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From April 6 to June 8 from 3pm-6pm, Decatur’s sidewalks will sparkle with artists and performers of all types during Sidewalk Saturdays. Artists and performers will be featured on the sidewalks in downtown Decatur and in Oakhurst’s Harmony Park. Come see storytellers, musicians, chalk artists, dancers, visual artists, spoken word artists and more. Check out the detailed list by clicking the link below.
http://decaturartsalliance.org
Senior citizens living in the City of Decatur may be eligible for help with home and yard maintenance and repair, free of charge, through the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project. The 12th annual project will take place on the weekend of Jan. 18-20, 2014. The following are the qualifications for assistance:
- Age 65 or older
- On a fixed or lower income
- Own and reside in your home in the City limits of Decatur.
If you think you are eligible for this program, or if you know of someone who may be eligible, please contact Lee Ann Harvey at 678-553-6548 or leeann.harvey@decaturga.com by Friday, May 31.
Blue Sky Concerts (Wednesdays at noon) and Concerts on the Square (Saturdays at 7pm) –
Visit
http://www.decaturdba.com/dba_events.php
for the list of performers.
Wednesday, May 22, 29
Saturday, May 18, 25
Decatur Business Association meeting
Tuesday, May 21
5:15pm – 6:30pm
Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College – 141 East College Avenue Decatur, GA 30030
The Decatur Arts Festival is celebrating its 25th year!
For a full schedule and for more information:
http://decaturartsfestival.com/
Here are a few of the exciting events planned for this year:
ArtWalk • May 24
All around downtown Decatur and Oakhurst
Juried Artist Market • May 25-26
Downtown Decatur
Children’s Festival • May 25
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.
Theater and Literary Arts • May 25-26
Front lawn, DeKalb History Center, Old Courthouse on the Square, 101 E. Court Square
Speak…Easy • May 24
Performing Arts Stage • May 25-26
Community Bandstand on the square in downtown Decatur
New Dance • May 24-25
Last Call – Fine Arts • June 2
Dalton Gallery, Agnes Scott College, 141 College Ave.
10th Annual Patio Party Fundraiser at The Solarium
Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Join us at The Solarium on Sunday, June 2nd from 5-8PM for the 10th Annual Patio Party Fundraiser! Participate in a lively auction featuring eclectic art from
local artists and famous Decatur personalities. The bidding will be hot for these one-of-a kind masterpieces lead by our local favorite emcee!
Other highlights include a raffle, kids’ entertainment and live music by Auction House Letters. Guests will also enjoy wine, beer and fabulous food showcasing
The Solarium’s preferred caterers. Have a great time with your neighbors and friends while supporting the mission of the Community Center of South Decatur
and The Solarium, which help support programs and events within the Decatur community. For more information visit
Planning meeting
Tuesday, June 11th at 4:30pm
Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.
Do you love Decatur ? Then help show it off by joining the 2013 Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes committee! The 31st annual event, “A Walk Down Main Street”, is scheduled for December 6-7, 2013 and will feature the Sycamore Historic District, Decatur’s original main thoroughfare. Tour proceeds support community organizations that help make Decatur a wonderful place to live: the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund, the Decatur Education Foundation, the DeKalb History Center and the Wylde Center.
If you’re interested in helping plan this annual tradition, we invite you to attend our first Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 11th at 4:30pm at Decatur City Hall.
We are also looking for homes in the Sycamore neighborhoods to showcase on the tour and local businesses to sponsor. Interested homeowners and sponsors can contact Erin Vilines at erinleigh0925@yahoo.com or (404) 861-8726.
GO60 Shuttle +
Oakhurst to Downtown Decatur and Back
Wednesdays from 10am-2pm.
For more information, contact Lee Ann Harvey at 678-553-6548 or leeann.harvey@decaturga.com.
Schedule and route map can be found here: http://www.decaturga.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=3929
The City of Decatur is in the midst of a 6 month pilot shuttle program (March through August 2013) on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Oakhurst neighborhood residents age 60 and older to come to downtown Decatur thanks to a mini-grant from the Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services. The shuttle officially began March 13, 2013 in partnership with DeKalb County Human Development Department Office of Senior Affairs, which already has successful Golden Shuttles in Toco Hills and Chamblee.
Several shuttle stops in Oakhurst will allow residents to come to the downtown Decatur commercial district to take advantage of services, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, medical and dental offices, public library, and government offices. It will provide access to entertainment and cultural opportunities at the Decatur Recreation Center, as well as on the square.
Riders must be Decatur residents aged 60 and older and register to ride the shuttle. Potential continuation of the shuttle will depend on the number of people who use it.
Oakhurst Neighborhood Association meeting
Monday, June 10, 7-8pm
Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite
Decatur Beach Party
Dig Your Toes In the Sand in Downtown Decatur!
Friday, June 14 • 5-11 pm
Purchase tickets online
Adult tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the gate.
Child tickets (3-12 years old): $5, includes all games and activities
Children 0-2, FREE
Head to downtown Decatur on Friday, June 14 from 5-11 pm for the annual Beach Party, brought to you by the Decatur Business Association. Celebrate the start of summer at the famous Ponce de Leon Beach with 60 tons of sand, a kids board walk with all kinds of fun games, live music, dancing on the plaza, a food court, cold beverages and guaranteed great times for all ages!
The Beach Party welcomes headliner A1A, “the original and official Jimmy Buffet tribute band,” dancing and relaxing on the plaza. And for the younger set, Douglas Brake and the Sizzle, Hiss, Pop Band return for a special kid’s concert. For more information:
