Perimeter North December 2015

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from your editor and publisher

ou know how we feel about shopping locally. Our advertisers are local. Our favorite shops and haunts are local. We bring you stories every month about local businesses that make living in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody convenient and fun. So, during December when shopping lists seems to be at the top of our list, we hope you will carefully consider where you shop and what you chose. Our little elves, writer Valerie Shepherd and photographer Nicole Stephens of BL Stephens Photography, are full of holiday spirit this month and bring you a few ideas on page 18.

Do you have plans for the holidays? My husband and I will be burning up the pavement to and from the airport happily collecting our daughters as they come home for the holidays. He will spend time with his true love, his Big Green Egg and the kids and I will reap the bounty. We'll be celebrating the first Christmas since losing both our mothers earlier this year. In honor of my mom, Emily, I will address cards while listening to "Amahl and the Night Visitors." In memory of Mitzi Collins, I will roll out copious amounts of sugar cookie dough and let the family sugar and sprinkle to their hearts content, while sipping a Manhattan. Cheers, beautiful ladies!

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Dennis Malcolm Byron, Valerie Reed, Kristen Ristino, Valerie Shepherd, Katherine Watson contributing photographers

BL Stephens Photography, Debra Jansen

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ON THE COVER Brown paper packages wrapped up in string! Lovely gifts come from

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the heart. These are simply wrapped, but will be the first to be opened. Not feeling creative? Take a hands-on class at Spruill Center for the Arts, Marcus JCC, Chastain Arts Center or Art Sandy Springs this month.

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Parting Thoughts

18 Perimeter North Gift Guide

Our list of toys for big boys, feel-good gifts for women and

imagination sparkers for kids.

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Wrap up a donation to a local charity for someone you love.

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Around Town GET CONNECTED AND CAFFEINATED SEE AND BE SEEN

Join Dunwoody and Sandy Springs Chambers of Com-

Join the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber for Jingle Mingle, its month-

merce for a FREE networking event! Coffee and Contacts is open

ly First Monday Networking event, 5:30 to 7 p.m., December 7. First

to all business people in the community and is held on the last

Monday is a networking event held in partnership with sponsor-

Friday morning of each month. Enjoy complimentary breakfast

ing Chamber members. This event is designed to promote attendee

and a chance to meet potential customers. Please bring plenty

businesses and build relationships with other business leaders. The

of business cards to share with all of your new contacts 7:30

sponsoring restaurant/location opens its doors for the event, offering

a.m. December 18, Brandon Hall School, 1701 Brandon Hall Drive.

a spotlight on the organization. The cost to attend is $5 per person for

Register and info at SandySpringsPerimeterChamber.com.

Chamber Members and $20 per person for potential members. Head to the Chamber website to check this month's location and registration

GET GREEN

details. This event provides an excellent opportunity to network with

The City of Dunwoody Sustainability Committee meets at 7:45 a.m.

other business owners and meet ambitious and connected neighbors.

on December 10 at City Hall and you are invited to contribute. Their

PerimeterChamber.com

goal is to enable smart choices for our community and its residents by promoting, through education, outreach, and awareness efforts,

PACESETTER RECOGNIZED

the conservation of energy, water, and fuel; investment in renewable

Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created

energy; reduction of waste; and protecting and restoring the commu-

content, has named Pace Academy’s Pacesetter a 2015 Jostens’ Na-

nity’s natural resources. They advise and assist the City of Dunwoody

tional Yearbook Program of Excellence. The designation recognizes

to develop sustainable measures, practices, buildings, and fleets that

“engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student

are environmentally, economically, and socially responsible. Why not

body while helping students develop 21st-century skills.” The Paceset-

make it a new year’s resolution to get involved with your community!

ter staff, one of only five in Georgia to receive the award, achieved the

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defined criteria in each of three following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement and successfully man-

