charity fundraiser to help our EAV Seniors!

Purpose. The purpose of Neighbor in Need is to help seniors in the immediate area make urgent and necessary repairs to their homes. Since it’s founding in 2010, 106 repairs have been made in 47 East Atlanta homes, totaling $135,000. Our fundraising goal is to double our operating budget.

Neighbor in Need and EACA are joining forces to deliver a joint charity fundraiser.  This unforgettable event is open to everyone! Enjoy local chefs’ who culinary creations, sample craft beers, wines, and creative cocktails will also be served.  Enjoy a silent auction, musical entertainment, and more.

Recent East Atlanta News and Events
August Monthly EACA Meeting - August 13
August Monthly EACA Meeting - August 13

You are invited to attend EACA’s July meeting on Tuesday, August 13 at 7pm. During the meeting attendees can hear updates from EACA committees, hear about the latest development projects, details on neighborhood events, and members will vote on land use, zoning, and alcohol license applications.

Damn, It's Hot Yoga - September 5
Damn, It's Hot Yoga - September 5

EACA’s Community Outreach Committee has planned another fun event for September. Come meet your neighbors, enjoy a light yoga class, then meet for drinks.

Brownwood Park Forest Restoration - Saturday, August 3
Brownwood Park Forest Restoration - Saturday, August 3

Join EACA Parks and Greenspace Committee on Saturday, August 3, as we continue our partnership with Trees Atlanta's 2019 Greenspace Guardians to rescue Brownwood Park's forest form the grip of non-native invasive weeds and restore native shrubs and wildflowers.

Brownwood Recreation Center
Brownwood Recreation Center

The latest news about Brownwood Park Recreation Center and the East Atlanta Kids Club.

Fireworks In EAV - July 4
Fireworks In EAV - July 4

Keep your Independence Day celebration close to home. The East Atlanta Strut is bringing a professional fireworks show to the village on the Fourth of July at 9:30 p.m. There will be a viewing area set up on Glenwood Avenue in front of Holy Taco, 1314 Glenwood.

Mayhem on Milton Block Party - July 6
Mayhem on Milton Block Party - July 6

Mayhem on Milton Place has a new date - Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 2 pm to 8 pm! Come meet your neighbors, bring some food for the potluck, and enjoy the unique culture of East Atlanta.

Entrenchment Creek Greenspace
Entrenchment Creek Greenspace

NPU-W unanimously passed two resolutions concerning the proposal to exchange about 50 acres of Entrenchment Creek Greenspace for privately owned, partially cleared land. These resolutions outline the community's concerns and contain links to the deeds and documents cited. EACA members are encouraged to make their opinions about this proposal known to our DeKalb County Commissioners.

Proposed Bouldercrest Triangle Neighborhood Commercial District Meeting - June 25
Proposed Bouldercrest Triangle Neighborhood Commercial District Meeting - June 25

EACA's Land Use and Zoning Committee is hosting an information session about the Bouldercrest Triangle historic small business district - current status and proposed zoning changes. Please RSVP.

EACA Transportation Committee
EACA Transportation Committee

EACA's Transportation Committee will be meeting soon after a lengthy hiatus, and we need you! Are you concerned about pedestrian safety? More and better bike lanes? Do you have ideas about upcoming road projects in East Atlanta? Do you want those metal plates paved over? Together, we are more effective advocates. If you are interested in working towards solutions to East Atlanta's transportation issues, please send an email to transportation@eaca.net.

EABA's NC-2 Information Session - June 18
EABA's NC-2 Information Session - June 18

East Atlanta Business Association is hosting an information session about the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning (NC-2) that governs East Atlanta’s retail mix, development and paid parking to name a few. Everyone is welcome to attend this presentation and Q&A session, but please RSVP.

Blood Drive - June 23
Blood Drive - June 23

Eastside Church is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, June 23 from 9 am to 2 pm, and looking for blood donors within the community to help reach their goal of 59 participants. Schedule your appointment today!

M&M Community Block Party - June 15
M&M Community Block Party - June 15

Join your neighbors at Marbut and McWilliams for the 1st Annual Block Party on Saturday June 15 from 4pm to 8pm. Yard games, water slide, low country boil, home brew and DJ! This is a free event, but all donations are welcome. We are excited to meet all of our local neighbors. This program is supported in part by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. A City of Atlanta grant to your East Atlanta Community Association provides funding for this event.

Mark Trail Park Community Day - June 22
Mark Trail Park Community Day - June 22

N. H. Scott Park formerly known as Mark Trail Park is having its 2nd annual community day on June 22, 2019. Enjoy the day of family fun!

EACA's Drag Queen Bingo - June 8
EACA's Drag Queen Bingo - June 8

Join the East Atlanta Community Association for Drag Queen Bingo featuring the East Atlanta Strut Queens. Enjoy a fun day with your neighbors, drink specials, fun prizes and music by DJ DeWayne Morgan. A $5 donation requested for bingo to benefit EACA Community Outreach.

Thrive! Youth Host House Program
Thrive! Youth Host House Program

Learn more about Thrive! a new program in Atlanta seeking youth host homes to provide supportive, short-term housing for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness and/or leaving the foster care system, with a focus on youth who identify as LGBTQ

Join East Atlanta Security Patrol - Special Offer
Join East Atlanta Security Patrol - Special Offer

East Atlanta Security Patrol (EASP) is increasing patrols in East Atlanta for the summer months and would like to extend a special offer to new members. Join before May 24 and your membership will begin in time for extra patrols during the Memorial Day holiday. That’s over 1 month of free membership! EASP employs off-duty Zone Six police officers to perform additional patrols within the East Atlanta community. All patrol officers are armed, in uniform, with full arrest powers.

Recent EACA Updates
EACA Community Meeting - November 2018

Read the Meeting Minutes and see Treasurers Report from the November 2018 meeting.

EACA Community Meeting - April 10, 2018

April Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday April 10.  All are invited to attend. Hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - March 13, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - March 13, 2018

March Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday March 13.  All community members are invited to attend to hear committee updates and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - February 13, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - February 13, 2018

February Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday February 13.  All are invited to attend. Hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - January 9, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - January 9, 2018

January Community EACA meeting to hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

Community Meeting, November 14th 2017
Community Meeting, November 14th 2017

November community meeting agenda: special guest Parish Underwood, Director of the YMCA, updates about Santafest, big news from the Transportation committee, several land use and zoning items including 770 Shadowridge (aka "Ormewood Forest"), and more!

Land Use and Zoning November Meeting Notes
Land Use and Zoning November Meeting Notes

Overview of November LUZ meeting and summary of items up for review at EACA's November community meeting.

Get Fruity is EACA's October 2017 Business Partner of the Month!
Get Fruity is EACA's October 2017 Business Partner of the Month!

They started out our business by delivering fruit salads. Get Fruity has been around for 19 years as a hustle in college. For five months, their business has been in East Atlanta.

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