Dunaire Participates In Memorial Drive's Resurgence!

Saturday's Memorial Drive Clean-Up was a real success.  The event was sponsored by DeKalb County Commissioners Sharon Barnes Sutton and Stan Watson along with State Representatives Karla Drenner and Michele Henson and the Memorial Drive Business Association, and organized by Keep DeKalb Beautiful and Georgia Perimeter College.  Nearly 100 volunteers, including a contingent from Dunaire, showed up at 8am to tackle roadside litter, illegal signs, and overgrown sidewalks.  Memorial Drive continues to improve each day with new sidewalks and medians, new lighting, and new business moving in.  And, with community support for events like this, our "main drag" is well on its way to becoming again a real destination again for retail, restaurants, and businesses. 

It's A Great Time To Be A Dunairean!

Last night's Community Grant meeting was a great success!  THANK YOU to everyone who came out to share their thoughts and ideas.   It really is a great time to be a Dunairean! 

Dunaire Community Grant Meeting!

YOU are invited to the Dunaire Community Grant Meeting, next Tuesday, August 23rd from 7pm until 8:30pm, at Tony Nastri's home on Bretton Woods Road. 

Let’s make Dunaire a family friendly, safe, and welcoming community TOGETHER! We know everyone has very busy schedules and might not have time for a community meeting. We are asking you to take one hour and a half of your time to come and learn all the great things happening in Dunaire. You have great talents and resources to share; we want to know what they are!

We will be meeting with our new Community Coach and talking about the grant money Dunaire received and how to use those resources to beautify the Community Garden and Gathering Center.

We need YOUR input regarding how YOU would use it!

Refreshments and light snacks will be served! 

Please e-mail DunaireNeighbors@aol.com, to let us know if you'll be attending.  

Memorial Drive Community Clean-Up Day!

Dunaire will be participating in the Memorial Drive Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, August 27th, from 8am until 11am. We need YOU to come out and see how much good can be accomplished in just a few hours!

Our main street has seen several key improvements recently, with more to come soon, but litter and illegal signs continue to be a problem. Volunteers will receive lunch from our local Memorial Drive Chick-Fil-A, "Keep DeKalb Beautiful" t-shirts, water, and opportunities for additional giveaways!

It's an easy way for you to give back to your community, improve your neighborhood, meet new friends, and get a little exercise (not to mention a Chick-Fil-A sandwich!). We'll all meet at Georgia Perimeter College, Lot 8, at 8am. If you can't make it at 8am, feel free to catch up with us!

Dunaire Dined Out at Expo Eritrean Restaurant!

Last night's "Dunaire Dines Out" event at Expo Eritrean Restaurant was a really good time for all.   We had a good turnout of "Dunaire Dines Out" regulars, and some new faces.  Expo was very accommodating, the restaurant owner, Isaac, guided our group through the menu, and the food was outstanding.  A nice evening out, a fun culinary experience, and support for a local neighborhood business.  That's what "Dunaire Dines Out" is all about! 

Dunaire Dines Out at Expo Eritrean Restaurant!

We all know Dunaire is a great place to live, and one of our biggest assets is the incredible ethnic diversity of our area. And, along with great ethnic diversity comes great ethnic restaurants! So, for this Dunaire Dines Out event, we'll be sampling Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine at Expo Restaurant. For the less adventurous, they also serve classic American burgers, fish sandwiches, and cheese steaks, and there is a kids menu.

When: Friday, August 12th, at 7pm.

Where: Expo Restaurant at 3711 N Decatur Road.

How: We'll meet at the restaurant, and everyone will be responsible for their own check.

Who: All Dunaireans, their friends and family!

So, come out. Get to know your neighbors. Discover a new restaurant.

National Night Out in Dunaire!

National Night Out is a yearly nationwide event aimed at promoting community spirit, police-community partnerships, and safer neighborhoods. Dunaire will be participating for the second year in a row.

First, we'll gather at the Indian Creek Baptist Church for the Dunaire Civic Association meeting at 7:30pm. After the meeting, lights and glow-sticks will be provided to participants, for a neighborhood night walk. Participants are encouraged to walk as much, or as little, as is comfortable.

