Tag: Youth

Wild Bird Walk & Talk

All ages – Come learn all about identifying and feeding wild birds in our area. Meet us at Glenn C. Hilton Park Shelter #1. The event will begin with a presentation about wild birds in our area and bird feeders and their care from Wild Birds Unlimited. We will conclude with a walk through the Glenn C. Hilton Park Boardwalk to try to identify some of the birds we learn about. All participants will be supplied with a small beginner’s booklet about birding, and other free handouts from Wild Bird’s Unlimited.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT! FOR MORE INFORMATON, PLEASE CONTACT LISA MILLER AT 828-328-3997.

Doggie Olympics

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Is your dog ready to be a Doggie Olympian!? If so, bring them out to Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park on Saturday, September 9th to compete in a variety of contests including best trick, frisbee toss, and more!
There is no cost to participate; however, we are asking that you make a monetary donation or donate dry adult dog food, canned puppy food, and any kind of cat or kitten food. All proceeds and donations will benefit Catawba County Animal Services.
HPD officers will be on site to meet and greet the community and to provide educational material on animal control.

For more information contact, Lori Miller at lmiller@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2607.

Hickory, North Carolina

Zumba (Mon)

Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect For. Everybody and every body! How It Works. We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity
and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Benefits. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness. Cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. For more information contact: ZIN Robinson Jimenez at 828-612-6268 or ZIN Simona Van Horn at 828-455-0306

$2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

Skateboard Lessons

Skateboard Lessons

Skateboard Lessons 

This event has 2 separate sessions/dates available for registration.   You may register for one or both sessions.

 Saturday, 3rd &  Saturday June 17thth,  9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Highland Recreation Center Skate Park , Registration Required, This event is a free event.

Learn to skateboard with an advanced instructor. This class is intended for beginners to learn board control, balance, and safety. No skateboard is required, we have ones you can use.  This clinic will be a 2hr session, 9:30-11:30am. . Helmets are required, pads are not required or provided but highly recommended. 9:30-11:30am.  10yrs -15yrs old and parents need to sign a waiver before attending. Registration is required.

Community Drum Circle

Community Drum Circle

The Hickory Music Factory, in partnership with the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host a drum circle downtown at the Sails On the Square on Thursday, June 1st,  7-8 PM.  Hosted by Rick Cline.  This is a free event program and all ages are welcome to attend.  There is no registration for this event.  There is a limited number of drums provided and you are encouraged to bring your own if you have one!

For more information contact Lisa Miller at 828-328-3997 or email at ammiller@hickorync.gov.

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