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Halloween is a week away!

October 24, 2011 by Katie

How have we already come to the end of October?! Halloween is one week away, and to me, that means the holidays are upon us. But let’s not put the cart before the horse…go out and enjoy all of the Halloween festivities that Decatur has to offer and we can start talking about the holidays next week.

  • Leapin’ Lizzards’ 4th annual Halloween Bash Dance Party

    Want a fun and safe alternative to the normal trick or treating for your little ghouls?  Leapin’ Lizards is hosting its 4th Annual Halloween Dance Party with Avondale Estates’ very own Dean Donut!  On Saturday October 29th from 10am – 3pm the entire family can join us as Dean Donut hosts the fang-tastic dance party for the little ghouls, face painting, pizza, hot dogs, goodie bags, trick or treating in a safe environment, photo sessions on a “not so scary” set and lots inflatable fun.

  • Decatur’s 2nd annual Decorate Decatur Halloween Contest
  • Homegrown Halloween Parade & Monsters Ball
    Sunday, Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on and around the square in downtown Decatur.  The event is geared for all ages and is free to the community.  Put on your most ghoulish costume and come celebrate Halloween.  3 p.m. – the younger set can kick off the afternoon with a Halloween story time at Little Shop of Stories; 4 p.m. – local zombies and goblins, young and old, will meet at the Community Bandstand for a walking parade around downtown Decatur.  5 – 7 p.m. – enjoy the haunting sounds of The Dammages (www.thedammages.com) as they claim the bandstand for the Monsters’ Ball, an all-ages costumed dance and band party.  Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy live music, door prizes from local businesses and some tricks and treats to round out the festivities.  The event is sponsored by HomeGrown Decatur, an artists’ market at 412 Church St.  For more information visit www.homegrowndecatur.com or www.facebook.com/HomeGrownHalloween
  • Twain’s 3rd Annual Moonshiner’s Ball
    Saturday, October 29th. Doors open at 8pm, and it’s $5 to get in. They’ve got two great bands for the night: Megan Jean & the KFB, and Dirty Bourbon River Show! Costume contests, a Fortune Teller, and Photo Booth. Mark it on your calendars cause this can’t be missed! Click here for more info
  • Ebster’s House of Horror
    When:  Saturday, October 29th, 2011
    Time:   7:30-11:30pm
    Where:  Beacon Hill Center (430 W. Trinity Place)
    Cost: $2.00 per person Children Under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
    Come Visit Zombie Land, Crystal Lake, The Mortuary and the Butcher Shop, IF YOU DARE!!
  • Halloween Dance hosted by Decatur Active Living
    Decatur Active Living would like to invite the 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue students and other fourth and fifth graders in the Decatur Community to it’s first Halloween Dance.  Come dressed in your Halloween Costume and join us for a evening for fun, food and music.
    When:          Saturday, October 29th
    Time:           6:30pm-8:30pm
    Location:      Ebster Gym (404 Electic Avenue)
    Cost:           $5.00; Chaperons are free
    All participants will receive a free 4×6 photo and a free ticket to the Haunted House at Beacon Hill 430 W. Trinity Place (Decatur Active Living Temporary Location).
    Parking is available in the Calloway lot at the corner of Commerce St. and Trinity Pl.
    Please RSVP October 27 at 404-377-0494
    Contact Stacy Green 678-553-6549; Stacy.Green@decaturga.com or
    Lee Williams 678-553-6551;Lee.Williams@decaturga.com 

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This Weekend in Decatur

October 21, 2011 by Catherine

> Turn DecatuRED this Saturday! 39 Decatur business are participating. Check out the list and map of participating businesses and watch the DecatuRED videos like the Worthmore one above.

> Join HomeGrown this evening from 7-10 p.m. for its Atlanta Celebrates Photography show. Click here to see the participating photographers.

> In addition to taking part in DecatuRED, Boogaloos is hosting a weekend-long French Connection Trunk Show. All French Connection merchandise will be 15% off.

> Wahoo! Grill Is celebrating its 7th anniversary all weekend long with complimentary sparkling wine, flash fried polenta and more. Visit Wahoo’s Facebook page for details.

