Church Street Fall Fest Returns!

Church Street Fall Fest Returns!
October 26, from 12-3pm

Mingei World Arts, Java monkey, Taste and Hoopla
are joinig forces for fun with sugar skull cookie decorating, a Day of the Dead altar,
magic, fortunetelling, a Bundt Cake Bake-Off,
discounts and prizes!
And a sneak preview of Dialog
(social activism you can wear!)
shirts and jewelry which benefit CARE..
Don't miss out!
Come to Church (Street) on Sunday!

Mingei's Fifth Anniversary
in Decatur!
Saturday, November 1, 10am- 7pm

Yes, we've been here five years!
Please join us for 5% off on everything all day,
other sneaky sales around the store,
treats and surprises!
Yoga mini-lesson and consultations, 2-4pm.
Goodies at 5:00pm!

Terrific Thursdays Return to Decatur

In November & December
Terrific Thursdays Return to Decatur



Remember to make Decatur your shopping and dining “mallternative” this holiday shopping season, especially on Terrific Thursdays in Novemberand December. You’ll find cool deals at Decatur's hottest shops, galleries and restaurants, from the west end of Ponce to the east, along Church Street and College Avenue, downtown and in Oakhurst village. Participating businesses will stay open late, offering beverages, snacks and special offers.

Free Soccer Clinic Hosted by FC Atlanta and Decatur Active Living

Free Soccer Clinic Hosted by FC Atlanta and Decatur Active Living
Sunday, October 26th
Ebster Field, directly behind the Ebster Rec. Center, 404 West Trinity St.

4 to 5 pm, 4-7 year-olds (Decatur Rec. Coaches please arrive @ 3:30 pm for coaching clinic)

5:30 to 6:30 pm, 8-11 year-olds (Decatur Rec. Coaches please arrive @ 5 pm for coaching clinic)

Clinic Summary:
- Ball Skill Exercises
- Age Appropriate Games
- Coaching Instruction
- Soccer Parent Education
- Contests and Prizes

Clinic Staff:
Paul Smith – Academy Director FC Atlanta Silverbacks
Massoud Roushandel – Executive Director FC Atlanta Silverbacks
Ted Macdougall – Director of Operations FC Atlanta Silverbacks
Gordon Martin- Staff Coach FC Atlanta Silverbacks
Matthew Holmes- Staff Coach FC Atlanta Silverbacks

For more info., please contact Dan Magee, 678-553-6541.

About FC Atlanta:
The mission of FC Atlanta youth club is to help foster young players’ physical, mental and social growth so they can reach their potential in life through their participation in soccer. The club will provide the highest quality staff, facilities, environment and curriculum to give players the tools to succeed.
Our club’s vision is to develop a reputation for producing well trained athletes and gain the respect of the national soccer community as a true soccer academy. College coaches, national coaches and professional coaches will recognize the standards of excellence embodied by the club and expect those who graduate from the club to be quality players with a solid soccer foundation and good citizens.
FC Atlanta will provide an environment which will enable any aspiring player to achieve his/her goal of playing at the next competitive level. From State and regional level teams and US youth national teams, to college placement and trials with professional teams in the US and abroad, the club will strive to expose and place as many of our players as possible.

Lawn Scrabble a game you can make, then play

Still having Scrabulous withdrawal pains? In need of a little sun? Perhaps you should do what Jane and Keith Crane did: build an 8-foot Scrabble board in your backyard. Ken Love/Akron Beacon Journal
More pictures here.

Decatur Fire Station No. 2 Construction on Hill St.

The new Fire Station is being built on the same site as the old one on W. Hill Street.
Here is some info:
Construction of the new fire station is being funded by the City’s capital bond program. LP3 Architects of Decatur designed the building, which is expected to be the City of Decatur’s first LEED certified building. Construction is expected to begin during the week of July 21, 2008 and to last about 10 months.

Sarah Palin face on dog on Ponce de Leon Ave building.

Bloggers of Decatur must think alike or they know something of interest.
I took this picture 2 week ago and Decatur's Asian Cajuns took it over the week-end.

inDECATUR and Next Stop...Decatur took the same 2 photos of Leon's Full Service Pub on Saturday.

I thought the face on this dog looked like Sarah Palin.
What do you think.

Halloween front yard decorations

Here are some photos of Halloween decorated front yards in the Winnona Park area.

