Livable Buckhead

Big PATH, Tiny Parks
2020-10-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | PATH400, 519 Old Ivy Road, Atlanta, GA, 30342
Livable Buckhead has teamed up with local Tiny Doors ATL artist to develop an outdoor event like no other along PATH400 that turns our typical PARK(ing) Day tiny! ​For this weekend-long event, Livable Buckhead will work with partners, residents, and sponsors to build parks on a miniature scale to then be viewed and voted on by the public. The goal is to demonstrate the value of increased greenspace in our community by showcasing how impactful community art is and the value of parks – no matter how small.
On October 16-18th from 8AM to 5PM Livable Buckhead invites you to join us for an immersion experience of tiny parks along PATH400 near Old Ivy Park in Buckhead. We have over 35 tiny parks to be viewed, voted and explored!
Parks will be along the 1/2 mile stretch between Lenox and Old Ivy Roads. Urban Enterprises and Livable Buckhead staff will be available to answer any questions you may have about the experience.
Can’t attend in-person? No problem. Livable Buckhead has created a virtual experience for all of our attendees to view and participate. This virtual event space is for people who want to gather online and view the tiny parks. The virtual space is an immersive auditory and visual experience that replicates the in-person experience, including the voting aspect of Big PATH, Tiny Parks and the custom soundtracks that local DJ Mike Zarin created for each tiny park.

Buckhead Runs – Brought to you by Hyatt Place Buckhead
2020-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Hyatt Place Buckhead, 3242 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305
Bringing back group runs in a safe, respectful and comfortable way.
Guidelines:

Meet outside in front of Hyatt Place Buckhead entrance. Parking is available in adjacent parking garage which allows first two-hours free.
Wear a mask while waiting to run. It is your personal choice whether or not to wear a mask while running, but there will be Ziploc bags available for those wanting to leave mask behind during the run. And of course storage for any personal items (keys, phones, etc.).
Please practice social distancing and respect each other’s personal space. This will apply before, during and after running.
The hotel currently has restricted access for guest use only. However, we will make bathroom exceptions upon request – masks required in all public areas inside hotel.
Waters, masks and hand sanitizers will be available as needed.
Staggered start times beginning at 6:00 pm with those considered fastest going first (8:30/mile or less) and others pacing out after.
Please stay separated while running, in groups no larger than four runners. This is your personal responsibility and we ask that you stay mindful and respectful of other runner’s choices.
ALL paces welcome – runners & walkers. Routes will be available for 2, 3, or 5 mile workouts.
When you return from your run you are welcome to hang out and visit for a bit, but please put masks back on.

This is meant to be a fun, enjoyable, relaxing, safe experience and to help make us all feel part of a run family again.

The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Crystal Khalil
2020-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Crystal Khalil / Co-Founder of Sister Diamonds, LLC
Topic: The Power of Us – Collectivism in Action
Crystal Khalil is an author, motivational speaker, philanthropist and executive coach. As the co-founder of Sister Diamonds LLC, she is committed to helping women celebrate their brilliance & personal purpose. On August 1, 2020, Sister Diamonds will host the world’s largest virtual International Slumber Party for young, women of color featuring a veritable list of who’s who in business, finance, social justice, and health & wellness. Through her executive coaching platform called “The Khalil Experience,” she also delivers powerful messages of empowerment to inspire high performance and potential for corporate talent and entrepreneurs. Khalil’s desire to help others achieve their highest potential led to the 2019 release of her international best-seller, “Hard Workers Work Hard, And Networkers Move Up!” In this debut book, Khalil shares with readers tools and insights to help them accelerate their career 10 times faster. In 2017, Crystal was named the first African American executive with Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. She formerly served as Director, Procurement, for the Porsche Group Companies in North America. In this role, she oversaw all indirect purchasing activity for Porsche’s North American subsidiaries and affiliates. As a mentor and role model to her team, Khalil is lauded for leading with integrity, purpose and compassion. In the community, Khalil serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Caring For Others, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that gives voice to the faces of poverty.
She has received many accolades throughout her career, including the most recent list of Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity by Diversity Plus Magazine. Khalil has been a featured speaker for numerous events, such as the National Association of Women Business Owners Conference, the Forbes IDEA Summit and the Institute of Supply Management. An empty-nester, she lives in Atlanta with her husband and enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and a beautiful white sand beach. She is eagerly anticipating the birth of her first grandchild in October 2020.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
BBA’s “The Second Cup” Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other.
BBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest.
After you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details.
Because of sponsorships, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests. If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org
Members: FREE
Non-Members: FREE
Pre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak.

