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very summer for the last few years, I’ve made a summer playlist that I listen to at the beach, while I work on this magazine, during runs in the wood or over tall cold pink drinks on the porch with friends.

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Sue G. Collins | SCollins@LifestylePubs.com

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These songs are old favorites like “Summertime,” by Will Smith and a more classic rendition of the same title by the amazing jazz vocalist, Eddie Jefferson. The list always includes a new title I just discovered (usually introduced by adorable friends), like “So Long Sweet Misery” by Brett Dennen, “Summer of a Heart” by Francois & The Atlas Mountains or Jessie J’s acoustic cover of “Rock With You.” It’s undoubtedly a mishmash compilation of genres, representing the many moods of Robert Lowe and Kerry Dyer summer (hey, that sounds like a song I know). share signature cocktails from their Mandarin Oriental menu with the editor. Back Porch Iced Tea, Georgia Peach and the Whiskey Bramble

Two summers ago, I burned CDs of my playlist and gave them to my pals, a mix tape of friendship, summer love (for my paddle board, Lake Michigan and family) and happy-go-luckiness.

My dear, long-time friend Robin teaches dance at the University of Wisconsin and emailed me in the thick of winter that she had used the CD during a class and it made her think of our summer days sailing together. BOOM. I see Sally (who teaches elementary school in Annapolis) every July at the lake and she messaged me a few months ago to say she listens to the CD in her car on particularly dreary commutes. Perfect.

Ode to the power of the summer songs.

Find yours and share them this month while you toss a fresh salad on the porch for friends and family. Get inspired by the stunning summer salads in this month’s throwdown feature. We’ve listened to your requests and filled the pages of our feature with larger images (this month, by the talented Kathryn McCrary).

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contributing writers Rhiannon Bankes, Dennis Malcolm Byron, Valerie Reed, Valerie Shepherd, Anne H. Boatwright, Jim Cosgrove

contributing photographers Kathryn McCrary

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Around Town FEED LOCAL KIDS THIS SUMMER Don’t let local children go hungry this summer. With CAC you can provide summer lunches for children who may otherwise go without. Summers can be stressful for families on tight budgets due to increased costs for childcare and food for children who get free lunches at school. A CAC Summer Lunch Bag helps families by providing children with free lunches for a week. A Summer Lunch Bag contains five kid-friendly lunches and costs about $35. Visit the CAC website at OurCAC.org for a lunch bag list of contents. Pack a Summer Lunch Bag, give items from the list or make a donation online

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INDIA HICKS CHIC Join Robuck and Company Antiques as they welcome INDIA HICKS. You are cordially invited to meet India Hicks and enjoy her talk about her latest adventure, The India Hicks Lifestyle Brand. Inspired by her British upbringing and current Harbour Island life, India Hicks newly launched lifestyle brand epitomizes laid back chic.

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HELPING END HUNGER The annual Give Me Five dinner, an exclusive evening featuring Atlanta’s best chefs and sommeliers and benefitting Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, will be held on August 16, at Piedmont Driving Club. The event centers around five exquisite courses prepared by acclaimed local chefs and complemented by fine wines selected by celebrated sommeliers. Celebrating its ninth anniversary, this year’s Give Me Five will feature honorary chef Jay Yarbrough (Piedmont Driving Club) along with Chad Anderson (Oak Steakhouse), Eric Wolitzky (Fifth Group Restaurants), Linton Hopkins (Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch) and Zeb Stevenson (Watershed). Atlanta sommeliers include sommelier chair Gil Kulers (Piedmont Driving Club), Caleb Hopkins (Atlas Restaurant), Clarke Anderson (No. 246), Perrine Prieur (Perrine’s Wine Shop) and Silvio Garcia (Cherokee Town and Country Club). Tickets are $275 per person and $2,500 for a table of 10. Tickets can be purchased online at CE.Strength.org/events/give-me-five. The No Kid Hungry campaign is working to end childhood hunger in this nation by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need every day by connecting them to nutrition programs such as school breakfast and summer meals and by teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals at home. NoKidHungry.org.

