Sometimes people get ideas and realize they take more work than they anticipated. Other times these idea people make them happen. That’s the result in the case of the the new Decatur Christmas Tree! Krista Gilliam, who works at The Little Shop of Stories, envisioned a tree lighting in downtown Decatur and brought that vision to reality. Krista asked their landlord for permission to place a tree on top of the “Shop”, collected money and support from the businesses, ordered the tree, hired the company to install it, got lights ………you get the picture. Now Decatur will have a “Tree Lighting”!
The “Tree Lighting” will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 7 until 8 pm. The Glennwood Choral Group will be entertaining with carols, and “sweet treats” will be provided. The tree will be lit at approximately 7:15 pm. Join the community on East Court Square as we gather for the lighting. Then stay in downtown Decatur for some holiday shopping and dining. Remember- it is one of the last three Terrific Thursdays, so a great opportunity to get in some holiday shopping while supporting our local businesses.
The 27th Annual Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes tickets are now on sale. I know everyone is going to rush out to get theirs just like they did the Beer Festival tickets!
Want some new information on making your home more green? Join Peter Michelson of Renewal Design-Build and Joe Thomas of Renewal System Solutions this Saturday at 10 am at the Decatur Library to find out how to make your home more healthy. You will also learn how to improve the indoor air quaility of your home and protect your family from indoor pollutants.
On Friday night, plan on attending the Decatur High School Homecoming Parade, unless the rain moves in. We will keep you updated. If not raining, the Parade begins at 5:30 pm. Meredith fills us in with the details in the previous blog.
For the readers that are shoppers (and even those who are not) visit the shops in Downtown Decatur as they celebrate Fourth Friday. Discounts, refreshments, and more. Great time to begin your holiday shopping, support our local businesses, and have fun all at the same time!
Glennwood Academy’s Great Pumpkin Extravaganza will be held all weekend long! Many types of pumpkins will be available for purchse. Check the dates and times below.
Decatur Active Living invites the community to participate in a Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center located at 231 Sycamore Street. Clean and carve your pumpkin for Halloween! Dress for the event and join the fun. For more information contact Lee Williams, 
On Sunday, from 2 until 4 pm, join the community at Woodlands Garden for “Music in the Garden” featuring acoustic musicians Don Fay and George Eckard of “The Unusual Suspects”. For more information, click 
