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Patch Asks: How Do You Beat the Heat Wave

Check out how Brookhaven locals stay cool in the 100-plus heat index Atlanta weather

Atlanta summers are known to be hot, but a heat dome parked over the eastern United States is turning the typical sweaty, sticky experience of a hot summer day into a potentially deadly one. Heat indices well above the 100s make daily activities like walking your pet, yard work, and exercising easy ways to overheat and possibly suffer from heatstroke. This week's Patch Asks features how a few Brookhaven locals cope with the temperatures, including a few tips on proper precautions for pets and children. How do you beat the heat?

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Get Out! Weekend Planner

Patch Get Out: Carnival, Meet Barbie, and Get Running!

There's plenty of fun for the young, old, divas, runners, carnival lovers, and more this weekend in Brookhaven!

1. OLA Spring Stampede 5K/Fun Run/Tot Trot Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church is hosting it's second annual Spring Stampede this Friday. If you're feeling athletic, do the whole 5k, or jog along to the one mile Fun Run. There's also a Tot Trot just for the kiddies! Open to all! When: Date: April 29, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Where: Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 1350 Hearst Drive NE, Atlanta GA  30319 Contact: 404-606-2215 khall@olaspringstampede.org Price: $20.00 Info: 1 mile starts at 6:15, 5K at 6:45 and Tot Trot will follow the 5K. Great prizes for winners, medals for 1st-3rd place in 14 age groups. Plenty of food, fluids and entertainment after the race. All registered runners will be entered into the raffle: …

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Get Out! Weekend Planner

Patch Get Out: It's all about Easter! Egg hunts! Art and music, too.

Choose from several Easter celebrations, The Little House of Art, and the Georgia Philharmonic this weekend with Patch Get Out!

1. CANVAS PARTY CLASS The kids can mingle to music and make like little Picassos at this party for ages 7-12 at The Little House of Art. WHERE: The Little House of Art, 1418 Dresden Dr NE Ste 110, Atlanta, GA 30319 WHEN: April 22, 2011 / May 6, 2011 / May 20, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. COST: $25 per artist, Bring a friend and make it $20 per artist! CONTACT: 404-814-1910 Limited space Available! please RSVP, http://www.thelittlehouseofart.com 2. TGIF- PARENTS NIGHT OUT!! The Little House of Art brings kiddies another great option this weekend, and a great one for parents, too! Moms and dads can take the night off this Friday by dropping off their little artists between 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy cool art projects, music, story …

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Get Out! Weekend Planner

Patch Get Out: Benefits, Wine, Art Camp, Theatre, and Adventure!

A great variety of activities for a sunny weekend on Patch Get Out!

1. Kids SPRING BREAK Art Camp! Arrange the perfect lunchtime playdate at The Little House of Art camp! Arts, crafts, music, paint, stories, and more great stuff for an educational play experience. Bring your own lunch. Reserve now, space is limited! When: April 4th-8th!! Time: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: The Little House of ART 1418 Dresden Dr NE Ste 110, Atlanta, GA 30319 Website: http://www.thelittlehouseofart.com Contact: 404-814-1910 littlehouseofart@gmail.com  Cost: Pay by the week or day. Cost is $105 for a week or $40 for single day sign up. Age 3-6                                                                     2. Nikolai Gogol's "The Government Inspector" at Oglethorpe University Check out this modern adaptation of Nikolai …

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Viewfinder: Brookhaven

Sweet treats and familiar faces this week on Brookhaven's Viewfinder!

Cake pops are the latest craze in sweet tooth satisfaction, and Brookhaven's Starbucks in Cherokee Plaza has got them on offer. Bites of cake encased in a delectable chocolate shell, and on a stick! Good luck getting your hands on the popular birthday cake pink pop! Speaking of sweets, if you're missing the heavenly white chocolate banana creme pie once served at Hudson Grill, you can now find it at the Sugar Shack next door in Brookhaven Station. Both locations are operated by Metrotainment Cafes.  A few familiar faces also grace this week's Viewfinder. If you've ever driven down Peachtree Road past Brookhaven Station, you've seen Louis Yearby spinning that bright yellow sign for Southeast Gold Buyers. Meet Wendy Seel from the Sugar Shack…

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The Art Haven

Local art activities and exhibitions in the New Year

Brookhaven offers great options for art enthusiasts.

After spending so much time away in holiday mode, I was feeling a bit disconnected with the art scene in Brookhaven. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to begin the New Year with a quick tour of the local art hot spots to get a feel for this year's offerings in Brookhaven. My journey took me to Dresden Drive - the home of two very hip art studios with two very different missions. The very cute Little House of Art, located at 1418 Dresden Drive Suite 110 is an art studio for children ages 2 and up. Although the studio is for children only, parents are sometimes allowed to participate. Studio hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For information on upcoming events and classes, visit the website or contact Fareeza M. at …

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