City of Hickory e-Newsletter - March 2025

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City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | March 2025

Riverwalk Overwater Bridge Reopens

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Hickory’s Riverwalk overwater bridge is now open to bicyclists and pedestrians coming from Geitner Park. The Riverwalk bridge trailhead and parking lot at 1580 Old Lenoir Road NW in Hickory remains closed due to OLLE Art Walk construction on Old Lenoir Road near the entrance.

Hickory Poet Laureate

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Calling published poets! The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is promoting literacy and communal appreciation of poetry by selecting a poet laureate as part of the brand-new Poet Laureate Program. The Poet Laureate Program is designed to celebrate the rich culture of Hickory and Catawba County while fostering artistic expression and community engagement. Interested? Apply to become Hickory's first Poet Laureate by March 31.

Burning Ban

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The City of Hickory Fire Department has issued a municipal burning ban and covers all open burning, including the burning of leaves, recreational fires, bonfires, and the use of outdoor fireplaces and fire-pits. The burn ban does not apply to cooking fires such as grills or outdoor cookers.

Calendar of Events

CLASSIC FILMS WITH JOE BARRETT: BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)

Thursday, March 6

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

ROLL FOR INITIATIVE: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS LEAGUE

Monday, March 10

5-7:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

CRAFTY MAKERS SOCIAL HOUR

Monday, March 10

6-7 p.m.

The Learning Lab, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

PI DAY ESCAPE ROOM

Tuesday, March 11

5-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: HOW WOMEN IN YOUR ANCESTRY SHAPE YOU

Thursday, March 13

6-7 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

Thursday, March 13

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

HICKORY HIKERS CLUB: VALDESE LAKESIDE PARK

Friday, March 14

2-3 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

TEACHER WORKDAY CAMP

Monday, March 17

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

LEATHER EARRINGS AND KEYRINGS

Monday, March 17

6-7 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

TASTY TALES: HAND PIES

Tuesday, March 18

4:30-6 p.m.

Registration Required

Ridgeview Branch Library

INTRO TO LIBBY EBOOKS AND EAUDIOBOOKS

Tuesday, March 18

6-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 18

6 p.m.

City Council Chambers, City Hall

CARING FOR OUR AGING POPULATION: INTEGRATED CARE APPROACH

Thursday, March 20

10-11 a.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

LETTER LINK

Thursday, March 20

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

KNOTTY HOUR: CROCHET FLOWER POTHOLDER

Thursday, March 20

5:30-7 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

UNIFOUR SENIOR GAMES SILVER ARTS EXHIBIT

March 26 - April 4

The Learning Lab, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

MACRAMÉ BIRD FEEDER

Thursday, March 27

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Ridgeview Branch Library

CHALK OUR WALK

Friday and Saturday, March 28-29

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

BIRDHOUE BUILD WORKSHOP

Saturday, March 29

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

ABILITIES TENNIS CLINIC

Saturday, March 29

1-3 p.m.

Registration Required

Neill Clark Gymnasium

BILTMORE DAY TRIP

Sunday, March 30

8:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

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