Wanna know what's happening in the 'hood? Of course you do! So grab a cup of joe or glass of vino, and get reading. Here it is, the March Messenger.

The Atlanta Track Club will be hosting the Atlanta Women's 5K in Candler Park on Saturday, March 27th. The race starts at 8 am, and runners will be off the course by 8:45 or 9. Roughly 1,200 participants are expected. Here's the race course:

It's that time of year again! Time to dust off your running shoes and get moving. This year's 420 Fest 5K road race is on April 17. Download this registration form and send it in.

The cost is $20 if you sign up by 3/16. After 3/16 and race day registration will be $25.

Good morning fellow CPers, and happy spring! Several people have requested that the CPNO Board meeting minutes be posted, so please click here for the January meeting minutes.

On Saturday a ring was found in the playground area of Candler Park. If you believe it is yours or know who the owner is, please contact Lynda Cox at 617-938-7260.

From Dave Aynes, CPNO Treasurer:

Here are two documents for those who would like to review them:

2009 Year End Financial Details for CPNO
Budget Committee Meeting Summary from Feb 1, 2010

Also, please note that the second budget committee meeting will be held at Epworth's meeting room on March 22nd at 7 PM.

From Rev. Lisa Dempsey: Director of Parent Morning Out Program, Job Opening for June 2010. Epworth UMC is accepting applications for a director of its Parents Morning Out Program. Position is part-time. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and background check. Receiving applications through March 15. Contact Judith (M-F, 9-2) at 404.525.4746 or by email at epworthumc@bellsouth.net to request job description and application.

Come one, come all! On Saturday, April 3 from 10-11 AM, the Easter Bunny will be at our very own Candler Park.

The Friends of Candler Park is proud to present the 3rd Annual Egg Hunt in Candler Park on April 3rd. Festivities + Bunny Arrival is at 10 AM. Come for pictures with the Bunny, activities and family fun! If you would like to help, donate plastic eggs, or any skills please contact JoJo Ross.

Parents Morning Out program (PMO), a ministry of Epworth United Methodist Church, proudly combines your child's love for the creative arts with caring and affordable child care. Epworth PMO offers a safe and relaxed environment that fosters growing imaginations. Epworth is a safe sanctuaries church, and is located at 1561 McLendon Ave.

Registration for 2010-2011 opens to the public on March 2. It will remain open until classes are full. Parents may call Epworth for details anytime during the year or to check on openings. 404.525.4746

Pick from three schedules for children ages 12 months to 4 years:
Option 1: Tuesday & Thursday; 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Option 2: Wednesday only for ages 2-4 (“drop-in” as you need care); 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Option 3: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Visit www.epworthatcandlerpark.net/pmo/ for tuition, registration and additional information.