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City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | January 2023

2022: Year in Review

The year 2022 was another one for the history books with many milestones and accomplishments celebrated. As we embark on a new year, let’s reflect on the City of Hickory’s top highlights of the previous year.

Police Chief to Retire, Next Chief Named

After 30 years of qualified service to the citizens of Hickory, Chief of Police Thurman Whisnant announced that he will retire on January 31.  

Major Reed Baer, having completed 25 years of service to the Hickory Police Department, will serve as Hickory’s next Chief of Police, effective February 1. 

Updated Leaf Collection Schedule

Due to an earlier than expected leaf fall, along with continued staffing challenges, leaf pickup in the City of Hickory has been delayed. The City of Hickory Solid Waste Division appreciates citizens’ patience as Public Works crews continue their efforts to complete the work and provide the highest levels of service. A revised leaf collection schedule has been created to assist Hickory residents with determining a more accurate pickup timeframe.

Calendar of Events

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, January 3 & 17

7 p.m.

City Council Chambers at City Hall

www.HickoryNC.gov

TAI CHI

Every Wednesday in January

6:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

HOME SCHOOL P.E.

Thursday, January 5 & 19

1 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

HOUSEPLANT SWAP

Thursday, January 5

6 p.m.

The Learning Lab, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

NBA 2K23 TOURNAMENT

Saturday, January 7

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

CREATIVE JOURNALING WITH CREATIVEBUG

Saturday, January 7

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

Registration Required

Ridgeview Branch Library

AUTHOR TALK WITH GLORIA COPPOLA, TOO MANY GOODBYES

Saturday, January 7

2 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

POINT OF VIEW: TEEN WRITING CLUB

Monday, January 9

5 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

BREAKING THROUGH GERMAN ANCESTRY WALLS WITHOUT KNOWING GERMAN

Tuesday, January 10

2-4 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

WRITING WORKSHOP: WRITING FEARLESSLY

Thursday, January 12

6-7:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

MLK DAY PRAYER BREAKFAST: “THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT”

Monday, January 16

7-10 a.m. (Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and Program starts at 8:30 a.m.)

Registration Required

Cromer Center Dining Hall

Lenoir-Rhyne University

CITY OFFICES CLOSED

FOR MLK DAY

Monday, January 16

DISCOVER GENEALOGY AND LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCES IN THE NORTH CAROLINA ROOM

Tuesday, January 17

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

ART FOR ALL

Tuesday, January 17

6 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

WRITING WORKSHOP: BUILDING YOUR CHARACTER

Thursday, January 19

6-7:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

ROCK OF AGES

January 20 - February 4

Hickory Community Theatre

www.HickoryTheatre.org

TOY SWAP

Saturday, January 21

11 a.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING

Thursday, January 26

6-7 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

FREE COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT

Saturday, January 28

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

JOURNAL OF FAMILY LIFE WITH CREATIVEBUG

Saturday, January 28

10-11:30 a.m.

Registration Required

Ridgeview Branch Library

SEWING PILLOWS WITH CREATIVEBUG

Monday, January 30

5-7 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

HICKORY FARMERS MARKET

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

The Sails on the Square

Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryFarmersMarket.com