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Benefit at Parker's on Monday

June 10, 2011 by Catherine

 

Parker’s on Ponce is hosting A Benefit for Renee’s Head on Monday, June 13, 6-11 p.m. for its bartender Renee Andrus. Andrus recently had to have a brain tumor removed and does not have health insurance. The restaurant is hosting the benefit to help Renee and her family pay for her medical bills.

Parker’s won’t be serving from its regular menu on Monday night, but there will be delicious food, door prizes, a silent auction, a special guest host and live music featuring SidAerial, The Evan Hodges and Trey Wright Jazz Duo and more.

Donations at the door at $10 (or whatever you can afford).

All of the proceeds from the silent auction and the door raffle will go to help pay Renee’s hospital expenses.

If you’d like to make a donation visit www.therlafoundation.org/donate for instructions.

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It's almost time for the Decatur Beach Party!

June 9, 2011 by Katie

The 26th annual Decatur Beach Party is just around the corner (a week from tomorrow to be exact)! Join us on the Square for tons of sand, food, drinks, and live music from 5pm until midnight!

Carnival games, kids attractions, an interactive video game trailer and more promise hours of fun for the entire family…plus the return of the ever-popular band, Terry Lee & the GT’s!

Tickets are $7 in advance (here) and $10 at the gate. Kids under 12 are free, limit 2 kids per paying adult

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TOMS Sunglasses at Squash Blossom

June 7, 2011 by Catherine

Just wanted to do a quick blog post so we don’t you hanging from  this post  yesterday. Guess what TOMS is now selling? *Hint: the answer is in the title of this post.*

That’s right! Glasses! Squash Blossom unveiled the new product at 1:36 p.m. today along with 99 other shops around the country. Nordstrom and Squash Blossom were the only two locations in Georgia that received a TOMS package.

Unlike TOMS shoe program where you buy one pair and a second pair is given to a child in need, the glasses program is a little different. When you buy a pair of glasses, eye care is given to someone in need. That might mean an eye exam or a new pair of glasses or cataract surgery. The TOMS website is currently down – probably because everyone is clamoring to see the new product – but there’s a great video on the site that you can watch once it comes back up that helps explain it all.

The glasses are around $135 – a definite investment, but for a great cause. Stop by Squash Blossom to purchase a pair of TOMS glasses and/or a pair of TOMS shoes that are still available. The shop has a variety of TOMS styles that we all (of us here at the office) got our hands on.

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Tell Us What You Think About the Budget

June 7, 2011 by Meredith

The City’s Revised 2010-2011 and Proposed 2011-2012 Budgets have been presented to the City Commission and are available to the public for review. The City Commission is scheduled to vote on the budgets on June 20, 2011. Do you support the adoption of the budget? Go to http://www.peakdemocracy.com/717  to read what others are saying and post your own statement.

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Decatur's Pogo Pictures Honored at AICP and Cannes

June 7, 2011 by Catherine

Verizon Wireless – First Date from Pogo Pictures on Vimeo.

Pogo Pictures is a film production firm located next Parker’s on Ponce. You might remember seeing the owner/director of photography, Steve Colby,  in our Creative Business video. Well, Pogo Pictures director Ben Callner created this “First Date” spot for Verizon that has been shortlisted for the 2011 AICP (that’s the Association of Independent Commercial Producers for us non-industry types)  Show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. And “First Date” has been shortlisted for the Young Director Award 2011 at the Cannes Film Festival. Pretty swanky! Congratulations to Ben and the rest of the Pogo Pictures crew!

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Saturday Farmers Market Celebrates First-Year Anniversary

June 6, 2011 by Catherine

Saturday, June 11 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
N. McDonough St. and E. Trinity Pl.

The Decatur Farmers Market is beginning its second year of offering a Saturday morning gathering place for purchasing fresh, locally grown, organic and sustainable food products. On Saturday, June 11, the market will celebrate with live music by the Decatur Ukulele Society, face painting, and other activities.

