From : http://www.ajc.com
Q: The shopping center on the corner of North Druid Hills and LaVista roads in Atlanta recently put up a huge, new sign that says “Toco Hill.” Where does the name Toco Hill come from?
Friday, October 6, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Start Your Engines- Madison Ave Soapbox Derby is Sat. Oct 7 , 2017
SEE 2017 Race Day Schedule Below
Be sure to visit : https://www.facebook.com/Madison-Ave-Derby-203907216326593/
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From Raul Trujillo
Thanks for the info.
What you need to know…
10:30 Registration OPENS: Teams arrive, sign in, wait for car inspection & park
Enter Madison Ave thru Johnston Place beginning at 10:30. Look for the registration tent. An adult must check in for their child regardless of team grouping. Waivers must be signed before you proceed. DON’T FORGET YOUR HELMETS! NO HELMET, NO RIDE!
-Please note, at this time, we cannot make any changes to the team, team names or drivers. If you have not paid your registration fee you have been withdrawn from the race and we hope you can join us to watch the event.
11:00 Food area is open: Grab a bite to eat and prepare for racing!
Food options will remain open until 5:00 pm.
U Joint & Steinbeck’s tent
Grilled Cheese, Burgers (including Steinbeck’s Tower of Power), Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork,
Wraps, Jettie, Tots, Chips & Fruits
Matador tent
Pork Tacos & Grilled Street Corn
Bake Sale Tent – also selling race t-shirts
Beer Tent powered by The Faction
Steel City Pops: Great local popsicles
12:00 pm – Judging begins (cars all at the top of the street)
12:45 pm – Race introduction
1:00 pm – Race – ages 6 & under
1:45 pm – Race – ages 7 to 11
2:30 pm – Race – ages 12 to 17
3:30 pm – Race – ages 18 and up
4:00 pm – Race over – Old Matt Donald’s Farm takes the stage
4:30 pm – Awards Ceremony and Check Presentation
5:00 pm – Band back on stage for a second set
5:30 pm – that’s a wrap!
– This is a rough schedule. We cannot predict how the race will flow with over 80 drivers!
Please keep in mind that this is a grassroots event and we will do the best we can to stay on schedule.
Fun, fun, fun… The vision of this event is picnic/parade style where families, friends and neighbors will be walking to the event with their chairs & blankets while snacking with their families and watching the Derby. For those of you who live on Madison Ave we hope you invite your friends, set up a tailgate style picnic and enjoy the day! All others are welcome to set up their picnic goods on the sidewalks up & down the street.
We will have a “donation station” with baked goods for (cash or check) donation, t-shirts for sale ($20 for Youth & Adult) We encourage you to spread the word to bring cash & checks ONLY.
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Music for Racing this should get you in the mood. From the Paul Newman movie "WINNING" (1969) soundtrack music by Dave Grusin
Be sure to visit : https://www.facebook.com/Madison-Ave-Derby-203907216326593/
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From Raul Trujillo
Thanks for the info.
2017 Race Day Schedule
RACERS… ARRRRE YOU READY?!What you need to know…
10:30 Registration OPENS: Teams arrive, sign in, wait for car inspection & park
Enter Madison Ave thru Johnston Place beginning at 10:30. Look for the registration tent. An adult must check in for their child regardless of team grouping. Waivers must be signed before you proceed. DON’T FORGET YOUR HELMETS! NO HELMET, NO RIDE!
-Please note, at this time, we cannot make any changes to the team, team names or drivers. If you have not paid your registration fee you have been withdrawn from the race and we hope you can join us to watch the event.
11:00 Food area is open: Grab a bite to eat and prepare for racing!
Food options will remain open until 5:00 pm.
