HEAD = New Halloween Party Location a Great Success

 

On October 31, hundreds of kids, parents, and other neighbors flocked to the East Brookhaven Drive/Lakehaven Drive/Davidson Avenue triangles to enjoy food, music, and Halloween games and activities. The Historic Brookhaven Halloween Party’s new location was a big success, as families then ventured up and down East Brookhaven and Lakehaven Drives between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. for trick or treating.

 

Atlanta police blocked the streets from East Club Lane, around the triangles, and then up to Club Drive. Residents from across the neighborhood donated money to fund the costs of the officers’ time, DJ, and activities. Justine Regnier spearheaded the party’s move and organization.

 

Residents of East Brookhaven, many who are now empty nesters, thoroughly enjoyed having so many trick-or-treaters on their street. “That was crazy fun,” said Stefanie Winborne. “I’d love for it to be on our street every year.”

 

One neighbor estimated giving out 250 candy bars. Another gave out pieces from giant Costco bags and ran out by 7:05 p.m.

 

“I loved it,” said Dr. E.J. Aspuru. “So many kids!”

 

HEAD = Little Nancy Creek Park Fall Concert

 

A pumpkin patch, live band, food truck and King of Pops cart, balloon artist, and face painter – all the right ingredients to create a fabulous family evening at Little Nancy Creek Park’s annual Fall Concert. Friday night, October 20, about 300 Historic Brookhaven residents and folks from neighboring areas enjoyed the sounds of the Marietta-based Cody Marlowe Band while picnicking on the park’s lawn.   

 

Historic Brookhaven resident Cathy Boston and her luxury real estate firm In Home sponsored the evening and provided free pumpkins for the pumpkin patch. “Our Fall Concert was a tremendous success with a great turnout from our neighbors,” said Cathy. “Little Nancy Creek Park has added so much to our neighborhood. I feel privileged to host events like this in the fall and spring and spend time seeing everyone.”

 

HEAD = New Events Group Moves Forward with Monthly Meetings and Speakers

 

Looking for a way to meet more neighbors and enjoy a social night out? If so, the Ladies of Historic Brookhaven Social Club might be the right group for you. Each month, the club will meet in neighbor homes to hear from a guest speaker and talk about upcoming events.

 

Hunters Brook Court resident Rebecca Webb hosted the November meeting. Speaker Elizabeth Ryll from Bizzy Lizzy spoke about Thanksgiving table decorating and easy fall flower arrangements.

 

The club, which began in October and is a reorganization of the Women of Historic Brookhaven group, welcomes women of all ages and stages of life. It works in tandem with the neighborhood Friends group (which supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta) and the Historic Brookhaven Neighborhood Association to put on events such as the Halloween and Street Parties and Mailbox Brigade. The group has discussed other events, such as monthly Bunko and wine tastings, but for now is focusing on established events and monthly meetings with guest speakers.

 

Justine Regnier and Rebecca Webb are spearheading the social club. Watch for neighborhood emails about upcoming meetings and activities.

 

HEAD = Chili Cookoff! East Brookhaven Neighbors Test their Cooking Skills

 

About 30 adults and kids gathered Sunday evening, November 5, in the driveway of Stephanie and Ryan Cone. Instead of the traditional cookout or pizza party, this fall’s gathering for East Brookhaven Drive residents who live between the Lakehaven triangle and Club Drive intersection was a chili cookoff.

 

Six residents presented their favorite recipe in a blind taste testing. Entries varied from turkey chili to a beanless variety to a two-meat version. Megan Filipovic’s turkey chili won with more than twice the votes of the nearest contender.

 

The annual triangle-to-triangle gathering was organized by Stefanie Winborne, Stephanie Cone, and Megan. In addition to chili with all the fixings, neighbors enjoyed baked goods (including Don Schultz’s crowd-favorite chocolate chip cookies) and kid fare.

 

HEAD = Williamsons Host Holy Innocents 3rd Grade Parent Party

 

On Saturday evening, November 4, Paula and Bruce Williamson wowed 65 parents from the Holy Innocents (HI) Episcopal School’s third-grade class with a Spanish-themed evening that included a paella chef and singer. The grade-level parent party was held at the Williamson’s Carter Drive home.

 

In addition to paella chef Alejandro Montes Granada’s feast prepared on-site, the Williamsons served empanadas from Belen de la Cruz at Chattahoochee Food Works, charcuterie and hummus boards from CheeseMe, custom cookies with the Holy Innocents emblem and “class of 2033” from I Canita Cake in Roswell, sangria, and more.

 

As an added treat, the Williamsons hired singer Adam Komesar, a Sinatra-style crooner and Friday-night favorite at nearby F&B Atlanta, to entertain the crowd. “When entertaining, I always like to have something different,” says Paula. “I thought a singer would be a great idea because Adam walks around and interacts and will give someone a little twirl.”

 

Paula and Bruce’s son Rex is one of 79 third graders at HI. Their son Charlie also attends HI as a fifth-grader and daughter Mia is in sixth grade at St. Martin’s Episcopal School.