Correspondence Writer, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta

Nick Kostopoulos is, first and foremost, a writer-which of course means that he agonized as he crafted this bio. He is also a proud former FOCUS kid and is sure that his Camp Hollywood days were an important influence in solidifying his love of movies. This eventually led to his earning a BFA in Writing for Screen and Television from the University of Southern California (the alma mater of one George Lucas, whose "Star Wars" films were a regular Camp Hollywood theme). When Nick is not writing or logging his daily film views in a specially created Word document, he is usually listening to music of all kinds; and so, he can often be found at Atlanta Symphony Hall, where he is both a season subscriber and a member of its young professionals' group, BRAVO. Nick has served on BRAVO's Leadership Committee for the past seven seasons.

I was in 9th grade when a friend, Ashley Bruce, asked me to join her in serving as junior counselors at Camp Infinity. I begrudgingly agreed as she assured me it "wouldn't be as hard as it sounds." It was exactly as hard as it sounded! But it also ended up being the most fun I had all summer. My week at camp quickly snowballed into volunteering at Saturday Respites, Camp Team and Camp Hollywood, and going on teen group outings throughout my high school and college years. Along the way, I made lasting friends and found a passion for helping people reach their fullest potential. FOCUS opened my eyes and led me to pursue a career in nursing. Since earning my BSN and MSN degrees, I've been lucky enough to be able to work at camps and with FOCUS as a staff nurse as often as my schedule allows. I am so grateful to all the "kids" who've befriended me, challenged me, and laughed at my shenanigans, and to the FOCUS families who have trusted me and welcomed me into their lives. It has been an honor to share the journey. Since that very first night at camp, FOCUS has never been far from my heart (or my weekend and summer plans!)

Invite your friends to a Private Wine Tasting for up to 20 people at Total Wine and More. Reservation must be made 4 weeks before the desired event. Certificate expires 11/28/2025.

Invite your friends to a Private Wine Tasting for up to 20 people at Total Wine and More. Reservation must be made 4 weeks before the desired event. Certificate expires 11/28/2025.

During your Tour & Tasting experience at ASW Distillery, 199 Armour Drive, you and up to 9 guests will receive three (3) tokens redeemable for samples of ASW's whiskies, vodka, gin, or for delicious craft cocktails made with their spirits.

This double magnum of wine from Gargiulo Vineyards in the Napa Valley is the G Major 7 Study Cabernet Sauvignon. Blended from selected fruit off the 575 OVX vineyard, this wine is named after a classic jazz guitar chord. Like its namesake, it is composed of four of the five classic Bordeaux varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Merlot. G Major 7 is highly nuanced and provides a profound sense of elegance and complexity, changing with every swirl and sip. The nose reflects subtle floral notes, which develop into deep, crushed berry and earth flavors on the palate. Its tannins are refined and seamlessly integrated. The aging potential is 25 plus years.

Gargiulo Vineyards Oakville Sessions Magnum

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Only 50 Cases Produced

The wines from the two Oakville vineyards in the Napa Valley are unique, but resolutely embody the essential Oakville qualities of depth and complexity with the structural integrity to age for decades.

Enjoy some great bottles of Prisoner Sardo Red Blend wine with appetizers for a fun evening in!. Use the $30 Trader Joes gift card to purchase some great appetizers! Slice some cheese on the heart shaped cutting board, fill the Chantal ramekins with your favorite dips and place any hot items on the Wine Enthusiast Heart Shaped trivet. This basket even includes enough wine corks to complete the trivet if you don't have some of your own.

Belle Glos showcases award winning Pinot Noirs from California's most noteworthy coastal wine-growing regions, produced by fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner. The 2018 Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir reflects with depth of color and beautiful flavor structure.

Local brewery fans enjoy 2 six-packs of Monday Night Slap Fight beer at home or head to Tucker Brewing with the $25 gift card.

This box of goodies from Reformation Brewery contains a bottle of their London Dry Gin, made in North Georgia with juniper berries, Saigon cinnamon chips, licorice root, coriander and angelica root. Put on the 10th anniversary hat and head to one of their locations to spend the enclosed gift card. Also included are a metal brewery sign, a silicon pint cup and a sticker.

Welcome that sweet baby boy with this elephant themed basket of goodies. Wrap the baby in a hand knitted cotton baby blanket while they wear one of 2 sleepers with elephants on them and a handknitted hat. There are 3 elephant toys, a blue handknit elephant, an Eric Carle elephant and an elephant push toy. The basket also includes an elephant onesie and 2 bibs from 3 Marthas.

