UPDATE: Another pic – this time from Gary – of the damage outside of Snap Fitness in Oakhurst.  Multiple cars under trees.  Decatur commissioner Patti Garrett says that word is that these trees will be cut up tomorrow.

Kathy sent in a couple pics of the damage from trees down at the Solarium in Oakhurst.  One more after the jump.

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Decatur residents (and DM readers) Joe Mattern and Michelle Adams have spearheaded a great new Decatur event that’s bound to be the talk of the town!

Have fun, meet other Decatur Metro folks and support DM’s Decatur Education Foundation laptop drive and other “Tools For Success” initiatives – all in one great event!

Decatur Adult Prom 2011 is a charity fund-raising dance to be held on Friday, May 20 from 8p-Midnight at the Solarium in Oakhurst.  It’s like a flashback to your high-school prom, only this time it’s only for adults. Disco ball, DJ, Victory Beer, Prom Punch and soda, light snacks, lovely Prom decor, the opportunity to dress up in whatever prom gear you please and a great time await all attendees!

If you had a bad time at your original prom, or didn’t go, Decatur Adult Prom 2011 is the ultimate do-over.  If you enjoyed your high-school prom, then come and relive those good times all over again. We’re going to turn back the clock for one night only, and it will be EPIC. So, put on your best Prom duds and your dancing shoes, because we are gonna party like it’s 2011…or 1993, or whatever year you think is most appropriate. And the best part is that the profits go to the Decatur Education Foundation’s laptop drive and other “Tools For Success” initiatives!

Tickets are $40 each, including two drink tickets, and can be purchased right on Decatur Metro! (See below). Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase at $5 each at the event.

Special thanks to our initial sponsors Lampe-Farley, who created our great logo, and Victory Brewing, who will be providing beer for the event. Thanks also to our initial Prom Committee Members: Joe Mattern & Michelle Adams, Katherine Whan & Bradley Smith, Kyle Williams & Larry Kosten, Anna Mirk, and Kristin Leydig Bryant.

To purchase tickets, click “Buy Now” below.  Be sure to enter your full name when purchasing tickets; there will be a guest list at the door.   As is always the case with Paypal, you don’t need an account to pay – just a credit card. Just use the “Don’t have a Paypal account?” link-option. (Note: DM is processing all payments for the event this year, so though all proceeds benefit the DEF, tickets are not tax deductible this time around).

Buy your tickets soon as there are only a finite number available!

Craig writes in…

The 7th Annual Solarium Patio Party

We look forward to seeing you at the Solarium Patio Party this Sunday from 5:00-8:00 PM. It’s a bargain at twice the price – live music from the Dammages, terrific catered food, cold beer and wine, kids’ activities and refreshments, our best raffle ever, and an exciting live auction of one-of-a-kind rain barrels, mailboxes, and birdhouses. Have a good time with your neighbors and friends, and support the Solarium. If you haven’t purchased tickets yet, don’t forget you can save $5/person if you buy in advance. ($15 now, $20 at the door, kids under 12 admitted free)

Get your tix online at xorbia.com/tickets/patioparty/

The Solarium – 321 West Hill Street Decatur, GA 30030

Rebecca writes in…

Roxie Watson plays this FREE family-friendly event!

Something for the entire family – Music, kids’ activities and art, auctions, beer and wine! Get unique gifts or pamper yourself with original art, handmade crafts and clothing, sumptuous food, luxuries, and travel…Sunday, April 18th, from 3pm to 6pm at the historic Solarium in Oakhurst Village – Decatur, GA. For more info, visit www.oakhurstcoop.com.

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The founder of “Nurture Decatur”, Andrea Andrade sends in the details of a new lecture series launching at the Solarium in Oakhurst this evening.  Andrea reports that as of this morning there are still seats available for tonight.

Here’s the lowdown…

Nurture Decatur Presents Natural Family Living Series

Nurture Decatur is a new resource for parents who seek to make informed choices as they create a whole, healthy family environment. A free lecture series to be hosted this fall at the Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite (321 West Hill Street) will bring together parents in the community to learn about and discuss ideas related to natural family living. Some lecture topics include cloth diapering, babywearing, doulas, cesarean awareness, and homeschooling, to name a few. Nurture Decatur hopes to raise community awareness about natural family living and to forge new bonds between families through discussion, personal interaction and, in some cases, demonstrations of how to apply these values and ideas in their own lives.

Details about October’s lectures, the first two of six total, are below. Please be aware that lectures are limited to 30 attendees. Reserve your space now at www.nurturedecatur.org, or send an email containing your name and lecture date to nurturedecatur@gmail.com.

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