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Decorate Decatur for the Holidays!

Posted in Events, Sidewalk Talk on December 8, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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“Haul out the holly; Put up the tree before my spirit falls again. Fill up the stocking, I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.”

Tis the season in Decatur once again. Decorate your home or business in the spirit of the holidays in time for the annual Decorate Decatur contest. Judges will ride by the nominated locations on Sunday, Dec. 14th in order to pick their favorites. Winners will include homes, a business, a neighborhood, and an overall winner who will receive the coveted Commissioners Cup from the City Commission on Monday, Dec. 15th.

Send a photo of your favorite decorations to specialevents@decaturga.com or call 678-553-6573 to nominate your favorite homes or businesses. All of the winners will be announced on the City’s blog, www.thedecaturminute.com on Tuesday, Dec. 16th

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Community-organized listening session 4 p.m. Sun.

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , on December 5, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

A community-organized listening session (please note: this is not an official City of Decatur event and was organized by city residents for city residents) about potential future City of Decatur annexation is 4 p.m. this Sunday at The Church at Decatur Heights, 735 Sycamore Dr.

Members of the Decatur City Commission and the City Schools of Decatur Board of Education will be present. This event is free and open to the entire community.

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Terrific Thursdays & The Tree Lighting This Week

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , on December 4, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

LSOStreelightingNot only is this the first Terrific Thursday in December, it’s also the night of the Little Shop of Stories’ Christmas Tree Lighting. So get your shopping on at these participating businesses and then head over to East Court Square at 7 p.m. for carols from the 4/5 Academy, snacks, hot chocolate, snow and a visit from Santa.

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Holiday Happenings

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on November 24, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Here in Decatur, we really really love our small businesses and the best way for us to show that is by celebrating Small Business Saturday (and Sunday)! So skip the malls after Thanksgiving and come to Decatur for all of your holiday shopping and dining!

Small Business Saturday and Sunday!

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30 • noon-5 p.m.
Bring your list and check it twice! Shop locally for gifts and treat yourself to festivities on the square – live music, giveaways, free gift wrapping for city of Decatur shop purchases, and a special Saturday Santa appearance (Santa will be in the event tent on the Square from 3-5pm. Visits are FREE, bring your own camera to take pictures.)

While you are doing all of that shopping, keep in mind our special November shopping promotion: Spend $200 at any Decatur shop during the month of November, bring your receipts to the Decatur Visitors Center and receive a $20 gift card from a local restaurant. You don’t have to spend $200 all in one place, just make sure you keep all of your receipts from any store located in City of Decatur any day of the week (not just Thursdays!). Bring your receipts to the Visitor’s Center at 113 Clairemont Ave. and you’ll have your choice of gift cards from one of Decatur’s restaurants. Limited to 3 cards per person while supplies last. We will be taking receipts on Nov. 29th and 30th at the event tent on the Square.

Finally, don’t forget to buy your tickets for the Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 20th. Tickets are available here

 

 

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Tonight: Family caregivers event at Decatur Recreation Center

Posted in Events, tagged , on November 20, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Lifelong Decatur Third Thursday Series – November is National Family Caregivers Month

Family Caregivers – Unsung Heroes

Thursday, November 20, 6:30 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street

Family Caregivers spend countless unpaid hours assisting parents, children and other family members with daily living tasks that they are unable to do for themselves. This work is frequently done without much outside support because there is no time available to research assistance options. Who is caring for the Caregiver? If you are a Caregiver or know someone who is, you are invited to attend this talk to find out what resources are available and how to ask for help.

For more information about this series or to suggest a topic, contact Lee Ann Harvey, Lifelong Community Coordinator, leeann.harvey@decaturga.com.

Here are some resources to find out more:

AgeWise Connection                                      www.agewiseconnection.com/services/svcsforcaregivers

AARP Caregiving Resource Center            www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving

Geriatric Consulting Services                       www.nancykriseman.com

National Alliance for Caregiving                 www.caregiving.org

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving www.rosalynncarter.org

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Breakfast With Santa Tickets Are On Sale Now

Posted in Events on November 14, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Purchase your Breakfast With Santa tickets at FreshTix here.

