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This Month’s Issue:
P2 – Community EventsP10 – Community Announcements
P11 – Church & Faith Based BulletinP12 – City Government
P14 – City Calendar
ISSUE NO. 47November 2019
By Melea Brett (the first of a three part series)
Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie said, “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” This certainly rings true for Chattahoochee Hills’ own free library managed by our local non-profit organization, Community Brickworks. “Brickworks,” as most residents call it, does far more than loan books and it is now the season for some of their most important work: providing meaningful Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays for families who are struggling financially. How does this happen? Simply, Chattahoochee Hills friends and neighbors are called to give…or serve…or help…we are called to be that never failing spring. Judy Henderson, co-founder of Community Brickworks, provided the ChattAbout with a list of projects planned for the remainder of 2019. To date, there are approximately 50 families who will receive Thanksgiving and Christmas meal boxes. (As always, this number is expected to rise.) Families/Individuals, businesses, organizations and churches may sponsor a family meal for either or both holidays. The Christmas season allows opportunity to play Santa Claus as well! In addition to the Christmas meal, Brickworks also provides gifts to children. Residents may come to city hall and take a tag(s) off of “The Giving Tree” located in the lobby. This has been a tradition for several years and it is wonderful to see the tree free of tags by mid-December. Brickworks volunteers wrap the gifts before they are
delivered to the children. Community Brickworks is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. No gift is too small! As we enter the season where we are reminded of and celebrate our blessings, may we all remember to be a part of that never failing spring.Community Brickworks Contact:Judy Henderson: 678-836-3472 (text preferred)Carla Carribino: 404-771-1418The Giving Tree is located at Chattahoochee Hills City Hall6505 Rico Road, Chattahoochee Hills
Chattahoochee Hills’ Never Failing Spring
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Community Events
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Community EventsGainey Hall GalleryMorgan Boszilkov LindseyDate/Time: November 2, 2019, 5-8pm November-December Location: 10640 Serenbe LaneCost: FREE and open to the public Website: http://artfarmatserenbe.com/artshop
Morgan Boszilkov Lindsey is a self-taught artist using clay, fabric and paint to create two-dimensional and sculptural vibrant works of art. She comes from a family of professional artists and inspired by nature, her travels to Asia and Europe, and the various materials with which she works, Morgan taught herself to knit and sew growing up in Atlanta, to paint in Boston, to crochet in Madrid, intricate beadwork in Kyushu, Japan, to make handbags and clothing in Wilkes-Barre, to felt wool, design landscapes and carve wood in Alpharetta, and most recently to produce ceramics in Decatur. Her eclectic travels and self-taught craftsmanship culminated into a successful line of eco-friendly wedding gowns, Natural Bridal Collection by Morgan Boszilkov. Her
gown designs were featured in Brides Magazine, Skirt!, CNN, OneWed, and Style Me Pretty and she even designed a dress for Melissa Rivers, during TLC’s “Who are you wearing?” design challenge, and won the competition. Her current ceramic work featuring handmade tiles has been highlighted in the Atlanta Journal Constitution and HGTV. She experiments with the concept of wabi-sabi and beauty in imperfection, exploring various materials and always experimenting with new techniques. The process of art is an impatient meditation that brings her joy and fulfillment.
An Evening with Author Richard LouvHosted by Steve Nygren & Laura Turner SeydelDate/Time: November 7, 2019, 5:30-7pmLocation: Gainey Hall, 10640 Serenbe LaneCost: $30.17 ticket needed and includes the book Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-richard-louv-for-our-wild-calling-new-book-launch-tickets-76453072197
Tickets are required. Paid tickets guarantee a seat and a copy of the book. Free tickets may be standing room only. Complimentary refreshments (beer, wine, tea, water) will be provided.
Over a decade ago, Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods identified the growing generational gap between children and the natural world. That book introduced the term “nature-deficit disorder,” which has entered the language and helped launch an international movement to connect children, their families and communities to nature.Now, after four years of research, Louv defines the future of human-animal coexistence. Our Wild Calling explores the powerful and mysterious bond between humans and
other animals, how it can transform our lives — and how it can save theirs. He makes the case that deepening our connection with other animals, both wild and domestic, can improve our mental, physical and spiritual lives; serve as an antidote to the growing epidemic of human loneliness; and is essential to the preservation of life on Earth.5:30pm Reception6pm Author Talk and Q&A7pm Book Signing
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Community Events
Chatt Hills Gallery at SerenbeDate/Time: Opening, November 8, 5:00-8:00pm November-December, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-3Location: 9057 Selborne Lane, SerenbeTickets: FREE Website: www.chatthillsgalleryserenbe.com
Co-op Artist Members:Adrienne Anbinder • Malinda Lively-Arnold • Jessica Ashley Janice Barton • Christina Oros Blum • Logynn B FerrallGail Foster • Hope Harrison • Mary Hollis • Wanda Hughes Ann Jackson • Bob Lederman • Julie McKinneyMike Ottensmeyer • Amy Peterson • Karin Slaton Tom Swanston • Judy Walker • Mitchell Wilson
Come see the jewelry of Karin Slaton the newest member of the Chatt Hills Artist Co-op
KNOW FIRST WHO YOU ARE, AND ADORN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY. -EPICTETUS
I love this quote from Epictetus. He is urging us, way back in the first century, to “wear our backstory.” To show our true selves through our accessories. To choose each day to dress with intention and authenticity. To know who we are and try to show more of that every day.
