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Celebrate the Luck of the Irish this Paddy’s Day with Irish Fest Norcross

February 22, 2018

City’s First St. Patrick’s Day Celebration to include Traditional Irish Dining, Dancing, ‘Hurling’ and More

Norcross — Fiálte (welcome) to Norcross! The City of Norcross is excited to announce a collaboration with Taste of Britain and the Drake School of Irish Dance to bring you the first-ever St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Norcross on March 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entirety of S. Peachtree Street will be closed to accommodate the festivities.

It’s time for the Georgia coyote challenge; participate to earn a chance to win

February 20, 2018

Coming back for the 2nd year, the Georgia Coyote Challenge highlights how citizens can effectively handle nuisance coyote issues. This year, entering will be even easier, and participants can earn up to 10 entries in three separate drawings (between March and August), according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

Georgia’s Lanier Islands Named Winner in The Knot Best of Weddings 2018

February 20, 2018

#1 Wedding Planning Website Honors Metro Atlanta Lakeside Resort Among Top Wedding Vendors Across America During Twelfth Annual Best of Weddings Awards

Lanier Islands is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a 2018 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knott, the leading online wedding brand, and app.

Non-Profit and Sorority to Host 10th Biennial Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Ball

February 20, 2018

Debutantes Poised for Dazzling Presentation to Society

Lawrenceville -The Gwinnett Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. (“GPS”) and the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter (“UAO”) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will host their 10th Biennial Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Ball on Saturday, March 3rd at the Infinite Energy Center at 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm).

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

February 19, 2018

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.

Scam Alert: Shoppers Beware of Facebook Marketplace Cons

February 19, 2018

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.

How Rotary Provides Purpose in the Bleak Midwinter

February 19, 2018

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.

Archer High PTSA to host HBCU College Fair & Step Show

February 19, 2018

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).

March Adult Programming Events

February 19, 2018

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.