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Westview Chili Cookoff
Come show off your cooking skills at Westview’s 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off!
Competition categories are:
Meat Chili
Vegan/Vegetarian Chili
Cornbread
You can also sign up to bring toppings!
Sign up now! https://forms.gle/UM4icF8GL3e9ZAAz8
Blessing Pantry
The Blessing Pantry aims to provide not just food, but a sense of hope and community.
For more info, and to confirm date and time, visit www.blesseddivasatl.com
Santa Visits Lee + White
Pictures with Santa! Holiday Train Rides! Hot Cocoa Station! Holiday Movies! Holiday Cocktails! Ornament Decorating!
Hammonds House Museum Community Day (Free Entry!)
The event is an opportunity for FULTON COUNTY residents to explore the museum and our latest exhibition for FREE!
Be sure to bring your family and friends!
Beecher Donnelly Community Association Meeting
Visit www.bdcaatl.org (redirects to Facebook page) for zoom meeting info.
HIGH Museum - Access for All
The High Museum invites you to join art conversations, create art, enjoy performances, and explore world-class art—all day!
Enjoy a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages! Come as you are and stay as long as you like. See more information on the day’s programs and events below.
Reserve your free tickets here!
West Hunter Street Baptist Church Food Distribution
The distribution happens in the church’s rear parking lot.
Westside Future Fund Summit
Westside Future Fund’s Transform Westside Summit is held on the 3rd Friday of each month and is free and open to the public. Our audience includes a diverse group of stakeholders. Longtime neighborhood residents, community and faith leaders, heads of non-profits and corporate executives come together to share success stories and discuss challenges that currently affect our Westside neighborhoods.
Also, did we mention there’s free Chik-Fil-A biscuits?
Location:
384 Northyards Blvd NW
Building 100, Suite 190
Atlanta Recycles Day
Help protect the environment from harmful metals and divert useful materials away from the landfill! Take your hard-to-recycle electronics and tires, as well as all the regular single-stream stuff to the access road in front of CitiTrends.
We’re talking callphones, cameras, copies, computers, DVD playes, fax machines, medical equipment, printers, hospital equipment, projectors, radios, circuit boards, speakers, video game consoles, routers, and everything in between. Just about the only things they won’t take are TVs and old CRT monitors.
Click here for a list of specific items that they accept.
ATL Planning Advisory Board Mtg.
The Atlanta Planning Advisory Board (APAB) serves as an advisory board to the city on city-wide issues, goals and objectives relative to the preparation and updating of the comprehensive development plan, as well as matters relating to citizen organizations and participation in the planning process.
Food Giveaway
Free food distribution. First come, first-served.
For more information, call 404-274-1810.
Visit www.pathwayministries.org to confirm date and time.
Administer Justice: Legal Help
For a one-time copay of $30 you will get clear legal guidance and support on next steps.
For more information, and to make an appointment, click here.
Free Groceries for APS Families
Drive up on the last Monday of each month between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (or until the food runs out) to receive free groceries.
For more info, visit www.atlantapublicschools.us/APSHub
Celebrating Nia 2025 - AARL's Annual Kwanzaa Event
Join the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History for its Annual Kwanzaa Celebration – Celebrating Nia (Purpose) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This joyful community event honors the fifth principle of Kwanzaa, Nia, which calls us to build and develop our collective purpose. Enjoy an inspiring evening of African dance, choirs, musical performances, storytelling, and poetry that reflect the spirit of unity and creativity. Bring family and friends to celebrate heritage, purpose, and the enduring power of community.
Space is limited! Click here to RSVP!
Atlanta Citizen Review Board Meeting
The Atlanta Citizen Review Board (ACRB) was established in 2007 to ensure that city departments directly responsible for public safety, particularly the Police Department and the Department of Corrections have the proper support of the government and its various agencies. It is designed to provide citizen oversight of misconduct accusations against sworn members of the police and corrections departments in the City of Atlanta. It is comprised of 15 citizen Board members and 14 staff, including 4 investigators.
The Board meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month on the Second Floor of City Hall in Committee Room One. The ACRB office is located in Suite 1225, Tower Building of City Hall, on the first floor.
For more information, visit https://acrbgov.org
The Beltline’s “Play” for World Cup: Empowering Creatives and the Local Economy
This conversation explores how the FIFA World Cup 26 can serve as a catalyst for economic growth, cultural visibility, and community inclusion.
Ask a Social Worker
Did you know the Fulton County Library System has licensed social workers ready to help? Whether you're looking for support, resources, or just have questions, our library social workers are here for you.
Stop by and chat with a friendly professional who can connect you to valuable community services—whether it's housing assistance, food access, mental health support, job readiness, or simply navigating local programs. No appointment needed, no pressure, and no judgment—just compassionate guidance and helpful information in a safe, welcoming space.
NPU-T Holiday Party!
Wear your favorite holiday sweater and join us for a festive celebration!
Mindful Walks
Join us in celebrating the season and honoring intergenerational connection with an unforgettable evening of music and community.
Come hang with us on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am for a community walk and bike ride! Bring a friend, you bike, or just yourself and get moving with us.
99th Annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert
The Spelman College and Morehouse College Glee Clubs will unite once again to lift their voices in holiday cheer. The annual Christmas Carol Concert is a tradition rousing the Atlanta community for nearly a century.
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99th Annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert
The Spelman College and Morehouse College Glee Clubs will unite once again to lift their voices in holiday cheer. The annual Christmas Carol Concert is a tradition rousing the Atlanta community for nearly a century.
More Information
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Constellations: Opening Reception
FREE | Open to the public | Join us for the opening reception of Constellations: ArtsXchange Studio Artists Exhibition, featuring new and never-before-seen works by Jim Alexander, Tafawa Hicks, Lisa Tuttle, Ric Washington, and Kenneth Zakee.