DELTA DIRECT

aging the yearbook creation process. Co-Editors-in-Chief Hannah

Delta has announced imminent flights to the Bahamas Out Islands

Kelly and Lacey O’Sullivan (both members of Pace Academy’s Class of

Exuma, Abaco and Eleuthera for the 2015/16 Bahamas winter peak

2015) led the awarding-winning program during the 2014-2015 school

season. Swim with Pigs in the Bahamas, with one easy connection to

year. Seniors Carolyne Eith and Carly Shoulberg are this year’s co-ed-

Exuma Island. Experience the beautiful, awesome, raging, dark blue

itors-in-chief. Ryan Vihlen serves as the Pacesetter’s faculty adviser.

waters of the Atlantic Ocean with a narrow strip of road dividing it

Pictured is the 2014-2015 Pace Academy yearbook staff. Back Row (left

from the calm, crystal clear and gentle, turquoise waters of the Carib-

to right): Haley Epstein, Emma Laura Gash, Molly Marks, Cadie Schiffer,

bean Sea in Eleuthera. Eleuthera’s Harbor Island is also where one

Carolyn Propst, Katie Nelson, Caroline Hardison, Nicole Shafer, Caolyne

will find the beautiful pink sand beaches. Abaco Island is considered

Eith and Mr. Ryan Vihlen; Front Row: Erica Kahn, Quin Waldrop, Hannah

the boating capital of The Bahamas, and visitors to its main Islands of

Kelly, Lacey O’Sullivan, Carly Shoulberg and Samantha Moreland

Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay can take a boat ride at any time of

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day to visit neighboring islands and cays in the chain, such as Guana Cay, Man O War Cay, Elbow Cay, or Hope Town. The three Islands that have been chosen by Delta are also notable as places where the rich and famous have chosen to live and build homes. Famous homeowners of these islands include Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey, Johnny Depp and David Copperfield, just to name a few. Bahamas.com

SWEET SLEEP Natural Sleep of Georgia has opened its doors. The store offers luxurious mattress offerings certified to be free of harmful chemicals by third party organizations such as the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Greenguard, and Oeko-Tex. The owner spent the last decade working in the mattress industry, helping stores transition their offerings to include natural beds that ultimately last longer and provide better support for customers. He selected only the finest and purest mattresses and linens. The showroom offers many brands to choose from and the quiet and relaxing atmosphere creates an environment that allows ample space for customers to try out the many natural and organic options. Natural and organic mattresses provide luxurious comfort, excellent support, health benefits and superior durability. The use of natural latex, wool, cotton, and bamboo fabric provide an unparalleled sleeping surface. Because of the quality of the materials and the care that is put into making these beds, they last for many years without sagging or degrading. A 20 Year Warranty is typical. 3129 Piedmont Rd NE. NaturalSleepAndHome.com

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MedShare, a national non-profit organization based in Atlanta that works to strengthen health systems in the developing world and to improve the environment through the efficient collection and redistribution of surplus medical supplies and equipment, welcomed more than 200 supporters to their 2nd Annual Talk & Taste fundraising event. The event was presented by Halyard Health and highlighted the organization’s effective responses to global disasters. Guests listened to impactful stories about humanitarian efforts after various disasters. Dr. Bruce Ribner, medical director of the Serious Communicable Disease Unit at Emory University spoke about the experience of caring for patients with the Ebola virus. Dr. Carl Kihm, a podiatrist, spoke about his work in Nepal before and after the earthquakes of 2015; and Tatiana Jean-Louise, a MedShare volunteer, shared stories about her family in Haiti and her work after the 2010 earthquakes there. MedShare improves the quality of life of people and the planet by collecting perfectly usable surplus medical supplies and equipment that would otherwise wind up in landfills, and delivering it to health providers around the world. MedShare appreciates the generous support of Talk & Taste sponsors including, Emory Healthcare, Angie Fife, King & Spalding and Northside Hospital. MedShare.org

