🌱 Fresh On Dek Deliveries + Kroger And ADA Combating Diabetes Crisis

Hello all. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Today you'll find news about...

• Fresh on Dek, DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market is now accepting applications for mobile stops
• American Diabetes Association (ADA) and local Krogers have teamed up to combat diabetes
• A local drag car racer has been sentenced, ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and participate in a traffic violators program

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 62 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

1. Fresh on Dek, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market is accepting applications for its up-and-coming mobile stops in 2023. The mobile farmers market provides information concerning the importance of healthy eating through the foods we consume, offers food demonstrations, and affordable produce. Communities, businesses, and organizations interested in a mobile stop have until Jan. 27, 2023, to apply. (Press Release Desk)
2. Detours and road closure signs are scheduled to be posted due to sewer line work. The closure will be between Chrysler Drive Northwest and Renault Lane Northeast on Monday, Dec. 12-Monday Dec. 26. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Decaturish.com )
3. A local drag car racer has been sentenced to 48 months in prison, with 6 months to serve. He's also ordered to pay $5,000 in fines, participate in a traffic violators program, and more after pleading guilty to charges in DeKalb County Court. (Decaturish.com )
4. American Diabetes Association (ADA) and local Kroger food stores have teamed up to offer free diabetes assessments and resources to customers. Kroger associates will be offered free virtual education sessions sponsored by ADA. Two participating sites are 2385 Wesley Chapel Road and 4919 Flat Shoals Parkway, both in Decatur and from 3-5 p.m. on Dec. 12- Dec. 15. (The Atlanta Voice)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• ACT Administration — Decatur High School (7:00 AM)
• Take & Make Holiday Snow Globe — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Doris K. Wells Heritage Festival Kick-off. Wesley Chapel Library (11:00 AM)
• Nutcracker in a Nutshell — DeKalb School of the Arts (11:00 AM)
• Jewelry With Gin — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (1:30 PM)
• West African Influences on American Fare (1:30 PM)
• Poetry Workshop Series — DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• World Cup Viewing Party — DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Decatur Active Living will host a fitness session Dec. 13 at their location at 231 Sycamore St. Those interested can RSVP to Jada.Jordan@decatuga.com" (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)
• Gift ideas and treats from paryanifoods will be available tomorrow at Avondale Estates Farmer's Market. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• The children's book, "You are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow," is now on sale. Those interested in purchasing a copy, donating, or becoming a sponsor can call, 470-596-2854 or visit the website https://www.mamanyematters.com...
• VOX Teen Communications is hosting its winter youth voice showcase today, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Alliance Theatre. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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• Mother Lode Holiday Hullabaloo Pop-up Market (December 10)
• Winter Wanderland Holiday Festival (December 10)
• Annual Sounds of Christmas Sing-Along Concert (December 11)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Emory Continuing Education (December 13)
• Food Giveaway (December 17)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 17)
• Grown N' Sexy House Party (December 17)
• Holidays on Stage and Screen (December 17)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

About me: Cherryl Young DBA MamaNyeMatters. I was born in Providence Rhode Island and moved to Georgia 5 years ago where I wrote my first children's book, You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow. I studied Community Development @Roger Williams University. My Purpose In Life Is To Connect, Create, Inspire, Write, and Expand and I am ELATED to Be Here as a Contributing Writer @ Patch! Journey With Me...

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