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City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | July 2023

Neighborhood College

The City of Hickory will offer its popular Neighborhood College program this fall for citizens wishing to learn about the functions of local government. The 2023 Neighborhood College program is a free series of professionally led sessions designed to teach citizens about City of Hickory government and the many services it provides. The immersive program will run September 11 through November 7 with sessions held on Monday evenings, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturday Screenings

Sit back, relax, and enjoy free movies this summer! Saturday Screenings will take place at 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of July and August. 

July 8: The Sandlot
July 22: Jumanji
August 12: The Karate Kid
August 26: Remember the Titans

Summer Food Service Program

Hickory Public Library is partnering with Hickory Public Schools’ Nutrition Services to provide free meals for children and teens ages 18 and younger throughout the summer. 

New City Attorney

The Hickory City Council has appointed Timothy Swanson to be the new Hickory City Attorney. Swanson will be sworn into office during the Hickory City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 18, beginning at 7 p.m. Prior to the meeting, a reception will be held in the City Hall Atrium from 6-7 p.m. in honor of Swanson’s appointment.

Calendar of Events

INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS ART

Saturday, July 8

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

SATURDAY SCREENINGS: THE SANDLOT

Saturday, July 8

8:30 p.m.

Union Square, Downtown Hickory

THE FUN FACTORY

Tuesday, July 11

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

ALL TOGETHER BASEBALL TALES WITH CONRAD FROM HICKORY CRAWDADS

Wednesday, July 12

10 a.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

DANCE CAMP: BALLET

Wednesday, July 12

2 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

DANCE CAMP: CONTEMPORARY

Wednesday, July 12

2:45 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

ALL TOGETHER TALES - LET’S BE AN ARTIST

Thursday, July 13

6:30 p.m.

Hickory Museum of Art

YOGA ON THE LAWN

Saturday, July 15

9-10 a.m.

SALT Block Lawn

HICKORY HIKERS: MOSES CONE PARK

Saturday, July 15

9 a.m.

Registration Required

Transportation from Highland Recreation Center

HICKORY SKATE JAM COMPETITION

Saturday, July 15

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration Required

Stanford Skate Park

THE WIZARD EXPERIENCE

Saturday, July 15

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

RECEPTION FOR CITY ATTORNEY TIM SWANSON

Tuesday, July 18

6-7 p.m.

City Hall Atrium

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 18

7 p.m.

City Council Chambers at City Hall

www.HickoryNC.gov

ALL TOGETHER TALES

Wednesday, July 19

10 a.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

DANCE CAMP: BALLET

Wednesday, July 19

2 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

STEAM EXPLORERS

Wednesday, July 19

2-3 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

DANCE CAMP: CONTEMPORARY

Wednesday, July 19

2:45 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

ALL TOGETHER STEAM: MOON LANDING

Thursday, July 20

2-3 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER FIELD TRIP

Thursday, July 20

5-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Catawba Science Center

TEEN NIGHT AFTER HOURS (AGES 14-17)

Friday, July 21

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

ALL TOGETHER MARTIAL ARTS

Saturday, July 22

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

FALL GARDENING TALK & PLANT SWAP

Saturday, July 22

1-2 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

SATURDAY SCREENINGS: JUMANJI

Saturday, July 22

8:30 p.m.

Union Square, Downtown Hickory

FIDGETS & FUZZY FRIENDS

Monday, July 24

2-3 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

RANDOM FANDOM: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Monday, July 24

5-6:30 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

ALL TOGETHER TALES

Wednesday, July 26

10 a.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

NC NATIVE SNAKES

Wednesday, July 26

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

ALL TOGETHER WE BUILD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

Thursday, July 27

5-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Ridgeview Branch Library

CITY OF HICKORY NIGHT AT HICKORY CRAWDADS

Friday, July 28

7 p.m.

L.P. Frans Stadium

www.HickoryCrawdads.com

HICKORY BALLET AND PERFORMING ARTS BOOKS TO BROADWAY PRESENTS SPONGEBOB

Saturday, July 29

10 a.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

11:30 a.m. at Ridgeview Branch Library

ALL TOGETHER CREATE: DIY ANIMAL SOAP CARVING

Saturday, July 29

3-4 p.m.

Registration Required

Ridgeview Branch Library

SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM

Through August 5

Hickory Public Library

JUNIOR HMA

Exhibition Open Through July 30

Shuford Gallery

Hickory Museum of Art

www.HickoryArt.org

DOWNTOWN HICKORY FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Sails on the Square

www.HickoryFarmersMarket.com