The Menorah Lighting on the Square is this Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. There will be latkes, music, entertainment, a welcome from the rabbi and the mayor, dancing, and Mr. Dreidel photo ops.
See you there!
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Happy Hanukkah!
Posted in Events on December 7, 2015 | 1 Comment »
This Week in Decatur: Dec. 6-12
Posted in Events on December 6, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email Catherine.lee@decaturga.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
• French Connection Trunk Show thru Friday at Boogaloos
Wednesday, Dec. 9
• Active Living: Walk with An Arborist, 10 a.m.
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10
• Chanukah Menorah Lighting on the Square, 6 p.m.
• Terrific Thursdays
Friday, Dec. 11
• Holiday Sing at The Waldorf School of Atlanta – free and open to the community. Come sing along! 7 p.m. at the Sanctuary of Columbia Presbyterian Church.
• OurSong chorus presents A (non)Traditional Holiday Concert at the First Baptist Church of Decatur benefiting Decatur Cooperative Ministry, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Cook’s Warehouse presents a live online demonstration with executive chef Michael Garaghty, 10:30 a.m.
• Sean Gaskill plays traditional songs on the West African Kora, Decatur Library, 2-3 p.m.
• Book signing with Mitchell Anderson, owner of MetroFresh, at Cook’s Warehouse, 3-5 p.m.
• OurSong chorus presents A (non)Traditional Holiday Concert at the First Baptist Church of Decatur benefiting Decatur Cooperative Ministry, 8 p.m.
A Super Terrific Thursday
Posted in Events on December 3, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight is not just any Terrific Thursday, it’s a super duper jam-packed Terrific Thursday!
The annual tree lighting at Little Shop of Stories is at 7 p.m. There will be singing, snow, hot chocolate and, a visit from Santa for the official tree lighting countdown.
All around town shops will be open late offering specials and discounts for Terrific Thursdays. A new addition is the Coco + Mischa pop up shop – go check it out!
And don’t forget to swing by the Visitors Center for the opening exhibit of palate: food photography by Morgan Perkins.
Decatur Holiday Market Place
Posted in Events on December 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
The 24th Annual Decatur Holiday Marketplace and Cafe is this Friday and Saturday at Clairemont Elementary. Visit DecaturHolidayMarketPlace.com for more info.
Small Business Saturday & Sunday
Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on November 23, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Why go out on Black Friday when there’s a much better way to shop this week? Go to Small Business Saturday and Sunday in Decatur instead!
To honor the greatness that is Decatur’s local independent shops and restaurants, we’ll have a Small Business Saturday and Sunday tent this. . .Saturday and Sunday. . . on the square. Spend your weekend supporting your favorite local businesses and then stop by the tent for:
- Free gift wrap (on any locally purchased items)
- Hot chocolate, candy and other goodies
- A chance to win a City of Decatur basket (with gifts from all over town)
- A visit from Santa (Saturday only)
- To turn in your receipts – spend $200 at local shops in Decatur during the month of November and get a $20 gift card to a local restaurant
- Holiday music and other festive things
Here are the details:
What: Small Business Saturday and Sunday in Decatur
When: Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29
Time: Saturday, 11-5 p.m., Sunday, noon- 5 p.m.
Why: See details above, plus, Santa, and a much more enjoyable shopping experience than the mall
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and see you this weekend!
The Swurfer Bus Coming to Treehouse Kid & Craft Tomorrow
Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on November 23, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
This Week in Decatur (Nov. 15-21)
Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on November 15, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email Catherine.lee@decaturga.com.
Sunday, Nov. 15
• French-inspired Sunday Supper at Cakes & Ale
Wednesday, Nov. 18
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 19
• Terrific Thursdays
• Lunchtime in the Studio at CORE, noon-1 p.m.
• City of Decatur Design, Environment & Construction Open House, 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
2015 Decorate Decatur Halloween Winner
Posted in Events on November 2, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
It wasn’t easy to decide the winner of this year’s Commissioners’ Cauldron. There were 19 wonderfully creative entries. After much deliberation, the judges picked the mutant lawn flamingos at 204 Adair St:
Thank you to everyone who sent in nominations this year! You can see all the great entries on the Decorate Decatur Halloween map.
This Week in Decatur (Nov.1-7)
Posted in Community, Events, Retail & Restaurants on November 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email Catherine.lee@decaturga.com.
Monday, Nov. 2:
• Brick Store’s Beer & Cheese night featuring southeastern breweries, $35
Wednesday, Nov. 4:
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m.
• Wylde Center’s Farm to School Fall Dine Out, 5-9 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 5:
• Terrific Thursdays – the shop local holiday season begins!
Friday, Nov. 6:
• Decatur Wine Festival ArtWalk, 5-10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7:
• Decatur Wine Festival
• Waldorf School of Atlanta Holiday Fair
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Don’t Be Scared to Recycle Your Electronics This Halloween!
Posted in Events, Sustainability on October 28, 2015 | 1 Comment »
While you are putting the final touches on your costumes, don’t forget to drop by Decatur Public Works with your old electronics. The Autumn Electronics Recycling Day will be held this Saturday, October 31st from 9am-1pm. Almost anything with an electrical cord can be recycled at the event for free, but there is a $10 charge for televisions. You can also bring paper materials for secure shredding and styrofoam too! Since we started these events in 2005, we’ve diverted more than 1 million pounds of electronics from landfills, and since we added paper shredding we’ve collected 50,000 pounds.
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For all the details visit decaturga.com/electronicsrecycling
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WHEN: Saturday, October 31, 2015 (9 am to 1 pm)
LOCATION: Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley St. (Enter from Columbia Drive)
MORE INFORMATION: Sean Woodson, Solid Waste Superintendent, 404-377-5571
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