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SUMMER FLOAT Bring your kayak or raft and beat the heat with a 6-mile float along the Hootch during the annual Summer Splash, 9 a.m., July 25. After completing the float, enjoy an afternoon of live music, food and fun for the entire family during festivities at Powers Island. Bring a craft or rent one from local outfitters. Park at MEAG Power, 1470 Riveredge Pkwy and take the free shuttle to Morgan Falls Dam to begin your journey. VisitSandySprings.org

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othing keeps a strong community down, not even weather! Despite threats of severe spring thunderstorms on the morning of April 25, hundreds of committed volunteers turned out to volunteer their time and skills to make improvements for the Sandy Springs community at the 13th annual Volunteer for a Better Sandy Springs (VBSS) Day. Presented by Leadership Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization that trains professionals for stronger leadership and community interface, the event kicked off with a rally and an enthusiastic charge from Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul.

Led by volunteer team leaders, participants chose one work site among 20 non-profit organizations, parks and public schools in which to serve for a half-day of work that included refreshing plant beds; planting spring annuals, shrubs and groundcover; painting interiors; organizing inventory; cleaning out closets; creating outdoor classrooms, herb and vegetable gardens, bagging trash and more.

Support from numerous community-minded sponsors each year makes the event possible by providing funding for tools and equipment, plants and gardening materials, paint and cleaning supplies, and food and beverages to fuel the workers. But the labor is free!

This year’s sites included Abernathy Arts Center, Community Assistance Center, Dorothy Benson Senior Multipurpose Center, Heritage Sandy Springs, Island Ford Park – CRNRA, Ison Springs Elementary School, Keep Sandy Springs Beautiful – Recycling Center, Lake Forest Elementary School, Mary Hall Freedom House, North Springs Charter High School, Sandy Springs Library (inside and outside), Sandy Springs local parks, Sandy Springs Tennis Center, Sandy Springs Charter Middle School, Spalding Drive Elementary School, Watershed Alliance of Sandy Springs, and Woodland Charter Elementary School.

VBSS was conceived as a community project by Leadership Sandy Springs’ (LSS) class of 2002 and designed to coincide with Earth Day to engage volunteers in the cleanup and beautification of the city. Since 2002, VBSS has grown to a community-wide day of service in which Sandy Springs non-profits have received needed materials and volunteer hours, worth more than $425,000 in improvement to their facilities and grounds.

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Many volunteers come back each year and volunteer in various ways. School groups build this event into their service programs and civic organizations use VBSS as a means to serve the community. “One of the best aspects, aside from the work that gets accomplished,” says Carolyn Axt, retiring LSS executive director, “is seeing individuals get ‘hooked’ on volunteering and continue their involvement beyond this one day of service. It’s terrific to see families and groups working together to create a better community.”

Steve Soteres, vice president of interior construction at Choate Construction, not only sponsors the event through his company but also volunteers along with his employees. He says, “Choate got involved in VBSS several years ago when we volunteered at Island Ford Park at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. We encourage our employees to bring their family and friends to spend a day in the park and volunteer. Additionally, our families discover a beautiful wildlife preserve with hiking trails that they can enjoy, right here in our own community.”

Sherry Epstein, president of Watershed Alliance of Sandy Springs (WASS), takes her volunteers into the water of several of the creeks.

“I really appreciate that WASS was offered an opportunity to be one of the VBSS worksites. There are countless educational moments for participants as they learn about the role of the watersheds in the life of the streams which lead to the river, opportunities to meet neighbors along the creeks, and a delightful sense of community as we work together. It does make this city ‘home.’ We really appreciated LSS’ program and the involvement of their volunteers with our organization.”

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Healthy Lifestyle

Get Automated ARTICLE VALERIE SHEPHERD

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ith summer here and my mind as well as body lagging far behind, I was overjoyed to learn there was a newly opened Planet Beach Automated Spa located in Dunwoody Village. Always one intrigued by something “new,” I thought an automated spa sounded like just what my pale, end-of-school year, worn-out-self needed.

