2011 Concerts By the Springs Line-Up Announced

May 1, 2011
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
June 5, 2011
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
July 10, 2011
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
August 7, 2011
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
September 11, 2011
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm

As we say good-bye to March and hello to April, we get closer and closer to the annual summer concert series held at Heritage Green. Now in its 15th year, Concerts by the Springs has become the favorite Sunday evening activity for Sandy Springs residents. Each season, the four-acre city park serves as the venue for five free concerts. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to participate and enjoy the beautiful setting and friendliness of the community. Picnic baskets, coolers and blankets are welcomed, but no outside tables. Also, pets and smoking are not allowed.

The 2011 line up was recently announced and includes:

• Sunday, May 1: A-Town A-List
• Sunday, June 5: Banks & Shane
• Sunday, July 10: Haywire
• Sunday, August 7: The Breakfast Club
• Sunday, September 11: The Return

The concerts are from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. with the gates opening at 5:00 p.m.

For those that wish to sit at a table, you can purchase one of the series tables beginning Monday, April 4. The series price is $500 for members and $550 for the general public, and these tables seat six. A limited number of tables with tents are available at the back of the Entertainment Lawn for an additional fee. Individual concert tables will be available for the general public on Monday, April 18. Individual tables are $110 for members and $125 for the general public. These tables tend to sell out every year, so be sure to make your purchase as early as possible, if interested.

For more information call 404-851-9111, ext. 203 or e-mail cnickles@heritagesandysprings.org.

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Sandy Springs Easter Egg Hunt at Hammond Park

April 16, 2011
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Easter is quickly approaching and other than the Easter Bunny, hunting eggs is probably the most popular aspect of the holiday. Which is why children ages 2 – 9 should gather baskets and buckets in order to prepare for the Sandy Springs Easter Egg Hunt. Set for Saturday, April 16, 2011, not only will kids be collecting eggs, but they can also meet the Easter Bunny, get their face painted and take a tour of a fire truck.  The festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Hammond Park Gymnasium.

Of course, the hunts will be divided by age group to ensure each child gets a fair chance to gather as many eggs as possible. The best part is that participation is completely free of charge! Also, no registration is required. For more information, call 770-206-2035.

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Move-In Ready Townhomes in the Heart of Sandy Springs

The popularity of townhomes is on the rise and has been for the past few years. Homebuyers are finding the low-maintenance lifestyle incredibly appealing, and are trading in weekends filled with yard work for leisurely time spent however you want. For anyone looking to own a home and avoid the many demands of regular maintenance and lawn care, Sandy Springs has a wide selection of townhome communities for you to choose from.

One townhome community in Sandy Springs that has homes ready for immediate move-in is Highlands of Sandy Springs. This beautiful, gated community is currently offering a variety of  townhomes priced from the $200s. Interior features includes extensive trim packages, granite countertops, tile backsplashes, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. Home designs included two and three bedroom plans with spacious kitchens, loft areas and many offer bonus or media rooms. Highlands of Sandy Springs offers two gated entranceways, a community pool, fitness center and clubhouse. The community is conveniently located on Roswell Road just a short drive to GA 400, Buckhead, Atlanta and the Perimeter Mall area.

One great thing about townhomes these days is that you do not have to sacrifice living space or luxury when choosing them. Many townhomes now offer the same about of square footage as single-family homes, and even more in some cases. Read more

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Sandy Springs to Improve Fire Stations

Great news for Sandy Springs fire stations 1 and 2 as they are set for some safety improvements. The city’s fire rescue service has received the Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and they have decided to use the money by installing sprinkler systems in these two stations. Now the city’s firefighters will be better protected at work, allowing them to perform their duties with peace of mind.  The award period of this grant is February 18, 2011 to February 17, 2012, with approved amounts of $49,500 for station 1 and $60,500 for station 2.

A program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, grants are awarded to fire departments to enhance their ability to protect the public and fire service personnel from fire and related hazards. Three types of grants are available: Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S).

For more information on the City of Sandy Springs or Sandy Springs Fire Rescue, visit www.sandyspringsga.org or call 770-730-5600. For more information on the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, visit http://www.firegrantsupport.com/.

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John Manser Recruiting Cyclists for Fall Event

March 24, 2011
6:00 pm	to	8:00 pm

Charitable runners and walkers benefit from having a myriad of different opportunities to raise money for a good cause. For example, everyone knows about the three-day walk which raises money for breast cancer and many people are familiar with TNT (Team in Training) in which people participate in different races while raising money for leukemia. Well, Sandy Springs resident John Manser is happy to spread the word about a fundraiser for cyclists and hopes to recruit some participants in the process.

24 Hours of Booty: Atlanta ride will bring more than 400 cyclists to Stone Mountain this October and raise more than $250,000 for cancer research. The great thing about this endurance event is that cyclists of all levels are welcome to participate. While the event lasts 24 hours, there are no requirements for how long one person needs to be on the bike. Of course, by joining John Manser’s team now, you can partake in the weekly training rides hosted by John and be able to set a high goal for yourself by the time the event comes around. 24 Hours of Booty is a team event, and John’s team, “Team Pirate Treasure,” currently has 67 members. He is hoping to have a team of 100 for the event. To get more information about 24 Hours of Booty as well as John’s team and training rides, join him for a happy hour on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Three Sheets. If you miss happy hour, feel free to contact John Manser at 678.642.8046 or john_manser@yahoo.com.

