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Enjoy Some Music This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events on April 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Thursday, April 15 (tonight!): Jazz Nights at the Scottish Rite in Oakhurst. Pack a picnic and bring a blanket. Call 404-370-0888 for more information.

Friday, April 16: World Renown classical guitarist is teaching a master class at Guitar Decatur tomorrow. He’ll be performing at Spivey Hall on Saturday. If you are interested in participating, call 404-915-4599.

Friday, April 16: Eddie’s Attic is hosting Harmony for Life, A Benefit for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Artists include The Vinyl Strangers, Joe McGuinness Trio, Alexis Vear, Angela Motter, and Mike Kinnebrew.

Saturday, April 17: Record Store Day at DecaturCD. Doors open at 10 a.m. and drinks are provided by Twain’s.

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New Work by Melanie Eberhardt and Madli Kirchhoff At The Seen Gallery

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Photos from The Seen Gallery Website

Bill and Amy, owners of  The Seen Gallery,  invite the community to enjoy the new work of artists Melanie Eberhardt and Madli Kirchholff at an Opening Reception this Saturday, April 17 from 7 until 10 pm. 

The Seen Gallery is currently doing some remodeling of the gallery and removing a wall to open up the space. Plan on attending this Opening Reception to check on their progress. If you cannot make it this weekend, be sure to stop by anytime and browse the great artwork they have on display (and for sale).

The Seen Gallery is located on Church Street in downtown Decatur.

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Don't Forget: Earth Day Parade this Sunday

Posted in Uncategorized on April 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Come join us for the 2010 Earth Day Festival Parade this Sunday, April 18th.  Line-up starts at noon in Harmony Park, and the parade will start moving at 12:30pm.  Sorry, but there are no gas-powered vehicles allowed in this event. If you want to participate, decorate your wagon or bike, skate, or walk. The theme is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” so we hope to see you use recyclable materials in your decorations in fun and creative ways.  If you just want to watch, you can wave to Mayor Bill Floyd and City Commissioner Patti Garrett as they cruise down Oakview Road in our electric mini-firetruck, and get a look at the City of Decatur’s brand new electric vehicle.

Earth Day Parade 2009.

Parade line-up begins at Harmony Park in Oakhurst at noon, and the parade begins at 12:30 p.m.  The parade will end at Oakhurst Community Garden.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the parade manager.

Parade Manager:
Lena Stevens
Resource Conservation Coordinator
City of Decatur, GA
(404)370-4102
lena.stevens@decaturga.com

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If Spring Is Here, It Must Be Time For Events!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on April 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

This great weather has me longing for events on the square and looking forward to the May Concerts series. May 1st is not only the first Concert on the Square, but also the Decatur Green Fest, which begins at 3pm. The schedule for concerts is below- hope to see you on the square!

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Uncle Stephen Wants You: Top Five Reasons to Join Decatur Roundtables

Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

We’re now just a few days from the Decatur Next April 15th Kick Off Meeting.  Our count to-date is 475 registrants from across the Decatur community, putting us just short of the five hundred who participated in 1998.  Those already involved reflect a diverse mix of voices across multiple lines – race, income, interests, household type and political inclinations, to name but a few.  In short, they look a whole lot like our city overall.

If you’ve already registered to participate, thank you.  But if you haven’t, click here for the Top Five Reasons why you might want to reconsider

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National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

Posted in Community on April 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Three of Decatur's Communications Officers L to R: Jennifer Guthrie, Lynette Hardmon and Terria Brown

Beginning Sunday, April 11th until Saturday, April 17, 2010 it is National Telecommunicators Week.  National Public Safety Telecommunications Week  has been set aside so everyone can be made more aware of the Communications Officers hard work and dedication, which provide a vital link to the public safety services on which we have come to rely every day.   Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. It was first conceived by Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Office in 1981 and was observed only at that agency for three years. Members of the Virginia and North Carolina chapters of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) became involved in the mid-1980s. By the early 1990s, the national APCO organization convinced Congress of the need for a formal proclamation. Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced what became H.J. Res. 284 to create “National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.”

