NPU-S Atlanta: January 2023

Black History Month at WAWA

From the West End Watershed Alliance:

Join us for Black History Month
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA) is proud to host a month of programming highlighting people of the African diaspora and their cultural connections to stewarding the earth. Our programs cover religion and nature, rest and fugivity, Harriet Tubman's early years, Gullah foodways, a gathering for Black professionals, and much more! Check out our full schedule of events and register to join us for Black History Month 2023!

HooDoo's Kitchen Workshop
February 2 (LINK)
In Hoodoo's Kitchen we'll show you the mystical & cultural origins of certain diasporic dishes/herbs.

Rain Barrel Workshop
February 4 (LINK)
A how-to workshop on the benefits and use of a rain barrel and take a rain barrel home!

Church in the Wild Panel
February 5 (LINK)
A panel highlighting the use of nature as a resource for spirituality and religion.

Harriet Hike
February 11 (LINK)
An interpretive hike and discussion on rest as a means of survival from the colonial world.

Araminta: A New Narrative of Harriet Tubman
February 13 (LINK)
Come and learn our narrative of Harriet ARAMINTA Tubman from the inside-out!

Urban Bushcraft Workshop
February 18 (LINK)
Go off-the-grid with us as we make our own wood utensils in the Old-growth forest.

Black Friday: Networking Event
February 24 (LINK)
A networking event for Black professionals in the environmental and agriculture fields.

Harriet Hike
February 25 (LINK)
An interpretive hike and Harriet Tubman portrayal.

REGISTER HERE

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NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jan 30 - Feb 5

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

Mon - Fri. Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.

Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
Wed Feb 1, 6:15pm. NPU-S Land Use Committee meeting. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
1. all matters related to the development of residential, commercial, and other large-scale development projects;
2. all matters related to zoning, economic development, business expansion and retention, and urban design;
3. all matters related to traffic and transportation planning;
4. and all matters related to enforcement of City Codes.
Karen Babino, Chair: land@npu-s.org. 770-912-3922 cell

The Land Use Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm
- Video: https://zoom.us/j/99268781798
  Meeting ID: 992 6878 1798
- One tap mobile +13126266799,,99268781798#
- Phone: 312 626 6799
  Meeting ID: 992 6878 1798
Thu Feb 2, 6:00pm. NPU-S Policy Committee meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86841093770. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
1. all matters related to the citywide Atlanta Planning and Advisory Board;
2. all matters related to the NPU's official policies and positions on internal, citywide, and regional issues;
3. and all matters related to the relationship of the NPU with its neighboring NPUs, neighborhoods, and municipalities.
Kyle Lamont, Chair: policy@npu-s.org
The Policy Committee meets every 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm:
- Video: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86841093770
  Meeting ID: 868 4109 3770
- Phone: 1 646 558 8656 US
  Meeting ID: 868 4109 3770
  (One tap mobile +16465588656\,\,86841093770#)

External events
Events held around, nearby, or affecting NPU S.:

Wed Feb 1, 7:00pm. NPU-R. Remote: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83595037850
Meeting ID: 835 9503 7850
One tap mobile dial: +16465588656,,83595037850#

NPU R is comprised of the neighborhoods of
- Adams Park
- Campbellton Road
- Fort Valley
- Greenbriar
- Laurens Valley
- Pamond Park
- Southwest

Public Hearings
City, County, State and other public meetings:

No events on calendar

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

Heirs' Property / Estate Planning Workshop, Feb 25

Connection info for today's OCCO meeting

Oakland City Community Organization is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 2023 Oakland City Community Organization Meeting

Time: Jan 28, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every month on the Fourth Sat, 10 occurrence(s)

Jan 28, 2023 10:30 AM

Feb 25, 2023 10:30 AM

Mar 25, 2023 10:30 AM

Apr 22, 2023 10:30 AM

May 27, 2023 10:30 AM

Jun 24, 2023 10:30 AM

Jul 22, 2023 10:30 AM

Aug 26, 2023 10:30 AM

Sep 23, 2023 10:30 AM

Oct 28, 2023 10:30 AM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAsdu-prjMvHtFk-q6NUV2iQuShpK8SYqoo/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsrzosG9SdtR2CRpwIBYj4M-vziFxYgrd7l1L0VQ5mVFH_B_dxOqJUSOvp

