Calendar of Activities
Flyers will be distributed prior to each event with details. It's a wonderful way to socialize with your neighbors!!
DCFW NEEDS YOU!!!
The DCFW Activities Committee plans a variety of events for our community throughout the year. Last year, we added a Movie Night, Halloween Party, Wine Tasting, Ice Cream Party and National Night Out Block Party.
Help is always needed in preparation for the events, so if you are interested in assisting please contact Social Committee Chairs Nicolien Eckelboom and Julie Erickson.
Upcoming Events
DCFW Chili Cook-off
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
3:30 - 5:30pm
It’s that time of year again. Please come For The Annual D.C.F.W. Chili Cook-off at the home of Sally and Kenneth Abele (1523 Summerset Drive).
Bring your best chili (and enough to share) in a crock pot, along with any “fixings” you’d like to enhance your recipe. Everyone will taste each other’s chili, and vote to decide which is the most unusual, spiciest, and best-all-around. We’ll provide the drinks (no BYOB!), salad, cornbread, sweets, paper goods, and prizes for the winners.
Please send a check, made payable to D.C.F.W., to the above address, for $5 per person, to cover the party’s expenses. Thank you…we hope you’ll come!
DCFW Progressive Dinner
Saturday, February 25th
SAVE THE DATE!
This year’s DCFW Progressive Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 25th. We would love everyone to join us for this fabulous annual event. Good food and a good time will be had by all! Spend time with both new and long-time neighbors.
We will meet together at one house for appetizers, break into smaller groups at multiple houses for the main course and then reconvene for dessert at the end of the evening.
We are just forming this year’s committee to select the theme and menu. We would love your input. If you would like to volunteer for this event (either for the committee or as a host home), please contact:
Peggi Stone or
Robin Zusmann
peggistone@comcast.net
robinz@mindspring.com
(770) 393-0265 (770) 393-4346
Upcoming Events in 2012
April: Spring Egg Hunt
May: Wine Tasting
May: Movie Night
August: Ice-Cream Social
September: Newcomers' Dinner
October 31st: Halloween Block Party
November: Wine Sampling and Exchange
December: Christmas Caroling
December: Luminaries
Do you have an idea for a neighborhood event? We welcome your suggestions. Please contact Nicolien at Nicolien.eckelboom@gmail.com.
Past Events
- Luminaries
December 24th
It didn't rain until early morning, and participation was very high, making for a beautiful night. Thanks to Michele Williams for coordinating the luminaries again this year. - Caroling
December 18, 2012
Pictures coming soon. - Halloween Block Party
October 31st, 2011
Click here for pictures! - Newcomers' Event
October 14th, 2011
Champagne and desert Chez Alexandro. - Movie Night
September 24th, 2011
Click here for pictures! - Wine Tasting, "The King and Queen of
Wines"
May 6th, 2011 - Spring Egg Hunt
April 17th, 2011
Click here for pictures! - DCFW Progressive Dinner
March 26, 2011
I hope you all had as much fun as we did on Saturday night. Thank you especially to our hosts (the Andersons for appetizers, the Dangs, the Eckelbooms, the Hammonds and the Jennings for dinner, and the Stones for dessert). We could not have pulled this off without the fabulous group effort by everyone. I heard nothing but fun times at each house.
What a great way for us to get to know our neighbors better. The hair, chains, scarves and go-go boots were all fabulous. Thanks for getting in the spirit of the evening. This may be hard to top next year, but we’ll have to try! Take care and thanks for making this the best neighborhood to live in!
-Robin Zusmann
Click here for fabulous pictures
Click here for the recipes - DCFW Chili Cookoff
January 30th, 2011
A great time was had by all, as usual, at the Annual DCFW Chili Cook-off held at the Abeles' house Sunday afternoon, January 30th, 2011! With 30 of our DCFW friends, we enjoyed dips, chips, salad, desserts, wine, beer, and, of course, chili! The best part (besides tasting all the wonderful chili recipes) was visiting with neighbors old and new!
This year, for our 2011 cook-off, our winners were Dennis Kim for the Best Overall category, with his "Keep the Bathroom Fan On" chili; Most Original chili was the "Chili Con Trace Loco Pollo" from Deanna and Jim Anderson; and the Spiciest award went to Lindsay and Mike Malenke, with their "Smoked Brisket Chili". Each winner was awarded movie passes...so a date night is sure to be coming soon!