Buckhead Runs - Brought to you by Hyatt Place Buckhead
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Hyatt Place Buckhead, 3242 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305

The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Jeff Hilimire
2020-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Jeff Hilimire / CEO of Dragon Army
Topic: Leading Like An Entrepreneur
Jeff Hilimire is an accomplished entrepreneur who has launched multiple successful for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and who has successfully sold two companies. His current business, Dragon Army, is one of the fastest-growing digital agencies in the nation. Over the course of 20 years, Jeff has applied his knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation to help guide leaders from some of the most well-known global brands to mobilize growth using an entrepreneurial mentality. He is also the co-founder of 48in48, a global nonprofit that produces hackathon events to build 48 nonprofit websites in 48 hours.
When Jeff isn’t running Dragon Army, mentoring, or volunteering at 48in48, he is working hard as the founder of Ripples of Hope, a collection of for-profit and nonprofit organizations focused on business as a force for good in the world. Jeff is also an accomplished author, and his books, The 5-Day Turnaround & The Crisis Turnaround, are a reflection of his drive and personal purpose to have an outsized, positive impact on the world.
Jeff lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his lovely wife, Emily, and their five children.
See the many other ways he’s worked to help leaders increase their satisfaction and success via his personal blog, jeffhilimire.com, and podcast, Begin the Begin.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
BBA’s “The Second Cup” Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other.
BBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest.
After you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details.
Because of sponsorships, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests. If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org
Members: FREE
Non-Members: FREE
Pre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak.

The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Monica Ricci
2020-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Monica Ricci / Monica Ricci Personal and Professional Development Coaching
Topic: Sliding Doors: The Magical Power of Choice
Monica Ricci has been facilitating positive change for over twenty years. She founded Catalyst Organizing, LLC in 1998, working with individuals, business owners and business teams to help clarify priorities, achieve goals, create organization, productivity and effectiveness. She is an author, blogger, speaker, former radio host, panel creator and moderator and has shared her expertise on Fox & Friends, CNN.com and HGTV along with many others.
Today, she uses her experience and talents to facilitate positive change and transformation through personal and professional development coaching, speaking and media. Her engaging keynote programs strike a balance between educating, entertaining and audiences leave energized, informed, and inspired to take action!
Monica enjoys strength training, rock and roll, travel, board games and high quality butter.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
BBA’s “The Second Cup” Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other.
BBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest.
After you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details.
Because of sponsorships, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests. If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org
Members: FREE
Non-Members: FREE
Pre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak.

Weekend Warrior: PATH400
2020-09-20 | PATH400, 519 Old Ivy Road, Atlanta, GA, 30342
Weekends are for greenspace! We encourage our participants to visit a local park, trail or greenspace and just get outside over the the weekend. There’s no requirement on the park that you visit. Each week participants will have an opportunity to earn 75 points for visiting a new local park or trail during the challenge.
Interested in learning about new parks to explore? Livable Buckhead has joined forces with REI and 9 other organizations to encourage Metro Atlanta residents to get outside and visit a local park by participating in a separate challenge called Hikes For Health.
This weekend check out Livable Buckhead’s PATH400.
PATH400 is open, and it has become a favorite spot for Buckhead walkers, joggers, bikers and pet owners to get out for some fresh air and exercise. PATH400 runs along the spine of GA 400 and, once complete, will provide a 5.2 mile greenway through the heart of Buckhead, connecting neighborhoods, office and retail locations with a path for bicyclists and pedestrians. The multi-use greenway will eventually join with the Atlanta Beltline in the south and trails in Sandy Springs and north Fulton County, providing a key link in a regional trail network.
PATH400 is the first step toward implementation of the Buckhead Collection, a planned network of 106 acres of parks and trails in the neighborhood. Livable Buckhead is spearheading the PATH400 project in partnership with the Buckhead Community Improvement District (Buckhead CID) and the PATH Foundation.

