Tuesday, November 14^th Day Meeting at the Cottage

“Bees, Teas, and Honey” presented by Katie Hendrickson of Dunwoody Nature Center.

Katie is a Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, Herbalist and Beekeeper. https://dunwoodynature.org/ Katie will share some delicious herbal tea with us, and we will sample honey from her bees!  All are welcome!  Invite a friend to enjoy this great program with you.

Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Monday, Nov 13 ^ph. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net).

10:00 am social; 10:30 - 12:00 Speaker and meeting

Please bring to the meeting:

• Your favorite mug for tea
• plastic grocery bags for the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry. They always need bags for packaging food for the clients.
• can pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House.
• cash for raffle tickets

Please sign up at the meeting if you will be attending the Holiday Party on December 12th.  There will be a signup sheet at the welcome table. The volunteer signup sheet will also be on the table.

It’s time to decorate the cottage for the holidays. All are welcome to stay after the meeting to help. 

Monday, November 13^th Fulton Federation of Garden Clubs Meeting

Refreshments: 10:15 AM; Meeting: 10:30 AM

Location: Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Go in the sanctuary door, turn right, and take elevator to lower level. (same room as September meeting)

Program: “Knockout Floral Bouquets” by Amanda Rogers. Get ready to enter and critique the ABG (Atlanta Botanical Garden) flower show February 23-25.

All club members are welcome to attend the Fulton Federation meetings. Please wear your club’s name badge. Bring some cash for the raffle and Penny Pines.

Kathy Sumner is attending the meeting.  She will be leaving Norcross at 9A.  Please contact Kathy if you would like to ride with her. (kesumner@att.net; (678-357-8684)

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, December 12^th Evening Meeting “NGC Holiday Celebration” at the Norcross Community Center.

Sign up at the November meeting or email Debbie Boyd (debbie.boyd@comcast.net) if you plan to come to the Holiday Party.  You can also sign up to help with the party.

Please call or text Kathy Sumner (678-357-8684) or Gena Spears (404-550-0217) if you would like to volunteer to help with the holiday party. Let us know if you would like to help with:

decorations, setup or cleanup, planning, ETC!

Dogwood District Awards

Please let Kathy Sumner know if you can help with the Awards write-ups.  The process is streamlined compared to previous years.  Award submissions are due by December 1^st. Our club qualifies for several awards, but we must submit the applications to be considered.

Annual Dues Payment

Dues for 2024-25 must be paid by January 15, 2024. Dues are $60 per member. Two household members may hold membership for a single payment of $70.

You may pay your membership dues at the meeting by cash, check, debit or credit card. Or mail a check payable to Norcross Garden Club to PO Box 576, Norcross GA 30091.

Cottage Garden Care

We encourage members to stop by anytime it’s convenient for weeding in our garden. Bring a friend or family member with you to pick up debris and pull a few weeds!  If you have any questions, please text Pam Cammarata (770-314-9541).

Dogwood District Holiday Fundraiser for Garden Club of Georgia Scholarship Program

Dogwood District is raising funds for the Garden Club of Georgia Scholarship initiative through The Amaryllis Bulb and the Holiday Wreath Fundraiser.  Dogwood District encourages all garden club members to consider purchasing bulbs or wreaths in support of this fundraiser.  A wonderful opportunity to get a jump start on your Holiday shopping!  And don’t forget to treat yourself, too.  Please share the links with family and friends who may want to purchase a Holiday wreath or beautiful Amaryllis bulbs!

There are two different companies for these items.  To purchase AMARYLLIS BULBS please click on this link. The colors are spectacular.  Flat rate of $6.99 for shipping. Orders placed by December 1^st will ship in time for holiday gift giving. http://gardenclubofgeorgia.fpfundraising.com

To purchase HOLIDAY WREATHS please click on this link.  The wreaths are 22” diameter, double faced balsam fir.  Price includes shipping. https://threeriversfundraising.com/fundraiser/ddgcg-w23

We appreciate your support of the Garden Club of Georgia’s Scholarship Program.

Red Cross Blood Drive-Norcross Monday, 11/13 and Wednesday 12/20

Please share with family and friends.  Blood demand is up but blood donations are down.

All blood types are welcome.  There is a particular need for Type O.

Ongoing Norcross Events (See https://www.norcrossga.net/ for details and more info and the event calendar: https://www.norcrossga.net/calendar.aspx?CID=22#changeDateMonthDropDown

Movie Mondays-2^nd and 4^th Mondays; 1:30 & 6:30pm-Norcross Community Center FREE!

First Friday Concerts, at the Norcross Community Center. Reservations required. FREE!

Check out Sustainable Norcross on Instagram for more information on recycling, conservation, bike laws, and other helpful tips. https://www.instagram.com/sustainable.norcross/

November-December Events check out Norcross website for details.

https://www.norcrossga.net/calendar.aspx?CID=22#changeDateMonthDropDown

Saturday, November 11^th Veterans Day Ceremony 10A-10:30

Saturday, November 11^th Holiday Open House 11A-7P – Shops and restaurants will feature specials.  Christmas Village and Tree lighting Fri-Sun Dec 1-3, Santa visits, carolers, Disney princesses, petting zoo, face painting and more!

Carriage Rides Dec 1-22 Every Tues, Weds and Fri, 6:30-8:30, departing from 45 South Café.

Photos with Santa Dec 6-22, every Weds and Fri, 6p-8p at 45 South Café

LionHeart Theatre: https://lionhearttheatre.org/. See website for upcoming performances, times and ticket information. Performances have been selling out!  Reserve early if you see something you like!

The Norcross Gallery and Studios is open Thursday-Saturday 11am-4:00pm to view works and exhibits by local artists. The Artist of the Month reception and exhibit kicks off monthly at 45 South Café. Stop by the Café anytime to view the featured artist’s exhibit. Visit the gallery website for other events and for the next Artist of the Month reception. https://norcrossgalleryandstudios.org/

Norcross November Newsletter is attached. Good reference for more details about Holiday events. Also, there is an interesting article about Johnson Dean Forest.

Peachtree Corners Events

Town Center Events Schedule

https://peachtreecornersga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/561/Full-2023-Event-Calendar-PDF?bidId=

Lots of Sports on the Screen; and weekly Yoga, CrossFit, Cornhole. And it’s all FREE!

The Forum https://theforumpeachtree.com/

Keep up to date with new pop-up shops for the holiday season and new permanent shops.  Follow the updates for the renovations.  Lots of exciting improvements are in the works.

Check out the schedule of events—something for everyone! https://theforumpeachtree.com/events