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In the hilarious new comedy THE HUSTLE, Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star as female scam artists, one low rent and the other high class, who team up to take down the dirty rotten men who have wronged them. We are hosting a special advance screening on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00PM at Regal Perimeter Pointe and have tons of passes for The Aha!… Read More »
The Dunwoody Senior Baseball (DSB) Middle School League crowned the 2019 champions this week.
A BRACKET (the league’s highest level of competition)
Champion: Woodward Academy Red
Runner-up: Blessed Trinity
B BRACKET
Champion: Sandy Springs Charter Middle School Orange
Runner-up: Chamblee Charter Middle School Bulls
X BRACKET
Champion: St. Martin’s Episcopal School
Runner-up: NYO Reds
C BRACKET
Champion: Smyrna Spartans
Runner-up: Lions
Y BRACKET
Champion: Dunwoody Wildcats White
Runner-up: Chamblee Charter Middle School Dogs
D BRACKET
Champion: Chapel Hill Middle School B
Runner-up: Chamblee Charter Middle School Hounds
Started in 2000 with six teams, the DSB Middle School League has grown to over 40 teams.… Read More »
Jay Kapp
(470) 869-3121
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
I’ll cut right to the meat of it, Del Frisco’s was one of the best meals I’ve had recently, like lick the plate good. The restaurant is located in the new State Farm building on the Perimeter Mall side of Dunwoody, which I typically avoid during the week because of the traffic but for an 11:30 lunch date the commute was a breeze.… Read More »
The race is on! Join the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta for the 26th Annual Harris Jacobs Dream Run on Sunday, May 5 at 8:00 am. The 5K road race is 2020 Peachtree Road Race qualifier and takes runners and walkers on a challenging course through beautiful Dunwoody neighborhoods. Stay after the race for family-friendly activities, including a rock climbing wall, massages, games, and the Atlanta Hawks Flight Crew.… Read More »
by Kathy Manos Penn (The Ink Penn) for The Aha! Connection
Get acquainted with more of our local authors whose books will be available at the Local Authors Bookstore April 27-28. Imagine finding all the books you need for your summer reading without ever visiting Amazon.
Peter Bein is the author of the memoir, “Maxwell’s Suitcase.” When Peter discovered a hidden suitcase, concealed for forty years in his Brooklyn home, it compelled him to make an appointment with his past, and he has taken a decade-long spiritual journey to find his way home.… Read More »
Thousands will be gathering in unity at The Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes Benz Stadium this April to help raise awareness and tackle food insecurity as part of the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s annual Hunger Walk/Run. The family-friendly event is slated for Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 1 Backyard Way in Atlanta. The event kicks off at noon and is open to the public.… Read More »
Heather Moon
(404) 892-3333
heather.moon@acfb.org
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
It has been a minute since I had some delicious shawarma and Shawarma Non-Stop’s made me want to do a little yummy dance. The owners of Mediterranean restaurant, Fresh 4 U, opened middle eastern or Lebanese spot, Shawarma Non-Stop, right next door. It’s a casual, quick-service concept with dine-in space or carry out and also has 3rd party delivery.… Read More »
We are collecting Pop Tabs from soda cans for the Ronald McDonald House at Peachtree Charter Middle School. The Ronald McDonald House is a home for families to stay when they have a sick child that is getting medical attention in the Atlanta area. There is a 2 ft. Coca-Cola container in the front lobby. These pop tabs individually are not worth much, but together they raise $1,000s.… Read More »
Adrienne Bashuk
bashukfamily@gmail.com
Known for its high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, STK Atlanta is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special brunch for all ages on Sunday, May 12, 2019. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, the acclaimed Midtown steak and seafood house will be treating guests to a chef-driven Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring sweet and savory brunch essentials, a raw bar, a carving station and a “dessert playground”. … Read More »
The Shed at Glenwood, the popular neighborhood brunch and dinner destination nestled in cozy Glenwood Park and Grant Park, is hosting an expansive Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet created by Executive Chef Quintles Swain on May 12th, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Known for its intimate atmosphere, friendly service and seasonal offerings, adults and kids alike can enjoy an array of brunch traditional brunch favorites and signature items from assorted pastries to shrimp & grits, biscuits and gray, and much more. … Read More »
You are invited to a Murder Mystery Fundraiser Event!
Winters Chapel UMC Preschool has a few openings for one through 3 year olds. We have a short waiting list for our excellent Pre-K program. We do keep our class sizes small so don’t delay in contacting us if you’d like to see if we are a good fit for your child. Pass the word – we are a School of Excellence and have been caring for preschoolers for over 40 years, In addition to our age-appropriate curriculum, we offer enrichment in art, science and math, music and yoga.… Read More »
Mary Trompeter
(770) 393-3478
maryt@winterschapel.org
One of the top brunch destinations in Atlanta that is conveniently located in Inman Park right on the BeltLine, The Brasserie at PARISH is getting an early start on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th. Featuring a mouthwatering menu, brunch lovers can celebrate Mom from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and take advantage of a complimentary photo booth from 11 a.m.… Read More »
