New: Fencing Camp sponsored by Decatur Active Living!

New! Fencing Camp sponsored by Decatur Active Living!

Session I: June 7-11

Registration Deadline: 5/15

Session II: July 12-16

Registration Deadline: 6/22

For youth 8 to 18 yrs old.

9am - 12pm at Renfroe Middle.

Instructors: Brent Nieman and John Terris

Experience a safe and exciting introduction to the sport of fencing with foil, epee and saber. Participant will learn the history, footwork, and tactics of swordplay. All equipment and protective gear provided. Classes are taught by Brent Nieman, a fencer with more than 25 years experience, and John Terris, Moniteur d'Armes at the Atlanta Fencers Club and Head Coach of the Lassister High School Fencing Team. For more info., please contact Brent Nieman, brentnieman@gmail.com, 404-593-3135.

Why try Fencing?

http://www.classicalfencing.com/whystudy.php

Fun Fencing facts:

http://www.usfencing.org/pages/4641

Decatur High School Bulldog Booster Club - 17th Annual Decatur Bulldog Golf Tournament

Attention All Golfers and Bulldog Supporters!

The 17th Annual Decatur Bulldog Golf Tournament is set for Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Mystery Valley Golf Course!!! Tee off is 12:00. Range opens at 11:00. Lunch and barbecue follow.

For anyone who has not played in this, it is a blast! It is a great way to get to know many other Decatur parents, students, coaches and players and see your old friends. Whatever year you graduated, get more of your friends from that class to participate. We will have a prize for the graduating class with the most players! If we get 5-10 more foursomes and a few more sponsors, we could raise a record amount of money. We need golfers, sponsors and volunteers!

The range opens at 10:00. Shotgun Start is at Noon. The prices are the same this year, no increases. Registration is $150 per person. Hole sponsorships are $200. We will have sack lunches, hole in ones prizes including NEW=2 CARS, a barbecue after the round, plenty of beer and refreshments. This is the largest fundraiser for the Boosters all year.

Make checks payable to:
Decatur Bulldog Boosters
PO Box 3241
Decatur, GA 30031

Go ahead and send in your check now so it is not as hectic at registration the day of the tournament!

Remember: The Boosters raise money if folks decide not to play at the last minute, which always happens! At least they make their needed contribution!! We want you to show up, believe me, but the student-athletes need your help as well!

Reply to me at markewhatl@aol.com and let me know your plans! Feel free to call me at 770-673-2155 at work or my cell phone at 678-296-7984. I am happy to answer any questions.

Thanks and hit them straight!

Mark Whatley

DBB Golf Tournament Chair

Feb 23 Webinar - Connecting Safe Routes to School with Health

Connecting Safe Routes to School with Health

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/204342232
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) has the potential for catalyzing a substantial improvement in transportation’s effect on health. Over 50 million students and nearly 5 million teachers travel to school each day. Trips to school via walking or bicycling are on the decline. In 1969, 50% of children walked or bicycled to school, but by 2001, only 15% walked or bicycled. In some cities, it has been estimated that up to 25% of peak morning travel is due to parents driving their children to school. Concurrently, as this loss of utilitarian physical activity has occurred, rates of chronic diseases associated with low levels of physical activity, like diabetes, are rising, and injury and environmentally-mediated diseases remain important causes of childhood illness.

In this 60 minute webinar, Arthur Wendel will discuss how SRTS could provide a host of health benefits. Such as, how walking or bicycling to school can increase physical activity, provided children do not reduce other forms of activity. And how, by reducing automobile trips to school, less air pollution will be created, and by designing the infrastructure surrounding schools to support safe travel, trips made by walking or bicycling could be safer. He will also discuss the other positive benefits, such as increased social capital or improved academic performance that might be realized, as well as, the effect of Safe Routes to School infrastructure on others beyond the student population.

This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. For more information please contact Michelle Gulley, at mgulley@americawalks.org.

Thursday - Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting

Please Join Us for an Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, February 4th, 6:30PM‐8:00PM

Decatur Housing Authority Resource Center, 481 Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

HOSTED BY: BEYOND THE BELL, MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING, and DECATUR POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS

WHAT WE’RE DISCUSSING: UNDERAGE DRINKING - ADULT/YOUTH/TEEN CONCERNS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? TEENS‐YOUTH‐PARENTS‐EDUCATORS‐LAW ENFORCEMENT-ALCOHOL PERMIT HOLDERS‐COMMUNITY MEMBERS

WHY WE’RE DISCUSSING IT: IT AFFECTS YOU! UNDERAGE DRINKING IS A MAJOR ISSUE!

Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call: Beyond The Bell, 770-482‐9182.

March 13 - TOUR deCATUR 2010

TOUR deCATUR

Save the Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010.

TOUR deCATUR is an annual fund-raising event for the whole family, benefiting the Decatur Education Foundation. Started in 2003, TOUR deCATUR includes the 5k Road Race, One Mile Run/Walk and Tot Trot.

The 2010 TOUR deCATUR route!
View the route on Gmaps by clicking here.

Adults: $20
Adult CSD Employee: $18
Child/Youth (ages 3-18): $12
Phantom Runner: $20

Advanced registration must be received by February 23, 2010. After that date registration will be $25 for all participants and t-shirts are not guaranteed. Only adult runners registered by February 23 will receive a t-shirt. Youth participants will receive medals for participation.

Refreshments will be provided. Gift certificates will be awarded to the overall male and female winners and masters male and female 5K Road Race winners. Unique awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group.

Click here to download a sign up form (PDF).
Click here to sign up online.

For info., please e-mail info@decatureducationfoundation.org or call 404-377-0641.

Super Hooper Day Game Schedule

Super Hooper Day

Game Schedule

February 6, 2010

Please be sure that you look at your team’s game location. Games will be played at Renfroe, Ebster and Decatur Rec gyms this year.

Time Team Team Location

11:00am Tigers at Tar Heels Ebster

12:00pm Wildcats at Bulldogs Ebster

1:00pm Mavericks at Eagles Ebster

1:00pm Bruins at Bulls Renfroe

2:00pm 11am Winner at 12pm Winner Renfroe

3:00pm 1:00 pm Winners Renfroe

5:00pm 7-8 Division Championship Game at Renfroe

9-10 Division-games will be played at Decatur Rec and Renfroe Middle School

9:00am Hawkeyes at Bulldogs Renfroe

10:00am Blue Devils at Kings Renfroe

11:00am Ducks at Cavaliers Renfroe

12:00pm Wolf pack at Yellow Jackets Renfroe

1:30pm 9am Winner at 11am Winner Decatur Rec

2:30pm 10am Winner at 12pm Winner Decatur Rec

4:30pm 9-10 Championship Game at Decatur Rec

11-12 Division games will be played at Decatur Rec

8:30am Suns at Grizzlies Decatur Rec

9:30am Clippers at Hawks Decatur Rec

10:30am Spartans at Knicks Decatur Rec

11:30am 8:30am Winner at 9:30am Winner Decatur Rec

12:30pm Blazers at Winner of 10:30am game Decatur Rec

3:30pm 11-12 Championship Game

Please note that there will be an admission charge for Super Hooper Day

Players and Coaches……………Free

Children under 5 ………………..Free

Children 5-16yrs………………….$ .50

Adults………………………………...$1.00

Proceeds to benefit the Youth Fund

Please contact Stacy Green, 678-553-6549, for more info.

Georgia State Parks - This February

February is a perfect time to visit the parks even for a day trip. Below is a sampling of the events planned in February 2010. For a full calendar listing, click HERE.

BELOW ARE JUST SOME OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

35^th Annual Fireside Art & Craft Show

Saturday, February 20 through Sunday, February 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Unicoi State Park and Lodge – Helen

More than 60 of the Southeast's finest artists and crafts people will be here for this Unicoi tradition. This juried show has a reputation for excellence and is a nice balance between fine arts and quality crafts. $5 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305.

Buzzard Day

Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Reed Bingham State Park – Adel

This fun tribute to the park’s famous Black and Turkey Vultures (often called buzzards) features an 8:45 a.m. 10k/5k "Road-Kill Run" or walk, followed by a canoe trip past vulture roosting areas, “Birds of a Feather” program, kids crafts, hourly boat tours and a sunset astronomy program. Register in advance for canoe trip and Road-Kill Run. Sponsored by the Friends of Reed Bingham. $1-$5 activity fees, $15-18 race fee. $5 parking. (229) 896-3551.

Behind the Scenes Battlefield Tour

Saturday, February 21

Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site -- Dallas
This tour will follow an old Civil War road that leads to where Leverett’s Mill once stood. The once operating mill was burned by Federal forces as war contraband, while retreating to Acworth. Terrain is rugged; wear good hiking shoes. $2.75 - $4. (770) 443-7850.

Backcountry Geology Hike

Sunday, February 21, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sweetwater Creek State Park – Lithia Springs

Geologist and Friends member John Johnston will lead a moderate three-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. Explore the beautiful Jack's Branch area and the seldom visited rock quarry of New Manchester. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. (770) 732-5871.