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The Chicken Whisperer is Coming!

Posted in Events on August 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

That’s right. I said Chicken Whisperer.

The Chicken Whisperer is coming to Decatur Farmers Market on Aug 28th, from 9 – 1pm with 1,000 chicks to give away!  The event is free (you know I LOVE free)  to the public but donations are suggested for the chicks.  All donations will go to East Atlanta Kids Club.

ABOUT Chicken Whisperer   www.chickenwhisperer.net

Andy Schneider, better known as the Chicken Whisperer™ has become the go-to guy across the country for anything chickens. Over the years he has helped a countless number of people start their very own backyard flocks. He is not only a national radio personality, but also a contributor for Mother Earth News Magazine, Grit Magazine, and Farmers Almanac. He is the owner of Atlanta Pet Chickens, Classroom Chickens, and is the Founder/Organizer of the Atlanta Backyard Poultry Meetup Group that has quickly grown to over 1,000 local members!

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Art Sun-up to Sundown

Posted in Events on August 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

This Saturday, Aug. 21, the Atlanta Gallery Association is hosting a city-wide, Art Sun-up to Sundown gallery tour from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Gallery hoppers can enjoy a full day of art, snacks and a chance to enter the raffle for a 2 night stay in one of Splendor Mountain’s cabins. Four Decatur’s galleries are participating:

The Seen Gallery

Out of the Blue, Into the Cool opening – new works by Travis Smith and Michael Klapthor.

Wild Oats and Billy Goats

Explore Decatur’s best folk art collection.

Worthmore Jewelers

The shop will feature works by John Glover, Chelsie Neiman, Flora Rosefsky and DeDe Spitz. Also get a special preview of the “timely” one-of-a-kind clock artwork. All designs are inspired by the concept of time and created with clocks provided by Ikea and their sales will benefit Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.

Sycamore Place Gallery

The gallery will be open all day for studio tours and informal artist talks and instructional presentations. Later in the evening there will be live music and storytelling and visitors get to participate in chalk drawings.

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FREE is my favorite word!

Posted in Community, Events on August 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »

FREE Workshop for City Schools of Decatur Families!

Eating Healthy – Fun for the Entire Family – Saturday, August 21, 1-3 p.m.

Funded by Kaiser Permanente through a grant received by the Decatur Education Foundation, the Oakhurst Community Garden Project is proud to announce its next FREE seminar reserved for CSD families.

 Bring the whole family out to learn about the benefits of healthy eating!  Eating healthy doesn’t always have to be expensive.  Like anything else worthwhile in life, it takes a little planning, creativity, and work.  But if you think of the rewards—better health and more money—you’ll find it’s worth the effort. 

On Saturday August 21, 1-3 pm, the Oakhurst Community Garden Project will be hosting a FREE Family Workshop for City Schools of Decatur families.  This three-part workshop will cover the basics of Healthy Snacks, How to Eat Healthy on a Budget, and Nutrition 101.  We are excited to offer this workshop in partnership with the Decatur Education Foundation, Les Dames D’Escoffier, and the Dekalb County Cooperative Extension.  We will share some tips to help your family eat healthy and still stay on budget.  We will close with a final roundtable where you will be able to sample the recipes you help prepare and discuss what you have learned.  

 Come with an open mind and take home some healthy, easy recipes!

 Reserve your spot by contacting Myriam at ocgp@bellsouth.net, (404) 371-1920.  Remember, this event is open to all CSD families at no charge.

The Oakhurst Garden is located at 435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA  30030.  www.oakhurstgarden.org

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Do you have plans this Thursday?

Posted in Events, Uncategorized on August 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

If not, I have an idea…Head on over to The Solarium for the

2nd Annual Taste of the Town 

Thursday, August 19, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

 Taste complimentary food from 15 Decatur-area restaurants, enjoy live music on the patio, three cash bars, $1-per-ticket raffle, huge silent auction. Admission only $10. Charity event sponsored by Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta benefits Camp Twin Lakes, Decatur-DeKalb YMCA Partnership for Youth Foundation, and KW Cares. Held at The Solarium in Oakhurst village, 321 West Hill St., Decatur. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.tasteofthetowndecatur.com or call 404-564-5560.

