Posted in Community, Events, tagged #DecaturGA, Christmas Tree Recycling, Decatur Legacy Park, decaturgeorgia, downtowndecatur on December 27, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Decatur residents may drop off live Christmas trees at the annual “Bring One for the Chipper” event at Decatur Legacy Park from Friday, Dec. 27-Saturday, Jan. 11. Look for signs showing where trees should be placed, to the right of the chapel. Please do not leave Christmas trees anywhere else on the property.
Photo Credit: Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on December 23, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
City Meetings
-The December 23 meeting for the Lifelong Community Advisory Board is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Events
-Gathered and Grounded is hosting a Kids’ Holiday Afternoon on Monday, Dec. 23 from 1-4:30 p.m. They’ll enjoy an afternoon out while you finish up the touchings of the holiday season.
-Decatur residents may drop off live Christmas trees at the annual “Bring One for the Chipper” event at Decatur Legacy Park from Friday, Dec. 27-Saturday, Jan. 11. Look for signs showing where trees should be placed, to the right of the chapel. Please do not leave Christmas trees anywhere else on the property.
While you’re out finishing up your holiday shopping in #downtowndecatur, stop by the Christmas tree on the Square for free art by @lunaleigharts and share on social media to spread the holiday cheer!
Posted in Community, Events on December 20, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
-Come out to the Solarium for Breakfast with Santa in Oakhurst this Saturday, Dec. 21 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This event is free to the community, just RSVP to contact@thesolarium.com.
-Join Little Shop of Stories for hot chocolate and a reading of The Polar Express on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. There may even be a special visitor! Fee is $5 fee per child. Space is limited so please call to reserve a spot.
Cover Photo courtesy of Little Shop of Stories. Did you know that you can share the holiday spirit with a child in need through Little Shop? This year they’re partnering with Hagar’s House and Refugee Family Literacy to provide books for children this holiday season. Each snowflake on the window represents a child of a particular age. If you’re able, swing by, pick a flake (or more) and let them help you find the perfect book!
Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on December 19, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
City Meetings
-Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting | Friday, Dec. 20 @ 8:00 a.m.
Events
-Stop by Kelly’s Market for Dark Beer and Chocolate Tasting on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6-8 p.m.
-Agnes Scott College is inviting all residents to a Campus Master Plan Open House this Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Elizabeth Kiss Welcome Center located in Rebekah Scott Hall.
-Come out for Bubbles and Booze at the Pinewood and enjoy a bottomless selection of sparkling cocktails, champagne and wine with hors d’oeuvres on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 7-10 p.m.
-Kelly’s Market will be featuring Georgia’s own Creature Comforts Brewing in a very special tasting event this Friday, Dec. 20 from 6-8 p.m.
-It’s that time of year where Santa Claus will be making his annual appearance at The Marlay! There will be Christmas movies and activities for the kids as they wait for Santa to arrive on Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.
-Universal Joint will transform into a Winter Wonderland with a holiday menu and Christmas cocktails for their Pop-Up Xmas Party this Friday, Dec. 20 from 7-11:30 p.m.
Posted in Community on December 18, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Decatur’s 2020 Strategic Planning process launches in January and we’ve got a group of 2010 participants here to tell you all about it. Take a look, register to participate and we’ll see you at our kick off on January 23! Learn more at www.decatur2030.com.
Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on December 16, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
City Meetings
-City Commission | Monday, Dec. 16 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Historic Preservation Commission | Tuesday, Dec. 17 @ 6:30pm
Events
-Don’t miss the Hope Sees A Star Yuletide Concert with the Meridian Chorale and Steven Darsey happening this Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse. Showtime starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit meridianherald.org for more information.
-Join the Downtown Decatur Chick-fil-A for Dinner with Santa Cow on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Visit Chick-Fil-A Downtown Decatur on Facebook for more info.
-Brick Store Pub will host their Trappist Nights event this Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 6:30-11 p.m. Enjoy the finest Trappist beers paired with monastic cheese and Gregorian music, all by candle light in the Belgian Bar, upstairs and to the left. For more information, visit Brick Store Pub on Facebook.
Posted in Community, Events on December 13, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
-Don’t miss the 28th Annual Decatur Holiday Marketplace and Café this Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Clairemont Elementary School. For more information, visit decaturholidaymarketplace.com.
-Have Brunch with Santa at Wahoo! Grill on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information or make your reservations, visit wahoogrilldecatur.com.
