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City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | December 2022

Microsoft to Invest $1B

in Catawba County

Leaders of Catawba County, the Cities of Conover and Hickory, the Town of Maiden, and the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation announced on November 9 that Microsoft Corp. plans to invest a minimum of $1 billion in the phased development of four datacenters in Catawba County over the next 10 years.

The datacenters will be located in Conover, Hickory, and Maiden and will create at least 50 new jobs. The Hickory sites will be located on approximately 160 acres west of U.S. 321 adjacent to Hickory Lincolnton Hwy and on approximately 16 acres on Tate Blvd. 

Programs to Support Local Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

The City of Hickory is committed to promoting business and economic development and offers a range of incentives and business development programs to support new and expanding businesses. The Small Business Loan and Microenterprise Grant Programs assist entrepreneurs and small businesses with funding to take their business to the next level.

Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule

The City of Hickory is proud to offer curbside collection of leaves again this season, as one of the many services provided by the Solid Waste Division of Public Works. Each collection area of the city will have two pickups, and time allotted in each area is based on the number of mature trees and the size of each collection area.

In addition to the scheduled pickups for curbside loose leaf collection, the City will collect leaves bagged in clear plastic bags weekly on your regular garbage day. Clear bags are available for free throughout leaf season at the Public Services Complex located at 1441 Ninth Avenue NE.

Help New Hickory Aviation Museum

Take Flight

The City of Hickory is partnering with the Sabre Society of North Carolina/Hickory Aviation Museum and Catawba Valley Community College to construct a building to house the museum's vintage military aircraft, preserve aviation history, and provide STEM education and workforce development opportunities. You can help us create an elevated aviation experience by making a tax-deductible donation towards the new Hickory Aviation Museum.

Calendar of Events

HANDMADE HOLIDAYS

Throughout December

Full Calendar Available Online

Hickory Public Library

HICKORY FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays Only: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Sails on the Square

Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryFarmersMarket.com

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

December 2 - 17

Hickory Community Theatre

www.HickoryTheatre.org

COOKIES AND CAROLS

Saturday, December 3

11 a.m. at Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block

www.HickoryChoralSociety.org

DOWNTOWN COOKIE CRAWL

& TREASURE HUNT

Saturday, December 3

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Downtown Hickory (HDDA Table on Union Square)

www.DowntownHickory.com

DOGGIE DAY WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 3

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bruce Meisner Park

CHRISTMAS DIY WORKSHOP

Tuesday, December 6

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, December 6

7 p.m.

City Council Chambers at City Hall

www.HickoryNC.gov

PICKLEBALL CLINIC FOR BEGINNERS

Thursday, December 8

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Neill Clark Recreation Center

1940s CHRISTMAS RADIO HOUR

Friday, December 9 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block

www.HickoryMusicFactory.com

HICKORY CHORAL SOCIETY

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

December 9 at 7:30 p.m.

December 10 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

December 11 at 3 p.m.

Corinth Reformed Church

www.HickoryChoralSociety.org

PICTURES WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 10

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Highland Recreation Center

LAKE HICKORY CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE

Saturday, December 10

6-8 p.m.

Lake Hickory

Viewing from Rotary-Geitner Park

THE GRINCH

Monday, December 12

2 p.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

6 p.m. at Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block

Thursday, December 15

6 p.m. at Ridgeview Branch Library

SENIOR ADULT TRIP TO TANGLEWOOD LIGHTS

Thursday, December 15

4:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Depart from Highland Recreation Center

3 ON 3 CHRISTMAS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, December 17

10 a.m.

Registration Required

Ridgeview Recreation Center

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT      

Saturday, December 17

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block

www.hickoryinternationalcouncil.com

LUNCH WITH SANTA

Tuesday, December 20

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ridgeview Recreation Center

ART FOR ALL

Tuesday, December 20

6 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, December 20

7 p.m.

City Council Chambers at City Hall

www.HickoryNC.gov

CITY OFFICES CLOSED

FOR CHRISTMAS

December 22, 23, & 26

COMMUNITY KWANZAA CELEBRATION

Tuesday, December 27

6 p.m. at Ridgeview Branch Library

CITY OFFICES CLOSED

FOR NEW YEAR

Monday, January 2