When: Tuesday, August 2nd, 7:30pm until about 9:30pm.

Where: We'll meet at the Dunaire Civic Association meeting at the Indian Creek Baptist Church.

How: All participants will be provided flashlights, glow-sticks, etc. for a night walk. Those who cannot attend, are asked to turn on as many outside lights as possible as a show of support.

Who: All Dunaire residents, families, and friends. Police representatives from the DeKalb County Tucker Precinct will be participating as well.

So, come out...meet your neighbors...get some exercise...and enjoy a National Night Out!

Dinner And A Movie - A Date With Dunaire This Saturday!

So, how about dinner and a movie?  This Saturday, make it a date with your Dunaire neighbors! At 5pm, we'll be staying local for Dunaire Dines Out at A Taste of Midwest on Memorial Drive.  Afterwards, we head over to Stone Mountain Village for "Movies on Main". 

Whether you're from Chicago, Peoria,Milwaukee...or nowhere near the Midwest, you'll enjoy our dine out event at our new local restaurant - A Taste of Midwest. These folks are serving up Maxwell Street Polish sausage, pizza puffs, Chicago-style dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, wings, gyros, and more Midwestern favorites.

When: Saturday, June 18th, at 5pm.

Where: A Taste of Midwest, 4856 Memorial Drive.

How: We'll meet at the restaurant, and everyone will be responsible for their own check.

Who: All Dunaireans, their friends and family!

Later Saturday evening, join your Dunaire friends and neighbors for a fun family night at Stone Mountain Village's new summer outdoor movie event - "Movies on Main". The evening's movie will be the animated "Megamind," with voices by Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, and Jonah Hill.

When: Saturday, June 18th, at 8pm.

Where: Stone Mountain Village - on the grass.

How: We'll meet there. The movie begins at sundown. Bring your own blankets, chairs, etc. Admission is FREE!!

Who: All Dunaireans, their friends and family!

So, come out. Get to know your neighbors. Have a laugh or two, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening under the stars! 

Dunaire's Looking Rather Sheepish This Week!

If you haven't been by the community garden this week, you might want to take a stroll down Cheviot Drive this weekend.  We're lucky to have Brian Cash, owner of Eweniversally Green, as a Dunaire resident.  Brian's company provides landowners and community gardens around Atlanta with a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for clearing kudzu and unwanted vegetation without toxic chemicals or back-breaking labor.  How?  With sheep.  And goats.   

Brian sets up a temporary electric fence around the area that needs to be cleared, and then his flock of sheep and goats go to work - clearing out kudzu and poison ivy in just a few days.  Brian has been kind enough to set up his weed chompers in the area around our community garden that has been aggressively invaded by kudzu and other weeds.  As the flock eats its way around the chosen area, the soil is loosened and fertilized, making it easier for less problematic plants to take root.  

So, stop by and say hello to our visitors...but make sure not to touch the electric fence!  And, if you meet Brian at the site, make sure to thank him for helping to keep Dunaire a fun place to live! 

Dunaire Community Yard Sale - This Saturday!

Empty Your Garages! De-clutter Your den! Reclaim your basement! And make some $$$$$

Dunaire will be holding a neighborhood-wide Yard Sale on Saturday May 14th, from 8:00am to 1:00pm. The yard sale will be advertised in several local publications and websites to attract as many yard sale shoppers as possible.

All Dunaire neighbors should have received a postcard in their mailbox, regarding the event. We're asking that you please respond, so we know who will be participating, and what types of items will be for sale (so we can include the information in the advertisements).

If you wish to take advantage and participate in the yard sale, please e-mail DunaireNeighbors@aol.com. 

A Dunaire Kinda Weekend!

Last weekend was packed with Dunaire happenings!  Friday night was the annual Dunaire Spring Cook-Out.  Saturday morning, our littlest Dunaireans gathered in the community garden for the Dunaire Easter Egg Hunt, and Saturday evening we met at The Rock House in Stone Mountain Village for a wonderful Dunaire Dines Out event.  A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make it a Dunaire kinda weekend!  For photos, click here, or check out the Dunaire Neighbors Facebook page. 