Weekend Warrior: Hyde Farm Park
2020-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Hyde Farm Park, 726 Hyde Road, Marietta, GA Georgia, 30068
Weekends are for greenspace! We encourage our participants to visit a local park, trail or greenspace and just get outside over the the weekend. There’s no requirement on the park that you visit. Each week participants will have an opportunity to earn 75 points for visiting a new local park or trail during the challenge.
Interested in learning about new parks to explore? Livable Buckhead has joined forces with REI and 9 other organizations to encourage Metro Atlanta residents to get outside and visit a local park by participating in a separate challenge called Hikes For Health.
This weekend check out Hyde Farm Park. The Hyde Farm Park, located just off of Lower Roswell Road in East Cobb, is 42 acres of green space and a renovated/updated farm established in the 1830’s. The land, farm, and buildings have been preserved as an educational and recreational facility. Named “one of the great treasures of Cobb County” by Cobb County Commissioner Bob Ott. “The drive down scenic Hyde Road cannot prepare you for your journey back in time. As you walk along the terrace gardens past the old farmhouse, or drink from the working well, it is hard to imagine that just a short distance away is East Cobb. It is hard to imagine long ago when all of East Cobb was like Hyde.”
Programs Offered

Nature programs
Fishing pond
Trails
Community Gardens

For more information: https://www.cobbcounty.org/parks/parks-and-nature/locations/hyde-farm-park

Weekend Warrior: Sandy Springs Conservancy
2020-09-19 | IL
Weekends are for greenspace! We encourage our participants to visit a local park, trail or greenspace and just get outside over the the weekend. There’s no requirement on the park that you visit. Each week participants will have an opportunity to earn 75 points for visiting a new local park or trail during the challenge.
Interested in learning about new parks to explore? Livable Buckhead has joined forces with REI and 9 other organizations to encourage Metro Atlanta residents to get outside and visit a local park by participating in a separate challenge called Hikes For Health.
This weekend check out the parks of Sandy Springs Conservancy. The Sandy Springs Conservancy was established in 2001 in a grass-roots effort by citizens to preserve rapidly disappearing greenspace and recreation areas in Sandy Springs. Before Sandy Springs was even a city, there was the Sandy Springs Conservancy. Parks include:

Overlook Park – Situated alongside the Chattahoochee River, Overlook Park is a world class park to be enjoyed by all.
North Abernathy Greenway Park – When increasing traffic along Abernathy Road necessitated a state road widening project, the City worked with federal, state and county agencies to fund land acquisition along Johnson Ferry Road, acquiring 42 homes in total.
Abernathy Playable Art Park – Following the development of the Abernathy Greenway, In 2010 and 2011, SSC used a portion of the grant from Northside Hospital to build a unique destination park for children.
South Abernathy Greenway Park – Following the development of the North Abernathy Greenway and Abernathy Playable Art Park, the SSC continued with their stakeholder involvement role. Garnering neighborhood support, the SSC brought in surrounding neighbors to design a woodland trail, and worked with the City to build a wonderful walking trail along the South side of Abernathy and Johnson Ferry Roads toward Roswell Road.
Johnson Ferry Tree Line Trail – In order to improve connectivity to the Abernathy Greenway Park, the SSC worked with the neighborhoods throughout the community to raise funds and plant a significant tree line along Johnson Ferry Road to beautify and shade the sidewalks, encouraging people to get out and walk.

For more information about these and more parks, go to https://www.sandyspringsconservancy.org/

DIY Friday
2020-09-18 | IL
Our Friday challenge is an opportunity for you to hone in on a new project or hobby of your choosing. Maybe you missed the homemade bread trend or perhaps learning a new language or skill is your thing. Use this weekly challenge as your excuse to jump headfirst into a new habit or skill. There’s no curated content on Fridays but we have provided a few fun and (mostly) free resources:

Bike Maintenance – ParkTools (Chain Clean)
Gardening – Epic Gardening (Raised Bed Gardening Tips)
Cooking – Bon Appétit Test Kitchen – Red Lentil Zucchini Fritters
Home Improvement – Woodworking for Mere Mortals – Screws
Learn A Language – Duolingo
Meditation – Headspace
Art – Spruill Center for the Arts
Top Stitch Sewing – Topstitch Studio and Lounge
Fitness Goal – Denae’s Friday Classes
Learn An Instrument – iMusic School Online

Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Friday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM.

