Team Decatur and Get Active Atlanta Kickoff Next Tuesday!

July 17, 2012 by 1 Comment

Join Decatur Active Living for the Team Decatur and Get Active Atlanta Kickoff on Tuesday, July 24 from 6-8pm in Harmony Park. Mayor Bill Floyd will give the official welcome and Olympian Jeff Galloway will be on hand to talk about the benefits of leading an active lifestyle. Doc Broc will be there too!

Visit the Health and Fitness Expo and learn about leading a healthy lifestyle from local businesses. There will be drawings throughout the evening for chances to win prizes such as gift certificates for fitness and swim classes. Join in as instructors demonstrate Jazzercise, African Dance and more.

New this year! Ride your bicycle to the event and have it registerd by the Decatur Police Department. This will aid in its safe return if it is recovered after being lost or stolen.

Learn about Team Decatur and meet your team mates.

Be sure to stop by one of the great restaurants in Oakhurst before or after the Kickoff Event to enjoy a tasty dinner.

Team Decatur is sponsored by the City of Decatur, the Decatur Business Association, Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program, DeKalb Medical Center, Dynamo Swim Club, Adams Realtors, CORE Body Decatur, UJoint, Vision Properties, One Step At A Time and the Courtyard Marriott.

For more information visit www.decaturga.com/teamdecatur or contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com or call 678-553-6541.

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Postal Service’s Bicycling Stamps Promote Healthy Lifestyle

July 5, 2012 by Leave a comment

One of the nation’s most popular outdoor activities gets its stamp of approval from the U.S. Postal Service with the issuance of the Bicycling Forever stamps.  The four stamps feature a young child just learning  to ride with training wheels, a commuter pedaling to work, a road racer intent on the finish line and an airborne BMX rider. 

Decatur is a bike friendly community so Decatur bikers obtain your bicycling stamp today.  Please visit your local post office or the stamps can be purchased online at usps.com/shop.

Cycling Benefits

Bicycling is an efficient  and affordable means of transportation.

Cycling reduces Obesity, Heart Disease, Improves Muscle Tone and Strength

Recent surveys indicate that Americans enjoy billions of bike rides a year

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New Sprinkler System Being Installed at Decatur Recreation Center

July 2, 2012 by 2 Comments

Construction continues to make progress at Decatur Recreation Center and during my visit to the construction site the following pictures were captured as the new sprinkler system was being installed in the multi-purpose room.  The new sprinkler system has been installed in the gym area and downstairs area.  For construction updates continue to visit Be Active Decatur.com

  

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Michael Harbin, Team Decatur and Staying Hydrated…

June 29, 2012 by Leave a comment

Decatur Active Living Board Member Michael Harbin is being featured in an article on the Decatur/Avondale Patch. Michael has been the driving force behind Team Decatur and we are very proud of him. Read all about his many volunteer activities here.

Thanks to all the Team Decatur folks and other members of the community that came out for the 11 Alive broadcast from the MARTA Plaza this morning. I hear there was a great crowd and lots of Team Decatur shirts.

Have a great weekend and stay hydrated. You can read some tips for staying hydrated here.

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It’s Hot Out There!

June 29, 2012 by Leave a comment

With forecasted temperatures reaching above 100* this weekend, several City of Decatur locations have been designated as cooling centers:

Friday- June 29, 2012 between the hours of 12 noon-5pm

  • Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St., Commission Room  

Friday-Sunday, June 29, June 30 and July 1, 2012 between the hours of 12 noon -5pm

  • Ebster Recreation Center, 430 W. Trinity Place- Theater 
  • Fire Station One, 230 E. Trinity Place- Training Room
  • Decatur Police Department, 420 W. Trinity Place- Lobby

The Decatur Fire Department will have a limited number of “Box Fans” to distribute to those who demonstrate a need. Contact the Decatur Fire Department at 404-373-5092 for more information.

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Team Decatur Night

June 27, 2012 by Leave a comment

Team Decatur Night at Sapori di Napoli was loads of fun. We had 30 team members participate and everyone enjoyed themselves, ate pizza, and made some new friends. If you missed the fun, not to worry – we will have some more Team Decatur nights throughout the year.

We would love it if you went to our Facebook page and “liked” us, as well as see more Team Decatur photos.

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Team Decatur Night at Sapori di Napoli

June 21, 2012 by Leave a comment

What fun! Meet other Team Decatur members at Sapori di Napoli on Tuesday, June 26 from 6 – 9pm and enjoy casual Italian dining and a discount! Wear your Team Decatur shirt and receive a coupon for a 20% discount to enjoy that evening. OR show proof that you have registered for the KP Corporate Run/Walk 2012 with Team Decatur by bringing your confirmation email. Haven’t joined Team Decatur yet? It’s not too late. Click here for more information and to register to participate in this year’s event.

Team members Michael Harbin and Carolyn Train will greet you when you arrive and give you a Team Decatur 20% off coupon to take to the counter when you order. Please RSVP to mharbin9@gmail.com so we will know how many people to expect.

We encourage you to walk or bike, but if not possible, there is free parking in the DeKalb County deck located at the corner of Trinity Place and Commerce Drive after 6pm. There are also a few frre parking spaces to the side of the restaurant.

Sapori de Napoli is located at 314 Church Street.

See you on Tuesday!

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Active Living Sport Camps Kickoff with a Blast

June 8, 2012 by Leave a comment

Decatur Active Living Sport Camps kicked off with rainy weather on Monday but sunshine on Friday.  Decatur Active Living offered a variety of camps this week- Skate  McKoy, Softball Camp, Lacrosse Camp and Baseball Camp. Special thanks to our instructors this week Paul Kennedy, Don  Rigger, Gary Anderson and Eddie Fowlkes for teaching the fundamentals and character to our young participants.  During the week at Lacrosse Camp it was exciting to see former Decatur High School students and current players giving back to the Decatur community.  Get active and join the fun at Decatur Active Living Sport Camps.  For more information visit www.decaturga.com

Pictures of campers doing the week below at Skate McKoy and Lacrosse Camp:

 

       

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Glenlake Pool Will Open Today at 5pm

May 31, 2012 by 2 Comments

Decatur residents Glenlake Pool will open today at 5pm and resume regular scheduled hours tomorrow.  Dynamo Pools has installed 8,000 lbs of White Filter Sand for Pool Water Filtration.  Special thank you to Dynamo Pools for the quick repair on the filtering system. For additional aquatic information please call 404-377-7231 or www.decaturga.com

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Glenlake Pool Closed for Repairs- May 31 and June 1

May 30, 2012 by Leave a comment

Decatur residents Glenlake Pool will be closed on Thursday, May 31 and Friday, June 1 for repairs on the filtering system (removing the old sand and adding new sand to the filter).  In the interim please visit the two City of Decatur pools at McKoy or Ebster.  Glenlake Pool will reopen on Saturday, June 2 from 10am-6pm.  For additiona aquatic information please call 404-377-7231 or visit www.decaturga.com  

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