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Spring Sidewalk Book Sale

Grow Your Library
Spring Sidewalk Sale
March 22-23, 2025*
Westside Market Toco Hill

Select from a wide variety of gently used books across many genres. It’s not too early to start shopping for Mother’s & Father’s Day – we have popular fiction, mysteries, science fiction, cookbooks, books about nature and pets, history, biographies and sports, coffee table books, books with decorative bindings and more.  We also have books suitable for children and young adults.

*Sidewalk Sale hours vary (11am – 5 pm Saturday, Noon – 4pm Sunday) from Westside Market’s normal store hours.  Our booth inside the Market will be open during the Market’s normal hours of operation. 

March 8, 2025 Meeting Ken Lawler Fair Districts Georgia

On Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. please join us as we meet for an informative program presented by Ken Lawler, Chair of Fair Districts Georgia. Fair Districts GA is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to encourage a fair and transparent
redistricting process in Georgia. Their focus is to fight gerrymandering, the practice of drawing legislative district lines to favor one group over another. Fair Districts Georgia’s ultimate goal is to reform Georgia’s process for drawing state and federal electoral maps.

The meeting will be held at the Aldo’s Italian Restaurant, 6690 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, 30328. Aldo’s is located on the northwest corner of Roswell Road and Abernathy Road, accessible from Abernathy Road, west of Roswell Road. While there is a newer strip mall at that intersection, Aldo’s is in a separate dark yellow stucco structure closer to the corner and has lots of free parking. There are also 2 handicapped spots in the front.
The lunch is $25.00, prix fixe, including one of 4 entrées, Aldo’s famous garlic rolls, iced tea or soft drink, tax and tip.

An Evite will be emailed to all members. As Aldo’s is normally closed for Saturday lunch and opening just for us, there is no limitation on the number they can accommodate, so feel free to invite friends, family and prospective members!

Travel Group to Visit SCADFASH Feb. 20, 2025

From AAUW Atlanta Travel Coordinator Betty Arden:

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. the Travel Group will meet at SCADFASH, 1600 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 for a guided tour of the exhibit “Dressing the Part, Costume Design for Film.”

Free parking is in the SCAD building parking deck. Take the elevator to the floor marked SCADFASH. Phone 404-253-1789.

Lunch following at the Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft, 1745 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Free parking in the lot in the front of the building. Phone 678-539-6181.

Please RSVP to Betty.

Holiday Party December 7 @ 11:30 am

AAUW ATLANTA Holiday Party
🌿🌺 It’s That Time of Year! 🌺🌿

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, December 7th at 11:30 a.m., we’ll have our annual AAUW Atlanta holiday gathering with a change this year to Roshambo Restaurant for lunch. Roshambo is in the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center and thanks to Betty Slater, home to our most successful book drop.  Kristie Scruggs, Peachtree Battle Shopping Center Senior Property Manager, will be our guest.

This year we are providing gift donations of new underwear to the residents of My Sister’s House, a residential facility for women and children, and a part of the Atlanta Mission.   If you’d like to participate, please bring unopened packages of ANY size women’s underpants and/or stretchy sports bras to the luncheon, or to the Bookroom.  My Sister’s House also urgently needs clean, used women’s winter clothing in good condition for all sizes.  We’ll be happy to collect any items you might have and deliver them.

Be on the lookout for the Holiday Party EVITE and be sure to RSVP as space is limited.

Remembering Mary Womack

Long-time AAUW Atlanta member Mary Womack  passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Her service has been confirmed for Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:00-1:00 p.m.  at Patterson’s Oglethorpe. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Arlington Cemetery.Address: H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel
4550 Peachtree Road Ne, Atlanta, GA, 30319

Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

October 19, 2024 11:00 am Meeting

Please join us as we meet for a fantastic program:  Staci Fox, President and CEO  of  Georgia Budget and Policy Institute  (GBPI)  will be discussing  Georgia’s 2025 budget changes, trends and impacts regarding taxes, education, health care, human services and criminal legal systems.  Each year, GBPI publishes the Georgia Budget Primer The Primer is GBPI’s signature annual examination of state revenues and investments. Staci will also recap Women’s Equality Day in Georgia.  
 
 
 
The meeting will be held at the Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA  30341.  There are 2 handicapped spots or drop off at the front of the building to avoid stairs.  Free parking is available at the back of the library, but the back entry requires stairs. 
 
This is the perfect opportunity to bring a guest who might be interested in AAUW so bring a friend.  Coffee, donuts and juice will be served.   Please be sure to sign up to let us know how many will attend using EVITE or an email to programs@aauwatlanta.org