U Joint & Steinbeck’s tent
Grilled Cheese, Burgers (including Steinbeck’s Tower of Power), Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork,
Wraps, Jettie, Tots, Chips & Fruits
Matador tent
Pork Tacos & Grilled Street Corn
Bake Sale Tent – also selling race t-shirts
Beer Tent powered by The Faction
Steel City Pops: Great local popsicles
12:00 pm – Judging begins (cars all at the top of the street)
12:45 pm – Race introduction
1:00 pm – Race – ages 6 & under
1:45 pm – Race – ages 7 to 11
2:30 pm – Race – ages 12 to 17
3:30 pm – Race – ages 18 and up
4:00 pm – Race over – Old Matt Donald’s Farm takes the stage
4:30 pm – Awards Ceremony and Check Presentation
5:00 pm – Band back on stage for a second set
5:30 pm – that’s a wrap!
– This is a rough schedule. We cannot predict how the race will flow with over 80 drivers!
Please keep in mind that this is a grassroots event and we will do the best we can to stay on schedule.
Fun, fun, fun… The vision of this event is picnic/parade style where families, friends and neighbors will be walking to the event with their chairs & blankets while snacking with their families and watching the Derby. For those of you who live on Madison Ave we hope you invite your friends, set up a tailgate style picnic and enjoy the day! All others are welcome to set up their picnic goods on the sidewalks up & down the street.
We will have a “donation station” with baked goods for (cash or check) donation, t-shirts for sale ($20 for Youth & Adult) We encourage you to spread the word to bring cash & checks ONLY.
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Music for Racing this should get you in the mood. From the Paul Newman movie "WINNING" (1969) soundtrack music by Dave Grusin
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Taco Cantina Coming to the Old Fourth Ward
From http://www.tonetoatl.com
A new location of Taco Cantina is coming soon to the Old Fourth Ward. The Mexican eatery from "acclaimed chef" Adolfo Gonzales will open in place of Baked Comfort Foods, which closed this past January at the Tribute Lofts near the intersection of John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Boulevard.
read full story at http://www.tonetoatl.com/2017/09/Adolfo-Gonzales-Bringing-Taco-Cantina-To-Old-Fourth-Ward.html#more
A new location of Taco Cantina is coming soon to the Old Fourth Ward. The Mexican eatery from "acclaimed chef" Adolfo Gonzales will open in place of Baked Comfort Foods, which closed this past January at the Tribute Lofts near the intersection of John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Boulevard.
read full story at http://www.tonetoatl.com/2017/09/Adolfo-Gonzales-Bringing-Taco-Cantina-To-Old-Fourth-Ward.html#more
Friday, September 22, 2017
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Decatur Craft Beer Festival Tickets Still Available
Tickets on sale now!
Sunday, September 17, 2017
A New re-creation of TOCO HILL Sign is Standing Tall at Shopping Center
From : http://www.ajc.com
Q: The shopping center on the corner of North Druid Hills and LaVista roads in Atlanta recently put up a huge, new sign that says “Toco Hill.” Where does the name Toco Hill come from?
—Joni Pelta, Atlanta
A: “Toco” is believed to be a phrase that the original
developer, Clyde Shepherd, learned from a Brazilian Indian when he built
airbases in that country during World War II, according to past AJC
stories and the current owners of the shopping center, Edens. It is
reported to mean to “have better luck than you think you’ll have.”
Shepherd reportedly then paired the word with a hill that once was on
the DeKalb County property.
The original Toco Hill sign was put up along the road in the
middle of the 20th century, and it was torn down in the late 1980s or
early 90s, according to Edens, which is redeveloping Toco Hill shopping
center. Local Pizzaiolo, Hudson Grille, the vintage furniture and home
décor shop Westside Market and Spiller Park Coffee are among new and
planned eateries and shops.
The re-creation of the sign is based on the original — before
it was painted. The new sign is in the center’s new plaza area,
according to Edens, and integrated into the gathering space, which will
also have a fountain.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Steel City Pops Update
From : http://www.tonetoatl.com/
Steel City Pops opened their Austin, Texas location this past Wednesday and plans to open their new Atlanta area brick & mortar location, in downtown Decatur, by the end of the month. The new shop is in addition to the Birmingham-based company's pop cart locations at Atlantic Station and at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Sources say that the company has plans for as many as two additional Atlanta area locations in the coming years.