The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Kimberly Adams / Global Employee Experience Leader at Equifax
2020-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Kimberly Adams / Global Employee Experience Leader at Equifax
Topic: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day. ~Anonymous
Kim Adams is an accomplished leader with 20 years of professional experience at global organizations like Equifax, the world’s premier information solutions company, where she serves as Global Employee Experience Leader – Inclusion & Diversity, Employee Engagement, and Onboarding. Kim drives global strategies to ensure the employee experience is differentiated at Equifax and her top priority is to shape a culture that attracts, grows, inspires, and retains high-performing, diverse, and innovative professionals.
Prior to joining Equifax, Kim served as Senior Director, Employee Experience & Culture at AECOM, a global engineering firm, leading performance management, inclusion and diversity, career development, employee engagement, and culture strategies for 30,000 employees. She has held roles including Director, Global Diversity & Inclusion at Cox Automotive as well as leadership positions in Global Human Resources, Diversity Business Marketing, and Global Operational Excellence at The Coca-Cola Company where she blazed trails as the first woman to be certified as an Operational Excellence Master, led national marketing activations for the Olympics and Sprite brand, served on the boards for the African American BRG and the women’s LINC BRG, and represented Coca-Cola on several non-profit boards, including board chair for Hosea Feed the Hungry.
Kim’s other community endeavors include Dekalb Development Authority board of directors, True Colors Theatre board of directors, Georgia Forward, Leadership Buckhead, Outstanding Atlanta, Atlanta Regional Commission Regional Leadership Institute, and LEAD Atlanta. Her volunteerism has garnered accolades as a servant leader including Outstanding Georgia Citizen by Georgia’s Secretary of State and House of Representatives, Georgia Trend magazine 40 Under 40 Best and Brightest, Who’s Who in Black Atlanta Emerging Leader, and YWCA Atlanta Salute to Greatness Woman of Achievement. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Kim holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia, with honors, an MBA from Georgia State University Robinson College of Business, and a Diversity & Inclusion Professionals Certificate from Cornell University. Kim loves to travel and resides in Atlanta with her husband.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
BBA’s “The Second Cup” Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other.
BBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest.
After you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details.
Because of sponsorships, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests. If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org
Members: FREE
Non-Members: FREE
Pre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak.

Work From Home Thursdays
2020-09-17 | IL
For our last WFH Thursday we have a pretty simple task! Linkedin is treasure trove of resources and we thought this would be an easy to complete challenge. Today, your challenge is to watch ONE LinkedIn on demand video on Work From Home strategies. Please select a video that best suite your individual needs. Here’s a list and links to our favorite FREE courses to use now and to continue learning best practices on working from home after the completion of the Better Habits, Better You Challenge.

Whip It Up Wednesday with Chef Herzig: Sesame Noodles with Chicken & Scallions
2020-09-16 12:00 - 12:30 | IL
Each Wednesday, we will partner with peace love food chef Laureen Herzig to break up your day with easy lunch recipes and live cooking classes! Check out the shopping list for the week’s recipe below to pre-purchase the ingredients so you can follow along in your own home if you want. Each live cooking class will be hosted at 12PM and only last 20 minutes or less.
Today’s recipe:
Sesame Noodles with Chicken & Scallions
Ingredients

2 TBSP Sesame Seeds, divided
2 TBSP Grapeseed or other neutral oil
½ TBSP Toasted Sesame
1 ½ TBSP Soy Sauce
1 ½ TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
1 TBSP Mirin
1½ TBSP Ginger, roughly chopped
6 ounces (2 packages) Ramen Noodles, seasoning packet discarded
Beautiful Briny Sea Sultan Papadopoulos Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
1½ cups Chicken Breast, cooked and shredded*
3 scallions, cleaned and sliced
1 TBSP fresh cilantro, cleaned and roughly chopped

Directions

In a blender or mini food processor, add 1 TBSP sesame seeds, the neutral oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, ginger and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds, scraping the blender jar as needed; set aside.
In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add the ramen and cook for 6- 8 minutes stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain the noodles in a colander. Rinse under running cold water, tossing well, until fully cooled, then drain again. Add the noodles to a medium bowl.
Add the chicken, half of the scallions and the sesame dressing. Toss until evenly coated. Taste and season with additional soy sauce and vinegar, if needed. Serve sprinkled with the remaining scallions and sesame seeds.

