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Homeowner Holiday Dinner and Party
When: Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 2-4pm
Where: Marietta First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave., Marietta, 30064, 770-429-7800
What: Food, fun, and games! Santa will pay a special visit, and each child will leave with a picture and a special gift. There will be door prizes for the adults as well!
Who: For all Habitat homeowners and their children.
RSVP by November 13 to Joyia Hull
Can you sing, dance, juggle, do magic, tell jokes, play an instrument etc.?
We’re looking to have some fun at the Family Holiday Party on December 6th by showcasing Habitat’s most gifted performers!
All ages are welcome!
- Each performer will have up to three minutes.
- A grand prize will be awarded.
You must sign up before November 30th. Call or email Family Resources at 770-432-7954 or jhull@nwmetroatlantahabitat.org
Looking for some free family fun this weekend?
Cobb County will host its annual Fall Festival of Fun 4-7 pm, Saturday, October 31 at Jim Miller Park in Marietta.
The festival will feature free admission, carnival games, crafts, trick-or-treating, costume contests and hay rides.
The holidays are right around the corner and there are lots of fun things happening that you won’t want to miss! Please, take a minute and read through the information below.
Homeowner Holiday Dinner and Party
When: Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 2-4pm
Where: Marietta First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave., Marietta, 30064, 770-429-7800
What: Food, fun, and games! Santa will pay a special visit, and each child will leave with a picture and a special gift. There will be door prizes for the adults as well!
Who: For all Habitat homeowners and their children.
RSVP by November 13 to Joyia Hull
Toys for Habitat Kids!
As in years past, we will have a new toy for all of our Habitat kids ages 1-18.
Please call or email Joyia to add your name, and your children’s names and ages, to our list. Toys will be given out by Santa at the Holiday Party. If for some reason you are unable to attend the party, let us know and toys can be picked up at the Habitat office.
For the Holiday Party and toys, please RSVP by November 13 to: Joyia Hull in Family Resources at 770-432-7954 or email her at http://jhull@nwmetroatlantahabitat.org. Please let her know how many adults and children will be attending and the age/sex of the children for toys.
Annual Drawing Contest
Is there a budding artist in your family? We’re looking for Holiday related art submissions and have prizes for the winners. Habitat kids up to age 18 submit a drawing related to the theme, “Home for the Holidays.”
Contest Rules: • All artwork must address the theme, “Home for the Holidays.”• Entries must be free-hand drawings, using pen, pencil, crayon, paint or any combination of these media. • A straight edge may be used to aid in drawing a straight line. • Gluing stars or other materials to the surface is not permitted. • Use of stencils or tracing is not permitted. • Entries must be on plain white paper or poster board no larger than 9 x12. • All entries must be received in the Habitat office on or before November 27 • Name, address, and age must be included on the back of each submission.
Criteria for judging: Artistic ability and adherence to the theme. Artwork will be featured on the Habitat family website, our main Habitat website, and will be showcased throughout the holidays on a variety of Habitat related materials.
General Habitat News!
Please, please, please…if we do not have your email address, send it to us as soon as possible. It is the fastest, easiest way for us to let you know about all the good things happening at Habitat and in your community. Send your email address to http://jhull@nwmetroatlantahabitat.org. Also, be sure to check this website often for the latest on what’s happening in the Family Resources Department at Habitat.
Christian Aid Mission Partnership (C.A.M.P.) will distribute free food to the first 1,000-qualifying families, beginning at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 24th. Low-income households that qualify will receive approximately 60-plus pounds of meat, cheese and a variety of canned and dry foods. Distribution will be for residents of both Cobb and Douglas counties. There will be a strict limit of one allotment per household. Distribution will be drive-thru, so families are encouraged to have plenty of gas. The food is being provided through the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. (770) 819-0662.
Camp is located at: 6289 Veterans Memorial Highway, Building 12-A, in Austell.
Put down the scissors: Coupons are increasingly available by phone, by e-mail, online and in other digital forms. Here are hints on how to stretch your budget with the latest generation of an old standby.
