UPCOMING
Thursday, December 23
City Hall closed
Friday, December 24
City Hall closed
Through Dec. 27
Nightly 5 - 10 p.m.
All week
Nonperishable food drive
Bins throughout city
Friday, December 31
City Hall closed
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Final days! Hollywood Holidays at Brook Run Park runs through Dec. 27. Interact with sets from classic holiday movies and see the park sparkle with more than 75,000 lights. Lights turn on at 5 p.m. and the Mega Tree music begins at 6 p.m.
Don't miss it!
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Over the last several days, I am hearing of many Dunwoody families who are being impacted by Covid. If you find yourself needing a Covid test or a vaccine, a reminder that the City has resources listed here.
There are long lines at places that don’t require appointments and even at some that do. If you are going to need a negative test to travel or to attend an event, now is the time to start planning. You probably should make an appointment now, even if it is for later this month. A reminder that many urgent cares, including Dunwoody Urgent Care, take appointments.
Many of you have reached out to me and asked how I am managing this recent surge. My family is vaccinated. We are masking in crowded indoor situations. I am masking while shopping and washing my hands all the time.
I am not panicking, but I am being careful. Everyone knows their own and their family’s situation. Make your plans accordingly. The current CDC guidance for counties with high spread, like DeKalb, states that mask-wearing is an important strategy to keep you and others healthy. The CDC also states that “everyone 2 years or older who is not fully vaccinated should wear a mask in indoor public places.” Please take care and give one another space and grace.
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New businesses, new infrastructure |
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Celebration x 19! Dunwoody cut a ribbon for the opening of news businesses and public works projects 19 times in 2021. Click here to watch.
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Completed in 2021:
Public Works
The City of Dunwoody completed sidewalk construction along Tilly Mill Road, enhancing pedestrian safety and connectivity. The new five-foot-wide sidewalk runs along the west side of Tilly Mill Road between North Peachtree Road and Womack Road. As part of the project, Tilly Mill Road was widened to accommodate four-foot-wide designated bicycle lanes on both sides of the road, and a short section of sidewalk on the east side of Tilly Mill was replaced.
The project involved extensive utility relocation, stormwater improvements and easements. The $1.6 million project was funded using local sales tax revenue. Next, Dunwoody Public Works will begin the design phase for a project to extend a bicycle and walking path from Womack Road to Mt. Vernon Road on Tilly Mill. Click to see more.
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Read all about it! Dunwoody is featured in the Guide to the Central Perimeter in the December issue of Atlanta Magazine. Check out some of the "tried-and-true places to eat and imbibe." See if you've visited the top photo ops in our community. And learn about "new and revamped hotels, bars and entertainment spaces" attracting locals and visitors alike. The issue is linked here and on newsstands now (pages 105-114)!
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Where will you volunteer?
Volunteer sign-ups are now open for projects throughout the city in celebration of Dunwoody's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 17:
- Tree and daffodil planting at Brook Run Park, in coordination with Trees Atlanta and the Daffodil Project
- Trail maintenance and invasive species removal at the Dunwoody Nature Center
- Cleanup and gravel work at the Brook Run Dog Park
- Edging and weeding at the Brook Run Community Garden & Orchard
- Refurbishment of Dunwoody picnic tables
The Souper Bowl of Caring community food drive is happening NOW and will continue until Jan. 17. Donations will help Malachi’s Storehouse and the Community Assistance Center support local families.
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Still making holiday preparations? Keep these sustainable practices in mind...
Electronics
Electronics make great holiday gifts, but often are upgrades that replace still usable equipment. If you have a working electronic product without a purpose for you, consider donating it or recycling it at Dunwoody's next Electronics Recycling event, scheduled for March 27.
Festive, fun, and food
Have a localvore holiday feast! Hit up your farmers' markets, organic stores, co-ops, and your own garden for all the fixings for your holiday dinner. Compost food scraps and outdated leftovers. Avoid disposables in the kitchen. Use real dishes and silverware. Switch to recyclable aluminum foil instead of plastic wrap to store leftovers.
When it's time to take down the tree
DeKalb residents receiving sanitation services can place their tree at the curb for pick-up on regular yard waste collection days through January, and the trees will be turned into mulch and wood chips. Trees should be seven feet or smaller. Trees eight feet or larger need to be cut in half for curbside pick-up. Mulch is used for public beautification projects and is free to DeKalb County residents. Trees can also be recycled at most Home Depot locations.
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Looking for a post-holiday activity for your littlest ones? Expressions in Motion’s Dance Basics begins on Jan. 6. Kids ages 2-4 will learn the basics of ballet, hip hop, and creative movement. Sessions are held at the N. Shallowford Annex on Thursday mornings from 10 - 10:45 a,m. The cost is $155, and the sessions run until Feb. 24.
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Creativity is taking off!
LEGO Space Fun begins Jan. 7 at the N. Shallowford Annex from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Kids will learn to use LEGO brick building skills to create awesome space-themed art.
Class is $39 for ages 4-9.
