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. Alternative Craft Fair and Bazaar at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, AtlantaDeal: Free entry. There will be crafts and antiques for sale, as well as activities for the kids, a bake sale, and wood-fired pizza.Good Through: 12/3/11 11am-3pm 2. Band and Guitar Christmas Concert at St. Pius X Catholic High …

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 …

1. Emerson 3.4-cu.-ft. chest freezer at Target, 2400 North Druid Hills Rd NE, AtlantaDeal: $139Good Through: Nov. 19 2. Celebrate It brand Christmas ornaments and ribbon at Michael’s, 4000 LaVista Rd, TuckerDeal: Half offGood Through:  Nov. 19 3. Chef's Mat 18"x 30" at Big Lots, 2738 Candler Road Decatur, GA 30034Deal: $18Good Through: Nov. 19 4. Carolina Turkey at Kroger, 3479 Memorial Dr, Decatur, and other area locationsDeal: 79 cents per pound with cardGood Through: Nov. 205. Flu vaccination at DeKalb County Board of Health, Clifton Springs Health Center, 3110 Clifton Springs Rd, …

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. Zumba in Decatur, First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, and Ebster Recreation Center, 404 W. Trinity Place, Decatur, (gymnasium)Deal: Zumba classes, $15 per classGood Through: Ongoing. Wednesdays 7:30pm at First Baptist Church of Decatur, Tuesdays 10am at Ebster Recreation Center.2. Beginning Dance Lessons, Mason Mill …

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. Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead, Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Rd, Chamblee, GA Deal: Open to first 15 participants ages 5-12.  Make Day of the Dead alters.  Must bring a shoebox from home. Good Through:  October 29, 2011, 11:00am–11:45am 2.  Fall Festival at Mason Mill, Mason Mill Center, 1340 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA Deal: Free …

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 Rd., DecaturDeal: Kids get to explore the garden and catch bugs to examine, plus have a snack. Cost is $12.Good Through: Sept. 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pmHint: Register two to three days in advance. 2. Garden Jams, Oakhurst Community Garden Project, 435 Oakview…

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. AMC North Dekalb Mall 16, 2050 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033 Deal:  Shows before 6pm Monday through Thursday are $5 for ages 2 and up Good through: ongoing 3. Kavarna, 707B E. Lake Drive, Decatur, GA …

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. Whole Foods Market, 2111 Briarcliff Rd., AtlantaDeal: A Labor Day special: a full slab of St. Louis-style ribs, Red Bliss potato salad and an apple pie for $20. Good Through: Sept. 2-5 2. Saigon Cafe, 2092 North Decatur Rd., DecaturDeal: Most entrees are under $10 and the servings are huge.Good Through: Ongoing 3. Decatur Book Festival, “in and around Decatur …

1. Diagnostics and Oil Changes at #1 Decatur Pro Auto, 301 Dekalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA Deal: Free diagnostics and $12.99 oil change for most vehicles Good Through: Ongoing 2. Friday Night Karaoke Night at Applebee’s at North Dekalb Mall, 2050 Lawrenceville Highway,  Decatur, GA 30033 Deal: No cover, food and drink specials Good Through: Every Friday from 9 p.m. to midnight 3. Emissions Inspection from Meinecke Car Care Center, 4062 Glenwood Road, Decatur, GA Deal: $18 emissions test Good Through: Ongoing 4. Decatur Consignment Sale at First Baptist Church of Decatur, Activities …

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. Tuesday Tunes at North Dekalb Mall, 2050 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033 Deal: Free music entertainment in the food court Noon:  Zack Gill original …

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. Big Lots, 2617 North Decatur Rd., Decatur.Deal: 50 percent off select summer clearance items, including patio sets, bistro sets, gazebos, park benches, chairs, arches and arbors, birdbaths, fountains and much more.Good Through: While supplies last. 2. Kroger for school suppliesDeal: Folders and spiral notebooks for 15 cents/each, glue and 10 pack…

