A newsletter for our neighbors presented by the High Point Civic Association Board Members
December 2022 | Issue 33
The High Point Civic Association Board Members want to wish you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
On Sunday, November 6th, High Point Civic Association Members and Neighbors planted Daffodil Bulbs in seven locations in our neighborhood under the guidance of
Board Member Sallie Duncan.
CLICK HERE to read about this awesome project. CLICK HERE for more photos of the event.
The yellow daffodil blossom is reminiscent of the yellow star that many Jewish people in Europe were forced to wear during the Holocaust. It is also symbolic because it blooms each spring, reminding us that life is eternal.
The High Point Civic Association participated in the
Daffodil Project because:
We believe all children are important in our community.
We support and appreciate diversity in our neighborhood.
We believe in education.
We hope that by supporting this initiative we can help educate our neighbors and students, inspire our community to work together, and enhance the beauty of our community.
Thank you to all the volunteers who not only helped plant the daffodils but also prepared the planting locations.
Watch for the blooms in the Spring!
Scholarship Fund
For the fifth year, The High Point Civic Association will provide college scholarship funds to two deserving students (one male and one female) who will graduate from Riverwood International Charter School this May and go on to further studies. Last year we raised and donated $3300 for each student, one of whom matriculated at Georgia Tech and the other at Kennesaw State. If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause, CLICK HERE to make a contribution. Every penny we raise will be allocated to the two students. Thanks so much for considering this great gift.
High Point Elementary Prospective Parent Tours
We are excited to welcome prospective families into our building starting November 30th . We are proud of our students, staff, and community, and are excited to have the opportunity to showcase our school through prospective parent tours. We are asking that no more than two people per family attend to allow more families to tour our school. We are offering morning sessions and afternoon sessions in the upcoming months. Since slots are limited, we are asking that if you need to cancel or change your date/time, please do so by editing your response in the Sign Up Genius. To sign up, please click on the Sign Up Genius Link.
If you are unable to attend any of the listed dates/times but would like to learn more about High Point, please
and “Teachers Share About High Point” under the “Our School” tab.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to our Curriculum Support Teacher, Sheri Hess
Futbol Fever at City Springs:Watch a World Cup Quarterfinal match on the City Green
December 10, 2022 · 10:00am
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, so catch Futbol Fever at City Springs! We’ll show a broadcast of a World Cup soccer match on the City Green, Saturday, Dec 10. Bring your friends, your lawn chairs, and your passion for the game to watch quarterfinal action (teams TBD until the conclusion of Round 16 of play).
Matches are at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The kids can kick around on the green, too. Enjoy light bites, hot chocolate and drinks from CityBar as well as food truck offerings.
Admission is free.
Holiday Shows On Sale Now
Make special memories this season at City Springs with three holiday shows in Byers Theatre. Roswell Dance brings its popular annual Nutcracker production, with 10 performances starting November 26; City Springs presentsA Celtic Family Christmas with Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their adorable kids on December 10; and we look forward to 2023 with Joe Gransden and Francine Reed in A New Year's Eve Swingin' Party, December 31.
Sandy Springs Works is a mobile app you can use to report and track non-emergency issues by simply dropping a marker on the map where you notice a concern and answering a few questions to help them better understand the problem. You can even send a picture to help illustrate. They will notify Sandy Springs crews, get to work, and let you know as soon as the project is complete. The mobile app can be used to report issues such as high weeds and graffiti, potholes, broken streetlights, or trash and debris. It can be found in your mobile provider's app store.
(Soaring through Aging Resources) is a free information and referral service for Fulton County seniors aged 60 and above, their families, caregivers, and the community. The STARline helps seniors who want to remain in their homes to “age in place” through referrals to service providers and serves as a gateway for community resources. Please call the STARline at 404-613-6000 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak to a specialist. If you are unable to reach a specialist, please leave a message, your phone call will be returned within 24 hours.
For additional senior services, including senior centers and in-home services, please CLICK HERE
Sandy Springs Sparkle Parade and Celebration
Sunday, December 4
The Sparkle Sandy Springs Parade returns to kick off the holidays at City Springs! In addition to the traditional menorah and tree lighting, this year's event will include a festive concert featuring The Rupert's Orchestra and the Sparkle Holiday Gift Market. The event ushers in the Sparkle Village, a month-long display of miniature lit homes. These six-foot-tall wooden houses are decorated by local businesses, schools, and nonprofits.
The festivities begin at 4 p.m. with the parade stepping off at 6 p.m.
We started as an emergency food source to feed food insecure school families during the Covid-19 shutdowns. What we found was that the need was so much greater than was realized. Now we are a community movement, serving the people of Sandy Springs.
