Create Dunwoody has launched the America 250 Community Puzzle Project, a citywide initiative placing custom 500-piece puzzles at local businesses and gathering spaces to bring residents together during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
The project places puzzles at restaurants, shops, office waiting rooms, and other community spaces, inviting residents, families, and visitors to stop in and add pieces during regular business hours, according to a release from the organization.
“As we commemorate 250 years of America, this project reminds us that community is built one conversation at a time,” said Rosemary Watts, executive director of Create Dunwoody. “Whether someone spends five minutes or an hour working on a puzzle, they are participating in something larger – bringing people together, fostering connections and reflecting on what freedom, belonging, and community mean in our daily lives.”
The first puzzle
The first puzzle features a map of the Greater Dunwoody Village area and includes logos of participating businesses. Create Dunwoody is also donating puzzles to senior living centers, including Berman Commons, with plans to expand the project with puzzles highlighting additional areas, landmarks, and businesses throughout the city.
Founding puzzle sponsors include Ace Hardware Dunwoody, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Chupito’s Azteca, Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry, Dunwoody Prep, Dunwoody Tavern, Funwoody, Judy and Grace, Moondog Growlers, NFA Burger, Prelude Bookstore, The Dunwoody Gallery, The Little Gym, The Mail Center, The Dunwoody Rotary Club, The Whole Tooth, Village Orthodontics, Village Threads and Vintage Pizzeria.
The America 250 Community Puzzle Project is part of Create Dunwoody’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the community through creative placemaking and public engagement. Information about participating locations, project updates, and purchasing puzzles is available on the Create Dunwoody website.
