Don’t Miss “Once on this Island” by Act 3 Productions

June 17, 2011
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
June 18, 2011
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
June 19, 2011
3:00 pm	to	5:00 pm
June 22, 2011
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
June 23, 2011
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
June 24, 2011
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
June 25, 2011
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
June 26, 2011
3:00 pm	to	5:00 pm

You do not want to miss the upcoming performance from Act 3 Productions. Beginning June 17, 2011, the Sandy Springs based theater group will present “Once On This Island,” which is a nearly non-stop song-and-dance adaptation of the popular fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid”, set in the Caribbean. Performances are scheduled for June 17-19 and June 22-26, 2011, and begin at 8 p.m. Wednesdays – Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for adults, and may be purchased at www.act3productions.org or by calling 770/241-1905.

“Once On This Island” is a one-act musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. It debuted on Broadway in 1990 and garnered eight Tony nominations. The play tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. The gods who rule the island test the strength of Ti Moune’s love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hate and even death. Read more

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Reserve Your Spot for the 2011 Summer Splash!

July 30, 2011
9:00 am	to	4:00 pm

Make a big splash at the coolest event this summer, the Fourth Annual Summer Splash on July 30, 2011! Beginning at the Morgan Falls Dam Park in Sandy Springs, you can spend a day floating in a kayak, canoe or raft on a six mile journey down the Chattahoochee River to Cochran Shoals. Without a doubt this is one of the best ways to beat the heat this summer.

With daytime temperatures heating up, Summer Splash offers a day of cool relief. Paddle and drift past the river’s natural grandeur; witness a great blue heron in flight or the riffles of a river otter swimming. After completing the float enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun for the entire family at the Powers Island festivities.

Park your vehicle and catch the free shuttle to Morgan Falls Dam to begin your river journey. The first shuttle will leave at 9:00 a.m. Plan on your river journey taking approximately 3 hours, depending on the rivers current and how much time is actually spent paddling! Upon arrival at Powers Island enjoy the festivities and then catch the shuttle to your vehicle. The last shuttle to your vehicle will leave Powers Island at 4 p.m.

Bring your own boat, or rent a kayak, canoe or raft from one of the park’s authorized outfitters. They will provide you with a boat, paddles, and U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). Make your boat reservations early! NOTE: Boaters with their own boats please drop off your boat, equipment, and passengers at Morgan Falls Dam first, park near Powers Island and catch the shuttle. There is no parking at Morgan Falls Dam! The last shuttle to leave is at noon; after that the only shuttle will be from Powers Island to your vehicle.

Reservations are required; please call 678-538-1200 to make your reservation, space is limited!

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Wind Down Wednesdays at Heritage Sandy Springs

June 15, 2011
6:30 pm	to	8:30 pm
July 20, 2011
6:30 pm	to	8:30 pm
August 17, 2011
6:30 pm	to	8:30 pm

Wind Down Wednesdays is a mid-week series of outdoor concerts in the heart of Sandy Springs at the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn. Come unwind after work and enjoy great music, local food, and beer and wine. Hang out with old friends, make some new ones, and avoid rush hour traffic all at the same time. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

The 2011 line up includes:

• June 15 – Departure, the Journey Tribute Band
• July 20 – My Favorite Baldwin, Party/dance band performing old school funk and hip-hop
• August 17 – Crash Davis

Pets and smoking are not permitted on the premises. Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Parking is available on Sandy Springs Place in designated parking lots. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the concert begins at 6:30 PM. Admission is only $5 for Adults (21 and over) and includes one free beverage; $2 for ages 13-20; and free for ages 12 and under. For more information call 404-851-9111 x203 or email cnickles@heritagesandysprings.org.

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Join the Sandy Springs Police Department for a Family Fun Day

June 4, 2011
10:00 am	to	5:00 pm

The Sandy Springs Police Department is hosting the second annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 4, 2011. All proceeds benefit the Sandy Springs Police Benevolent Fund, which was created in 2010 to provide financial assistance to first responders and their families in times of need. To date, more than $14,000 has been donated to help officers and families.

There is no admission fee for the Family Fun Day, making it a perfect way to spend the day. Attendees can enjoy a variety of family games, music, moonwalks, a Dunk-a-Cop tank and food. The event is a wonderful way for Sandy Springs police officers to engage the community, and gives you the perfect opportunity to meet and thank the men and women that serve the city.

The event, sponsored by the law firm of Slappey and Sadd of Sandy Springs, will take place on June 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 352 Sandy Springs Circle (Sandy Springs Circle and Roswell Road.) Police and Fire vehicles will also be on display.

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Location Draws Home Buyers to Meadowbrook

Meadowbrook is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Sandy Springs. With homes built in the 1950′s, you primarily find ranch homes filled with upgrades and renovations. Of course, there is the occasional homesite in which the original house was removed and a new home built in its place. As an old neighborhood, mature trees line the streets and fill both front and backyards. In addition, the homesites tend to be a bit bigger than what you can find with new construction. While all of these features are appealing, there is one major reason home shoppers flock to Meadowbrook – location.

Meadowbrook sits off of Roswell Road at the very southern tip of Sandy Springs. In other words, the address is basically in Buckhead. Chastain Park, along with many restaurants, shops and other recreational outlets, is within walking distance of the community.

