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🚭️ A Breath of Fresh Air at Tucker's Moonshadow Tavern
Moonshadow goes smoke-free, Tucker on NPR , and more
David Choe & Angela Ahn
June 06, 2024
Good morning, Tucker!
In today’s edition of Tucker Today:
Moonshadow Tavern goes smoke-free & Tucker on NPR!
Volunteer opportunity w/ a local non-profit
Tucker Farmers Market (6/6) food truck & vendor highlights
Be sure to check out all upcoming events in our Events section.
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Stay in the Loop 💫
🌽 Tucker’s Farmers Market: this week’s highlights!
Tucker's Farmers Market is open every Thursday (4-7pm) at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (4882 Lavista Road) until October. Shop from 25+ vendors providing local fruits & veggies, baked goods, and more!
Here’s the lineup of food trucks for June 6th:
Lobster Dogs Food Truck - lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls plus stuffed avocados
Fitzgerald Smoked Meats - food truck w/ Brunswick stew, pulled pork, ribs, brisket and more; frozen take-home options also available
Vanilla Crepes - sweet or savory crepes
Sabor Provisions - sweet or savory empanadas, drinks, and dips
Sweet Sweet Syria - chicken mandi, falafel, chicken shawarma, and more
Photo Credit: Lobster Dogs
Peaches, watermelon, and corn are also in season — this is your sign to swing by to grab some fresh, local produce! SNAP/EBT is accepted at Tucker’s Farmers Market, and you can double your benefits on fresh fruits and veggies. More details here.
📚️ Calling all Tucker Volunteers: Omega Support Center needs your help!
Omega Support Center is a local Tucker non-profit organization that provides resources and education for community and small business development.
They are currently collecting school supplies for their 5th Annual Back to School Celebration happening on July 27th. Omega Support Center will distribute these free school supplies to Dekalb County Students residing in Tucker (30084, 30341, 30350), with the goal of helping 1K students. More event details here.
You can drop off supplies Monday through Friday (9am - 5pm) in the blue donations bin, or help by donating online at omegasupportcenter.org. For more sponsor and volunteer opportunities, email [email protected].
Small Business News 📰
🚭️ Moonshadow Tavern going smokeless
As of Monday June 3, the Moonshadow Tavern is a non-smoking establishment. Many Tucker community members have long awaited this change and were excited to hear the news.
What are your thoughts?
🧵 Thread Beauty Spa changed locations & is closing soon
In case you missed it, Thread Beauty Spa moved into a new bigger and better space on May 23! The new location is 2252 Fellowship Rd (behind NAPA auto parts).
The Tucker community is saddened to hear that Thread Beauty Spa will officially close its doors on June 30, 2024. This is your sign to book your last appointments before their last day of operations!
Tucker Treasures 💝
Tucker Today partners with Dekalb County Animal Shelter. Every week, we highlight local animals looking for their forever home.
In this week’s edition of Tucker Treasures, we’re featuring LaFlare.
 Laflare (3 yrs old; 75 lbs) | “Meet LaFlare, a dog with a flaire for the dramatic. He’s so lovable, a snuggle monster with the cutest face which just lights up when you’re scratching him in his favorite places. LaFlare is playful but not in your typical way. He likes to have a toy nearby but he certainly can’t be bothered to run or chase for it! He’s a one-of-a-kind dog in search of love and a lap. Come and get him!” |
Check out his profile here for more details.
Spread the word about LaFlare to anyone who might be interested in adopting their newest fur baby!
Tucker Moments 📸
Tucker’s beloved coffee shop — The Corner Cup — hosted NPR’s Coffee Conversations with Rose Scott!
Local business owners, civic leaders, and community members shared about issues important to the Tucker community. Be sure to check out the full NPR segment here!
Tucker community leaders and business owners w/ Rose Scott from Coffee Conversations; Photo Credit: Bite of Korea Instagram
Tucker community members gathered for the live NPR segment at The Corner Cup; Photo Credit: Bite of Korea Instagram
Tucker Events 🎟️
Don’t miss out on upcoming events!
🎶 First Friday Concert Series
Location: Church Street Greenspace
Date/time: June 7th (5:30pm - greenspace opens; 7-9pm - music starts)
Photo Credit: City of Tucker Parks and Recreation Instagram
TKR Summer of Fun and Tucker’s First Friday Concert Series continues! Bring your friends and family this Friday to relax and enjoy live music from The Wildflowers.
There will be food vendors including Las Colinas Mexican Grill, Pinky’s Shaved Ice, Fair on Wheels by Tacos and Tequilas, and Top Job Beverage & Events. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, and chairs, but no pets (unless they’re service animals). See you all there!