As I checked into the front desk, I was given an overview of the spa, which is open seven days a week to members. Whether you choose to come in a couple times monthly or every single day, it’s up to you with all of the machines at your fingertips. Only have 20 minutes and want to listen to a guided meditation in one of the massage chairs? How about a day where you have time to get a couple treatments to help whittle your middle? Great - because the motto here seems to be go for it!

Dunwoody Planet Beach Spa currently offers 10 different automated stations each fulfilling one of three main goals: Relax, Glow, and Renew. Since I was already “relaxed” (hello, I was kid free for a couple hours) I decided to focus on Glow and Renew.

For my first treatment I spent a relaxing half-hour in their Saunatox – a Detoxing Sauna Bed. Oh, and did I mention that this was no ordinary sauna because not only was it dry heat, has several settings (mine weight management), but it had a built in tablet where I could listen to Pandora or watch Netflix. Catching up on Game of Thrones has never been spent in a more time effective way.

Continuing with my mission to “Renew”, I was treated to their most popular automated spa machine, the Hydro-derma Fusion.

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With the promise of hydrating skin from head to toe via radiant heat and steam working together while a slight vibration kicked my lymphatic system into high gear, I was more than up for trying this out. I’m not going to sugar coat it – it was very very (very) hot while laying in my space age looking capsule during the 20-minute service. However, after I stepped out I immediately felt freshly renewed, as well as the scale the next morning seemed to like me better (2 pounds better to be exact).

For my final automated service I was treated to the pbGlow Spray Tan. In less than five minutes in the automated machine I had transformed into a sun-kissed goddess. I was glowing and freshly moisturized, so much so that the ladies at my son’s swim practice that night asked why my skin looked so good. See one can go from pale and stressed to glowing and renewed in a matter of hours, I’m living proof.

As I left my morning of heaven, I took a spin around the non-intimidating boutique and realized they have their very own line of skin enhancing, tan lengthening, teeth whitening, migraine zapping, and nutritional supplement products (just to name a few). Yep, gave a new meaning to a one-stop-shop for health both on the inside and out.

I’m thrilled at not only my results, but even more that Planet Beach Automated Spa in Dunwoody is geared for people like me who want advanced services, a non-pressure environment, and the ability to set the time and pace I get my relax, renew or glow on.

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Sufii: Elegant Spa Beckons ARTICLE RHIANNON BANKES | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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iving here in Perimeter North, we spend our days battling traffic, steeling ourselves against more stressors than we realize. No wonder so many new spas have opened in our community. Lucky for us! With many spas offering seemingly identical services, why chose one over another? When we look for a spa to treat ourselves, we are also looking for an escape, a beautiful oasis of relaxation that puts them at ease the moment we walk in the door. Rather than visiting a cold, chain spa location with no personality you can be transported to warm, welcoming European-style spa that caters to your every need. Luckily, Perimeter North readers, you have the ideal spa right in your neighborhood. Sufii Day Spa provides the ambiance of luxury, peace and well-being.

Local spa owner, Amy Bafi, opened her spa after looking for a large space and an ideal location, finding the perfect spot in Johns Creek. Nestled between the Country Club of the South, Country Club of Roswell, and St. Ives, the spa spans three suites and has now been providing services for a full year. Focusing on relaxation and rejuvenation of the mind, body, and spirit, Amy is

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passionate in ensuring that her guests every needs are not just met but exceeded.

The plentiful seating area can accommodate large groups for corporate and group events, parties, and showers. Guests can chat as they enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments such as wine, herbal tea, fruits, nuts, and chocolates. The spa is also able to provide guests with lunch from several nearby restaurants.

Beyond the large relaxation area, the spa features 11 individually decorated treatment rooms, (four which accommodate couples,) and a hand and foot area outfitted with decadent chairs and gauzy curtains. There are also two large, private shower rooms, as well as lockers for guests’ personal belongings. Scheduling is staggered in an effort to maintain privacy as guests move between treatments.