Kenneth and Sally Abele would like to thank everyone for their coming and participation (for all those who brought chili and other goodies)! We look forward to next year's chili party
Click here for pictures! - Luminaries 2010
December 24, 2010
For once, we had beautiful weather and the luminaries were beautiful. - Halloween Block Party and Costume Contest
October 31, 2010
Click here for pictures! - Newcomers Cocktail Party
September 24th, 2010 - DCFW End of Summer Ice Cream Social
August 7, 2010
Click here for pictures. - DCFW Wine Tasting: South Africa ...
Australia ... What's the Difference?
May 1st, 2010
The wine tasting went off without a hitch, luckily. It was touch and go for a while there due to the weather. The Kentucky Derby race added a touch of exhilaration as Super Saver won the day. The social mixer of appetizers and sparkling wine provided plenty of opportunities for neighbors to mingle and get in the mood for the serious business of wine tasting.
Overall, the contrast of South Africa and Australia came down to terroir and their use of oak. We had 6 whites and 5 reds in the tasting. I took a few notes to share (see the website Wine Corner). If they are helpful, great. The reality is that this gave everyone the chance to try wines in a very friendly and unintimidating atmosphere. All wines were under $15 and locally sourced from retailers close by to home.
If anyone remembers additional notes, please pass them along. The last point to remember is that if you enjoyed the wine, it does not matter as much the price or opinions of experts. Drink and enjoy with the fellowship of others. Thanks to all for a very fun evening. - Spring Egg Hunt 2010
March 31st, 2010
Despite the rain delay, the neighborhood had a successful Spring Egg Hunt at the Wilkinsons. Pictures posted! Please submit your photos now for the photo gallery! - DCFW Progressive Dinner 2010
March 8th, 2010
Kudos to Peggi Stone, Robin Zussman, and Deanna Anderson for orchestrating the wildly successful DCFW Progressive Dinner Party.
Neighbors gathered for "A Taste of Sunny Spain" at the homes of our gracious hosts: Chrissa and Gary Hammond, Melissa and Derek Hummel, Elizabeth and Hoang Dang, Sandra Salem and Mark Mandeville, Jean and Gregg Brummer, and Michelle and Jon Spitz.
Guests enjoyed a Spanish Feast including Ceviche, Chicken and Shrimp Barcelona, Gazpacho, Tres Leches Cake, Dulce de Leche, and Sangria.
Click here to see some of this year's recipes. - DCFW Chili Cookoff 2010
January 31st, 2010
A great time was had with a huge turnout and lots of fire-breathing options. - Luminaries, 2009
December 24th, 2009
The rain dampened the luminary display again this year, but there were still a few nice pictures before the deluge began.
Click here for pictures! - Halloween Pizza Party and Costume Contest
October 31st, 2009
Click here for pictures! - Newcomers' Dinner
October 23rd, 2009 - DCFW's 2nd Annual Screen on the Green
August 7th, 2009
Thanks to all of you who helped to make our 2nd annual movie night a success. Special thanks to Scott Wilkinson and Gail Jones for constructing the movie screen, and to Gary and Chrissa Hammond for the projector and invaluable tech support.
Jean—thank you for your recruiting efforts, and many thanks to all of you for spending the evening with us! - Wine Tasting
May 9th, 2009
Old World vs. New World. - Spring Egg Hunt
March 29th, 2009
Unseasonably chilly temperatures did not deter the children of DCFW from zealously hunting for treat-filled eggs at the Annual Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29th. Christine and Stephen Bye graciously opened their home and surrendered their yard for the afternoon as families gathered for the annual event.
After collecting their eggs, the children ran inside to warm up and unveil their treasures while the adults mingled over cocktails and munchies. Many thanks to the Bye family for inviting all the mud-laden little ones and their grown-up counterparts into their lovely home.
Click here for pictures. - Progressive Dinner
March 7, 2009
This year’s Progressive Dinner theme was “A March Night on the Mediterranean”. All of the recipes have been posted on the Recipe Exchange page. - The Annual DCFW Chili Cookoff
January 22, 2009
Over 10 types of chili and delectable side dishes made for another successful chili cookoff in DCFW. Congratulations to the winners!
Click here for pictures. - Luminaries 2008
December 24, 2008
Over 100 residents participated this year. Despite the rain, the view was magical. - A Caroling Party
December 14th, 2008 - Halloween Block Party
October 31st, 2008
An annual event greatly anticipated by kids and parents alike. Kudos to Spitz and gang (all the wonderful volunteers).
Click here for pictures. - Newcomers Cocktail Party
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
5-7 pm
D'Vine Wine Bar, Dunwoody
Click here for pictures - DCFW National Night Out Celebration
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.