*Chef’s Note: Prepare the chicken ahead by seasoning it with the sea salt and black pepper and boiling it in water for 8-10 minutes and the internal temperature is 165°F.
Cooking Tools Needed
Cutting Board Medium Pot
Blender or Mini Food Processor Colander
Knife Spatula
Large Spoon Medium Bowl
Measuring Spoons Tongs
*Beautiful Briny Sea https://beautiful-briny-sea.myshopify.com/collections/sea-salt-blends-1

Sustainable Tuesdays: Southface Institute
2020-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
This Tuesday we have again partnered with Southface Institute. Southface is an Atlanta-based non-profit that promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance. Andrea Pinabell, President of Southface, will be leading a 40-minute presentation on tips, tricks and easy to implement changes for health and energy efficiency at home. Join us Tuesday at 2PM via Zoom for this week’s activity
Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Tuesday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM. All live videos will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel (and can be viewed throughout the challenge) but please remember you only get the extra points for joining us live.

We know life gets busy! If you are unable to join our live class this zoom class will be uploaded and viewable through the remainder of the challenge. This recording will be available.

Movement Mondays with BACH Fitness
2020-09-14 18:00 - 18:30 | IL
On Mondays we get moving! Your daily challenge is to complete at least 30 minutes of a physical or wellness activity. Each Monday BACH Fitness, a HIIT studio in Buckhead, will host live and/or prerecorded 30-minute High Intensity Interval Training & Bodyworks Classes (HIIT) classes for a quick (and not so easy) way to break a sweat. Please see below for each week’s free class.
We understand HIIT classes are not always your first preference for fitness, which is why we have opened this challenge to include ANY type of physical activity performed for at least 30 minutes continuously. You have an entire week to complete this activity but we do hope you choose to Monday as your fitness day!
For a daily max of 25 points, you can submit ANY wellness/physical activity, as long as you’re hitting your 30 minutes.
Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Monday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM.

Weekend Warrior: Peachtree Creek Greenway
2020-09-13 | IL
Weekends are for greenspace! We encourage our participants to visit a local park, trail or greenspace and just get outside over the the weekend. There’s no requirement on the park that you visit. Each week participants will have an opportunity to earn 75 points for visiting a new local park or trail during the challenge.
Interested in learning about new parks to explore? Livable Buckhead has joined forces with REI and 9 other organizations to encourage Metro Atlanta residents to get outside and visit a local park by participating in a separate challenge called Hikes For Health.
This weekend heck out the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Peachtree Creek Greenway is a multi-use path connecting all communities along North Fork Peachtree Creek. Our mission is to promote the Peachtree Creek Greenway in Atlanta, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Dekalb County and Doraville. The Greenway is open in Brookhaven! With your support, the PCG will ultimately run from Doraville to the Atlanta Beltline!
Peachtree Creek is a major stream in Atlanta. Its two major tributaries are North Fork Peachtree Creek and South Fork Peachtree Creek. The northern fork begins at the edge of Gwinnett County and flows 13.5 miles (21.7 km)[1] southwest, almost perfectly parallel to Interstate 85 through DeKalb County. The southern fork, 15.4 miles (24.8 km) long,[1] begins in Tucker and flows south then west. The North Fork and South Fork confluence occurs where Interstate 85 meets Georgia 400. It then flows for 7.5 miles (12.1 km)[1] almost due west into the Chattahoochee River just south of Vinings.
Learn more at https://www.peachtreecreek.org/