This lavender floral themed baby girl basket is the perfect gift for that new baby girl. There are 3 hand knit items including a baby bonnet, a blanket and an elephant -- all in lavender. Wrap the baby in the floral baby wrap with matching headband or dress her in one of the 2 floral sleepers or the summer outfit complete with floral baby shoes. She will love the v-tech toy for years to come.

Have a rootin tootin fun lunch time with this adorable lunch set which includes the Rootin Tootin lunch box, 4 reusable snack bags, 2 food jars, and an apron.

Any toddler would have a blast with these fun and cozy items.

Imaginarium Discovery Play Mat, Fisher Price Little People Animal set, Melissa & Doug Wood Block set, and a Sherpa Fleece Throw

Spend quiet days at home focusing on putting together these 7-in-one National Park Puzzles - 1 x 1000pc, 2 x 750pc, 4 x 500pc and this Ravensburger Winding River Puzzle.

Enjoy a fun family night at home with these 5 family games and a $50 Xbox gift card.

• Sudoku
• Yahtzee
• Say Anything
• Double 12 Dominoes
• Left, Center, Right

Enjoy 4 fun games that will exercise your brain:

Discovery Mindblown solar vehicle creations

Lego Creator 3 in 1

Lego Creator White Rabbit

Brain Quest game

This easter basket is perfect for that special girl in your life. It contains a tie dyed Peep pillow, a Peep drink container, a spring Barbie doll, a sparkly headband, glitter chalk, a puzzle and more!

Get this Easter basket for that special boy. The basket contains a big yellow Peep pillow, a Peep drink container, a puzzle, Hot Wheels cars, sidewalk chalk, bubble pin wheel and more.

This Gozney Roccbox Pizza Oven makes wood-fired cooking easy. This pizza oven is the world's most versatile live-fire outdoor oven. Enjoy a professional grade outdoor oven engineered to be easy for beginners and exceptional for chefs.

Get this Big Green Egg and Your Life Will Never Taste the Same!

Package Includes:

Large Big Green Egg
Large Egg Nest
Ash Tool
Grill Grip
20 lb. BGE Charcoal
BGE Firestarters
High Country Outfitters is your local Authorized Dealer for the "World's Best Smoker" the Big Green Egg. High Country Outfitters has all the sizes and eggcessories from Big Green Egg at all their locations.

Widely acclaimed as the original American-designed ceramic cooker. The Big Green Egg is much more than just a grill it's a complete outdoor cooking system engineered to be stronger, more durable and provide better heat retention than any other outdoor cooker on the market. State-of-the-art ceramic technology and patented components provide the best thermal properties, material quality and cooking results. Every EGG comes with a free Best-In-Class lifetime warranty. Convenience, ease of use and fantastic cooking results truly set the EGG apart. Once you taste the difference, you'll agree!

High Country Outfitters Locations:

Buckhead - Roswell Road

East Cobb - Avenue

Midtown - Ansley Mall

Alpharetta - Avalon

Athens - Downtown

Peachtree City - Avenue

Beautiful Tall and Grand Ribbon vases. These vases are an artistic addition for any modern house that will highlight any flower arrangement and decorate flawlessly in your home or office.

This Ballard Designs Lapin white faux fur throw is sooooo wonderfully soft, you may have trouble letting it go. The plush, ultra-fine faux fur is made of silky polyester and backed with cozy poly-velour.

These Ballard Designs romantic Legare Lanterns were inspired by the antique carriage lanterns used to light the side porches of Charleston's historic Legare Street homes. Light them up with the Petite Starry Lights or Essential Pillars (sold separately).
Legare Lantern features:Brass finish

• Use indoors or in sheltered outdoor spaces
• Handmade of glass & steel

Ballard Designs' adorable Stone Sheep is handmade of cement with curly details around the cute face, and wonderfully textured fleece made with embedded rock. Tuck this playful garden sculpture among the flowers, greet guests at the door, or enjoy indoors as an irresistible Easter decoration.

Stone Sheep features:

- Light gray finish

- Handmade

- Cement & stone

- Outdoor safe

Beautiful dark brown woven basket - perfect for a special plant or for your throws, towels or magazines!

Tailored lines that transition easily from traditional to contemporary. these Preston Wall Sconces feature a sleek candle arm and stepped round wall plate. Sconces feature: Hand finished Damp Rated for use in bathroom; made of steel; premium brass socket. Hardwire only

Celebrate an inclusive holiday season with these cheerful Wheelchair Santa ornaments pn your tree and an Inflatable Santa with wheelchair in your yard!