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116108545 password 30310

Meeting ID: 841 1610 8545

Passcode: 30310

One tap mobile

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+13017158592,,84116108545#,,,,*30310# US (Washington DC)

Dial by your location

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Meeting ID: 841 1610 8545

Passcode: 30310

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kmupkAWoC

Jobs and Career Opportunities in your Community

CD1001 JOBS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 
IN YOUR COMMUNITY

This course offers participants an overview of WorkSource Atlanta and the programs available to employers and career seekers. Designed for individual job seekers and community leaders who are interested in creating and implementing strategies to increase employment in distressed neighborhoods, the course will explore high-demand occupations and industries, and discuss educational and career paths for budding professionals and tradespeople, and specific opportunities available to those seeking new or enhanced careers.

Zoom

Thursday, February 9, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

RSVP

Atlanta Publics Schools District 2 Virtual Community Meeting: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 @6:30pm

Join your District 2 Representative, Aretta Baldon for a virtual community meeting happening Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 6:30pm.

All stakeholders are welcomed to attend (parents, teachers, students, staff, community members, and partners). This meeting is an opportunity to provide needed feedback and collaboration to continue moving District 2 forward.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqde6qpj0vE9HTLCjbxaHPXScHsGizRMzI

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

A Conversation with New Zone 4 Command - Jan 26, 8:30am

From the West End Merchant's Coalition:

NEW ZONE 4 COMMANDERS
Discuss
Major Clay's 2023 4-Point Plan and Your Concerns

A VIRTUAL CONVERSATION
Thursday, January 26, 8:30 am
Please Register Below To Receive The Login Link

Major Antonio B. Clay II
Zone 4 Commander

Captain Thomas Atzert
Zone 4 Commander

WEMC invites you to a conversation with Major Clay and Captain Atzert, both recently promoted to these positions after the retirement of Major Jackson in December.

While in the position as Zone 4 Captain, many of you have experienced Major Clay's outgoing, effervescent personality and are familiar with his desire to stay connected to the community. His attitude about police presence and partnerships is reflected in the following 4 goals he intends to implement in 2023.

Relationship Building – one on one "Knock N' Talk" visits with businesses and residents.
Zone 4 Newsletter Publication – a communication tool to immediately get information and facts to the community.
Citizens Advisory Team – an additional channel of community communication designed to listen, interact, and receive direct feedback.
100 PAD Referrals in 2023 – partnering with PAD (Policing Alternatives & Diversion) to address our homeless citizens with collaborative action and follow-up. (implementing a concentrated effort on the top 5 hard core cases).

Clay's action plan is to ensure that persons and activities on the wrong side of the law will no longer find it easy to visit or remain in areas they now occupy because it is an easy and comfortable environment.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jan 23 - Jan 29

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

Mon-Fri. Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.

Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
Wed Jan 25, 7:00pm. Assistant Services Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89475746987. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
- all matters related to special programs and services for senior citizens, including but not limited to housing and home repairs, financial assistance programs, and social services;
- all matters related to education, including but not limited to primary and secondary education, adult education, parent-teacher relationships, and after-school programs and activities;
- and all matters related to the youth of the NPU.
Chair: assistant@npu-s.org

Videoconferencing: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89475746987
Dial In: +1 646 558 8656 Access Code: 894 7574 6987#
Thu Jan 26, 7:00pm. Cascade Ave Neighborhood Organization (CANO) (Hybrid). VICARS, 834 Cascade Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA. Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97987226201

Meeting ID: 979 8722 6201
Call In 312-626-6799, access code, 97987226201#
Sat Jan 28, 10:30am. Oakland City Community Organization (OCCO). Metropolitan Library, 1332 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83039203137 Passcode: 30310
One tap mobile +13017158592,,83039203137#,,,,*30310#
Or dial: +1 301 715 8592
Enter Meeting ID: 830 3920 3137
Enter Passcode: 30310
Sat Jan 28, 4:30pm. Lorenzo Drive Neighborhood Association. Covers Lorenzo Drive and nearby roads.