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De-stress after the holidays with Community Yoga, presented by The Elite Peasant. This breath-focused yoga flow class is appropriate for all levels from beginner to advanced. The class focuses on mindful, flowing poses to help build strength and balance, while exploring range of motion, improving flexibility, and promoting an overall sense of peace and well-being. The six-week session is $72 and open to all ages. Single class drop-ins are also available.
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Don't forget to register for Camp Flashback in January. Registration opens Jan. 1 for DPT members and Jan. 8 for the general public. Join us for another year of summer fun and learning at Dunwoody’s only authentic history camp – at the 1870 Donaldson-Bannister Farm. Priced and scheduled for your convenience and your kids’ summer schedule. Staffed by loving licensed educators with a low kid-to-staff ratio.
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through Dec. 31
It’s not too late to find the perfect holiday gift at the Dunwoody Nature Artist Market. The Dunwoody Fine Art Association and the Dunwoody Nature Center have teamed up to bring you more than 250 art pieces from local artists in an online art shop. Support local artists as you select that perfect piece for the holidays.
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Saturday, Jan. 15 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Scouts, join the Dunwoody Nature Center for a day of all things environmental science: bees and pollination, habitat studies, oil spill clean-up techniques, and more. Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all necessary requirements to earn a badge. Ages 13 and older; some prerequisites needed.
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Monday, Jan. 17
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Ages 4 & Grades K-5
School breaks mean time for fun at the Dunwoody Nature Center! On MLK Day, kids ages 4 or in grades K-5 will learn to explore nature while setting up a campsite. They'll learn to knot, practice hiking basics, and explore more camping essentials. Early drop-off and after-care is available. Sign up today to save your spot.
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Saturday, Jan. 8
9:30 a.m. - noon
$50
Get ready for middle school and high school baseball tryouts with Tom Bass (state championship winning coach & Dunwoody Diablos founder) and Grant Williams (current player in the Boston Red Sox organization).
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SERIOUS CATCHERS ONLY!
Want to learn from coaches with more than 20 years of professional baseball playing and coaching experience? Come out to the DSB Catcher's Clinic on Dec. 28.
Todd Pratt (14 year MLB player) and Johnathan Langley (Dunwoody High School graduate and member of the 2020 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff) will lead the clinic.
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Atlanta United registration bonus!
Register for Spring Rec, and you'll get a FREE ticket to see the Atlanta United home opener on Feb. 27. Consider this a holiday gift just for you!
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WINTER 2022 COURSES ANNOUNCED:
PALS Perimeter Adult Learning Services
Session runs 8 weeks on Mondays Jan. 3, 2022 through Feb. 28 (no class Jan. 17)
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The Maya and Aztec
10 – 11 a.m. Tom McEIhinny will discuss how the Maya and Aztec cultures flourished from 4000 BC until the arrival of the Spaniards in 1500 AD in Mesoamerica, including how advanced those cultures were and their ultimate downfall at the hands of the Spaniards.
Eco Fun01
10 - 11 a.m. Shai Robkin will show how discussing current economic issues can be fun through the daily podcast “The Indicator.” In order to fully enjoy the class, you should listen to the assigned podcast (always less than 10 minutes) before class where the specific issues raised will be discussed from a behavioral science perspective.
The Holy Land Revealed Part 2
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Rabbi Scott Colbert will present and discuss selected videos from Professor Jodi Magness’ program “The Holy Land Revisited” covering the time of Jesus to approximately 200 A.D. when the Jews were finally expelled from the Holy Land.
Improving Your Health and Fitness Using your Smartphone (4 weeks) and Aging in Place is an Illusion (4 weeks)
11:15 a.m. – 12 :15 p.m. BH Technology Group will show how apps on your Smartphone can help find healthier food, track your fitness, etc as well as how other wearable technology (Fitbit and Apple Watch) can go even further in that regard in weeks 1 through 4. Brandt Ross will present his updated program on what to consider when you are deciding whether to stay in your home or move to a senior community and the hazards of remaining in your present home “forever.” He will also give advice on selling your home, downsizing and family impact during weeks 5 through 8.
Shakespeare’s Richard III
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Michele Friedman will present her take on Shakespeare’s Richard III, was he a villain, a victim or something in between? Various clips of the play will be shown to help the class decide.
Mah Jongg
10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Bring your own Mah Jongg card and come play. There is no instructor for the session- just fun and self-evaluation.
Open Bridge for Experienced Players
10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. - Roger Hester, Coordinator. There is no instructor.
There will be no lunch or afternoon class for this session.
Classes will be held in person at the Dunwoody United Methodist Church. PLEASE NOTE: We strongly recommend that only those who have been fully vaccinated plan to attend our classes and the Dunwoody United Methodist Church is requiring people wear masks at all at times while in the church.
Cost is $55 for all classes for the 8 weeks. Registration and payment must be made on the PALS web page (www.palsonline.info). If there are any questions please contact Iris Katz, PALS Administrator by calling the PALS office at 770-698-0801 or by email at [email protected].
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