SEEK: Deals are everywhere. Rather than waiting for a coupon for your favorite cereal or toilet cleaner to show up, you can find deals when you want them online.
Dozens of Web sites that are searchable by retailer and product category do some leg work for you. At www.coupons.com, www.retailmenot.com and many others, you just click on the coupon you want and print it out. Yahoo’s recently revamped deals.yahoo.com/ is similar but covers such a broad range it can be daunting to search. You can even search and buy coupons on eBay.
Services like www.cellfire.com deliver the deals you choose to your cell phone or let you upload them to your grocery store loyalty card. Also check the Web sites of companies that make your favorite products for direct offers, and check your favorite retailers’ and grocers’ sites, especially for deals on delivery or shipping.
STUDY: Numerous Web sites and blogs are dedicated to the art of couponing, finding the best deals and learning new ways to employ them. For example, www.Krazycouponlady.blogspot.com, which focuses on low-cost food shopping, outlines the policies of specific stores, highlights the best deals of the week, offers tips to beginners and encourages comments and questions from visitors.
New ways of using coupons can yield new results. For instance, if your neighborhood store is having a promotion on your favorite type of yogurt, don’t stop there. Search online for store or manufacturer coupons (remembering to look by brand and maker as well as retailer) to combine with the promotion, then check your store’s policies to maximize your savings.
SIGN UP: Get your favorite stores’ loyalty cards, which offer exclusive deals. At some retailers, cardholders also get additional coupons at the checkout or in the mail based on their purchases. Sign up for your favorite companies’ Twitter feeds, check their Facebook pages and get on their e-mail lists for deals. Some retailers offer discounts on a second purchase if you answer a survey online about your buying experience.
SHOP: Know the prices of items you typically buy: Just because you have a coupon good for one store doesn’t mean the item won’t be still cheaper elsewhere — sometimes without a coupon!
Congratulations to our October winners.
Stephanie Hollins in our Hillcrest Subdivision:
and Theresa Murphy in our Thomas St. Subdivision:
Be on the lookout for the Fall Newsletter that lists some new changes will be implementing with the Yard of the Month Program beginning in March.
Piedmont Hospital has received a grant from Susan G. Komen for the cure.
They are now providing free breast imaging services, mammograms,
ultrasound, MRI, etc. including biopsy to underserved women. Call 404-605-4427 for an appointment. Translation services are provided. Please take advantage of this life saving opportunity. Services are offered at Piedmont
Hospital in Buckhead.
Please seriously consider passing the word and maybe Save A Life!
“Thieves steal mail from postal trucks, collection boxes, apartment mailbox panels, and neighborhood delivery and collection box units. They want your checks, cash, your credit card applications, and your bank account statements.” The U.S. Postal Inspectors who investigate mail thefts, report arresting over 6,000 theft suspects last year alone.
“Mail thieves are most often looking for valuables that they can convert or trade for cash.
There are some tips residents should be aware of to minimize exposure to mail thieves.
- Use the letter slots at your post office to mail letters, or give them to a letter carrier.
- Deposit mail in blue collection boxes before the last pick up time that appears on the schedule posted on each box.
- Promptly remove mail from your mailbox after delivery, especially if you’re expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items. If you won’t be home when the items are expected, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail. Don’t leave it in your mailbox overnight.
- Don’t send cash in the mail.
- Ask your bank for “secure” checks that can’t be altered.
- If you will be away from home for more than three days, ask the Post Office to hold your mail until you return. You can initiate a mail hold at the Post Office or online at USPS.com.
If you believe your mail was stolen, report it immediately to your local postmaster or a Postal Inspector. Postal Inspectors may determine whether your problem is isolated or part of a larger mail theft problem in your neighborhood–and it may help them locate and apprehend the thieves.
You can file a mail theft report with the Postal Inspectors by calling toll-free (877) 876-2455 or complete the report online at USPS.com/postalinspectors.
“If you see anything suspicious, take down a description, a license plate number or whatever information you can gather and report it to the Post Office immediately.”
There are four events that should trigger a review of your policy:
1. When your policy comes up for renewal
Don’t just automatically send a check to your insurance company. Take the time to review your coverage and call your agent with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your homeowners insurance. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Has the company made any changes in coverage since last year?