Dunaire Dines Out at The Rock House!

Spring is in full swing, and it's time for another Dunaire Dines Out.  This time we're heading to The Rock House in beautiful historic Stone Mountain Village.  The Rock House is a new restaurant, located in Stone Mountain's oldest building.  It's a beautiful setting, with outdoor dining available, and a fantastic view of "the rock." 

When: Saturday, April 23rd, at 6:30pm.

Where: The Rock House at 5329 Mimosa Drive in Stone Mountain Village.

How: We'll meet at the restaurant, and everyone will be responsible for their own check.

Who: All Dunaireans, their friends and family!

So, come out. Get to know your neighbors. Discover a new restaurant. Support a local business. And have a great time!  To see The Rock House's menu, just click here. 

Dunaire Happenings!

Get ready to mark your calendar, because there's a lot going on in Dunaire this week!  

This Thursday, April 14th, the organization Pride Rings in Stone Mountain (PRISM) will hold their monthly meeting.  PRISM serves as an umbrella community organization for all of the neighborhoods in the heart of DeKalb.  This month's meeting will focus on "Creating Safer Neighborhoods," and on hand will be representatives from Dekalb County Law Enforcement, Neighborhood Associations, and Code Enforcement concerning Memorial Drive and how to make our community a safer place to live, work, and play. All Dunaire residents are encouraged to attend this Thursday, at 7pm, at Saint Timothy’s United Methodist Church at 5365 Memorial Drive.

On Friday, April 22nd, you won't want to miss the annual Dunaire Spring Cook-Out!  We'll meet at the Dunaire Community Pool Pavilion.   The grill will be fired up at 6:30, so come when you can. The Dunaire Civic Association will is providing all food and refreshments! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Coming up, on Saturday, April 23rd, is the first annual Dunaire Easter Egg Hunt for our little Dunaireans.   Children should arrive at the community garden by 10:30am. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults who wish to contribute are asked to supply plastic Easter eggs and goodies and arrive early (10am) to help set up and hide eggs! To avoid any allergy concerns, please stick to non-food items (tattoos, stickers, erasers, etc.). Little goodies can be purchased at any of the dollar stores on Memorial Drive. So, bring your little ones and hop on over to the Dunaire Easter Egg Hunt! We'll see you there! 

And, stay tuned for information about the next Dunaire Dines Out event on Saturday, April 23rd at The Rock House in Stone Mountain Village!

There's a lot of opportunity to get involved and make a difference in your community (and to have a lot of fun).  So, come on out!  

Dunaire Spring Clean-Up Recap

THANK YOU to all Dunaireans who came out this morning and made this year's Spring Clean-Up a fantastic success!  Teams took to both entrances and about 20 bags of litter and leaves were raked, collected, and hauled out.  Both entrances to the neighborhood look great, and we all know first impressions are everything!  So, thank you again to all participants - you make Dunaire a great place to live!

Dunaire Civic Association Meeting This Tuesday!

The Dunaire Civic Association will meet this Tuesday, March 8th, at 7:30pm, at the Indian Creek Baptist Church. Topics of discussion will include the upcoming Dunaire Spring Fest, keeping Dunaire safe and secure, the Community Garden, and general neighborhood improvement ideas.  All Dunaire neighbors are encouraged to come find out what's going on in the neighborhood....we need your input! 

See you there!

Dunaire Spring Clean-Up Is Tomorrow!

**  THE DUNAIRE SPRING CLEAN-UP HAS BEEN POSTPONED, DUE TO RAIN, UNTIL NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 12th  **

After a long cold winter, finally, spring is just around the corner, and it's time to get out and tidy up our neighborhood. Since first impressions are everything, we'll be really focusing on cleaning up the entrances on Collingwood and Kingswood, but we're looking for teams of neighbors to pick up litter, cut back kudzu, and generally clean-up all over the neighborhood.

We'll meet at the two entrances at 10am on Saturday March 12th. We'll have garbage bags, recycling bags, gloves, etc.

