City of Decatur Pool Passes On Sale Now!

The 2010 City of Decatur pool passes have arrived and are on sale at Glenlake Tennis Center and the Decatur Recreation Center. For City of Decatur Residents the price for a family pass is $125 for up to 5 people while the price for non-residents is $175. Get yours today.

Decatur Active Living Neighborhood Softball Tournament

NEIGHBORHOOD
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, May 8
Games will begin at 10:00am
All games will be played at McKoy Park
1006 Adams Street

General Rules

1. Single elimination tournament.
2. A team must have four females on the field at all time.
3. Only one male player will be permitted in the pitcher-catcher combination.
4. Teams must arrange their batting order with at least one female batting between two males.
5. Walks-If a male player is walked, the next female batter will automatically have the option to walk or hit away.


Come play with your neighbors and meet citizens from the greater Decatur area.
For more information contact
Lindsey Struck 678-553-6550
Lee Williams 678-553-6551
For more information contact

Glenlake Tennis Center Renovation

All of the net posts are currently being removed at Glenlake Tennis Center. The lights will be coming down tomorrow. Glenlake's courts will be closed until June 5th 2010, but there may be availability at Scott Park or Oakhurst. Call 404-377-7231 with any questions or stay tuned to the blog. It will be updated regularly.

Earth Day in Decatur 2010

A special thank you to all of the Decatur Earth Day 2010 volunteers and participants for taking yet another step towards the goals of making energy and wildlife conservation, recycling, and active living essential parts of our daily lives.

Earth Day in Decatur

When: Sunday April 18, 2010 from 1-4 pm

Location: Oakhurst Community Gardern

435 Oakview Rd

Decatur, GA 30030

Cost: Free (Rain or Shine)

12:30 - Earth Day Parade begins in Harmony Park

1-4pm - kids crafts, music, cake storytelling, raptors, and an Earth Day T-shirt will be awarded to a lucky winner. There will also be Earth-friendly vendors and information booths.

For more information visit http://www.oakhurstgarden.org/

April 12 - Decatur's Cultural Arts Master Plan

http://www.decaturga.com/com_artsplan.aspx

Decatur's Cultural Arts Master Plan process began in November. It will include an inventory of existing cultural arts facilities, programs, and public art located throughout the city, identification of program and facility needs, and recommendations for partnerships to meet those needs.

Take Our Survey! Please take a minute to complete our online survey and give us your views on the cultural arts in Decatur.The survey will only take ten minutes and we would love to have you join the conversation!
>Cultural Arts Survey

CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity Website

CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Website

NEW! Healthy Weight
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn't just about a "diet" or "program". It is part of an ongoing lifestyle that you can adopt now and stay with for years to come. more on healthy weight

Nutrition
Proper nutrition is critical to good health. But identifying which foods you need for a healthy diet can be challenging. These resources can help you get started. more on nutrition

Physical Activity
Regular physical activity reduces the risk for many diseases, helps control weight, and strengthens muscles, bones, and joints. more on physical activity

Overweight and Obesity
Increases in obesity — among both adults and children — have prompted concern about the implications for Americans' health. more on overweight and obesity

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For Everyone:

• Healthy Weight

• BMI - Body Mass Index

• Nutrition

• Physical Activity

• Fruits and Veggies Matter