Michael Jones Mural Commences

August 15, 2015

In February the Westview Community Organization (WCO) had the opportunity to apply for an art grant from the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. In turn the WCO approached artist Michael Jones, a Westview resident, to work on a project that could be enjoyed by the public. With the permission of the property owner it was decided to put a mural at the corner of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd and East Ontario Avenue. After going through all the proper channels required to put up a public mural in the City of Atlanta Michael Jones was finally able to commence on the project on July 8th. The project work will span over the course of approximately 8 weeks.

To learn more about Michael Jones read about the art auction he participated in December 2014, and check out his artist website, 75 Mixed Medium.

National Night Out

July 30, 2015

National Night Out 2015 Join your neighbors for food, school supplies, an art show and more as we unite against crime in the community!

POTLUCK

The Grill Masters from the 1600 Block of South Olympian Way and crew will be cooking!

Free food and drinks are being served and this is a potluck event. To ensure all may partake bring your own special dish to share! All items are welcome: ice, drinks, chips, buns, hot dogs, burgers (meat or veggie), cups, plates, napkins, utensils, coal, or lighter fluid. We will have a veggie grill or two going too! If you don’t care to cook and want to share items to be cooked, that works too!

TALENT SHOW

Additional activities include a talent show featuring participants from the 2015 Westview STEAM Empowerment Camp and you are invited to perform too.

Acknowledgments of those community heroes who have made the camp successful for a third straight year will be a highlight of the festivities. T-shirts and other art items will be auctioned off with proceeds going to next year’s camp or other youth driven activities.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

School supplies and back packs will given out while they last. Please donate any supplies to fill those book back packs.

VOLUNTEERS

To be a part of the Host team please contact Bruce Williams at 404-447-5804.

HISTORY
National Night Out, ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime,’ was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) in 1984 to prevent crime, drugs and violence in cities across America. That first year, 400 communities in 23 states participated in National Night Out. Nationwide, 2.5 million Americans took part in 1984. National Night Out now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.

ABOUT NNO
National Night Out is designed to:

Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

INFO
More information about National Night Out can be found at http://www.nationalnightout.org.

BeltLine Atlanta Streetcar Vehicle Support Facilities

May 28, 2015

Study Group Meetings: Atlanta Streetcar Vehicle Support Facilities
Join us at one of these three upcoming study group meetings to discuss possible locations for Atlanta Streetcar support facilities.

What: Westside + Southwest Study Group
When: Thursday, May 28, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kipp Strive Academy, 1444 Lucille Avenue SW, 30310

Atlanta BeltLine Southwest 5K

May 28, 2015

Come run along the Southwest of the Atlanta BeltLine!

Check out the progress of the Westside Trail at the Run.Walk.GO! Southwest 5K on July 11, 2015! Run/walk through historic West End and Westview neighborhoods, and gather your friends, coworkers, running club, neighbors, or coworkers to compete for the $500 cash purse in our team challenge.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2015, 7:30 a.m.
Where: Gordon White Park, 1350 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, 30310
Cost: Early bird cost – $30; Regular price – $35; Day of race – $40

Learn more & register: http://beltline.org/programs/better-you/running-series/2015-southwest-5k/

Westview Community Organization Meeting

May 8, 2015