New Heroes Exhibit at Heritage Sandy Springs Opening August 10

August 10, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 13, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 17, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 20, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 24, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 27, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
August 30, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm
September 3, 2011
11:00 am	to	2:00 pm

Opening to the public on August 10, 2011 “Heroes of Sandy Springs,” is a new exhibit in the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum that draws on historical photographs, archives, artifacts, and film clips to tell the story of policing and fire fighting in Sandy Springs. Located in the Williams-Payne House at Heritage Green, the exhibit will be on display through February 15, 2012.

The exhibit actively engages visitors in learning about the long, but little known tradition of policing and fire fighting in Sandy Springs by examining the roots of policing and fire/rescue as the Sandy Springs community developed and grew in population and ethnic diversity.

Heroes of Sandy Springs will be located in the changing exhibit galleries of the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Each room will feature interpretive panels containing historic photographs and narratives and cases will display artifacts including badges, patches, equipment and other significant items. Visitors will be inspired by the stories of all volunteer groups that worked tirelessly to protect our community, and how the small volunteer forces became the world-class, professional departments that Sandy Springs has today.

Museum hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. Museum admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, $1 for senior citizens 65 and older and free for Heritages Sandy Springs members and children ages 5 and under. The gift shop is open to the public free of charge. The Museum is located at 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Parking is available on Sandy Springs Place in designated parking lots.

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See ‘Last Comic Standing’ Winner Jeff Heffron at the Punchline

July 30, 2011
7:00 pm	to	8:00 pm
9:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
10:45 pm	to	11:45 pm
July 31, 2011
8:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

Tickets for this weekend’s performances at the Punchline Comedy Club are going fast. If you are in the mood to laugh until you cry, then you need to get online and purchase tickets to see Jeff Heffron ASAP before they are sold out. You have four opportunities to catch his show: three on Saturday, July 30, 2011 and one on Sunday, July 31, 2011.

You may recognize the name Jeff Heffron as he is the winner of the second season of Last Comic Standing. With a reputation for being a model husband, audiences easily relate to his comedic performances. In addition, he has an incredibly successful radio show, and his CDs and DVDs are popular buys wherever they are sold.

Ticket prices range from $15 to $22.50, depending on the day and time. You can purchase them online or at the Punchline’s box office. Remember that these tickets are in high demand, so if you wait to get them at the box office 30 minutes before showtime, don’t be surprised if it’s already sold out.

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Ray’s on the River Hosts Wine Tasting Event

August 4, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

Sandy Springs wine enthusiasts will not want to miss the wine tasting event taking place at Ray’s on the River next Thursday, August 4, 2011. For only $45 per person, which includes tax and gratuity, you can savor a selection of wines from renowned Napa Valley winemakers Pall Hobbs and Shafer, Food & Wine’s 2009 winemaker of the year Charles Smith and one of Australia’s most talented winemakers Ben Glaetzer. The tasting will also include an array of delicious hors d’oeuvre.

Making the deal even sweeter, wine tasting attendees that stay for dinner receive 20% off their bill. The wine tasting begins at 7:00 p.m. and concludes at 9:00 p.m.

Ray’s on the River is located at 6700 Powers Ferry Road. Reservations can be made by calling 770-955-1187. For more information, please visit www.raysrestaurants.com.

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Catch a Movie This Weekend

July 30, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

While summer vacation may be winding down, the summer season is still in full swing. As a result, we are suffering from excruciating heat and humidity. So, this weekend, why not make plans to remain indoors and visit the Lefont Theater in Sandy Springs.

On Saturday night, July 30, 2011, the Lefont Theater and Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence will join forces to raise awareness for domestic violence by screening the film Crime After Crime at Lefont Theater. Tickets are $25, with $15 of it going directly to the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In addition, Lefont Theater will be providing complimentary popcorn.

The movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday. Immediately following, members of the cast will host a panel discussion with R&B singer KeKe Wyatt, a domestic abuse survivor, and domestic violence professionals.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://gcadv.eventbrite.com.

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Sandy Springs’ Huntcliff Gets a Movie-Makeover

As if Sandy Springs weren’t fabulous enough, now the city is going to be immortalized on the big screen. Earlier this month, Hollywood flocked to our vibrant north Atlanta city to film The Three Stooges. More specifically, they zeroed in on Huntcliff, one of Sandy Springs’ most popular neighborhoods.  They didn’t make any drastic changes to the community, just a few subtle differences like adding a sign to the clubhouse. So, in the upcoming movie, set to be released sometime in 2012, keep an extra close eye out for Huntcliff’s pool and clubhouse, as well as any other images that may have made it past the cutting room floor.

