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City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | May 2024

Sails Original Music Series

The City of Hickory's Sails Original Music Series returns to downtown Hickory this spring and fall, presenting free concerts of live original music under The Sails on the Square. Performances will begin at 7 p.m., Friday evenings in May, June, and September. Click the button below to check out the full band lineup.

2024 Human Relations Awards

The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) honored the recipients of the CRC’s Human Relations Awards during the Hickory Multicultural Festival held in downtown Hickory on April 27. Congratulations to this year’s two award recipients, Molly Rice and Ridgeview Recreation Center.

Opportunities on Hickory Youth Council

Do you know a teen interested in getting involved in the community? The Hickory Youth Council is currently recruiting new members for the 2024-2025 school year. The Hickory Youth Council is a vibrant group of 30 high school students who represent the youth of Hickory and provide input to the Hickory City Council on youth issues. 

Hickory Trail

Have questions about the Hickory Trail? The City Walk and Riverwalk segments of the Hickory Trail are open to enjoy! Check out www.hkytrail.com for an interactive map of the trail system, FAQs, trail rules, parking information, points of interest, and more!

Calendar of Events

SPRING INTO SUMMER

Thursday, May 2

5-7 p.m.

Taft Broome Park

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING

Friday, May 3

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES

Every Friday in May

May 3 - Dulci

May 10 - Jive Talk

May 17 - Johnny Sansone

May 24 - Reedy River String Band

May 31 - Pink Beds

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & ELECTRONICS ONE-DAY COLLECTION EVENT

Saturday, May 4

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds

Free for Catawba County Residents

JEDIS CELEBRATE FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Saturday, May 4

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

CITY WALK CELEBRATION

Saturday, May 4

4-8 p.m.

City Walk, Downtown Hickory

www.DowntownHickory.com

JAZZ LEGACY CONCERT SERIES

Sundays, May 5, 12, 19

2-4 p.m.

Union Square, Downtown Hickory

VOTER REGISTRATION DROP-IN

Monday, May 6

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Lobby

BOOK TO TABLE: HOW TO MAKE LARD AT HOME

Tuesday, May 7

5:30-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

DEE DEE DAWKINS SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Registration Required

Brown Penn Recreation Center 

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 7 & 21 

6 p.m.

City Council Chambers at City Hall

www.HickoryNC.gov

DOWN THE HILL: A DISCUSSION OF THE SOAP BOX DERBY WITH RICHARD ELLER

Wednesday, May 8

6-7:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

TINKER TALES: LET’S PLAY BALL!

Thursday, May 9

10-11 a.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

ADULT SING ALONG

Thursday, May 9

1-2 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

ONE STOP CRAFT SHOP: MOTHER’S DAY

Thursday, May 9

4-5 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

HICKORY HIKERS CLUB

Friday, May 10

2 p.m.

Registration Required

Valdese Lakeside Park

BEGINNER SKATEBOARD LESSONS

Saturday, May 11

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration Required

Stanford Skate Park

SPRING BARK FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 11

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park

HICKORY HOPS

Saturday, May 11

1-6 p.m.

Downtown Hickory

www.DowntownHickory.com

STEAM EXPLORERS: LEMON SCIENCE

Monday, May 13

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

TELL US MARCELLUS: A HARPER HOUSE HISTORY WITH RICHARD ELLER AND CLAUDIA WARD-ELLER

Monday, May 13

6-7:30 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

THE SOUNDS OF DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

Tuesday, May 14

4-4:45 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

UNIFOUR SENIOR GAMES CLOSING CEREMONIES DANCE: A FANTASTICALLY FUN SOCK HOP

Tuesday, May 14

5-8 p.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: JUNETEENTH

Thursday, May 16

6-7 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

ACRYLIC PAINT POURING

Saturday, May 18

10 a.m.

Registration Required

Highland Recreation Center

BOOKS TO BALLET: THE UGLY DUCKLING

Saturday, May 18

10-11 a.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

BOOKS TO BALLET: THE UGLY DUCKLING

Saturday, May 18

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

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

SINGING UNDER THE SAILS - “TIMELESS”

Saturday, May 18

6 p.m.

Union Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryChoralSociety.org

THE SOUNDS OF DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

Tuesday, May 21

4-4:45 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

DRUM CIRCLE

Thursday, May 23

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square

BIRD WALK & BRUNCH

Friday, May 24

Registration Required

Mountain Creek Park

I CAN SEE ME A-Z

Saturday, May 25

12:30-2 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

SWINGIN’ UNDER THE STARS

Sunday, May 26

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Union Square, Downtown

www.HickoryMusicFactory.com

MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 27

City Offices Closed

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: JUNETEENTH

Wednesday, May 29

6-7 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

SUMMER TRACK SERIES

Thursdays, May 30 - June 22

6-9 p.m.

Registration Required

Lenoir-Rhyne University Outdoor Track