Location 312 Church St.
Steel City Pops opened their Austin, Texas location this past Wednesday and plans to open their new Atlanta area brick & mortar location, in downtown Decatur, by the end of the month. The new shop is in addition to the Birmingham-based company's pop cart locations at Atlantic Station and at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Sources say that the company has plans for as many as two additional Atlanta area locations in the coming years.
Location 312 Church St.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
City Offices Closed Monday, September 11
This is from the decatur minute
Due to the threat of severe weather for our area, all city offices are closed tomorrow, Monday September 11. Public safety, public works and emergency staff should report as normal.
Other cancellations:
-Monday garbage and recycling services. A notice for Tuesday’s services will be posted by Monday afternoon.
-Monday court sessions are all cancelled. Individuals will receive a notice of rescheduled dates and times.
-After School Programs
-Active Living activities
-Oakhurst Pool ribbon cutting.
Emergency updates and closures will be posted here, the city’s website, and all official City of Decatur social media platforms.
Due to the threat of severe weather for our area, all city offices are closed tomorrow, Monday September 11. Public safety, public works and emergency staff should report as normal.
Other cancellations:
-Monday garbage and recycling services. A notice for Tuesday’s services will be posted by Monday afternoon.
-Monday court sessions are all cancelled. Individuals will receive a notice of rescheduled dates and times.
-After School Programs
-Active Living activities
-Oakhurst Pool ribbon cutting.
Emergency updates and closures will be posted here, the city’s website, and all official City of Decatur social media platforms.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Timberland Plans a Lenox Square Store
From: http://www.tonetoatl.com/
Timberland
plans to open a new store at Lenox Square in Buckhead next month.
Known for their durable boots and outdoor apparel, Timberland will open
on the mall's second level, between LOFT and Gap Kids, in the
approximately 3,000 square foot former Crocs space.
https://www.timberland.com
https://www.timberland.com
Friday, September 1, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
The AJC Decatur Book Festival September 1–3, 2017
The AJC Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country and one of the five largest overall. Since its launch, more than 1,000 world-class authors and hundreds of thousands of festival-goers have crowded the historic downtown Decatur square to enjoy book signings, author readings, panel discussions, an interactive children's area, live music, parades, cooking demonstrations, poetry slams, writing workshops, and more.
The DBF is a community based non-profit that counts on your donations to operate each year. We are a 501(c)3 and your donation is tax deductible.
visit https://www.decaturbookfestival.com
Friday, August 25, 2017
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Henry Winkler ( The Fonz) at the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center Sept 1
Decatur High School Performing Arts Center
Friday, Sept 1 . 5:00-6:00
From: https://www.decaturbookfestival.com
This year's DBF Kidnote features Henry
Winkler, affectionately known at The Fonz. Together with his writing
partner, Lin Oliver, he writes the “Hank Zipzer” and
“Here’s Hank” book series for young readers. The New York Times
best-selling “Hank Zipzer” series chronicles
the “high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning
differences", and in
2014, the writers introduced “Here’s Hank,” a series targeting even
younger children
with reading difficulties. As a youngster, Henry suffered from
undiagnosed dyslexia and has become an inspiring champion of children
facing similar obstacles.
Friday, Sept 1 . 5:00-6:00
From: https://www.decaturbookfestival.com
This year's DBF Kidnote features Henry
Winkler, affectionately known at The Fonz. Together with his writing
partner, Lin Oliver, he writes the “Hank Zipzer” and
“Here’s Hank” book series for young readers. The New York Times
best-selling “Hank Zipzer” series chronicles
the “high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning
differences", and in
2014, the writers introduced “Here’s Hank,” a series targeting even
younger children
with reading difficulties. As a youngster, Henry suffered from
undiagnosed dyslexia and has become an inspiring champion of children
facing similar obstacles. Monday, August 21, 2017
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