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This Weekend in Decatur: 1/12

Posted in Events, tagged on January 11, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

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This weekend in #decaturga: Run With the Dogs 5K and a free flute concert at the library

The annual Run With the Dogs 5K and 1 mile Pup Run steps off tomorrow morning, Saturday, Jan. 12 at Decatur High School (310 N. McDonough St.) Registration and information at rwtd5k.com and fb.com/rwtd5k. (Watch for road closures at Commerce Drive behind the DHS stadium and in surrounding neighborhoods.)

Enjoy a free flute performance by the Perimeter Flutes quartet at the Decatur Library (215 Sycamore St.) Saturday, Jan. 12, 3-4 p.m. Information at events.dekalblibrary.org/event/1412343 and fb.com/perimeterflutes

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This Week in Decatur: 12/24

Posted in Events, tagged on December 24, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This week in #decaturga: Warm wishes, office closures, and holiday solid waste and recycling schedule

City office holiday hours: City of Decatur offices are closed for the Christmas holiday Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec 25

Recreation center refurbishment: Decatur Recreation Center and Ebster Recreation Center will close today and reopen Jan. 2, 2019. The gym floors will be refinished during this time.

Solid Waste and Recycling Services Holiday Schedule: Christmas Holiday, Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25
  • Regular services for Mon., Dec. 24 will be on Wed., Dec. 26
  • Regular services for Tues., Dec. 25 will be on Thurs., Dec. 27
  • Regular services for Thurs., Dec. 27 will be on Fri., Dec. 28

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This Weekend in Decatur: 12/22

Posted in Community, Events, tagged on December 21, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This weekend in #decaturga: FREE Breakfast with Santa in Oakhurst

Santa comes to the Solarium tomorrow! Saturday, Dec. 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 321 W. Hill St., 30030. Families are invited to enjoy light breakfast, crafts, and a pop-up photo-op with Santa, sponsored by the Community Center for South Decatur.

RSVP for this free community event at contact@thesolarium.com.

The Community Center for South Decatur thanks business sponsors Griffin & Company Insurance, Corrective Chiropractic, MOCK the Agency and SCOUT.

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This Weekend in Decatur: 12/15

Posted in Events, tagged , on December 14, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This weekend in #decaturga: Duck’s Holiday Party and Marketplace and Christmas on Clairemont concert

Duck’s Holiday Party and Marketplace pops up at Duck’s Kitchen (111-D New St. in East Decatur Station) with artist wares, refreshments, and live music Saturday, Dec. 15, 5-8 p.m. Information at https://www.facebook.com/events/583828715398972/

Christmas on Clairemont is a FREE holiday music spectacular with full orchestra, a symphonic organ solo, and a festival chorus of a hundred local voices at First Baptist Church of Decatur (308 Clairemont Ave.) Sunday, Dec. 16, 7-9:30 p.m. Doors open one hour before. Information at http://christmasonclairemont.com/

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This Weekend in Decatur: 12/7

Posted in Events, tagged on December 7, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This weekend in #decaturga: Decorate Decatur deadline and Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe at Clairemont

Enter the Decorate Decatur contest for your time to shine! Submit photographs of your decorated residents or business (or your neighbors) along with the street address to shirley.baylis@decaturga.com TODAY. Judges will drive by over the weekend. For information, call 678-553-6573.

The Decatur Holiday Marketplace & Cafe brings 100+ local artists booths, live music, and homemade soups to Clairemont Elementary (155 Erie Ave.) Friday, Dec. 7, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information at www.decaturholidaymarketplace.com and facebook.com/events/352109502215700/

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This Weekend in Decatur: 12/1

Posted in Events, tagged on November 30, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This weekend in #decaturga: Local Decks N Dogs art event and Grand Menorah Lighting on the square

 

Decks N Dogs features skateboard deck art by 50+ Decatur/Atlanta artists available for purchase at Dog Towne Franks, 307 E. College Ave., Saturday, Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m. Information at facebook.com/events/329451431173549

 

The Grand Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration on Decatur’s downtown square kicks off the first night of Chanukah, Sunday, Dec. 2, 4:30-6:30 p.m. RSVP for this FREE event at chabadintown.org. All children who sign up in advance get a Chanukah gift!

