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SUMMARY:Back to School Bash
DESCRIPTION:The Hickory Police Department is partnering with the City of Hickory Parks\, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department to host the annual Back to School Bash on Saturday\, Aug. 22\, from 5-7 p.m. at Taft Broome Park. \nThe Back to School Bash provides students of all ages with free backpacks and school supplies to help them start the new school year with confidence. Children attending the event can also enjoy free haircuts\, face painting\, food\, and a variety of vendor booths offering resources and fun activities. \nModern Nissan of Hickory serves as the presenting sponsor for this year’s event\, with additional support from The Wonder Group\, Walmart\, Cosmo Motors\, Mike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota\, and Sport Clips Haircuts. \nTaft Broome Park is located at 115 7th Avenue SW in Hickory. \nFor more information\, contact Todder Clark at nclark@hickorync.gov or 828-328-4890.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/back-to-school-bash/
LOCATION:Taft Broome Park\, 115 7th Ave SW\, Hickory\, 28602
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SUMMARY:Freedom Sculpture Dedication
DESCRIPTION:The City of Hickory Public Art Commission invites the community to Taft Broome Park on Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the dedication of a new public art sculpture added to Hickory’s collection. Members of the Hickory community are invited to attend the dedication. \n 
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/freedom-sculpture-dedication/
LOCATION:Taft Broome Park\, 115 7th Ave SW\, Hickory\, 28602
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SUMMARY:Ridgeview Community Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Hickory Police Department invites you to the annual Ridgeview Community Block Party on August 8\, starting at 5 p.m.!\n\n\n\nCome to this free back-to-school event for food\, music\, and free school supplies to help your kids prepare for the school year.\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/ridgeview-community-block-party/
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