Japanese Restaurant, which translates to mean “beautiful dining” in Japanese, is BishokuBishoku Japanese Restaurant, which translates to mean “beautiful dining” in Japnestled in the heart of Sandy Springs and affords Atlanta’s discerning clientele a Japaneseanese, is nestled in the heart of Sandyserving Springs and affords discerning owned and operated family-run restaurant authentic JapaneseAtlanta’s dishes, noodles and clientele a The Japanese-owned and operated family-run restaurant authentic sakes. restaurant is a reflection of owner Jackie Fukuya-Merkel’s passionserving for hospitality, Japanese dishes, and Theprepared restaurant a reflection of atowner fine foods and warm noodles décor. Watch yoursakes. meal being by sushiischefs while seated the horseshoe shaped sushi barpassion or choosefor cloth-covered tables by custom built rich wood Jackie Fukuya-Merkel’s hospitality, fineseparated foods and warm décor.

Watch Privateprepared seating is available for chefs businesswhile guests,seated parties or occasions. Bishoku yourpartitions. meal being by sushi atspecial the horseshoe shaped Japanese passionate towards ensuring your overallbydining experience one wood of sushi bar orRestaurant choose iscloth-covered tables separated custom built isrich delicious, authentic variety andforservice in a comfortable, inviting atmosphere. partitions.

PrivateJapanese seatingcuisine, is available business guests, parties or special occasions. Bishoku Japanese Restaurant is passionate towards ensuring your OPEN FOR BOTH LUNCH AND DINNER. overall dining experience is one of delicious, authentic Japanese cuisine, variety 5920 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, GA | 404.252.7998 | bishokusushi.com and service in a comfortable, inviting atmosphere.

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he Rosen family of Dunwoody was looking for a way to help local children in need for the holiday season. Through the joy of giving Jill Rosen wanted to teach her own children the value of helping others.

Rosen found the Community Assistance Center’s Adopt-a-Family program online and selected a family with two children of similar age to her own. Her family then shopped together to select gifts from the children’s wish lists. The Rosen family, like many others, are repeat donors who come back to CAC each holiday season to give gifts to children.

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Recipients are children of working families who are struggling to make ends meet and stay in their homes. In many cases they do not have extra resources for holiday gifts. Adopt-a-Family donors include individuals, families, businesses, civic organizations, clubs and congregations.

Donors are asked to provide gifts from the children’s wish lists in amounts of $50 per child. While to some that may not seem like a lot, to the recipients it brings smiles, tears and thanks.

Recipients often leave notes of thanks for their anonymous donors. A mother of three left a note for the Sandy Springs Rotary which adopts many children through CAC’s Adopt-a-Family each year.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the presents for my children. You don't know the happiness they will provide."

Another family wrote, “My family would like to extend our greatest thanks and appreciation for your Christmas miracle. Thank you so much for bringing Christmas to our family in our time of need.”

The 2015 CAC Adopt-a-Family holiday season runs through the middle of this month. To adopt a family for holiday gifts please visit OurCAC.org.

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top gift giving season. For some, this sends sugar plum fairies off, dancing gracefully in our heads, and for others, we cower under the stifling blanket of big box retailers and online shopping carts. Vowing to crack the art of gift giving this year, I decided to shop locally and shop thoughtfully, stepping away from my norm and into some of the beautiful stores, boutiques, and experience providers in our community. Shop Local!

