We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. Complimentary admission to Callaway Gardens Deal: Callaway Gardens is offering complimentary admission in January and February. Normally it costs $18 for adults and $9 for kids 6-12. Check website for operating hours and details. 17800 U.S. Highway 27, Pine Mountain. 706-663-2281. Good through: Feb. 29, 2012.   Photo exhibit at the Decatur Library Deal: Free. DeKalb…

Holidays Aplenty: Christmas, Kwanza and Hanakkuh. Deal: Kids can make holiday cards and play holiday bingo with a Kwanzaa, Christmas and Hanukkah theme at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. Free. For information, go to http://­www.­dekalbli­brary.­org. Good through: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 3-4 p.m.   Children's Christmas Eve Service Deal: This is a service designed specificially for children at Emory Presbyterian Church 1886 N. Decatur Road NE, Atlanta. Free. Information, www.emorypresbyterian.org or 404-325-4551. Good through: Saturday, Dec. 24, 5-6 p.m.   The Night Before The Night…

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. 1. Oakhurst Church Craftaganza, 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at 630 E. Lake Drive, Decatur. Deal: From the church: "The $1 fee allows guests to participate in as many crafts as they like.  There will be a wide variety of crafting stations, including a kids craft area, for guests to make (and wrap at the wrapping station) unique Christmas gifts for your friends and …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals:1. Christmas trees at Big Lots,  2738 Candler Road, Decatur, GADeal: $14.88 for 4 ft. prelit Christmas trees in a variety of colors and light optionsGood Through: 12/3/112. Jingle Bell Jubilee at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School, 805 Mount Vernon Hwy NW, Atlanta, GADeal: A holiday festival with entertainment, displays, food, crafts for the kids and …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals:1. Locally grown sweet potatoes at Kroger, 2205 Lavista Rd NE, Atlanta, GA and surrounding areasDeal: Sweet potatoes $0.49 per poundGood Through: November 262. Create a fairy toadstool house as a gift or for yourself at Oakhurst Community Garden Project, 435 Oakview Rd, Decatur, GADeal: $25 for members, $30 for non-membersGood Through: November 30 …

  We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals:1. Carolina Turkey at Kroger, 3479 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA and other area locationsDeal: 79 cents/lb. with cardGood Through: November 202. Chef's Mat 18"x 30" at Big Lots, 2738 Candler Road Decatur, GA 30034Deal: $18Good Through: November 193. Emerson 3.4-cu.-ft. chest freezer at Target, 2400 North Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GADeal: $139Good …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy or free.You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals:  1. Family Night Special at Sonic, 3535 Memorial Drive, Decatur Deal: 5 Sonic Burgers for $5.99Good Through: 5-9pm every Tuesday2. Daylight Savings Native Plant Sale & Free Talk, EcoAddendum, 743 E College Ave # B3, Decatur Deal: Nursery tour, native plant sale, & free lecture.Good Through: Thursday, November 3, 9am.3. Things That Go Bump in the …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals:  1. Decatur High School Lacrosse Team's Yard Sale Extraordinaire, 735 Kirk Road, Decatur, 30030. Deal: Great deals and proceeds will go to purchase concussion-proof helmets for the team. Good Through: October 29, 2011, 8:30am–1pm 2. Renfroe MS PTA Annual GREAT Pumpkin Sales Fund-raiser, Renfroe Middle School 220 W. College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals:   1. Used Book Sale at North DeKalb Mall, 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy Ste 2012, Decatur, GA 30033 Deal: Buy used books or sell your own by reserving a table for $20. Good Through: October 22, 10am to 6pm 2. Story time for preschoolers at Toco Hill Library, 1282 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033 Deal:  Free story time for preschoolers. Good Through: …

