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Decatur Wins!!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

I just received a call from the ING Georgia Marathon folks who were happy to inform us that Decatur WON the Neighborhood Challenge!! Yea!! Thanks to the citizens, the Seed & Feed Band, the city employees and everyone else that helped us make this event a success. I am still amazed that so many people stood in the “cold mist” and cheered the runners on for hours. We were still there when the last runners trotted by. 

Our prize is $3000 which will be put towards a fitness initiative. The city will use the money to “jump start” a new walking program, Walk There Decatur!

Thanks again to everyone who helped Decatur win and show the runners what a great city we live in!

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Weekend Events

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

There is so much going on in Decatur this weekend that you will have to try hard to get bored!

The Annual DBA Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Decatur Business Association Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday on the Old Courthouse Square. The bunny arrives at 10:30 am and the hunt begins at 11 am sharp, so bring your basket and join in. The hunt will be over in about 2 minutes- we have never seen children move so fast as when motivated by candy eggs!

The City of Decatur Fire Department is offering the first of three Child Car Seat Events this Saturday at the Callaway Lot from 10 am until 1 pm. Stop by before or after the Easter Egg Hunt and the technicians will make sure that your child seat is safely installed.

Saturday is also Electronics Recycling Day in Decatur. Bring your electronics to the upper parking lot of Decatur High School from 9 am until 1 pm. For more information click here.

For those of you who like to work in the garden, join Barrett Tibbetts at Renfroe Middle School beginning on Saturday at 10 am to help install the new garden behind the school. Let Barrett know you are coming: barrett.tibbetts@decaturga.com.

Remember to turn off your lights and non-essential electronics on Saturday from 8:30 until 9:30 pm to paticipate in Earth Hour.

Decatur Active Living’s Summer Camp Registration begins on Saturday from 9 am until noon at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street. For information on how to register online, click here.

On Sunday, you have another chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Greene’s Fine Foods on Trinity Place invites the communtiy to visit with the Easter Bunny  from 2 until 5 pm. Bring your camera.

Hope to see you in Decatur this weekend!

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Earth Hour Saturday 8:30 pm

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur is participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 until 9:30 pm. Cities and states across the country are joining together to raise awareness and demonstrate our nation’s commitment to fighting climate change by joining Earth Hour. The City of Decatur will turn off the lights in City Hall as well as on the MARTA Plaza to show support for this global initiative.

Go to www.myearthhour.org to sign up to participate in Earth Hour as well as ideas for fun family activities to do at home.

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Georgia Rides to the Capitol

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Here are some photos from yesterday’s GA Rides to the Capitol Event. We had a large contingent leaving from Decatur and the sun came out in time for the ride!

Commissioner Boykin Addresses the Riders

Glenwood Students Join the Ride

Clever Signage!

The "Dignitaries": Mayors and Commissioners

Mayor Floyd Heads Downtown

Patrick Grier Shows Support for Greg White of Active Living

 

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A Beautiful Spring Weekend

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The weather has a feeling of Spring so get outside and enjoy yourself in Decatur this weekend.

Saturday morning, Decatur Active Living presents “Touch-a-Truck” Day from 10 am until 1 pm in the Callaway Building Parking lot located on the corner of Trinity and Commerce Drive. More details in previous post.

The ING Marathon will be coming through Decatur on Sunday so come out and join our official Cheering Section. New location this year: we will line the streets of in front of the Old Courthouse to cheer on the runners as they come down Ponce de Leon and turn onto Clairemont. I will be on the square at 7 am and have lots of pom-poms, cow bells and other cheering “necessities”. The Marching Abominables will be joining us this year, so come out and join the fun as we compete to win the “Neighborhood Challenge”.

 

Decatur High School presents Hamlet, which runs Friday and Saturday night at the new DHS Performing Arts Center. The show begins at 7:30 pm and tickets are available at the door for $8. I saw the show last night and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Walk or bike around downtown Decatur or Oakhurst. Grab a coffee or lunch to go and enjoy it on the Square or in Harmony Park; or dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Bet those patios will be open and hopping this weekend.

