Community News

The Aha! Connection strives to keep the Dunwoody community connected. Audra knows about the latest and greatest services, news, and events in the Dunwoody and greater Atlanta area and always shares the scoop via the Aha! Connection. Aha! readers can submit community news and information to be considered for an eblast and web posting. Please submit requests for postings at least one week prior to the actual event to insure sufficient time for approval and posting.

May 18th, 2012

MARLOW’S TAVERN MAKES ITS DUNWOODY DEBUT ON JULY 31

MARLOW’S TAVERN MAKES ITS DUNWOODY DEBUT ON JULY 31
Well-Known Neighborhood Tavern Opens Ninth Location This Summer
 
                ATLANTA (May 14, 2012) –Sterling Hospitality is set to open the company’s ninth location of Marlow’s Tavern on Tuesday, July 31, in Dunwoody. The popular neighborhood tavern, known for its gourmet tavern fare and fun atmosphere, will soon serve the Northeast Atlanta suburb with a great place to enjoy a memorable meal or creative cocktail at 1319 Dunwoody Village Parkway. Read More »
May 18th, 2012

REQUIEM

May 18th, 2012

Help Davis Win Video Contest!

The Davis Academy stands to win $10,000 if we take First Place in the Avi Chai Jewish Day School Video Contest.

Help The Davis Academy WIN $10,000 in the Avi Chai Jewish Day School Video contest!   
Simply CLICK HERE to view and vote for our fun video featuring Davis students.  You can vote every day through May 30.

 

 

May 18th, 2012

Fine Beer Connoisseurs are looking forward to welcoming Moondog Growlers to Dunwoody.

Click here for original Post on Heneghan’s Blog

Moondag Growlers – Dunwoody
5060 Nandina Ln
Dunwoody, GA 30338

May 18th, 2012

Dive Into Shabbat – JCC Community Pool Party

On Friday, June 1, celebrate Shabbat outside at the JCC Pool with family and friends by attending their popular “Dive Into Shabbat” summer pool party series.

5:00 pm – Open Swim Begins
5:30 pm – Shabbat Songs with Rabbi Glusman
6:15 pm – Prayers and Blessings

Bring your own picnic, share a vegetarian potluck dinner with friends, or purchase food directly from Goodfriend’s Mobile Grill which will be open until 7:15pm. The pool will remain open until 7:30 pm. Open to the entire community. Bring your friends. Free ice pops for children!

Click to view website »

Contact:

Rabbi Brian Glusman
brian.glusman@atlantajcc.org

May 18th, 2012

Dive Into Shabbat – JCC Community Pool Party

On Friday, June 29, celebrate Shabbat outside at the JCC Pool with family and friends by attending their popular “Dive Into Shabbat” summer pool party series.

5:00 pm – Open Swim Begins
5:30 pm – Shabbat Songs with Rabbi Glusman
6:15 pm – Prayers and Blessings

Bring your own picnic, share a vegetarian potluck dinner with friends, or purchase food directly from Goodfriend’s Mobile Grill which will be open until 7:15pm. The pool will remain open until 7:30 pm. Open to the entire community. Bring your friends. Free ice pops for children!

Click to view website »

Contact:

Rabbi Brian Glusman
brian.glusman@atlantajcc.org

May 18th, 2012

Dive Into Shabbat – JCC Community Pool Party

On Friday, July 13, celebrate Shabbat outside at the JCC Pool with family and friends by attending their popular “Dive Into Shabbat” summer pool party series.

5:00 pm – Open Swim Begins
5:30 pm – Shabbat Songs with Rabbi Glusman
6:15 pm – Prayers and Blessings

Bring your own picnic, share a vegetarian potluck dinner with friends, or purchase food directly from Goodfriend’s Mobile Grill which will be open until 7:15pm. The pool will remain open until 7:30 pm. Open to the entire community. Bring your friends. Free ice pops for children!

Click to view website »

Contact:

Rabbi Brian Glusman
brian.glusman@atlantajcc.org

May 18th, 2012

Dive Into Shabbat – JCC Community Pool Party

On Friday, July 27, celebrate Shabbat outside at the JCC Pool with family and friends by attending their popular “Dive Into Shabbat” summer pool party series.

5:00 pm – Open Swim Begins
5:30 pm – Shabbat Songs with Rabbi Glusman
6:15 pm – Prayers and Blessings

Bring your own picnic, share a vegetarian potluck dinner with friends, or purchase food directly from Goodfriend’s Mobile Grill which will be open until 7:15pm. The pool will remain open until 7:30 pm. Open to the entire community. Bring your friends. Free ice pops for children!

Click to view website »

Contact:

Rabbi Brian Glusman
678-812-4161

May 18th, 2012

List of activities to do with the kids this summer (from an anonymous Mom Source!)

  • Fernbank Science Center – free admission; planetarium is $4 adults and $3 child
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History – open at 10am daily; $16 for kids 3+; $18 for adults; add $3 for kids and $5 for adults to include IMAX; family annual pass is $95 (still need $8 a person for IMAX).
  • Aquarium – season pass is $65 for adults and $48 for kids with dolphin show Read More »
May 18th, 2012

“America’s Supernanny” is casting in Atlanta

Click here for full original post from Dunwoody Working Girl

Shed Media US, producer of reality/unscripted shows such as “Who Do You Think You Are?”  on NBC and “World’s Strictest Parents” on CMT is looking for families to participate in a new version of the “Supernanny” series in Atlanta.

Specifically, casting is looking for:

  • Families with children ages 5 – 17
  • Families with more than one child
  • Families who are challenged with unique circumstances regarding their children and would like some extra help with addressing them and are willing to participate in a TV show. Read More »

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