We want to let you know about things around town that are affordable or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals: 1.  Ace & A Heating and Air Conditioning, 2768 E. College Ave, Decatur, Ga. 30030 Deal: $10 off heating or air conditioning service calls Good Through: 12/31/11 Helpful Hint: They also have service contracts are a reasonable price and excellent customer service. 2. Vitamins from Kroger, all Decatur locations Deal: Kroger brand vitamins buy one get …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Week's Deals: Fall Festivals and Infant CPR 1. Leafmore Creek Park Club Oktoberfest, 373 Altamont Drive, Decatur, GA Deal: Free entry Good Through: Oct. 8, 5-9 pm 2. Second Annual GREAT Pumpkin Sales Fundraiser, Renfroe Middle School, 220 W. College Ave. and Glennwood Elementary, 440 East Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: Free event for the whole …

This Weeks Deals: 1. Medlock / Clairmont Heights neighborhood yard sales, Clairmont Rd & N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA Deal: A great yard sale! Good Through: October 1, 2011, 9:00AM–3:00PM 2. Avondale Estates Annual Autumn Yard Sale, Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church, 3260 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA Deal: Also, a great yard sale! Good Through: October 1, 2011, 9:00PM-4:00PM 3. Kidsfest 2011 -- Explore Our Little Museum Town, Pine St & Franklin St, Avondale Estates, GA Deal: Free admission with $5 activity wrist bands for sale on site.  Laughing Pizza will be performing! Good Through: …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals: 1. Decatur Healing Arts Open House, 619 E College Ave Ste B, Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: Free mini-classes and mini-massage all day. Good Through: Sept. 24, 9:30AM-5PM 2. 4th of July Fireworks (Rescheduled), 100 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: Fireworks followed by free concert. Good Through: September 24, 9:15PM 3. 50 cent Georgia cucumbers at…

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals: 1. A Bug’s Life Adventure and After-School Snack, Oakhurst Community Garden Project, 435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: Kids get to explore the garden and catch bugs to examine, plus have a snack. Cost is $12. Good Through: Sept. 15, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Hint:  Register 2-3 days in advance. 2. Garden Jams, Oakhurst Community Garden Project, 435 …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This week's deals:   1.  Kroger’s End of Summer Clearance, all Decatur Krogers Deal: All grills and grill accessories 50 percent off Good through: Sept. 11 2.  Kavarna, 707B E. Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: Everything on the menu is under $10 Good through: ongoing Hint: They have live music and art exhibits on the weekends. 3.  AMC North Dekalb Mall 16, 2050 …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals: 1. Decatur Consignment Sale at First Baptist Church of Decatur, Activities Building, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: All sorts of gently used kids’ and baby clothes, baby items, toys, games, sports equipment, bikes, etc., at great prices! Good Through: Friday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and  Saturday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2. Salsa Night …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This week's deals: 1. Kyoto Joe’s online coupons, 2650 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033 Deal: Large chicken teriyaki with veggies for $3.99 or gyro, fries and can of soda for $4.99 Good Through: Ongoing 2. $1 sushi at Garlic Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar, 340 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: $1 sushi Sunday through Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. Good Through…

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals: 1. Yoga at Ashram Wellness, 707 E. Lake Drive, Suite C, Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: First class is $10, $15 for drop-ins Good Through: Every Sunday, 4 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Hint: Good class for beginners. 2. High Strung String Band at Twain's Billiards & Tap, 211 E. Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030 Deal: No cover Good Through: Aug. 11 at 8:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. …

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This Weeks Deals: 1. Raging Burrito and Taco for lunch, 141 Sycamore St., Decatur Deal: Free chips and dips, Mon-Fri 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and killer lunch specials for under $8. Good Through: ongoing. Hint: Good service, fast.  This is a good place to go for lunch downtown if you’re in a hurry.  Patio seating.  Kid friendly. 2. Kroger for school supplies, all Krogers in…

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This week's deals: 1. Two free gallons of milk from Krogers throughout Decatur Deal: Get two free gallons of milk with the purchase of four participating General Mills cereals or Nature Vally granola bars Good Through: July 30, 2011 2. Mojo’s Pizza’n’Pub, 657 E Lake Dr in the Oakhurst square in Decatur, GA Deal: On Tuesdays, get Fat Tire beer and a one topping slice…