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Cancelled: Fall In Love Indie-Catur on Thursday, Feb. 13

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on February 10, 2014 | 3 Comments »

 

 

Update 2/12/14: Due to inclement weather conditions this event has been cancelled.
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February 13 • 5-8 p.m.

Spread Valentine love in Decatur during a special edition Terrific Thursdays event!

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Events: This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged , , , , , on February 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Tonight (Friday, 7, 2014):

Colin Meloy & Carson Ellis present Wildwood Imperium
Kavarna Coffee, 7-10 p.m.
Colin Meloy, lead singer of The Decemberists, and acclaimed artist, Carson Ellis, will debut their latest in the Wildwood Chronicles with a reading and signing of Wildwood Imperium. All proceeds benefit the Decatur Education Foundation’s literacy program that ensures low-income students have access to great books and develop a lifelong love of reading. Hosted by Poverty is Real. Tickets available at Little Shop of Stories, 404-373-6300. $15 adult/$10 children.

This Weekend

Decatur Old House Fair
Saturday, Feb. 8 • 9am-4pm
Marriott Courtyard Decatur Hotel and Conference Center, 130 Clairemont Ave.
Discover new ideas, materials and techniques for rehabilitating, furnishing and maintaining your older home.

Mingei World Arts
Saturday • 10am-5pm & Sunday •noon-5pm
Mingei’s pop up is open this weekend. Stop by for new finds, old favorites and a glass of wine.

This Month

Decatur Library
Exhibit: Owls, The Symbol of Wisdom and Knowledge
All during the month of February, the Decatur Library will exhibit the private collection of owls of Mrs. Lillian W. White (March 24, 1932-May 8, 2011), former librarian of the Durham County Library System and one of the first professionally-trained, African American librarians in the state of North Carolina. Mrs. White is the mother of Greg D. White, director of the City of Decatur’s Active Living Division.

Eat Well Indie-Catur Returns
In February, Decatur Active Living and the Decatur Visitors Center team up once again with local restaurants for the Eat Well Indie-catur Campaign. Visit a participating restaurant any day during February, choose one of the featured healthy entrees and get your Eat Well Indie-catur card. Cards are available at participating locations and at the Decatur Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave. Participate three times during February and you will earn a recipe book featuring some of Decatur restaurants’ healthiest recipes.

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Meet me at the Old House Fair

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

 

The 2014 Decatur Old House Fair in Decatur, GeorgiaWe do a lot of really cool events in Decatur-beer, books, art, wine-you get the picture. But every winter we do one really, really cool event that that you might not know about. Its the Decatur Old House Fair-a one day event dedicated to new ideas, materials and techniques for rehabilitating, furnishing and maintaining your older home. If you live anywhere in or around Decatur, the chances are good to live in an old home and therefore have done work to an old home. Personally, I am living one of those very projects right now- finally putting hardwood floors in our kitchen, which was previously covered by the ugliest, dirtiest vinyl of ALL time.

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See, I told you we are living in Old House heaven

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Goodbye vinyl, hello hardwoods!


So you can bet that my husband and I will be at the Old House Fair tomorrow, soaking up any knowledge anyone will give us. We hope to see you there!  Click here for more information and to buy tickets

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Update on Tree Conservation Ordinance

Posted in Events, Sustainability on February 4, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

trees squareIn October 2013, the City Commission passed a 90-day moratorium on tree removal, and directed staff to develop an updated tree ordinance that would reflect current best management practices in the industry.  The final recommendations were presented on January 21st.  Based on concerns voiced by the community, the City Commission requested that the ordinance be revised and brought back for consideration in March.

On February 3rd, the Commission modified their request to include a work session on March 3rd. The format of the session will be designed to provide the Commission with an opportunity to articulate and discuss their specific concerns and the concerns expressed by the community.  Once a clear policy direction has been established, a schedule for ordinance revisions and community input will be developed.

The work session will be open to the community, but there will not be an opportunity for attendees to comment. Amendments to the tree ordinance will not be considered until after March 3, 2014.

Below are the updated materials on this issue.  Public comments are still being accepted on the DecaturNEXT website.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amanda Thompson, amanda.thompson@decaturga.com, 404-370-4102.

 

January 21st Presentation to City Commission

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Ordinance Materials (as presented on January 21, 2014):

 

Supporting Materials:

 

Tree Factsheets:

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Decatur Old House Fair Feb. 8th

Posted in Events on January 27, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The 2014 Decatur Old House Fair in Decatur, Georgia

Old-house owners— we know what you’re up against! The Decatur Old House Fair presents a full program of seminars on a variety of topics. Our experts will share their insights and answer your questions about everything from historic wood-window restoration to researching your old house to kitchen and bath solutions to energy efficiency . . . and so much more.

