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| The Voice of Towne Lake | |
The Flagship of Around Town Community Magazines | October 2008 |
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Around Towne
by Kara KieferHow are you spending your Stimulus check? For us, it’s finally doing something about our backyard. We have tried year after year to get grass to grow back there but it’s on a slope. And there’s a large canopy of trees so light is scarce. So this spring, we decided to xeriscape our backyard. We got some fl at stones and made a path and we’re growing native plants, such as ivy. We also purchased some solar lights, but guess what? The lovely tree canopy we have prevents any sunlight from reaching the solar lights (lights that coincidentally need sunlight to charge). So, unless I want to bring the lights up to charge in the sun on the porch every day, they don’t glow at night. Drats! Sometimes, you just can’t win!WHAT’S NEW? After four years in business, The Serene Bean has expanded to a second location. This second location is at 1000 Woodstock Parkway, next to Dancentre South. During the summer, they are open daily from 6 — 10 a.m. only, but plan on expanding their hours in the fall. For more information, please call (770) 653-9575 or visit www.serenebean.com. Decio’s Italian Kitchen and Bar recently started offering Brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. The Brunch is buffet-style complete with a carving station. For more information, please call (770) 926-9743 or visit www. deciosnypizza.com. Party Animobiles recently launched. Their motto is, “Let the Party Come to You” and they offer activities for ages 2 — 14. A sample of their parties includes gaming for tweens, tea parties, movie night, birthday parties and more. For more information, please call (770) 485-6022 or visit www.partyanimobiles.com. If you are crafty and wish to join a group of mixed media crafters on a monthly basis, please send an email to michelliscreations@yahoo.com. She’s looking for like-minded crafters to start a monthly club. Your Turn Kids Resale and Boutique is moving to the Kroger shopping center, next to Learning Express. They will hold their grand re-opening August 1 — 3 (tax-free weekend). Your Turn currently is accepting fall and winter clothes for resale. They also need cribs, strollers and other baby items. For more information, please call (770) 517-5605. Bob O’s Hamburgers & Chili is now open in the Eagle Pointe shopping center. They offer specialty hamburgers, chili and their famous sausage cheeseburgers. They are open Monday — Saturday, 11 a.m. — 9 p.m. For more information, please call (678) 213-2767. Privy Dezigns, Hair Colour Specialists, owned by Barb Hinkle and Kyle Campbell recently opened at 3753 Marietta Highway in Canton (the former location of Young Chef’s Academy). The salon features Master Cosmetologist Karen Zettler. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (770) 720-1757. The Needled Canvas and Finest Threads has reopened under new management on June 2 and is offering supplies and classes for needlepoint, counted thread embroidery, and punch needle. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 — 5, Thursday 10 — 9 and Saturday 10 — 4. They are located in the Centre Stage Plaza Suite J at 2520 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066. For more information, please call (770) 591-2466 or visit www.needledcanvas.com Hotdog Heaven, located in downtown Woodstock, put their weekend breakfast buffet on hold in favor of a Friday night Fish Fry throughout the summer months. Patrons can get all you can eat fish, hushpuppies, cole slaw and French fries for $9.99. Their regular menu is available as well. For more information, please call (770) 592-5605. WHAT’S ONGOING? While it may not be in the news every day, the State of Georgia still is experiencing drought conditions, and water restrictions still are in place, albeit more relaxed. As of June 4, 2008, outdoor water use is permitted on an odd/even basis, three days per week between 12 midnight and 10 a.m. Odd addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and even addresses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Residents also may pressure wash and wash cars within these guidelines. For up-to-date information on water restrictions, please visit www.ccwsa.com Have a Happy July 4th!
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Kara is the Editor of The TowneLaker magazine. She lives in Towne Lake with her husband Mike and their two sons Brandon and Garrett. Feel free to send your comments or questions to 
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