- Does my policy now include a separate deductible for risks like hurricane or hail?
- Should I raise the deductible to save money?
- Am I taking advantage of all available discounts?
- Do I need to raise the amount of coverage for liability, personal possessions or the structure?
- Should I comparison shop for a cheaper rate?
- Do I need flood, earthquake or an umbrella policy?
2. Major purchases or alterations/improvements to your home
If you have made any major purchases, make sure that you have the proper coverage. And, don’t forget about gifts. If you have received a diamond engagement ring or if a member of your family has bought you expensive artwork or a computer, talk to your agent about either increasing the amount of insurance you have for your personal possessions or purchasing a floater/endorsement for these items. A floater will give you higher and broader coverage for these items than you have under your homeowners policy.
If you have made major improvements to your home, such as adding a new room, enclosing a porch or expanding a kitchen or bathroom, you risk being underinsured if you don’t report the increase in square footage to your insurance company. Don’t forget about new structures outside of your home. If you have built a gazebo, a new shed for your tools or installed a pool or hot tub, you need to speak to your agent. Keep receipts and records in case you need to forward copies to your company.
3. You have made your home safer
If you have installed a state-of-the art fire/burglar alarm system or upgraded your heating, plumbing or electrical system, make sure that your insurance company knows about these improvements. You may qualify for a discount.
4. Major lifestyle changes
Marriage, divorce, or adult children who move back into the family home, can all affect your homeowners insurance. When people move in or move out, they take their belongings with them. And you may need additional coverage if there is a sizable increase in the value of the belongings in your home.
If you have any questions on your homeowners insurance, contact your individual agent or the Habitat Office.
The Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services and The Center for Family Resources along with Cobb Christmas will be accepting applications for their Thanksgiving Dinner Basket and Christmas Toy Programs.
Applications will be accepted for both program
s on October 20th and 21st from 9:00 am—4:00 pm at the Cobb Civic Center. The number of applications accepted each day will be limited. Registration may close earlier than 4 pm, depending on the number of people waiting to be screened.
Applicants must be low income and live in Cobb County. Cobb Christmas applicants must have dependant children living in the household with them. There will be no verification of benefits with DFCS.
All applicants must bring the following documents:
- Picture ID such as driver’s license for the applicant
- Social Security cards or birth certificates for all household members
- Written verification of all household income fro the previous 4 weeks such as check stubs or letter from employer on letterhead
- Written verification of all unearned income such as TANF, unemployment, workman’s comp, Social Security, SSI or child support, etc.
- Verification of residency in Cobb such as a lease, utility bill in your name, etc.
Any questions about either the Thanksgiving Basket or Christmas Toys Program should be directed the Center for Family Resources at: (770) 428-2601.
Congratulations to our families that won for September!
Valerie Turner in our Whispering Glen Neigborhood!
and Kilwantae Kelly in our Hillcrest West Neighborhood!
We’re going to be making some exciting changes to the Yard of the Month program beginning next year! Look out for more details in our fall newsletter and on the blog!
Cobb Master Gardener Eddie Rhoades will demonstrate the basics of grafting plants 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at Cobb Water Lab training room, 660 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. Rhoades has grafted many plant species over the years and will teach how to propagate ornamental and fruit shrubs or trees. Grafting is splicing and implanting scions to existing plants to reproduce the original plant. The class is limited to 25 people. Register by calling Cobb Extension Office at 770-528-4070.
Homeowners please remember that children are not allowed to play on any of the undeveloped lots, including recently poured slabs, in Hillcrest East. It is dangerous to play in a construction site, accidents can and will happen.
Please note the remaining undeveloped lots are part of a construction site and it is considered trespassing if you are on these lots or slabs without permission. Also, please understand that NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is not liable for any injuries that occur on an unsupervised construction site.
Fall is a great time to plant cool weather vegetables and take care of yard maintenace. Check out this great site to learn exactly what to do:
http://www.learn2grow.com/regional/2009/09/region4.aspx?markref=MR2009091
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