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PushPush Theater, located in East Decatur Station, is currently accepting enrollment for their June and July summer theater camps. The camps will focus on a classic text and will use theater, film and improv to enhance participants’ imagination, communication, confidence and collaboration skills. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tennessee Williams, this year’s program will include an adaptation of one of his classic works. Each camp will culminate in a lively public performance.

Dates:
Camp One: June 13 – July 1, 2011
Camp Two: July 11 – July 29, 2011

Ages: 8 – 12 and Teens 13+ (participating separately)

Visit www.pushpushtheater.com or email pushpushtheater@gmail.com for more information.

On Saturday, March 19, 2011, the City of Decatur, in partnership with the Georgia Historic Preservation Division and the DeKalb History Center, will hold the third annual Decatur Old House Fair. This day-long celebration features new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials, and quality services for owners of older homes. Homeowners attend how-to seminars and workshops on restoring old windows, historic landscapes, researching an old house, kitchen and bath ideas, energy efficiency, and much more. The Fair also includes a large exhibit hall of professionals, retailers, and suppliers specializing in home improvement, historic preservation, and interior furnishings.

Exhibit area opens at 9 a.m.; seminars begin at 10 a.m. Topics include:

Ranch Houses in Georgia and DeKalb County-Iconic or Ordinary?
Researching Your Old House/What Style is Your Home (Bring Pictures!)
Energy Efficiency in Old Homes
Wood Window Workshop
Maintaining Your Old Home
“Greening” Your Old House
Plaster and Paint
Creating 20th Century Landscapes
Creating Historic Interiors in a Modern World
Understanding Wood Floors and Wood Details in Older Homes
Kitchen and Bath Solutions for Older Homes
Ask Bill! Q &A on Older Home Dilemmas
Working with an Architect and Design Solutions for Additions and New Construction in Historic Neighborhoods
Storm Windows for Old Houses


The Decatur Old House Fair will be held on March 19, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Conference Plaza at 130 Clairemont Avenue in downtown Decatur. For a complete seminar schedule, exhibitor details, and ticket information, visit www.DecaturOldHouseFair.com. Tickets are $10 when purchased in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online or at select local establishments.

02.01.2011 — Water from an apparent water main break on Willivee Drive (near Willivee Place) in the University Heights neighborhood near Medlock Park is currently causing minor traffic problems as the water flows over the bridge spanning Peachtree Creek (by the trailhead to The Path). DeKalb Water has been notified and is responding. No word on whether the water main break will cause any problems for water service in the neighborhood.

Your vote can send Nick Edelstein & The Grooves – and you! – to Austin for SXSW

DECATUR, Ga. – Jan. 31, 2011 – Nick Edelstein’s funk-blues sextet from Decatur is one of six bands nationally to advance to the final round of the Shure SM58 Give It Voice Tour Competition, and the public will decide which band will play at the RedGorilla Music Fest in March during South by Southwest (SXSW), the music industry’s largest conference.

Following a rousing performance in Nashville on January 25, Nick Edelstein and his band, The Grooves was selected by judges to represent the Southeast region in the final round of voting to determine the national winner. They had previously received votes from more than 7,000 music lovers online, beating out dozens of other bands, to play in Nashville against two other regional finalists. Starting Feb. 4, the public can view performance footage of the six finalists playing live around the country and vote for the national winner. Every vote at http://giveitvoice.shure.com enters the voter to win a trip to Austin, TX for the festival as well. The public can vote and enter the sweepstakes once per day until Feb. 18.

Competition sponsors Shure, a leader in microphones and audio electronics, sent judges to Nashville and ranked Nick Edelstein the best of all competitors based on three criteria: (a) musical and vocal performance, (b) stage presence and (c) crowd engagement and response. In addition to Nick’s vocals and electric guitar, The Grooves includes horns, piano/organ, bass and drums. Edelstein, who is endorsed by Holland Guitars, has been playing in the Atlanta area for over 12 years, and resides in Decatur with his wife, professional photographer Sara Speert. Nick has opened for local legends Francine Reed and Mudcat, in addition to international artists such as Devon Allman. Nick has also shared the stage with renowned artists Kevn Kinney (Drivn’N’Cryin), Yonrico Scott (Derek Trucks), Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow) and more.

The national winner of the Shure SM58 Give it Voice Tour Competition will rock out at Austin’s RedGorilla Music Fest and win $10,000 worth of Shure gear. RedGorilla Music Fest is a free Austin, TX showcase that promotes independent music in all genres. Dedicated to helping artists further their careers, RedGorilla prides itself on creating the best experience possible for artists as well as their fans.