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ARTICLE VALERIE SHEPHERD PHOTOGRAPHY B L STEPHENS PHOTOGRAPHY

Fab’rik Plaid Shirt, Faux Fur Vest, Fabulina Designs Necklace - As a mom on a budget I can always trust the ladies at fab’rik to find the perfect wallet friendly pieces on trend and pull them together such as this faux fur vest, plaid shirt, and beyond cool Fabulina necklace which I will be wearing well past the holidays and in high rotation. Plaid Shirt-$58 Faux Fur Vest-$88 Necklace-$65 Find At: fab’rik 4520 Old Perimeter Way, Suite 150. FabrikStyle.com

Handcrafted Jewelry Box with Secret Drawers, Artist: Scott Glandorf - Just as the historic “Everything Will Be Okay” Spruill Gallery has what I like to think of as a secret gift shop with a mecca of original gifts by local artists, so does this hickory front jewelry box with secret drawers handcrafted by Scott Glandorf. As a woman I’m always searching for something unique yet functional and lovely enough to display, and this jewelry box has it all. $155 Found At: Spruill Gallery 4381 Ashford Dunwoody Road. SpruillArts.org

WOMEN WHO WANT TO FEEL GOOD YEAR ROUND Nora Fleming Dishes and Interchangeable Toppers - The Enchanted Forest, the ultimate shop for gift buying no matter what the occasion for most of Golden Finish Necklaces and Cuff handcrafted in

us in Dunwoody, has recently started car-

Bali. With layering necklaces still on the cutting edge as

rying the Nora Fleming line with serving

well as cuffs, this set handcrafted in Bali can be worn to-

platters and pasta dishes that have small

gether or separately to dress up my usual Mommy outfit

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of a t-shirt and jeans or pull together my LBD for a night

that sit on the rims for each occasion.

out. Pia’s eye-catching collections are ever changing and

Bye-bye 50+ holiday platters hogging

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Silver $356.00 Leather and Sterling Silver Cuff $548 Find

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ART OF GIFT GIVING

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Yeti Coolers, Tundra Collection - A new cult classic and rapidly leaving shelves everywhere (especially at our local Ace Hardware!) are the Yeti coolers and tumblers. After polling several of my friends husbands, hands down this cooler is not only the most durable and enviable, but holds ice even in the hottest summer sun for 30-40 hours of lake, tailgating, camping and outdoor fun. Large $479.98, Medium $349.98, Small $299.98 Hopper Leakproof Tote: $299.99 Find At: Ace Hardware 1316 Dunwoody Village Parkway. AceHardware.com

Lexington Collection - A collection featuring everything a man would need, want, and drool over to turn

BOYS WILL BE BOYS AND MEN NEED THESE TOYS Trek 7.5FX Bicycle - A bicycle sure to bring your gent the gift of countless hours of alone, together, or family time on paved trails, the Trek 7.5FX will have him pedal by in style. A best-seller and best-performer according to the family-owned and operated Sandy Springs FreeFlite bicycle shop of 47 years, this bike has an aluminum frame and is an extremely smooth ride. $999.99 Find At: Free-Flite Bicycles 6014 Sandy Springs Circle FreeFlite.com 20

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the everyday shave into a passion. Set includes a chicly designed Power Razor, Shaving Brush, Razor and Brush Stand, Pre-shave Oil, Shaving Cream, and After-shave Balm. The Art of Shaving offers just about any grooming product in this highly masculine and luxurious shop at Perimeter Mall, and most importantly at any price point. $425 Find At: The Art of Shaving 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd TheArtOfShaving.com

First Time Camping Experience - Let your kid’s imagination soar by giving them the experience of a First Time Camper Program at 11 of the Georgia State Parks which offer kayaking, paddleboats, hiking trails, and fishing gear to use on lakes.

Aimed at families new to the outdoors, a park ranger will meet your family at the campsite to help set up, providing you with rental gear including a tent, chairs, stove, sleeping pads, roasting forks, and a lantern and get you set for your up to two-night stay. prices vary, gift cards start at $5 Find At: Georgia State Parks GAStateParks.org/firsttimecamper

Private Night Hike - Give your child the gift of a chance to connect with nature after-hours at The Dunwoody Nature Center as the nocturnal animals take over, and nature truly runs its course. This leisurely, family oriented hike will follow trails around the wetlands and back forests. Under the light of the stars and armed with flashlights, Nature Center educators will guide your family or private group hearing sounds of owls and bats and creeks, oh my! Find At: $12pp, $150 minimum. Dunwoody Nature Center 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody DunwoodyNature.org

GIVE THE KIDS AN EXPERIENCE THEY WON’T FORGET I’m not adding one more toy to trip over in my child’s play area, and instead giving them something they will hold in their hearts and minds for years to come.

