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
May Monthly EACA Meeting - May 14
May Monthly EACA Meeting - May 14

You are invited to attend EACA’s May meeting on Tuesday, May 14 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.

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.

Mayhem on Milton Block Party - June 8
Mayhem on Milton Block Party - June 8

Mayhem on Milton Place - East Atlanta's newest block party, takes place on Saturday, June 8, 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. 

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!

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.

May on May Block Party - May 4
May on May Block Party - May 4

East Atlanta's original block party is back for 2019! Come meet your neighbors, bring some food for the potluck, and enjoy the unique culture of East Atlanta. May Ave neighbors will be providing a taco bar for your gustatory amazement. 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.

MJHS PTSA Shoe Drive
MJHS PTSA Shoe Drive

It’s time to clean out your closets and get rid of your unwanted shoes while making a Global Impact! The Maynard Jackson High School PTSA is collecting gently worn shoes in all sizes for a Shoe Drive where they will earn money per pound collected and shoes will be distributed to developing nations. Find a drop off location or schedule a shoe pick up today.

NIN Whiskey Give Back - April 18
NIN Whiskey Give Back - April 18

Neighbor in Need is partnering with ASW Distillery for our first Whiskey Giveback event hosted on April 18th where a percentage of all alcohol and ASW product sales will be donated to Neighbor in Need East Atlanta! Get into the "spirit" of charity and sample some fine Atlanta whiskeys at ASW Distillery while supporting long-term, low-income neighbors in EAV.

April Monthly EACA Meeting - April 9
April Monthly EACA Meeting - April 9

You are invited to attend EACA’s March meeting on Tuesday, April 9 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.

Opening Day at the Farmers Market - April 11
Opening Day at the Farmers Market - April 11

Buy local at EAV’s Community Farmers market happening every Thursday evening starting on April 11. Enjoy activities for the kids, live music, chef demonstrations and ATL's freshest veggies, fruits, bread, eggs and more at the farmers market. Will we see you there?

EACA Meet & Greet at BPA Orchard Birthday Party - April 12
EACA Meet & Greet at BPA Orchard Birthday Party - April 12

EACA is excited to host another fun meet & greet at the Burgess-Peterson Academy’s orchard birthday party taking place this Friday, April 12. The Georgia Organics event officially at 3:30pm with a free fruit tree class led by Ranger Robby. EACA will be providing free mocktails using herbs grown in the BPA Garden for a 5 pm to 7 pm ‘happy hour’ and there will be activities for all age levels; including a mural painting and seed-bomb making for the kiddos, a community potluck, and of course, birthday cake.

East Atlanta Easter Egg Hunt & Festival - April 13
East Atlanta Easter Egg Hunt & Festival - April 13

Hop into the Spring season with the annual East Atlanta Easter Egg Hunt & Festival hosted by East Atlanta Kids Club on Saturday, April 13 from 10am - 12:30pm at Brownwood Park. This is a fun community-wide event for kids of all ages with the egg hunt, egg decorating, crafts, games, and lots of sweet treats! Many ways to help, either as a volunteer or make a monetary donation.

Summer Camp at East Atlanta Kids Club
Summer Camp at East Atlanta Kids Club

East Atlanta Kids Club is offering a Sci-Tech Fun & Fitness Camp at Brownwood Park in East Atlanta which offers hands-on activities including science experiments, technology and robotics, arts and crafts, music and beat making, and cooking and healthy eating to campers aged 7 to 14.  Learn more about this fun camp option.

Brownwood Park Forest Restoration - Saturday, April 6
Brownwood Park Forest Restoration - Saturday, April 6

Join EACA Parks and Greenspace Committee on Saturday, April 6, 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.

Midway Hosts Fundraiser for Taylor - April 6
Midway Hosts Fundraiser for Taylor - April 6

The Midway Pub is hosting a fundraising event for employee Taylor Corley on April 6. They are raising money to help with Taylor’s living expenses and medical bills while she is recovering from a motorcycle accident. All are welcome.

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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