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Happy Monday-Let’s Talk Beer Fest

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

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Monday is as good a day as any to chat about the Decatur Craft Beer Festival. The date is set (Saturday, Oct. 18th) and ticket go on sale through Ticket Alternative on Monday, Sept. 15th at noon.  Be sure to put that date on your Outlook calendar because you know they will sell out fast!  You can always plan to volunteer, which gets you in for free, but even those spots come with a price.  The more events you have volunteered for, the better your chances are of being invited to volunteer for this awesome event.  Need to get in your hours?  The Decatur Book Festival is looking for some help- click here for all the details.

Do you ever wonder what we do with all the money we make from the Decatur Beer Festival?  We give it away! (In the form of grants, to Decatur-based non-profit groups) You have exactly one week left to apply for a grant-just check out the website for all of that information.

And did you notice the sweet 2014 logo?  It was designed by the talented Mike Jones of Columbus, Georgia  and we think it will look really cool on a tasting glass!

Keep checking the Decatur Craft Beer Festival website and Facebook page for all kinds of info and updates…there is some super secret talk of adding a VIP section to the festival this year…

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Expressions Chiropractic Grand Opening This Saturday

Posted in Community, Events on July 24, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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103 North McDonough St.
www.expressionchiropractic.com
404-981-4433

Expression Chiropractic is having a grand opening this Saturday, July 2-6 p.m. There will be refreshments, prizes and a ribbon cutting to mark the occasion at 2 p.m. Stop by and welcome Dr. Kate Wetterlin, D.C. and Dr. James Duga, D.C. to the neighborhood.

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Reminder of public input meetings next week

Posted in Events, tagged , , on July 18, 2014 | 1 Comment »

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The Unified Development Ordinance process has taken our existing development regulations, tidied up their inconsistencies, incorporated certain goals from the Strategic Plan, and consolidated everything into a single, easy, unified document. It’s now ready for your review and comment. Please join us at one or more of the following meetings:

Monday, July 21
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street

Tuesday, July 22
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street

Wednesday, July 23
10 a.m. – Noon and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Solarium in the Oakhurst Village

Thursday, July 24
10 a.m. – Noon and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.

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Tomorrow: How to avoid Too Good to Be True fraud and scams

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , , on July 16, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Too Good To Be True

Thursday, July 17, 6:30 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.

Lifelong Decatur Third Thursday series hosts a panel of experts on avoiding fraud and scams, especially those targeting older adults. Whether you are concerned for yourself or a loved one, learn steps to prevent being taken advantage of by investment scams, telemarketing schemes and other fraud, identity theft, and financial exploitation of older adults and other vulnerable individuals.

The panel includes Sgt. Jennifer Ross, Decatur Police Department Community Information and Education Officer; Jeanne Canavan, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office; and Elder and Family Law attorney Donald S. Horace, Esq.

Think you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam? Here are some resources for help:

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Call for Young Emerging Artists

Posted in Art & Culture, Events, tagged , , , , on June 26, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Young Emerging Artists will return September 27 on the square. YEA! is open to students K-12 and is not limited to kids who live in Decatur.

The application deadline is August 25. Applications are available online now.

Need some funds to get started?  The Decatur Education Foundation has a grant opportunity for City of Decatur kids.

Please contact the Decatur Arts Alliance for more details: yea@decaturartsalliance.org or 404-371-9583yea-event-oct-2013

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7 Things to do This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on June 20, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

1. The annual Decatur Beach Party is tonight! Click here for more info.

2. Join Decatur Active Living for Summer Solstice Yoga on the Square this Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

3. Boogaloos Boutique summer sale, Thursday, June 19-Sunday, June 22. 30 percent off all full price clothing.

4. Worthmore Jewelers Art Opening tonight, 5-10 pm. The shop will be holding an art opening curated by Bojana Gin and featuring eight different local and regional artists.

5. Mingei World Arts is having a Summer Solstice Sale, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday noon-5pm. Items are 20, 30 and 50 percent off.