A big thanks to the City of Decatur’s Communications Officers for their hard work and commitment:

Terry Sims
Lynette Hardmon
Helen Marston
Terria Strickland
Cassandra Bradley-King
Antranette Robinson
Jennifer Guthrie
Doris Thompson
Darnell Rolling

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Two Great Ways to Support Local & Healthy Foods for Decatur Schools!

Posted in Community, Sustainability on April 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The Decatur Farm to School Initiative is hosting two events in April to raise money to integrate Farm to School principles into the curriculum and the cafeteria. The first event, in conjunction with Earth Day, an April 17th viewing of the film Dirt! The Movie in the new Decatur High School Auditorium.  Dirt! The Movie is an Official Selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival (visit www.dirtthemovie.org for more details).  Tickets are $5 per person and benefit Decatur Farm to School.  Ticket sales start that evening at the DHS auditorium from 7-7:30pm and a brief discussion session will follow the movie.  Be sure to check out our concession stand of locally made goodies, including special treats provided by Nectar, and Farm to School t-shirts for sale.

The second event is a Dine Out for Farm to School on Tuesday, April 20th from 5-9pm.  Leon’s Full Service, Steinbecks, The Iberian Pig, Cakes & Ale, Brick Store Pub, and Universal Joint will host this event and will donate a percentage of the night’s proceeds to Decatur Farm to School.  Make plans now to come out early with the family, or grab your friends for a night out!  Each restaurant will serve up Farm-to-School menu items using local ingredients, and Cakes & Ale will also have a kids menu item from 5-7pm.

We need everyone to come out to help these two events raise funds for healthy foods in our schools, so make plans now to see Dirt! The Movie on April 17th and to dine out on April 20th!

Volunteers and restaurants owners who are interested in supporting the event can contact Kristin Allin of Cakes & Ale at kristin@cakesandalerestaurant.com for additional information.
Additional information on the Decatur Farm to School initiative can be accessed at www.decaturfarmtoschool.org.

Decatur Farm to School partners include Georgia Organics, the Oakhurst Community Garden, the Decatur Education Foundation, and Decatur Active Living.

Update from Little Shop of Stories Owner Diane, 4/13/10:  At Little Shop of Stories, we believe that healthy eaters make healthy readers, and that’s why we are supporting the Decatur Farm to School Initiative.  Eat at participating restaurants on April 20th and then bring in your receipt to get 20% off your Little Shop purchase.

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Twist 'n' Scoot + Zipcar

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Stop by Twist ‘n’ Scoot this Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. to learn about how scooters and car-sharing can serve all your transportation needs. Twist ‘n’ Scoot will have demonstrations, prizes and refreshments all day at its Decatur location, 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., next to Dancing Goats.

If you purchase a scooter this Saturday, you can join Zipcars at a discounted rate for $25/year, plus get $75 worth of free driving credit, a free “I’m a Zipster” t-shirt, a free helmet and 15 percent off all accessories.

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Celebrate Creativity at DHS

Posted in Community, Events on April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Thursday, April 15 • 7 p.m. • DHS Theater
$5 adults/$3 students at the door
Proceeds benefit the Decatur High PTSA’s Cultural Arts Committee

A celebration of visual art, singing, photography, dance, drama, music, culinary arts, video, and creative writing – the largest showcase of creative arts in Decatur High School’s history!

The idea for this showcase came from a Decatur Master Arts Plan focus group conversation in which participants confessed that they didn’t know anything about what the school system offered arts-wise. Well, here’s your chance!

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One More Chance For Cultural Arts Master Plan Input

Posted in Uncategorized on April 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

We will hold one last public input session for the Cultural Arts Master Plan on Monday, April 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street.  Come and hear a presentation from the consultants and have a chance for additional comments and suggestions.  The entire community is invited – even if you have not participated in an earlier session.

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