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Event details:

When: Saturday, Dec. 20 • 8-10 a.m.
Where: Decatur Courtyard Marriott
What: Santa makes his grand entrance, arriving on a City of Decatur fire truck, and then the fun begins.
Why: Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and fill out those wish lists to share with Santa.
Who: Sponsored by the Decatur Business Association
How: Purchase your tickets online. $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12.

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Terrific Thursdays is Tonight!

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged , , on November 13, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Happy Terrific Thursdays, everyone!

There’s a lot going on tonight, so bundle up and head to downtown Decatur for holiday specials.

For a full list of participating shops and restaurants, visit www.decaturga.com/terrificthursdays.

Here are some highlights for the evening:

  • There will be two groups of street performers around the square this evening between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Take a photo/video of them, share it and tag it #terrificthursdays
  • Natural Body Spa is hosting a “Spa-liday Affair” 5-8 p.m. The entire store is on sale and complimentary mini services will be available. Bring in 3 cans for the Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry for an additional discount.
  • The 17 Steps is hosting a Gourmet Georgia Day with tasting from Byrd Cookies, Emily G’s Jams of Love and Prissy’s Peach items.
  • Wild Oats and Billy Goats is hosting an ornament signing with the City of Decatur’s 2014 holiday ornament artist, Nate Nardi.

Remember, if you spend $200 at Decatur’s local shops during the month of November, you can turn in your receipts at the Visitors Center to get a $20 gift card to a local restaurant. Details here.

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Stay safe this holiday season

Posted in Events on November 13, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Worthmore Jewelers gives back to Decatur; hosts free personal safety seminars

 With the holiday season fast approaching, Worthmore Jewelers continues its long-standing tradition of giving back to the Atlanta community it calls home. This year, Worthmore will kick off the season of giving with a personal safety seminar  in Decatur tonight, Nov. 13.

The seminar will be led by local safety expert Michael Briant of SKYDAS Group International — an award-winning strategic security consulting firm. Briant will focus on preventative instruction — encouraging situational awareness, understanding criminal methodologies, and identifying outlying behaviors — with supplementary physical self-defense instruction offered by Highland Martial Arts later in the evening.

Community members of all physical skill levels are invited to attend the seminars.

The Decatur event will be held at the Decatur Recreation Center in downtown Decatur (231 Sycamore St.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy complimentary Raging Burrito appetizers along with the safety seminar.

Harris Botnick, Worthmore Jewelers president and owner, said the events were inspired by tough situations faced by close community friends. “Crime rates really sky-rocket this time of year, and we’ve had quite a few friends fall victim to muggings and other senseless personal attacks,” asserted Botnick. “We feel that helping to keep our friends, families, and community members safe is the best possible gift we can give this holiday season.”

For more information about the event, visit WorthmoreJewelers.com/happenings

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Decatur Wine Festival This Weekend

Posted in Events on November 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

There are only a few tickets left to the annual Decatur Wine Festival held on the Square in downtown Decatur. For more information of the festival, click here.  If you can’t make it out tomorrow, join us downtown this evening for the Wine Festival Art Walk. Shops and restaurants stay open late to host this one night gallery crawl. Click here for the map of participating businesses

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Decatur Wine Festival tickets on sale now

Posted in Events on October 28, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Now is the time to buy your tickets to the annual Decatur Wine Festival being held on Saturday, November 8th.

Taste wines from around the globe, sample delicious food from Decatur-area restaurants, and enjoy live DJ Troy Cono at metro Atlanta’s largest outdoor wine festival.

Tickets are available through Ticket Alternative.

Proceeds benefit the Decatur Arts Alliance, which produces theDecatur Arts Festival and many other arts events, free to the community each year.

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