Weekend Warrior: Chastain Park Conservancy
2020-09-12 | Chastain Memorial Park, 4001 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30342
Weekends are for greenspace! We encourage our participants to visit a local park, trail or greenspace and just get outside over the the weekend. There’s no requirement on the park that you visit. Each week participants will have an opportunity to earn 75 points for visiting a new local park or trail during the challenge.
Interested in learning about new parks to explore? Livable Buckhead has joined forces with REI and 9 other organizations to encourage Metro Atlanta residents to get outside and visit a local park by participating in a separate challenge called Hikes For Health.
This weekend check out Chastain Park. Chastain Memorial Park (originally known as the North Fulton Park, commonly known as Chastain Park) is the largest city park in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a 268-acre (1.08 km2) park near the northern edge of the city. Included in the park are jogging paths, playgrounds, tennis courts, a golf course, swimming pool, horse park and amphitheater. Public areas of the park remain open and free to the public including: nature trails along Alex Cooley Drive, bocce ball courts, palisades, PATH and now the golf course’s cart paths. Please note the Playground is CLOSED until further notice. As far as restrooms, only the playground restrooms remain open.
Learn more at https://www.chastainparkconservancy.org/

DIY Friday
2020-09-11 | IL
Our Friday challenge is an opportunity for you to hone in on a new project or hobby of your choosing. Maybe you missed the homemade bread trend or perhaps learning a new language or skill is your thing. Use this weekly challenge as your excuse to jump headfirst into a new habit or skill. There’s no curated content on Fridays but we have provided a few fun and (mostly) free resources:

Bike Maintenance – ParkTools (Chain Clean)
Gardening – Epic Gardening (Gardener Roasts Dumb “Indoor Gardening Hacks”)
Cooking – Bon Appétit Test Kitchen – Saag Feta
Home Improvement – Woodworking for Mere Mortals – Screws
Learn A Language – Duolingo
Meditation – Headspace
Art – Spruill Center for the Arts
Top Stitch Sewing – Topstitch Studio and Lounge
Fitness Goal – Class Pass
Learn An Instrument – iMusic School Online

Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Friday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM.

Work From Home Thursdays: Work From Home Fatigue with Elham Shirazi
2020-09-10 13:00 - 13:30 | IL
Today’s challenge is to attend a live webinar on how to combat work from home fatigue. Elham will be presenting on simple ways to master work from home with techniques to stay productive, balancing work & home and how to best manage your time.
Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Tuesday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM. All live videos will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel (and can be viewed throughout the challenge) but please remember you only get the extra points for joining us live.

We know life gets busy! If you are unable to join our live class this zoom class will be uploaded and viewable through the remainder of the challenge. This recording will be available.

The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Alejandro Tornato
2020-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Alejandro Tornato / Certified Leadership and Growth Mindset Coach and Human Behavior Consultant through the John Maxwell Team Global Organization
Topic: Are You Determined To Stretch Forward?
Alejandro J. Tornato is a sought-after International Speaker. He is a Certified Leadership and Growth Mindset Coach and Human Behavior Consultant through the John Maxwell Team Global Organization. His teachings and communication style immediately connect with individuals and groups from all backgrounds. He delivers Keynote Presentations, Workshops, Seminars, Masterminds, and Webinars. Alejandro is the host and producer of “The Alejandro Tornato Show” Podcast available in various platforms.
Alejandro may be reached through social media on Facebook and LinkedIn, and also on his website at www.alejandrojtornato.com
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
BBA’s “The Second Cup” Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other.
BBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest.
After you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details.
Because of sponsorships, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests. If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org
Members: FREE
Non-Members: FREE
Pre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak.

Whip It Up Wednesday with Chef Herzig: Sticky Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
2020-09-09 12:00 - 12:30 | IL
Each Wednesday, we will partner with peace love food chef Laureen Herzig to break up your day with easy lunch recipes and live cooking classes! Check out the shopping list for the week’s recipe below to pre-purchase the ingredients so you can follow along in your own home if you want. Each live cooking class will be hosted at 12PM and only last 20 minutes or less.
Today’s recipe:
Sticky Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1-pound medium or lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons Beautiful Briny Sea Orange Chili Sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cups thinly sliced red cabbage
Half head Boston Lettuce leaves separated, cleaned, dried
2 scallions, cleaned and sliced diagonally

Directions

Heat a large skillet over high. Add the sesame and canola oils. Allow the oils to get hot, then add the beef and press it into an even layer. Let it cook, without stirring, about 5 minutes, or until the edges become dark brown and slightly crispy.
Add the garlic and ginger and then stir, breaking up the larger pieces of meat, and cook another 2 to 4 minutes, or until it is mostly cooked through. If there is excess fat in the pan (this happens if you use medium ground beef), spoon out and discard some fat, leaving roughly 3 tablespoons of it in the pan.
Sprinkle the sugars over the meat and add the soy sauce. Stir well and cook about 30 seconds, then add the cabbage. Stir and cook until cabbage softens just a bit, about 3 minutes. Serve in the lettuce cups, garnish with green onions.

Cooking Tools Needed
Cutting Board Large Skillet
Knife Spatula
Dry Measuring Cup Large Spoon
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Sustainable Tuesdays: Southface Institute
2020-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
This Tuesday we have partnered with Southface Institute. Southface is an Atlanta-based non-profit that promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance. Southface will be leading a 40-minute class will focus on weatherizing techniques and a quick and easy guide to saving money and energy in your home. Join us Tuesday at 2PM via Zoom for this week’s activity.
Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Tuesday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM. All live videos will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel (and can be viewed throughout the challenge) but please remember you only get the extra points for joining us live.

We know life gets busy! If you are unable to join our live class this zoom class will be uploaded and viewable through the remainder of the challenge. This recording will be available.

Movement Mondays with BACH Fitness
2020-09-07 09:00 - 09:30 | IL
On Mondays we get moving! Your daily challenge is to complete at least 30 minutes of a physical or wellness activity. Each Monday BACH Fitness, a HIIT studio in Buckhead, will host live and/or prerecorded 30-minute High Intensity Interval Training & Bodyworks Classes (HIIT) classes for a quick (and not so easy) way to break a sweat. Please see below for each week’s free class.
This week’s LIVE class is at 9AM.
We understand HIIT classes are not always your first preference for fitness, which is why we have opened this challenge to include ANY type of physical activity performed for at least 30 minutes continuously. You have an entire week to complete this activity but we do hope you choose to Monday as your fitness day!
For a daily max of 25 points, you can submit ANY wellness/physical activity, as long as you’re hitting your 30 minutes.
Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Monday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM.

Weekend Warrior: Dunwoody Nature Center
2020-09-06 | Dunwoody Nature Preserve, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Weekends are for greenspace! We encourage our participants to visit a local park, trail or greenspace and just get outside over the the weekend. There’s no requirement on the park that you visit. Each week participants will have an opportunity to earn 75 points for visiting a new local park or trail during the challenge.
Interested in learning about new parks to explore? Livable Buckhead has joined forces with REI and 9 other organizations to encourage Metro Atlanta residents to get outside and visit a local park by participating in a separate challenge called Hikes For Health.
This weekend check out the Dunwoody Nature Preserve. With 22 acres and four distinct habitats, there is a lot to see and do. Two miles of woodland hiking trails traverse a number of different habitats including Piedmont forest and wetlands. Wildcat Creek is truly the heart of the Nature Center. The Nature Center is often referred to as the crown jewel of Dunwoody parks, and Wildcat Creek serves as the shining gem of this crown. The playground features modern play equipment in a unique, shaded setting. It is filled with a huge structure for older kids with two tall slides and a smaller structure for toddlers. There are also two climbing towers (one spins!), a giant rope swing, a new-school teeter-totter, flat-bottom swings, and more.
Dunwoody Park is part of the Dunwoody Parks & Recreation greenspace, and is open and free to the public sunrise to sunset, everyday.
Learn more at https://dunwoodynature.org/

Weekend Warrior: Blue Heron Nature Preserve
2020-09-05 | Blue Heron Nature Preserve, 4055 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30342
Weekends are for greenspace! We encourage our participants to visit a local park, trail or greenspace and just get outside over the the weekend. There’s no requirement on the park that you visit. Each week participants will have an opportunity to earn 75 points for visiting a new local park or trail during the challenge.
Interested in learning about new parks to explore? Livable Buckhead has joined forces with REI and 9 other organizations to encourage Metro Atlanta residents to get outside and visit a local park by participating in a separate challenge called Hikes For Health.
This weekend check out Blue Heron Nature Preserve. Blue Heron is a 30-acre Nature Preserve in the urban environment of Atlanta. Home to the 3-mile Blueway Trail. The Preserve was founded in 2000, sparked by an efforts of a local school teacher and the North Buckhead Civic Association to preserve seven acres of floodplain along Nancy Creek, adjacent to new development on Rickenbacker Drive at Roswell Road. As a community-based effort, the Preserve will continue to grow and provide a place of natural beauty for the local environment.
The Preserve grounds are open every day, free to the public from dawn to dusk. The administrative building is closed to the general public except during special events, classes, etc. The art gallery is open by appointment, please call the office to schedule a visit, 404-345-1008. Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed at all times and their poop scooped.
Visit bhnp.org to browse programs, offerings, classes, conservation, and more!

