Lake Claire Neighbors
Monthly Meeting: Thurs. Nov. 16, 2023
7:15 PM via Zoom
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Welcome
Guest speakers (Representatives of the City Council, and Atlanta Police Department)
LCN officer reports
Announcements and current issues:
Official slate of LCN officers for 2024: To be voted on at this meeting.
Nancy Dorsner, Communications; Beth Grashof, Zoning; Pen Sherwood, Fundraising; Carol Holliday, Planning and NPU; Dorthy Dabbs, Safety, Melissa Pressman, Environment; Treasurer, Leigh Reynolds (pending her obtaining the required meeting attendance in January) Joe Agee, President
As announced in the Clarion and at our last meeting, no nominations from the floor can be made after the LCN meeting in Oct.
Continuing appointed positions:
Annsley Klehr, Education Chair; Beth Damon, editor of the Clarion; Carol Holliday, Representative, Freedom Park Conservancy; Ben Klehr, Representative. Candler Park Conservancy; Jennifer Silver, Representative, City of Atlanta Department of Films); Robert Bryan Davis, Representative, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries
Proposed LCN donations for 2023: To be voted on at this meeting.
The Frazer Center: $1,000
Mary Lin Elementary School Partner: $1,000
The Clifton Sanctuary Ministries: $ 500
Candler Park/Lake Claire Security Patrol: $ 500
Lake Claire Community Land Trust: $ 500
The Freedom Park Conservancy: $ 300
The Candler Park Conservancy: $ 300
Olmsted Linear Park Alliance: $ 300
Safer McLendon: $ 300
Total: $4,700
NPU Grant Proposals: Carol Holliday
Other issues – Those with concerns or information they wish to bring to the membership.
Lake Claire Neighbors meets the third Thursday of each month.
The next regular LCN meeting will be Jan. 18, 2024
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A successful Lake Claire Halloween Parade!
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| The annual Halloween parade and party was the last week of October. The parade line-up started as always on Marlbrook at Ridgewood, and marched to Lake Claire Park for food, treats, and the much anticipated return of the Costume Competition!
Congratulations to the Costume Competition winners this year! Best Kid Costume: 1st “I’m Just a Mushroom,” 2nd Freddie Mercury; Best Group: 1st Tough Trucks, 2nd Enchanted Creatures of Lake Claire; Best Family: 1st 101 Dalmatians, 2nd Austin Powers.
A special thank you to all volunteers, judges and donors who made this event possible. MC Matt Kotheimer kept the crowd entertained while local artist Stephanie DeSantis of @WildArtAdventures kept things fun and creative with spooky sketchbooks and tie dye kits. Special thanks to our event sponsors: Steve Raimonde & John Morgan, who provided the pizza, Cynthia Baer, who provided the fun swag, Cushman & Wakefield, Sean’s Candler Park, Ken Zeff, Poco Loco, Brave+Kind bookshop, Marco’s Pizza, and the Popcorn Man, who generously serves up the finest each year.
Everyone, from our tiniest ghouls and goblins to our oldest adults, all had fun.
If you want to be involved in planning next year’s parade, contact halloween@lakeclaire.org! |
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Lake Claire Annual Arts & Crafts Sale/Stroll
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Freedom Park Conservancy Fundraising
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Dear Neighbor,
Freedom Park is not just a park; it’s “Our Park,” and it needs your help to shine brightly!
Did you know that over 34,250 residents live within a ten-minute
walk of Freedom Park? If you’re one of these neighbors who cherish our beloved
park and wish to see it clean, welcoming, and vibrant, we invite you to be part
of something special.
As we recently celebrated Freedom Park’s 25th birthday on September 28, there’s no better time to contribute and make a difference. You can give the gift of a cleaner, more welcoming park as we launch our Friends of the Park initiative.
Our primary objective is to address your requests for a better-maintained park, starting with tackling litter. To address this issue, we’ve initiated a fundraising campaign to install additional trash cans. The city-approved bins cost approximately $4,300 each to purchase and install. To add approximately 30 new cans, we aim to raise $60,000.
We’re thrilled to announce that Park Pride has embraced our
cause and accepted our Matching Fund Grant application, highlighting
their commitment to enhancing the park experience for all users. However, to
secure the Matching Grant, we must raise the full $60,000.
Today, you have the power to make a lasting impact on Freedom Park. By making a donation and becoming an official Friend of Freedom Park, you can help us reach our goal. It’s important to note that every dollar you contribute will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $60,000, thanks to Park Pride’s generous support.
Please donate today and help us double your impact on enhancing “Our
Park.” Your generosity will make a world of difference.
Donate today to double your impact and enhance the park for all to enjoy.
With gratitude for the past and the future,
Sally Dorn
Freedom Park Conservancy Fundraising Chair |
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Upcoming at the Land Trust
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11/18 – Community Work Day, 9am-12pm
11/18 – Fall Plant & Bulb Sale, 9am-12pm
11/19 – Death Cafe, 3-4:30pm
12/2 – Lake Claire Arts & Craft Fair, 10:30am-4:30pm
12/2 – Drum Circle, 8-11pm
12/9 – Tarot Class, 1:30-2:30pm
12/13 – Community Potluck, 6:30-7:45pm
12/14 – Board Meeting, 7-8pm
12/16 – Community Work Day, 1-4pm
12/17 – Death Cafe, 3-4:30pm
http://www.LCCLT.org/new-events for more information. |
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| Don’t forget! Support your neighborhood by paying your dues… Only $20/household per year, and renters are also eligible to join us! |
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