And, one lucky clean-up participant* will win a $20 gift certificate from Savage Pizza in Avondale Estates!

So, come on. Get out of the house. Meet your neighbors. Make new friends. Contribute to your community. Increase your property's value. And HAVE FUN!!

* To be eligible to take part in the Savage Pizza drawing, you must be a Dunaire resident, have been on time for the clean-up, and participated for at least an hour.

Join The Dunaire Civic Association!

The Dunaire Civic Association is now renewing all memberships.  Annual dues are $25 per household to join the association.  The money collected from annual dues goes a long way towards Spring Fest, the Harvest Festival, the Holiday Party, and neighborhood improvement projects.  Checks should be written to "Dunaire Civic Association" and can be mailed to Virginia Barber (or just dropped in her mailbox).  E-mail DunaireNeighbors@aol.com with any questions. 

Dunaire Dined Out!

Saturday's Dunaire Dines Out breakfast at The Original Pancake House was another nice event, with a good turnout.  Stay tuned, we've got lots more coming! 

Dunaire Dines Out - The Original Pancake House

We hope everyone had a fantastic 2011 kick-off, and now it's time for our first Dunaire Dines Out event of the year!  

We've already had get-togethers at Applebee's, Savage Pizza, Prima Italian, and Continental Park Cafe.  This time, we're doing breakfast at The Original Pancake House! 

When: Saturday, February 5th, at 10am.

Where: The Original Pancake House at 5099 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA  30083

How: We'll meet at the restaurant, and everyone will be responsible for their own check.

Who: All Dunaire residents and their families and friends are welcome!

So, come out. Get to know your neighbors. Discover a new restaurant. Support local business. And have a great time!

Merry Christmas Dunaire!

Dunaire Dined Out!

Continental Park Cafe in Stone Mountain Village was the perfect spot for December's dine out event.  The family run cafe hosted a very nice night - great food, friendly service, fun and festive decor, and musical entertainment by little Dunairean, Izzy.  Afterwards, a few of us took a quick trip through Stone Mountain Park to see the holiday lights and decorations.  Overall, it was another great dine-out, and we're already planning January's...so stay tuned! 

Dunaire Decks The Halls!

Dunaire welcomed the holiday season with the annual get together at Indian Creek Baptist Church.  Plentiful hors d'oeuvres, desserts and refreshments, good conversations, warm smiles (and good lighting) made for a really nice evening.  We really are lucky to live in such a great neighborhood!  To see photos, just click here.  Happy holidays to all!

Dunaire Holiday Party - This Friday!

Celebrate the holiday season with your friends and neighbors at the annual Dunaire Holiday Party! We'll gather this Friday evening, December 3rd, at 7pm at the Indian Creek Baptist Church (in the meeting rooms).  Bring a simple dish to share or contact Virginia or Carolyn to see what's needed.

Dunaire Dines Out - Continental Park Cafe

We're at it again! We've dined out at Applebee's, Savage Pizza, Prima Italian...and now we're headed over to Stone Mountain Village. The Continental Park Cafe has been serving authentic Continental European cuisine for nearly 20 years. And, afterward, for those that are up for it, we'll check out the Christmas lights displays at Stone Mountain Park.

When: Saturday, December 4th at 6:00pm

Where: The Continental Park Cafe in Stone Mountain Village.  941 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083

How: We'll meet at the restaurant, and everyone will be responsible for their own check. 

Who: All Dunaire residents and their families and friends are welcome!

So, come out. Get to know your neighbors. Discover a new restaurant. Support local business. Enjoy the Season, and have a great time!

Never A Dull Moment In Dunaire!

When it comes to fun things to do, we Dunaireans always have a lot of local options, and the next few weeks are offering even more than usual!  

*  Next Saturday, November 13th, from 7 'til 9pm, ART Station in Stone Mountain Village will open their doors for an art stroll through the three ART Station galleries and the two Arts Incubator galleries on Main Street.   The art stroll is free and open to the public, but it is a ticketed event.  For more information, click here.  