DIY Friday
2020-09-04 | IL
Our Friday challenge is an opportunity for you to hone in on a new project or hobby of your choosing. Maybe you missed the homemade bread trend or perhaps learning a new language or skill is your thing. Use this weekly challenge as your excuse to jump headfirst into a new habit or skill. There’s no curated content on Fridays but we have provided a few fun and (mostly) free resources:

Bike Maintenance – ParkTools (Tube Change)
Gardening – Epic Gardening (Any Pot a Hanging Pot)
Cooking – Bon Appétit Test Kitchen – Gourmet Doritos
Home Improvement – Woodworking for Mere Mortals – Basic Box
Learn A Language – Duolingo
Meditation – Headspace
Art – Spruill Center for the Arts
Top Stitch Sewing – Topstitch Studio and Lounge
Fitness Goal – Peloton Free Month
Learn An Instrument – JoyTunes

Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Friday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM.

Work From Home Thursdays: Ergonomics of Your Home Office Checklist
2020-09-03 | IL
Today’s challenge is to download, complete and submit via email this Ergonomics of Your Home Office Checklist. This checklist is designed to showcase long term solutions for a comfortable and safe work space from home.
Email completed checklist to: anna@livablebuckhead.org
Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Tuesday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM.

Whip It Up Wednesday with Chef Herzig: Goat Cheese Polenta with Garlicky Greens & Mushrooms
2020-09-02 12:00 - 12:30 | IL
Each Wednesday, we will partner with peace love food Chef Laureen Herzig to break up your day with easy lunch recipes and live cooking classes! Check out the shopping list for the week’s recipe below to pre-purchase the ingredients so you can follow along in your own home if you want. Each live cooking class will be hosted at 12PM and only last 20 minutes or less.
Today’s recipe:
Goat Cheese Polenta with Garlicky Greens & Mushrooms
Shopping List:

2 cups cherry tomatoes or multi-color grape tomatoes, washed and cut in half
2 TBSP olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 cups spinach, stems removed
3 cups water
1 cup polenta – can use corn grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces goat cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Cooking Tools Needed:

Cutting Board
Sauté Pan
Knife
Medium Pot
Liquid Measuring Cup
Spatula
Dry Measuring Cup
Small bowl
Measuring Spoons
Whisk

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pan. Add the garlic and sauté gently until fragrant, be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the spinach and tomatoes and sauté on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add the polenta, whisk until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the polenta has thickened. Remove from heat, add the goat cheese, and stir until smooth. Divide the polenta in serving bowls and top with the tomatoes and the spinach. Serve immediately.

Sustainable Tuesdays: LiveThrive's CHaRM
2020-09-01 14:00 - 14:30 | IL
Now that you’ve completed your sustainable checklist from last week, we wanted to provide easy to follow sustainable changes at home. This Tuesday we have partnered with LiveThrive’s CHaRM Atlanta. CHaRM is the Center for Hard to Recycle Material located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta. It’s your one stop shop for all things recycling. Peggy Whitlow Ratcliff, Executive Director of CHaRM, will be leading a 20 minute class on tips and tricks for recycling at home and some fun insight on things you may not have known about recycling. Join us Tuesday at 2PM via Zoom for this week’s activity.
Points & Prize Reminder
We encourage you to complete each daily challenge on the corresponding day. However, each participant has the entire week to complete the Tuesday challenge and submit by Sunday at 11:59PM. All live videos will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel (and can be viewed throughout the challenge) but please remember you only get the extra points for joining us live.

We know life gets busy! If you are unable to join our live class this zoom class will be uploaded and viewable through the remainder of the challenge. This recording will be available.
