Cheer on the Marathoners with FleetFeet and the City of Decatur

March 15, 2011 by Leave a comment

From our Friends at Fleet Feet Decatur:

Volunteers, we need you! We will be distributing oranges to the Publix Marathoners this Sunday, March 20, at the 13-mile marker in Downtown Decatur, and need your help. Here’s the scoop:

What: Volunteer with Fleet Feet for the Publix Marathon. We will be handing out orange slices to the marathoners as they head through Downtown Decatur at mile 13.

Why: Volunteers will receive a Free Shirt and Fleet Feet Prize. We’ll bring donuts and drinks so that you can have a little fuel, too. Plus, you’ll be supporting  local runners!

When: Sunday, March 20, from 7:00 am – 10:30 am

Where: Downtown Decatur near the Courthouse and Holiday Inn.

 How: Email Clay at clay@fleetfeetdecatur by Wednesday afternoon and include your t-shirt size if interested.

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The Adult Beginners Tennis Clinic Returns to Glenlake Tennis Center

March 14, 2011 by 2 Comments

Each year the City of Decatur Active Living Department offers 6-week adult beginner tennis clinics in an effort to bring the joys of tennis to more people in the community. Tennis is considered a life long activity because it is played by 6 year olds and 80 year olds alike. It offers one of the best full body workouts of any sports and is estimated to burn more calories per hour than every activity besides swimming. Jabari Cole at Glenlake Tennis Center has developed the 6 week course to instruct adults on the proper way to hit forehands, backhands, volley, and serves. The course also covers the basics of singles and doubles play. The first 6 week clinic for 2011 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 24, at 6pm. It will continue each Thursday at 6 until the course has been completed. The cost is $75 for City of Decatur Residents and $100 for non City of Decatur Residents. Space is limited so please contact Glenlake Tennis Center at 404-377-7231 to reserve your spot.

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Make-A-Splash and the Learn to Swim Program are coming to Decatur

March 14, 2011 by Leave a comment

Justin Spears of the Atlanta Public School System will be spending the summer teaching swim lessons for the City of Decatur Active Living Department. He has created a program at MLK Middle School in Atlanta to teach under priveledged children how to swim. Not knowing how to swim is a public safety issue and the City of Decatur wants to ensure that lack of economic resources is not a barrier for children to learn to swim. Justin Spears has partnered with the Make-A-Splash foundation and will be bringing the Learn-to-Swim program to Ebster Pool in Decatur for low income youth. More information will be available in the months to come.

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Volunteer for East Lake Water Station for the Marathon

March 14, 2011 by Leave a comment

 

From Laura Moore- four year captain of the East Lake Water station for the Publix Marathon:

For the 4th year my family is heading up the water/Gatorade station at the 11 mile mark of the Georgia Marathon that passes through the City of Decatur.  We are at mile 11 – right across from the East Lake Marta station on College Avenue.  

 The date is Sunday, March 20th.  Volunteers have to be there at 7 a.m. (I know, that is early, but Auguste BEGS to get up each year to help me meet the supply truck at 5:30 a.m., which proves it is FUN!!!).  The last runner comes by at about 9:45, so you are usually done in plenty of time to go to church! 

 I got a late start this year staffing my station and could use your help!  Please consider signing yourself and your family members up!  You get a cool t-shirt and a lot of memories! 

 Here is how: 

Go to http://doitsports.com/volunteer/join-protected-group.tcl?event_id=174848 

In the drop-down menu pick Decatur/Oakhurst 

Enter do11 as the password 

Fill out all of the info you are asked – voila!  You are done!

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Suffer From Migraines? Free Information Tuesday Evening!

March 13, 2011 by Leave a comment

City of Decatur Active Living
invites the community to attend the presentation
“Migraine Headaches:
An Evolution in Understanding a Debilitating Disease”
Presented by Dr. Andy Vantreese of Well Beings Pain & Relief Peak Performance Center.

 

When:     Tuesday, March 15,  7 – 8 pm
Where:    Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore Drive, Decatur
Cost:       Free to the community

Dr Andy Vantreese

Dr. Vantreese is a local neurology based chiropractor in the Decatur area who practices Brain Based Therapy and specializes in treating Migraine patients.

Topics covered will include the History of Migraines, Primary Headaches, Migraine Theories and Medications, Neurological Dysregulation, Neuroplasticity and Brain Based Therapy.
If you suffer from migraines, or know someone who does, you won’t want to miss this informative session.
1 in 10 people suffer with Migraines costing the US $17 Billion Dollars annually.
This is the first in a series of Living Well Seminars offered through Decatur Active Living.

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Healthy Monday Tips-Stress Nothing to Worry About

March 9, 2011 by Leave a comment

You can easily curb stress by taking a few minutes for yourrself his week. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, step away from the situation, refocus your thoughts and devote time to deep meditativee breathing.

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Pack 134 Makes Impact on City Green Space

March 8, 2011 by Leave a comment

Pack 134 spent the morning cleaning the woody area behind Ebster field removing trash and recycled plastic and bottles.  The pack is lead by Brad Higdon and meets at First Baptist Church.  Pack 134 has identified this area as a area they will be responsible for in the Decatur community.  Great job everyone and thanks for taking care of the environment.

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Touch A Truck Rescheduled for April 30

March 4, 2011 by Leave a comment

Touch A Truck has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 30 due to the 100% chance of rain tomorrow. Public works had the trucks all cleaned and ready to go, so if you see them around next week you can comment on how clean we keep our trucks!

See you on April 30th from 10am until 1 pm.

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Clairemont Elementary GA Walk to School Video

March 4, 2011 by Leave a comment

Parents at Clairemont Elementary produced a great video to show at GA Walk to School Day this past Wednesday. As promised we are providing a  link.

Congratulations to all of our elementary schools for their great participation!

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Touch A Truck This Saturday

March 3, 2011 by Leave a comment

I have had a number of calls and emails asking about Touch A Truck this weekend and the predicted rain. It won’t rain! But, realistically, if it does, we will reschedule the event for April 30. We will make the “weather call” early Saturday morning, so check back here to see if it has been called on account of rain.

If it is not raining, join us at the Callaway Lot at the corner of Trinity Place and Commerce Drive from 10am until 1pm. We have a lot of cool trucks and other vehicles lined up: Fire trucks, police vehicles, a Bucket Truck, garbage trucks, street sweepers, a cement truck, a CCTV truck and more. Thanks to DeKalb County joining the City of Decatur to bring a wide variety of trucks, both little and big, to touch, climb on and honk horns.

The event is free to the community and parking is free in the County deck adjacent to the event.

Hope to see you on Saturday.

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