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Fa la la la

Posted in Events on December 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

decatur-holiday-ornament-2012webTis 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. 16th 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. 17th.

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 Monday, Dec. 17th

Breakfast with Santa tickets are on sale now for the annual family event that takes place next Saturday, Dec. 15th at the downtown Decatur Courtyard by Marriott. Details are tickets are on sale here

Have a wonderful weekend!

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A Night at the Museum

Posted in Events on December 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

old courthouse

What could be better that spending Terrific Thursday in downtown Decatur?  How about having a really cool event to take your kids to while you doing some shopping and dining on the Square? Our friends at the DeKalb History Center have brought back their Night at the Museum event and you don’t want to miss it!

What: A night of craft, entertainment, and holiday treats for children ages 7-12.
Where: The Historic DeKalb Courthouse, 101 East Court Square
When: December 20th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 for DHC members, $10 for nonmembers
For more information or to register: borger@dekalbhistory.org or 404-373-1088 ext. 20
This is a drop off event so parents can enjoy food and shopping in downtown Decatur.

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Decatur Holiday Marketplace is this Weekend

Posted in Events on November 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

There’s so much holiday cheer in Decatur and it’s not even December yet! Of course there’s the tree lighting at Little Shop of Stories (with a special surprise), Terrific Thursdays and a visit from Santa tonight. Then there’s the Candlelight Tour of Homes this Friday and Saturday. Now add the Decatur Holiday Marketplace to the weekend happenings and you’ve got yourself some very festive couple of days.

Here are the details on the Marketplace:

Decatur Holiday Marketplace and Cafe
Friday, Nov. 30 • 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1 • 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
www.DecaturHolidayMarketplace.com

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Santa Claus is comin' to town!

Posted in Events on November 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Tonight is the night! The big man himself, Santa Claus, helps us welcome the holiday season by lighting the tree atop the Little Shop of Stories on the Square.
Festivities begin at 7pm with caroling, hot chocolate, snacks and a magical surprise-you don’t want to miss it.
Come out early to stop by the Keep It Indie-Catur tent for free gift wrapping and remember to bring us your receipts from local Decatur shops-we’ll give you a $20 restaurant gift card for every $200 you’ve spent in November.

See you on the Square tonight…

 

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Keep It Indie-Catur Shopping Campaign Continues

Posted in Community, Events, Uncategorized on November 28, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Small Business Saturday was a rousing success last weekend.  We gave out over 75 gift cards to Decatur restaurants, folks got their gifts wrapped free, and enjoyed the music playing from the bandstand.  It was so successful that we decided to keep the tent and open it on this week’s Terrific Thursday, Nov. 29 from 5 – 9 p.m.

If you spend $200 in a Decatur shop in November and bring us your receipts, we will give you a $20 gift card to a Decatur restaurant.  Hurry, though, because Friday is the last November shopping day!

See you Thursday at the tent!

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Decatur Tour of Homes is this weekend

Posted in Events on November 26, 2012 | 2 Comments »

This Friday and Saturday you have the opportunity to tour seven of Decatur’s most beautiful and unique homes on the 30th annual Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes.

Catch the complimentary shuttle at the Courtyard by Marriott downtown Decatur and spend the evening touring homes all around the City. Hop on and off at your leisure, tour all seven homes in one night or spread it out over the two nights.  Be sure to come inside the hotel and tour the newly renovated Marriott and enjoy a snack and beverage at the bar.

Proceeds from the Tour benefit four outstanding Decatur non-profit organizations: the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund, the Decatur Education Foundation, the DeKalb History Center and the Wylde Center.

Purchase tickets online here or at Seventeen Steps, Oakhurst Market, and Intown Ace Hardware.

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Small Business Saturday on the Decatur Square

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on November 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Remember to come to the square for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, 11 am-5 pm. Shop and eat at a local business then stop by our tent:

We’ll have free gift wrapping, snacks, Keep It Indie-Catur gift basket raffles and five minute massages.

And don’t forget, if you’re in the Oakhurst area on Saturday from 1-4pm stop by with your dog or cat and get a holiday pet portrait made!

For more info, check out this post.

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Sunday in the Garden at Woodlands

Posted in Events, Uncategorized on November 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Ready to relax after a hectic Thanksgiving holiday?  Woodlands Garden invites you to complete your holiday weekend with a quiet walk on the trails through the woods from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 25.

Enjoy the stunning Japanese maples (keep your fingers crossed they hold their leaves through the weekend).  Beech trees are coming into their glory with shades of brown, gold and yellow.  The birds are singing and the hawks are out in force.

They have ordered perfect autumn weather and they will build a warm fire and serve hot drinks in the Pavilion.  Come on out and enjoy a free relaxing end to your celebration(s).

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Happy Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on November 19, 2012 | 3 Comments »

What a week! Here at the City of Decatur we hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving and hope that you’re in town for Small Business Saturday (more on that in a second). You should have received your Holiday Sanitation Schedule on your door this weekend. Normal trash and recycling services for Thursday, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 23 (Black Friday) will be on Wednesday, Nov. 21 (the day before Thanksgiving).

Black Friday
• Boogaloos After Thanksgiving Day Sale. 30 percent off all full price merchandise from 9am-1pm and 15 percent off all full price merchandise after 1pm through Sunday, Nov. 25.
• At Decatur CD, Black Friday means independent-record-store-only releases. Click here for a full list.
• Boutique Karma’s Black Friday Sale lasts through Nov. 25, 25 percent off the entire store.

Small Business Saturday
11am-5pm on the Square
Do your holiday shopping in Decatur and bring your local purchases to the Decatur tent on the square to get them wrapped for free! There will be holiday music, five minute massages, Keep It Indie-Catur gift basket raffles, free college football face tattoos, candy, and live musical performances around town.

1-4pm Harmony Park, Oakhurst
Bring your dog with you to Harmony Park in Oakhurst from 1-4pm to get a holiday pet portrait made.

Remember to save your receipts! Spend $200 at city of Decatur shops in the month of November, then bring them to the square on Small Business Saturday or to the second floor of City Hall during the week and get a $20 gift card from a Decatur restaurant while supplies last.

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Tickets on Sale Now for Decatur Tour of Homes

Posted in Events on November 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur celebrates the 30th annual Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes featuring homes throughout the City, and benefits four outstanding local non-profit groups. The theme for this year’s tour is “Celebrating 30 Years of Decatur Living” and highlights homes throughout Decatur ranging from new builds, to Craftsmen renovations, to the stunning Rosehill Estate . Tour goers can board a complimentary shuttle at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown Decatur, hop on and off the throughout the two evenings and take advantage of the dining and shopping opportunities in Decatur as well as tour seven of Decatur’s most beautiful homes.

Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1st     5:30-9:30pm

Tickets available here, $20 in advance, $25 at the door

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