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New Six Word Story Videos

October 19, 2011 by Catherine

Check out the three new Six Word Story videos that we just uploaded:

Learn about Decatur’s six word stories and see the other videos here.

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Beer Week Continues in Decatur

October 13, 2011 by Katie

Everybody is getting in on the Atlanta Beer Week action here in Decatur ! Don’t believe me? Then head on over to Little Shop of Stories on Saturday for the 1st annual Root Beer Festival. Just because you aren’t of age (or don’t actually like beer), doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all of the fun. You can check out all of the details here, but just look at the awesome display they already have at the shop!

  

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Commercial Energy Rebate is Back… for 3 weeks!

October 12, 2011 by Lena

DecaturWISE LogoThe City of Decatur is excited to announce the second phase of the DecaturWISE Commercial Rebate Program. Businesses and organizations will have another opportunity to apply for rebates for energy efficient upgrades to buildings located within the city. Funded through an Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant administered through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), rebates ranging from $1,000-$4,000 will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

 

Why improve the energy efficiency in your buildings?

According to ENERGY STAR, commercial and industrial buildings are responsible for 45% of the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions, and almost 30% of the energy in these buildings is wasted.  By expanding the DecaturWISE Program to commercial buildings, businesses and organizations can now save energy costs over time, as well as reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in their facilities and throughout the city.

 

How to obtain a rebate:

Step 1:  Contact the City of Decatur’s Resource Conservation Coordinator, Lena Stevens at 678-553-6577 or lena.stevens@decturga.com for help developing an application.

Step 2:  Obtain a detailed cost estimate for the project.

Step 3:  Apply for a DecaturWISE Commercial Rebate by 5:00 pm, November 4, 2011

Step 4:  Contractor installs energy efficient upgrades.

Step 5:  All invoices, receipts, and documents related to the project and energy assessment must be received by the City of Decatur by January 31, 2012.

 

Further information and applications can be accessed via the DecaturWISE website at http://www.decaturga.com/index.aspx?page=617.

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Lena Stevens
Resource Conservation Coordinator
678-553-6577
Or
lena.stevens@decaturga.com

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Vote for Decatur!

October 12, 2011 by Catherine

Decatur has been nominated in Atlanta Intown’s Best of the Holidays as one of the “Best Places to See Lights and Decorations.” And not to brag or anything, but I do think Decatur does a bang-up job with holiday lights. In the past few years we’ve added more lights around the square and on the bandstand. Plus (and this is a big plus), Little Shop of Stories has made their tree lighting an annual event that is hard to surpass. So, if you think our City’s holiday lights are the bee’s knees, vote for Decatur here.

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Decatur loves Atlanta Beer Week

October 10, 2011 by Katie

Join Atlanta Beer Week on an eight-day neighborhood-by-neighborhood tour to celebrate the culmination of Atlanta’s finest craft beer offerings as we explore establishments across the city that are steadily growing and evolving Atlanta’s thriving craft beer community.

Don’t miss out on customized beer dinners, exclusive casks and tap lists, specialty beer flights, meet-the-brewer events, pub-crawls, industry discussion panels, and more.

Click here for the full list of beer related events in Decatur!

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Civil Wars Concerts Canceled

October 9, 2011 by Catherine

The two Eddie & Agnes Civil War concerts that were scheduled for this evening and Monday have been canceled. In an email, Daren Wang writes that due to a case of laryngitis, the concert has been canceled and they’re looking into replacement dates in December. If you’ve purchased a ticket, you can call Ticket Alternative at 1-877-725-8849 for more information.

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Have a Happy Weekend in Decatur!

October 7, 2011 by Catherine

A couple of fun things to add to your to do list this weekend:

 

Read the October Focus in ePub form here.

Buy some art at OAMF.

Wish Boogaloos Boutique a happy birthday at its 10 year anniversary party tonight.

Take a stroll
through the Decatur Cemetery.

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Don't forget about the Oakhurst Arts Run!

October 6, 2011 by Katie

The Oakhurst Arts Run is Saturday morning starting in Harmony Park and they are still accepting registrations as well as looking for a few friendly people to volunteer.
If you are interested, please contact Charles Cope at One Step at a Time (404-377-1030)

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