A day of new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials and quality services for homeowners.

For more information and tickets, click here

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The Pinewood and Decatur Package Store raise $11,710 for Poverty Is Real

Posted in Events, tagged , , , on January 24, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

We love it when we hear stories like this one: a local restaurant and store hosting an event for a Decatur-based non-profit.

On January 12 and 13, The Pinewood Tippling Room and Decatur Package Store raised $11,710 with a “Pappy Van Winkle Degustation” event.

The Pinewood — best known for their extraordinary cocktails and reinterpreted regional fare — hosted the event and served a seven-course meal. The courses were paired with a seven-whisky prix fixe, courtesy of Decatur Package Store, and featuring the infamous Pappy Van Winkle whiskeys.

Throughout the night, participants silently bid on each bottle being served, as well as the elusive 23-year-old Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye. Pappy, as it’s called by its legions of fans, is easily the most coveted bourbon in the world.

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Congrats to everyone involved! To learn more about Poverty Is Real, visit www.PovertyisReal.us.

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Run with the Dogs this Weekend

Posted in Community, Events on January 9, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Did this week’s crazy cold weather give you a major case of cabin fever?! We’ve got just the thing to cure what ails you…Run with the Dogs!

Decatur High School, Renfroe Middle School, Glennwood Academy
and City of Decatur elementary students, parents, alumni, friends,
neighbors and runners and walkers of all levels are invited to participate.
Participants are invited to run or walk with their dogs in a special group.

All proceeds will be used by the Decatur Bulldog Boosters to help fund
the sports programs at Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School.

Click here for more information

 

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Polar Campers had fun yesterday

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , on January 8, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Twenty-three Kindergarten through 5th graders participated in yesterday’s Polar Camp at the Decatur Recreation Center. Children & Youth Services provided a warm, safe environment to play games, tell stories, and most important, get out of the house!

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UPDATED: Bring a lunch, Polar Camp tomorrow at Rec Center

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on January 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Polar bears photographed by the NOAA's National Ocean Service (not in Decatur)

Polar bears photographed by the NOAA’s National Ocean Service (not in Decatur)

UPDATE: Please bring a lunch for each child you drop off at Polar Camp.

It’s still really cold out, and City Schools of Decatur will be closed tomorrow. For City of Decatur residents looking for something for the little polar bears (aka children) to do, there will be a special Polar Camp tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.

Polar Camp is first-come, first served for a limited number of City of Decatur students in Kindergarten through fifth grade only. There is no cost for Polar Camp for Decatur residents. Parents will need to fill out registration and health forms when dropping off campers who are not already enrolled in after school programs.

For more information, please call Children and Youth Services at 404-378-1082.

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Reminder: FREE self-protection workshop Jan 8

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , on January 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

“Learn from a trained professional whose delivery style is nonstop, relevant and entertaining. He delivers the common sense approach to the unwelcome encounter! Become aware – identify the situation and plan how to remove yourself [escape] using readily available distraction tools.” – Beryl B. Farris, Immigration Attorney

Click here to register for the seminar or contact Sgt. Jennifer Ross at 678-553-6613.

The Decatur Police Department will be hosting a “Self-Protection Workshop” on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030). Teens ages 13-17 are welcome to attend this workshop with a parent/guardian.

This workshop is designed to teach you how to be proactive, maintain awareness and be decisive during a violent confrontation. In the workshop, the presenter will cover:

  • Behavioral Profiling – Situational Awareness – Personal Security vs. Self-Defense
  • Mindset – Conditions of Readiness – Warning & Danger Signs of an Attack
  • Simple & Effective Self-Defense Techniques – Improvised weapons

The presenter of the workshop, Steven Mosley, has over two decades of law enforcement work experience and currently works locally for the Department of Homeland Security.  Steven is also the Director of Training for the Combat Hard Training Center in Jonesboro.

“When I was looking for someone to help my wife and I with dealing with some of the challenges that come up in our work in the course of our ministry with people who are sometimes unpredictable and violent and dealing with dicey situations in general I was pretty thorough in my vetting process because I was looking for someone who would give us a better chance of living through the real situations we face.  We need something that works.  I asked SWAT officers that I know from various police departments, veteran officers, GBI officers, and state troopers.  Steven’s name kept coming up, I called him, and found both a solid teacher, mentor, and friend.  I can’t recommend him highly enough.” – Nathan Dean, Co-Pastor, Edgewood Church

The “Self-Protection Workshop” is a lecture presentation and NOT a physical self-defense class. Informational flyers on self-defense classes through the Combat Hard Training Center will be available after the workshop.

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