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A Giving Tribute ARTICLE BEN HAMMETT-WALKUSKI PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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his holiday season, have you considered giving a gift that gives back? Tribute

giving—giving a gift in honor or tribute of a loved one, friend or colleague—is growing in popularity and offers both the giver and the receiver an added bonus: a better world.

Here are just a few local organizations that offer tribute giving opportunities.

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ATLANTA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES

Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. (ARMHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the health and well being of children and families. ARMHC serves and sustains families when serious illness or injury strikes the most cherished part of their lives: their children. At the two Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses, no family is turned away if they cannot afford the $20 per night contribution, and many of these families stay at the Ronald McDonald House for weeks, and sometimes months, while their children receive treatment at local children's hospitals. When you make a tribute gift, ARMHC will send a notification letter to the person being honored, and you can also choose to send a custom e-card. For more information on how to make a tribute gift to ARMHC, please visit RMCH.org/donate-now.

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A GIVING TRIBUTE (CON TI N U ED)

Honor a loved one with a tribute gift to your favorite nonprofit, like the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, benefiting families of hospitalized children like this adorable angel.

GEORGIA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE

In Sandy Springs, there is a health-focused nonprofit that offers the opportunity for tribute giving. The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) works to increase awareness and educate Georgia’s women, their families, and the healthcare community about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer in hopes of leading to earlier detection and treatment.

These donations are used to continue and expand the outreach of the GOCA programs. One of GOCA’s premiere community outreach programs is the GOCA Bag of Hope which is given, free of charge, to newly-diagnosed, Georgia based, ovarian cancer patients. This program responds to needs expressed by women diagnosed with ovarian cancer to have readily available reliable information on cancer resources and support while providing comfort and hope. Recipients receive a Tote Bag, Blanket, Water Bottle, Hat, Journal & Pen, Booties, an informational CD, and a DVD of Survivor Stories. Bag of Hope Sponsorships are available for a $100 donation, which allows the donor to include a personalized card in a Bag of Hope. For more information on how to make a tribute gift to GOCA, please visit GAOvarianCancer.org 24

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CIVIL LAWYERS AGAINST WORLD SEX-SLAVERY

Sex slavery exists in Atlanta's most popular suburbs, including Buckhead, Alpharetta and Dunwoody, and the illegal sex trade brings in an estimated $290 million annually, mostly through the kidnapping and coercion of young children and women. To address this epidemic, Civil Lawyers Against World Sex-Slavery (CLAWS) engages in targeted civil litigation against sex traffickers and all facilitators of sexual harm.

CLAWS advocates for the appropriate and effective criminal prosecution of perpetrators. It also advocates for public policies that increase the enforcement and efficacy of criminal and civil laws pertaining to sexual violence and exploitation.

If you would like to make a donation to CLAWS in honor of a loved one, they can provide you with cards and information to show how your donation helps. Simply make an online donation or send them your contribution, letting them know that you want a card to recognize your special gift. All donations to CLAWS go directly into the organization's work and operating expenses. For more information on how to make a tribute gift to CLAWS, please call 404.382.0353 or email karen@usclaws.org.

GEORGIA AQUARIUM

Tribute giving through Georgia Aquarium is a meaningful way to honor a loved one and at the same time, help ensure future generations will have the opportunity to experience the wonder of the world’s oceans in downtown Atlanta.

These gifts support the organization’s mission to bring the aquatic world to both students and guests. These experiences can launch a lifetime of learning about the magnificence of our living seas and builds awareness of how conservation of aquatic animals is relevant to everyone.

