Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 409

A weekly email that helps Historic Norcross neighbors feel connected, informed, and at home.

DID YOU KNOW...? 
Several celebrities once walked the halls of Norcross High! Former Blue Devils include NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara, three-time Grammy nominee Offset, Sevendust frontman Lajon Witherspoon, and bestselling author Nic Stone, whose debut novel, “Dear Martin,” reached No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK
“Visiting City Hall and then up a pole, across Lawrenceville Street on a phone line, returning to the Garden Clu site where we see it frequently. It is in mid-leap in the photo.” Submitted by Eric Johnson!

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 norcrosssocial@gmail.com!

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Jazz in the Alley
Jazz up your weekend Saturday, July 25, from 7:30–9:30pm in Thrasher Park! The Human DJ will bring live trumpet, piano, vocals and beatboxing, followed by Lizzy Kay’s vibrant blend of jazz, soul and R&B. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of music under the trees!

DAILY EVENTS
Friday

• B&W Burgers - Live music from Eric Parker and Friends, 8pm

• Cultivation Brewing - Live music from Austin Coleman, 5-8pm

Saturday

• B&W Burgers - Live music from Joe Hall, 8pm

• Cultivation Brewing - Flow & Grow Yoga with Be Tru Studios, 11:30am

• Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke, 9:30pm

• Norcross Library - Pregnancy Talk for ages 19 and older with Brianna Olaniyan, covering what to expect from beginning to end, registration required, 11am-1pm

• Thrasher Park - Jazz in the Alley, The Human DJ and Lizzy Kay, 7:30–9:30pm

Sunday

• Discovery Garden - Go admire what you're neighbors are growing in the community garden’s raised beds!

Monday

• Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout, 5:30-6:15am

• Norcross Library - Reading Buddies for ages 6-11 with one-on-one reading practice, 5-6pm / CosMania! Series for ages 12 and older, covering build books and cosplay judging preparation, 6-7pm

Tuesday

• B&W Burgers - Trivia, 7pm

• Norcross Library - Amber Insect Candy for ages 6-11, exploring how insects became fossilized in amber while learning candy-making basics, 4-5pm

• Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Last Podcast on the Left livestream, 8pm

Wednesday

• 45 South - PDC: Ryan Jones, Executive Director at Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries, 8:15-9am

• B&W Burgers - Music Bingo, 7pm

• Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club, 6:15pm / Trivia, 7pm

• Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout, 5:30-6:15am

• Norcross Library - Panel & Page for ages 12-18, celebrating Graphic Novels in Libraries Month through the themes, artwork, writing and craft of graphic novels across genres, 4-5pm

• Savage Pizza - Trivia, top 3 winners get prizes, 7pm

• Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Trivia, 7pm

Thursday

• Iron Horse Tavern - Trivia with Doug Turnbull, 8pm

• Norcross Library - Baby & Me Storytime for ages newborn-5 with tummy time, stories, bonding and sing-alongs, 10:15-11:15am / Summer Family Storytime for ages newborn-5 with stories, songs and movement, 11am-noon

YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS

• Butter & Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday

• Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off

Receive 15% off

• 45 South

• 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