Babar the Elephant is a popular French children's fictional character

This morning on the CBS Sunday Morning news show they had the story of Babar the Elephant a kids fictional character that started in 1933 an almost ended in 1946.


Babar the Elephant is a popular French children's fictional character who first appeared in L'Histoire de Babar by Jean de Brunhoff in 1931, and enjoyed immediate success. English language versions, entitled The Story of Babar, appeared in 1933 in Britain and the United States. The story is based on a tale that Brunhoff's wife, Cecile, had invented for their children. It tells of a young elephant called Babar who leaves the jungle, visits a big city, and returns to bring the benefits of civilization to his fellow elephants. Jean de Brunhoff published six more stories before his early death in 1937 at the age of 37. His son Laurent de Brunhoff was also a talented writer and illustrator and he carried on the series from 1946 with Babar et Le Coquin d'Arthur and many more. An animated TV series was produced by Nelvana Limited and Clifford Ross Company, and originally ran from January 3, 1989 to June 5, 1991. There were 78 episodes.

You can buy from Amazon

Leon's Full Service Pub Starting to show how it will look.

Notice the round window facing E. Ponce de Leon.

The 2008 Great Decatur Beer Festival

Yesterday was Decatur's 2008 Great Beer Festival. 4000 people bought tickets for the sold-out event.
Many who were unable to buy the 35.00 tickets before the event started ended up buying tickets from scalpers standing around the entrance.
The weather was perfect.

Looking back at the 1950 Ford.

Click on picture for more info.

driveincoupes.com

Decatur Bulldogs lost last night to Westminster 6-43

DECATUR MELLOW MUSHROOM POSTER

Great looking poster for Decatur's Mellow Mushroom.

R & R Exchange Decatur's Best Kept Secret

Foxy Coffee Talk n Shop
first wednesday of the month
8:15-2pm
Coffee and Snacks served
A percentage of all Sales today will benefit Oakhurst Elementary
****
R and R Exchange
533 W Howard Ave B-2
Decatur 30030
404-759-6582

Decatur Bulldogs vs Westminster Wildcats Friday Night

Friday nights game is a away game.





Vintage Decatur High School Program.
(cover image from a 1966 game program.)

Event @ Alcove Arts Gallery: "BUICKS to MARS" Friday Nov. 7

WARNER / HENDERSON : "BUICKS to MARS" | FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7 @ 7-11PM

Special Musical Guest: CINETROPE


The Alcove Arts Gallery
2852 East College Ave Decatur GA 30030 [In between James Joyce Pub / Waffle House]

THE ALCOVE - "STITCHES" T-SHIRT BLOWOUT SALE! | SATURDAY OCTOBER 25 @ 2pm - 7pm

Special Musical Guest: NAKED SCENE

GALLERY HOURS : WED–SAT 12pm–7pm / SUN 12pm–4pm

The Alcove Art Gallery
2852 East College Ave Decatur GA 30030 [In between James Joyce Pub / Waffle House]

One of Atlanta's best Halloween Parties will be at The Brick Store Pub on Oct. 31.

Get out your costume and go to the best Halloween party in Decatur.
When:Friday, October 31st 2008. Time: 1:oo PM
Where: Brick Store Pub
One of Atlanta's best Halloween parties - Great parade of costumed contestants looking to bag big $$$. Plenty of scares and laughs...and let's be honest, who knows what you'll see! No one under 18 please.

I bet you'll will have a thriller of a time.

Back in 49 The Decatur Bulldogs played with white football

I had heard rumors of Decatur High playing with a white football because they did not have enough lights on the field. This photo shows it was true. Photo from 1949.

Does Decatur High School have one of those white footballs in their display case.?
I seem to remember seeing one at one time.

Wahoo! turns Four- Please join us Wednesday, October 15th for dinner and help us celebrate four wonderful years.

Wahoo! turns Four


Please join us Wednesday, October 15th for dinner and help us celebrate four wonderful years. Enjoy complimentary wine all night long! Our regular menu will be available as well as the features listed below. Reservations recommended for five or more.