This pair of pillows were made from handwoven fabric in a block twill pattern. They can add a bit of spice to a brown couch or chair.

Lilly Pulitzer fans this basket is for you! Wrap yourself in this Lilly scarf! Use the Lilly pen to write in your Lilly notebook while enjoying your favorite beverage wrapped in a Lilly coozie. Keep the zip drive in your purse and use the tech ring on your cell phone.

Enjoy shopping for all things home, fashion, essentials, grocery, and more with this $100 Target gift card enclosed in a beautiful art deco frame.

Set of 3 hand woven towels. The 2 dish towels and a matching hand towel. All 100% cotton that can be washed and dried. These towels are meant to be used and get better with age.

Set of 2 dish towels and 3 hand towels all in turquoise. The dishtowels are 21 x 30. The hand towels are 14 x 20. All woven in 100% cotton. Machine wash and dry. These hand towels get better the more you wash them and use them.

Pillow made from hand woven material features the official State of Georgia Tartan in green, navy, light blue and red. 100% cotton. that can be machine washed and dried.

Chick-Fil-A lovers - this basket is for you! It is full of Chick-Fil-A swag including socks, a hat, pajamas, a shirt, a frisbee, a tote, a bag, sunglasses, books, and so much more. Most importantly, it includes more than 50 gift cards for breakfast, shakes, and lunch so you can indulge in your love of Chick-Fil-A and eat mor chikin!

Delicious Persian food in the heart of Atlanta at either Delbar (located in Inman Park and Alpharetta) or Bibi (located in Ponce City Market).

Enjoy your Starbucks in these 2 FOCUS Yeti cups! With these 5 $10 Starbucks gift cards you can head to Starbucks and have them pour your drinks into your FOCUS Yeti so they stay warm while you enjoy every drop!

Enjoy a $100 Darden restaurant gift card to Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Season's 52, or Bahama Breeze and a bottle of Headline Cabernet Sauvignon.

$150 Fleming's Steakhouse gift certificate

Enjoy a bottle of Frei Brother's Chardonnay and a bottle of Headline Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a $100 gift card to Maggiano's, On the Border, or Chili's restaurants.

Enjoy a delicious meal at any of these fine restaurants - McCormick & Schmick's, Oceanaire, or Morton's Steakhouse with a $150 Landry's gift card.

Enjoy a $50 gift card to Marlow's Tavern! Marlow's Tavern features the "Best of the Best" in American tavern fare served in a modern atmosphere. The menu offers a diverse combination of classic dishes that are updated and elevated to a higher level.

This focused Chardonnay features classic flavors from the cool, fog-cloaked vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Notes of ripe green apple, citrus and pear on the rich, round palate blend seamlessly with hints of tropical fruit, cream and vanilla on the lingering finish.

This focused Chardonnay features classic flavors from the cool, fog-cloaked vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Notes of ripe green apple, citrus and pear on the rich, round palate blend seamlessly with hints of tropical fruit, cream and vanilla on the lingering finish.

Five-Course Gourmet Catered Dinner Party for up to 10 people by Proof of the Pudding. Dine in the heart of action in luxury and style in the new headquarters and state-of-the-art kitchen in West Midtown where you can watch our chefs prepare foods for you and your guests. Work closely with Proof to create a unique customized menu, including hors d'oeuvres, appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert courses and wine pairings. Dinner includes private culinary and serving staff. Expires 3/31/2025. Subject to mutually available date.

The Ultimate Dining Card from Buckhead Life Restaurant Group is a personal dining card, gift and passport to VIP treatment in Atlanta's acclaimed restaurants. The card is valid at all award-winning Buckhead Life restaurants. It never expires, is rechargeable with added value year round.

Enjoy this gift certificate for a wonderful dining experience for four with a wine pairing at Canoe. Canoe is tucked away along the peaceful banks of the Chattahoochee River, yet conveniently located in the Vinings community.

Experience authentic American dining at Ted's Montana Grill.

Enjoy 4 tickets for admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum at The Center for Puppetry Arts which features the Jim Henson Gallery and the Global Gallery. Call 404-873-3391 at least 48 hours in advance to make reservations.

Expires 5/31/25.

Dual/Family Membership for 6 months.

2 Admission Tickets to the Georgia Aquarium - expires 1/31/25.

Enjoy 2 Tickets to a live performance of "Cinderella" at the Atlanta Ballet.

Choose one performance: Saturday, March 16th at 5 PM or Sunday, March 17th, 2024. at 5 PM.

VIP Pass (Box seating area) for 2 to a show at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. Expires 2/24/25.

