February 19, 2018

Carole Townsend

(Not So) Common Sense | A swimsuit? In February?

How many of you out there have ever received those skimpy clothing catalogs in your mailboxes during this, the coldest month of the year? You know the ones I mean; emaciated but somehow lovely models grace the pages, lounging and posing in swimsuits that look like Band-aids, filmy, flowy, see-through dresses, and skin-tight shorty-shorts.

Marlene Ratledge Buchanen

Hey Y’all | The Fur Ball of Death

We have four cats, all were rescues, and none are touchy-feely. I really wanted a cat that was like my little Ramona. She loved to be held and combed or to just sit with you. She wrapped herself around my neck and rode on my shoulders wherever I was walking.These four in residence now were never truly socialized as babies, so they have made up their own rules.

March Adult Programming Events

BEEKEEPING 101

Saturday, March 3 at 2:30 pm
Buford Branch
2100 Buford Highway, Buford 30518

Are you interested in becoming a Beekeeper? If so, how do you get started? Join Nashville actress and Gwinnett County beekeeper Francine Locke to learn the ins and outs of beekeeping. Discover why you should keep bees and what inspired Francine to become a beekeeper herself. 

Archer High PTSA to host HBCU College Fair & Step Show

Archer High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is sponsoring its second annual Historically Black College and University (HBCU) College Fair & Step Show on Saturday, February 24, 2018, from noon to 4 p.m. at Archer High School (2255 New Hope Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045).

Leigh McIntosh

How Rotary Provides Purpose in the Bleak Midwinter

As I ponder how I will put this article together, I find myself thinking about James Taylor singing about the bleak midwinter and realize we are in the midst of it. The excitement of the holidays has passed and the next holiday may be several months away for many of us. Fortunately, I have a window, but as I look out, I am staring at hardwood trees with bare branches, and through those branches, there is nothing but gray sky.

Scam Alert: Shoppers Beware of Facebook Marketplace Cons

Facebook Marketplace can be a great place to find deals on items for sale in your neighborhood. But like any online classified site, watch out for warning signs before handing over money. BBB is seeing reports of Facebook Marketplace scams in BBB Scam Tracker, especially for big-ticket items like used cars and RVs.

Florence Warbington Green’s original painting is on loan for an extended period of time to the City of Norcross, and a Dedication Ceremony will take place prior to the Historic Cemetery Tour on February 24th.

Celebrate Historic Norcross on February 24th

City of Norcross to hold Dedication Ceremony for painting of historic downtown Norcross followed by Cemetery Tour

Norcross — With the county’s Bicentennial festivities underway, many cities are finding this to be a time of reflection, and the City of Norcross is no different—history is a major part of what makes Norcross the charming, beloved town its residents call home today and on Saturday, February 24th the City looks forward to celebrating that very thing.