Back to Brookhaven! Action Needed

Quick post today, but I had to get this out. As many of you know the Brookhaven Cityhood bill was changed by the State Senate from the City of Brookhaven to the City of Ashford...

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Hmm... City of Ashford?? Where is that you ask? Exactly! Whether you are for, against, or undecided about cityhood- at least let the vote be for Brookhaven and not Ashford. The credibility and recognition that has been built up around the name Brookhaven and the area it represents will be gone. What about Town Brookhaven, Brookhaven Station, Brookhaven MARTA station, Brookhaven ______ Church, Brookhaven Fields, Brookhaven Heights, Brookhaven Arts Alliance, Brookhaven Beer Fest, and businesses/organizations/neighborhoods with "Brookhaven" in the name??  Our area will go through an identity crisis that will be confusing to prospective home buyers, businesses, developers and residents alike.  Just like a business, brand recognition for a city is important to sustaining the locality and "image" of the area to outsiders and potential residents.  This can affect property values, future developments and the desire to live in a given area.  Let's not throw everything Brookhaven has built as a community out the window by changing our identity.    

Anyway, now that you know the official position of us here at BHreveiw, if you feel the same way, step up to action.

There has been a lot of media activity around this subject, but I did want to let you know that the senators will be meeting tomorrow, February 28th at 2:00pm to revisit this subject. In order for them to even consider it, they need to hear from you: residents, business owners, visitors about why you think it should be changed back, if you do.

I encourage you to email the senators today (see addresses below) with an email with the subject line: Back to Brookhaven! Encourage them to give us our Brookhaven identity back!

Senate committee:

john.wilkinson@senate.ga.gov

horacena.tate@senate.ga.gov

rita.smith@senate.ga.gov

rick.jeffares@senate.ga.gov

steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov

frank.ginn@senate.ga.gov

donzella.james@senate.ga.gov

doug.stoner@senate.ga.gov


You are also welcome to attend the meeting at the capital. Go to this website to confirm the exact date and time of the hearing:

www.senate.ga.gov/committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=85&Session=21

Brookhaven Beer Fest... Round 2

Hey! Do you remember last year's Brookhaven Beer Fest?  (Don't answer "no, cause I was so wasted" - we all know that joke, buddy.  Save it for your high school friends.)  Well guess what - the geniuses at Sprial Entertainment decided to do another one.  How 'bout that?  So if you're tired of travelling all the way to Dunwoody or Buckhead to drink beer at their lame festivals, get excited because Brookhaven is back, baby!  So far, all we know is that it's going to be on June 9th... so save the date.  Definitely more info to come on tickets and volunteer information.  Until then, cancel vacations, move some weddings around, quit your job, whatever you gotta do.  I don't care.

Brookhaven Public Library Circle Group

Photo courtesy of voices.com

If you are looking for some educational, free and fun entertainment for you and your child during the week don't forget that your local public library has a few programs for children during the week. The Brookhaven Branch of the Dekalb County Public Library hosts two circle groups for kids 3 years and younger during the week:

• Building Blocks (0 - 24 months): Read books, sing songs, and play during this 45 minute program. It's also a good opportunity for mommies to socialize during the week. Held every Tuesday from 10:00 am - 10:45 am.
• Toddler Time (2 - 3 years): Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and more specifically targeted to the developmental needs of toddlers. Held every Wednesday from 10:00 am - 10:45 am. Park behind the library and enter the building from the back as the library is closed during these times and that is the only door open.

It's a great way to meet other parents and babies in your community and start working on your child's literacy skills!

-Post by local Guest Blogger, Anne. Follow her personal parenting blog Licensed Professional Mom

2012 Brookhaven Arts Festival Call for Artists

The Brookhaven Arts Alliance is putting out a Call for Artists for this year's 9th Annual Brookhaven Arts Festival! The festival is being held on October 20-21st on Apply Valley Road behind the Brookhaven MARTA Station.

If you are interested in having a booth, please fill out the application and have it postmarked by June 10, 2012. Booth fee's are $125.00 and will go to marketing the arts festival.

A jury will be formed to ensure the 2012 Brookhaven Arts Festival retains the quality of its fine arts and fine crafts cultural event. If you have any questions please visit the website at www. brookhavenartsalliance.org or contact Gretchen Roberts at 404-210-4107. Sponsorship opportunities are also available Click here for more information.

Library 2012 Wine Tasting Dates

Cory and I have enjoyed attending a few of the monthly Library Wine Tasting events last year. While we were hanging out at Library Coffee Co last week, we noticed the 2012 wine dates and themes posted and thought I would share so you can get them on your calendars!

• Wednesday, February 8th: Old World Classics, Feauturing wines of Tuscany, Rioja, Champagne, Mosel, and other benchmark winegrowing regions of the world
• Wednesday, March 14: Pinot Night: Noir, Blanc, Gris, & Bubbles (who knew there were so many?)
• Wednesday, April 11: North Coast California, Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino Classics
• Wednesday, May 9: Iberian Peninsula, Featuring Spain and Portugal