Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 364
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
Walk With Council is coming up on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30pm in Thrasher Park! This is a chance to take a casual evening walk and talk with council members about the things that matter to you. Share ideas, ask questions, and connect with neighbors while walking together through town. Email Andrew Hixson at ahixson@norcrossga.net with questions!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
“I caught this majestic hawk perched on a traffic sign next to the Johnson Dean Nature Preserve last week.” Austin Shoen, Sunset Drive
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
Volunteer at Norcross Art Splash
The Norcross Art Splash Festival will be at Thrasher Park for its 22nd year this October 11-12! Adult volunteers are still needed. Roles include setup and breakdown support on Friday through Sunday, Zone Captains to assist with traffic flow and artist parking, and Barricade Management to help keep vehicles and pedestrians safe. If you are interested, contact Lindsey at splashfest.volunteer@gmail.com for available times. Additional opportunities (limited) are listed here!
Norcross Christian Academy
Norcross Christian Academy, located inside One Heart Church at 706 N Peachtree Street, has openings for Ages 1–3, PreK, and Kindergarten! Families praise the loving staff and convenience of its Historic Norcross location, which is an easy walk for local residents. The school is also hiring part-time positions, 2–3 days a week. To learn more, contact Laura Echerer, 770-446-9559 or laura@oneheartchurch.org!
Regency Dance Night at the Norcross Library
On Wednesday, September 17 from 6:30–7:30pm, the Norcross Library will host Atlanta Historic Dance for Gwinnett Reads Jane Austen in the Meeting Room. The dancers will perform Regency-era steps, then lead a short lesson so you can join in. No partner or experience needed, and costumes are encouraged but not required. Registration is requested.
Coffee Connections with Patrick Burke
The Southwest Gwinnett Chamber’s next Coffee Connections is Thursday, September 18 from 8:30-9:30am at Atlanta Tech Park. Patrick Burke, interim COO of Gwinnett County Public Schools, will be the guest speaker. Free for everyone, no registration needed, and coffee and tea will be provided!
87 Yoga Coat/Blanket Drive
Studio 87 Yoga is hosting a winter clothing drive to support St. Vincent de Paul. Coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets (new or gently used and clean) can be dropped off at 87 S. Peachtree Street in Norcross now through November 1. Your donation will help keep neighbors warm this winter!
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from City Limits, 8pm
Cultivation Brewing - New beer release (one that gets us excited for our Oktoberfest celebration in late September) Festbier - Hoppy Oktoberfest Lager /
Live Music with Jake Brown 6-9pm / Bite Budz 5-10pm
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm
Lillian Webb Park - Day of Play, 5-6:30pm! Free event filled with games, activities, and outdoor fun for kids of all ages. No registration is needed. Just bring your energy, wear closed-toe shoes, and enjoy an afternoon of play in the park!
Saturday
B&W Burgers - UFC Noche, Lopes vs Silva, 7-11pm
Betty Mauldin Park - Jazz in the Alley! Come early for a free salsa lesson from Mario Diaz 6:30-7:30pm / Jessy Diaz performs from 7:30–9:30pm
Cultivation Brewing - Yoga flow 11:30am / Pork Ur Fork BBQ all day long! / Todd Hill’s Hair Band 4-7pm
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm
Sunday
Cultivation Brewing - Pork Ur Fork BBQ all day!
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia 7pm
Cultivation Brewing - Pilates 6pm
Wednesday
45 South - PDC: Britt Ramroop, Gwinnett County Police Foundation, 8:15-9am
Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club meet up every Wednesday at 6:15pm / Team Trivia at 7pm!
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Savage Pizza - Dirty South Trivia at 7pm with prizes to the top 3 winners!
Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm
Thursday
Iron Horse Tavern - Trivia 8pm
Social Fox Brewing - Vinyl Night with NX vinyl
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