-Little Shop of Stories welcomes children of all ages to enjoy gingerbread stories and cookie decorating this Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:00 p.m.! Come in or call to reserve. Visit littleshopofstories.com for more event information.
-Join Amplify My Community for their first-ever holiday show at Decatur’s The Pinewood restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
-There will be an Intimate(s) Brunch with Jenette Goldstein in celebration of Jenette Bras opening in Decatur early 2020. Come out to Squash Blossom Boutique this Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to enjoy light brunch bites and mimosas. RSVP to info@squashblossomboutique.com.
-Elizabeth Lenhard will be guest reader for this year’s Hanukkah Storytime at the Little Shop of Stories. This is a story time designed for all children happening on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. This event is free; but space is limited. Call to reserve a spot.
-Don’t miss the Christmas on Clairemont concert hosted and produced by Daniel Solberg at First Baptist of Decatur this Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit christmasonclairemont.com.
Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on December 11, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
City Meetings
-Decatur Development Authorities | Friday, December 13 @ 8 a.m.
Events
-Core Dance is hosting their holiday gathering and salon this Thursday, December 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Core Studios. This event is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit donate.coredance.org.
-Roast a marshmallow (or two) around a roaring bonfire this Terrific Thursday, Dec. 12 from 7-8 p.m. on the Square. Register for this free event at freshtix.com so we have plenty of marshmallows for everyone!
-Antlers and Wings will kick off their Shamanic Journey Group on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Visit antlersnwings.com for more information.
-Don’t miss the 28th Annual Decatur Holiday Marketplace and Café this Friday, Dec. 13 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Clairemont Elementary School. For more information, visit decaturholidaymarketplace.com.
-Stop by Kelly’s Market on Friday, Dec. 13 between 6-8 p.m. for a Oil & Spice Tasting with Splash of Olive.
-Join Antlers and Wings for their Women’s Circle and Gift Sharing on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. To learn more, visit antlersnwings.com.
-There will be an open house at the Bradley Observatory on the campus of Agnes Scott College this Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. featuring a lecture by Chris DePree, Charles A. Dana Professor of Astronomy and Director of Bradley Observatory.
Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on December 9, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
City Meetings
-Zoning Board of Appeals | Monday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
-Planning Commission | Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Events
-The Decatur Arts Alliance is hosting the Core Dance photography show and opening reception this Monday, Dec. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery (113 Clairemont Ave). The retrospective exhibition documents the contemporary dance organization from 2014 to the present and will be available for viewing Dec. 10-13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
-Join the Decatur Environmental Sustainability Board for a discussion about the problems associated with single-use plastics and hear how some communities are choosing to respond to this environmental challenge Monday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center. This event is free and open to the community.
-Get up close and personal with the Historic DeKalb Courthouse on a behind the scenes tour this Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 12 p.m. Visit dekalbhistory.org for ticket information.
-Meet some of Oakland Cemetery’s most notable residents with author Janice McDonald’s new book, Residents of Oakland Cemetery. Come out for Hops at the History Center on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit dekalbhistory.org.
-The community is invited to take a journey celebrating gospel music with the Silver Leaf Baptist Church Choir of Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 7-8 p.m. at the Decatur Library.
Posted in Community, Events, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on December 6, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
-Don’t miss the students of Dance Foundry in the Nutcracker: Clara’s Winter Dream happening this Saturday, Dec. 7 at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. as well as Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. Visit the Dance Foundry on Facebook for ticket information.
-Little Shop of Stories will host Tomi Adeyemi, author of Children of Blood and Bone, on tour for the second book in the Legacy of Orïsha series, Children of Virtue and Vengence. This event will be Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. in the Winter Theater located inside the Dana Fine Arts Building at Agnes Scott College. Visit littleshopofstories.com/december-2019-events to purchase tickets.
-Join Antlers and Wings for Sip and Stroke Your Chakras on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-2:30 p.m. Visit Antlers and Wings on Facebook for more information.
-Join the Little Shop of Stories for story time featuring some favorite books for the season and special guest illustrator Jennifer L. Meyer. She is on tour for her newest picture book If I Could Give You Christmas, mark your calendars for an afternoon of stories, drawing demos and a book signing on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit littleshopofstories.com.
-This weekend’s live performances at Eddie’s Attic will feature Hunter Callahan with Celia Rae and Abe Partridge, Sarah Peacock and David Wilcox with Michael McArthur. For show times and ticket information, visit eddiesattic.com.