*  On Tuesday, November 16th at 8pm, the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Marvin Cole Auditorium at Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus.  The featured soloist will be pianist Paolo Andre Gualdi performing Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1.  The program also includes selections from Enesco, Mozart, and Vaughn Williams.  

*  Saturday, November 20th head over to Stone Mountain Village for the monthly "Walk and Wine" from 6 to 8pm.  Start off at the Stone Mountain Old Post Office Antique Emporium and enjoy an evening stroll around the village, fine wine tastings and hors d' oeuvres, at participating shops and restaurants, and the new Arts Incubator spaces.   

*  Monday, November 22nd, at 8pm, you can catch the Georgia Perimeter College Jazz Ensemble Concert at the Clarkston Campus Cole Auditorium...free of charge! 

*  On November 25th, we'll be giving thanks for our incredible families, friends, and neighbors.  

*  On Friday, November 26th, from 7 until 10pm, The Village Corner in Stone Mountain is hosting a holiday music event with Andrew Fazakerly on piano.

*  Monday, November 29th, at 6pm, our neighbors in Avondale Estates will officially ring in the season with  the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.  Boy Scout Troop 6 will be selling hot dogs, the Avondale First Baptist Church will treat the crowds to some Christmas caroling, there will be a firetruck parade, and Santa Claus himself will stop by! 

*  And, of course, don't miss the annual Dunaire Holiday Party on Friday evening at 7:30 on December 3rd at the Indian Creek Baptist Church.  We'll have refreshments and hors d' oeuvres.  Bring your favorite dish, or contact Carolyn or Virginia to see what's needed. 

Dunaire Dined Out!

Dunaire Dines Out at Prima Italian / Enjera Eritrean Restaurant - our third "Dunaire Dines Out" event - was a nice evening out for all.  The food, service and atmosphere were very nice, the neighborly conversation was delightful, and a local business was supported.  For those who did not attend, please know that the restaurant has good live jazz on Friday nights.  Stay tuned for our next dining out event!   

Happy Hallowe'en Dunaire!

THANK YOU so much, John and Ginger!  

For more photos of John and Ginger's amazing holiday displays, check out www.MisfitFun.com.  And, get ready for Christmas!  

Dunaire Dines Out - Prima Italian and Enjera Eritrean

We've had fantastic meet-ups at Applebee's and Savage Pizza.  Well, get ready again - Dunaire Dines Out at Prima Italian and Enjera Eritrean!

When: Friday, November 5th at 6:30pm.

Where: Prima Italian Restaurant, 3500 N Decatur Road, Scottdale.

How: We'll meet at the restaurant, and everyone will be responsible for their own check.  Prima Italian has a sister restaurant next door, Enjera Eritrean and Ethiopian.  You can stick with the authentic Italian menu, or order from Enjera. 

Who: All Dunaire residents and their families and friends are welcome!

So, come out. Get to know your neighbors. Discover a new restaurant. Support local business. And have a great time.

* Prima Italian and Enjera Eritrean are iDine participating restaurants, so if you haven't registered (for free) with iDine yet, go to www.iDine.com and sign up for cash-back benefits! For more information, click here.

The Dunaire Harvest Festival - The Event of the Season!

Perfect weather, a very large turnout, and a lot of great organizing made our first Dunaire Fall Festival a fantastic success! A bouncy castle, games, face-painting, crafts, and pumpkin decorating kept younger Dunaireans busy and smiling, while adults enjoyed the sunshine, browsed the book sale tables, snacked, and learned about the community garden. Both of our candidates for U.S. Congress District 4, Hank Johnson and Liz Carter, came to show their support for Dunaire, and to meet Dunaire voters.

It really was a great event and everyone had a good time. We're already looking forward to next year! 

A really special thank you to Jennifer and Adrienne for all their hard work and organizing, to John for generously lending a generator and decorations, and also to Aileen, Emmanuel, Carolyn, Tony, Wilson, Doug, Virginia, Stephanie, Bill, and everyone who contributed their time and talents! You all really make Dunaire a wonderful place to call home.

*  To see lots of great photos from the event, click here.  

