Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 164
Did You Know…?
The Heart of Norcross & the Norcross Historic Preservation Alliance are hosting a Black Tie Optional Gala Thursday December 2 at The Rectory. Limited tickets are $75 each; include hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, and a silent auction; and are available to purchase at Anna Balkan, Antique Traditions, Carolee's, & Taste of Britain.
Board Vacancies
The city is now accepting applications for the Tree Preservation Board, Sustainable Norcross Commission, and Norcross Public Arts Commission. Applications are due Friday November 19.
Community Support
Local food drive this Saturday November 13 from 9am-1pm. Bring your donations to Thrasher Park! Critical needs: peanut butter, variety of beans, mixed veggies, canned chicken, rice, diapers size 5, tampons, pads, and toothpaste.
The school counselor at Stripling Elementary needs 40 food boxes to send home with families for the Thanksgiving break. The food can be delivered directly to Ms. West at Stripling Elementary, 6155 Atlantic Blvd., no later than Nov. 17. Suggestions include: Kroger gift card, cereal, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and sauce, peanut butter and jelly, canned veggies and fruit, rice, beans, soup, crackers, and snack bars.
Upcoming Events
At Social Fox: Atlanta Gladiators Hockey on the big screen, Food from Chef on the Go, Live music from Austin C Bolen (Friday) / Merchandise specials during the Norcross Holiday Open House, Food from Cav Taqueria (Saturday) / Football on the big screen, Food from Poke'Moto and America Recycles Day trivia from 4:30-5:30pm (Sunday)
At Cultivation Brewing: NEW beer alert, live music with Brennan Johnson, and two pop ups -> Baltimore Crab Cake Co and Peach State Baking (Friday) / Strange Taco from 2-9 coming from Lawrenceville, football on screens (Saturday) / Lil Pizza 2-8! (Sunday)
Limited tickets are on sale now to The Art of Easy Charcuterie Board Creation with Choo Choo Charcuterie at Carolee's, Wednesday November 17 from 7PM to 8:30 PM.
Coffee with Council is at 45 South this Saturday November 13 at 8am.
The PDC invites you to 45 South this Wednesday November 17 to hear speaker Lt Robert Braud (NPD). *Speakers subject to change.
November 13 is Neighborhood Clean-Up & Recycling Day, and the city if offering these services and activities.
Holiday Events
The holiday open house is this Saturday, November 13th from 10 AM - 7 PM at all participating downtown merchants. Stop by for specials!
December 2: The Heart of Norcross Holiday Gala
December 3: The lighting of the Christmas tree in Thrasher Park
December 3-5: Christmas Village in Downtown Norcross
December 9-19: The Homecoming at the Lionheart Theatre
Ongoing Events
The Norcross Run Club meets every Wednesday morning at the Thrasher Park stage. Follow their Instagram for specific times and routes.
The Norcross Community Market Online Store is open! Place online orders by Tuesdays at 3pm for pick up Wednesdays at Thrasher Park. SNAP/EBT accepted.
Local Deals
New customers can still receive 50% your first 10 Meal Prep meals from Clean Eatz. Order online and pick-up in store and ask for the Young Norcross discount!
Meet Your Neighbors (photo attached)
Hannah and Brady Rinehart moved to Norcross in spring of 2018 and have been at home here ever since! They have four kiddos: Sydney [8, attends perimeter school], Ellie [4, attends NCA], Liam [2, attends NCA], Emma [11 months and plays at home!].
Brady works for United Airlines as a Pilot and Hannah works part-time as a counselor in private practice and full-time as a mom! As for Norcross-life, we love Piazano's pizzas, the water fountains at Lilian Webb, church and community group through Perimeter Church, antiquing at Antique Traditions, walking in the woods at Johnson Dean Forest, the Friday summer concert series, and eating King of Pops at Thrasher!
