Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 351
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
The Bluesberry & Beer Festival is back tomorrow, Saturday, June 14 from 5-10p at Betty Mauldin Park! This annual favorite brings together live blues music, blueberry-inspired food and drinks, and “Cool Blue Dude” specials from local shops and restaurants. Remember to bring your chairs and a packed cooler for the music!
*This also means that from 3-11:15p, Jones Street will be closed from S. Peachtree Street to College Street. Lawrenceville Street will be closed from the Police Department to Jones Street. Skin Alley will remain accessible via Holcomb Bridge Road only.
Happy Father’s Day, dads!!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The NBA Jam arcade game at Savage Pizza. No quarters required. Great way to hide from the rain. - Kristen
Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It’s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to youngnorcross@gmail.com!
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Public Service Commission Primary Election
Today, Friday, June 13, is the last early voting day for the Public Service Commission Primary elections! Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 17 from 7a-7p. Find your voting location here.
Poder LatinX Community Potluck
Join Poder LatinX for a community potluck on Friday, June 13, from 6-8p in Norcross! This cultural gathering is a chance to connect with others, share a meal, and be part of meaningful conversations. The location will be provided after you RSVP. Everyone’s welcome. Feel free to bring a dish to share! Learn more and register here.
Kids in the Wild Outdoor Camp
Kids ages 6–11 are invited to join Kids in the Wild, a hands-on adventure where day-campers become explorers and scientists as they discover the natural world. Held July 14-17 from 9a-1p at Rossie Brundage Park, the program includes outdoor learning, nature play, crafts, and environmental education. The total cost is $50. Register here or email tristan@youthinnature.net. Para español, kassie@gardensforgrowingcommunity.com.
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from 40Hz, 8p
Cultivation Brewing - New Sour on Tap: Breakfast Flora is back and on NITRO / Father’s Day Weekend Taproom Giveaway Begins! Every beer can gets you a raffle ticket! Collect a few for more chances to win brewery swag, fresh merch that are hot off the press! / Island Chef Food Truck / Live music from Marsoupial Band from 6-9p
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ from 9p
Saturday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Tripp’n, 8p **I saw this band play Virginia Highlands Porchfest this year and they’re excellent!! Highly recommend attending this show. I’m hoping they’ll be a part of Norcross Porchfest, too!**
Cultivation Brewing - Yoga and Beer at 11:30a, rain or shine! Ticket includes your first beer! / Luau Day with Hapa Kitchen! Leis will be out. Come dressed in your most festive gear!
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30p
Social Fox Brewing - Join us for some Blueberry treats for the Bluesberry & Beer Festival! We will have our Place to Imagine Blueberry Pie Sour on tap and a Blueberry Vodka Seltzer. Keyes to Flavor will be on site with a menu that includes their fan favorite blueberry wings! It is also National Bourbon Day, so celebrate with half price bourbon drinks all day!
Sunday
Cultivation Brewing - Father’s Day!! Last day of our Taproom Giveaway / Fowl Play Food Truck from 1-8p
Social Fox Brewing - Happy Father’s Day! Flights are just $10 all day in honor of the dads we love.
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15a
Savage Pizza - Jazz Vinyl Night with NX Vinyl 6-9p
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia 7p
Cultivation Brewing - Pilates at 6p
Wednesday
Cultivation Brewing - Run Club at 6:15p / Team Trivia at 7p / True Street Tacos all evening!
45 South - PDC: JT Wu, chairman, Gwinnett County Library System, 8:15-9a
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15a
Savage Pizza - Dirty South Trivia at 7p with house cash prizes to the top 3 winners!
Social Fox Brewing - Closed for a private event!
Thursday
Cultivation Brewing - Cycle Club meet up at 6p on our patio / My Vietnamese Food Truck all evening!
Iron Horse Tavern - Trivia 8p
Social Fox Brewing - Vinyl Night with NX Vinyl 6p
YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS
Butter & Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday
Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off
Receive 15% off
45 South
MET BrewMasters
NX Vinyl - Any “previously loved” vinyl
Receive 10% off
Antique Traditions
B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews (food only)
Carolee’s
Cultivation Brewing
Dahlia's Restaurant & Porch
Eighteen70 Restaurant (food only)
Freckles & Co
Refuge Coffee
Savage Pizza
The Local Peach
The Rose & Hemp