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Decatur's Glennwood Academy Hosts ArtsLive Fundraiser

Posted in Community, Events, Uncategorized on August 13, 2010 | 1 Comment »

 

Flamenco dancers, jugglers, puppets, and comedians will be just some of the fun and entertainment for children and adults at Decatur Arts Live on August 21, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Glennwood Academy in Decatur.  The event is a joint venture between the Glennwood PTO and Young Audiences, Woodruff Arts Center.  It is designed to support the Cultural Arts enrichment program at Glennwood and to showcase the diversity of professional artists working with Young Audiences.

The fun begins at 10:00 am as attendees rotate through a schedule of simultaneous performances, hands-on activities, and workshops. Families can enjoy performances from YAWAC artists such as Andy Offutt Irwin, Kathy Bennett, Jeff Mather and Greg Roth. Guests will listen to live musical performances and may speak one-on-one with artists about their craft.  The event is appropriate for children aged pre-K through fifth grade and is open to the public. The school café will serve family-friendly snacks and lunch. 

The Glennwood PTO is hosting Decatur Arts Live, and all funds raised by Decatur Arts Live will support educational arts programs at Glennwood Academy. The school is located at 440 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.

Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, or $20 per family. If purchased the day of the event, tickets will be $15 for adults, $8 for kids, or $25 per family.  

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 Decatur Arts Live event are still available. For more information and to purchase tickets to Decatur Arts Live go to www.GlennwoodPTO.org  or contact Nia Schooler at (404) 759-1210 or niaschooler@comcast.net.

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Books and Cooks – Unleash Your Imagination

Posted in Community, Events, Sidewalk Talk, Uncategorized on August 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Do you love books?  Do you love to cook?  Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta (LVA) and The Art Institute of Atlanta – Decatur invite you to unleash your imagination and your culinary talents for the 7th annual Edible Book Festival.  And what better occasion than during the annual AJC Decatur Book Festival.

To participate in the Edible Book Festival, create a piece of edible art related to books – old or new – fiction, non-fiction, plays, poetry – use your imagination.  All creations will be exhibited and judged based on the relevance to the theme of the event and creativity involved.  Judges will award prizes in a variety of categories.

Entries can promote anything related to books: a scene or character from a book, play, short story, comics, or poem; a book cover; or a book’s structure.  All the ingredients must be entirely edible:  chocolate, cheese, vegetables, fruit – sweet or savory.  Deadline for registration is August 24.

The Edible Book Festival is a benefit for LVA, the entries and registration fees will be accepted in two categories:  Professionals $25 and Home Chef $5.  For more details or to register, click here.

The International Edible Book Festival is an annual event held throughout the world, uniting bibliophiles, book artists, and food lovers to celebrate the ingestion of culture and its fulfilling nourishment.

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Walk/Run Kickoff Monday Night…See You On The Square!

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , on July 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »

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July 4th Weekend Details

Posted in Events on July 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend and enjoy the fireworks display in downtown Decatur this Sunday evening. Click here for more details about the Pied Piper Parade and evening concert.

A couple of things to keep in mind:

The City of Decatur will be closed on Monday, July 5 for the holiday.

Regular waste and recycling services for Monday, July 5 will be on Tuesday, July6. Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday, July 7.

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We Have a Winner!

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on June 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Congratulations to Boogaloos Boutique for winning the Decatur Beach Party Window Decorating Contest with 35.01% of the votes. The boutique will receive a $100 check from the Decatur Business Association and Decatur Downtown Development Authority.

Boogaloos Boutique's window

Worthmore came in a close second with 34.5% of the vote.

Worthmore's Chicken of the Sea window decorating contest mascot.

Thank you to all our shop owners who participated and to everyone who voted – there were a total of 1745 votes!

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Buy Advance Beach Party Tickets Before Noon on Friday

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , on June 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Decatur Beach Party will be held Friday, June 18th from 5 pm until midnight. Advance tickets are just $6.50, but you have to buy them by noon tomorrow. Tickets will be available at the gate for $10. Children 12 and under are free – limit two per each adult with a ticket. The Reputations will play at the Bandstand Stage beginning at 5 pm, and Terry Lee & the GTs will play from 8 pm until midnight.

No outside food or beverages will be allowed in the festival area. We have a great food court and many beverage choices for your enjoyment.

For more information and tickets, click here.

See you on Decatur Beach!

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