Providing a full list of services was not the only thing on Amy’s mind when she envisioned her perfect spa. She wanted to provide unique treatments original to her location. So while you will still see your favorite services, you will also have the option to try something new such

as the Lomi-Lomi or bamboo specialty massages or a Chocolate Facial Peel. For facial treatments she promotes healthy skin and focuses on pampering and product. Her estheticians are pros at microdermabrasion and a variety of peels. All products used in treatments and sold at the spa are all natural and paraben-free.

The aromatherapy treatments incorporate essential oils into the service and are also diffused into your treatment room, allowing for maximum exposure.

Hands and feet are treated to so much more than manicures, pedicures, and polishes at Sufii Day Spa. Anti-aging hand treatments and Bio-freeze foot massages are just a few of the specialty hand and foot treatments. With sanitation being of the utmost importance, foot baths feature direct water lines and new bags of tools are opened in front of each client.

Additional services offered are waxings, permanent makeup, eyebrow and eyelash tint,and semi-permanent eyelash extensions Sufii Day Spa members receive additional discounts on services and retail discounts and reduced rates when adding

family members to their membership. The spa accepts all Spa Finder, Spa Wish, Way Spa and Spa Week certificates as well as all major credit cards.

With her impressive list of services and prime location, Amy has found success in the first year of her second career and wants

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others to have the same possibilities. Sufii Day Spa is now offering franchise opportunities! Now when you relax and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at Sufii Day Spa, you may consider making your own career change.

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Summer's Sweetest Salads Local produce stars in our salad throw-down.

ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY KATHRYN MCCRARY

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e did it again. Following in the fork prints of past throw-downs (remember the mac ‘n cheese challenge? the summer cocktail sip-off? the holiday sweets shoot out?), we asked a few choice restaurant chefs, home delivery chefs and event catering chefs to head to the nearest garden and toss up a fabulous fresh summer salad for this issue. We readied our forks at the gorgeous Mandarin Oriental, in the Taipan Lounge overlooking the picturesque English Garden. Our talented photographer, Kathryn McCrary tiptoed between the early summer raindrops to shoot the salads in the English Garden, tucked away behind busy Peachtree Street in Buckhead. Get inspired and find the closest farmers market to enjoy the season’s freshest produce for one of these fabulous salads.

Georgia Kale Salad Our Blue Ribbon Favorite CHEF TODD ANNIS

Bold American Events Toss it: Kale and red cabbage chiffonade, carrots, housemade Georgia pralines, diced Georgia apples, blue cheese wedge (Sweet Grass Dairy), Meyer lemon vinaigrette.

Pack salad in serving size molds and invert on plate, top with pralines.

What the judges said: The sweet pralines complemented the tartness of the salad and the vinaigrette cut the usual bitterness of the kale. The smooth blue cheese added a welcome complexity. I’m now a kale convert!

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Summer Veggie Salad with Slow Smoked Chicken CHEF MAX MILLER

Everbest Foods Toss it: arugula, smoked chicken breast, strawberries, roasted red beets, roasted golden beets, toasted sunflower seeds. Citrus vinaigrette: lemon and lime juice, dijon mustard, local organic honey, EV olive oil, salt and pepper (produce courtesy of Love is Love Farm). Deviled quail eggs with black truffle oil.

What the judges said: The tiny deviled quail eggs were a jewel, the beets changed my mind about beet appreciation/loved them, sunflower seeds added another excellent layer of texture and taste.

Get one: Everbest loves the Paleo way of life. Meals are prepared fresh, never frozen, and contain local and organic meats and vegetables when they are available. Each weekly menu is designed to have a healthy mix of meats and fish as well as a wide variety of side dishes that eliminates the monotony found in most â&#x20AC;&#x153;dietsâ&#x20AC;?.

Each Tuesday morning, Everbest sends out a new weekly menu, delivered for you to a number of Crossfit gyms every week. All meals are delivered to the gyms and placed in the refrigerator. 678.462.2441, EverbestFoods.com CONTINUED > Giving back: Georgia Food Bank Association

SUMMER SALADS (CONTINUED)

Herbaceous Italian Chopped Salad CHEF SEAN O’KEEFE

Sean O’Keefe Events Toss it: Chopped cauliflower, broccoli, grape tomatoes; chick peas, home smoked provolone, salami; dressing of your favorite mustard, olive oil, vinegar, shallot and a touch of honey; fresh parsley, dill, garlic chives, mint and basil.What the judges said: The smoked cheese was amazing, with so many ingredients I didn’t expect everything to meld-but it was a flavorfully balanced dish, chick peas-yes!