Typically, there aren’t more than a handful of homes available at any given time, with prices starting in the $300′s and ranging to over a million for some of the newer homes. Here are two Sandy Springs homes currently for sale in Meadowbrook:

• 4611 Dalmer Road – Listed at $649,000, this beautiful, renovated home features four bedrooms and four baths. It also has a formal living room, formal dining room with marble fireplace, a keeping room, family room with vaulted ceilings and antique wood beams and master suite with spa bath featuring a separate garden tub and shower. The kitchen is filled with upgraded features and fine finishes including stainless steel appliances, a Bosch cooktop and over, custom cabinets and granite countertops. Custom molding and hardwood floors can be found throughout the home. To top it all of, the home features an expansive, private backyard with room for a pool. Read more

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Sandy Springs Wins Heart Safe Community Award

Sandy Springs Fire Rescue Department (SSFRD) was named a Heart Safe Community by the International Association of Fire Chiefs at the EMS Section annual meeting in Las Vegas last week.

The award is sponsored by Physio Control and it recognizes fire-based EMS and other EMS systems that have used creative approaches to implement and maintain systems that prevent and treat cardiac related diseases within the communities they serve. The award looks at communities holistically and how the Department integrates systems to work symbiotically. Agencies must show how they have improved the quality of out-of-hospital resuscitation through bystander CPR, AED deployment, out-of hospital 12-lead ECGs 12-lead ECG advanced notification to the receiving hospital and other continuous quality resuscitation improvements.

SSFRD won in the small community (under 100,000 population) category.  SSFRD has yielded a bystander CPR performance rate of 59 percent in 2010, which was more than twice the national average. Since 2007, the Department has trained more than 4,800 residents in CPR and AED use and placed more than 156 AEDs in the City saving 17 lives. The Department has also launched a pilot program to train emergency medical technicians to use hypothermia treatment for cardiac arrest victims.

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Get Expert Gardening Advice at ‘Gardening by the Springs’

May 21, 2011
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 18, 2011
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
August 20, 2011
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
September 24, 2011
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Heritage Sandy Springs and the North Fulton Master Gardeners are pleased to present Gardening by the Springs, a series of Saturday morning gardening talks in the heart of Sandy Springs.

The North Fulton Master Gardeners, a local group of gardening experts dedicated to education, service and inspiration in the community, will be answering questions and providing fun and informative gardening advice over the course of several sessions. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first time gardener or a seasoned expert — everyone is welcome!

Four unique experiences will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturdays and are free to the public:

• May 21: Vegetable Gardening -Learn how to prepare your summer garden for planting, and receive recommendations on what to plant and how to care for your plants.
• June 18: Gold Medal Plants – Find out why the Georgia Plant Selections Committee chose these plants and why they make a good choice for homeowners to consider for their gardens.
• Aug. 20: Planning Your Fall Vegetable Garden – Learn how to prepare your fall garden for planting, and receive recommendations on what to plant and how to care for your plants.
• Sept. 24: Fall Container Gardening – Fall plants can be just as beautiful as summer plants! Find out what plants are best for fall containers to brighten up your porch or patio.

The Heritage Sandy Springs Museum is located at 6075 Sandy Springs Circle. The talks will be held in the Garnett Cobb Garden Room.

For more information, call (404) 851-9111 or visit www.heritagesandysprings.org.

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Increase in Sandy Springs Home Sales

The first quarter numbers are in for metro Atlanta residential real estate, and things are looking good. While overall Atlanta sales improved 2% from the first quarter in 2010, Sandy Springs experienced a 28% increase in home sales over last year!

It’s so refreshing to have some positive real estate news to share, and these statistics are hopefully a sign that we are on the upswing of recovery. Remember that these numbers from the first quarter cannot be attributed to a home buyer tax credit or other federal incentives, and with no external influencing factors, it seems likely we will continue to see an increase in home sales. As for home buyers, it does mean we are at the beginning of the end of the buyer’s market.

Those looking to relocate to Sandy Springs, need to go ahead and take advantage of the fantastic deals available now before the prices begin to rise. Here is one example of the amazing opportunities currently available: Read more

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Double Zero Naplolentana Now Open in Sandy Springs!

After much anticipation, Double Zero Napolentana has finally opened its doors to the public to become the newest restaurant in Sandy Springs. The latest installment from the Castellucci Hospitality Group, Double Zero boasts certified, authentic Neopolitan pizza that is cooked in Ferrara ovens from Naples in addition to other southern Italian dishes from Chef John Coley. Along with cuisine from the Campania region of Italy, Double Zero’s extensive wine list and Barrel Aged Negroni cocktails are sure to impress. One thing restaurant goers are mentioning by name is the signature starter that is meant for sharing called “The Roast.” It’s a 1.5 pound pork shoulder served in cast iron alongside six accoutrements and a thin, pita-like bread made from pizza dough. The dough is baked at 1000 degrees in the aforementioned ovens to use for scooping up the pork and other goodies.

The grand opening of Double Zero was recently held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. By making plans to the visit the new establishment this weekend, you will be among the first to try the authentic Neopolitan cuisine, and we would love your personal opinions and feedback below. Does the restaurant live up to the hype? Read more

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Sandy Springs Mayor Receives Alumni Award

Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos was among the first alumni of Georgia State University to receive the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies’ 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award in a special ceremony held recently at the university’s student center. The new award honors outstanding Andrew Young School alumni who exemplify the institution’s standards of excellence.

A doctoral member of the Class of 1969 – the first class of women to graduate from GSU with a Ph.D. in economics – Galambos was recognized for her successful career consulting local government, as highlighted by her efforts to create the City of Sandy Springs.

Among her many influential projects, Galambos co-authored a popular text still used in university classrooms and led an education initiative that preceded the seminal 1983 report, A Nation at Risk, which spurred national educational reform. Read more

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