I’m a big fan of East Lake’s Neighbor in Need program. Each year this group helps low income, elderly people in the East Lake neighborhood who don’t have the resources to support themselves. Their most recent project was to help a couple in their 70s who got ripped off by roofing contractors. The NiNers took care of the roof and the mold that had grown as a result of the bad roof. Lots of their labor is done by volunteers (including local businesses that frequently step in to help out), but they still need funds to keep their work going. Even though East Lake is not in the 30033 area, it’s nearby and they are having a fundraiser this Saturday (10/9) at the East Lake Farmer’s Market (which I’m also a fan of!) to support their endeavors. Here’s the scoop:

We just finished a project on 2nd ave that set us back quite a bit! We re-roofed and guttered the house and we removed moldy mildewed sheetrock and insulation and re-insulated and rocked everything back. This couple is in their 70’s and got ripped by a roofer for OVER $8,000!!!!! Anyway, they are dry and the mold is gone, but we could use your support for the fundraiser this weekend as we are now getting into our no-heat season and expect lots of requests for help. There will be some GREAT Values on the Photos and the BBQ will be perfect for tailgating later on. Come out this weekend 9a-1p at the EFL Market!

Take Atlanta’s finest photographers and slather them in rich, smoky, BBQ sauce, throw in a side of Good Karma and what do you get???

It’s “P’s and Q’s” at the East Lake Farmers Market to benefit Neighbor In Need, Inc.

P’s for the Cities best Photographers donating their favorite prints in a silent auction. Your favorites like Hector Amador, Kathryn Kolb, David Knox, Kathy Wolfe, Stephen Lashley, James Robinson and East Lakes very own ROBIN HENSON and more. (thank you, thank you, thank you ROBIN for corralling these great Atlanta artists!) 100% of Proceeds benefit Neighbor In Need.

Q’s for that delicious BBQ from Decatur’s Community Que. By the plate for lunch or by the pound for later. Portion of sales supports Neighbor In Need.

The sweet, tangy fun happens 9a-1p. Silent auction closes at 12:30. Checks, cash and Paypal (credit cards) accepted for the auction.

Neighbor In Need, Inc is a 501(c) 3 Non-profit Corporation that helps low income, elderly homeowners in East Lake , Kirkwood and Edgewood make emergency home repairs.

www.neighborinneed.org

770-367-2471

The East Lake Farmers Market is located at the corner of 2nd and Hosea and is open Saturdays 9a-1p.

404-428-8017

Get the Tweets: @Elfmarket

Get the scoop: www.elfmarket.org

The Medlock neighborhood is having a Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, October 2nd from 9a to 2p with 16 locations and multiple families participating. Visit http://www.medlockpark.org for a map to the participating homes, which will be marked with signs and balloons. Come out and get some great bargains!

The Decatur Garden Tour takes place this weekend (Sept. 25th & 26th). Proceeds benefit the Oakhurst Community Garden and the Decatur Preservation Alliance. Nineteen gardens are on the tour and there will also be a marketplace (Sunday only) with related things you can buy. Advance tickets are $20 (day of tickets are $25) and are available at several area businesses. Get complete information at: decaturgardentour.com

Keep DeKalb Beautiful (KDB) is constantly striving to promote good environmental stewardship by providing a variety of events to better suit the needs of DeKalb County and its citizens. For that reason, KDB will host its first Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to noon at the DeKalb County Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Dr. in Decatur. [Download .pdf map to facility.] This event, sponsored by KDB and the DeKalb County Sanitation Division in partnership with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., will offer County residents an opportunity to dispose of their household hazardous wastes properly free of charge.

Household hazardous waste is classified as products that contain potentially dangerous chemicals and are no longer used. These products should not be mixed with regular trash and can be potentially harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. DeKalb encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to clear their homes of unneeded or unused household hazardous waste and to help keep county landfills and the environment safe for everyone.

The following are lists of items that will and will not be accepted at the event. Please make sure to bring only items on the items accepted list or you will be turned away.

Items accepted:

· Aerosols
· Mercury
· Batteries
· Adhesives
· Flammables
· Lawn-care products
· Automotive products
· Fluorescent bulbs
· Photo Chemicals
· Hobby and artists supplies
· Paints and paint-related products
· Cleaners and swimming pool chemicals

Items NOT accepted:

· Bio-hazardous/Bio-medical waste
· Agricultural waste
· Ammunition
· Explosives
· Pharmaceuticals
· Radioactive materials
· Non-hazardous waste

If you have questions about the event or would like to volunteer, please contact Keep DeKalb Beautiful at (404) 371 – 2654 or kdb@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Saturday, October 16th, 2010
12:00pm – 4:00pm
2015 Lawrenceville Highway

Enjoy live Bluegrass, chili, beer and soda, pony rides, kids’ crafts and riding demonstrations! Participate in the Silent Auction with fabulous equestrian and non-equestrian items!

Cover charge: $10 adults; $5 children ages 12-18. Children under 12 are free.

Go to: www.littlecreekfarmconservancy.org for more information about Little Creek Farm and supporting the LCF Conservancy

The mission of the non-profit Little Creek Farm Conservancy, Inc. is to promote the stewardship of Little Creek Farm for equine activities, including educational, environmental and recreational outreach programs for the general public. Membership is open to anyone with an appreciation for what horses can provide to enrich the lives of both riders and non-riders.

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 7pm
Medlock Elementary School Lawn

Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with your friends and neighbors! Disney/Pixar’s movie “Up” will be shown on the Medlock Elementary School lawn. Admission is free and snacks, dricks, and glow bands will be available for purchase.