The Dunaire Harvest Festival is Saturday!

The Dunaire Harvest Festival will take place this coming Saturday, October 16th, from 2 'til 5pm in the Dunaire Community Garden on Cheviot Drive. It'll be a great time for everyone to come out and celebrate the arrival of autumn and some cooler weather.

All Dunaire residents are welcome, and there will be a lot of fun activities for our younger Dunaireans - pumpkin painting, temporary tattoos, arts and crafts, games, and a bouncy house! We'll also have a book sale (to benefit the pool), free cider and donuts, hot dogs, refreshments, a bike helmet raffle, and a photo booth.

So, come on out and get to know your neighbors, watch the kids play, and enjoy the fall season. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Dunaire Neighborhood Meeting This Tuesday!

The Dunaire Civic Association will meet this Tuesday, October 5th, at 7:30pm, at the Indian Creek Baptist Church. Topics of discussion will include the upcoming Dunaire Harvest Festival, keeping Dunaire safe and secure, the Community Garden, and general neighborhood improvement ideas.  All Dunaire neighbors are encouraged to come find out what's going on in the neighborhood....we need your input!  

Immediately following the regular meeting, there will be two great opportunities for all attendees...

The Dunaire Harvest Festival Committee will hold the second planning meeting.  All Dunaire residents are more than welcome to participate, and help make sure our upcoming event is a great success.  We've had a lot of really positive feedback and folks are really excited. 

Also, Tony will be hosting a workshop to learn how to effectively use Facebook to create a free web presence for you business.  No need to be a computer genius.  Just show up for this hand-on tutorial.  When you leave, you will have a Facebook page if you want one!  

See you there!

Dunaire Dined Out!

Dunaire Dines Out at Savage Pizza - our second Dunaire Dines Out event - was a great time for all (especially our littlest Dunaireans).  The food and service were great, new friends were made, and a local business was supported.  Keep checking back to see when and where the October event will be! 

Dunaire Dines Out - Savage Pizza

After a very successful first event, get ready again  - Dunaire Dines Out at Savage Pizza in Avondale Estates! 

When:  Wednesday, September 29th, at 6pm. 

Where:  Savage Pizza at 115 Laredo Drive in Avondale Estates.

How:  We'll meet at the restaurant, and everyone will be responsible for their own check. 

Who:  All Dunaire residents and their families and friends are welcome! 

So, come out.  Get to know your neighbors.  Discover a new restaurant.  Support local business.  And have a great time.

* Savage Pizza in Avondale Estates is an iDine participating restaurant, so if you haven't registered (for free) with iDine yet, go to www.iDine.com and sign up for cash-back benefits!  For more information, click here.

Refrigerator Recycling Program

Georgia Power has implemented a "Second Refrigerator Recycling Program." Older refrigerators typically use 75 percent more energy than new ENERGY STAR® models. Dunaire residents are able to schedule a free refrigerator recycling pick-up from Georgia Power, on Saturday, September 25th, or October 9th, anytime between 8am and 5pm...and Georgia Power will pay $35 for each working refrigerator that is picked up.  

Click here for more details. 

Dunaire Dined Out!

Our first "Dunaire Dines Out" event was a nice success. We had 15 Dunaire diners turn out to enjoy an evening at our local Dunaire Applebee's. Our next "dine out" will be in September - either an weekday evening at Savage Pizza in Avondale Estates, or a Saturday breakfast at the Original Pancake House on Memorial Drive. If you have a preference, please leave a comment here, or e-mail us at DunaireNeighbors@aol.com. We'll keep you posted here!  

Dunaire Dines Out - Applebee's

Mark your calendar, and join your Dunaire friends and neighbors at our first "Dunaire Dines Out" event on Wednesday, August 25th.  Our first "dine out" will be at Applebee's at 4705 Memorial Drive.  We'll meet at the restaurant at 7pm, and everyone will be responsible for paying their own check.  Each month, we'll meet at a different local restaurant, and days and times will vary.  Upcoming "dine outs" will take place at Savage Pizza, All Island Cafe, Original Pancake House, Prima Italian / Injera Ethiopian, and Dragon Delite.  It's a great way to get to know your neighbors, check out a new restaurant, and support local businesses.  