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This Weekend in Decatur: Small Business Saturday + Santa on the Square

Posted in Events, tagged , on November 23, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This Weekend in Decatur: Small Business Saturday + Santa on the Square + FREE Lyft rides around town

 

Shop local all over Decatur during Small Business Saturday! Enjoy festivities, music, and free gift wrapping at the tent on Decatur’s downtown square during your #shopsmall spree. Visit with Santa, earn local restaurant gift cards, and get a FREE local Lyft. See details below. Saturday, Nov. 24, starting at 10 a.m. 

 

Free Cookies & Milk with Santa! Take pictures and sip hot cocoa with Santa himself from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register for this free event at www.freshtix.com/events/cookies–milk-with-santa-2

 

Decatur’s November Shopping Promo: Spend $200 at city of Decatur shops and earn $20 in local restaurant gift cards. Bring your retail receipt(s) to the tent on the square during Small Business Saturday or to the Visitors Center (113 Clairemont Ave.) through 11/30, or to redeem your prize. Restaurant receipts are not accepted. Limited to three gift cards per person.

 

Get a Lyft on us! We’ve partnered with Lyft to give you free transportation all around town on Small Business Saturday. Download the Lyft app and create an account, then BEFORE you request a ride enter the promo code. SMBUSDEC1 for Downtown Decatur, Old Depot District, and West Ponce. SMBUSDEC2 for Oakhurst and Howard Ave. See specific pick-up/drop-off zones below. Note: You must be in “Personal” mode for the code to apply. You will only need to enter this code one time for the entire event.

 

Lyft promo code SMBUSDEC1 pick-up/drop-off zones:
  • 330 N McDonough St.
  • Decatur Transit Station, 400 Church St.
  • E Trinity Pl.
  • W Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • E College Ave.
Lyft promo code SMBUSDEC2 pick-up/drop-off zones:
  • 113 Clairemont Ave.
  • 653 East Lake Dr.
  • 1042 W College Ave.
  • 722 W College Ave.
  • N McDonough St.

 

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This Weekend in Decatur: 11/3

Posted in Events, tagged on November 2, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This weekend in #decaturga: The Decatur Wine Festival (with Artwalk fun tonight) and an architectural walking tour

 

The Decatur Wine Festival brings nearly 500 wines to sample to the square. Saturday, Nov. 3, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Kick off the fun during the Artwalk tonight, Nov. 2 – special art pop-ups at local businesses, starting at 5 p.m. Information, art spots, and festival tickets at decaturwinefestival.org

 

The one-mile Historic Decatur Architectural Walking Tour looks at landmark buildings and hidden gems. Saturday, Nov. 3, noon-1 p.m. Meet at the DeKalb History Center/Historic Courthouse, 101 E. Court Sq. $5 DeKalb History Center members, $10 non-members. Information at facebook.com/DeKalbHistoryCenter

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This Weekend in Decatur: 10/27

Posted in Events, tagged on October 26, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This weekend in #decaturga: Halloween parade, local shopping treats, and a creepy decor contest

Haints and Saints Halloween Parade brings spooky, kooky fun up West Ponce to Church Street and then onto the square for a jam session. Saturday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Line-up starts at 4 p.m. Steps off from the Decatur Post Office, 520 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Information at decaturhalloweenparade.com

Before the parade, Storefront Saturday offers raffles, prizes, pop-ups, and treats to shoppers at 17 participating businesses all around town. Enter to win $400 in goodies from local shops. Saturday, Oct. 27, noon-5 p.m. Map and information at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/shop/storefront-saturdays

Decatur’s Halloween decoration contest – enter, if you dare! Submit your name, address, and photo of your decorated home or business by tonight (Friday, Oct. 26) to shirley.baylis@decaturga.com to participate. Judges will drive by entries on Saturday, Oct. 27.

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This Weekend in Decatur: 10/20

Posted in Events, tagged on October 19, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

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This weekend in #decaturga: The Decatur Craft Beer Festival and Electronics Recycling Day

The Decatur Craft Beer Festival celebrates 20 years with sips from more than 80 breweries. Saturday, 10/20, noon-5 p.m. New this year: pre-festival Mystery Brew Ride on Friday night, 10/18. Tickets and information at decaturbeerfestival.com

Electronics Recycling Day offers FREE electronics recycling, Styrofoam recycling, and document shredding, too! Saturday, 10/20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ($10 fee for CRT TVs, $5 for CRT monitors) See full guidelines at decaturga.com/electronicsrecycling

 

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