ATLANTA -- The joint regular meeting of the DeKalb Parks Bond Advisory Committee and the Initiative for a Green DeKalb Advisory Council will be Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the ONE DeKalb Resource Center located on the lower level of Northlake Mall near the Macy’s entrance, 4800 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30345.

There will be an update on greenspace acquisitions and current parks and recreation projects.

The DeKalb Parks Bond Advisory Committee provides advice regarding the use of the proceeds of the 2001 Parks Bonds and reviews the bond proceeds expenditures in an advisory capacity. The Initiative for a Green DeKalb Advisory Council advises, advocates, and establishes a vision for an integrated greenspace system in DeKalb County.

For more information, call Mamie Ellis at 404-371-2082.

Georgians for Pastured Poultry (GPP), an alliance that is promoting the use of high-welfare, pasture raised poultry in Georgia, has created Pastured Poultry Week to take place Monday, June 11 through Sunday, June 17, 2012.

As part of this annual event, Atlanta restaurants will help spread the word about the many virtues of pastured poultry – its superior taste, the natural life of the chickens, and the positive impact on both human health and the health of the environment – by serving it on their menus every day during this designated week. Additionally, chef demonstrations at local farmers markets throughout the spring and summer will educate consumers on ways to prepare pastured poultry in order to continue raising awareness.

Participating restaurants include:

Due to expected inclement weather and safety concerns, the Keep DeKalb Beautiful South River Cleanup, along with Gardens in the Park and Mill Day at the Park events have all been postponed. 

Gardens in the Park will be held May 5, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Exchange Park, 2771 Columbia Drive.  Mason Mill Day at the Park wil also be rescheduled to May 5, 1-4 p.m. at Mason Mill Park.  Finally the Keep DeKalb Beautiful South River Cleanup will be rescheduled to a future date that will be announced at a later time.