Get out and see a Movie: AMC North Dekalb Mall & The Plaza Theatre
Monday, September 13, 2010
Rare Photo of West Court Sq. circa 1950's
Decatur-Army-Navy-Marine & Air Force surplus store
and Ray's Tailor Cleaners - Mens Wear. I think this photo of Ray's
was after they moved from (137 Atlanta Ave circa 1956) and then later to Toco Hills Shopping Center.
Just to the right of Ray's was Decatur's Ford Dealership.
Below is West Court Square circa 1940's
If you have any photos of downtown decatur new or old, send them in and I will try to post it.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Mathis Dairy Exhibit @ Old Court House
--These glass milk bottles were from the 50's & 60's
I remember these smaller bottles of milk at Winnona Park School.
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What are your memories of visiting Mathis Dairy.
Check out this great site :http://www.paulsullins.com/mathis/dairy.html
R.L. Mathis Dairy
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
You're Invited! Free Seminars + Design Consultations
Thinking about remodeling your kitchen, sprucing up a bathroom, or adding more space? Attend these seminars. Free design consultations follow!
"Remodeling in Today's Economy"
+ Design Consultations
DATE: Thursday, September 9th
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: Renewal Design-Build, 124 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur
LEARN MORE
"Kitchen & Bath Design Trends"
+ Design Consultations
DATE: Tuesday, September 14th
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION:Renewal Design-Build, 124 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur
LEARN MORE
Seats are limited! Call 404.378.6962, or email info@RenewalDesignBuild.com to reserve your space today.
RenewalDesignBuild.com
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Event preview: The AJC Decatur Book Festival Five event highlights you can't miss
By Rosalind Bentley
So you’re looking at the list of authors scheduled to appear at the AJC Decatur Book Festival and you’re overwhelmed with all of the choices. Do you go see this author that you really wanted to see at 1:30 p.m., or do you skip him and go see this other author that you really, really wanted to see — but who is also speaking at 1:30 p.m.? Hmmmm. What’s a book lover to do?
Here are a few suggestions for you; some obvious, others not so. Just some possibilities to consider, unless you’ve figured out how to be in two places at the same time. All locations are in Decatur.
Read the suggestions at AJC here.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Bookzilla Takes Over The Square for The 2010 Decatur Book Festival
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Back in the Day Hat's were the Way
Salsa Nights @ MEZCALITO'S CANTINA
Tonight: Saturday, August 28, 2010 time:10:30 PM to 2:00 AM
Join us at Mezcalito's Cantina for a fun night of salsa dancing!!! Enjoy our unique dancing ambiance or just relax on the patio. We also have a full bar with a variety of drinks.
- Free beginners salsa class from 9:30-10:30pm
- Free admission from 10:30pm
**$5 Freshly Made Margarita Special**
when :Saturday, August 28, 2010 time:10:30 PM to 2:00 AM:Mezcalito's Cantina located at 653 East Lake Drive Decatur, GA 30030
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Design-a-Library-Card Contest Winners
Congrats to the winners.
Winners from left to right are: Deborah Hunter, winner in adult category; Deondria Boyer, winner in children's category and Mollie Simon, winner in teen category. 12-year-old Deondria Boyer, a 7th grader at Tucker Middle School, is the winner in the youth age group. Her design emphasizes how reading can broaden your knowledge of the world. “I got to thinking about what happens when I read,” explained Deondria. “It truly can take you anywhere.”
“It’s exciting to know other people will see and use my design,” said Mollie Simon, 14. She is the teen winner with a geometric design and a message to “Read On.” Mollie is a 9th grader at Chamblee High School.
The winner in the adult category is Deborah Hunter. Her design makes books the foundation on which a strong community is built. “I’m happy and grateful to be a part of something that allows people to express themselves about reading,” she said.
read more here.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Howe Construction, Inc. Bowling For Dollars @ Suburban Plaza Lanes
DECATUR, GEORGIA (August 25, 2010) – Howe Construction, Inc. is sponsoring and participating in the upcoming 8th Annual Bowl-A-Thon to support Children’s Miracle Network sponsored by the Greater Atlanta Chapter of Credit Unions. The Bowl-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, August 28nd at Suburban Lanes in Decatur, Georgia.
