Halloween Graph 2024: Yearly Trick or Treat Count at Audra’s House

I’m still keeping track of trick or treaters.    Luckily I live in the busy corner part of our neighborhood because reportedly the back side of our neighborhood had very few visitors this Halloween.    We were down from last year but still pretty high.   I would have predicted huge numbers since the weather was so fabulous this year.  … Read More »

How to Help Your Anxious Child 

By Theresa Westfall, MS, LPC, NCC of Atlanta Specialized Care for The Aha! Connection

Parenting is an adventure—both rewarding and challenging. What works for one child may not work for another, and no child comes with an instruction manual. Navigating the complexities of parenting a child with anxiety can feel overwhelming. In my experience working with children and families, I’ve seen how parents often grapple with their own feelings while trying to help their anxious child.… Read More »

Dunwoody High School Finance Academy – Student Businesses

Every year we provide the rising business owners in the Dunwoody High School Finance Academy an opportunity to advertise. Student businesses are starting to roll in so be sure to check them out HERE!!!!  Want to submit yours?  Use this link and we’ll get it published for you.   … Read More »

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Petite Violette’s Murder Mystery Show Celebrates the Restaurant’s 50 Years in Business

When the owners of Petite Violette decided to throw a season-long celebration to commemorate their 50 years in business, they knew their murder mystery show would be a part of the party. Anthony and Michael Gropp enlisted their writing team, formerly of Agatha’s: A Taste of Mystery, to come up with a concept of a murder mystery that incorporated their major milestone.… Read More »

DUMC Preschool: Kindergarten Information Meeting

One of the best parts of DUMC Preschool is our Kindergarten! For over ten years the Kindergarten program at DUMCP has prepared early learners to move on successfully to full day 1st-grade or Kindergarten. Learn all that can be accomplished in a 9:00 – 1:00 school day with certified teachers, small class sizes, and a nurturing, Christian environment.… Read More »

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Contact:

Amy Rohan
(770) 394-2555
preschool@dunwoodyumc.org

DUMC Preschool Admissions Tours for 2025-2026

The first tour date is Thursday, Nov. 21, with four additional opportunities before the initial community registration date on Friday, Jan. 17. Preschool Director, Amy Rohan, provides an overview of the preschool day and curriculum for Toddlers through Kindergarten followed by a tour of the preschool facilities.

Thursday, Nov. 21; Thursday, Dec. 5; Thursday, Jan. 9; Tuesday, Jan.… Read More »

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Amy Rohan
(770) 394-2555
preschool@dunwoodyumc.org

Camp Flashback Thanksgiving Edition – Register Now!

Registration for DPT’s Camp Flashback Thanksgiving Edition is now open for children ages 6-12. Kids will enjoy four days of fun activities that are hands- and minds-on. Held at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm (corner of Vermack and Chamblee-Dunwoody Roads), camp is every day from 9 am to 3 pm, except for Thanksgiving Day. Camp Flashback is a program of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust.… Read More »

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Do you have boxes/drawers filled with photos? Let Deb help you!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Over the course of my lifetime, I’ve owned several versions of cameras with film, then multiple types of digital cameras from pocket-sized to an amazing NIKON with an extremely long lens.  We also own various video recording devices starting with VHS recording tapes then onto CDs and DVD recordings. … Read More »

Dunwoody High Sports Updates

Source:  Dunwoody High School News

 

Girls’ Tennis Interest Meeting: For students interested in trying out for the tennis team this season, there will be a player/parent interest meeting on November 14 at 6pm in the cafeteria. 

Boys’ Lacrosse Sign-Up: There is still time to register for the Dunwoody Boys Lacrosse Team!  Please visit www.dunwoodylacrosse.com for more details and registration links.  … Read More »

Dunwoody Re-Sellers

Do you have items around your house that you don’t need or want anymore but the hassle of selling them is not worth it? That’s what we are here for! We take care of the item, the marketing on different online platforms and the shipping! We require a deposit on any items given to sell, if they do not sell we can bring it back to you, or if Goodwill accepts the item(s) we will donate it for you!… Read More »

Contact:

Alana Magley
(678) 350-1838
alanamagley@gmail.com

New POP UP in Sandy Springs

From NYC and now in Atlanta “The Cashmere Sale” has POPPED UP in your neighborhood. Opened for just a few weeks The Cashmere Sale has gorgeous women’s, men’s, loungewear and accessories for wholesale pricing. You won’t want to miss this!… Read More »

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Heather Rifkin
(305) 519-7034
hrifkin1@gmail.com

Austin Elementary’s Dunwoody Dash on November 2

Austin Elementary invites you to the 21st annual Dunwoody Dash 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8am to 11am. Bring the entire family for post race fun including Dunwoody’s favorite food trucks, music, free inflatables, face painting and more! All proceeds from the Dunwoody Dash support Austin Elementary School students, faculty and staff, and fund school enrichment programs.  … Read More »

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St. Martin’s Episcopal School

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is Atlanta’s preschool through 8th grade experience dedicated to graduating well-rounded individuals ready to wholeheartedly embrace life. We do this by giving students the personalized attention, instruction and support they need as they learn about the world and themselves through intellectual adventures, extracurricular opportunities and spiritual formation. We believe the transition from children to young adults is a time to savor and celebrate, and the best time to develop a strong foundation on which students can build for the rest of their lives.  … Read More »

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