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Terrific Thursdays in Decatur – Participating shops and restaurants stay open until at least 9 p.m. on Thursdays in December and offer a variety of specials, open houses, discounts and refreshments to appeal to holiday shoppers. The extended hours allow more time for folks to shop after work and to come from other areas of metro Atlanta.
‘Decatur Kids Sing’ CD Now Available for Purchase Eddie’s Attic was rockin’ to the songs of Decatur’s after-school children as they performed tunes from the first Decatur Kids Sing CD release party. The children participating in this music activity attend City of Decatur schools and range in age from kindergarten to middle school. The CD includes sing-along family music with familiar tunes and whimsical, kid-created lyrics like “I Love Chicken Wings” and “Ain’t No Bugs on Me.” Eric Litwin, an award-winning Atlanta musician and music producer, taught students in each of the Decatur after-school programs about imagery, meter and rhyme, as well as tone, tempo and timing, and how to write their own lyrics. The CD was recorded live at Eddie’s Attic by Shalom Aberle. Eric sang with the children and played guitar, banjo and mandolin, accompanied by Michael Levine on bass and guitar. Lampe-Farley Communications provided the bright, kid-friendly CD cover and label. Decatur Kids Sing Folk Songs with Mr. Eric can be purchased at The Seventeen Steps, Decatur CD, Intown Ace Hardware, Roly Poly, Little Shop of Stories and MoJo Pizza. Or you can order the CD by calling Decatur Rec, 404-377-0494. Your purchase will benefit Decatur after-school programs.
Happy Face Yoga Classes Offered One-hour classes will meet once a week for six weeks at various locations. Information on the muscles of the face, vitamins and other aspects of facial care will be discussed.
Lisa Lovvorn Named YMCA Volunteer of the Year Lovvorn began volunteering three years after joining the YMCA where she is a fitness instructor. Lovvorn spearheaded a four-mile run this summer to raise money for Decatur resident Laura Peyton, who suffered a tragic injury and leg amputation. The event raised more than $60,000.
J. Christopher’s Serves Breakfast and Lunch Founded in 1996, with several locations around Atlanta, J. Christopher’s recently opened in the Wachovia Bank Building, 250 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. The restaurant has a large patio with a fountain. It is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast items are available all day. Lunch items include a variety of sandwiches, salads and burgers. For information call 404-378-2662 or email decatur@jchristophers.com. Decatur School of Ballet Goes to NYC The dancers auditioned last summer at the Fox Theatre and took part in a five-day program that prepared them for the parade. The children in Give Me a Drum! represented the clowns, balloon handlers, the marching bands, the Macy’s stars and those terrific tappers who danced their way down the parade route.
Eddie’s Attic Presents Acoustic Jam The jam has recorded more than 80 hours of music and recently celebrated its six-month anniversary. Freireich welcomes players from all genres, styles and skill levels. The players join the stage at random and the music simply begins. Guest performers will include Elizabeth Elkins on Dec. 5 and Mathew Kahler on Dec. 19. The All American Open Jam is sponsored by Hennepin beer, Friendly Records, and Eclipse Audio. For more information about AAOJ, contact Garrett Freireich, aaoj_@hotmail.com, or visit www.myspace.com/aaoj.
Short & Sweet Studios Teams Up
with Greg Hall Productions The production team has 60+ years’ combined experience in television and video production, from commercials to corporate videos to documentaries – and of course, movies starring your dog or your baby. Short & Sweet Studios is at 409 Mead Rd. For more information, contact Susan or Julie, 404-377-1285.
Oakhurst Garden Offers Healthy Kids Cookbook The cookbook offers 23 healthy, kid-tested recipes created with fresh produce that can be grown locally, from Zambian collards and sweet potato chips to salsa and zucchini bread. A few copies of the cookbook are available for purchase at $15 each. For information contact Stephanie Van Parys, svanparys@hotmail.com, or 404-377-8675.