If possible, please send an e-mail to DunaireNeighbors@aol.com so we can give the restaurant a rough idea of how many will be attending. 

*  Dunaire Trivia Fact:  Our local Dunaire Applebee's opened January 1st, 1980, and was actually the very first Applebee's restaurant!   Originally, the restaurant was known as TJ Applebee's Edibles and Elixers. Since then, it has grown into a chain of nearly 2000 restaurants across North America and Europe. 

Park Pride and Dunaire Civic Association Meeting - This Tuesday!

The Director of Community Building from DeKalb County's Park Pride will be meeting with Dunaire residents to share ideas and suggestions for improving Avondale-Dunaire Park.  Anyone interested in making our beautiful neighborhood park even better should meet this Tuesday, August 10th, at 5:30pm, at the Dunaire Community Garden.  If you want to sit, you should bring a chair.  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie, or e-mail DunaireNeighbors@aol.com.

Also, the Dunaire Civic Association will meet this Tuesday, August 10th, at 7:30pm, at the Indian Creek Baptist Church. Topics of discussion will include the Dunaire Community Pool, keeping Dunaire safe and secure, the Community Garden, and general neighborhood improvement ideas. Also, Liz Carter, Republican candidate for our Congressional District, and Karla Drenner, our Georgia State Representative, have both expressed a desire to attend and meet our residents.  All Dunaire neighbors are encouraged to come find out what's going on in the neighborhood, and to have their voices be heard.

Dunaire's Night Out!

Dunaire's participation in National Night Out was a great success!  Dunaire neighbors lit up the neighborhood with porch lights and a nice time was had by all at the cookout and the flashlight walk.  Several folks suggested we have a monthly "Dunaire Night Out," so keep checking here for more information. 

National Night Out 2010!

On Tuesday, August 3rd, Dunaire will be joining thousands of other neighborhoods and cities across the country participating in National Night Out 2010!

National Night Out is a yearly event designed to strengthen neighborhood pride and police-community partnerships, and to raise crime prevention awareness.  We'll have a DeKalb County police officer on hand, to share crime prevention tips., and all Dunaire residents are invited to participate!

* At sundown, all Dunaire residents are encouraged to turn on all outdoor lights.

*  At 7pm, join your neighbors for a pool-side cookout.  Hamburger platters are $4.00, hot dog platters are $3.50, and vegetarian smart dog platters are $3.50.  Sodas and chips are also available for purchase.  Proceeds benefit the Dunaire pool.  

*  A flashlight walk begins at 9pm, starting at the pool entrance, and heading down Collingwood to Bretton Woods to Hammett to Danbury and back to Collingwood.  Then, we'll head to Cheviot to Kingswood and, finally, down Heathmoor.  Bring the whole family, friends, a flashlight, if you have one, and join in for as much (or as little) of the walk as you like.

If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know at DunaireNeighbors@aol.com. 

Fun Local Things To Do This Weekend!

Looking for something fun and local to do this weekend? As always, for Dunaireans, there are a lot of options!

* Dunaire Friday Evening Poolside Cookout - Friday, July 16th, 6:30 pm, bring your swim suit, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a laid-back evening at the pool. $4 hamburger platters. $3.50 for a hot dog platter. All proceeds support the pool. All Dunaire residents are welcome!! 

*  Saturday Afternoon Children's Storytime - Join award-winning children's book author Carmen Deedy at the DeKalb County Public Library in Downtown Decatur for three special Saturday storytimes.  

* Stone Mountain Main Street Walk and Wine - Saturday, July 17th (and every 3rd Saturday of the month) from 6pm until 8pm. This free wine tasting is held in participating merchants' stores in Stone Mountain's charming Main Street area. Start at the Stone Mountain Old Post Office Emporium at 5379 E Mountain Street, just one block off Main, and enjoy great hors d'oeuvres and sweets! 