If being the set for an upcoming movie makes Huntcliff more appealing to you as a home shopper, then take a look at some of the properties currently for sale:

• 9135 Huntcliff Trace – $450,000: This beautiful home is situated directly on the Chattahoochee River and features six bedrooms with four and one-half baths. The two decks and screened-in porch help homeowners make the most of the beautiful views of the river and wildlife preserve. The interior features a recently updated mahogany kitchen and office. The owner’s suite is on the main level, as well as a banquet sized dining room and living room with fireplace. Providing even more space, the home has a fully finished terrace level with theater room, wet bar/kitchen and a teen suite.
• 8960 Huntcliff Trace – $599,000: Situated on the 15th fairway of the Cherokee Country Club, this home features five bedrooms and four and one-half baths. The inter was recently renovated to include new kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances, Tuscan tile floors in the kitchen, hardwood floors in the living room, private office and upstairs. You’ll find large rooms on main level, including a bedroom, formal living room and dining room, separate den with fireplace and a sunroom. To top it all off, the lower level features a home theater and french doors to patio with private hot tub. Read more

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National Night Out to be Held on August 2nd

August 2, 2011
4:00 pm	to	6:00 pm

The City of Sandy Springs and Target have teamed up for the 28th Annual National Night Out (NNO) in an effort to create a safer and healthier community. A children’s (ages 14 and younger) celebration will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hammond Park at 6005 Hammond Drive. The free event will include food and refreshments; car safety seat checks; information on how to sign up for or start a Neighborhood Watch program; the Fire Safety House, which provides a hands-on learning environment; fire trucks and police cars; meeting police officers and firefighters; and information on how to be safe in an emergency.

“The goal of National Night Out is to create a safe and healthy community, so we involve residents and public safety personnel. We do this while also creating a unique crime and drug prevention event that takes place right in our neighborhood,” said Police Chief Terry Sult. Read more

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Friends of Sandy Springs Awarded the Sticks for Kids Excellence Award

The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) Foundation and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural Sticks for Kids Excellence Award: Friends of Sandy Springs Foundation in Sandy Springs, Ga.

The award is meant to honor an outstanding junior golf program that has utilized its granted Sticks for Kids program to the fullest potential. That can be accomplished by establishing and growing a junior golf program and using it as an outreach and youth development tool for area youth as well as a means to grow the game.

Friends of Sandy Springs Foundation started Sticks for Kids programming in 2010 and through the Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department it has taken a multi-pronged approach to support the youth in its community. A no-charge afterschool program has been established at three elementary schools in the community with demonstrations, drills, skills contests and game activities three times a week while school is in session. Another program is held during summer camp and many of the children attend on scholarship and are introduced to golf for the first time.

The Sticks for Kids Excellence Award will be presented at the GCBAA Summer Meeting, Aug. 10 to 12, in Atlanta, during the special 40th Anniversary Recognition Dinner Thursday evening.

For more information about the event or Sticks for Kids, contact the GCBAA.

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Sandy Springs Fire Department Offering CERT Training

August 6, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
August 13, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
August 20, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
August 27, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to help in an emergency?

If your answer is yes, we need you to be a part of CERT!

The Sandy Springs Fire Department is offering CERT training to our community. The goal is for SSFD to provide training on basic response skills to members of neighborhoods, community organizations, communities of faith and businesses. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response in their area in times of need.

Each CERT member will learn basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following and event when professional responders have not yet arrived on the scene.

CERT training is divided into four classes, and to become a CERT member you must attend all four classes. The classes are offered on Saturday mornings throughout August, with the first class on the first Saturday in August and the fourth class on the fourth Saturday.

If you have any questions, please contact Logistics/CERT Coordinator James Laudermilk at 404-368-6490 or by email at james.laudermilk@sandyspringsga.org.

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Call for Entries for the Sandy Springs Playable Art Park

By the Fall of 2012, Abernathy Road will have a completely different look. The Sandy Springs Conservancy and Art Sandy Springs have joined forces to create the Playable Art Park at Abernathy Greenway. These are two different components: the Abernathy Greenway and the Playable Art Park. First, the Abernathy Greenway is going to be a mile-long stretch of greenspace situated on both sides of Abernathy Road. For those that travel on this highly congested stretch of asphalt every day, the new park will provide much more beautiful scenery.

In addition, the Greenway will be home to the Playable Art Park – an innovative and fun way to expose children to art. Funded by Northside Hospital, the Playable Art Park will help children experience art by encouraging them to climb on it, jump from it, crawl through it, move it and just plain play around it. This unique play space will inspire children on many levels.

Making the new play park even more a part of the community, local artists or teams of artists are welcome to submit original artwork to be considered. Applications are being accepted through October 1, 2011. Read more

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Serrano Condos Now #1 in Atlanta

According to the latest report from Smart Numbers, Serrano has become the number one selling condo community in Atlanta. In the first quarter of 2011, the Sandy Springs new home community had a total of 32 closings. And, if their Facebook updates are accurate, the community’s sales did not diminish in the second quarter, reaching a big milestone of their 100th closing in June. With such success, the community is over two-thirds sold and down to a limited number of available units.

Serrano features one, two and three bedroom condo units at an incredibly reasonable price. The average selling price of homes in the first quarter was $145,444, and these condos are approved for FHA financing. Being situated in Sandy Springs, Serrano offers homeowners convenient access to Buckhead, downtown Atlanta and all of the shopping and dining destinations of Perimeter Mall. As for the units themselves, you’ll be pleased to find hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double vanities, garden tubs and more. Basically, it’ll be hard to find another community that has such a desirable product for this affordable of a price. No wonder they are the number one selling condo community. Read more

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