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Hawaiian Chicken Salad LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS KITCHENS

Toss it: Spotted Trotter bacon, Springer Mountain Farms chicken, romaine hearts from Lucyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, avocado, mango, green onions, toasted macadamia nuts, creamy mango dressing What the judges said: fresh and light, sweet dressing, lovely presentation, the avo and mango paired well for a smooth summery taste.

Get one: Our staff at Lifestyle Publications stays pretty busy putting together this magazine for you every month, but will be happy to share the recipe for this well-received summer salad. Check out our Facebook page this month for the shopping list and how-to. We love shopping locally for produce and support nearby home delivery grocers and farmers markets.

Giving back: Wellspring Living, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities

Mediterranean Potato Salad LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS KITCHENS

Toss it: fingerling potatoes, Terra Dolce Farms olive oil (Lyons, GA), lemon rind and juice, Dijon mustard, chopped arugula, kalamata olives, chopped parsley/basil/chives from Peachtree Road Farmers Market.

What the judges said: olives were a nice surprise, could use a bit more punch, a smart alternative to a heavy yellow potato salad, very inviting presentation, loved the honey, perfectly paired with the H&F pita Get one: We had to whip up one more salad when one of our throw-down chefs had to bow out from the tasting at the last minute. (We wish her luck with her new baby!)

For this salad, we simply suggest you substitute out a vinaigrette for any mayonnaise in your favorite potato salad recipe. This will lighten the caloric punch and give you a new lease on your summer picnic array. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the recipe on our Facebook page this month. Share yours, too!

Giving back: Intown Collaborative Ministries Food Pantry, Blue Heron Nature Preserve CONTINUED >

SUMMER SALADS (CONTINUED)

Quinoa Salad CHEF LINDEN SAMPSON

Mandarin Oriental Atlanta Toss it: quinoa, dried cranberries, apricot, arugula, dressing is white balsamic, garnish: magenta mixed greens with balsamic reduction.

What the judges said: creamier than expected, offered a real pop of flavor throughout the dish, must have been healthy but tasted extravagant, loved the corn.

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The Breads

Black Sesame Crackers: black sesame seeds worked into the dough before it is rolled and baked to a crispy cracker. Paired with Smoked Chicken paleo salad.

Deli Rye baguette: classic rye filled with caraway seed, perfect way to enhance any salad!

Sour Cherry Pecan Pain au Levain Baguette: Mild sourdough studded with plump tart cherries and pecans. Paired with the Georgia Kale Salad.

Brioche Silver Dollar: petite ping-pong sized brioche rolls. Paired with Hawaiian Chicken Salad.

Pita: classic fluffy Mediterranean flat bread.

Semolina Sesame baguette: made from durum wheat flour and coated in sesame seed before baking to produce a nutty flavor H&F Bread Co. was founded in 2008 by Chef Linton Hopkins to produce handmade, delicious artisanal bread, baked fresh and delivered daily, for his two restaurants, Restaurant Eugene and Holeman and Finch Public House. This bread quickly caught the attention of Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary community and demand grew the business into the fully functional wholesale bakery it is today, delivering fresh bread and pastry to hundreds accounts citywide. Shop the bakery at 1401 Ellsworth Ind Blvd, 404.350.8877. HFBreadCo.com

Meet the Judges

Pictured, from left, are Robert Lowe, general manager, Mandarin Oriental Atlanta; Chris Economy, The Eye Gallery; Princeton Review; Cheri Mason Lewis and Laura Ross, Marcus Jewish Community Center; Caroline Mealor, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities; Michelle Dixie, H&F Bread Co; Shannon Courtney, ARMHC; SD Davis, Forunato Funds; Tomer Barash, MJCCA Many thanks, too, to the gracious staff at Mandarin Oriental Atlanta.

