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City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | September 2022

Sails Original Music Series Returns

The City of Hickory's Sails Original Music Series returns to Downtown Hickory this fall to offer free concerts of live original music under The Sails on the Square. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. every Friday evening in September. Music fans will also enjoy a change of venue for a special Sails Original Music Series concert at the Samuel Davis Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park on Friday, September 16, at 7 p.m. Get ready for a great musical lineup this September!

Library House Calls

Did you know that Hickory Public Library makes house calls? As part of its Senior Outreach Program, Hickory Public Library offers home delivery services for seniors within City limits who cannot travel to library buildings due to health or transportation challenges.

Miracle of Hickory Park Improvements

The City of Hickory has been planning for the improvement of Miracle of Hickory Park and is now pursuing an opportunity to compete for an Accessibility for Parks Grant to benefit veterans and individuals with disabilities.  

Citizens are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday, September 13, at 7 p.m. to receive a short presentation on proposed improvements, share their ideas, and express their needs. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Julian G. Whitener Municipal Building (Hickory City Hall). 

Cemetery Cleanup

To help enhance the appearance of its cemeteries, the City of Hickory is planning a Cemetery Cleanup from Monday, September 12, to Friday, September 16. During this time, maintenance staff will be removing items at gravesites that are not in compliance with cemetery regulations.

Save the Date to Elevate

The City of Hickory is partnering with the Sabre Society of North Carolina/Hickory Aviation Museum and CVCC to construct a building to house the museum's vintage military aircraft, preserve aviation history, and provide STEM education and workforce development opportunities. Mark your calendars to join us for Hickory Aviation Museum's public fundraising launch on Wednesday, September 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the Drendel Auditorium on the SALT Block. Stay tuned for the announcement of full event details, including the special guest speaker!

Calendar of Events

FAMILY STORY TIME: FAIRIES, GNOMES, AND WIZARD HOMES

Thursday, September 1

4 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING

Thursday, September 1

6 p.m.

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

AMERICAN CHESS DAY CELEBRATION

Thursday, September 1

6 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

FAMILY STORY TIME: WHALES

Friday, September 2

11 a.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

LR BEARS PEP RALLY

Friday, September 2

6 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown 

www.LRBears.com

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: GREG HUMPHREYS ELECTRIC TRIO

Friday, September 2

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown 

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

HICKORY HIKERS CLUB

Saturday, September 3

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration Required

South Mountain Park

LABOR DAY

Monday, September 5

City Offices, Libraries, and Recreation Centers CLOSED

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 6 & 20

7 p.m.

City Council Chambers at City Hall

www.HickoryNC.gov

LR BEARS PEP RALLY

Friday, September 9

6 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown 

www.LRBears.com

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: MESS TESS

Friday, September 9

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown 

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

MEMPHIS: A NEW MUSICAL

Through September 10

Hickory Community Theatre

www.HickoryTheatre.org

NCDOT FALL LITTER SWEEP

September 10-24

WILD BIRDS WALK & TALK WORKSHOP

Saturday, September 10

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration Requested

Glenn Hilton Park

PATRIOT DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

Sunday, September 11

1:30 p.m.

The Sails on the Square

Downtown Hickory

7 BILLION ONES: A RANDY BACON RETROSPECTIVE

Through September 11

Hickory Museum of Art

Sponsored by City of Hickory and Community Relations Council

www.HickoryArt.org

STEAM EXPLORERS: FINGERPRINT SCIENCE

Monday, September 12

4:30 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: JAKE BLOUNT

Friday, September 16

7 p.m.

Samuel Davis Field at Taft Broome Park

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

DINOSAURS! GRAND OPENING

Saturday, September 17

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Carpenter Hall

Catawba Science Center

www.CatawbaScience.org

NBA2K TOURNAMENT

Saturday, September 17

10 a.m.

Highland Recreation Center

MYSTERY GAME DAY

Saturday, September 17

2 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

CYANOTYPES

Saturday, September 17

3 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

FOOTCANDLE FILM FESTIVAL

September 21-25

www.FootcandleFilmFestival.com

FORENSICS WITH HICKORY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Thursday, September 22

6:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

HICKORY BOT BATTLES

September 23-24

Catawba Science Center West Wing

www.CatawbaScience.org

SCIENCE LAB BREAKOUT ROOM

Friday, September 23

3:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND

Friday, September 23

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

KILLER MEDIA COFFEE CHAT

Saturday, September 24

11 a.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

KIDFEST

Saturday, September 24

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kiwanis Park

SENIOR EXPO

Tuesday, September 27

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Highland Recreation Center

ELEVATE: HICKORY AVIATION MUSEUM FUNDRAISING LAUNCH

Wednesday, September 28

5:30 p.m.

Drendel Auditorium - SALT Block

DRUM CIRCLE

Thursday, September 29

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryMusicFactory.com

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND

Friday, September 30

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

HICKORY FARMERS MARKET

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

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

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryFarmersMarket.com