Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 394
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
Callie Murray, a Norcross neighbor you likely know and love, is releasing her first book, The Brunswick! She is marking the release with a series of events, each with a different focus and group of collaborators. A virtual author chat is set for April 28, followed by a launch celebration in Johns Creek on May 19. An Atlanta panel will take place on May 20, with more events to come, including one at the Norcross Public Library! All events are free and make an easy date night, book club outing, or Mother’s Day gift. Find details and register at calliemurray.com. And you can already pre-order the book on Amazon!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The Brunswick, written by Callie Murray
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
Annual Spring Recycle & Clean Up Day
The City’s annual Spring Recycle & Clean Up Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 11 from 8am-12pm at Norcross Public Works, 345 Lively Ave. Residents within city limits can drop off paper for shredding, electronics, scrap metal, and paint (up to 5 containers per household) for recycling, along with bulky items for disposal.
Volunteer Meeting for Norcross Porchfest
If you’re planning to volunteer for Norcross Porchfest, we’ll be at 45 South tomorrow, Saturday, April 11 from 2:30-3:30pm to walk through roles, timing, and what to expect! It’s completely optional, so if you can’t make it, no worries. Just make sure you’re signed up on our site or following along on Instagram and we’ll send out notes and a task sign up sheet so you can choose what works best for you! Porch hosts, your separate meetup is still on from 1-2pm at 45 South. See you there!
Earth Day Celebration with Poder LatinX
Join Poder LatinX on Friday, April 24 from 4-8pm at Thrasher Park an Earth Month celebration centered on culture, education, and community. In partnership with GALEO, Sierra Club, and Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund, the event will feature food trucks, local artisans, and live music, all highlighting sustainability and environmental justice.
Norcross Garden Sale
The Norcross Garden Club’s Spring Plant Sale is back! Shop passalong plants, perennials, natives, veggie starts, trees, shrubs, ferns, ground covers and houseplants, plus a few extra garden finds, all at great prices! It takes place at 33 College Street and next door at Heritage Park. The sale runs Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 from 10am-7pm, and Saturday, April 25 from 10am-2pm. Proceeds support horticulture scholarships through the Garden Club of Georgia, along with local youth gardening efforts! Rain or shine, with cash, check, card and PayPal accepted!
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Joe Hall, 7-11pm
Cultivation Brewing - Good Jawn ATL 4-9pm / Wes Freeman 5-8pm
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm
Saturday
B&W Burgers - Live music from The Platonics, 8-11pm
Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga with Be Tru Studios 11:30am / Silva’s Tacos 12-8pm
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm
Social Fox Brewing - Our co-owner, Kevin Keyes, is turning 50! Come out for a celebratory Crawfish Boil from 1-6pm (or while supplies last). Live music from Lynnay Della Luce 1-4pm!
Sunday
Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos 1-7pm
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia 7pm
Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 8pm
Wednesday
45 South - PDC: Julie Brechbill, City of Norcross Communications Manager, 8:15-9am
B&W Burgers - Wednesday Music Bingo! 7-11pm
Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia (sitcom themed!) 7pm
Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!
Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Thursday
Cultivation Brewing - LowCo Motion 5-9pm / Luke Lander 6-9pm
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
Good Vibes Wellness (Cannot be combined with any other offers)
Refuge Coffee
Savage Pizza
Taste of Britain
The Local Peach