Thursday, May 10, 2012
Norcross HS game tickets are on sale for $10.
Can't wait for football season to start? You're in luck. Norcross High School is celebrating its annual Blue & White Football Scrimmage this Friday, May 11. Taking place at the Blue Devils stadium, the 9th graders begin their game at 6 p.m. and the JV/Varisty will follow at 7 p.m. Tickets go for $10, which includes entrance to the game, a meal at the concession stand and a chance at raffle prizes. The Norcross High Touchdown Club, the booster club for NHS football, is also asking for new members. There are multiple levels to choose from for the community, from Silver Seniors, Youth League and Alumni. Members can join at the Touchdown Club's website. Scrimmage tickets can be purchased from a football player at at the stadium gate, located …
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Norcross High School
5300 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA
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Our intrepid Peachtree Corners resident continues her journey in training for her first triathlon.
The whole hot mess started on St. Patrick's Day. My triathlon training partner-in-crime (Donna) and I had just finished a 10-mile bike ride. We were within spitting distance of an Irish pub, and despite the fact that we were beyond sweaty disgusting in our bike shorts and tops, we stopped in for a post-ride beer in celebration. Even though it was only 2:00 in the afternoon, the place was already packed with party goers, wall to wall green. And of course, we looked terribly out of place. We managed to score a table, and noticed three ridiculously cute 20 something Guinness Girls strolling around, wearing ultra-short green tutus, serving beers. At that exact moment, Donna and I looked at each other, and burst out in unison, "Tutus. We NEED …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The Gwinnett Patches recently held a contest giving away tickets to a baseball game, and now the nine winners have been determined.
The nine Patch sites in Gwinnett County recently held a contest giving away a Family Four Pack of tickets to the Gwinnett Braves game on June 1st. We randomly selected a winner from each site. Their Patch usernames are: Dacula Patch - Betsy Duluth Patch - Anita Smith Lawrenceville Patch - JoAnn Fuller Lilburn Patch - Diane Altonen Loganville Patch - Denise Beam Norcross Patch - Tim Suggs Peachtree Corners Patch - Gene Reinold Snellville Patch - Sherry B. Cown Suwanee Patch - Alicia Allen Congratulations to all of our winners! We look forward to seeing you at Coolray Field. Even if you did not win, you still can buy tickets for the game at a discounted price by using promo code LAWRENCEVILLE.
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Coolray Field
2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA
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As the world wonders about the possible link between football and long-term brain health, does that impact how you feel about kids playing the game?
There already has been plenty of discussion linking Junior Seau's suicide and the cumulative effects of violent collisions he sustained during his illustrious NFL career. The former San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots linebacker died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the chest last week. In our quest to know why a 43-year-old former football star would take his own life, we quickly latch on to what we've seen previously — a growing list of former players who've suffered depression, dementia and other neurological problems. So what do you think? Does the possibility of concussions in youth and high school football concern you? Add your comments at the end of this article. Last year, former Pro Bowl safety Dave Duerson died of a self-…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The former Atlanta Braves pitcher will be signing copies of his new book.
Another Atlanta Braves icon will be appearing at Coolray Field soon. John Smoltz, former pitching star who could earn a spot in the Hall of Fame, will be signing copies of his book on Friday, May 25, 6-7:30 p.m. It is part of the Gwinnett Public Library Meet the Author series. "Smoltzie" has joined the author circuit with his book "Starting and Closing: Perseverance, Faith and One More Year." “It’s wonderful that the library can help welcome back John Smoltz as he begins a new chapter in his amazing career, this time as a best-selling author,” Gwinnett County Public Library Executive Director Nancy Stanbery-Kellam said in a news release. “We love when we can bring both history and new beginnings to our community in unexpected places. …
Monday, May 7, 2012
The Norcross High basketball player signs to the Tar Heels last Saturday.
Norcross High basketball player Diamond DeShields committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, according to ESPN. DeShields is the No. 3 propsect in the class of 2013, and is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked junior commitment to date, according to the article. The offense guard helped the Lady Blue Devils score a spot in this year's semifinals, but they lost against the undefeated McEachern High 64-61. Norcross had won the previous two state titles. For the full story on Diamond DeShields and North Carolina's other recruits, check out the ESPN article.
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Norcross High School
5300 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA
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Wesleyan School's longtime basketball Coach Jan Azar was among this year's inductees. The ceremony took place at Coolray Field.
On Saturday, May 5, the third annual Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place honoring six deserving Gwinnett graduates who excelled as athletes this weekend. Taking place at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, this year’s ceremony included a roster of inductees: former Brookwood High School and Falcons placekicker Jason Elam; one-time South Gwinnett and University of Georgia quarterback David Greene; Wesleyan’s longtime basketball coach Jan Azar; and all-around athlete Susan Brandau Hawkins, wrestler Scott Hage, and Coach Karl Bostick, who are all honorees with ties to Parkview. “We are fortunate to have so many who excelled in sports,” remarked GCPS Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks. “We also…
Friday, May 4, 2012
The Peachtree Corners facility offers gymnastics classes for children of all ages.
You'll flip for the gymnastics programs at Fowler YMCA. The YMCA teaches kids to tumble, run, jump and twist in its gymnastics and tumbling programs. From age 1 year and up, kids learn movement skills, fine motor skills, tumbling, basic and advanced gymnastics skills in the Y's progressive-based classes. The program's littlest participants can toddle, jump, roll, skip and swing as they grow from barely walking into the school age years. The Y's gymnastics, tumbling, ballet, and cheer programs can help both boys and girls learn the basics through advanced skills. In Gymnastics Summer Day Camp, participants ages 5 to 12 develop skills using mats, the parallel bars, the balance beam and the springboard. Safety and fun are emphasized. The Y's…
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Robert D. Fowler YMCA
5600 W Jones Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Enter Patch's contest for a chance to win four tickets to an upcoming game at Coolray Field.
Baseball is America’s pastime. And now Peachtree Corners Patch is giving you and your family or friends a chance to enjoy a night out at the ballpark to watch the Gwinnett Braves take on the Charlotte Knights. You could win a Family Four Pack of tickets to the game on Friday, June 1st at 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. Entering is easy. Just scroll down and comment on this article by Tuesday, May 8th at 6 p.m. telling us why you love baseball or going to ball games. We’ll randomly choose a winner from the comments. All nine of the Gwinnett Patches are participating, so visit your neighbor sites and enter on each site. Each Patch will choose a winner, but you can only win one set of tickets. Time to play ball Peachtree Corners!
Friday, April 27, 2012
As part of a national effort to keep kids fit, the Peachtree Corners facility has planned a day filled with fun for the entire family. And the best part - it's free.
Summer is the time for kids to get up, go out, play and explore. But sometimes when the school year ends, so does a child’s exposure to stimulating activities. Studies show that kids with access summer camps, tutoring and travel keep learning when school's out, while those without such advantages gain weight and fall behind. Too much unstructured time can lead to lazy summer days in front of the TV or an electric screen, snacking on junk food. As part of a nationwide effort to encourage kids to get moving, Fowler YMCA will host a Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 28 from 10 to 12:30 p.m. This free community event is a day filled with fun, engaging and creative activities that support healthy living, and is a part of the Y's larger …
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Robert D. Fowler YMCA
5600 W Jones Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA
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Nancy Minor
9:28 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012
I love these articles. They do inspire me. Time to get back to the Y and renew my exercise program. You ladies make me smile ! more ›