6. It’s Lobster Roll day at Souper Jenny this Saturday (and every Saturday in the summer).

7. Stop by Greene’s Fine Foods between 3 and 8:30 pm on Saturday for an in-store wine tasting.

Looking ahead for next week…

  • Celebrate Georgia with a 6 course Chef’s dinner at Parker’s on Ponce on Thursday, June 26, 6:30 pm. Featuring products from Spring Mountain Farms, Yonah Mountain Vineyards, Enchanted Springs, BesMaid Garden, and Oliver Farms. $75 per person, call 404-924-2230 for reservations.
  • Tuesday, June 24 is Grand Taco Night at Marbar. That means tacos are $1 all night, all house cocktails are $5, all beers are $3 and sodas are free.
  • It’s Grilled Cheese Night at Souper Jenny on Thursday, June 26, 5-9pm. Stop by for grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, salads and smores.
  • Make reservations for The Iberian Pigs’s five course wine dinner on Tuesday, June 24 at 7 pm, $65 per person. Call 404-371-8800 for reservations.
  • On Wednesday, June 25 Big Peach Running will host David Orozco to help you Run The Distance. Register here.
  • The Decatur Farmer’s Market is hosting its fourth annual Peach Jam this week. The BBQ Sauce Competition will be on Wednesday, June 25 at 4 pm and Jam and Jelly Competition is on Saturday, June 28 at 9 am.

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Posted in Community, Events, Sustainability on June 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Peaches Are Ripe & Ready!

To celebrate, the Decatur Farmers Market is hosting Peach Jam on June 25th and 28th, with two culinary competitions that honor Georgia’s signature fruit. Peach Jam is open to the public and free to attend!

Participants are welcomed  from all different backgrounds, but you have to act fast!  Whether you hold a secret recipe for sweet and savory BBQ sauce passed down through generations, or have crafted a signature recipe for jalapeno peach jelly, you have a chance to be the Peach Jam 2014 Champion!  Creativity is HIGHLY encouraged.

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Registration is $20, and you get a free bag of peaches to prepare your sauce or jam.  Sign up before this Saturday, June 21, so you can pick up your peaches at the market. All proceeds benefit the “Double Your Dollars” program which promotes the use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the market.

More Details:

Wednesday, June 25th- BBQ Sauce Competition Details

Saturday, June 28th- Jam & Jelly Competition Details

 

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Lexicon of Sustainability in Decatur Restaurants Tuesdays in June

Posted in Events, tagged , on June 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Every Tuesday in June (including today), the community is invited to visit the Lexicon of Sustainability informational artwork at the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery (inside the Decatur Visitors Center on Clairemont) and four restaurants in Decatur: Cakes & Ale, Chai Pani, Farm Burger and Leon’s Full Service. All of these businesses will have some of the Lexicon of Sustainability Pop Up Show on exhibit free.

In addition, the four participating restaurants will have a free treat for anyone with a Lexicon of Sustainability Punch Card (available at any of the participating restaurants and the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery). For example, Cakes & Ale will have free arancini for people coming to look at the art in the Bakery between 4 – 7 p.m. as well as some wines available for purchase.

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Living Beyond Expectations

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , on June 16, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Living Beyond Expectations

Thursday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.

Lifelong Decatur’s Third Thursday series presents Kathryn Lawler, Aging and Health Resources Manager at Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). She will discuss the ARC “Living Beyond Expectations” campaign to raise awareness about increased longevity and the resources to support an aging population.

ARC provides guidance to Lifelong Community (LLC) initiatives in Decatur and throughout metro Atlanta. More information about the ARC “Living Beyond Expectations” campaign and additional June events is available online or by calling 404-463-3239.

For  information about the Lifelong Decatur Third Thursday Series or to suggest a future topic, contact Lee Ann Harvey, Lifelong Community Coordinator, leeann.harvey@decaturga.com or 678-553-6548.

For resources on services for senior citizens, caregivers and persons with disabilities, help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Age Wise Connection from a certified referral counselor at 404-463-3333 or www.agewiseconnection.com. 

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Chai Pani turns one tomorrow, tickets on sale now

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants, Sidewalk Talk, tagged , , , , , on June 16, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Chai Pani One Year Anniversary – An Indian Street Food Fest
Tuesday, June 17
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

It’s Chai Pani Decatur’s birthday tomorrow and everyone is invited to celebrate, Indian street food style. Chai Pani is throwing an Indian Street Food Fest complete with endless servings of authentic Indian street fare and two brews from Three Taverns Brewery. Tickets are $39, and a cash bar will also be available.

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