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2013 Decatur Greenfest Set for May 11th

Posted in Events, Sustainability, Uncategorized on April 16, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

2012 greenfestThe fifth Decatur Green Fest will be held Saturday, May 11 from 3-10 p.m. in downtown Decatur. This free event will feature  live music, dozens of vendors displaying sustainable goods and services, local and organic food and drinks, an artists’ market, a kids zone, and more.  All proceeds benefit the Dogwood Alliance and the Decatur-based organization Poverty is Real.

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Terrapin Beer is the Presenting Sponsor of the event, which will be held in coordination with the Decatur Concerts on the Square series. In honor of the event, Terrapin has brewed up some Tree Hugger, a beer that launched in 2012 specifically for Decatur’s Green Fest.

Headlining this year will be the Sweet Tea Project, led by Ed Roland, Atlanta native and former heart of the band Collective Soul. Their performance starts at 7pm.

 

Event Sponsors Include: Terrapin Beer, TreeLeaf Music, Leon’s Full Service, Natural Awakenings, WMLB 1690 “The Voice of the Arts”, Veev, Brick Store Pub, Beer Connoisseur Magazine, Zipcar, Southeast Green, Indoff, Decatur Business Association, and the Downtown Development Authority.

 

Learn more about by visiting

www.decaturgreenfest.com

2012 Greenfest photos courtesy of Ralph Ellis at Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch

2012 Greenfest photos courtesy of Ralph Ellis at Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch http://decatur.patch.com/articles/photo-gallery-green-fest-2012#photo-9908767

 

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Mark Your Calendars for Earrrrrth Day

Posted in Events, Sustainability on April 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Ahoy mateys!  Join the City of Decatur and the Wylde Center on Sunday, April 21st from 1pm-4pm at the Oakhurst Garden to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day.  The festival is pirate themed this year and is a great way for members of the community to come together and pARRRticipate at the city’s official Earth Day party.  Our pirates have traveled the world and are here to tell us that we must PROTECT our planet and PLUNDER no more!

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Parade Sign Up

Funk PiratesHelp us kick the event off in true pirate style by joining this year’s earth-friendly parade. Line up will begin at noon, in Harmony Park in the Oakhurst Business District. The parade sets sail at 12:30pm, led by the Funk Pirates, and ends in the Oakhurst Garden.  Decorate your bike, wagon, stroller or yourself, but no gas powered vehicles allowed you land lubbers! Groups over 10 should send an electronic message in a bottle to the parade coordinator, Lena Stevens at lena.stevens@decaturga.com.

 

For more details visit: www.wyldecenter.org.

 

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Visitors Center Grand Opening On Saturday

Posted in Art & Culture, Community, Events, Sidewalk Talk, Uncategorized on April 1, 2013 | 1 Comment »

The Visitors Center official Grand Opening will be held Saturday, April 6 with the ribbon cutting at 11 a.m.  Stop by and see the new space at 113 Clairemont Avenue (sandwiched between Out of the Pan & Rose Squared and Decatur City Jewelers).   If you can’t make it at 11:00, plan to stop in anytime during the day.  We will be hosting an Open House with goodies from Decatur restaurants & pubs and there will be drawings for special prizes throughout the day.

The Visitors Center shares space with the Decatur Arts Alliance and they will be hosting a special art show featuring Ruth Franklin’s paintings.  The space is perfect for Pop Up Art Openings and they have lots of cool collaborations planned already.

Here is a sneak peek at the space…

Decatur Visitors Center

Decatur Visitors Center

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Movies on the Square coming to Decatur

Posted in Events on April 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

 

 

Movies on the Square – Sponsored by DeKalb Medical

Deciding to have a baby is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and selecting where you will have your baby is the next big step in your joyful journey. As the preferred destination for more than 6,000 Atlanta moms a year, DeKalb Medical is prepared for every type of delivery.

Join DeKalb Medical for Maternity Movies on the Square – Fridays at the Decatur Square – The festivities begin at 7:30 pm with pre-movie entertainment. The movies begin at sundown. Bring a blanket, some refreshments and enjoy the show.

April 5 – What to Expect When You Are Expecting – Filmed in Atlanta/Decatur!

May 3 – She’s Having A Baby – 80’s Night!