Your Neighbor Rendering of the new Peachtree Dunwoody Ronald McDonald House

Home Sweet Ronald McDonald House ATLANTANS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR FAMILIES WITH ILL AND INJURED CHILDREN ARTICLE BRINA POTVIN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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arcia and Howard Rohan have been residents of Brookhaven for more than 35 years. They have three children and live in a blossoming neighborhood. But when their 18-year-old son Jason was in a head-on car accident in 1990, their lives changed forever.

“One moment the world is one way, the way it’s supposed to be, and the next moment your life is turned upside down,” Marcia says. “Although the accident happened 25 years ago and Jason is doing well today, the emotion of it never completely fades. It’s raw, real and I can bring myself right back to that night."

Jason was the third child in the Rohan’s neighborhood to suffer from a brain injury during a span of nine months. Their community was shaken, but the Rohan’s were overwhelmed with how supportive their community remained. “The two other families encouraged and uplifted us during our experience and we were able to do the same for them,” describes Marcia. “Because of the impact our support system had on us, we wanted to do the same for others.”

Not long after Jason’s accident, the Rohan’s fulfilled their promise to help others by becoming volunteers at the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House on Peachtree Dunwoody Road near Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. The Peachtree Dunwoody location is one of Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities’ (ARMHC) two Houses that provide accommodations and support services for families with ill and injured children. Since the Rohan’s first volunteered in 2004, their story has become a beacon of hope at the House. They empathize with the families and understand that words like cancer, accident, or transplant are words

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that change a child’s life as well as the lives of the entire family.

“My own family’s experience has helped me remember that bad days happen but it makes the victories all the more meaningful,” Marcia says. “We love being able to laugh, cry, and celebrate with the families at ARMHC. It’s a safe haven for them to be exactly where they are, deal with their circumstances in the ways that feel most natural to them, but most importantly, to be together.”

The day that Marcia and Howard first walked into the Ronald McDonald House, they knew it was where they were meant to serve. Today, they can be found making a meal for the families and sharing the joys of being a volunteer. Although the families at the Houses are experiencing devastating circumstances, they are encouraged and uplifted by volunteers like Marcia and Howard. When Marcia encourages others to volunteer for one of the Houses, she tells them, “It’s a happy place.”

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the House. They help support worried parents so they can focus on what matters most, the health of their child. Currently, ARMHC needs individual or group volunteers to prepare meals or host activities for the families. There are also many wish-list items and registry needs to help furnish and stock the new Peachtree Dunwoody House, which is on track to open to families late this year.

For too long, limited capacity at the former 11-bedroom House on Peachtree Dunwoody Road forced ARMHC to turn away many families who were counting on a "home away from home" during a critical time in their lives. With the generous support of the local

Atlanta community and beyond, an $18.5 million capital campaign was completed to fundraise and build a new House that will serve thousands more families for decades to come. It will feature 31 guest rooms with private baths, full ADA accessibility, a sustainable design built to LEED standards, a kitchen with dining areas and an innovative, indoor tree house to aid in healing through play.

“This new House will dramatically increase our impact and nearly triple our capacity to provide a welcoming home for families whose children are battling life threatening medical conditions,” says Beth Howell, president and CEO of Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. “The quality of healthcare in Atlanta will improve as thousands more families in crisis will have a place to stay together and heal together.”

When completed, the new Peachtree Dunwoody Ronald McDonald House will empower families and children for successful outcomes by addressing their unique needs and sustaining them in the midst of difficult circumstances. For more information on volunteering at the Peachtree Dunwoody House, please contact Volunteer Services Manager, Cat Lewis, at catherine.lewis@armhc.org. To contribute items that will help make this new House a “home” to the families it serves, visit ARMCH.org

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Driver’s Notebook

Think Big and Go Small!

THE 2015 MINI COOPER S HARDTOP 4 DOOR EFFORTLESSLY IMPRESSES ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MINI COOPER

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he growing legion of Mini Cooper fans and those intrigued by the hatchback’s extraordinarily muscular physique were further won over when Mini Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door was finally introduced. The Minis have always— and justly—boasted about their “go-kart” feel resulting from it nimble drive, impressive sport suspension, and a haymaker of a punch that left virtually nothing to be desired thanks to its 2.0-liter, 189 horsepower engine.

