Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 256
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
The City of Norcross' 2023 General Municipal Election qualifying period is Monday, August 21 through Wednesday, August 23, from 8:30a-4:30p. This is a prime opportunity to run for office or apply to serve on a city board or commission! Click here to access forms and get started on the candidate filing process.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Summer Concert Series
We only have two concerts left in the 2023 Summer Concert Series! Tonight, The Ray Howard Band will keep you on your feet. Head to the park for this Motown tribute band that specializes in Earth, Wind & Fire tribute shows. The concert starts at 7:30p at Thrasher Park!
Yard Sale
Head to 207 Longview Drive, Norcross 30071 for a yard sale tomorrow, Saturday, August 19 between 9a-3p. There will be vintage Hartmann luggage, a wood-framed mirror, framed art, household goods, Christmas tins, and more. Follow the signs!
Piedmont Pathway
Gwinnett Trails is making progress on the plan for the Piedmont Pathway, a 28-mile trail that will pass through Norcross. The next public meeting about the project will be Monday, August 21 from 6-8p at Best Friend Park Gym. Learn more and share feedback here.
Farm Fresh Days
Visit Thrasher Park for Farm Fresh Days on Wednesday, August 23, from 4-7p for burgers from William Street Food Truck, tamales, honey, and veggies. We’re also excited to host a presentation from Green Boom, a sustainable oil spill remediation company that uses oil-only absorbents. They’re located right here in Norcross!
British Car Fayre Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the annual British Car Fayre, which takes place on Saturday, September 9, 2023! Shifts are flexible and 2 hours in duration. The earliest starts at 7a and the last shift ends at 3p. Volunteers will receive a British Car Fayre t-shirt and a $10 voucher for the Iron Horse Tavern. Email Chuck Paul at chuck_paul@bellsouth.net with your name, email, and cell phone number to volunteer.
NCM Celebration 2023
Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries’ (NCM) annual fundraising event, Celebration, is fast approaching. This year’s event will be held at 7:30p (doors open at 6p) on Thursday, September 14 at Atlanta Tech Park. The event includes dinner, cocktails, entertainment, and a great auction. Tickets are now on sale, and corporate sponsorships are also available. Reach out to Sherri Boucher, 678-427-0732, with questions.
DEALS & EVENTS
45 South Cafe
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your purchase!]
Antique Traditions
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your purchase!]
B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your food purchase!]
Cultivation Brewing
[Young Norcross Card - $10 Flights from Monday - Thursday!]
Friday - Fresh Beer Friday: Red Lager brew! / Grubbin’ Out Truck 4-10p / Kings Union Music 6-9p
Saturday - Tacos de mi Tierra 12-9p / Phil Griffin, Across Town Band 6-9p
Sunday - Ghost Pizza 1-8p (They’re infusing our beer into their dough for the month of August. Make sure to stop by and try!) / Cookie Tingz 2-7p
Monday & Tuesday - $5 select brews discount and 20% off growler fills
Wednesday - Team Trivia 7p / Norcross Run Club 6:15p / My Vietnamese 4-9p
Thursday - LowComotion Truck 4-9p / Vinyl Night 6-9p
The Local Peach
[Young Norcross Card - 10% off your purchase!]
The Rose & Hemp
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your entire purchase!]
Social Fox
[Young Norcross Card - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off!]
Friday - Falcons vs Bengals pre-season game on big screen 7:30p
Saturday - ReClif Charity Cornhole tournament 3-8p. Sign up here! / New beer release, Community Citrus! / Keyes to Flavor 1-7p
Tuesday - Industry Night
Wednesday - Trivia 7p
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
Meet John, Marisa, Emily (18), Ella (15), and Pearl (Golden Retriever) Hedgcock! The Hedgcock family moved to their new home on Longview Dr in 2020 amidst COVID and haven’t had a chance to meet many neighbors yet. Emily just started her freshman year at college and Ella is a sophomore at GAC. Ella is interested in babysitting and hopes to meet families with young children. If you need a sitter, please email Marisa at marisa@hedgcock.com and she will pass along Ella’s number.
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