May 31 – Nine Months

 

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Tomorrow’s Easter Egg Hunt has been cancelled

Posted in Events on March 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Due to the forecast of rain for tonight and tomorrow morning (see below), we are canceling the DBA’s Easter Egg Hunt this year.
We invite you to stop by the Decatur Visitor’s Center, 113 Clairemont Ave., and pick up a treat bag, candy and Easter Bunny Ears.

The Visitors Center is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Stay dry and enjoy your weekend!

 

 

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Hop on over to the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday!

Posted in Events on March 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

When the city renovated the lawn on the downtown square last spring DFBC kindly invited us to use their lawn. Well, we found that the space is so much bigger, and the parking is so much better that we have decided to host the hunt there again!

Hop on over to the front lawn of Decatur First Baptist Church. The bunny arrives at 10:30 am and the hunt begins at 11 am sharp. Be sure to arrive on time, because the bunny waits for no one!

The Decatur First Baptist Church Spring Carnival follows.

***Just in case of rain on Saturday, here is the plan- if the ground is just wet, the event will go on. However, if it is raining at 9:30 am, we will have to cancel the event. That being said, even if we are forced to cancel, be sure to come by for a treat bag and bunny ears!*** 

 

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UMCH Auxiliary Flea Market this weekend

Posted in Events on March 19, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

 

United Methodist Children’s Home

UMCH Auxiliary
Flea Market
March 22 & 23 9 am – 4 pm
Jewelry & accessories, Infant, children & adult clothes,
Dishes, china, crystal, Pictures & frames, Small appliances, Lamps, Draperies & linens, Furniture,
Sports & camping gear, Lawn equipment, Books, Toys,
Christmas, Vintage finds…
PLUS MANY OTHER ITEMS!
Breakfast & lunch items, plus plants grown by Master Gardeners also for sale!
Fun for the whole family!
Caricatures by Tony – Friday, noon to 3:00 pm Walter Reeves, host of the Lawn and Garden Show on WSB radio, will answer all of your garden questions – Saturday, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Guided tours of Decatur’s Kitchen Garden – Saturday, 10:00 am and 12:00 noon
Chance to win an iPad!
At the United Methodist Children’s Home
500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur 30030
Proceeds support the children and families served by the United Methodist Children’s Home.

 

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St. Patty’s Day Weekend

Posted in Events on March 15, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

On Sunday, before you make your way to your favorite restaurant or pub, please join us on the streets to cheer on the Publix Georgia Marathon runners.  Decatur is the half-way point in the race and we want them to come into our City with the warmest welcome possible. There will be groups cheering near the East Lake Marta Station, crowds in front of Felini’s, and a huge fan section at the intersection of Ponce and Clairemont Avenue.  We’ll have lots of green pom poms, clappers, and noisemakers for you and your friends-so see you around 8am on Sunday!

Once the runners have left our fine city, check out the events happening at some of these local watering holes…

 

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Big Tex Decatur’s Spring Block Party is this Saturday

Posted in Events on March 14, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

BIG TEX SPRING BLOCK PARTY! Featuring:

 

Bloodkin– The legendary Athens band celebrating their 25th anniversary headlines the Block Party for the second consecutive year.

Sam Holt Band- Protege of the late Widespread Panic guitarist and former member of the band as well, Sam Holt brings his psychedelic southern rock back home to Georgia.

 The Higher Choir- Featuring our Big Tex family members Chance Walls and Grant Mitchell, The Higher Choir are making noise in the southeast on the heels of their latest EP “Halfway Home,” , and just released a video/single, “Queen of Hearts” that is all kinds of coonskin awesome (just watch.)

The day also features hypnotic jam band Deep Blue Sun, Nashville bluegrass songstress Julie Gribble, Decatur singer/songwriter  Eric Dodd and a late night jam set from Escape Vehicle to close out an unforgettable day! Times are-

2:30- Eric Dodd

3:30- Julie Gribble

4:30- The Higher Choir

5:30- Sam Holt Band

6:45- Deep Blue Sun

8:00- Bloodkin

Late Night (inside)- Escape Vehicle

 

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Decatur Celebrates Earth Hour and Challenges You to Join In!

Posted in Events, Sustainability on March 11, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

decatur-earth-hour-poster-2013Saturday, March 23, 2013 – 8:30 pm

We are challenging Decatur residents and businesses to take the Earth Hour pledge to switch off their lights for one hour on Saturday, March 23rd from 8:30 pm-9:30 pm. All pledges will be displayed online at www.decaturga.com/earth-hour 

More than 6,950 cities and towns in 152 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2012, including City of Decatur.

 

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