What we’re about
Calling all open minds. Being a democrat, independent, or social liberal and living in the North Atlanta suburbs, can bring on feelings of isolation. Regardless what your walk in life, if you are an upbeat and active and enjoy making like-minded friends, discussing politics, business, hobbies, dining out, or just attending a fun event, you are welcome to join. We want you for your uniqueness.
We are about transcending rigidity, religion, nationality, color or sexual orientation. "Needles" will definitely find this group welcoming and a breath of fresh air in the conservative south.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Eastside Beltline - Sunset and DinnerAtlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, Atlanta, GA
Please join me for a fun walk on the Eastside Beltline.
We will be meeting at the corner of 10th and Monroe right in front of Park Tavern Restaurant. From there we will walk down the beltline through the Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park while enjoying art on the beltline. We will view 3 tiny doors and the only giant door created by the tiny door people. We will pass by the location of the original Atlanta Baseball stadium where the Georgia crackers played before Turner Field was built and view the old historic 100 year old magnolia tree. We will do a quick trek down to Krog Street tunnel which is over a century old and connects Inman Park and Cabbage town and shows graffiti by artists. This tunnel is a free speech space where anyone is allowed to paint. From there we will head back the way we came stopping for dinner somewhere. Krog street market has several restaurants under one roof but is sometimes hard to get in on a Friday so we may end up at Bell St Burritos or something. Please be flexible.
Total distance for this walk is approx 6 miles all on concrete with no elevation. Please be sure you can keep a steady pace for 6 miles. This is not a fast fitness walk but not a stroll either. Id like to stay together as a group if possible.
Walk is in sun (no shade) so please bring a hat or sunscreen if you are sun sensitive.
PARKING.......There is a paid parking lot just behind Park Tavern. Sometimes it is $5 and sometimes it is more depending on if they are having an event. It can be up to $20 at times. There is also plenty of side street parking BUT please take note of the parking signs. There are places that are restricted to residents only and they do ticket and the tickets are not cheap. Also, do NOT park in the shopping center next to the beltline they do boot cars.
Please allow yourself enough time to find a spot to park and meet us at the corner of 10th and Monroe Street.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, water to stay hydrated and money for dinner.
Here is a 1.5 minute video on the historic magnolia tree
An old magnolia tree on the Beltline: A pivotal role in baseball history - YouTube
Here is more info on the tiny doors.
Tiny Doors — Tiny Doors ATL
More info on history of Beltline
Timeline of Atlanta Beltline history, milestones, and progress - Virtual Documentary Night: Free For All [Voting Night]Link visible for attendees
**YOU MUST WATCH THE FILM ON YOUR OWN BEFORE THIS EVENT**
For this Virtual Documentary Night we have voted to talk about the documentary, Free For All. This documentary tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all. Again, you must watch the film before attending this event. Here is a link to where you can watch the film for free.
>>Click here to watch Free For All for FREE<<
This is a Voting Night, which means at the end of the night we brainstorm and vote to decide as a group what we will watch the following month, so please come ready with your recommendation. The only requirement is that the film must be available to watch online for free. If you need any ideas, you can search through the Flyers Page on the Community Documentary Night website. It is full of flyers based around certain themes and each flyer is full of documentary posters, which are hyperlinked to where you watch the films for free. Something to consider is that next month is July, which is Disability Pride Month, and Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th. Check out the Disability Pride Month flyer or the Independence Day flyer if you're interested in recommending a film in honor of these holidays.
Again, you must watch the film on your own BEFORE the event. We will be meeting over Zoom, where we will break out into small discussion groups. We will do multiple rounds of small group discussion, then have a special guest Q&A, before closing out the night with a vote to decide what film we will watch the following month. The Zoom information is listed below.
>>Click here join Zoom Meeting<<
Meeting ID: 875 5525 6659
Passcode: 861888This event is posted in multiple meetup groups, and on Eventbrite, as well as with members of the Community Documentary Night email list. (Message me if interested in joining the email list) Therefore, THIS RSVP LIST IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING THE EVENT. So even if you only see one person RSVPed in this meetup group, there will always be others in attendance from other groups. We tend to have at least 20 on average. By inviting numerous groups that increases the likelihood that those in attendance will be from varying backgrounds and beliefs. This is done purposefully to provide everyone with the opportunity to hear a wide range of perspectives.
This event is open to all who are open to all. The one thing we ask is that people allow others to get their full thought out and that any disagreement is voiced in a civil way. Check out the Community Documentary Night website for more info or links to previously shown documentaries.
Thank you and hope to see you there!
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