Tribute donors can choose to have their loved ones permanently listed on Georgia Aquarium’s memorial wall.

These gifts perpetuate the memory of the individual's life and work and translate into a legacy for future generations.

For more information on how to make a tribute gift to Georgia Aquarium, please call 404.581.4134 or e-mail cfleming@georgiaaquarium.org.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART

The High Museum of Art offers many ways to donate, including through gifts to the Annual Fund, gifts of art, or endowment and estate gifts. Tribute giving also offers an opportunity to honor a family member or friend whose life has been impacted by the Museum. Works of art may be donated to the High during a person’s lifetime or by bequest, which is one of the simplest and most popular ways to make a gift of this kind. These gifts can help ensure the quality of the Museum's collections, special exhibitions, education and public programs for generations to come.

For more information about how to make a planned gift to the High, please contact Ruth Richardson at 404.733.4557.

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Ingredients 4 ea. fresh cranberries 2 ea. fresh sage leaf 2 fresh lime wedges ½ oz. simple syrup 2 oz. white cranberry juice 2 oz. Prairie Organic Gin 1 ea. sage leaf for garnish 1/8th teaspoon powdered sugar 2 ea. fresh cranberries From your bar: grab a cocktail shaker, highball glass, muddler, sauce pan, sheet tray Get busy: To blanch cranberries, fill sauce pan with water and bring water to a boil. Add cranberries for 30 seconds then remove cranberries from water and cool on sheet tray.

Shake it up: Place 4 cranberries, 2 fresh sage leaves, 2 lime wedges and ½ oz. simple syrup in cocktail shaker and muddle. Fill highball glass with ice and pour into cocktail shaker. Add 2 oz. white cranberry juice and 2 oz. Prairie Organic Gin. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Pour contents back into highball glass. Dip sage leaf and dust with 1/8 tea-

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spoon powdered sugar. Garnish with dusted sage leaf and two fresh cranberries Makes 1 cocktail.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Giving Back is Doctor's Orders NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION GROWS STRONGER WITH TIME ARTICLE KATHERINE G. WATSON

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he extraordinary happens every day

their families and friends are connected to lo-

couldn’t afford them, alleviate financial

at Northside Hospital. Much of that

cal volunteer opportunities – area walks and

burdens families face when they have to

great work is enriched by the efforts of the

runs; collection drives for the Atlanta Com-

spend months with a baby in the hospital’s

Northside Hospital Foundation.

munity Food Bank, Children’s Restoration

NICU, and fund scholarships to help nurs-

The Northside Hospital Foundation is a

Network and Partnership Against Domestic

es receive advanced education and train-

501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedi-

Violence; other service projects such playing

ing, so that they can better care for their

cated to Northside Hospital and the com-

Bingo with local seniors, and more.

patients,” says Hardage.

munities it serves. Last year, more than

The Foundation also works hand-in-hand

Each December, Northside lights giant

4,500 Northside volunteers donated more

with students, teachers and administrators in

Christmas trees atop its campuses in Sandy

than 47,000 hours of their time to more

more than 100 local schools to support var-

Springs, Alpharetta and Cumming. Lights on

than 100 community service projects in the

ious projects. Through these partnerships,

the three trees can be purchased in honor or in

hospital’s service areas.

Northside fulfills clinic supplies, participates in

memory of individuals who have been affected

“Each year, a growing number of individ-

fundraisers, Career Days, and invests in other

by cancer. Since 1989, the annual Celebration

uals, schools and areas businesses support

student programs that promote health and

of Lights campaign has raised nearly $600,000

Northside through generous gifts of time, tal-

wellness, science, safety and anti-bullying.

for the hospital’s Cancer Institute.

ent and treasure to the hospital’s Foundation,”

Financially, the Foundation hosts giving

Financial gifts to the Foundation are tax-de-

says Freda Hardage, director of the Northside

campaigns, community events, and other

ductible and can be made in honor or mem-

Hospital Foundation. “While primarily a fund-

activities throughout the year to raise money

ory of family members, friends or physicians.

