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October 2, 2013 by Katie

Decatur Arts Alliance Launches YEA!

We have so much fun to tell you about this weekend that I had to start lining it all up today just to be sure I included everything! Don’t have plans yet for this weekend? Well now you do…

*Friday, Oct. 4th- DeKalb Medical Center presents Movies on the Square with a screening of the family film, Epic. Festivities begin at 5:30 with pre-move fun including games, popcorn, blood pressure screenings, and fitness challenges. The movie will begin at sundown

*Friday, Saturday, & Sunday-The King and I, St. Thomas More Players    Directed by Patty Guenthner

Featuring a cast of over 80 and a full orchestra, St. Thomas More Players are thrilled to present The King & I, the Tony Award winning musical that has charmed millions with                       memorable numbers like “Getting to Know You,” “Hello, Young Lovers” and “I Whistle a Happy Tune.” The King & I, which has been performed around the world, is set in 1862 Siam           when Anna, an English widow, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok to serve as tutor to the King’s many children and wives. Anna and the King grow to understand         and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. This production features some of the best talents of the Atlanta community theater scene and is appropriate for                 children.   Tickets available here

*Saturday, Oct. 5th-

*YEA!- The Decatur Arts Alliance (DAA) announces YEA!, a new event designed to celebrate the talents of young artists and musicians in Decatur, Georgia. On Saturday, Oct. 5 young                   Decatur artists (grades K-12) will set up an artists market on the square in downtown Decatur offering their creative works for sale, and musicians will perform. The festival hours                   are noon-4 pm

*Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer will go through Oakhurst    More info here

*Decatur Bike Derby-4/5 Academy   11am-3pm  Info here

*Electronics Recycling/Shredding/Styrofoam  Recycling Event  9:00am-1:00pm, Callaway Building Parking Lot

 

 

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This Saturday- Electronics Recyling Day + Paper Shredding + Styrofoam Recycling

October 2, 2013 by Lena

Don’t forget to participate in the Fall Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, October 5th.  This year we’re combining two of your favorite recycling events to make it simple and convenient for you to recycle your old electronics and Styrofoam, and safely shred and recycle your documents too!  Since we started these events in 2005, we’ve diverted more than 1 million pounds of electronics from landfills, and in the year since we added paper shredding we’ve collected 40,000 pounds.

WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 9 am -1 pm
NEW LOCATION: Callaway Building parking lot, 120 W. Trinity Place *enter from the south on Commerce Drive
CONTACT: Sean Woodson, Solid Waste Superintendent, 678-898-8562

If you plan to do some shopping this weekend to replace those electronics, you’re in luck.  The State of Georgia will have an ENERGY STAR and WaterSense Sales Tax Holiday October 4 through October 6, 2013.  During the sales tax holiday, certain items will be exempt from sales tax if they have the ENERGY STAR or WaterSense  label and have a purchase price of $1,500 or less per item.  See more details here.

 

 

 

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October Siren Test

October 1, 2013 by Meredith

Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of October so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 3 October 2013.

If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact the City at 404-370-4102.

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Sidewalk Saturdays are back!

October 1, 2013 by Katie

Sidewalk Saturdays Seeks Artists!

Decatur’s pop-up art program is back!  We are seeking singers, performers, musicians and dancers to enliven downtown Saturday afternoons this October and November.  Artists will perform for 2 hours, and receive compensation for their time.  Interested?  Send an audition clip or link to sidewalksaturdayartists@gmail.com.  The program is funded in part with proceeds from the Decatur Craft Beer Festival

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Fall Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Blitz

October 1, 2013 by Catherine

smoke detector test 250City of Decatur Fire/Rescue will be conducting a Fall Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Detector Blitz October 25-27, 2013. Firefighters will move from door to door to provide smoke/CO detectors, free of charge, to residents in the City of Decatur in the interests of enhancing community and life safety.

City of Decatur Fire Department was awarded $83,505.00 for the purchase of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The Fire Prevention and Safety Grants are part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants, and support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire related hazards and injuries. Nearly, 450 homes were visited with over 200 detectors installed or inspected during the Spring Blitz. Residents who were not at home received a door hanger with contact information to make an appointment.
If we are not able to reach your home during this event, you can schedule an appointment by phone, email, or via online request.

