Oakhurst Neighborhood Association

February 25th 4-7 pm.

who knew Oakhurst was hi-tech?! There’s an app available for this month’s Wine Crawl. download your FREE app now from iTunes!
http://itunes.apple.com/app/wine-crawl/id418734278?ign-mpt=uo%3D6&mt=8

Saturday, February 25th
4-7 pm

Tickets are $25 in advance. Day of event $30. On sale Saturday Feb 4th
at Kavarna Cafe and Oakhurst Market.

There are 24+ businesses serving wine from around the world covering
every varietal imaginable!

The Crawl does not have a start or stop point. You simply pick up your
glass and start visiting the businesses.The program available at the
registration tables details the wines and businesses participating.

FREE The Fur Bus runs every 15 minutes from Harmony Park to College St.
businesses.  Last pickup is 6:15pm

Special Thanks to Melissa Stratton coordinating the businesses and
volunteers for the event. Marc Brennan and the United Distributors, Inc.
for the great wine selection. Intelligent Phone Applications, LLC for
the APP creation.

The main sponsor for this year’s Wine Crawl is the Oakhurst Neighborhood
Association (ONA) in conjunction with the support of the
Oakhurst Business Association (OBA).

The proceeds from the Wine Crawl event support specific neighborhood
projects such as the Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival, the Decatur
Education Foundation, the Decatur Preservation Alliance, the Oakhurst
Community Garden, the Oakhurst Block Parties, the Thanksgiving Dinner,
Jazz Nights and the Christmas Tree Lighting.

Support the community that support you back. Don’t drink and drive. The
Fur Bus is here to keep us all safe!

Bill Bryson whbryson@gmail.com
Oakhurst Jazz nights will have a new leader this spring; Bill Bryson is handing over the reigns Edward McNally. Edward is no stranger to Jazz Nights.  He and his wife, Siobhan, live just a few doors down from The Solarium and are some of the most regular concert attendees.  Edward has been an Oakhurst resident and public relations and marketing professional for over 15 years.  He has 20+ years of experience in event planning, sponsorship, management, and promotion, including past leadership experience with the Atlanta Jazz Festival.  Most importantly, Edward is passionate about Jazz and the Oakhurst community and was actually one of the original Jazz Nights coordinators when the series began. Edward has some great ideas for keeping the series fresh. Please make him feel right at home in this new volunteer role in our communitySee you at Jazz Nights!

will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 5-9 p.m.

Dine out at a select area restaurant on January 31, 2012 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Decatur Farm to School (DF2S) to sustain its mission of integrating fresh, whole, locally produced foods into the City of Decatur school community’s classrooms and cafeterias.  Participating restaurants include Brick Store Pub, Iberian Pig, Cakes & Ale, The Yogurt Tap, Leon’s, Universal Joint, Steinbeck’s, Farmburger, McGowan’s and more. Funds raised will go toward supporting teacher workshops, kitchen training for CoD school cafeteria partners, classroom and garden projects, and student taste tests. Spread the word and be sure to take family, neighbors, and friends out for a nice evening to celebrate a great cause, support local businesses, and enjoy delicious food. DF2S is a branch of the Oakhurst Garden Community Project. Visit us atwww.decaturfarmtoschool.org.

Event Spotlights Older Homes with Countless Seminars, Exhibitors
Kelly Cheek
The City of Decatur, in partnership with the Georgia Historic Preservation Division and the DeKalb History Center, will host the Fourth Annual Decatur Old House Fair on Saturday, February 18, 2012.  This unique event will be held at the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta/Decatur Conference Center in downtown Decatur. Currently, the Decatur Old House Fair is the only home show in the Southeast focused entirely on older homes.

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