Meets via Phone: ‪(978) 990-5162 Access Code: 6673530#

External events
Events held around, nearby, or affecting NPU S.:

No events on calendar

Public Hearings
City, County, State and other public meetings:

Wed Jan 25, 5:30pm. Ft. Mac Community Engagement Subcommittee Meeting. 2148 Newnan St, Atlanta, GA 30344, USA.
Sat Jan 28, 10:00am. APAB General meeting. Zoom, register at https://bit.ly/zoomapab

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

Fort Mac LRA Community Engagement Meeting January 25, 2023 - New location

The Fort Mac LRA Community Engagement Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:45 pm-7:30pm at ArtsXchange (2148 Newnan Street East Point, GA 30344)

BeltLine Business Solutions Office

From the BeltLine:

NEW: BeltLine Business Solutions Office Created to Aid Small Businesses

The BeltLine's Business Solutions Office is a newly created one stop shop devoted to delivering tailored services to local businesses seeking to expand in the BeltLine Planning Area.

The dedicated team sits within the BeltLine's Economic Development department and will support businesses through:

Business Breakfast on the BeltLine: Quarterly business speaker series
BeltLine Business Bulletin: Quarterly newsletters
BeltLine Business Ventures (Coming Soon!): Customized business expansion training cohorts
Partner Referral Network (Coming Soon!): Coordinated referral services to select resource providers

**Join the waitlist for BeltLine Business Ventures here.**

Let us know if you are interested in being a speaker at one of our events, hosting one of our events, or joining our partner referral network.

Rain Barrel Workshop

West Atlanta Watershed Alliance and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper have partnered to provide information and a how-to on the benefits and use of a rain barrel in your home. The workshop will begin with an overview of the community and residential benefits of water management and conclude with an installation demonstration If you live in a single family home you are able to install a rain barrel, and we will show you how! Please fill out the form below to receive a barrel and kit at our workshop on February 4, 2023 from 12-2p. If you register and cannot attend please reach back out to Janelle Wright at janelle@wawa-online.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rain-barrel-workshop-tickets-515261780857

After registering here, please fill out this form. Rain barrels are first come, first serve, with priority given to community residents.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBJfoLqAgk2AyhcS4oG9WKk9sgzMWA-JRNJlSy0kkoteblFQ/viewform

The rain barrel workshop will be held a the Outdoor Activity Center at 1442 Richland Rd. SW Atlanta, GA 30310.

Rain barrel pick-up is at the Historic Hartnett Community Garden at 1401 Bridges Avenue. After the workshop we will drive to this location to distribute the rain barrels for you to take home.

Filming at Cut Rate Box (1100 Murphy) - Jan 24-25

One day of filming for a Batman show. For more information:


Contact name on set	Grant Kennedy
Contact number on set	6785388164

NPU-S General Meeting tomorrow, Thursday Jan 19, 7pm

This Thursday the 19th will be our NPU General Meeting for January 2023, held, as always, on the third Thursday of the month, 7pm to 9pm.

This is a HYBRID meeting! We will be meeting both in person and online.

Online:

To register, either go online to http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Register or call (770) 744-5311 and leave a message with a way for us to reach you.

If you are attending via Zoom you must register with a valid email address! The registration system will send you an email with your personal link to the meeting.

You can call into the meeting if you wish to attend without using Zoom. To attend the meeting by phone, call (646) 558 8656, meeting ID 993 2987 4388. We encourage phone attendees to also register!

In person:

Come to VICARS - at 838 Cascade Ave. While we will have whole-room air filtering, we ask attendees to wear a mask and/or have proof of vaccination.

Agenda

This month we'll have one voting item, a zoning variance for a proposed cell tower:

V-22-185: Variance to increase the transitional height plane from 111.3 feet to 150 feet to install a telecommunications facility. 1445 Campbellton Road SW

And, of course, there will be reports from the police, code enforcement, public works, and many more.