Phone: 404-373-5092

Email: Stephanie.burton@decaturga.com

On-line request

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Ping Pong + October Feast at No. 246

October 1, 2013 by Catherine

One more reason to love Decatur’s event-filled October: No. 246’s Ping Pong showdown on Oct. 20. Scroll down for all the details.

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WHAT: Rally pals for a single elimination, Ping Pong showdown at No. 246 for a chance to win fun prizes, including tours of the Red Hare Brewery. Winners from each of the four preliminary rounds will go on to compete for the grand prize – a VIP brewery tour for 10 and a custom cask blending experience. The winner will also have his or her custom cask poured at the restaurant.

While the table tennis action heats up, players and guests can sample sausage and Red Hare beer pairings. Throughout the first three preliminary rounds and tournament final, housemade sausages are available a la carte for $10 and Red Hare Long Day Lager and Gangway IPA are $5 each.

 During the fourth and final round of preliminary play on Sunday, October 20, the Decatur restaurant is throwing an Octoberfeast party to celebrate Atlanta Beer Week. Chef de cuisine Andrew Isabella and chef Sheldon Wolfe are preparing an assortment of sausages with sides and a dessert for $15. Guests can also continue to enjoy $5 Red Hare Long Day Lager and Gangway IPA. Atlanta-based songwriter Brian Revels of City Mouse will perform from 4-7 p.m. A portion of the day’s profits will be donated to Community Farmers Market, an organization dedicated to developing and strengthening farmers markets for long term sustainability and meaningful community impact.

WHEN:  Sign up begins at 4 p.m. and play starts at 5 p.m. with a maximum of eight players each week. Preliminary rounds will take place on:

  • Sunday, September 29
  • Sunday, October 6
  • Sunday, October 13
  • Sunday, October 20

The championship round will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at 7 p.m.

WHERE:  No. 246, 129 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, 678-399-8246, no246.com

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“Eat Well Indie-Catur” every Tuesday in October

October 1, 2013 by Casie Yoder, PIO

October’s “Eat Well Indie-Catur Campaign” starts today. Active Living and the Decatur Visitor’s Center teamed up with local restaurants for this month-long promotion. Diners who eat three healthy entrees on any of the five Tuesdays in October will be rewarded with a recipe collection.

How does it work?

1) Visit a participating restaurant on any Tuesday in October (Cakes & Ale, Café Lily, The Corner Pub, Leon’s, Steinbecks, Twains, Colbeh, Parker’s on Ponce, Universal Joint and Sapori di Napoli).

2) Order the featured healthy entree.

3) Get your “Eat Well Indie-Catur” card signed (Cards are available at participating restaurants and at the Decatur Visitor’s Center).

4) Repeat two more times to earn the Indie-Catur Recipe Collections.

 

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Decatur Cemetery (and sheep visitors) on TV

September 30, 2013 by Casie Yoder, PIO

In case you missed it, Fox 5 Atlanta aired a story Friday morning about the sheep eating Japanese hops & kudzu in Decatur Cemetery. Check it out: City calls in sheep for clean up at Decatur Cemetery

 

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Eat Well to Support the MLK Service Project This Tuesday October 1

September 29, 2013 by Lena

Don’t forget to dine out on Tuesday, October 1 for the Restaurants for Repairs fundraiser.  A percentage of the days proceeds from participating restaurants will be donated to support the Decatur MLK Jr. Service Project.  Restaurants for Repairs remains the only public fundraiser for this worthy cause, and last year we raised enough to repair 3 senior citizen’s homes.

For those folks looking for a healthy option, Tuesday also marks the kick off for the Eat Well Indie-Catur Campaign, and several restaurants are participating in both events.

Hope to see you there.

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September 26, 2013 by Katie

 

 

Movie on the Square

SPONSORED BY DEKALB MEDICAL

OCTOBER 4 | 5:30 PM

On the Decatur Square

EPIC

Join DeKalb Medical for this family Movie on the Square – Friday, October 4 at the Decatur Square – The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with pre-movie entertainment, blood pressure screenings and fitness challenges. Many DeKalb Medical doctors will also be on hand to speak with you.

“Epic” tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world… and ours.

The movies begin at sundown. Bring a blanket, some refreshments and enjoy the show.

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