This is a llama yoga class for up to 15 people!

Llama Yoga has been featured and noted by Netflix and USA Today as a world class experience that is a 'must do'. Although many people believe llama yoga is a simply fun activity, the yoga is transformative as we connect with nature and deeply dissolve tension from our bodies. The yoga is floor based and suitable for all. Figgy llama often oversees our classes and joins us in savasana when she is in super zen mode. Llama yoga is a treat that will leave you relaxed and deeply connected to your inner wellness.

Location: Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse in the Bamboo Forest, East Atlanta.

Expires February, 2025.

An opportunity for 2 people to learn about all things llama and alpacas. It's interesting to note that llama land is a recognized national wildlife habitat right here in Atlanta. The experience is a tour of the amazing wild life habitat, up close interaction with the herd, compelling rescue stories of all the llamas and alpacas, photo opportunities, and a chance to feed the herd organic baby carrots for up close snuggles if you chose.

Location: Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse in the Bamboo Forest, East Atlanta.

Expires February, 2025.

2 tickets to the Alliance Theatre. Perfect for a night out on the town enjoying some of the best theater Atlanta has to offer. Available through July 31, 2024.

Enjoy 4 tickets for admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum at The Center for Puppetry Arts which features the Jim Henson Gallery and the Global Gallery. Call 404-873-3391 at least 48 hours in advance to make reservations.

Expires 5/31/25.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Visit the Atlanta Zoo and enjoy animal watching at its best with 4 general admission tickets. Expires Feb, 2025.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra certificate for two tickets to one performance in the Delta Classical season.

Sibelius - 2/29 or 3/2/24

Mozart - 4/4 or 4/5/24

Gershwin 4/25 or 4/26/24

$100 Universal Orlando Resort Gift Card can be used for tickets, food, merchandise and more. Enjoy endless fun and adventure with access to three theme parks on your Universal Orlando Resort vacation.

Enjoy a complimentary one-night bed and breakfast experience at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. This stay is inclusive of Premier King Guestroom accommodations, room and tax and breakfast for two plus parking. Expires February 24, 2025.

Complimentary Golf for 4 Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas. The Las Colinas golf course, located at a premier Irving country club, was classically designed in 1963 by Joe Finger and provides plenty of challenges for all golfers, whether pro or novice. It recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation including a brand-new practice facility designed by Golf Hall-of-Famer, Lanny Wadkins, and is among the finest golf courses in Irving, TX.

Valid Tuesday - Thursday. Cart fee not included.

Expires 12/31/24.

Round of Golf for Four (4) on the Fazio Course and Two Night Stay in a Deluxe Guest Room at the Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa. In the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth in beautiful Frisco, Texas, lie two extraordinary golf courses at Stonebriar Country Club. These courses are newly renovated, with incredible new additions to the golf experience, and offer a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

Expires 12/31/24.

$100 Top Golf gift card and a FOCUS golf shoe bag. Enjoy your time Top Golf with a bunch of stuff that makes us golf: clubs, balls, tees, turf, a ball-picker-upper-cart thing, etc. and a whole bunch of stuff that's not golf: loud music, giant targets, giant TVs, and a hand-crafted food & beverage menu. Put all these things under one roof, and you've got yourself a good time!

For all of the Atlanta soccer fans out there! A chance to experience the action live at an Atlanta United Game. Tickets are for mutually agreed upon date (with season ticket owner) to regular season home game.

Atlanta United - 4 tickets Section 127C, row 1, seats 7-10 Delta Club Access May 4th, 2024, 730pm. Home Depot parking pass.

4 tickets to the Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on September 7, 2024.. Root on your favorite team in person at the game in Athens, GA.

Tickets for 2 on 3/23/24!

Enjoy an evening at State Farm Arena watching the Atlanta Hawks take on the Charlotte Hornets. Seats are six rows up from the court near center court. Tickets also include access to Harrah's Club where a free buffet dinner is served along with unlimited free water, soda, beer, wine and mixed drinks. Also included is a parking pass in the CNN parking deck across from State Farm. Don't miss this fun night cheering on the Hawks in a pair of premium seats with dinner, drinks and parking included!

Tickets for 2 on 3/28/24

Enjoy an evening at State Farm Arena watching the Atlanta Hawks take on the Boston Celtics. Seats are six rows up from the court near center court. Tickets also include access to Harrah's Club where a free buffet dinner is served along with unlimited free water, soda, beer, wine and mixed drinks. Also included is a parking pass in the CNN parking deck across from State Farm. Don't miss this fun night cheering on the Hawks in a pair of premium seats with dinner, drinks and parking included! Game is March 28

A UGA football signed by Kirby Smart!

