Kerry writes in…

The Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Café is slated for Friday, December 6  from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturday, December 7  from 10 am to 8 pm at Clairemont Elementary School, located at 155 Erie Avenue, less than a mile from downtown Decatur.

Now in its 22nd year, the Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe offers a local alternative to crowded shopping malls and big box stores as Clairemont Elementary School transforms into a festive market, boasting nearly 100 local and national artisans. Featuring handmade jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery and more, this holiday market offers unique gifts for everyone on your list.

The event also hosts a well-stocked cafe, featuring homemade soups and decadent desserts from local eateries. Local musicians and carolers will be on hand to add holiday cheer. If you’re shopping with children in tow, kindergarteners and older can join in the fun on Saturday afternoon  from 1pm to 5 pm with art activities provided by Color Wheel Studios.

The Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe is more than just an ordinary craft market, but also a way for the community to support local students. Proceeds from the Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe go directly to support learning for the students of Clairemont Elementary School.

For more information, please visit www.DecaturHolidayMarketplace.com or join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DecaturHolidayMarketplace.

Anne sends in the details about Clairemont Elementary’s 18th Annual Holiday Marketplace and Cafe, which starts TOMORROW!

The 2009 Decatur Holiday Marketplace and Cafe will take place Friday, December 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in conjunction with the Decatur Tour of Homes. As always, it will be held at Clairemont Elementary School, located at 155 Erie Avenue in Decatur.

During two days in December, this quaint City of Decatur public elementary school transforms into a lively and festive market where more than 90 local and national artists exhibit their wares. Enjoy Decatur’s holiday spirit while shopping for unique handmade gifts, paintings, glass art, jewelry, pottery and much more. Be sure to stop by the cafe for mouthwatering homemade soups and decadent desserts, as well as toe-tapping tunes performed live by local musicians and carolers.

This is a not-to-be-missed occasion for many Atlanta and Decatur area residents, and a perfect kick-off to the holiday season. Whether it’s your palette or palate that needs pleasing, you’ll satisfy both at the Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe! Admission is free, and all proceeds benefit Clairemont Elementary School programs.

For more information, please visit www.DecaturHolidayMarketplace.com.