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Thanks to all who joined us for the Dunwoody Trail Master Plan Open House on Wednesday night. If you missed it, we invite you to share your thoughts using our online survey. We want to know the following:
- Do you use existing trails in Dunwoody? If so, how often?
- Where do you want to go on trails?
- What obstacles to trails exist?
The survey will run through Dec. 30. It’s quick, easy, and important to the process.
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Visit Holiday Lights - 85,000 of them!
Sweet Shoppe: Holiday Lights 2022 at Brook Run Park is a walk-thru through display of 85,000 lights including a chocolate volcano, candy castle, ice cream land, and more. Enjoy this FREE and family-friendly walk-through display, nightly through Dec. 31 from 5 - 10 p.m.
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Do you dream of being your own boss? Have a great business idea?
The City of Dunwoody and UGA's Small Business Development Center are teaming up to support your entrepreneurial spirit by offering the "StartSmart" program to Dunwoody residents at a deeply discounted rate. This 4-week course helps entrepreneurs with business plans, financial forecasting, software options and more.
StartSmart's January-February session will be held virtually, but the first and last sessions will be held in person in the Dunwoody area. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning Jan. 24 from 6 - 8 p.m. The cost of the program is usually $495; however, the City of Dunwoody is defraying $300 for Dunwoody residents and business owners to bring the cost to $195.
Register today
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Support Souper Bowl of Caring
The “Souper Bowl of Caring" is a six-week food drive that's part of the community’s celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in January. The project is coordinated by Dunwoody Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Dunwoody-Atlanta chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Make your donations of nonperishable food benefiting Malachi’s Storehouse and the Community Assistance Center to any of the bins listed below through Jan. 16:
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Spruill Center for the Arts lobby near Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
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Breadwinner Dunwoody, 5482 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. in the Shops of Dunwoody
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SOHO Office: Printing, Shipping & Business Services Store, 2090 Dunwoody Club Dr. #106 in the Orchard Park Shopping Center
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Malachi’s Storehouse, 4755 N. Peachtree Rd.
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Dunwoody CAC, 5 Dunwoody Park South, Building 5, Suite 113
New this year, Malachi’s Storehouse has set up an Amazon Wishlist to make donating easier. Donation bin hours are listed online: dunwoodyga.gov/mlkday.
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Give Back. Join the Dunwoody Ambassadors
Dunwoody Ambassadors are community members who volunteer for City of Dunwoody events and support Dunwoody partners and nonprofits. A monthly newsletter outlines needs within the community. Learn more
See this month's newsletter
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The City of Dunwoody is partnering with the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts, Living Walls, and MARTA Artbound to make good on the “ART” in MARTA… Literally. | |
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What do you picture here?
ART is coming, and it starts with request for qualifications from artists or artist teams for the commission of a large outdoor public mural. The mural will be installed at the Dunwoody MARTA Station on the south side of the station’s parking garage (facing Hammond Drive). The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) opened on Dec. 1 and will close on Jan. 20, 2023. The artist whose proposal is chosen will install the mural in spring/summer 2023.
Learn more
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47% percent of Americans are expected to travel during this holiday season. In effort to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, please consider these environmentally friendly travel methods:
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Alternative Transportation: A single passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide. With millions of Americans travelling via car on the holiday weekend, consider carpooling to holiday gatherings or using alternative transportation such as buses or trains.
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Eco-Friendly Accommodations: Search for eco-friendly or climate friendly hotels. Some bookings site provide a special note that a hotel is “climate friendly” or eco-friendly. This label is commonly applied to hotels that use energy efficient lights, recycle waste, or reduce/ban single use plastics.
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The 2023 Chamber Guide is here!
Check out this great resource - the 2023 Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber Guide is online.
This is a helpful guide for anyone new to Dunwoody or thinking about moving here. But even those of you who have been around for a while will learn something new. There are great stories on The Village Dunwoody, local schools, sports, arts & culture, and more.
