City of Hickory e-Newsletter - December 2024

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City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | December 2024

2024: Year in Review

2024 Year in Review

From new hangar space at Hickory Regional Airport and progress building the Hickory Trail, to an expansion and renovation of the Hickory Metro Convention Center and the Fire Department's International Accreditation, the City of Hickory has worked towards crafting a brighter future throughout the year. As we wrap up the year, it’s important to take a look back at some City of Hickory highlights, successes, and milestones of 2024.

Historic Ridgeview Walk Now Open

Historic Ridgeview Walk ribbon cutting

Another segment of the Hickory Trail has been completed and is now open to the public. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the community gathered at Samuel William Davis, Sr. Multipurpose Field to cut the ribbon for the Historic Ridgeview Walk. This new section of multiuse trail extends through the Ridgeview area of Hickory from the City Walk on Center Street, all the way to Highway 70. The Historic Ridgeview Walk is the fourth of five Hickory Trail segments to be completed. Thanks to all who were involved in this transformational project and to all that came out to celebrate its completion at the ribbon cutting. Be sure to take a stroll along the Historic Ridgeview Walk and stop at the different markers along the path to learn more about the rich history of this Hickory neighborhood!

2024 Business. Well Crafted. Award Winners

Business. Well Crafted. 900x500-1

In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov. 18-24), the City of Hickory announced the 2024 Business. Well Crafted. Award winners on Nov. 20.

Congratulations to Dustin Davis with DDI of Hickory General Contractors; Caring Cremations; Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing; Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley; JK Landscaping & Grading, Inc.; Bumgarner Oil Company; Home Rule LLC; and Samurai Institute LLC.

Calendar of Events

CLASSIC FILMS WITH JOE BARRETT: CHINATOWN (1974)

Thursday, December 5

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

FRIENDS OF HICKORY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE

December 6-7

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

JOY TO THE WORLD!

Saturday, December 7

10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m.

Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block

www.HickoryMusicFactory.com

HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: JUNK SOCKS

Saturday, December 7

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Ridgeview Branch library

DOG WALK WITH SANTA DAY

Saturday, December 7
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bruce Meisner Park

COOKIES & CAROLS

Saturday, December 7

11 a.m.

Ridgeview Recreation Center

www.HickoryChoralSociety.org

DOWNTOWN HICKORY COOKIE CRAWL

Saturday, Dec. 7
2-4 p.m.

Tickets Required

Downtown Hickory
www.DowntownHickory.com

HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: SUBLIMATED MUGS WITH CRICUT

Monday, December 9

5:30-7 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: SCREEN PRINTING BASICS

Tuesday, December 10

5:30-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Ridgeview Branch Library

TINKER TALES: WINTER WONDERLAND

Thursday, December 12

10-11 a.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

POINSETTIA BARN QUILTS

Thursday, December 12

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TRIP

Thursday, December 12

3-11 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS

Friday, December 13

2-3:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

PICTURES WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 14

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Highland Recreation Center

HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: STOCKING STUFFERS WORKSHOP

Monday, December 16

6-7 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

PAPER SNOWFLAKES

Tuesday, December 17

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, December 17
6 p.m.

City Council Chambers at City Hall
HickoryNC.gov

COMPUTER BASICS: BROWSING THE INTERNET

Thursday, December 19

2-3 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

KWANZAA FOR COMMUNITY

Monday, December 30
6 p.m.
Ridgeview Branch Library

JAR OF ORIGAMI STARS

Tuesday, December 31

2-3 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSURES

December 24-26

NEW YEAR'S DAY CLOSURE

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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