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.

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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.

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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

The 11th Annual Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival is Saturday, October 11

The 11th Annual Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival is Saturday, October 11 from 10 am until 7 pm at the center of the Oakhurst community in Harmony Park. This event is presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance in association with the South Decatur Community Development Corporation.

• The 5K Arts Run/Walk
• 50 local artists
• Eight live musical performances
• Community area, featuring Decatur-based nonprofit groups
• Free activity area for children
• Good ol' fashioned parade
• Food and beverages at Oakhurst's many restaurants

Oakhurst Loves Kids!
And kids love activities. If your organization would like to provide a hands-on art activity for children during the Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival, fill out this form now.

October 11 • 10 am-7 pm
Harmony Park in Oakhurst Village
404-371-9583
decaturartsalliance@earthlink.net

Front Yard Halloween Displays in Decatur

This was one of the best Halloween decorated yards I saw last year in a front yard of a house in Decatur, Ga. near Winnona Park School.
That area always has some nice decorated yards each year.

Get outside and decorate those yards, I will be riding around the downtown Decatur area taking pictures.

Note: If you know a great decorated yard in Decatur area let me know where or send photo, or give me the link.

Melrose on Ponce

I think they might be ready for Halloween

By Jonathan Goldberg
staff writer for hometown dekalb



When you hear that the name Melrose on Ponce you may be confused into thinking that someone’s talking about a primetime soap opera centered around trendy twenty-somethings and their turbulent romantic lives. In this case you’d be seriously off the mark. Melrose on Ponce is in fact a unique gift store in downton Decatur whose name was inspired by owner Shirlyn Englisby’s grandmother.

Melrose on Ponce is a charming gift shop that specializes in providing items such as backpacks, clothing, linens, napkins and pillows that can be monogrammed on site. The store, which is located at 345 West Ponce De Leon near the square, also sells other unique gifts and frequently has local artists working on site. This gives the shop a wonderful atmosphere that encourages people to come in and chat with the artists who consign their work to the store.

Shirlyn Englisby’s grandmother, Melrose, ran a flea market/vintage shop from her living room in her elder years. Not only was the shop’s namesake inspired by Englisby’s grandmother’s experience, so was Englisby’s desire to have artists work and sell their pieces in her store. Englisby feels that the store’s name is both catchy and keeps the family name special.

Englisby’s partner, Valerie Kartwe, is co-owner of Melrose on Ponce. Kartwe has always harbored a love of vintage merchandise. The result is a store that contains a meld of both the old and the new. In addition to the art works available and the monogrammed items, Melrose on Ponce also offers gift baskets with natural (no preservative) foods, soaps, bees wax candles (that emit less smoke) and other gift items.

Englisby and Kartwe’s mission is to redefine the traditional gift shop concept. Melrose on Ponce is succeeding in their mission and is a shop where you can find a multitude of unique and whimsical gifts for friends and family members as well as for your own home. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is a great time to visit and if necessary, place orders for anything that would need to be monogrammed. Many items for the Spring holidays and garden themed products will be arriving in mid-February.

The store is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with seasonal extended hours. To reach Melrose on Ponce by phone, call (404) 378-1013.

Lost Home movie of Elvis Presley 1955

Where is Atlanta’s best kids’ haircut salon? ... Decatur

By Phil Kloer |

What is it with some kids and haircuts?

Most view haircuts as a mild inconvenience, but maybe with a lollipop at the end, so why not go along?

But there are some wee ones - and we’ve seen them, or heard them, or known them, or maybe (shudder) had them - who view a haircut as the most diabolical, agonizing torture that could ever be inflicted. And so the only reasonable response is to raise 39 kinds of ear-shattering hell.

For them, and really for any little kid, finding the right haircut place is almost as essential as getting into the right pre-school.

So where is this place? And what do they do? Candy bribes? Cartoons playing on TV? Soft-spoken stylists? An endless supply of vodka martinis? (For you, not for your child.)

Best of Big A wants to know: Who gives the best kid’s haircut in metro Atlanta? And a few parents out there really need to know.

Salonredkids
119 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA
(404) 377-3164







Salon Red Kid’s in Decatur. I love it- now that we live in McDonough- we still drive back as it is the only place my little ones will go for a haircut!

By Michelle

October 6, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Salon Red Kid’s- Decatur. It’s all about kids there, they make it fun to get a hair cut.

By Michelle

October 6, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Salon Red Kid’s- Decatur. It’s all about kids there, they make it fun to get a hair cut.

By Melanie

October 6, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Snip Its in Snellville. I’ll admit it is over priced for a kids haircut, but I’ll pay it for the attention she gets, the staff is always friendly and even if there is a long wait, you can put your name on the list, give them your cell phone number and they will call you when it’s your turn. My daughter loves going there and watching the videos they play or sings the songs while they cut her hair and looks forward to the prize when they are done. I can never walk out of there with out spending more money on bows and products, but she always has a great time when we go there.

By otis

October 6, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Pigtails & Crewcuts in Buckhead

By mama4

October 6, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Where is a good place for a boy to get an “old school” afro touch up or trim in decatur, stone mountain or atlanta?