"We believe you'll find our city of more than 50,000 residents a warm and welcoming place. You are home here, close to Atlanta, but as far away as you'd like to feel in a less crowded and community-focused location" - Stephanie Freeman, President & CEO of the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber.
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Dunwoody Parks and Recreation | |
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Santa's sending letters to Dunwoody boys and girls!
Kids: Ask an adult to type an email or help you send photos and a note to Santa. He'll send a note back direct from the North Pole!
Adults: Please send letters to Santa.Claus@dunwoodyga.gov by Dec. 16 for a personalized mailed letter sent to your home. Please include return address, name(s) and any special instructions in email. Letters will be responses only, no gifts will be sent.
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Register for Babysitter Boot Camp® PRO scheduled tomorrow, Dec. 10, at the N. Shallowford Annex. The Babysitter Boot Camp® program teaches boys and girls ages 10 - 16 how to earn their own money, learn the basics of business, gain respect and begin building a reputation for being professional and responsible. Participants learn interviewing the parent, reviewing house rules, understanding bedtimes, snacks, homework, friends, TV, games plus an array of expectations. $99.
Register via the Youth Programs tab
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED course on Dec. 17 will provide the knowledge and skills that may help save a life. First aid training covers how to respond to medical emergencies, injuries, and outdoor emergencies. Students will learn to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies, including heart attack, stroke, opioid overdose, and choking. Students will learn the techniques of CPR and use of an AED for adults, children and infants. Held at the N. Shallowford Annex from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $90 and open to all ages.
Register via the Health & Fitness Tab
NEW for December: Self-Defense with The Way of the Kitten. Don’t be a victim. This self-defense seminar is designed to teach you how to avoid potentially dangerous situations and escape from them if needed. Held at the N. Shallowford Annex on Monday, Dec. 12 from 7 - 9 p.m. Ages 14 and up. $5.00 class fee is donated to Malachi’s Storehouse.
Register via the Health & Fitness Tab
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Atlanta Youth is back for winter! Flag football camp starts Dec. 19 at Brook Run Park for kids ages 9-15. Players will learn the basic skills of flag along with drills and conditioning PLUS play flag football games. The camp is offered Dec. 19 - 23 and 26 - 30. $175 each week or $300 for both weeks.
Register via the Camps Tab
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Send some holiday cheer to those in isolation or just needing extra love this season. Letters collected at the N. Shallowford Annex (4770 N. Shallowford Road) and Spruill Arts Center (5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd,) will be distributed to Dunwoody assisted living communities for their residents to open and enjoy. Letters will be accepted until noon on Dec. 21.
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Stage Door Theatre's Twas the Night Before Christmas enters its second weekend of performances. Santa skipped a house last year, and this story is about the ragtag team determined to get to the bottom of it. Join us on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. The show is running Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays through Dec. 18.
Purchase tickets here
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Free Holiday Concert
The Stage Door Performing Arts Academy is having a winter concert on Dec. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. This concert will have holiday carols and hits featuring the talented young and aspiring artists of SDPAA's Jr. Company. This event is free to the public.
Reserve your seats
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Vintage Garden Treats and Teas
Monday, Dec. 12
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30
Master Naturalist Katie Hendrickson is back at the Dunwoody Nature Center to lead a festive morning workshop where you will create fresh garden teas and taste heritage treats. Katie uses heirloom ingredients such as gingerbread, rose petal jam, and local honey, while combining science and storytelling to teach you how to use them.
Last workshop of 2022! Sign up now!
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Winter Birding
Saturday, Dec. 17
8 - 10 a.m.
Cost: $10, Free for DNC Members
Join Master Birder Rose Guerra as she guides you through the trails of the Nature Center, identifying common winter birds along the way. Perfect for beginners and experienced birders alike, this program is sure to be a great way to kick off your Saturday.
Register now!
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Winter Solstice Yoga
Wednesday, Dec. 21
6 - 7. p.m.
Cost: $12, $10 for DNC Members
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a peaceful, full-body flow at the Dunwoody Nature Center. This guided workout is sure to leave you feeling energized and refreshed, and ready for whatever the winter season brings.