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Avalon Townhomes Now Priced from only $89,900

Many investors and financial advisors recommend homeownership as one of the best ways to increase your overall wealth, and considering the current state of the housing market, there shouldn’t be anything stopping you from taking this step. You can purchase homes in Sandy Springs for under $100,000, resulting in monthly mortgage payments that are comparable, if not less, to your monthly rent payments. One such community where homes are priced from only $89,900 is Avalon of Sandy Springs.

The townhomes at Avalon feature two or three bedrooms with one and one-half baths or two and one-half baths. Recently renovated, you’ll find features like stainless steel appliance packages, energy-efficient windows, water saving toilets and even granite countertops and hardwood floors in some homes. Making these exceptional homes even more affordable, they are FHA approved, which means that you can secure a townhome at Avalon for only 3.5% as a down payment. Read more

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Registration for Summer Camps Begins Today!

Online registration for the Recreation and Parks Department’s summer camps and classes begins today, March 14, 2011. There are summer fun opportunities for all ages: preschool, youth and teens.

Some of the camps offered include: Day Camp, Sports Camp, Introduction to Tennis, Soccer, Gymnastics, Preschool Gymnastics, Mighty Mites, 31 Stories Discover Me, Creative Theatre and Act Up! Drama Camp and Middle School Summer Hangout.

To register online and for a complete schedule of summer camps and programs, visit Activenet or call 770-206-2035 for additional information.

When: Camps will occur between May 31, 2011 and August 26, 2011. Each camp has a different schedule.

Where: Camps will take place at Hammond Park Gymnastics Center, Hitson Memorial Activities Center, Lake Forest Elementary School, Ison Springs Elementary School, Sandy Springs Middle School

Who: Classes for boys and girls ages four-14

Price: $45 and Up

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Atlanta Tour of Kitchens

March 12, 2011
11:00 am	to	5:00 pm
March 19, 2011
10:00 am	to	4:00 pm

Looking for inspiration on a kitchen renovation project? You can purchase magazines and look online, but this method pales in comparison to touring these kitchens in person where you can feel the different materials used, test the layout to see if it fits your needs and even ask advice from some of Atlanta’s top designers. So, whether you are in need of ideas for a kitchen makeover or whether you just like to tour other people’s houses, don’t miss The Atlanta Tour of Kitchens on March 19 and 20, 2011.

The 2011 tour of kitchens is the 14th Annual event for the Atlanta Junior League and showcases Atlanta’s finest residential kitchens created by the city’s most celebrated kitchen designers. Not only do you get to tour these impeccable, gourmet kitchens, but each home will also feature cooking demos from some of Atlanta’s best chefs. This self-guided tour features 14 homes in the North Metro Atlanta areas of Buckhead, Brookhaven, Ansley Park, Morningside, Midtown, Vinings, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. Read more

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Rotary Club of Sandy Springs Hosts Annual Charity Event

March 12, 2011
7:00 pm	to	11:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs is holding their 16th Annual Charity Community Event on March 12, 2011. The evening consists of a plethora of different types of entertainment including live music, items being sold in a live and silent auction, fantastic buffet-style cuisine, dancing and more. Saturday night is typically date night for most couples, and there’s no doubt that dinner and dancing makes for one romantic date night. So, why not plan to spend the evening with your significant other at the Rotary Club’s charitable event and put your money towards a good cause.

The festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Retreat at Perimeter Summit, 1001 Summit Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30319. Yes, we mentioned that live music is part of the evening’s itinerary, but we did not tell you it will be acclaimed jazz recording artist Joe Gransden, who plays one “hell of a trumpet” according to Clint Eastwood. Dinner will be provided by Villa Christina. When not spending your time on the dance floor or enjoying the excellent fare, take a look at the items up for bidding in the silent and live auctions. You will no doubt find some extraordinary things to bid on as they have items from Guffey’s Fine Clothing, Concentrics Restaurants, The Frame Source, golf outings and much more. Funds raised support the charitable community and international projects of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. Purchase tickets at $100 each at sandyspringsrotary.org.

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Sandy Springs Implements Hot-In-Place Recycling

With the new asphalt pavement preservation that the City of Sandy Springs utilizes, you have yet one more reason to be proud to call Sandy Springs home. Considering all of the benefits of this technique it is a wonder that Sandy Springs is the first place in the southeastern US to begin the project, which is called Hot-In-Place Recycling. Hot-In-Place Recycling is a process of correcting asphalt pavement surface distress by softening the existing surface with heat, mechanically removing the pavement surface, mixing it with a recycling agent, possibly adding virgin asphalt and/or aggregate and replacing it on the pavement without removing the recycled material from the original pavement site.

The procedure may sound complicated, but it actually is a  pretty simple process. Residents’ inconvenience will be minimal as it takes only one day to recycle and then one day to micro-surface. In addition to the environmental benefits, Hot-In-Place Recycling is economical and produces a smooth, durable surface that will last many, many years. Some of the streets in the program include Aerie Court, Franklin Road, Helmsley Drive, Lackland Court, Marilyn Place, Morganshire Place, Mountain Brook Lane, Tanglewood Court, Tanglewood Trail, Valemont Drive and View Hill Court.

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