Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 218
Did you know...?
There's a People Drinking Coffee/Young Norcross Happy Hour at B&W Burgers on Thursday, December 8 at 6p! If you aren't already familiar with it, People Drinking Coffee (PDC) is a weekly morning meetup at 45 South Cafe in downtown Norcross. The Happy Hour is an excellent way to become more plugged in and meet others in the community! Plus, it's a great reason to check out the newest restaurant in Historic Norcross.
Steering Committee: Town Center Livable Centers Initiative
The City of Norcross is preparing to update its Town Center Livable Centers Initiative and its Comprehensive Plan! All residents and business owners located within city limits are eligible to volunteer to participate. The city will select 10 individuals to form a Steering Committee to help guide the process. Selected individuals will be required to attend up to 5 meetings over the course of 2023. Emailing communitydevelopment@norcrossga.net with your name and address to apply. Applications are due by Friday, December 2, 2022!
1st Annual Christmas Train Extravaganza
A giant Lionel model train display will be open to the public on Saturdays (5-9p) and Sundays (1-5p) beginning tomorrow, Saturday, November 26, through Sunday, December 18! The kid-friendly activity is located at 3135 Reps Miller Road in Norcross. There is a $5/person charge for those over 3 years old, with a maximum of $20 per family. All proceeds go to Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries (formerly Norcross Cooperative Ministry). Visit www.neighborhoodchristmastrain.com for more information or to sign up to volunteer!
Carriage Rides Return to Historic Norcross
Beginning December 2 - December 21, free carriage rides will be boarding in front of Taste of Britain and dashing through Downtown Norcross! The rides are available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30-8:30p. It is so fun! Click here for more information.
People Drinking Coffee (PDC)
Norcross PDC is a weekly morning meetup at 45 South Cafe in downtown Norcross. What began as a grassroots effort to improve the City has now become a go-to for insight into what is happening around Norcross and beyond. The group meets every Wednesday at 8:15a to hear speakers cover topics that range from local government, non-profit, and small businesses, to local politics and City leaders. Email pdcnorcross@gmail.com to learn who the speaker is this week!
Gwinnett Young Professionals
Young professionals between the ages of 21-35 who either live, work, or play in Gwinnett County are invited to join Gwinnett Young Professionals! Check out the upcoming events below! Click here for a full list of events.
Friday, December 2nd — December First Friday Breakfast Join us for breakfast and a cozy fireside chat with Gwinnett Chamber President/CEO Nick Masino. Okay, we couldn’t resist having a little fun with St. “Nick,” so we’ll hear what happened in Gwinnett County that was on his nice list and his naughty list! (REGISTRATION closes Wednesday, November 30 at noon. We’re unable to accommodate walk-ups.)
Friday, December 9th — Coffee Connections from 8:30 – 9:30 at Atlanta Tech Park. No registration is required and it's free to attend! Networking the easy way.
Additionally, the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber is partnering with Campus Church, Perimeter Church, The Shumard Foundation, and Helping Mamas for a Christmas Caravan for families residing in extended-stay hotels. On Saturday, December 17, Christmas gifts and stockings, food boxes, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other needed items will be delivered to 4 of the extended-stay hotels in Norcross. About 150 families living in these hotels will be served by this partnership! This is a fun day for the families residing there as we arrive with about 30 vehicles loaded full of all these items along with Santa and Disney Princesses for great pictures and memories for the families.
There will be a collection box at upcoming chamber events for those who would like to join in this holiday effort! (All items should be unwrapped.) The most needed items are:
$25 Walmart Gift Cards (we give these to teens as their gift and also to families as needed)
75 Cleaning supply bags which contain (all-purpose cleaner, Lysol wipes, a cleaning sponge, dish soap, a small bag of laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, and a toilet brush)
Gloves and scarves for kids-adults
Socks for infants-adults
New books for all ages
Around Town
At Antique Traditions
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your purchase!]
At The Red Hound Gifts
Check out the new in-store workshops! The current list is perfect for the holiday season. Learn how to craft a beautiful charcuterie board, make your own stained glass art, or create a custom candle with a scent you love! Check out the list of workshops and sign up here!
At The Rose & Hemp
Deal of the Week - 15% OFF all The Rose & Hemp products. 20% OFF our Team’s November product picks: The Rose & Hemp candle, Winged CBD body lotion, and The Rose & Hemp CBD healing salve. 30% OFF all CBD oil. Plus complimentary CBD tea for shoppers all weekend! November 25-27 only.
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your entire purchase! *Cannot be combined with other discounts. Those that already fall into the community discount category for 10% off (first responders, teachers, or military) will receive 15% off with the card.]
At Social Fox
Friday - Extended hours for Black Friday 12-10p! Gift card special - Buy a $25 gift card, get a $7 gift card free (today only) / World Cup Soccer USA vs England 2p / Live Music with Ella & Daiyaan 6-9p
Saturday - Small Business Saturday! 15% off your total tab with the code phrase "BE SOCIAL" / UGA vs GA Tech 12p / Live Music with Sean Bulow 6-9p
Sunday - Small Brewery Sunday - all packaged 4-packs to-go $10.99 (regularly $14.99) / Beermosas on tap / Whatcha Cookin' Baby 2-7p / Football on the big screen all-day
Tuesday - Industry Night
Wednesday - Keyes to Flavor 4-7:30p / Trivia 7p
Thursday - Open Mic 7p
[Young Norcross Card - 10% off your tab (cannot be combined with weekend specials)]
At Cultivation Brewing
*November Bottle Bundle - $35 - Muscadine Flora, Kettle Sour 16oz / Simple Habits, Farmhouse Ale 22oz / Master Gardener, DDH Hazy IPA 22oz*
Friday - Dave Lockwood Jazz 6-9p / Cassandra Caters 4-10p
Saturday - Big Burgers & Wings 12-9p
Sunday - Jose's Birria Local 1-8p / Nile Yang Jewelry 1-8p
Tuesday - Community night! 4-9p
Wednesday - Trivia with Megan 6:30p / Lil Pizza 4-9p
Thursday - Grandma Maboul 4-9p
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