Clairemont Ave, Decatur GA (pic submitted by Marcia)

Stephanie at the Oakhurst Community Garden sends along this reminder…

Save the date! Decatur Farm to School Dine Out will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 5-9 p.m. Dine out at a select area restaurant that evening and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Decatur Farm to School (DF2S) to sustain its mission of integrating fresh, locally produced foods into the City of Decatur school community’s classrooms and cafeterias.  Participating restaurants include Brick Store Pub, Iberian Pig, Cakes & Ale, The Yogurt Tap, Leon’s Full Service, The Square Pub, Universal Joint, Steinbeck’s, Farm Burger, McGowan’s Oakhurst Pub, Sapori di Napoli, and Mac McGee. 

New this year is a raffle with great prizes from Riverview Farms and more.  Tickets will be sold during the Dine Out and winners will be contacted after the event.  Funds raised will go toward supporting teacher workshops, kitchen trainings for our cafeteria partners, classroom and garden projects, and student taste tests.   Please spread the word and be sure to take family, neighbors, and friends out for a nice evening to celebrate a great cause, support our local businesses, and enjoy delicious food.  DF2S is a branch of the Wylde Center, formerly the Oakhurst Garden Community Project. Visit us at www.decaturfarmtoschool.org.

From Be Active Decatur…

Adair Dog Park Meeting

Wednesday, February 1, 6:30pm at the Beacon Hill Complex -430 W. Trinity Place (Behind the Police Department)

Decatur Active Living will host a dog park meeting to discuss the following items:

• review and have a discussion about exercise equipment and park amenities
• erosion issues and possible solutions
• dog festival ideas

For more information contact Gregory White, Active Living Director at 404-377-0494 or greg.white@decaturga.com

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Maps courtesy of MANA