Decatur Chick-fil-A Works Toward Symbol of Success Award Opening just 18 months ago at the corner of E. Trinity Place and N. McDonough Street, Decatur’s Chick-fil-A credits community support and loyalty for putting it on track for the award. Only a handful of Chick-fil-A restaurants in the nation have come close to this accomplishment. Of the 1,270 Chick-fil-A stores in the United States, only 157 are on track for the award, and Decatur’s Chick-fil-A is among them. It is also one of only 10 stores in the state likely to win the award. C.O.W. Holiday Program. Chick-fil-A is implementing the C.O.W. (Communities Offering Warmwishes) holiday program to help families during the holidays. The goal is to put a Chick-fil-A boxed meal into the hands of 2,000 needy people this holiday season. Individuals, churches, and businesses can sponsor meals for different charitable organizations. Each meal voucher is $5 and is good for one complete meal consisting of a Chick-fil-A sandwich, potato chips, brownie and sweet tea. The normal price on a boxed meal is $6.45. You can purchase one or 1,000 vouchers. Vouchers can be purchased at Chick-fil-A Decatur, Decatur First Bank, or the Wachovia Decatur branch. Chick-fil-A will partner with Decatur Cooperative Ministries to distribute the boxes to needy families. Contact Cristina Crays, 678-524-0671, or ccrays@bellsouth.net if you would like to participate in the C.O.W. holiday program, or if you have ideas to move this program forward.
Robinson Joins Adams Commercial Realtors Adams Commercial Realtors specializes in selling intown commercial real estate. The firm has offices in historic Grant Park and on the square in Decatur. For more information, call 404-688-1222 or visit www.adamscre.com.
Little Shop Launches Moi & Marie Antoinette Moi & Marie Antoinette reveals a rarely seen side of the French queen – that of a young girl seeking true happiness and the playful dog who helped her rediscover it. Pet-friendly Little Shop of Stories welcomed pugs from the Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption (www.rescuepug.com) to the launch party.
MLK Jr. Service Project Calling All Volunteers Roofers, plumbers and carpenters who can donate their time and expertise are especially needed this year. The food committee is soliciting donations of sandwiches, drinks and homemade desserts to feed the hungry volunteers. Volunteers with gardening talents are needed to lead simple gardening projects. Skilled tradespersons, food service businesses, and those who care about the senior citizens in Decatur should consider volunteering for or donating to this worthy project. This year, volunteers will work at houses all day Saturday and Monday, with a half-day of work on Sunday afternoon. The traditional celebration barbecue will occur on Monday evening. The MLK Jr. Service Project is sponsored by the Decatur Preservation Alliance. To donate please contact Kimberly Fulghum, kimberly@decaturpreservationalliance.org, 404-371-4444. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lee Ann Harvey, 678-553-6548, or laharvey@decaturga.com. Garden View Massage Offers ‘The Wellness Pass’ The Wellness Pass can be purchased online at www.gardenviewmassage.com, or by calling 404-377-9854. Garden View Massage is at 215 Church St., suite 109, next door to Twain’s.
Bundschu Named CSD Teacher of the Year
MORE NEWS Did you know that Badda Bing has re-opened at 406 Church St.? Stop by and take home something delicious for lunch or dinner. They also do catering. Call 404-373-4500 for information. Remember to check out Mental Stimulation in its new home at 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite F-1 (midway between Café Lily and Natalie’s Fish House). They offer new and used books, films and cool toys. Call 404-378-4113 or 404-377-5620, or visit www.mentalstimulation.biz. Adams Realtors announces the addition of Marjory Greenbaum as a sales associate in the Decatur office. Prior to her career in real estate, Marjory worked in public broadcasting for 15 years. Most recently she was a documentary producer and radio show producer for WABE, Public Broadcasting Atlanta, and producer of the “Between the Lines” show.
News: November 2006 |