Come and enjoy the two new picnic tables under the shady magnolia. For those who travel on two wheels, a bike rack has been recently installed for your convenience. Four wheelers have plenty of free parking in the Calloway Building lot at the corner of Trinity Place and Commerce Drive.

The market provides an opportunity to buy from and speak directly with the local farmers and food producers who offer goods produced by sustainable methods. Maria and Joel from Café Campesino Atlanta will have their organic coffee, iced tea, scones and muffins. Cool off with  frozen delights from the King of Pops and the Pop Shop. Be prepared to go home with fresh, nutritious locally grown produce. Sample the market delights prepared by Leon’s sous chef Robert Lupo. The market will have recyclable bags to purchase if you forget your own, new T-shirts and insulated reusable tumblers.

The Decatur Farmers Market is open year-round on Saturdays and on Wednesday afternoons. The Saturday Market is on the East side of the square at N. McDonough and E. Trinity Place, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Wednesday market is on Commerce between Clairemont Avenue and Church Street, 4-7 p.m.

Buying locally grown, organically produced food enriches cultural standards, protects ecological integrity, supports regional economies and decreases dependence on nonrenewable resources. The community is a big part of the market’s success and they invite Decatur to come and celebrate with them!

Email info@decaturfarmersmarket.com or visit www.decaturfarmersmarket.com  for more information.

 

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Free Home Energy Efficiency Workshop

June 6, 2011 by Lena

The City of Decatur will be hosting a free Home Energy Efficiency Workshop on Thursday, June 23rd, from 7pm-8pm.  Join us to learn about steps you can take to save money by reducing your utility bills. Decatur resident and Southface expert Frank Burdette, will help attendees understand how most homes leak energy and explain what projects can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool. Call it weatherization, energy efficiency, or greening your home… we’ll call it just plain smart.

WHEN: Thursday, June 23rd, 7pm-8pm

WHERE: The Solarium, 321 West Hill Street, Decatur, GA 30030      Directions

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Refreshments will be provided!

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Attendees will also learn about a limited time opportunity to get up to $3,200 in rebates from City of Decatur and Georgia Power. Funding from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act has allowed the City of Decatur to offer residents who undertake energy saving retrofits on their homes an additional $1,000 on top of existing rebates from Georgia Power.  It’s a great deal and many of your neighbors have already participated since the program’s launch in April. Learn more by visiting our website.

Several DecaturWISE approved contractors will be at the event to answer detailed questions and get you started if you are intersted. 

 

     

 

We would love to see you there.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Lena Stevens
Resource Conservation Coordinator
City of Decatur
lena.stevens@decaturga.com
678-553-6577

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Squash Blossom Hosting TOMS Event Tomorrow

June 6, 2011 by Catherine

Most of you know about TOMS shoes. For every pair of TOMS that is purchased, a pair of new shoes is given to a child in need. After 5 years of successful shoe donations, TOMS is taking its next step tomorrow on Tuesday, June 7. What is the next step? All will be revealed tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. EST at 100 shops across the country include Decatur’s very own Squash Blossom Boutique:

The only clue that’s been given is this statement on the TOMS website: “TOMS: Not just shoes anymore.” Stop by Squash Blossom tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. and discover the next chapter of TOMS shoes.

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McKoy Pool Closed Today

June 3, 2011 by cburnette

Plumbing problems again today – McKoy Pool is closed, with hopes of opening later today. There is a pipe that needs to be repaired and we are working on it to get repairs done as quickly as possible.  Please enjoy Glenlake Pool and Ebster Pool to stay cool.

Stay tuned for updates and we apologize for any inconvenience.

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Calling all artists!

June 2, 2011 by Katie

 

Have you ever hoped to have your artwork seen by thousands of people? The Decatur Craft Beer Festival is accepting entries for the 2011 festival logo. The selected logo will be used on marketing materials, the souvenir t-shirt, the tasting glass and the festival poster!

Click here for more details! But don’t forget, the deadline is Wednesday, June 15th at 5:00pm!!!

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