In case you can’t make this event, mark your calendars now for the upcoming lineup:
August 2nd - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute - On the Border
September 6th - The Return
🏎️ Tucker Cruise In
Location: Downtown Tucker
Date/time: June 8th (starts 10am; ends with awards at 1pm)
Don’t miss the old-fashioned classic car show on Main Street in downtown Tucker! It’s free to attend and $5 to register your vehicle.
Can’t make this week? Don’t worry — Tucker Cruise Ins happen every second Saturday through September. More details here.
Tucker Cruise In on 5/11; Photo credit: Dean Hesse, Decaturish
🎼 Metro Atlanta Chorus Spring Choral Concert
Location: First Baptist Church Tucker (5073 Lavista Road)
Date/time: June 8th @4 pm
Join the Metro Atlanta Chorus as they celebrate Spring with The Poetry of Music. Choral selections include pieces based on famous poems by Robert Frost and other well-known poets.
Admission is free and donations are appreciated.
📆 Other Upcoming Events
Hosting an event and want to get featured in Tucker Today? Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Events in the table are listed in chronological order.
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🐾 Walk for PAWS | Walk for the PAWS is back! Bring your furry friends for friendly competition, a local vendor market, and more! | Location: Henderson Park East Date/time: June 15th (11am - 2pm) |
✊ 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee | Join us for a parade on Main Street to celebrate Juneteenth! Find sponsor and vendor information at [email protected]. | Location: Main Street/Church Street Greenspace Date/time: June 15th (5 - 9pm) |
🌈 Pride Comedy Night | Join Tuckerite Joel Byars + other comedians for a special Pride Comedy Night. Free admission, open to all! More details here. | Location: High Card Brewery Date/time: June 15th (8 - 10pm) |
🏐 Volleyball Camp | Reach out to Maureen Jekielek at [email protected] with any questions! | Location: Tucker High School Date/time: June 17-19 (9am - 12pm) Cost: $150 |
🎬️ Movie on the Green | Join the community for a family-friendly movie night! More details here. | Location: Church Street Greenspace Date/time: upcoming event on June 20th (6pm - greenspace opens; 7pm - movie starts) |
👮♂️ Coffee with a Cop | Hosted by Tucker precinct - meet your local officers, ask questions, and enjoy a cup of coffee! | Location: Starbucks - 4294 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, Ga 30084 Date/time: June 26th (9 - 10am) |
🎆 Celebration of Independence | Tucker’s annual Celebration of Independence and Fireworks Spectacular is back and bigger than ever with live music and a kid’s zone! | Location: Main Street Date/time: July 3rd (6pm) |
☀️ Summer Camp Registration | Week 5 of Summer Sports Camp registration is now open! During sports camp your child will participate in sports like lacrosse, basketball, soccer, flag football, and more. Read more here. | Dates: July 8 - July 12; 9am - 3pm Contact Ray Rollins for question ([email protected]) |
🔁 Recurring Events
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🍎 Tucker Farmers Market | Shop from food trucks and 25+ vendors providing local fruits & veggies, baked goods, and more! More details here. | Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian parking lot Date/time: Every Thursday (4 - 7pm) until October |
♟️Tucker Chess Club | 100% free and open to all skill levels! Bring chess gear, snacks, dinner, and friends! Contact [email protected] with any q’s. | Location: 2317 Main St Date/time: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday @ 7pm |
🌊 Aqua Fit Water Aerobics | Join us for this full-body workout via water resistance. Pre-registration is required. Read more and register here. Contact [email protected] w/ any questions. | Location: Kelley Cofer Pool (4259 N Park Drive) Date/time: Tuesday through Friday starting May 28th (9 - 10am) Cost: $3 per session |
🎧️ Podcast Club | Join the Podcast Club every 1st Tuesday of the month! | Location: Tucker Library Date/time: July 2nd (6:30 - 7:30pm); recurring every first Tuesday of the month |
🎭️ Peter’s Place Music Theatre Class | For ages 18+ with and w/o developmental disabilities who want to explore musical theatre while making new friends! Register by June 15th. More details here. | Location: Tucker Rec Center Date: Saturdays starting July 6th (10:30 - 12:30pm) |
Tucker Tunes - Live Music 🎵
Monday
Napoleon's Grill | Jazz Jam Session & Open Mic | 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Moonshadow Tavern | Open Mic Night | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Moonshadow Tavern | Live Music | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 10:00pm
The Mad Italian | Live Music | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Moonshadow Tavern | Live Music | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
El Matador Mexican Restaurant | Live Music | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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