Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 224
DID YOU KNOW...?
Save the date for the 3rd Annual Young Norcross / Cultivation Bash! Bring the family on January 14 between 12-3p to socialize, drink some great beer (or non-alcoholic kombucha for Dry January), and grab delicious tacos from Super Taco. *And* we're including our second Young Norcross card release with it!! If you're wondering what the card is: The Young Norcross card is your ticket to offers and discounts in historic Norcross. Participating vendors keep us updated with a weekly offering, and we share them in this newsletter ("Around Town" section). The cards are released on a limited basis, first come, first served, no holds. They're completely free! Keep an eye on this newsletter, our Facebook group, and our Instagram for party updates!
LOCAL TALENT FOR HIRE
Piano Player
Hannah Shackelford plays piano for weddings! She has numerous years of experience and plays everything from jazz to classical to video game soundtracks to Ben Rector. You name it, she’ll play it, skillfully creating an atmosphere of peace and joy for that big day. Contact Hannah for your next big event! (678) 936-2317 | hannahAshackelford@gmail.com
Artist
Aidan Ventimiglia draws caricatures, custom house portraits (perfect for our historic home district and first-time homeowners), and custom family collages! This art is SO cool, be sure to visit Aidan's website and Instagram. He can also be reached at aidanventi@gmail.com!
GET INVOLVED
Adult Soccer League
Love soccer? Feel neglected that we've just been talking about a kid soccer league lately? Good news! Luke Leonard just told us about a co-ed adult soccer league! The league is open to anyone 18+ at Brook Run Park (Dunwoody) on Wednesday evenings. Luke's team is specifically looking for more female players. If anyone in the community would like to play (no experience necessary), please sign up! The next season starts on January 11. Contact Luke for more details at lukesleonard1@gmail.com and read up about the league here!
Soccer Tots
Soccer Tots is back and your family is invited to join the fun! You can see the schedule, age max/min, and registration information here. Please register by January 15 to ensure all of the soccer jerseys are ordered in time for the big kick-off in March. Let JT Thoms know if you'd like to coach this season - 706-247-5203.
Preschool Registration | Norcross First UMC
If your little one(s) will be between 1-4 years old by 9/1/23, it's time to register for preschool! Norcross First UMC's Preschool program is designed to give young children a loving, happy learning experience in a Christian environment. This is a play-centered program where children learn through a variety of multi-sensory activities. Click here to learn more!
Feedback for the City
The City of Norcross is looking for feedback about Pedal Norcross, a program run through the Sustainable Norcross Commission, to help guide decision-making for the future of bikeability in our community! Please take the survey and share your thoughts to help make Norcross (more) bike-friendly. The deadline for submitting a response is Monday, February 6, 2023, by 5p. Click here to take the survey!
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.
Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
The Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that exists to form partnerships among businesses, non-profits, and government leadership to positively impact the people we all serve—our communities of Berkeley Lake, Norcross, and Peachtree Corners. Click here to view a current list of events. For more information about any of these events, email or call Beth Coffey, Executive Director (470-482-1899).
AROUND TOWN At Antique Traditions
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your purchase!] At The Red Hound Gifts
Check out the current list of in-store workshops!
At The Rose & Hemp
Featured Deal of the Week - $5 OFF Drink 4-packs (D8 Seltzer, Wyld CBD Water, & Little Saints CBD Mocktails) and Realize THC drink mix 6-packs. All are delicious, non-alcoholic, low-sugar options. The deal ends on 1/8.
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your entire purchase!]
At The Local Peach
[Young Norcross Card - 10% off your purchase!]
At Iron Horse Tavern
Thursday - Team Trivia at 8p
Friday - Live Music at 9p
Saturday - Karaoke at 9:30p
At Social Fox
Friday - Come kick off the weekend with some cold beer!
Saturday - Beat the January blues with our Jimmy Buffett night! Jeff Pike from A1A will be live from 6p-9p. Wear your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts and get ready for some good times and great vibes! Our fruited version of Trop Tail will debut for the occasion, too!
Sunday - Falcons v Bucs on the big screen @ 1p / Winter league cornhole kicks off at 3:30p
Monday - We will be OPEN for the College Football Championship game at 5p, so come cheer on the Dawgs on the biggest screen in Norcross! We will stay open until the game ends!
Tuesday - Industry Night - Owners behind the bar!
Wednesday - Trivia 7p / Keyes to Flavor 4-7:30p
[Young Norcross Card - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off!]
At Cultivation Brewing
Committed to Dry January? We've got you covered! Non-alcoholic Kombucha - infused with real ginger, green and black tea, and kiwi. A beautiful combo of naturally sweet and sour flavors. This drink is effervescent and offers fruit, a hint of spice (from the ginger), and herbaceous flavor characteristics!
Friday - NEW RELEASE ON TAP: Porter style! / Live music with Paul Kopeikin 6-9p / Spiedie Zone Truck 4-10p
Saturday - Farm-to-truck eats with Low-Co Motion 12-9p
Sunday - Tacos De Mi Tierra 1-8p
Monday - Open from 4-11p (or until the end of the game)!! Come grab a seat early, your fav brew, and bring your own picnic!
Tuesday - Community night! Discounted brews 4-9p
Wednesday - Trivia at 6:30p
Thursday - Vinyl Night 5-9p
Save the Date!!
Saturday, January 14, 12-3p - 3rd Annual Young Norcross / Cultivation Bash! Bring the family, socialize with friends, drink some great beer, and pick up your Young Norcross card while you're here!
Starting February 1 - Geeks Who Drink Beer Trivia Nights! Every Wednesday from 7-9p. Free to play with bonus questions and end-of-game prizes. Six people to a team, so bring your best folks forward!
February 2 - Comedy Night with Joel Byars 7-9p! Tickets are $15 including a free beer!
[Young Norcross Card - $1 off each beer for cardholders on Thursdays!]
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
Meet the Urban family! Alex and Jamie Urban just moved to Autry Street in Norcross late last year. 2022 was a big year for the couple – they got married in April and then moved from Maui (!!!) to Atlanta in June. You might be wondering: Why would anyone move from Hawaii to Georgia? But they are so excited about the change of scenery, especially as Alex went to Clemson and the University of Georgia. His work with the PGA TOUR is what brought them to the area. Jamie is originally from the suburbs of Chicago (ask her about any and all Chicago sports teams), but spent her years before Maui in San Francisco working in the tech world. They are so excited to be here and already love the community in Norcross. You will probably spot them walking to get coffee downtown or heading out to play some golf! They can’t wait to meet everyone and get more involved!
Submit yourself / your family to be featured! Email a brief intro and photo to youngnorcross@gmail.com.