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Tomorrow: Healthy Brains, Health Emotions

August 20, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Healthy Brains, Healthy Emotions
Thursday, Aug. 21 • 6:30 p.m • Decatur Recreation Center • 231 Sycamore St.

Feeling sad, blue, blah? Losing interest in activities and pleasures in life is not a normal part of aging.Always feeling anxious or worried is also not a normal part. Living with chronic health conditions can affect the brain and one’s mood, emotions and memory. While growing older can certainly be challenging, learning how to take care of your brain and obtaining treatment when necessary can significantly improve your quality of life.

Lifelong Decatur’s Third Thursday series presents a discussion on this topic led by Eve Heemann Byrd, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC, executive director of the Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression. This event is free and open to the community.

Can’t make it to the discussion? Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression/Emory University’s Division of Geriatric Psychiatry provides a comprehensive continuum of geriatric “brain health” services for its patients. Visit www.fuquacenter.org or call Cathy T. Rambach, 404-728-4558, for more information.

For information on the Third Thursdays series or to suggest a future topic, contact Lee Ann Harvey, Lifelong Community coordinator, leeann.harvey@decaturga.com or 678-553-6548.

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Take a Walk with City of Decatur

August 19, 2014 by Katie

Take A Walk with City of Decatur


Walk Starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday

Warm-up is at 9:45 a.m.

 If you’re near Decatur Wednesday morning, join us for a short 1-mile walk that starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur. We’ll be warming up and stretching with a Kaiser Permanente trainer before embarking on the walk. The walk’s route is a quick circle that includes downtown Decatur and our Decatur medical office building.

Decatur Mayor Jim Baskett will be encouraging our walk outside the Decatur KP office building, and Doc Broc will be at the Decatur Recreation Center for fun (and selfies). Bananas and water will be available before and after the walk, and we will hold a $50 gift card raffle. You will also receive a car magnet for walking a mile with pride!

Shake off the low energy of mid-morning, and join us for a quick, energetic walk.

11Alive will be joining in the action!

 For more information contact Tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com, 678-553-6559.

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Two Great Ways to Support Decatur’s Kitchen Garden

August 18, 2014 by Lena

Interested in supporting community agriculture in Decatur and eating delicious food?  Well, we have 2 great options for you!

1. A Meal to Live for at the Decatur Cemetery

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Click Here for Tickets!

Tickets are selling fast for the 2nd Annual Decatur Dinner Party!  Enjoy delicious dishes prepared by some of Decatur’s most talented chefs to raise money for Decatur’s Kitchen Garden – a Global Growers Project.  This limited attendance event will feature live music, beer, wine and a live auction.

Get your tickets today for what is sure to be the foodie event of the year on Saturday, September 6th, 6:30pm at the Decatur Cemetery. Tickets are $125 each, or reserve a full table for a party of 8 at $1200.

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Decatur Dinner Party- katie, kecia, and catherineParticipating Restaurants: Brick Store Pub, Leon’s Full Service, Kimball House, Steinbeck’s Ale House, Cakes and Ale, Chai Pani, Farm Burger, Iberian Pig, No. 246, Pine Street Market, Sawicki’s, Twain’s Billiards and Tap.

 

 

 

 

2. Become a Global Growers CSA member

rubarbEnjoy Fresh, Local Produce Delivered Every Week.   Global Growers works with an incredible group of diverse local farmers who grow fresh produce in and around metro Atlanta.  Each week, CSA members receive exclusive access to a varied selection of local, seasonal, organically-grown fruit and vegetables at a location convenient for you.  They also offer extra local, artisanal products like pastured eggs, goat cheese, and honey.   You can choose to receive a full bag ($25/week) or half bag ($18/week) from August-November (15 weeks total).  Convenient pick-up points are offered around Atlanta, Decatur, Clarkston, and Stone Mountain.  Still have questions?  Learn more here.

At Global Growers, the community in CSA is particularly important – because you are partnering with a community of farmers who are building new lives for themselves, and new professions, in metro Atlanta. Many of the Global Growers farmers are war survivors who have been invited to build new lives in Georgia, and are supporting their family by drawing on generations of farming expertise. Others may have been born in the U.S., and are pursuing local farming as a way of rebuilding our local food economy. Altogether, the farmers at Global Growers are growing great things – and they rely on their CSA shareholders to help make it all happen!

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Summer Sale at The 17 Steps

August 18, 2014 by Katie

The 17 Steps

Summer Sale

50% OFF select items 

Now through September 6th

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DECATUR TO HOST ‘THE REVIVAL’ SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2014

August 18, 2014 by Katie

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Vintage “Pop-Up” Marketplace Will Bring Wide Range of Vendors from Across the Nation Together to Share Their Love of History, Creativity and Passion With Enthusiasts in the Southeast

 On September 27-28, Decatur will host The Revival, a vintage “Pop-Up” marketplace designed to awaken the vintage spirit and offer a weekend full of vintage finds, art, music, food, and fun. Popping up on N. McDonough St, in front of Decatur High School, the market will host 100 national, regional and local vintage vendors, designers and experts to bring unique vintage wares to enthusiasts from across the Southeast.

“We are so excited to be bringing the 4th annual Revival to downtown Decatur. Because it has always embraced historical ideals, unique art, and the values behind recycling and upcycling, Decatur is the perfect location to host the event,” said Weatherly Munroe, founder of The Revival and owner of Decatur-based gallery, Wild Oats & Billy Goats. “The Revival allows vendors and buyers to get gather in one location, sharing their passion for all things vintage.”