Stop in at one of your favorite boutiques and buy something to put a “spring” in your step or wardrobe.

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Touch A Truck on Saturday

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

 Join Decatur Active Living on Saturday, March 20th for the annual “Touch-a-Truck” event from 10 am until 1 pm in the Callaway Building Parking Lot located at 120 West Trinity Place. This free community event gives children of all ages a chance to touch, explore and see their favorite truck or equipment on wheels. The City of Decatur fire truck, dump trucks, tractors, police cars, motorcycles, bicycles and many other vehicles will be on display, as well as vehicles from DeKalb County.

For more information, please contact Greg White at 678-553-6543.

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ING Georgia Marathon Neighborhood Challenge

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The ING Georgia Marathon will be coming through the City of Decatur this Sunday, March 21 and as in past years we will be competing in the Neighborhood Challenge. Six neighborhood organizations along the course will cheer for the participants at Neighborhood Cheering Zones and compete for award grants for neighborhood fitness initiatives.  The City will use the prize to begin a new walking program, Walk There, Decatur! 

Join us  on Ponce de Leon Avenue along the sidewalks north of the Old Courthouse Square. We will have some “cheering” supplies, but feel free to bring along noise makers to spur the runners on! We will begin gathering at 7 am; the runners will be in Decatur by 7:30 am. And of course, wear orange!

Grab some coffee and let’s show the runners that Decatur rocks!

For information on the race course and street closing times, click here.

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Celebrate St. Pat's Day in Decatur

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on March 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Decatur may not have a river to dye green, but there will be plenty of Irish-style Celebrating on Wednesday nevertheless.

Steinbecks in Oakhurst is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with live Irish music and plenty of Guinness in proper points. Marc writes in that they have already started to corn their own cornbeef! They will be opening on Wednesday at 11:30 am for those who want to start their celebrating with a fine Irish lunch.

Over at The Marlay House, celebration of the patron Saint begins at 4 pm with live Irish Music, dancers, pipers and outdoor celebrations.

Mac Magee’s Pub on the Square will be celebrating St. Pat’s Day beginning at noon. It loooks like they will have music all day long as well as great Irish brews for thirst quenching.

Eddie’s Attic will be celebrating St. Pat’s Day with the music of the Buddy O’Reilly Band. The Early Family show begins at 6:30pm and the Late Show begins at 9:30 pm. Click here for tickets and more information.

If you know of any other specials for the holiday, let us know and we will include in the post.

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What's Going On?

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , on March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Begin  Saturday morning with a bit of exercise…..put on your running shoes and join hundreds of runners in this year’s Tour deCatur Road Race, beginning at 8:45 am. The race will start in front of the new Decatur High School Auditorium. For more information on the route and how to sign up, click here.

On Saturday afternoon kick back and listen to the musical talents of  Roman Candle, who will be at Decatur CD beginning at 1 pm.  In honor of the occasion, the store is having a special one-day-only sale. Everything in the store will be 10% off all day Saturday.

Plus, Young Eliot has just declared that any customer who can name more world capitals than he can in 10 minutes gets the single CD of his or her choice, purchased by Eliot himself. A world capitals challenge, people! It doesn’t get more fierce than that. Take him up on it!

On Saturday evening from 5 untill 10 pm, stop by the Decatur Gallery for an opening reception featuring local artist Jen Singh. The Gallery will provide light hors d’oeuvres and beverages during the reception.  Plus, if the weather is pleasant, they’ll open the outdoor artist market in front of the Gallery.  The event is free and sounds like a nice way to end the evening.

The Marlay House, formerly known as The Grange, will start their St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday beginning at 5:30pm. Live Irish Music outside, weather permitting, as well as pipers and Guinness. Their website says it is a warm-up for next Wednesday’s celebration.

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Time To Spring Forward….

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on March 12, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Photo from The Kenyon Review

Set your clocks ahead one hour before going to sleep on Saturday night and be ready for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 14. You may also want to schedule a nap for Sunday afternoon!

It is also  time to change the batteries in your smoke detector. A simple change that could save your life.

Visit About.com or Daylight Savings Time for some fun facts and history of the program.

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