🌱 Decatur's International Community School Finalist + Soil Festival​

Hi everyone. It's me, Cherryl Young/MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter and I'm sending out a token of gratitude to the great people at T-Mobile for partnering with us at Patch.com, in order to honor local mothers and the wonderful work they're doing. To find out more, read more of this newsletter, to the end friends :) It's good to be back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Including updates on:

• The International Community School making it to the finals.
• Family fun at the Soil Festival.
• Businesses in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area now hiring.

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Here are the top stories in Decatur-Avondale Estates today:

1. A huge shout-out and congratulations to Decatur's International Community School! Earlier this year it was announced that the school was named one of 12 finalists across the country for Building Hope’s annual IMPACT Awards. ICS is one of three finalists within the Community Engagement category. There were more than 260 applications from schools in 38 states. IMPACT Award finalists will share 10-minute IMPACT talks. The grant award amounts are scheduled to be announced during Building Hope's second annual IMPACT Summit which is scheduled for May 3 and May 4, at Miami Dade College in Miami. In total, there will be 12 grants awarded ranging from $10,000-$20,000. Best wishes to the students, teachers, faculty, and all who have worked hard to obtain such status. (https://icsgeorgia.org/)
2. There are many fun-filled events going on this weekend and the Soil Festival can be at the top of the to-do list. This Saturday is family day at the Soil Festival. There will be food cooked by the Food Well Alliance and WABE. You will have the opportunity to learn all about urban agriculture, healthy soil, and local food. These efforts support community gardens and orchards. Many other tasteful treats will be on the menu, along with lots of child-friendly activities, yoga, massages, wellness consultations, and more! The event is scheduled to be held at 1115 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5-$25. (Access Atlanta)
3. Businesses in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area are now hiring. They are trying to fill vacant positions. So, if you're seeking employment, whether it's full-time or part-time, you could find your next job simply by visiting ZipRecruiter. Patch.com and ZipRecruiter have compiled yet another job listing for job seekers just like you! You may click the link within the text to view what's new. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
4. Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, located in Stone Mountain, will host the East Memorial Drive Pop of Market on Saturday, June 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. The event will be coordinated by business owner Deanna Cauthen. Cauthen is hoping to revitalize the pop-up which has suffered a decline since the early 1990s. (Decaturish.com)
5. The Decatur City Commission was scheduled to meet on Monday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. This is the city's regular meeting which was accompanied by a dinner session at 5:30 p.m. and a work session at 6 p.m. The meetings were in person at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St., and virtually via Zoom. The topic of discussion was the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative. CFCI is conducted by UNICEF and supports municipal governments in recognizing the rights of children at the local level. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Discussion Group (10:15 AM)
• Preschool Storytime — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (11:00 AM)
• Morning Meditation — DeKalb County Public Library (11:30 AM)
• Read to a Pet Partner — Decatur Library (4:15 PM)
• Debt Clinic — Decatur Library (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• An invitation to join the NAASC Next Chapter meeting has been issued. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m. Those interested can click on the link, https://naascdecaturmay23mtg.eventbrite.com. (NAASC Decatur Chapter via Facebook)
• The Avondale Estates City Commission has approved a reduced speed limit for Kensington Road and Clarendon Avenue. The approved reduction is from 30 to 25 miles per hour. (https://decaturish.com/2023/05...)
• The Tucker library is scheduled to host a Microsoft Word Basics class from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. today. (https://events.dekalblibrary.o...)

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Featured events:

• Vendors we need you Eastpoint Wednesday Wind Down in the Point (May 3)
• Ride Ro Rescue Run and Dog Walk (May 6)
• 2023 Mother Son Sneaker Ball (May 12)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
• Water Safety Party (May 13)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

About me: Cherryl Young DBA MamaNyeMatters. I was born in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Georgia in 2017. My first children's book, You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow was published in 2021. https://www.mamanyematters.com... I've worked in Atlanta and Gwinnett County Public Schools assisting children who have special needs. I studied Community Development @ Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. My Purpose In Life Is To Connect, Create, Inspire, Write, and Expand and I am ELATED to Be Here as a Contributing Writer @ Patch! Journey With Me...

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