Getting this Moonwalk Gray Metallic-hued model with a welcomed six-speed Getrag manual transmission (an option that is unfortunately becoming more extinct in the auto world); Sport seats; an Electronic Braking System; five-passenger seating; and three different

driving modes (Sport, Mid, and Green) as standards totaling $25,100 made us already click heels. And don’t forget the signature oversized dial centered on the console and glowing lights that subtly change colors depending on the drive modes and climate control.

However, the optional, yet strongly recommended Sport ($1,250), Media, Cold Weather, Sport and Premium Packages delivered numerous enhancements including 17-inch alloys; racing stripes; keyless entry; LED fog/ headlights; enhanced Bluetooth and USB connection; a rear view camera; power folding mirrors; iDrive system; a panoramic sunroof; and optimal sound by Harman/Kardon to name a few made the drive blissful—but

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Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Perimeter North Properties Neighborhood

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BA

1/2BA

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Closed Price

% SP DOM*

Chastain North

5

5

1

$1,750,000

$1,600,000

91.42

193

Chastain

5

5

1

$1,475,000

$1,400,000

94.91

17

Buckhead

5

4

2

$1,250,000

$1,175,000

94

26

Buckhead

5

5

1

$1,175,000

$1,075,000

91.48

93

Chastain

5

3

1

$950,000

$930,000

97.89

4

Buckhead

4

5

0

$750,000

$720,000

96

25

Chastain

4

3

1

$739,900

$690,000

93.25

33

Dunwoody

5

4

1

$750,000

$623,000

83.06

269

Buckhead

4

3

0

$535,000

$505,000

94.39

59

Dunwoody

5

4

1

$579,000

$535,000

92.4

46

Dunwoody

4

3

0

$525,000

$500,000

95.23

13

Dunwoody

5

4

1

$559,000

$467,500

83.63

88

Sandy Springs

4

4

1

$475,000

$455,000

95.78

18

Dunwoody

5

2

1

$475,000

$440,000

92.63

75

Sandy Springs

5

3

1

$432,900

$432,900

100

11

Sandy Springs

5

3

0

$389,000

$400,000

102.82

4

Dunwoody

4

2

1

$369,900

$370,000

100.02

7

Dunwoody

3

3

0

$339,900

$322,500

94.88

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Lifestyle Calendar

July JULY 2 DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS BROOK RUN PARK

Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays is a partnership between Dunwoody Homeowners Association, Redbird Events and the City of Dunwoody. In 2015, Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays will be held every Thursday at Brook Run Park through October. Please check the Facebook page for the most up-to-date event information. If you are a food truck vendor and would like to participate, please call 404.754.3211. DunwoodyGA.org

JULY 4 HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET 6100 LAKE FORREST DRIVE, SANDY SPRINGS

Every Saturday morning, join neighbors and friends for this wellloved weekly event, bringing fresh and organic produce, pasture-raised meat, pork and dairy products, specialty food items, and much more directly to Sandy Springs every Saturday, April November. The market features over 50 vendors, live music, and always fresh, local, fun! HeritageSandySprings.org

JULY 4 DUNWOODY FOURTH PARADE MOUNT VERNON AND JETT FERRY

Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Crier Newspaper will host the annual Fourth of July Parade featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities.

Last year the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 32,000 spectators! This year's theme is Honoring Our Educational Stars. Please contact Pam Tallmadge at 770-354-7653 to help. DunwoodyGa.org

JULY 4 4TH AT LENOX LENOX SQUARE

For over half a century, Lenox Square has celebrated red, white and blue in grand tradition with activities for the entire family. This year’s activities will include the largest fireworks display in the Southeast, musical entertainment and food concessions. For the second year, Lenox Square will host its talent search, 'Atlanta's Next Star,' where the crowned winner will perform in front of crowds filled with family and friends.