Event is free. Click here to RSVP.
Southwest Atlanta Community Book Swap
For more info, contact bookswap@npu-s.org, or call 404-890-0089.
Ashview Heights Community Association Meeting
Meeting is both online and in person. For zoom meeting info, email info@ashviewheights.org
Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Concert - NPU-T GROUP OUTING!
NPU-T’s Seasoned Seniors & Intergenerational Committee warmly invites you to support their annual holiday outing to the Morehouse–Spelman College Holiday Concert. This cherished tradition brings joy, music, and connection to our community members of all ages.
If you would like to attend, please contact Mr. Karl Barnes 📞 404-551-0946 📧 dewebis@gmail.com OR Mr. Terry Ross at 📞770-369-3389.
If you are willing to help transport seniors to the event, please let them know as well.
The concert starts at 7:30, but please arrive by 7:00 so that our group can sit together and chat!
West End CID Meeting
Time and location details subject to confirmation at: www.westendcid.org
WEND Meeting
West End Neighborhood Development is the West End’s Neighborhood Association.
WCO Meeting
Westview Community Organization is the Westview Neighborhood Association.
In addition to meeting online, WCO also meets online. You can sign up for their meetings here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMufuisqDouE9CJLplKr3Pi9GPV6v80v7Pm
Blessing Pantry
The Blessing Pantry aims to provide not just food, but a sense of hope and community.
For more info, and to confirm date and time, visit www.blesseddivasatl.com
5th Saturday Hike with Corina Newsome
Join the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance as we highlight the neighborhood greenspace, Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, while also hiking with Corina Newsome in the environmental field.
Turkey Givewaway
The Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services will be giving 500 turkeys away.
Register here: https://www.celebsgiveback.org/atlturkeygiveaway
Free Groceries for APS Families
Drive up on the last Monday of each month between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (or until the food runs out) to receive free groceries.
For more info, visit www.atlantapublicschools.us/APSHub
Honoring Akbar Imhotep- tree dedication and ceremony
Honoring Akbar Imhotep- tree dedication and ceremony
Come join us for a special event at The Wren's Nest as we honor the incredible storyteller and puppeteer Akbar Imhotep with a tree dedication and ceremony. This will be a beautiful in-person gathering of friends, family and colleages to celebrate his contributions and legacy.
Music in the Forest
Come cozy up next to the bonfire and enjoy some incredible local artists 😍
Don't forget, after the last act, everyone is welcome to stick around and jam under the stars.
Bring: Blankets, chairs, coolers, instruments, voices, yard games.
Event is FREE. Food is available for purchase.
Pathway Thanksgiving Annual Giveaway
Free giveaways, food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, clothes, glucose and high blood pressure screening.
For more information, visit www.pathwayministries.org or call 404-777-5104
Stories and Songs of African People by Shanta Nurallah
Explore new worlds as Shanta shares African and African-American folktales, historical stories, chants, songs and musical instruments in a lively program engaging listeners of all ages.
Free for all ages!
Administer Justice: Legal Help
For a one-time copay of $30 you will get clear legal guidance and support on next steps.
For more information, and to make an appointment, click here.
HHM Day Out! West End History + Art Walking Tour
Put your walking shoes on and join us for a West End History & Art Tour + an exclusive tour of the Hammonds House Museum!
This will be an outdoor walking tour lasting approximately 1 hour within a 1 mile distance. The tour begins at the Hammonds House Museum and will end at the Hammonds House Museum with a tour of the museum and current exhibition and brief discussion.
Thanksgiving Drive
Families in need come get a turkey (frozen), two sides and cornbread, hot meals and clothing for the homeless.
All meals and items are on a first come, first serve basis.
Share the Harvest Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
At West End MARTA Station.
Sponsored by MARTA and Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory.,
Westside Future Fund Summit
Westside Future Fund’s Transform Westside Summit is held on the 3rd Friday of each month and is free and open to the public. Our audience includes a diverse group of stakeholders. Longtime neighborhood residents, community and faith leaders, heads of non-profits and corporate executives come together to share success stories and discuss challenges that currently affect our Westside neighborhoods.
Also, did we mention there’s free Chik-Fil-A biscuits?
Location:
384 Northyards Blvd NW
Building 100, Suite 190
NOIRE Fall Concert
NOIRE, Spelman College’s Contemporary Popular Music Ensemble, presents an exciting evening of music that bridges genres and generations. Dedicated to exploring contemporary sounds, NOIRE highlights the artistry of student musicians who arrange and perform works from pop, R&B, rock, and beyond.
The Porch, an Audio & Visual Exhibition & Reception
An evening of audio & visual documentation about infrastructure projects that ripped apart Atlanta. Explore how we can heal, together.
The Porch is a collaborative initiative between the Department of City Planning and the Department of Parks & Recreation to preserve Atlanta’s cultural history by collecting stories from senior citizens through workshops and oral recordings. The stories highlight how infrastructure projects, such as highway construction, divided and displaced Black communities. The collected stories will be presented as a public sound installation at City Hall.
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So Much to Do…
These organizations offer many free events for residents of all ages, in or near our community:
Atlanta Fulton Public Library (Make sure to check out their Partnership Passes for free access to The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta History Center, Shakespeare Tavern, Zoo Atlanta, and more!)
Atlanta Parks and Rec - Check out their Monthly NPU Updates for a summary of offerings, then their seasonal catalog for a more in-depth look and reserve your spot using iPARCS. In the warmer months, check out Movies in the Park.
A Farmer’s Market or Stand is open in or near NPU-T six days a week during the growing season, and every one of them doubles SNAP/EBT!