By Monique

October 6, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Regency Barbershop and Salon - Conyers, GA 3565 GA Hwy 20 (770) 483-6007

All the barbers and stylist are great!!! I promise you and your little one will be completely satisfied. Regency has Little Tykes bids, blow pops and my son received a “My First Haircut Certificates” which he absolutely LOVED. Thanks Regency www.regencybarbershop.com

By janell

October 6, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Hair cuttery

By Alison

October 6, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

I totally agree with Monique REGENCY BARBERSHOP and SALON is the BEST. The waiting time is always minable; atmosphere is always kid friendly and relaxing for adults. The pricing is budget friendly and they offer discounts on both children ($7) and adults ($10) Haircuts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Absolutely the best Barbershop/Salon in Conyers/Covington!!!

GREAT JOB REGENCY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

GREAT JOB REGENCY

By TL

October 6, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

Harry’s in Marietta.

By RK

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October 6, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Barbershop - The Ultimate Barbershop (Camp Creek MarketPlace).

By Alonzo

October 6, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

If I must say “Regency Barber Shop and Salon” is where your little man/lady need to come. There is 1st timer certificate, along with a digital photo of his/her experience, and he/she will be featured on the website. Parents we have amenities for you like chess, flat screens,WI-FI, and even services for you while you wait. Come by and see for yourself. It’s about more than just a haircut, its about a positive experience. “NOTHING LIKE THE FIRST TIME, SO MAKE IT GOOD” www.regencybarbershopandsalon.com

By Miko

October 6, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

Regency Barbershop in Conyers. Warm friendly environment and staff. Great prices. Check out the website and feel the LOVE.

By sakurali

October 6, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this

Hairclips at Georgetown rocks. BEST HAIR CUT EVER.

By Angela Moore

October 6, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

I nominate Regency Barber Shop in Conyers. You will experience a great vibe, comtemporary style and a untouchable ambiance. The owner is very handsome ladies.

By PD Harvey

October 6, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

Salon Red in Decatur. We moved here from Connecticut; it used to cost $100.00 for two kids haircuts and it is now $40.00 for better service.

By PD Harvey

October 6, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Salon Red in Decatur. We moved here from Connecticut; it used to cost $100.00 for two kids haircuts and it is now $40.00 for better service.

By Kecia

October 6, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

I nominate Regency Barber Shop and Salon in Conyers, Ga. My son is 3 and he loves going there to get his haircut and they do an excellent job.He always gets compliments on his haircut. I must agree with Angela the owner is very handsome.

By C. Woods

Good news / Bad news : Kudzu Antique Market will get a great new tenant

Bad news, it's Decatur's own Victory Vintage Home Store, yes it's true, they have decided to downsize, and will be closing the Decatur store location Oct 29th.
They will continue to be a full-service lamp repair and lamp shade provider operating from Kudzu Antique Market, it's located at 2928 East Ponce de Leon Ave. The phone number at the new location is 404-373-6498 and they are open 7 days a week from 11 to
7.
I am going to miss the Christmas window displays they always had.
I sure hope this year more of the Decatur Stores have great window displays. They should have a contest for the best Christmas window display. That would even get more Christmas shoppers this year.


read full announcement over at inDECATUR.

Decatur Bulldogs vs Greater Atlanta Christian tomorrow night at Decatur Stadium

Run for Rewards with Fleet Feet Decatur

Hi Dennis,

I thought your readers might be interested to learn of the fun run/walk program that Fleet Feet Decatur is offering beginning next week. The program, Run for Rewards, incentivizes those who participate during our fun runs/walks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting Oct. 14 and ending Jan. 15. I've included details on the program below. All abilities (runners and walkers) are invited to join at any time during the program's duration. We hope to have a fun time!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Live FIT,
Kim Scarborough
Fleet Feet Decatur
404.371.0208

Run for Rewards with Fleet Feet Decatur

Need a little incentive to get out the door and start exercising? Fleet Feet Decatur is teaming up with Brooks Sports from October to January to provide you with a carrot – free prizes – as part of our Run for Rewards program.

Here's the low-down:

WHAT: Run for Rewards - A 12-week fun run/walk program that rewards you for showing up and sweating.
WHEN: Oct. 14 - Jan. 15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. during that evening's fun run/walk. We will offer a three- and five-mile course. All abilities (runners and walkers) are welcome!
WHERE: Fleet Feet Sports Decatur (431 W Ponce de Leon Avenue in downtown Decatur)
HOW: Bring your shoes and join us on our fun run/walk to receive one punch on your Run for Rewards card.
- With multiple punches you will receive free Brooks drawstring bags, technical shirts and hats. What's more, the top three participants will receive a FREE pair of Brooks shoes.
- Bring a friend, and we'll put two punches on your card the first time they join you.
WHY: For the free stuff! (Oh, and also to live FIT and stay active.)

You can join the program at any time during its duration. For more information, visit www.fleetfeetdecatur.com or call us at 404.371.0208.

HAUNTED HOUSES FOR 2008

For those who may have missed the Decatur High School Homecoming Parade on Friday afternoon, October 3, see taped highlights of the parade

Decatur EDtv