Weaving the smallest precision-cut beads and incorporating semi-precious stones and crystals, I design jewelry for grown-up women. Women with history. Women who know the best way to inspire hope, change and possibility is to show up every day and be seen.
I handcraft each piece in my Serenbe studio. With each design, I hope to craft a piece that someone will find
beautiful or delightful or exquisite…the forever accessory that hits the zone of perfect balance where the inside and outside align. Crayola-box brights with deepest plum? Sapphires with leather? Oh, yes! Jewelry for days when we feel lofty and days when we feel lowly. Jewelry for the journey forward.
I hope you find something you love here. Something simply elegant or something you can make a statement in. When you choose a Backstory design, you not only support my small studio, but all profits from the sale of my designs go to support the work of Doctors Without Borders. Because life is so much sweeter when we journey forward together.
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Community EventsChatt Hills Music Concert – Violet BellWith Ruiz-LopezDate/Time: November 16 / 8:00 p.m.Location: Private Home/Public Concert - 9163 Selborne LaneTickets: See website for prices. Website: www.chatthillsmusic.com
Violet Bell’s original Americana is woven from threads of folk, soul, bluegrass, psychedelic, and classical music. On stage and in the studio, the energy between Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz-Lopez is fiery, intimate and intuitive. Based out of Durham, the pair have played shows from Montreal to Miami since forming in 2016, resulting in a strong onstage chemistry that’s evident in person and in videos of these live performances.
Phone Videography for Small BusinessBilly NewmanDate/Time: Sunday, November 17, 2019, 2-5pm November-December Location: 9057 Selborne Lane (Lower level entrance opens to courtyardCost: $60 per person, plus apps indicatedTickets : http://artfarmatserenbe.com/events//phone-photography-videography-for-small-business
Join professional photographer, Billy Newman, as he teaches you how to take better video (and photos) of your products, services and events. In this class, Billy will teach you about lighting, composition, file formats, resolution, how to edit and how to upload or live stream your video to various platforms! During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create a quality video production using just the smartphone in your pocket and less than $100 in lighting and sound equipment. Bring: a smartphone with these two apps installed: FiLMiC Pro by FiLMiC Inc., and Adobe Premeier Rush.
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Community Events
NEW FOR THE 2019-2020 HOLIDAY SEASONGo through the wardrobe & into the magic!
narniaSEASON SPONSORS FOUNDATION SUPPORT
DECEMBER 6 – JANUARY 4wed – sat 7:00pm • sat – sun 2:00pm & 5:00pm7 7 0 . 4 6 3 . 111 0 • w w w. s e r e n b e p l ay h o u s e . c o m
GREYSTONEP OW E R F O U N DAT I O N , I N C .
A project of the Serenbe Institute for Art, Culture & the Environment.
Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners
FULTONCOUNTY
Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois
Based on The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisBook by Jules Tosca . Lyrics by Ted Drachman . Music by Thomas Tierney
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Community Events
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 7, 2019 9 to 11am
Sardis Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
8400 Sardis Rd | Palmetto
Enjoy an assortment of Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and biscuits plus orange juice and milk in our fellowship hall for a morning full of Christmas
fun and food! When you’re done feasting, sit a spell on Santa’s lap to tell him your Christmas wishes.
Event Coordinator: Sara Carter 404.877.8571 (event is free and open to the public; it’s our appreciation to
our community after 144 years of service)
Community Events
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Community AnnouncementsEVERYTHING’S FINE WHEN YOU HAVE WINEOpening a wine store was only a dream for Lucas Barry. He was invited to join a private wine club at age 21 (the next youngest member was 50) by sommelier Kirk Gibson and was “immediately attracted to the infinite knowledge of the wine industry.” Fifteen years later, he was looking for a change. Space came available in Serenbe and Lucas went for it.
While designing the store’s interior, Lucas knew he wanted a unique feature wall. He came across a European wine store that used plywood to make round shelves for merchandising wine, which gave him the idea to source barrels from Napa Valley, cut them in half and stack them to create the wall. The metal shelves inside the barrels were a collaborative effort with another Serenbe business, Gault Designs, so bottles could be securely stored and displayed.
Fine wood working is another hobby of Lucas’s, so he used the shop as an opportunity to showcase that talent as well. Lucas designed and made all the wine racking in the store from scratch and built the custom farm table used for private tastings as well as the register checkout. He also used an old Delta flight attendant cart - traded to him by a Serenbe neighbor for a bottle of wine - and a U-chill from Danny Seo to create a one-of-a-kind wine chiller.
