Red moon, blood moon? Lunar eclipse on April 15 [3am and on]

2004 lunar eclipse by Fred Espenak.

Let's hope for no clouds!

Eastern Daylight Time (April 15, 2014)
Partial umbral eclipse begins: 1:58 a.m. EDT on April 15
Total eclipse begins: 3:07 a.m. EDT
Greatest eclipse: 3:46 a.m. EDT
Total eclipse ends: 4:25 a.m. EDT
Partial eclipse ends: 5:33 a.m. EDT

Why will the moon look red during the eclipse? Sky.org has answers here [hint: the earth's atmosphere is responsible]. If that's too dry and factual for you, maybe you would enjoy reading about blood moons and portents?

For  more details, see NASA's data sheet on this event.

Medlock a la Mozart [Apr 13]

Mozart - Requiem in D minor, K. 626

Hiking around Atlanta: featuring Medlock hikes

In Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests, author Jonah McDonald describes 60 hikes within 30 miles of Atlanta.

And it's no surprise our neighborhood's in it. According to the table of contents, the book has entries on the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve and the South Peachtree Creek PATH Trail.

Spring is here: time to lace up the old boots and hit the trail!

Door to door sales: what's legal in DeKalb Co.?

via the MANA Neighborhood Watch Coordinator:

DeKalb Co. has one of the strictest ordinances for door-to-door sales and solicitations. 

Per Municode.com, "Chapter 15 Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations" / "Article VII. Peddlers, Door-to-Door Sales and Similar Occupations  

Permits are issued through the DeKalb Police Department and must be visible on the sales person.  

The official permit includes the following: 

• Permit number at the top
• The words "Door to Door Sales"
• Sales person's picture is on the left
• Sales person's name and company name
• Date issued and expiration date
• DeKalb Police Chief Bolton's name and signature
• DeKalb County seal is in background 

DeKalb Police advises residents to immediately call 911 and report any suspicious activity. Provide as much about the individual(s) as you can remember (clothing, hair color, tag numbers, company name, etc.).

Doc Talks Series: for pre-teen and teen boys and girls [Apr 3, 15, 22, 29]

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The following talks are part of DeKalb Medical's Doc Talks series. Click to enlarge flyer and see details.

These complimentary talks address your son or daughter's journey into adolescence. The talks will be held:

* For Girls! Thursday, April 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Theatre at DeKalb Medical, N. Decatur - Dr. Caryn Johnson
* For Girls! Tuesday, April 15 from 6- 8 p.m. in the Community Room at Hillandale - Dr. Caryn Johnson

* For Boys! Tuesday, April 22 from 6-8 p.m. -  in the Theatre at DeKalb Medical, N. Decatur - Dr. Stuart Pancer
* For Boys! Tuesday, April 29 from 6- 8 p.m. in the Community Room at Hillandale - Dr. Kenneth Harper

Space is limited so please register by calling 404-501-WELL.

Sincerely,

Mel Meadows
Community Outreach Coordinator
2701 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
ph: 404.501.7495
fx: 404.501.7689
www.dekalbmedical.org

Kids in motion at Medlock area schools

image by John Nowak / CNN.com

Perpetual motion children and their parents, rejoice: this CNN article features local elementary schools and teachers that see a connection between movement and learning.

Why do we make students sit still in class?

Terminus: an immersive performance at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve [Apr 16 - May 17]