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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Decatur

February 11, 2013 by Catherine

Here’s what our local shops and restaurants have to offer this Thursday. If you see something missing from this list, feel free to leave a comment with the information below.

  • Wahoo! Grill: celebrating Valentine’s Day Thursday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 17 with a selection of menu items prepared exclusively for the holiday. Call 404-373-3331 for reservations.
  • Iberian Pig: serving a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner menu Feb. 14-16. Call 404-371-8800 for reservations. Click here to see the Valentine’s Day menu.
  • Little Shop of Stories: Come for a family-friendly Valentine’s Storytime at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 to listen to stories about love, friendship and valentines.
  • Taj Ma Hound: Get a free treat for every gift box you order for your special someone’s special someone. To place an order call 404-377-9220.
  • Leon’s Full Service: offering a special prix fixe dinner the evening of Valentine’s. Leon’s doesn’t usually take reservations, but they make an exception on Valentine’s Day. Call 404-687-0500
  • No. 246: see the special Valentine’s Day prix fixe four-course dinner menu, $55 per person. Call 678-399-8246.
  • Greene’s: now taking pre-orders for milk or dark chocolate strawberries, $20 for 1 dozen.
  • Parker’s On Ponce: will have live music Feb. 14-17. Call 404-924-2230

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What to do with your weekend

February 8, 2013 by Katie

Just in case you haven’t over-scheduled yourself with yoga, ballet classes, soccer games, and other weekend filler- you may want to think about a few of these options this weekend:

* The Nalley Tree Festival is Saturday on the Square from 12-3:00pm. There will be fun for the kids, cool eco-friendly shopping, live music, and FREE trees!

*Chinese New Year Celebration at Little Shop of Stories-Join us as we ring in the new year with our annual storytime featuring crafts, snacks, and stories celebrating Chinese New Year! 2013 is the Year of the Snake, so we’ll also be reading books about slippery, slithery snakes. Don’t miss this fun, cultural celebration.   Sunday, 3pm

*Don’t forget Valentine’s Day is next Thursday! You should probably call and make reservations at your favorite Decatur restaurant or order a yummy cupcake from Sugar Moon Bake Shop in Oakhurst!

Have a great weekend, see you around Decatur!

 

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Siren test today

February 6, 2013 by Meredith

Today is the first Wednesday of February 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  in the next little bit, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 7 February 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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Oakhurst Wine Crawl Tickets on sale now

February 6, 2013 by Katie

Oakhurst  Wine Crawl Tickets are here! Available at Universal Joint and Oakhurst Market for $30 – cash only please! This great event benefits Oakhurst festivals and programs and is held Saturday, February 23 from 4-7 pm.

 

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Last Tour of the Rec Center Tonight at 7pm

February 5, 2013 by Catherine

The grand opening of the newly renovated Decatur Rec Center was today. If you haven’t had the chance to tour the building, there’s still one more tour at 7 p.m. Click here for more info.

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Nalley Tree Festival This Weekend

February 5, 2013 by Lena

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Decatur is hosting the third-annual Nalley Tree Festival on Saturday, February 9, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Decatur Square. Nalley will be distributing free one-gallon trees during the festival, which will feature a live band; children’s activities; local sustainable artisans; and educational workshops from municipal and environmental organizations.

The Nalley Tree Campaign is a three-year initiative led by Nalley BMW, Nalley Infiniti and Nalley Nissan in Decatur, Georgia. This spring, the campaign will meet its goal of planting 10,000 trees within the City of Decatur and DeKalb County. The campaign started in 2011 and has proven a tremendous success among partners and locals.

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For more information, local “planters” can visit www.NalleyDecatur.com or share their planting stories and photos on the dealerships’ Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/NalleyBMW, www.facebook.com/NalleyInfinitiDecatur and www.facebook.com/NalleyNissan.

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January 31, 2013 by Regina

 

ohf-email-sig4Its time for the Decatur Old House Fair again!  In its 5th year, this event is a one of a kind event in the Southeast and offers owners of historic homes the chance to learn from experts on all sorts of old house issues like basement moisture, restoring historic chimneys and fireplaces, energy efficiency, and tax credits for older homes.  In addition, we have our short bites and style bites (30 minute sessions) that will explain electrical, plumbing, wood floors, aging in place along with delving into styles of homes like Craftsman, American small, American Foursquare, and Ranch.  So many sessions with so much information!

But wait!  There’s more!  We have an exhibit area filled with craftsmen, contractors, and specialty tradespeople that love old houses and provide great services to historic homeowners.  Meet, greet, and walk away with a treat at the Decatur Old House Fair

The event is this Saturday, Feb 2nd from 9 am to 4 pm.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.decaturoldhousefair.com and they are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  Today is the last day to take advantage of the Living Social Deal-buy one get one free.  So, don’t wait!  Go to https://www.livingsocial.com/events/569782-2013-decatur-old-house-fair-tickets and score your deal!

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A Tribute Video For Bill Floyd

January 30, 2013 by Catherine

For those of you who couldn’t make it last night, check out this video that was shown at the State of the City:

A big thank you to all the city staff that worked on this and to Lampe-Farley Communications!

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Downtown Decatur Storm Drainage Improvements Start Feb. 9

January 30, 2013 by Catherine

Church Street mapAs part of ongoing efforts to eliminate flooding in downtown Decatur, storm drainage improvements will begin shortly on North McDonough Street, East Maple Street, Church Street and East Trinity Place. The project includes the replacement of undersized and deteriorated storm drain facilities in these streets. Work is expected to start at Decatur High School on February 9 and to last about nine months.

For more details, download the flyer here.

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Decatur Biggest Loser Fitness Challenge Starts This Saturday

January 30, 2013 by Catherine

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If you haven’t already read about it on Decatur Metro or Be Active Decatur, here at the details:

The inaugural Decatur Biggest Loser Fitness and Weight-loss Challenge is a six-week program to build healthy habits and encourage the Decatur community to live a healthier lifestyle. Winners in the men’s and women’s categories will each win $500 in cash and $400 in CertaPro Painters gift certificates for painting services.

The contest kicks off with a weigh-in at Leapin’ Lizards, 185 Sams St. in Decatur on Saturday, Feb. 2,, 7-10:30 am. Registration is $20 (must be 18 to participate), and includes a weight loss information packet and water bottle. Five dollars from each registration benefits the Decatur Education Foundation. All body weights will be kept private – progress will be tracked via percentage. Participants can sign up for rigorous four-week bootcamp workouts at Pinnacle Fitness for only $40. Be among the first 10 to register, and CertaPro Painters will pay the tab (new customers only). Early weigh-in is available on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6-8 pm.

For participants with children, Leapin’ Lizards offers a half-off general admission to their play and party center when they open at 10 am on weigh-in day Feb. 2.

Program Benefits

  • Weekly coaching emails from fitness instructor and nutritionist David Nash.
  • Weekly online performance tracking to help drive friendly competition.
  • Nutrition seminar led by David Nash.
  • Discount of 10% on interior or exterior painting projects by CertaPro Painters of Atlanta/Decatur.
  • Contest winners receive a $500 cash prize and $400 CertaPro Painters Gift Certificate good toward interior or exterior painting projects.

To register or for more information, email David Nash at: PinnacleDecatur@gmail.com with the subject line: “Decatur Biggest Loser.” Participants may also register at www.PinnacleFitnessBootcamp.com

Press, contact: David Nash, 770-367-2539, or Jeremy Rhett, 404-391-1747, jrhett@certapro.com or atlanta-decatur.certapro.com

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