December 24, 2014
This year Westview neighbors gathered at the Stokes Avenue Pocket Park on Christmas Eve once again to get in the holiday spirit by singing Christmas carols and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies.
To see photos of the Christmas caroling view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.
December 14, 2014
Local Westview artist, Michael Jones, auctioned off some of his artwork during a special Sunday brunch at Westview Pizza Café.
10% of the proceeds by both Michael Jones and Westview Pizza Café were donated to the Perdew Foundation to help work with neighborhood children.
To see photos of the art auction view the photo gallery below or visit the Westview Facebook page.
December 14, 2014
On Saturday, December 13, 2104 the Westview Community Organization held its annual holiday potluck at Fire Station 17. Young and old came together to enjoy the home cooked dishes and spend time with neighbors in a casual setting.
To see photos of the holiday potluck view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.
December 1, 2014
In December the Westview Community Organization hold elections for the following year. At the December 1, 2014 meeting the following officers were elected for 2015:
President – Ayana Gabriel
Vice President – Octavia Vogel
Secretary – David Cater
Assistant Secretary – Kiyomi Rollins
Treasurer – Kendal Carey
Assistant Treasurer – Jacinta Williams
Chaplain – Sean Wall
Parliamentarian – Elijah Tutt
Congratulations officers!
We would like to welcome the new officers that have joined the team and would like to thank the officers that have stayed on board for another year. Here is to a great 2015!
November 28, 2014
Not all neighborhood activities have to take place in the neighborhood. On a beautiful Saturday in November the Special Events Committee organized a hike for Westview neighbors at Sweetwater Creek State Park. The park is just a 20 minute drive from the neighborhood and allowed neighbors to enjoy a quick afternoon getaway while socializing with fellow residents.
To see photos of the Sweetwater Creek State Park hike view the photo gallery below or visit the Westview Facebook page.
November 26, 2014
Pathway Christian Church, Calvary United Methodist Church, the John Perdew Legacy Project, and the Westview Community Organization work in collaboration on a weekly lunch open to all persons in the community, focused on providing a meal for those in need. On November 26, 2014 a special Thanksgiving meal was served.
Video Credit: Etoria Cheeks
November 25, 2014
Westview has lost a historic landmark – an old Dairy Queen building at the corner of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd and Laurel Ave across from the Westview Cemetery. The 1956* building, which had been neglected and uninhabited for many years, was most recently sold in 2009 before being demolished over the past week. While further research is necessary to validate this information, it has been said that the building was one of the first Dairy Queen’s in Atlanta.
Former neighbors who grew up in Westview and its vicinity in the 1960s had the following memories about the historic Dairy Queen building:
“Dairy Queen near West View. Had sign on top cone with curl on top.” – L. Bradley
“B. Denson worked at this Dairy Queen after school. (1956-1960). He never could linger after school, always had to go to work. Some years later he bought it. Over time he added other Dairy Queen restaurants around metro Atlanta to his holdings.” – C. Strickland
“It was a Dairy Queen. Went there many times after visiting Westview.” – D. Butler
*Date is based on unverified tax information.
November 20, 2014
Neighbors came out in numbers for this month’s “Third Thursday Pizza” to support Westview Pizza Café on their special one-year anniversary night.
On behalf of all the Westview residents we’d like to say “THANK YOU” Westview Pizza Café for providing neighbors with a place to gather and eat!
To see photos of the Westview Pizza Cafe Anniversary event view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.
November 16, 2014
You’ve probably heard of them before – the “Little Free Library.” It is a movement that started in 2009 of little houses that are placed in front yards and neighborhood entry points throughout the country (even the world!). Neighbors can come and check out books for free with the concept “take a book, return a book.”
As of September a Westview neighbor started her very own “Westview Little Free Library” on South Gordon Street at the corner of Ontario Avenue. A whole spectrum of rotating books can be found at the little library, which is a replica of the owner’s house. The children’s books have been especially popular, so bring the kids to come check out a book. If they write down their thoughts in the “Book Blurbs” the book fairy will even write them a personal response!
The project has been such a success that other neighbors plan to place Little Free Libraries at their houses across the neighborhood.
Stay up-to-date about happenings at the Westview Little Free Library via the website: http://westviewlittlelibrary.tumblr.com
November 12, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014, marked a historic milestone for Westview and southwest Atlanta as the Atlanta BeltLine broke ground on the Westside Trail. The event brought out the Atlanta BeltLine staff, Mayor Kasim Reed and city and state officials, neighborhood residents, and a whole lot of press.
The Westside Trail will be under construction for the next two years. Once complete the 3-mile path, featuring 14-foot wide concrete multi-use trail, pedestrian lighting, security cameras, landscaping, retaining walls, and 16 access points, will run from Washington Park through Westview to Adair Park.
To see photos of the BeltLine Westside Trail Groundbreaking view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.