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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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9 events,
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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Story Time
Story Time
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
4 events,
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Sails Original Music Series featuring Danielle Howle
Sails Original Music Series featuring Danielle Howle
The City of Hickory's 2022 Sails Original Music Series kicks off on Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m. in Downtown Hickory with folk musician Danielle Howle.As an artist-poet, Danielle Howle is a natural storyteller through song. She makes the biggest impact by sharing simple truths. Her music comes from a place of self-awareness and is […]
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Pilates
Pilates
Let's focus on the core - the powerhouse of the body! Pilates improves flexibility & builds strength while improving coordination & balance. Emphasis on the abs, back, glutes, and thighs. An all-around great workout! Cost: $2 Residents, $4 Non-residents (To be paid at the time of class)
3 events,
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Spring Foraging Workshop
Spring Foraging Workshop
Have you wanted to learn more about foraging and plant identification? On Saturday, May 7 from 10am-12pm Julie Mullis will teach a lecture-style program with a focus on spring and early summer plant identification as well as the ethics and safety of foraging. She will bring samples, show pictures of different stages of plant growth, […]
Free
8 events,
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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Story Time
Story Time
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
5 events,
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Sails Original Music Series featuring Cowboy Judy
Sails Original Music Series featuring Cowboy Judy
ue to unforeseen circumstances, The Get Right Band will not be performing for the Sails Original Music Series this Friday, May 13. However, the free concert will still take place featuring Cowboy Judy. The show will start at 7 p.m. on Union Square in Downtown Hickory.“We’re in for a real treat with Cowboy Judy,” say […]
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Ages 60 & Up Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Ages 60 & Up Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
4 events,
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Milkweed Seed Bombs
Milkweed Seed Bombs
Make a nutrient-rich seed bomb filled with milkweed seeds to take home! Learn about the cold stratification process, monarch butterfly migration, and how to prep your seeds for planting. All ages. Registration required.
Free
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The Buzz About Bugs
The Buzz About Bugs
Calling all young entomologists to join us at the library to learn fascinating facts about bugs, beetles, pollinators, and more! Then we’ll create stamps from recycled materials to create our own unique bug prints. For children in grades K-5.
9 events,
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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Story Time
Story Time
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
6 events,
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Sails Original Music Series featuring Jive Talk
Sails Original Music Series featuring Jive Talk
The City of Hickory's 2022 Sails Original Music Series continues this week with Jive Talk. The performance begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at Union Square in Downtown Hickory. Jive Talk began as the project of longtime friends Oliver Pierce (lead vocals/guitar), Isaac Middleton (guitar/synth/vocals), and Ben Dunn (bass/vocals). After working long-distance for […]
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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Trivia & Jingo
Trivia & Jingo
Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.
5 events,
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Hickory Hikers
Hickory Hikers
Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and the Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory's newest hiking club! We'll hike in various city and county parks throughout the year. This club is open to hikers of all ages and experience levels. Children under the age of 13 are required to be […]
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Kids Billboard Art Workshop
Kids Billboard Art Workshop
Melissa Crosson, a local Hickory artist featured by ArtPop Street Gallery’s billboard project that showcases artists across the US, will give kids a lesson in how to convey a message through painting and emulate a mini-billboard, using 4x12” canvas. All materials are supplied but registration is required as space is limited. Crosson’s painting, “Harvest” can […]
Free
9 events,
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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Story Time
Story Time
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
5 events,
Low Impact
Low Impact
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
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Total Body
Total Body
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
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Cycle
Cycle
A high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
6 events,
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Sails Original Music Series featuring The Wildmans
Sails Original Music Series featuring The Wildmans
The City of Hickory's 2022 Sails Original Music Series will feature The Wildmans on Friday, May 27. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. on Union Square in Downtown Hickory. The Wildmans come from the hills of Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition. From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler's […]
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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Trivia & Jingo
Trivia & Jingo
Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.
3 events,
1 event,
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Swingin’ Under the Stars
Swingin’ Under the Stars
Hickory Music Factory’s annual "Swingin’ Under the Stars" will be held in Downtown Hickory at The Sails on the Square on Sunday, May 29, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. This FREE OUTDOOR event features the Hickory Jazz Orchestra under the leadership of founder Rick Cline. The big band will perform classic 1940s era big band arrangements from […]
7 events,
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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Story Time
Story Time
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
4 events,
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Sails Original Music Series featuring Reliably Bad
Sails Original Music Series featuring Reliably Bad
The City of Hickory's 2022 Sails Original Music Series continues with Reliably Bad on Friday, June 3. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. on Union Square in Downtown Hickory. Reliably Bad is an eight-piece funk-pop band based out of Greensboro, North Carolina. Formed in 2018, the group brings together jazz and classical musicians to […]
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Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Ages 60 & Up Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Ages 60 & Up Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
4 events,
Yoga on the Lawn
Yoga on the Lawn
Certified yoga teacher Vicki McPherson will teach an all-levels beginner friendly yoga class on the SALT Block lawn in front of the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Bring your own mat or a towel and plenty of water. No registration required.
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Goat Cheesemaking
Goat Cheesemaking
Dawn Matthews from The Thankful Goat Farm will teach how to make Chevre Mozzarella goat’s cheese. Participants will be able to sample the cheese that is made in the class. Registration required. Registration will open two weeks before the event.
Free
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Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.