raising organization, we also have a strong com-

to support essential initiatives of Northside

They also can be designated to program-spe-

mitment to building stronger and healthier com-

Hospital such as leading-edge technology,

cific funds or to areas that support the hospi-

munities through volunteerism and outreach.”

research, clinical education, community well-

tal’s most urgent needs and the overall health

ness and charity care.

of the community. To make a contribution to

Through the Foundation’s Community Connection Employee Volunteer Program,

“Money raised helps us to provide

Northside staff, physicians, Auxilians and

mammograms to women who otherwise

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Driver’s Notebook

New Mazda CX-3 Has Drivers Looking Forward to 2016 ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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t has been a great 2015 in the automobile world and luckily for motorists, cars like the 2016 Mazda 2016 CX-3 will maintain the momentum regarding the advancement of technology, power, style, gas mileage and practicality to name a few. Simply put, it’s a win.

MAZDA 2016 CX-3 GRAND TOURING AWD

Following the seemingly countless accolades for what they did with the remodeled Mazda3 and MAZDA6, the carmaker’s award-winning global design team continues to embrace their “KODO—Soul of Motion” philosophy with the jaw-dropping 2016 CX-3. Coupled with the popular SKYACTIV technology which delivers optimal en30

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The list of bells and whistles from standard to optional is beyond generous for the CX-3; whether it’s the Sport, Touring or Grand Touring Trim, there will be virtually nothing left to be desired.

From the all-wheel drive maneuverability, to the entire suite of SkyActive engineering; signature MAZDA CONNECT seven-inch touchscreen infotainment suite; 146 horses under the hood providing impressive pep; low CO2 emissions; a sport driving mode; i-ACTIVSENSE safety applications boasting blind spot detection

and rear cross traffic alert when backing out; active driving display; dual-toned leather interior; 18-inch aluminum wheels; and BOSE sound system, there are remarkably still more to name.

The one thing MAZDA is stingy on is the gas consumption and that’s a good thing. The FWD model is a combined 31 miles per gallon (29 city, 35 highway), while the AWD averages a bank account-friendly 29 miles.

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Lifestyle Calendar

December

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Celebration fills the downtown streets in with musical performances, Santa, snow, food trucks, roasting marshmallows, a farmer’s market and more. Alpharetta.ga.us

DECEMBER 10

DECEMBER 1 - 27

DECEMBER 5 - 24

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AND

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CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

SANTA ON THE SQUARE

BUCKHEAD AREA

Based on the beloved 1964 stop-motion an-

MARIETTA SQUARE

Don't miss this opportunity to visit beautiful

imated special, Rudolph and his friends (in-

Santa's workshop will be open to visitors

area homes decked out in their finest for the

cluding Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and

throughout the month with opportunities

holidays. Portion of proceeds will benefit a

the Abominable Snow Monster) take the

to have your picture taken with Santa. Also,

selected local charity. Tickets available on-

stage in what the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

plan to visit the shops on the Square for

line. PeachtreeGardenClub.org

describes as a “holly-jolly holiday adventure

unique gifts and holiday treats. Enjoy hot

for theater-goers of all ages.” Puppet.org

chocolate or a sandwich at one of the many

DECEMBER 12

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PUB CRAWL ON THE BELTLINE

DECEMBER 4 - 6

PEACHTREE GARDEN CLUB CHRISTMAS

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DECEMBER 5

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Showcases a curated collection of distinc-

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tive, handmade products chosen from thou-

With floats, giant helium-filled balloons

friends and come crawl along the Atlanta

sands of independent makers throughout

and marching bands, the parade will be

BeltLine! Enjoy a complimentary beverage

North America. From home & garden and

the largest holiday parade in the southeast.

at each location along the crawl in addition

fashion accessories to children’s gifts and

Along with a television audience of more

to some awesome food and drink specials.