Special Anniversary Features

Appetizers

Baked Scallops on the Half Shell
champagne mignonette and micro greens

Blackened Shrimp, Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus
and a lemon nage


Entrées

Lobster Risotto
Fresh lobster folded in saffron risotto
with asparagus tips and cherry tomatoes

Heart of Ribeye
Grilled 8oz heart of ribeye brushed with garlic-herb butter
oven roasted fingerling potatoes and sautéed haricot vert

Seared Scallops
Blackened sea scallops with a tomato-pesto sauce
over white cheddar grits and sautéed spinach


Dessert

Vanilla bean panna cotta with blackberry coulis
and fresh seasonal berries




Thank you for voting Wahoo!
Best Seafood Restaurant in Atlanta Citysearch three years in a row!
and
Best Outdoor Dining in Atlanta's Creative Loafing 2008.

Wahoo! Grill
1042 West College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
404-373-3331
www.wahoogrilldecatur.com

Another Good Decatur Halloween decorated front yard

This cool looking Decatur Halloween decorated front yard is located on Adair St.

If you know of any good yard displays in the Decatur area tell me where or sent a photo or a link and I will post it here.

Ahead of the Curve for Decatur Rec Center

Your eye on community development

By April Hunt, Eric Stirgus, Kevin Duffy, Michael Pearson

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

October 2008

Process begins in rehab of Decatur rec center

Decatur has begun what could be a several-year process to spruce up its aging recreation center.

Public meetings will be held over the next six months to get residents’ input on ideas for the 50-year-old center on Sycamore Street. The facility had served as the home court for Decatur High’s basketball team. But with the school building a new gym, the city can renovate the center and is looking for new uses, especially for the 1,000-seat gym.

“We are trying to find new ways to use the building that support active living in our community,” Deputy City Manager Hugh Saxon said.

The city will pay $44,000 to LP3 Architects to hold the meetings and develop a master plan and schematics for the center. That project will include a cost estimate, expected to be at least several million dollars.

Work on any improvements could begin in 2010, but most likely it will start in 2011.

—- April Hunt

h/t : inDECATUR

Decatur Home Goes All Out for Halloween

This is the best Halloween decorated front yard I've seen so far this year in the downtown Decatur area. It's so good I made it into a Halloween Card.
Click photo to enlarge.

Location is Kings Hwy. Decatur, GA.

If you know of any more great Halloween decorated yards. Let me know and I will post a photo of it.

Decatur Girl now available within Hoopla and Kaleidoscope Boutique

Kaleidoscope
Decatur Girl and Mom Longsleeve Tees and all womens & girls apparel are now available within Kaleidoscope, that sassy boutique next to Cake & Ale and Heliotrope.

Hoopla
Hoopla is proud to carry all youth apparel, including Decatur Baby Onesies in darling neutral and gender specific hues.


Whit’s End
Whit’s End continues to thrive, selling Decatur Dad, Decatur Dog Bandanas as well as cups, koozies, stickers and more.

Thank you for supporting Decatur Girl, Inc over the past 2 years. Visit our new site www.decaturgirl.com – SOON, up and running with PayPal - retail and wholesale options by October.

Warmly, Heather Flury and Penny Treese

Get your Pumpkins at North Decatur Methodist Church

Pick up your Pumpkins at the corner of Church St. & N. Decatur Rd.

Decatur Confident City Cycling class Oct. 18

Decatur Confident City Cycling class 15% off for Decatur residents!
Join Now!

* Confident City Cycling Classes

Host:
Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and Decatur Active Living
Date and time:
2008 Oct 18 - 10:00am
Instructor:
Ron Horne
Location
Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore St
Decatur, GA, 30030
See map: Google Maps
$35.00

This class will take place Saturday, October 18th from 10 am - 3:30/4 pm (depending on whether you stay for the Commuter Q&A) at the Decatur Recreation Center in Decatur, where it's rumored to be greater!

Your instructor will be the multitalented and highly experienced cyclist Ron Horne. Ron is a part-time mechanic with a local bike shop and a dedicated bike commuter. His knowledge of bicycle gear, maintenance, riding situations, and skills are nearly unsurpassed among ABC instructors, so you're in for a treat.

Content:

Laws affecting bicycles, the importance of visibility and
predictability, lane positioning, intersection safety, interacting with
pedestrians, trail etiquette, bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat,
on-bike skills, crash avoidance techniques, basic bicycling gear, and
much more!

Audience:

People interested in bicycle commuting, recreational cycling, or occasional riding on city or suburban streets or trails.

