Dali Crosswalk!

February 8, 2011 by Leave a comment

On a recent trip to the High Museum, I had to do a double take on this crosswalk sign. The Dali exhibit is currently at the museum, and the character in the sign is wearing a Dali mustache!

Note: we are not encouraging folks to deface signs! We are, however, encouraging you to walk around Decatur and use the crosswalks. Drivers- please be award of pedestrians in crosswalks and remember that they have the right of way.

Stay safe and active in Decatur!

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Walk For Lunch Coming This May!

February 7, 2011 by Leave a comment

Walk for Lunch is a lunch hour walking program designed to encourage communities to  walk 1, 2 or 3 miles, 2 days a week, along planned walking courses. Lunches can be ordered and are optional.

 

Decatur is excited to have the Walk For Lunch program beginning in May. Get out of the office (or your house) and walk with members of the community, meet new friends, and have fun getting fit. 

 

Mayor Bill Floyd and Aerobics Instructor Bobbie Elzey will lead walks on May 3 to kick off the program.

Decatur Spring Season: May 3 – 26, 2011, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 am – 1:15 pm.

For more information and to register, click here.

I look forward to taking a walk with you!

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Act Now and Never Miss a Beat

February 7, 2011 by Leave a comment

Everyday actions like moving more, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress and cutting smoking have a big impact on your heart! February is Heart Month, so take steps to reduce your risk of stroke, heart disease and high blood pressure.

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Stacy Green Reaches the Twenty Year Milestone

February 4, 2011 by Leave a comment

Stacy Green a Decatur native was recognized at the Mayor’s City Address for 20 years of service. Stacy Green attended City of Decatur Schools and serves as the Program Supervisor for Athletics.  Stacy is a anchor for first time participants and returning customers.  She has seen many kids grow up at Decatur Recreation Center and been the voice for many youth in the Decatur community.  Local business owners that play softball enjoy working with Stacy and she is a difference maker in the Decatur community.      Congratulations Stacy for serving the community and performing at a high level.   

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Reminder: Publix Marathon Community Meeting Thursday Night

February 2, 2011 by Leave a comment

The Publix Marathon is coming through the City of Decatur on Sunday, March 20. Stop by the Decatur Recreation Center tomorrow night from 7 until 8pm to find out how you can participate, what streets in Decatur are on the route, and get your questions  answered by the Marathon Staff.

The City of Decatur will once again participate in the Neighborhood Challenge. Last year we won $3000 for having the best cheering section! Join us on Sunday, March 20 to cheer the runners on.

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Safe Routes to School at Clairemont Elementary Tomorrow

January 31, 2011 by Leave a comment

Tomorrow morning is Clairemont Elementary’s monthly Walk & Roll to School Day. They will have walking school buses from various points in the community where volunteers will meet and walk groups of children to school in the morning. Decatur’s Safe Routes to School program is a collaboration between the Decatur City Schools and the Active Living Department. Each of our four elementary schools have monthly Walk & Roll to School Days, and also participate in the International Walk & Roll to School Day in October and the Georgia Walk to School Day in March.

Keep your eyes open for children on their way to school and help to keep them safe. Remember to slow down during your morning commute, watch for children crossing at crosswalks and give them right of way, and be patient while they cross the road. We are working to keep our children active and healthy, as well as reduce car emissions around the schools.

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Girls Night Out at Jazzercise Decatur Tonight

January 28, 2011 by Leave a comment

From Mary Gowan at Jazzercize Decatur:

“Are you in need of a short mini vacation?  Yes?! Then I have got a great place for you to be Friday night. Jazzercise Decatur (114 New Street Decatur, off East College Ave).  Decatur Jazzercise Center is hosting a Girls Night In, FUN and Fundraiser for Komen for the Cure. Come in your favorite loungewear and enjoy a relaxing stretch class. Then we’ll join Elizabeth Malone of Moxie Coaching as she guides us in an interactive program. We’ll discover what fun is for each of us, how to have more of it and why it matters. We’ll do some group coaching and make some commitments to ramp up our fun! Lastly, and as important as the others, we will eat some chocolate and get wild and crazy too. What a way to start 2011! ”

The event will take place from 7:30 until 9:45 PM tonight!

 As it is a fundraiser for Komen for the Cure we suggest you give a $25 donation at the door.

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Attend Games Tonight at “The Spike” and Help Support the Band and The Cancer Society!

January 28, 2011 by Leave a comment

 Tonight is “Coaches vs. Cancer” night at the varsity games. Coaches will wear suits and sneakers, our players will wear pink items, cheerleaders will take donations, and we will have giveaways at halftime of the girls game. DHS will make a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Meanwhile, the DHS Band Students will be selling Bulldog Cards….The Decatur High School Band Parents Association has a new discount card fundraiser to help the band students earn money for their trip to Chiapas, Mexico. Each card costs $10, fits in your wallet, and can be used over and over throughout the year at 15 Decatur restaurants and businesses. Participating businesses include: Suburban Frames, Wahoo Grill, Farmstead 303, Dairy Queen, Subway, Raging Burrito, Athens Pizza House, Suburban Lanes, Maud Baker’s Florist, Philly Southside Cheesesteaks, Johnny’s Pizza and Subs, Sherwood Chiropractic Center, Feast, Pastries A Go Go, and Matador Mexican Cantina.

Band students will be selling these cards TONIGHT in the lobby of The Spike, so bring your checkbook or some extra cash and grab one while they are still available.

The fun begins at 5:30pm in the Decatur  High School Gym on N. McDonough.

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Glenlake Tennis Center upgrades its racquet stringing service!

January 26, 2011 by 2 Comments

Glenlake Tennis Center is now home to a new state of the art tennis racquet stringing machine from Gamma. This is just one more example of the City of Decatur Active Living Department’s commitment to providing the highest quality services to those in and around the community. Come to Glenlake Tennis Center and try out one of the many wonderful strings that we carry. 24 hour turn around is available Monday – Thursday.

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Zumba Comes To Decatur!

January 26, 2011 by Leave a comment

Zumba is the largest global fitness craze. This Latin-dance inspired exercise is spicy, upbeat me’lange of salsa, merengue, reggaeton, samba conga line and other world tempos. This class emphasizes fitness, and the choreography is not complicated. You will move your body to the pulsating music while you tone and sculpt your body. It’s easy, aerobic, and makes anyone looks positively EXCELLENT!

Join Janet Ackerman as she leads you through this fun filled effective dance fitness class. She brings a lifetime of passion, culture, and global professional experiences to everyone of her Zumbs classes. Every class feels like a party come join and you will see what I mean. You don’t even have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow her lead. It’s easy!

Class Starts Tuesday February 1st

Time: 10am

Location: Ebster Center Gymnasium; 404 West Trinity Place, Decatur GA. 30030

For questions concerning cost, contact: janet@zumbaatlanta.com

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