This event will benefit the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as a part of the Credit Unions for Kids program. Credit Unions for Kids is a collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues, and business partners who engage in fundraising activities to benefit 170 Children's Miracle Network affiliated children's hospitals serving 17+ million kids. Stan Howe, President of Howe Construction Inc. said, “In all times, especially uncertain economic times, it is important to remember what really matters. For us, giving back to the community and participating in events like these matters.”
About Howe Construction, Inc.
Howe Construction, Inc., established in 1999, specializes in offering complete construction services, such as site selection, architecture, engineering, project management, renovation, interior design and space planning to financial institutions throughout the Southeast. Howe Construction’s approach is honest and straight-forward with an emphasis on listening to the needs of their clients in an effort to ensure that their goals are met.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stan Howe
President
Howe Construction, Inc
770.643.0650
stan@howeconstruction.com
www.howeconstruction.com
Mingei August Sale
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Mingei World Arts
427 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030-3334
(404) 371-0101
http://mingeiworldarts.wordpress.com/
Open Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Wedding Proposal at Decatur store of The Cook's Warehouse
This sent in by Jim Brams of Cooks Warehouse
Cue two behind-the-scenes cupids: Wendy Allen, cooking school director, and Jim Fitzgerald, assistant manager of the Decatur store, who were “in” on the surprise.
Bhedwar issued a secret evite to the couples’ friends, about 40 of whom slipped in a back door as Mehta finished teaching her class that night. On bended knee, Cyrus proposed – and Naina accepted!
It might sound corny but there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. They broke out the champagne and everyone celebrated and then the party moved to a nearby bar-restaurant, The Chocolate Bar, for more drinks and celebration.
The Cook’s Warehouse ( www.cookswarehouse.com ) is greater Atlanta’s premier gourmet cookware store and cooking school with three locations in Midtown, Decatur and Brookhaven. It offers more than 15,000 products for the kitchen and operates the largest avocational cooking school in the Southeast, conducting more than 600 classes yearly, often taught by local chefs, and has a large web-based delivery-by-post site.
Owned and operated by founder Mary S. Moore, The Cook’s Warehouse also retails high-end appliances; conducts private cooking classes for unique celebrations and corporate events, and is a pro bono partner with virtually every major cooking event and gourmet association in Atlanta.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Renewal Design & Build is hosting two free seminars and design consultations
Renewal is hosting two free seminars and design consultations for those homeowners thinking of renovating.
Enjoy refreshments while you look at design and finish samples in our on site showroom.
Seating is limited, so reserve your space today! The award-winning Renewal design team will also be available after each seminar for free consultations. Thursday, Sept. 9, 7 pm:Remodeling in Today's Economy Read description. Free design consultations follow! Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7 pm: Kitchen and Bath Design Trends Read description. Free design consultations follow! |
Download the flyer here. To reserve your space, call 404.378.6962, or email info@RenewalDesignBuild.com. 404.378.6962 | 124 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur |
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Gardenhouse Dance to Host a Free Decatur dance event in September
This was sent in by
Erin Weller
Decatur resident and arts enthusiast
When: Sept 18 &19 at 4-5pm.
Where: East Decatur Station 2752 East Ponce de Leon, Suite A.
Event Tip- Free Decatur dance event in September | |
Hi! As a reader of your blog, I wanted to let you know about a unique, tenacious little dance company I volunteer for that works in Decatur, Gardenhouse Dance. We're holding a free showing in Decatur on Sept 18 &19 at 4-5pm. Not your typical contemporary dance company, Gardenhouse has been around for many years, and has performed in warehouses, Atlanta's Museum of Contemporary Art, and outdoor sites around the metro area. East Decatur Station is providing performance space for our upcoming showing at their 2752 East Ponce de Leon, Suite A, Decatur location. The event is appropriate for all ages and free to the entire community. Ideas to be shared in the dance showing include a video "Yours," an excerpt from an upcoming work entitled "Ah, well.." investigating night-time monkey brain, and an excerpt from future work "Elongation" involving a solo performer and a horse. You can visit www.gardenhousedance.org for more info. For a formal press release and photos, you can contact me (Erin) at bludramakick@yahoo.com, or director Nicole Livieratos at nicoleandalan@bellsouth.net. Thanks so much, Erin Weller Decatur resident and arts enthusiast