All those who live or work in Decatur get 15% off the price of this class! (That'll buy you a nice coffee and cinnamon roll from Java Monkey.)

Bring:

* bicycle in working condition (check to ensure you have brakes, etc)
* helmet
* comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes
* water bottle
* snack

Schedule:

* 10 am - 3:30 / 4 pm
* Arrive 15 minutes early

1. Classroom instruction on bike safety, laws, gear, lane positioning, etc.
2. Short video
3. Parking lot skills instruction
4. Practice Ride

Instructors are certified by the League of American Bicyclists.

Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this
compact and comprehensive class will make you a safer and more
confident cyclist.
Price: $35.00

Thanks Dan Magee for sharing this info.
Dan Magee

Director, City of Decatur Active Living

Dan.Magee@decaturga.com

678-553-6541 office

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from ROSE SQUARED Frame Shop.

Rose 2 Frame shop has a great Halloween window display.
Thanks JD for sharing these photos.

111 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1414

King Kong climbing the Eiffel Tower

Ok all you antique lovers, where in the Atlanta area can you find King Kong climbing the Eiffel Tower ?

Decatur Bloggers AsianCajuns said... Paris on Ponce!
You are correct. I knew you two would know this.
Y'all should make this building entrance a back-drop for some of your modeling photos. It's a cool looking entrance.

Who are these Guys ?

What do these guys call themself ?
They are like this at every Decatur football game.

Who are you guys ?

Decatur lost last night to Greater Atl. Christian 35-18

To read more about the game click here for a story from the Gwinnett Daily Post

Fall gardening brings a ‘visual tapestry’ of plants

Fall gardening brings a ‘visual tapestry’ of plants
Oakhurst Community Garden director calls fall planting a gardener’s respite

By KATIE LESLIE
photo:MIKKI K. HARRIS/mkharris@ajc.com

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

October 2008

To heck with the heat and banish the bugs. Summer vegetable gardening surely yields a tasty crop of peppers and tomatoes, but often at the expense of sunburns and pesky critters running amok.

It might be enough to make novices give up their gardening gloves for the year, but take heart, says Stephanie Van Parys, executive director of the Oakhurst Community Garden in Decatur. Planting in the fall is a gardener’s respite.
What I like about fall gardening is there is so much more to grow after a wild, crazy insect-ridden summer,” she says. “Vegetable gardening in the winter is demure, contained, small and so much more manageable.”

And between the fuschia and yellow stalks of Swiss chard and the chartreuse of young lettuce, winter crops are vibrant with color.

“You can really create a visual tapestry as most plants grow to about 12 inches.”

Georgia is at the tail end of the summer growing season, and now is the time to get your fall planting done for a winter and spring harvest. And with dropping leaves allowing more light into Atlanta’s backyards, those who may not have been able to garden in the summer because of overabundant shade can now get in the game.

Van Parys says the garden, south of Agnes Scott College, is getting visits from increasing numbers of people interested in growing their own. Oakhurst’s gardening classes are regularly sold out with new crops of gardeners.

Louise Estabrook, agriculture and natural resource agent for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension-Fulton County, says she’s also seen a rise in interest. She was recently asked to help create community gardens in Sandy Springs, Roswell and Alpharetta.

Tim Watts, a software engineer, recently visited the Oakhurst Community Garden for ideas to start a community garden in Kirkwood.

“But with the way the economy is looking, who knows?” he says. “This may turn into more than a hobby.”

Garage Sale - part of Neighborhood Wide Sale- Evergreen forest (Decatur / Valleybrook rd) Saturday OCT 11 // 9am-12 noon.

Garage Sale - part of Neighborhood Wide Sale- Evergreen forest (Decatur / Valleybrook rd)

3036 VINE CIRCLE / Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Garage sale is part of Neighborhood Wide Sale. Lots of furniture, clothes, accessories, books, a bit of everything inbetween.
(Druid hiils rd turns into Valleybrook rd. Left on Holywood into the Evergreen Forest Neighborhood and left on Vine).

WHEN:Saturday OCT 11 // 9am-12 noon.

Location: Decatur / Valleybrook rd

3036 VINE CIRCLE
Decatur, GA
Post date: 10/10 07:14 AM
Sale date: 10/11/08
Source: Craigslist