Look for Donation Boxes located all around the High Point Area!!
Our location is now
86 Mount Vernon Highway NW,
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
in the Fellowship Hall at
Sandy Springs United
Methodist Church.
Whether helping through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the
help of our supporters.
Pantry Days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9-12. Donation days are Monday thru Saturday 9-12.
All the neighbors who have or will be volunteering for the Solidarity Sandy Springs’
Secret Santa program in
November and December.
Even those of faiths that don’t
celebrate Christmas are jumping in to share the gift of giving to families who might struggle through the happy holidays. Solidarity has been helped by more than 4700 volunteers over its nearly three year existence.
What a testimony to our city and citizens! CLICK HEREto see a
enjoy festive cocktails and appetizers under the lights. CLICK HERE to reserve your night to join
in on all the holiday fun!
Located in City Walk Shopping Center
6017 Sandy Springs Circle
CLICK HEREfor Atlanta Eaters Best Holiday Bars in Atlanta.
Tip of the High Point: Newspapers in Plastic Wrap
On a weekly basis we find in our driveways any number of newspapers and flyers wrapped in plastic bags. Even if you don’t read them, please pick them up out of your driveway or the gutter so that they don’t end up in our sewer system and so that they don’t make our streets look like a collection of plastic and sludge, like in the photo below. Help make our neighborhood even prettier!
As always, let us know if you see anything that might benefit our neighborhood.
Visit the My Voter Page Portal to check your voter registration status, mail-In application and ballot status, polling location, early voting locations, elected officials,
registration information on file with the county office, sample ballot for the upcoming election, provisional ballot status, and more information.
Meet Your New Neighbor!
What is your name?
Bethany Rezek
What is your occupation?
I am an attorney. My primary practice area is securities and shareholder litigation.
What street did you move to and when did you move there?
I moved to Timber Valley Road in June 2022.
Why did you select the High Point neighborhood?
I decided to move to High Point because it provides the perfect blend of convenience and proximity to everything in Atlanta and a peaceful and natural setting that makes it feel like you aren’t in the middle of a major city. The best of both worlds!
What do you like most about
the neighborhood?
I have enjoyed meeting all of the great and welcoming people in my neighborhood. I also really love getting to watch all of the wildlife who call this area home travel through my yard, particularly the beautiful birds and deer.
How do you prefer to spend
your time?
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy reading and traveling.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Keeping Families Close When It Matters Most: The mission of Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities is to nurture the health and well-being of children and families. The generosity of the volunteers and donors makes it all possible. To learn more about Atlanta Ronald McDonald House, CLICK HERE.
For giving needs, see below.
Click on the photo to learn more.
Our Sandy Springs library is back and the list of events continues to grow including Arts and Crafts, Yoga, Chess Club and Family Storytime! CLICK HERE for a full list of events (most are free) provided by the Fulton County Library System at our branch location.
395 Mount Vernon Highway
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
For current hours CLICK HERE. The shop provides free clothing to more than 300 clients per month. Proceeds from sales go back into programs to prevent hunger and homelessness. Dozens of volunteers give time on a regular basis to operate the store and work behind the scenes to take in donations, sort and prepare them for sale in the store. More volunteers from business and civic groups help sort donations throughout the year.
We gladly accept donations of clean, gently worn clothes, shoes, accessories, linens, small home goods and furniture in good condition.
Are you interested in Sandy Springs City Council Meetings? Or Planning Commission Meetings?CLICK HERE for the City calendar and previous meeting agendas.
The mission is to build partnerships that create, conserve, and connect parks and greenspace in Sandy Springs. The belief is that parks, greenspace, and trails are economic engines that will help transform Sandy Springs from a place to go through to a place to go to. Even as the second largest city in the metro Atlanta area, they want Sandy Springs to continue to offer the natural charm we all enjoy.
The gift of greenspace will enhance our community for generations to come! To donate, volunteer or learn more, CLICK HERE.
SHARE WITH US!
See something? Share something!
Please join us in sharing anything good about our neighborhood that you might witness. We love photos and would be happy to include yours! Email to Leslie Rose for submission to the newsletter.
Who We Are:
The High Point Civic Association is a non-profit organization of Sandy Springs residents who live south of I-285 and east of Roswell Rd. The Association’s purpose, as set out in the by-laws, is to promote the common good and general welfare of the residents of the High Point neighborhood by working to promote friendship, cooperation and understanding among all residents, to foster civic pride, to enhance, preserve and maintain property values, and to provide a forum for the full and free discussion of all matters of interest to the residents of the neighborhood.
We invite you to join our volunteer organization and connect with our community. CLICK HERE to review HPCA Membership Options.