A broad range of vendors are signed on to attend the event. Buyers will find vintage and antique furniture, clothing, jewelry, accessories, art, collectibles, and housewares. Bring the family along to enjoy vintage inspired food trucks from local restaurants and live music sponsored by Guitar Decatur.

For more information, visit www.therevivalofvintage.com or find The Revival on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheRevivalOfVintage .

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Seven Things To Do This Weekend in Decatur

August 15, 2014 by Catherine

• Decatur’s Active Living is hosting its Third Friday Fun Bike Ride tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Church Street MARTA station. Details here.

• Saturday is the last day of Trinity Mercantile & Design Co’s sale. Get up to 75% off on dressers, chairs, lamps, tables, pillow and more.

• Today and tomorrow is Boogaloo’s summer sale. Buy 2 clearance items and get a 3rd on free. New markdowns and clearance up to 70% off.

• GMO Horror Movie Marathon this Saturday in the Decatur Library basement theater at 215 Sycamore Street. This event is free. Light refreshments and GMO OMG WTH t-shirts available for purchase. Film times: Genetic Roulette at 10 a.m., The World According to Monsanto at 12:45 p.m., and The Future of Food at 2:45 p.m.

• Get them while they last today: Maple bacon cupcakes at Sugar Moon Bakeshop.

• Eliot Bronson and his band are playing at Eddie’s Attic tomorrow night. hear songs from his forthcoming album.

• It’s $5 Palomas Friday today at MARBAR.

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Small film projects in Decatur this week

August 13, 2014 by Katie

Two small television commercial projects will be filming in Decatur this week. The first project films today in East Decatur Station and a second project is slated for Friday at the Pure Gas Station in downtown Decatur.  There will be no road closures or intermittent traffic control for either project.

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Decatur BBQ, Blues, and Bluegrass Festival this Saturday in Oakhurst

August 13, 2014 by Katie

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Mark your calendar for August 16, 2014, and don’t miss the 14th Annual Decatur Barbeque, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival, at Harmony Park in Decatur.

Please note that no outside coolers will be permitted on the site.

Decatur’s 14the Annual Decatur Barbeque, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival is brought to you by: the Community Center of the South Decatur and the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association. All proceeds of the festival directly into the Decatur community.

When: Saturday, August 16
Time: 12-8pm
Location: 630 East Lake Drive & Harmony Park in Oakhurst, south of downtown Decatur
Scrumptious Food: BBQ by Fox Brothers, Black Tie BBQ, Williamson Bros. BBQ, and Sweet Auburn BBQ
Cold Beer: Fat Tire Amber Ale, Ranger IPA, Rampant Imperial Ale, 1554, and much more from New Belgium Brewing

Entry Fee:

10 and under – FREE!
11 & up: $10 in advance ($15 at the gate day of festival)

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Opening Tomorrow: ArtHouse in East Decatur Station

August 12, 2014 by Catherine

dah-logo-1Decatur ArtHouse Launches Exciting New BYOB Locale and Offers a Modern, Artistic, Friendly, and Laid Back Place to Create

Opening August 13th 2014, Decatur ArtHouse brings new life to Decatur’s budding art scene! Located at East Decatur Station on College Avenue, Decatur ArtHouse offers an exciting new space to tap into your creative side and socialize with (BYO) beverages and snacks. Evening 2-3 hour adult beginner’s painting classes start Wednesday, August 13th, and are for ages 21 and up. Private parties for children and adults are also available. Easy beforehand online sign-up streamlines the check-in process, and is strongly recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.

Bring your friends and have a fun night out, bring a date, or come solo. This exciting new locale offers a modern, artistic, friendly, and laid back ambience and will give you the opportunity to you unleash your creativity and connect with others through art. Even better, you can take home your masterpiece at the end of the evening and show it off to your friends and family.

Regardless of experience level, the fun step-by-step instructions let you follow along easily and all materials are provided. And you get to feel really good about enjoying yourself! Local nonprofits receive 10% of every seat purchased and you help provide free art classes for children.

About Decatur ArtHouse
Founded by Decatur residents and art enthusiasts, Tennielle and Ron Bailey, Decatur ArtHouse is staffed with local artists who love teaching and want to share their experience and passion for the arts with others in and around their community.

Decatur ArtHouse is located at 619 East College Avenue, Suite E at East College Station in Decatur. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, 7-10 p.m, closed Sundays and Mondays, and are available for private parties during the day or evening, pending availability. Two-hour classes are $25, Three-hour classes are $35, and private parties vary. All art materials are provided and included in the cost of the class. For more information call (404) 228-9341, email tenn@decaturarthouse.com or visit www.decaturarthouse.com.

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Special events & classes at the Wylde Center

August 12, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Neida Arrington, the Wylde Center’s new special events manager

Neida Arrington, the Wylde Center’s new special events manager

The Wylde Center recently announced that Neida Arrington will oversee private rentals at the Oakhurst Garden and the center’s additional public green spaces.  Wylde Center facilities may be rented for birthday parties, weddings, baby showers and other celebrations year-round.

Because the garden only hosts one party at a time, the special events calendar fills up quickly, and Arrington encourages anyone interested in renting the facility to learn more at www.wyldecenter.org/hosted-parties/.

Interested in taking classes at the Wylde Center? There are several options left in August, including:

  • Saturday, Aug. 16 – Basics of Seed Sowing
  • Sunday, Aug. 17 – Earth Poetry with Stephen Wing
  • Tuesday, Aug. 26 – Pest and Disease Management

For more information, and to register for classes, visit www.wyldecenter.org and click on “Education”.

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