*  "Are We There Yet?" at Art Station in Stone Mountain - A fresh contemporary look at the typical, and not so typical, American family - full of song, dance, and sketch comedy!   Friday, July 16th at 8pm, Saturday, July 17th at 8pm and Sunday, July 18th at 3pm.  This production runs until August 1st.  

*  Eddie's Attic in Downtown Decatur - The line-up this weekend is outstanding!  Friday features Peter Case, former lead-singer of The Plimsouls.  Local favorite Blake Guthries opens.  Saturday at 8pm is Jennifer Daniels with Martha's Trouble opening. And the Indigo Girls will play two shows on Sunday at 7:00 and 9:30 and again on Monday night.  Tickets for these shows are already sold out, but you can still enjoy them on Eddie's patio via closed circuit tvs. 

Do you know of something local and fun coming up soon?  Let us know in the comments, or send an e-mail to DunaireNeighbors@aol.com.  We'll see you around! 

A Good First Impression!

The Dunaire entrance clean-up this morning was a good success.  Several bags of trash and litter and a few tires were removed from the creek, and a group of Dunaireans raked and tidied up the Collingwood entrance.  A big thank you to all who came out to make sure that Dunaire's first impression is a good one! 

Happy 4th Of July!

This weekend we'll commemorate the 234th year of American independence, and there are a lot of local ways to celebrate. 

*  Dunaire Friday Evening Poolside Cookout - Friday, July 2nd, 6:30 pm, bring your swim suit, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a laid-back evening at the pool.  $4 hamburger platters.  $3.50 for a hot dog platter. All proceeds support the pool.  All Dunaire residents are welcome!!  

*  Stone Mountain Village Independence Day Parade - Starting at 10am on Saturday, July 3rd, at Stone Mountain Village's Main Street.  There'll be a bike brigade, classic cars, clowns, bands, and floats. 

*  Avondale Estates 4th Of July Celebration - On Saturday, July 3rd, join our neighbors in Avondale Estates, as they celebrate the 4th on the 3rd.  The Atlanta Blue Notes will perform at Lake Avondale at 7:30pm, followed by fireworks at dusk. 

* Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park - July 3rd through July 5th, you can experience the "Journey to the Center of the Earth" 4-D movie, Sky Hike, the Summit Sky Ride, and the nightly Laser Show Spectacular topped off with an excellent fireworks display! 

*  The Clarkston Bicycle Parade will start at Clarkston City Hall on Sunday, July 4th, at 2pm.  Participating Clarkston residents will be decorating bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers in patriotic colors for your viewing enjoyment.  

*  Decatur Pied Piper Parade - On Sunday, July 4th, decorate your bicycle, wagon, or roller skates, and join in the Pied Piper Parade as it winds its way through downtown Decatur.  Parade line-up is at 5:30pm at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.  The parade begins at 6pm, and ends at the bandstand on the square with a presentation of colors and "Star Spangled Banner."  The Callanwolde Concert Band begins at 7pm, and there will be a fireworks display at dark! 

Be safe and have a great 4th of July weekend! 

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

The DeKalb Neighborhood Empowerment Initiative is hoping to hear from you! In partnership with the Live Healthy DeKalb Coalition, the DeKalb County Board of Health, OneDeKalb, and Georgia State University, they are conducting a survey of DeKalb County residents to identify opinions and concerns regarding DeKalb neighborhoods and access to health care. This information will be used in combination with focus groups and other community assessment measures to develop action plans to improve the condition of neighborhoods and the health of residents!

To let your voice be heard, just CLICK HERE. 

Memorial Service for Glenn Miller

A memorial service for Glenn Miller, a longtime Dunaire resident, will be held Tuesday, June 15th, at 1:00pm, at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church on Memorial Drive.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Glenn's wife Carrie in this difficult time. 

Dunaire Civic Association Meeting - Next Tuesday!

The Dunaire Civic Association will meet next Tuesday, June 8th, at 7:30pm, at the Indian Creek Baptist Church. Topics of discussion will include the Dunaire Community Pool, keeping Dunaire safe and secure, the Community Garden, and general neighborhood improvement ideas. All Dunaire residents are welcome to attend!