Staying Active in Decatur
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.
May 25, 2012 Leave a comment
Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend and plan to visit City of Decatur pools. The City of Decatur has three outdoor facilities and beat the heat by cooling off at McKoy, Glenlake or Ebster Pool. Pools are open May 26- September 3. For more information about group lessons, private lessons or pool rentals call (404)-377-7231.
Memorial Day Weekend Hours
Glenlake Pool 10am-6pm (404) 378-7671
Ebster Pool 10am-5pm (404) 378-4303
McKoy Pool 10am-6pm (404) 378-8084
May 23, 2012 Leave a comment
On Tuesday afternoon I had the opportunity to visit the construction site at Decatur Recreation Center to find the construction crew preparing to install the rainharvest system on site. Two 1,700 gallon in-ground rainwater collection systems will be on site to store collected rainwater that will be used for irrigation. See pictures below of the tanks and construction. Construction at Decatur Recreation Center is moving along and anticipated completion is January 2013.
May 21, 2012 1 Comment
Are you keeping a food and fitness journal? Writing down your daily meals and exercise can help you stay accountable for your actions. You can also use your journal to see what strategies have worked for you and where there’s room for improvement.
Start a daily journal this Monday. Check in each week to see how your food and fitness choices impacted your weight, stamina and mental well being. Then consider what you can do to stay successful. Have fun with journaling by using an online tool, smart phone app. attractive notebook or reward stickers!
May 16, 2012 Leave a comment
For the first time in school history the Decatur High Boys Lacrosse Team has reached the semi-finals of the state lacrosse tournament. Decatur (14-5) will play Pope (14-3-1) in the historical game tonight. The game starts at 7:30pm at the Bulldog Stadium. Admission is $7 per person. Many of the young men have played together since the youth program began at Decatur Active Living in 2003. Decatur fans come out and support the team as they make history. Go Bulldogs!
May 15, 2012 Leave a comment
Saturday, May 19th is National Kids to Park Day. Enjoy your day at one of the City of Decatur’s great parks!
Ride your bicycle to McKoy Park between 10am and 1pm for Bicycle Registration and learn some bike safety skills from Decatur Active Living Director Greg White. We will block off the upper parking lot to provide lots of bike riding space. Decatur Police will be on hand to register your bike in the event that it is lost or stolen.
In the evening, join us at Beacon Hill Center for the first annual Great Fitness Jump Tournament which begins with a jumping demonstration at 5pm. Following the demonstration watch jump ropers compete in several categories.
Enjoy a great day in a Decatur City Park: take a picnic, play on the playground, bring a ball and shoot some hoops, or simply bring your favorite book and read in the sunshine.
See you at the park!
May 14, 2012 1 Comment
The week of May 14 – 18th is National Bike to Work Week. The City of Decatur is participating in Bike to Work Day this coming Friday, May 18th with an energizer station at Decatur Bikes.
Plan to ride your bike to work and stop by Decatur Bikes located at 252 West Ponce de Leon Avenue between 7 and 10am to grab a complimentary cup of coffee and some pastry.
For more information on National Bike Month, visit the Atlanta Bicyle Coalition’s website here.
The Decatur Bike to Work Day event is sponsored by Decatur Bikes, Decatur Active Living, Dancing Goats Coffee and Sawicki’s.
Cheryl Burnette
Greg White
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Lee Williams
Stacy Green