office and tech, the wide range of product

than 500,000 viewers on WSB-TV, spectators

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will line the streets eagerly awaiting the arriv-

for everyone on your list (and a few for your-

al of Santa and the official beginning of the

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self). ShoppeArtisan.com

holiday season in Atlanta. CHOA.org

UGLY SWEATER RUN

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MARIETTA PILGRIMAGE

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The 3rd annual, one-of-a-kind Georgia beer

a perfect way to burn some calories, have

showcases six private historic homes all lov-

festival in which every beer being poured

some fun and immediately replace those cal-

ingly restored and decorated for the season.

is over 8 percent ABV; 25+ breweries and

ories with a warm hot chocolate and an adult

The tour has been named a Top 100 Event

brewpubs participate with 40+ unique

beverage. TheUglySweaterRun.com

in North America. Various ticket packages

beers that can’t be purchased anywhere

available. MariettaPilgrimage.com

else. Silent auction with beer swag from

DECEMBER 5 BACK TO NATURE HOLIDAY MARKET

some of your favorite beer sellers and breweries. ATLStrongBeerfest.com

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

DECEMBER 5

Meet more than 40 artisans of the farm,

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

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ALPHARETTA DOWNTOWN HISTORIC

local craft makers and fair trade. Vendors

DISTRICT

will be selling hand-made gift-giving items

To kick-off the holiday season the Alpharetta

not found in stores. ChattNatureCenter.org

Downtown Historic District lights up for the

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Parting Thoughts

What Hanukkah

Means To Me WORDS JESSICA DICKSON

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ike most Jewish kids, Hanukkah was my favorite holiday—for

gering in the air—I am reminded that there are everyday heroes

the obvious reasons—presents and fun celebrations without

right here at the JCC, teaching our children about their history and

long synagogue services to attend! Now, as an adult and a par-

giving them a sense of pride in being Jewish. JCC staff are also

ent, it is for the exact same reasons that I have come to dread

heroes, as they work long hours to ensure the Jewish communi-

Hanukkah to some extent.

ty has meaningful ways to celebrate the holiday—from spinning

How do I teach my children to understand the meaning behind Ha-

dreidels on Main Street and putting on Hanukkah plays to lighting

nukkah and not just love it for the gifts? In addition, Hanukkah occurs

the Hanukkah menorah, called a Hanukkiah, and so much more!

during a time of year when most people in the world are celebrating

Most importantly, our parents are the ultimate heroes of the Jew-

another, rather significant holiday. So, how do I keep my family’s focus

ish community, as they bring their children to Hanukkah festivities,

on our relatively minor holiday and not get wrapped up in the desire

teach them how to spin a dreidel, and let them taste traditional

to give our holiday as much attention and importance?

and unique Hanukkah foods like sufganiyot ( jelly donuts) and lat-

The Hanukkah story is rich with meaningful themes: it has heroes

kes, they are helping raise children who will proudly embrace their

and miracles, fosters pride in Jewish identity and underscores the

Jewish identity. These children will hopefully pass down the story

importance of religious and national freedom. As a preschool teacher

of the Maccabees and the miracle of Hanukkah to their children.

at The Weinstein School and a staff member of the Marcus Jewish

Jewish tradition teaches that we should place our Hanukkiah in

Community Center (JCC) during Hanukkah, these themes still reso-

a window or doorway for all to see, so that passersby are reminded

nate today and are very much a part of my everyday life.

of the miracle of the oil, which is the heart of the Hanukkah story.

As our preschool students learn about the holiday, aspire to be

So, as we light the JCC Hanukkiah outside for all to see, we are

“brave like a Maccabee,” (the warrior heroes of the Hanukkah sto-

reminded of our heroes, our pride, our freedom, and our solidarity

ry), and sing traditional Hanukah songs--the smell of latkes lin-

with Jews all over the world.

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