Decatur Active Living is hosting a Valentine’s Day Luncheon for all 1st – 3rd graders in the Decatur community.
When: Feb. 13th at 11:30
Where: Decatur Recreation Center
RSVP: Feb. 6th, Call 404-377-0494
What: Food, fun and a free 4×6 photo
Have a happy Valentine’s Day!
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Catherine at The Decatur Minute asked for help with spreading the word about the Decatur for Haiti earthquake relief effort sponsored by a number of merchants and dining establishments in the Decatur community. Here is the latest update from her most recent post:
What: Decatur for Haiti. Local Decatur merchants and restaurants donating to the Haiti earthquake relief.
When: Monday, Feb. 1
Who: The following businesses have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds from Feb. 1 to the American Red Cross.
- Brick Store Pub
- Cakes and Ale will be closed for a private party, but is still donating a portion of its proceeds.
- Chick-Fil-A from 5-8 p.m.
- Fleet Feet
- Fresche, 12-6 p.m., $25 haircuts with all proceeds going towards the cause.
- The Grange donating proceeds from their Saturday renaming party and on Monday.
- Heliotrope
- HairWerks is offering $25 haircuts and $10 brow waxings which will all be donated.
- Iberian Pig
- Little Shop of Stories will hold a special storytime at 7 p.m. about the importance of helping others.
- Matador Cantina
- Mingei
- Nectar
- Palate Cafe and Bar
- Pambili African Artworks
- Peggy’s Boutique
- Saba during lunch and dinner.
- Steinbeck’s
- Twain’s
- UJoint
We’ll continue to update this list as more shops and restaurants join the event.
What a great opportunity to support both your local community AND the devastated communities in Haiti at the same time.
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Today, Friday, January 8th, City Schools of Decatur are closed due to inclement weather. Many area private schools are closed as well. Please check your school’s web site or hotline for more details.
Enjoy your snow day!
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Winter Spanish classes for children taught by our favorite Spanish teacher start in just two weeks! Spring Into Spanish classes are for children ages two to seven, taught in downtown Decatur. Fun, immersion-style lessons include games, music, movement, and literature. The classes are taught by Miche Baskett, a former Spanish teacher in the City Schools of Decatur and Decatur Presbyterian Children’s Community. Señora Baskett, a Decatur resident, has over ten years experience writing curriculum and teaching Spanish to young children.
Here is a note from Sra. Baskett:
¡Hola!
It’s time to register for the Winter 2010 Session of Spring Into Spanish!
Classes begin January 12. ¡Vamos a la plaza!This winter, we will take an imaginary trip to a vibrant downtown plaza, complete with a bookstore, a toy store, a bakery, a supermarket, restaurants, vehicles, and pedestrians. We will talk about community helpers, neighbors, and more.
Sign up now for the Winter Session (January 12 – March 25).
Classes meet for forty-five minutes once a week for ten weeks.
No class the week of February 15 – 19.
The session costs $140, with a $10 registration fee for new families; second sibling only $110.Classes for two to five-year-olds with an accompanying adult:
This is a fun opportunity to learn together with your child! I recommend these classes to all students under four years old. Four and five-year-olds are also welcome in these classes. Optimum class size is from five to eight students. Choose one of five class times offered.
Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., or 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., or 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.Class for students ages four to seven with an adult on-campus:
This class is for older students who are ready to be in class without an adult. You may wish to choose this class if you think it would benefit your very independent learner, or if it works better for your schedule.
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.Classes are located in downtown Decatur, GA
at The First Christian Church of Decatur, 601 West Ponce de Leon Ave.Call Miche Baskett at (404) 312-7075
Email SraBaskett@SpringIntoSpanish.com
www.SpringIntoSpanish.com
What a great way to start the New Year!
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As promised in my previous article, here is a handy map that you can use to view all of the winning houses in the 2009 Decorate Decatur contest.
Click the map to view it larger.
Disclaimer: The map was created as a parade-style route. Not intended to map the shortest possible distance between the winning houses. We hope you and your family enjoy it!
From our family to yours, have a very Merry Christmas!
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Cheryl at The Decatur Minute has posted the 2009 winners of the Decorate Decatur contest! According to the article, the winner of this year’s “Commissioner’s Cup” is Nancy Wilkinson & Susan Phillips at 205 Adair Street…Congratulations! My family knows 205 Adair as the “flamingo house” for the plentiful plastic flamingos that decorate the yard in the summer and fall. My kids LOVE the Christmas decorations but are also eagerly awaiting the return of the flamingos 
The article goes on the announce the other winners which include homeowners, businesses and also a special mention to the City of Decatur for the beautiful street scape and lighted bandstand. View the article for the full list. And congratulations to all of the winners!
The Decorate Decatur contest has become a holiday tradition in my family. Every year on Christmas Eve my husband maps the ideal route to go and see every winning house. (This year I’ll try to post the map!) We get the kids in their PJs and take a late night drive to see the beautiful decorations. The plan is always to get the kids to fall asleep on the drive thereby making the Christmas Eve bedtime a lot easier.
So far, each year, I am the only person who falls asleep on our Decorate Decatur tour! I can honestly say that I’ve never been successful in seeing the whole tour. But this year, I’m more determined than ever to make it because the decorations are especially beautiful.
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The First Christian Church of Decatur would like to invite the community to participate in a maintenance day for the “toddler park.” On Saturday, December 12th from 9am until…the church park committee will clean and repair the park and spread much-needed wood chips for safety in the play areas. Bring your shovel, rake, gloves or just bring yourself. Any help is appreciated!
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Decatur Mom reader, Jennifer, wrote in to let us know about a special holiday tradition at Children’s Healthcare:
Through gingerbread houses, star-carrying angels and smiling snowmen, 12 children from metro Atlanta are sharing their creativity for a good cause: the 2009 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Holiday Card Program. Each of the children’s artwork comprises one of 12 Christmas, Hanukah or winter-themed greetings cards that will raise money for the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Since the cards debuted more than 20 years ago, personal and corporate purchases have raised more than $2 million. Please click here for more details about the Program!
Thanks Jennifer! The cards are all so adorable that it is hard to choose. Best of luck with this important fundraiser.
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I got a little choked up when I entered the drop off location at the Church of Decatur Heights to deliver my donations for the Season of Giving Campaign in Decatur. There was a sea of lawn bags filled with Christmas treasures for both the young and old who are less fortunate this holiday season. Your fellow Decaturites are truly generous and I’m certain that generosity will make a huge impact to those in need. Way to go!
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