Tips and Trades
Have an interesting tip for your neighbors? Have something to trade or a skill to offer? This is where we list all of the little items of interest that neighbors used to exchange at the general store. Think of this page as your virtual community bulletin board.
Looking for toddle bike - and items to loan to grandparents
Submitted by Jean Carr
March 22, 2011
Neighbor Jean Carr is looking to purchase a used bike with training wheels for a 4 or 5 year old BOY. Good condition - to be kept at Granma's house. Please email Jean Carr at jeanmaw@bellsouth.net if you have one or call 404-323-3334.
She also has pac 'n play, stoller, baby car seat, and high chair if any other grandparents need to borrow when having family visit.
Looking for running partners
Submitted by Nicolien Eckelboom
September 3, 2009
Who wants to join me with in following a beginner’s runners schedule? Starting off with walking, picking up the pace, adding some jogging and eventually able to run for quite a distance.
I was thinking of Wednesdays at 8.00 PM and Saturdays at 9.00 AM (or do you have another option)?
There are numerous websites with training schedules; I’ll find a good one (maybe like http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). Hopefully we can make a group and always meet at the same location. That way, even in all kinds of weather, there will always be someone to run with.
I’ve done this before, and with some dedication, it is a very easy way to get in great shape. Basic rule: you should be able to talk throughout the run. If you can’t, you’re short of breath and have started off too fast. Your body rebels and you want to quit. No fun.
Please e-mail me if you are interested. Nicolien.eckelboom@gmail.com
Nicolien Eckelboom
1520 Withmere Close
Home: 770 396 8999
Student help wanted for computer work
Submitted by Renee Walkup
If you have a computer-savvy person between 17-22 in your house who would like to make some extra money working a few extra hours, please have him/her call me at: 404 271.7438. The work entails posting articles on websites and some data entry. Student should be responsible, reliable, and creative.
Summer reading list for rising 6th through 8th graders
Submitted by Wendy Yip
Peachtree Charter Middle School has published their summer reading list for rising 6th through 8th graders. Even if you do not have students at PCMS, this is a great resource for all rising middle schoolers.
Frugal, Environmentally Friendly Tips
Submitted by Wendy Yip
There are some useful ideas at http://www.walletpop.com/economizer/your-frugal-tips, especially for environmentally friendlier cleaning.
Neighborhood China
The neighborhood owns twelve place settings of dinner plates, salad plates, glassware, and flatware, cups, and saucers.
If you are interested in borrowing the china for a home event please contact Sally Abele @ 770-522-0029.
Two great internet sites for kids to learn "Why
does it do that?"
Submitted by Tracey Jennings & Chrissa
Hammond
While finding a site that explains (in a manner suitable for kindergarteners) how elevators work and came across two wonderful websites that you might enjoy:
Read the paper, then give to the shelter!
Dekalb County Animal Services officials are looking for help obtaining old newspapers to line cages. Papers may be left in the lobby or just outside the front door of the Animal Shelter at 845 Camp Road.
To contribute a large amount of papers or to set up a drop-off schedule, call Sheryl Elliott at 404-294-3090.
Please pick up after your dog
Please remember that when walking your dog it is absolutely necessary to pick up your dog’s feces, regardless if it is in a neighbor’s yard or in an open area, e.g. DCFW entranceway. By picking up after your dog you are not only being respectful of your neighbors’ property, you are also keeping our neighborhood looking beautiful & clean.
If you have any comments and/or suggestion on how to ensure that all feces is cleaned up, please contact a board member to discuss. Thank you.