Sign up today
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Dunwoody Preservation Trust | |
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DPT Board Game Night
Saturday, Dec. 17 | 5 - 10 p.m.
N. Shallowford Rd Annex, 4470 N. Shallowford Rd.
Play the classic board games you grew up with, or discover some new classics while making new friends. Sponsored by the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, Board Game Night is free to the public, although donations are appreciated. Games will be available, and we encourage participants to bring games they want to play. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Bottled water and snack foods are welcome.
Consider bringing your mahjong group or bridge group to play here!
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Spring Soccer for Ages 4 - 16
Want some options for soccer this Spring? We've got you... Rush Union recreational youth league is open for registration at Brook Run Park for U4 mini-kickers - U16. Registration is open through Jan. 29. Practice begins in February. Learn more
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Spruill Center for the Arts | |
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Join a great team! Spruill is currently seeking a vibrant, entrepreneurial Gallery Director to lead the Spruill Gallery in its next phase of growth.
As the only gallery space in the top-end Perimeter area, the Spruill Gallery is renowned for its cutting-edge exhibits and its support of local, national, and international artists. The gallery draws thousands of visitors each year.
The Gallery Director will have the opportunity to shape the exhibition schedule and creative direction of the Gallery and will have managerial and curatorial authority over exhibitions. Interested applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest and resume to amothner@spruillarts.org
Learn more about Spruill Center for the Arts
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Due to popular demand the Spruill Center has added slots to its popular Winter Art Break Camp for ages 5-10, but they won't last long! Register ASAP to claim a seat for your happy camper. Camp is Dec. 19 through 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with before- and after-care options available. Register | Learn more
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Don’t miss the Handmade Gift Bazaar during the Spruill Gallery’s Holiday Artist Market this Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet featured artists and shop a showcase of new gift items brought in specifically for this special shopping experience. When you shop local at the Spruill Gallery you support working artists and craftspeople from Georgia. The Spruill Gallery is located at 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. spruillarts.org
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Save the Date for these upcoming clinics | |
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Dust Off the Rust
Jan. 7 | 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Designed for players who are getting ready to try out for a middle school or a high school team. Players will work on all facets of the game and learn drills they can use at home to get themselves ready for the upcoming season.
Tom Bass Pitching Clinic
Jan. 21 | 9:30 a.m. - noon
Clinic will cover arm conditioning, pitching strategies, pick-off moves, and pitching techniques.
Learn more
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Overnight lane closures this weekend
Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close two right lanes of I-285 westbound from the Roswell Road exit ramp to Glenridge Drive over night on Friday and Saturday due to pavement repair work. The lanes will close both evenings at 11 p.m. and will reopen the next morning at 7 a.m. Motorists should expect delays in the interchange area.
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Experience the beautiful artwork of local artists at the Dunwoody Library. Displayed along the library hallway through the end of the year, the exhibit includes unique paintings, photographs and collages created by Georgia artists through the Dunwoody Fine Art Association.
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The 3rd Annual Ravinia Holiday in Lights event is Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. FREE tickets are required for entry and are almost sold out. Snag yours here.
Here are a few tips to help you prepare for this event –
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Don’t forget to purchase your donation(s) benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; please be sure to check out their Holiday Wish List.
- Use “5 Ravinia Drive, 30346” in your GPS to get you to the property
- Enter by Starbucks and drive carefully as there will be lots of pedestrian traffic
- FREE parking will be available in the visitor lots at One, Two and Three Ravinia – traffic officers will be onsite to direct you.
- Be ready to have fun!
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Dunwoody's newest gathering spot
Ashford Lane: Light Up The Lawn
Saturday, Dec. 17 | 5 - 8 p.m.
Kid's activities include a Polar Bear Plunge (inflatable slide) and Human Snow Globe, plus hot cocoa, letters to Santa, an ornament decoration station and more.
Holiday attire and ugly sweaters are encouraged! Best ugly sweater gets a $100 gift card to the restaurant or store of their choice at Ashford Lane, 4500 Olde Perimeter Way.
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