JULY 8

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New York Times Bestselling Author Daniel Silva presents his newest spy novel, The English Spy. First there was The English Assassin.

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Then The English Girl. Now, Daniel Silva’s The English Spy promises a thrilling ride you will never forget! Compelling, passionate, haunting, brilliant: these are the words that have been used to describe the work of Daniel Silva, the award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 18 books. The Daniel Silva event will be in conversation with Nadia Bilchik, Host/Producer, CNN/New Day Sunday. AtlantaJCC.org

JULY 12 CONCERTS BY THE SPRINGS: THE TAMS 6110 BLUESTONE ROAD, SANDY SPRINGS

The summer heat welcomes beach music legends The Tams, entertaining and thrilling audiences for over 40 years, and known for such hits as "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy", "What Kind of Fool", and "I've Been Hurt", The Tams have had 2 Gold Records, and 1 Platinum Single. Picnics and coolers welcome. Slope’s BBQ, Wholly Pops, beer, wine and drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission. HeritageSandySprings.org

JULY 17 - 25 GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR HIAWASSEE

Look forward to the 65th annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer! Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class musical performances, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia’s rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com

JULY 25 ANNUAL CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER SUMMER SPLASH POWERS ISLAND

Bring your kayak or raft and beat the heat with a six-mile float along the Chattahoochee River during the annual Summer Splash in July.

After completing the float, enjoy an afternoon of live music, food and fun for the entire family during festivities at Powers Island.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS Sandy Springs Hospitality Group (770) 206-1436 visitsandysprings.org

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HOME SERVICES Buckhead Turfcare (770) 452-1075 buckheadturfcare.com

Closets by Design Atlanta (770) 418-2112 closetsbydesign.com KTM ROOFING (678) 565-7663 ktmroofing.com Overhead Garage Co. (404) 872-3667 overheaddooratlanta.com

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Parting Thoughts

I Live Next Door to What’s-His-Name WORDS JIM COSGROVE

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his month is our street’s annual block party. What shall we bring? Something meatless, of course.

Fortunately there are other vegetarians on our street, so we don’t feel like complete odd balls. But the only way we found that out was by attending a previous block party. That’s where we found out that we have Presbyterians and Libertarians and a few septuagenarians on the block. There’s a band leader, a drama professor, a fudge maker, a former teacher-of-the-year, a cartoonist and two stay-at-home dads. It’s amazing what you can learn about your neighbors when you venture out the front door and share a meal together.

Living in the suburbs, we have, by design, bought into a more private back porch culture. It’s a different world from the front porch/front stoop culture of my youth where, for better or worse, we knew our neighbors and most of their business.

While visiting Mexico many years ago, I met a man who was fascinated by American culture. He said, “I hear that in the U.S. you can live next door to people for 20 years and never speak to them. Is that really true?”

“Yep,” I said. “Sad, but true.”

In our current back porch world, if you play it right, you could leave your home in the morning, get into your car in the garage, drive to work, park in another garage and return home in the evening without having to see or talk to a neighbor. And, as a bonus,

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you wouldn’t have to encounter nature either, as you’d be safely encased in a temperature-controlled environment from your bedroom to your cubicle, while traveling on paved surfaces. A person could go months or years without actually touching the earth.

This is fascinating and mind-blowing all at once.

But the block party gives us an excuse to be civil humans.

And we all know that everyone else has plastered on their smiles and is thinking the same things, like “I’m supposed to know you, but I can’t remember your name.” Thank goodness our neighbor Bob (who organizes the shindig every year) provides nametags, because it’s hard to remember these folks you only see once a year.

Now I’m not condoning alcohol as a sure-fire way to goose things up, but a few years ago we brought beer to share – the first time anyone had dared such a thing! What happened next was like the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Pretty soon bottles seemed to appear from nowhere. People stayed later that year than they had ever stayed before. When we cleaned up, there were far more bottles than the six we brought.

And even if the conversations hover around the mundane – who moved in and who moved out to the latest remodeling project to what so-and-so is doing to keep the rabbits out of her hostas – just bear with it, because you not only might learn something, you just might enjoy yourself.

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