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May 26, 2012 Leave a comment
Decatur residents your safety and health are our top concerns. The Glenlake pool is closed due to filtering and equipment issues. The pool management company and the City of Decatur have been working diligently for the last 48 hours to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the interim please visit the two City of Decatur pools at McKoy or Ebster. We hope to have Glenlake pool open as soon as possible and will post updates.
May 25, 2012 Leave a comment
Saturday, May 26 10am-2pm First Baptist Church of Decatur (308 Clairemont Ave)
The Decatur Kids/Teen Arts Festival returns again this year to the spacious front lawn of the Decatur First Baptist Church on Clairemont. Children 0-13 can enjoy activities that include arts and crafts, a rock wall, inflatables, balloon designs, music and more! In true Decatur tradition, the day starts with a Wacky Parade, Lineup begins at 9;40am at the corner of Commerce Drive and Church Street. Decorate your stroller, wagon, bike and your family to show off your creative spirit.
Bike Valet
May 26 and 27
New this year is free bike valet service. A valet attendant remains on duty to park and monitor bikes during the event. The Decatur Arts Festival worked with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition to provide this service. The bike valet service is sponsored by Bicycle South and the City of Decatur.
May 25, 2012 Leave a comment
On Friday, May 11th, at the 2012 Spring Commencement ceremony at UGA before 50,000 graduating seniors, families, faculty and the Govenor of Georgia, Active Living’s/DHS’s own Peter J. McDonald was the Student Commencement Speaker.
Peter played soccer for many years at Decatur Active Living and his mother Jill coached for several years in the fall and spring seasons. Peter graduated summa cum laude from the UGA Honors Program, presented an eloquent and inspiring talk, and gave a huge shout-out to his hometown of Decatur (with many loud responses from the crowd!), referring to his work at Children and Youth Services summer camp and the difference that can be made for at-risk youth.
Congratulations to Peter McDonald and his family. Decatur is proud of you and best wishes as you prepare to reach new milestones in life.
May 25, 2012 Leave a comment
Wednesday, May 30 1-8pm on the square
The City of Decatur will be a part of the Olympic Games on Wednesday, May 30 from 1-8pm on the square. The Olympics are coming to DeVry University her in Decatur! The Team USA Road to London tour is an extension o the partnership that DeVry has established with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). As we approach the Olympic Games (July 27-August 12) in London this summer, the USOC is bringing an interactive Olympic experience to our extended DeVry University communities.
Attendees will be able to interact with each other in a number of fun activities, meet U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls, and receive some USOC and DeVry University branded merchandise.
April 27, 2012 1 Comment
Decatur Recreation Center begins to come out of the ground and steel supports are beginning to shape the new facility. Construction highlights since January 2012:
Demolition- old plumbing, electrical, old bleacher frames, ceiling, social room removed, offices demolished.
Storm drainage
Elevator shaft complete
Steel support for the new walking track and new multi-use room on the library side.
New stair well casing
Plants have been removed from the front of the building
April 10, 2012 Leave a comment
Join us for the annual Earth Day Festival in Oakhurst on Sunday, April 22nd from 1 until 4pm. The event will be held in the Oakhurst Community Garden.
The event kicks off with an Earth Friendly Parade that begins at 12:30pm in Harmony Park. The Black Sheep Ensemble will be leading the parade and the community is invited to decorate their bikes, wagons or strollers and march along as the parade winds its way to the Garden. Parade participants are encouraged to dress up in their interpretation of Earth Day!
Enjoy the music of The TAASK, a youth band from the metro area from 1:45 – 2:30pm, then listen to Decatur’s own Wonder-Nerds from 2:45 – 3:40pm.
Author Cathy Kaemmerlen will be signing her latest book Buzz on Honeybees.
For more information, click here.
March 16, 2012 Leave a comment
Local Decatur scouts from Pack 134 took the initiative to clean up the debris located in the woody area behind Ebster field last Saturday. Pack 134 provided 13 young scouts along with 12 adults to clean the woody area. Pack 134 meets at First Baptist Church in Decatur. Items removed- bottles, tires, trash, oil cans and engine parts. The activity was coordinated through Active Living and the trash removed was brought to the recycling bins located at Beacon Hill Center. Congratulations to Pack 134 for carrying about the environment in Decatur. Pictures below are from the clean up last Saturday.
January 26, 2012 1 Comment
Decatur Recreation Center Construction enters week four and the process continues to be amazing. I had a chance to see some of the gym floor being cut out last week and I started to reflect on all of the community activities that Decatur Active Living has hosted. Check out the list below:
1. Decatur Youth and Adult Basketball Games
2. Senior Aerobics
3. Decatur High School Basketball Games
4. Country Dancers Jamboree
5. Nike Teen Women’s Summer League
6. Decatur High School Volleyball Games
7. Line Dancing Jamboree
8. City of Decatur Health Fair
9. Youth Sports Parent Meetings
10. Halloween Carnival
11. Summer Camp Staff Orientation
12. Family Reunions/Community Rentals
13. Playgroups
14. Decatur High School Baseball Practice (Rainy Days)
15. Lacrosse Practices
16. Children’s Arts Festival
17. Decatur Book Festival – Children’s Event
18. Book Signings- Little Shop of Stories
19. Atlanta Symphony
20. 2011 Ice Storm the gym was opened to residents to come out and play. Families and teens merged on the gym during those icy days.
21. Garage Sale
22. Mike Glenn Hearing Impaired Camp
23. Carter Wilson ” Fastbreak Basketball” Camp
24. Badminton Play
25. Table Tennis Play
January 18, 2012 Leave a comment
There’s no doubt that music and mood are closely related- that’s why lullabies exist! Listening to happy, upbeat tunes tends to make you more cheerful than when you listen to slow, sad music. Your emotional state plays a big role in how you perceive the world, so your favorite songs may actually help you have a more positive day.
Set yourself up for a better week this Monday by composing a CD or playlist of music that makes you smile or feel happy. Listen to your tunes if you feel blue, start stressing or just want to enjoy
November 28, 2011 1 Comment
Just because a food is branded as “low-fat” or “fat free” does not necessarily mean it’s a healthy choice. Check food labels to make sure fat hasn’t been replaced by unnecessary sugar, calories and artifiical flavorings. When in doubt, opt for whole foods instead.
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