The Wine Shop’s selection is from producers around the world that Lucas has loved and enjoyed for years, as well as those suggested through establishing distributor relationships and regular tastings. He works with The Inn at Serenbe’s conference team to host corporate tastings and private events, but is also open to anyone who wants to stop in for a glass - or bottle - of wine. Lucas also started a Wine Club of his own, which he hopes enthusiasts will enjoy and those new to wine will find the passion for it that he felt in his first club.
The biggest perk of the job? Lucas has tasted over 1,200 wines in 2019 to be able to offer the 140 curated labels in the store. Not bad for a day’s work.
The Wine Shop at Serenbe is in the Selborne neighborhood, formerly the Spa at Serenbe space. Stop by for a glass at Lucas’s custom table or in the outdoor courtyard, or visit the website for more information on the Wine Club.
Email: [email protected]: 770.560.3173Website: serenbewineshop.comAddress: 9135 Selborne Lane
HOURS OF OPERATIONEveryday except Tuesday 1-7pmclosed Tuesdays
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Church Bulletin
Campbellton Baptist Church8660 Campbellton Fairburn Rd
Friendship Baptist Church6090 Cochran Mill Rd
Interfaith Fellowship at Serenbewww.facebook.com/groups/1964824926878340/
New Hope United Methodist Church7875 Atlanta Newnan Rd
Providence Baptist Church6402 Campbellton Redwine Rdwww.pbcrico.org
Rico United Methodist Church6475 Rico Rd
Rivertown United Methodist Church9325 Rivertown Rd
Sardis Baptist Church8400 Sardis Rdwww.sardisbaptistch.com
Southern Crescent Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipwww.facebook.com/SouthernCrescentUUFellowship/
Vernon Grove Baptist Church8440 Vernon Grove Rd
Church Updates
Interfaith Fellowship at SerenbeServices: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.Location: Grange Hall 10640 Serenbe Lane, Chatt Hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerenbeInterfaith/?ref=br_rsThe fellowship is open to the public.
Faith-Based Organizations in Chatt Hills
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The November 5 election confirmed three new residents will serve the city in their respective council districts. According to the City of Chattahoochee Hills webpage, the follow candidates were elected: District 1-Ruby Foster; District 3-Laurie Searle; District 5-Troy Bettis. This is the first time to be elected for all three candidates.
Congratulations to our representatives!
City GovernmentNew Representation elected in Districts 1, 3, and 5
District 3 - Laurie Searle
District 2 - Troy Bettis photo was unavailable at press time.
District 1 - Ruby Foster
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City Government
City of Chattahoochee Hills Application for Parking Decal
Cochran Mill Park and Hutcheson Ferry Park
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
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Phone: ____________________________________________
E-mail Address:_____________________________________
Vehicles displaying a Parking Pass decal may park without paying the daily rate at Cochran Mill Park and Hutcheson Ferry Park. This includes trucks towing horse trailers. Passes are good only on registered vehicles and are valid through December 31.
Residents: All residents of the city of Chattahoochee Hills are entitled to one free Resident Parking Pass decal per vehicle. Renewals are free. Non-residents: The Annual Parking Pass fee is $25.00 for cars/trucks and $35 for vehicles or trailer combinations with 3+ axles.
Vehicle Information:
□ Resident (free*)
□ Annual car/truck ($25.00*)
□ Annual 3+ Axels ($35.00*)
□ Resident (free*)
□ Annual car/truck ($25.00*)
□ Annual 3+ Axels ($35.00*)
Make: _______________________________
Model: _______________________________
Year: ____________Color:_______________
License Plate: _________________________
Make: _______________________________
Model: _______________________________
Year: ____________Color:_______________
License Plate: _________________________
For office use
Decal number: _________________________
Date issued: __________________________
For office use
Decal number: _________________________
Date issued: __________________________
Cash Credit Check #_____________ Money Order #________________ Parking Ticket? Yes No Citation #________________
Parking decals may be picked up at City Hall, 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills 30268 or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to City Hall and your decal(s) will be mailed to you. * Please consider helping improve your parks by making a donation! Thank you!
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Community Events & City CalendarFor more community events, check out these Chattahoochee Hills Websites:
City of Chatt Hills: www.chatthillsga.us Chatt Hills Charter School: http://www.chatthillscharter.org/calendarCommunity Brickworks: www.communitybrickworks.org Serenbe Community: www.serenbe.comActon Academy at Serenbe: http://actonacademyatserenbe.com/#ourstory
Date Event
Friday, November 1, 3:00 p.m. City Council Work Session City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268
Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 a.m. Municipal Election City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268
Tuesday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268
Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 p.m. Joint Parks Commission and Historic Commission Meeting City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268
Thursday, November 14, 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268
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