See you there!

October 20 18, 7-9pm
Where: VICARS, 838 Cascade Rd SW
Agenda and supporting docs: https://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs

Ft. Mac LRA January meeting dates  

Fort Mac LRA

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming important meeting dates and times at Fort Mac LRA.

Finance Committee Meeting

1794 Walker Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310

404.477.6767

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jan 16 - Jan 22

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

Remember - all solid waste pickups will be delayed one day this week.
Mon - Fri. Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.

Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
Thu Jan 19, 7:00pm. NPU-S General Meeting. 838 Cascade Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA. Our monthly community meeting! Find out what's happening in your neighborhood and let the City know what you think.

To attend over videoconferencing, you must register beforehand at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udeCgqT8pEtycXQZ9s7Tk4_0J_73DZmQD

Otherwise, you can call in at
Phone: (646) 558 8656
Meeting ID: 993 2987 4388

Supporting documents, including the agenda, can be found at http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs
Sat Jan 21, 10:00am. Westridge-Sandtown Community Organization Meeting.
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88232292995 Meeting ID: 88232292995
- Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting id: 88232292995
Covers the Westridge, Sandtown and Venetian Hills neighborhoods

External events
Events held around, nearby, or affecting NPU S.:

Wed Jan 18, 7:00pm. NPU-I. Zoom - To join the remote meeting, click here. Dial-In: 301-715-8592, access code, 92613332610#. Meeting ID: 926 1333 2610 Passcode: 905252.

NPU I is comprised of the neighborhoods of:
- Audobon Forest
- Audobon Forest West
- Beecher Hills
- Cascade Heights
- Chalet Woods
- Collier Heights
- East Ardley Road
- Florida Heights
- Green Acres Valley
- Green Forest Acres
- Harland Terrace
- Horseshoe Community
- Ivan Hill
- Magnum Manor
- Peyton Forest
- West Manor
- Westhaven

Public Hearings
City, County, State and other public meetings:

Thu Jan 19, 1:00pm. Ft. Mac LRA Board of Directors Meeting. 1794 Walker Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA.
Sat Jan 21, 10:00am. APAB General meeting. Zoom, register at https://bit.ly/zoomapab

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

Youth Track & Field Program at Parks & Rec

Trees Atlanta Junior Treekeeper Camp Scholarships Available

From Trees Atlanta

Junior TreeKeeper Summer Camp 2023

May 30 – July 28, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Before Care: 7:30 – 8:30am (additional fee)
After Care: 3:15 – 5:30pm (additional fee)
We offer fun and energetic ways for youth grades 1 to 6 to learn about their natural world and explore the outdoors. Fall, winter, and spring camps, as well as summer camp, are aligned with Atlanta Public Schools (APS) teacher workdays and school holidays.

During camp, each day is a new adventure! Campers will spend time doing hands-on activities in environmental science, exploring the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum, playing games, creating art, and biking each day on the Atlanta BetlLine. It's fun to make new friends and learn about the importance of our urban forest.

Camp is offered in 8, one-week sessions and is for campers that will be rising 1st – 6th graders. Campers bike every day throughout the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum and visit local parks.

Scholarships are available for one-week sessions. Click here to apply.
Applications are open now until all available scholarships are awarded. Applications are reviewed and awarded starting on January 15th.
The regular cost for a week of camp is $295 and scholarships can be 100% (applicant has a $25 registration fee); 50% or 25% discount
We would love to welcome as many of our new neighbors as possible into camp. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

Related – we are currently hiring for staff for our summer camp and you can find those opportunities (and others) here.

Soon we will also be on the lookout for participants in our Junior Intern Program for rising 7th – 12th graders.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jan 9 - Jan 15

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

Mon-Fri. Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.

Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
Mon Jan 9, 6:30pm. Bush Mountain Community Organization. Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83729649966

Call in: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 837 2964 9966
Mon Jan 9, 7:00pm. Beecher Hills Community Association. BUZZ Coffee and Winehouse, 2315 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA. Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96697956397
Meeting ID: 966 9795 6397
Dial-In646-558-8656, access code,96697956397#
Tue Jan 10, 6:30pm. Graymont Drive Neighborhood Association.
- Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89057594466
- Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 890 5759 4466
Thu Jan 12, 6:30pm. NPU-S Quality of Life Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349.
This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
1. all matters related to social services, health care, police, and fire protection;
2. all matters related to recreation, parks, libraries, and cultural affairs;
3. and all matters related to a pleasant and healthful environment, including, but not limited to: sanitary services, water and sewer facilities and services, and noise quality.
Janelle Wright, Chair: quality@npu-s.org
The Quality of Life Committee meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm
- Video: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349
- Phone: 1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 831 2712 2349
Sat Jan 14, 10:00am. WAWA: Service Saturdays. Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA. Registration required: wawa-online.eventbrite.com WAWA 404 752 5385
Sun Jan 15, 4:45pm. Executive Committee meeting. The NPU is guided by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is comprised of the Officers, the chairs of the Standing Committees, and a representative for each qualifying Neighborhood Organization.

The Executive Committee meets every second Sunday of the month at 4:45 pm.
- Video: https://zoom.us/j/99531589760
  Meeting ID: 995 3158 9760
- Phone: 646 558 8656
  Meeting ID: 995 3158 9760

External events
Events held around, nearby, or affecting NPU S.:

Mon Jan 9, 7:00pm. NPU-V. (location varies).
NPU V comprises the neighborhoods of
- Adair Park
- Capitol Gateway
- Mechanicsville
- Peoplestown
- Pittsburgh
- Summerhill
https://zoom.us/j/99211320112
Meeting ID: 992 1132 0112

Dial-In 646-558-8656, access code, 99211320112#
Wed Jan 11, 7:00pm. NPU-T. Lee & White Street Community Room, 1000 White St SW. NPU T Comprises the neighborhoods of
- Ashview Heights
- Atlanta University Center
- Harris Chiles
- Just Us
- The Villages at Castleberry Hill
- West End
- Westview
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsf-qgpj8jHdwlwLTAaKW5F6HpwWNiTO_h
Meeting ID: 881 8388 4978 Password: 144796

Or call: 16465588656,,88183884978#

Public Hearings
City, County, State and other public meetings:

No events on calendar

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

Executive Committee Meeting Post POSTPONED to Sunday 1/15 4:45pm

NPU-S's Executive Committee meeting has been postponed by one week to Sunday, January 15, 2023. For more information, contact Nick Hess at chair@npu-s.org

Partial MARTA Red Line Suspension, Feb. 17-22, 2023

From MARTA:

MARTA is preparing for the next major project in our ongoing Track Replacement program. In February 2023, we will replace the double crossover on our Red Line tracks north of Buckhead station. This will require suspending Red Line service south of Medical Center station.

The shutdown will last from 9 p.m. Friday, February 17, until the end of service Wednesday, February 22. Reduced frequency Red Line service to the Airport resumes Thursday, February 23. Full service will be restored Sunday, February 26.

Customers should allow up to 30 minutes of extra travel time. MARTA is planning to promote the following travel alternatives:
Local and express bus shuttles will serve Lenox, Buckhead, and Medical Center stations.
The MARTA Connect program will provide $10 vouchers for Uber and Lyft rides to and from affected stations.
MARTA Mobility paratransit service will be free between the affected stations.
Customers who usually drive and park at northern Red Line stations will be encouraged to consider driving to Gold Line stations to minimize delays.
Customers can use The Buc on-demand transportation service to reach destinations around its Buckhead service area during its weekday hours of operation (bucride.org).
A virtual meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, to share more information about this project and answer any questions from our transit partners, business organizations, major employers, and other stakeholders. Click here to access the virtual meeting, or call 1-301-715-8592 and use webinar ID: 833 1276 1158.

Zoom

Thursday, February 9, 20236:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Online:

In person:

Agenda

This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:

Thursday, February 9, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM