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SUMMARY:Catawba County Fall Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Event
DESCRIPTION:Residents can clean out their basements\, garages\, and attics and bring their hazardous waste to Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday\, Nov. 7\, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at L.P. Frans Stadium (2500 Clement Blvd NW in Hickory). \nThis event is open to Catawba County residents only and is free of charge. Residents are advised to be prepared to wait due to anticipated high volumes of materials. No trailers are allowed. \nResidential household hazardous waste accepted at the event includes the following: \n\nHousehold cleaners such as drain openers\, toilet bowl cleaners\, oven cleaners\, disinfectants\, and pine cleaners\nAll types of paint products such as latex and oil-based paints\, spray paints\, solvents\, thinners\, shellacs\, varnishes\, wood preservatives\, and sealers\nAutomotive products such as lead-acid batteries\, used motor oil\, antifreeze\, brake fluid\, and auto starter fluid\nPesticides and insecticides such as poisons and aerosols\nChemical-based products such as acids\, bases\, kerosene\, household batteries\, photographic chemicals\, pool chemicals\, propane gas cylinders\, fluorescent tubes\, and mercury thermometers\nElectronics such as computer monitors and intact televisions\, laptops\, floppy drives\, hard drives\, ink/toner cartridges\, modems\, cell phones\, answering machines\, CD players\, tape players\, calculators\, copiers\, duplicators\, microwaves\, electronic typewriters\, pagers\, radios\, remote controls\, scanners\, stereos\, and VCRs\nMedications and prescription drugs (not including sharps or needles)\nStyrofoam and packaging foam of any kind\, as long as it is clean (no bendable foam\, sheet foam\, compostable peanuts\, or home insulation)\nPlastic bags\n\nNot accepted items: \n\nOxygen tanks or acetylene tanks\nTires\nSharps or needles\nFirearms\, ammunition\, or explosives\nBusiness waste\nRadioactive waste\nBiologically active or infectious waste\nUnknown gases or chemicals\nDioxin-related waste\nHousehold garbage\nLawn mowers or weed eaters\nAppliances\n\nTo assist with electronics recycling and disposal\, the County contracts with companies certified to ensure proper handling and security of the waste collected. All data and data-bearing devices on electronic equipment will be destroyed\, but the County cannot guarantee the non-disclosure of any information left on equipment. \nAs a reminder\, paint (no spray cans)\, electronics\, and household batteries are accepted at the Blackburn Landfill\, located at 4017 Rocky Ford Road in Newton\, during regular operating hours year-round and free of charge. \nThe one-day event is brought to you by Catawba County Utilities & Engineering and the City of Hickory. For more information\, please contact Catawba County Utilities & Engineering at 828-465-8217 or visit www.catawbacountync.gov.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/catawba-county-fall-household-hazardous-waste-electronics-collection-event/
LOCATION:L.P. Frans Stadium\, 2500 Clement Blvd NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ethereal Trinity Sculpture Dedication
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URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/ethereal-trinity-sculpture-dedication/
LOCATION:OLLE Art Walk\, 1085 3rd Ave Dr NW\, Hickory\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,City Meetings,Community Event
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SUMMARY:City of Hickory's Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:The City of Hickory invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the annual Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Friday\, Nov. 20\, in downtown Hickory. Sponsored by Lowes Foods since the event’s inception\, this cherished community tradition features festive parade entries\, holiday music\, family-friendly activities\, and the lighting of downtown’s Christmas tree. \nThe evening begins at 5:45 p.m. with a special procession by Fallen Heroes Ministry\, honoring North Carolina’s fallen soldiers. The Christmas Parade will immediately follow. \n 
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/city-of-hickorys-lowes-foods-christmas-parade-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holidaypalooza
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a wonderful season of holiday events in Hickory! Festivities kick off on Friday\, Nov. 21\, with the City of Hickory’s Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting and continue through December. \nA special Holidaypalooza event will be presented by the City of Hickory\, the Hickory Downtown Development Association (HDDA)\, and the Hickory Farmers Market on Saturday\, Nov. 21\, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Union Square in downtown Hickory. \nThe merry event will offer visits with Santa Claus and the Thanksgiving Turkey from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will then host a holiday story time at 1 p.m. with help from his friends at Hickory Public Library. \nThroughout the Holidaypalooza event downtown\, kids will be able to write letters to Santa at the HDDA table and participate in fun\, holiday activities provided by Hickory Public Library staff. \nAdditionally\, this year for the first time\, the Hickory Farmers Market will host a holiday market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with this event. \nEnjoy the downtown businesses and the holiday market for all your holiday treats and shopping. \nFor a listing of additional holiday events happening around Hickory\, please visit www.hickorync.gov/holidaypalooza.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/holidaypalooza/
LOCATION:Sails on the Square – Downtown Hickory\, 246 Union Square NW\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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