Going on vacation and still wondering what to do with your dog? Boarding the dog might end up being cheaper than hiring your neighbor's kid to watch him – for a limited time. Paws Playhouse in Toco Hill Shopping Center is offering a night of boarding–normally priced at $35–for $16. And you can buy up to five nights, and they don't have to be consecutive. From the deal: While you're out of town, you can rest assured that your dog is enjoying his vacation at camp, and having fun with his furry friends as well as the staff. Boarding at Paws Playhouse by Camp Woof overnight mean plenty of …

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. The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Onstage Atlanta, 2597 North Decatur Rd., DecaturDeal: $20 for full price tickets, but you can save a little if you purchase them in advance. Senior and student discounts are also available.Good Through: Jun 17 - Jul 23 2. Pike Nurseries, 2105 Lavista Rd. NE, AtlantaDeal: 8-inch Cherry Dazzle Dwarf Crape Myrtle flowers, …

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. Twenty Percent Off at Ashley Stewart, Northlake Mall, 4800 Briarcliff Rd., AtlantaDeal: Use a coupon on the clothing store's Facebook Wall and get 20 percent off your purchases. Good Through: July 17 2. Free Mulch and Compost, DeKalb County Sanitation Department, 3720 Leroy Scott Dr., DecaturDeal: DeKalb County residents are able to get free …

We want to let you know about deals around town. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming discounts and specials. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column. This week’s deals: Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur Deal: Young adult author, Gillian Summers, reads from her latest book from the popular and critically acclaimed Faire Folk Saga. Good Through: June 9, 2pm - 3pmHelpful hint! Browse selection of new and previously owned books Carolyn’s Cupcakes & More, 2745 Lavista Rd., Decatur, 404-343-1964 Deal: Check blog for …

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: Loehmann's, 2480 Briarcliff Rd, AtlantaDeal: 25 percent off any regular priced item with a coupon from their Facebook pageGood through: Monday, July 4 Goodyear, 307 Clairmont Ave, Decatur Deal: $19 Emission inspection.Good through: Ongoing.Heliotrope, 248 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, (404) 371-0100.Deal: Summer sidewalk sale and online. Good …

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. Rise -n- dine, 1565 N Decatur Road., NE, Atlanta 404-377-4407Deal: One Sweet Potato Pancakes $2.50, three for $6.Good Through: Ongoing. 2. Sprig, 2860 LaVista Rd., Decatur, 404-248-9700.Deal: Check out the “Afternoon Menu” for great choices at good prices.Good Through: Ongoing.3. Isabella's Cafe. 910 West College Ave., Decatur, featured on OpenTable Atlanta.Deal…

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. Bagel Palace, 2869 N. Druid Hills Rd. NE, Atlanta, 404-315-9016Deal: Lite lunch and breakfast special menu with prices starting at $4.99.Good through: Extended hours starting in June. Wednesday - Saturday, 4 - 8pm. Hint: Read more about the bagels here. 2. Suburban Lanes and Kidsbowlfree.com, 2619 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur 404-373-2514Deal: …

Quiznos, 2855 North Druid Hills Rd., Decatur, 770-739-1921Deal: Just when you thought Quiznos couldn’t get any better, Quiznos introduces the Southern BBQ Pulled Pork Sub! Only $5 bucks. Let your taste buds go wild.Good Through: Limited time only CVS, locations with a MinuteClinicDeal: MinuteClinic is offering a complete diabetes monitoring package, regularly $79, free! This program is sponsored by ACCU-CHECK. If you have diabetes, you know how important these tests are. No appointment necessary. Limit 1 package per customer, must be 18 and over. Restrictions apply. Package not available 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. MEDITERRANEAN GRILL, 2126 N Decatur Rd., DecaturDeal: Try the Business Lunch Combo, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Mon-Fri $6.90. Shish Kabob, Gyro slices, Rice Pilaf, Salad, Pita Bread, fountain drink.Good Through: Ongoing 2. ACE HARDWARE, 2893 North Druid Hills Rd., DecaturDeal: Get a free 5-gallon bucket with any purchase of $25 or more. Redeem the …