Kirby Smart is an American football coach and former player. He is the current head football coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, his alma mater. As head coach, he led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022.

Clemson fans will love this basket complete with Clemson swag including slipper socks, 3 mugs, and a mini football.

#7 Bijan Robinson, running back with Atlanta Falcons, autographed photograph with certificate of authenticity.

University Tennessee autographed mini-helmet signed by Peyton Manning with certificate of authenticity.

Framed autographed Matt Ryan Falcons jersey with certificate of authenticity

Framed autographed Earl Campbell jersey, embroidered with his career statistics.

Pete Rose autographed Adirondack bat with certificate of authenticity.

Black, purple, and pink handwoven scarf made with bamboo and bamboo stellina yarn hand dyed. This scarf is woven in a gothic cross pattern. The stellina yarn gives the scarf a nice sparkle!

Tory Burch handbag:

Petite Lee Radziwill Tiramusu Double Bag contrasts structure and softness, and a mix of materials. Composed of layers that unfold like the collar of a trench coat, it can be worn open, semi-buttoned or fully closed. Beautifully crafted in leather and suede, with signature lock-and-key hardware and an optional cross-body strap. The collection is named for Lee Radziwill, who was fearlessly unique.

Enjoy a $100 gift card to Sephora and decorate your home with this beautiful seafoam jeweled frame.

Go shopping in this style with the Kate Spade Laurel Way Darci Zip Around Wallet in Prickly Pear.

• Zip around closure
• Gold tone hardware
• Interior has six card slots, four slim slots, one zip coin pocket and one large bill compartment
• Exterior has one slip in pocket
• Approx measurement 5"W x 4"H x 0.75"D

This scarlet and grey scarf is hand woven in a honey comb pattern. Fully reversible with one side grey on scarlet and the other side scarlet on grey. It is 9 inches wide and 88 inches long. Perfect to wrap around your neck to keep you warm.

These handwoven scarves in olive and rust are perfect for autumn. Both scarves is 10 inches wide and about 72 inches long. Both are woven in tencel yarns in a shadow box pattern. Keep one and give one to your best friend.

This handwoven scarf in Barbie pink can brighten up any outfit. Its 6.5 inches wide and 84 inches long. The undlulating pattern shows off the shine in the rayon tencell yarn.

James Avery Palais Rouge Doublet 18 inch sterling silver necklace contains a lab created ruby and mother of pearl doublet. This stone has been layered to achieve a unique color and enhanced surface durability. Crafted in America using the world's finest materials.

James Avery Palais Blanc Doublet sterling silver earrings contain layered gemstones that are sure to dress up an look. Inspired by the architectures and colors of the Grand Palais in Paris, these layered gems are framed in sterling silver. The doublets is made from Milky Quartz and Mother of Pearl. Earrings are 7/8 inch long with hook closure.

Honora Pearl Earrings - Sterling silver with cultured pearl, dangling circle earrings

Enjoy a studio family portrait session and a 14" fine art portrait.

At Holland Fine Art Portraits we want every family to enjoy an elegant portrait session and a treasured memory of time time spent together.

For the fisherman in your life! This trout painting is a beautiful piece of modern art, perfect for a man cave or cabin by the lake.

An original 16 x 20 oil painting from Elizabeth Waddell

Bouquet Under Glass - a 10 x 14 watercolor painting

Come again? a 12 x 12 oil painting of a cute chicken - by Pam Jordan

Wildflowers - a 12 x 16 oil painting by Pam Jordan

Prof Bovine - a 12x12 acrylic painting by FOCUS parent Lisa Lucier.

Dripped Flowers - a 24 x 8 acrylic on textured canvas by Lisa Lucier

Moo Moo I love you - a 12 x 12 acrylic on tile by FOCUS parent Lisa Lucier.

An 18 x 24 painting. Artist Unknown.

A lovely book of insect artwork by Christopher Marley. The graceful arrangements of jewel-like arthropods and delicate butterflies transform the hitherto creepy world of insects into stunning works of art.

The All Saints Solamente cigar includes a core of Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos, being bound in a Nicaraguan leaf and finalized with a dark Ecuadorian Habano oscuro wrapper.. The end result is a dark and punchy experience, offering toasted characteristics of earth, charred oak, dark chocolate and root-like spices of anise and clove. Box includes 23 cigars in the 5" x 58 format. Limited edition only 500 boxes were crafted in 2023.

2 vintage wooden "Americana" 3-D stars.

Vintage circular American Flag painted on wood.