Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 352
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
In the mid-1900s, downtown Norcross had gas pumps right on the sidewalk outside local shops. For example, Garner’s Store, where Iron Horse Tavern sits today (photo below). The pumps served passing motorists before formal service stations were common. Eventually, H.H. Cofer’s Service Station opened on South Peachtree, offering full car service, from gas and oil changes to tire repairs. By the 1970s, sidewalk pumps had disappeared as safety codes changed and stand-alone gas stations took over. Read the full story on Gene Ramsay’s blog!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Garner’s Store with a gas pump on the sidewalk! Image via Gene Ramsay’s blog
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
Summer Concert Series
The Summer Concert Series continues tonight, Friday, June 20 from 7:30-9:30p at Thrasher Park! Rubiks Groove takes the stage with a tribute to the '80s, '90s, and 2000s. The high-energy performance blends rock, hip hop, costumes, and video. Enjoy the music with a picnic in the park or grab dinner from one of the nearby restaurants!
Gwinnett Pride Festival
Head to Thrasher Park on June 22 from 12-6p for the annual Gwinnett Pride Festival! It’s a free, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community featuring music, performances, and community vendors. Hosted by The Visibility Club, the event welcomes everyone to join in a joyful, inclusive day in the heart of Norcross. Learn more about the people behind the event.
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Mike VealBand, 8p
Cultivation Brewing - Enjoy the last few sips of our Peach and Rosemary Seltzer before our new Mango deliciousness comes to tap after it kicks! / La Escalera Food Truck 4p all evening long! A small family owned food truck specializing in Mexican food from Guererrero, Mexico / Live music with Sarah Harralson starting at 6p
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ from 9p
Saturday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Phil Griffin, 8p
Cultivation Brewing - Flow & Grow Yoga 11:30a rain or shine! / Ruben’s Cubans Sandwiches with ‘straight from Cuba’ flavors open to 9p / Spirit Horse Music 2-5p
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30p
Savage Pizza - Come visit us at our booth! We’ll be serving up slices at the Gwinnett Pride Festival from 12-6p
Social Fox Brewing - We will have a tent set up at Gwinnett Pride at Thrasher Park / Furry Weekend Atlanta after party 2-6p! All are welcome! / Live music with Tristan Brown 7:30-10p
Sunday
Cultivation Brewing - Special Hours: OPEN 2-8p / HIBACHIRITO food truck serving 2-8p
Social Fox Brewing - Peachstate Cornhole 3-5p
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15a
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia 7p
Cultivation Brewing - Cultivate the Core Pilates 6p
Wednesday
Cultivation Brewing - Team Trivia every Wednesday at 7p! They offer a hint of the week each week on their site! / Burger 21 starting at 5p / Run Club Meetup 6:15p
45 South - PDC: Andrew Hickey, director of economic development, Partnership Gwinnett, 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 - Trivia 7p
Thursday
Cultivation Brewing - La Escalera Food Truck 5p / Cycle Club 6p
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