Author: Patti Garrett

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Spring Cleaning!

NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP DAYS ARE HERE!

The City of Decatur Public Works department is gearing up for the 2018 Neighborhood Cleanup days.

The City offer these days once a year to help residents dispose of bulky items that don’t easily fit into Pay-As-You-Throw bags. Each street in the city is assigned to a Saturday between March and June. Dates for the 2018 event are now available:

http://www.decaturga.com/home/showdocument?id=11176

All items to be collected should be placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m. This ensures that we do not have to rerun routes for late set-outs. Collections run until 3:30 p.m., or until finished, whichever is sooner.

Acceptable Items
• Yard trimmings 
• Building materials (not from the work of private contractors) 
• Tires 
• Furniture 
• Appliances (not containing Freon) 
• Trash that won’t fit into pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bags

Materials we will not collect
• Liquids 
• Dirt 
• Bricks 
• Blocks 
• Stone, rocks, or concrete 
• Motor vehicle batteries or parts
• Trees (removed by contractor)

Speaking of spring cleaning, the City street sweeping schedule can be found here:

http://www.decaturga.com/city-government/city-departments/public-works/street-cleaning-schedule

Find your street and tell your neighbors so street parking will be minimal on those days.

And one more important recycling/clean up event:

Electronics Recycling, styrofoam recycling and document shredding

Saturday April 28; 9am-1pm

Decatur Public Works

Details here:

http://www.decaturga.com/city-government/city-departments/public-works/electronics-recycling-day-with-styrofoam-recycling-and-paper-shredding

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Feb 7: Art at Steinbeck’s

On Wednesday, February 7th Steinbeck’s will open its doors to some of our favorite local artists to hang some of their work. We asked them to share their vision of the pub and then show it off to our regulars. There will be snacks and bubbles as you peruse the show! Pieces by Deborah Sosower, Jamie Milburn, Christine Tyler, Jeff Shipman, Julie Odom, Ross Brandt, & Dirk Hays.
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DHS Performs! Spring Performances

The shows go on at Decatur High School this spring!  

 

Grease (Mar 15-25) Get out your pedal pushers and hair gel – Grease is coming to Decatur! Tickets available for purchase on January 15that DHSPerforms.com.

 

Decatur Idol (Date TBD) At this signature fundraising event, student singers bring down the house as they vie for audience and judges’ votes, leading to the top spot and $200 in cash prizes. 

Musical Theater Ensemble Spring Revue (Apr 27-28) A revue that highlights some of the best, and most beloved songs and dances from some of your favorite Broadway musicals – and even some you may not have heard of before.

Chorus Spring Concert (May 15) The 160-member DHS Men’s and Women’s Choruses present an end-of-year concert of choral music on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm in the DHS PAC. 

 

Visit DHSPerforms.com for the latest updates and tickets.

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New in Decatur: Decatur Buskers Program

Bring music, magic, dancing, and fun to the streets of Decatur! Decatur’s busking program encourages street performers and emerging artists to showcase their talents and contribute to a lively street culture in our community.

Just a few requirements…

  • A permit is required to participate. Good news: it’s free! Fill out an application and deliver it in person to Decatur Arts Alliance headquarters at 113 Clairemont Ave. (The Arts Alliance shares space with the Decatur Visitors Center, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.) We will take your photo, so look sharp (unless that’s not your thing). We’ll take a new photo every year.
    – Permits are valid for one month, renewable on the first of each month
    – Permits issued after the first are valid for the remainder of that month
    – Permits are not transferable
  • Performers can collect tips, but cannot directly solicit for tips. Put out a jar or open your case and add a small sign if you like, but don’t ask people for payment.
  • If there’s another performer nearby, make your separation at least 20 feet.
  • And be a good neighbor! Please don’t stand too close to building entrances or crosswalks, avoid using amplifiers, and follow the city’s safety guidelines.

Download and print your free application: http://decaturartsalliance.org/decatur-buskers-program/ See you on the sidewalks!

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Feb 9: Decatur Arts Alliance Night

Friday, Feb 9; 6-9pm

Decatur Arts Alliance Night
Friday, Feb. 9
6-9 pm
at Decatur Glassblowing
250 Freeman St.
Decatur, GA 30030

 Join us for the 4th Annual DAA night at Decatur Glassblowing! Need to renew your membership? It is a great time to join or renew your membership and be a part of the Decatur Arts Alliance! Glassblowing demonstrations, a taco bar, awesome DJ, and door prizes – don’t miss it! This is event is free and open to the community.

http://decaturartsalliance.org/decatur-arts-alliance-night-decatur-glassblowing/