The second annual Jigsaw Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, beginning at 10 a.m. at Highland Recreation Center. This speed-puzzling competition is designed for all ages, where teams of two or four players compete for prizes in a fun, friendly environment. For more information, contact Lance Riddile at lriddile@hickorync.gov or Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov.
Show off your strategy skills at this month’s Gather & Game night! Play classic board games like Settlers of Catan, Viticulture, and Faraway in a fun, competitive environment on Wednesday, March 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Highland Recreation Center.
Turn bird houses into homes at the upcoming Make & Create Bird House Workshop with Wild Birds Unlimited! Build, paint, and decorate your very own bird house on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Highland Recreation Center. Registration is $10 for City of Hickory residents and $12 for non-residents.
Adults ages 50 and above are invited to the prom! Registration is open for the 50+ Prom Night on Friday, March 20, from 6-9 p.m. at Ridgeview Recreation Center. The entry fee is $10 for couples and $7 for singles.
Hop toward the Easter holiday at the Easter Egg Scramble 5K, this year in a brand-new location! Join us on Saturday, March 28, at 9 a.m. at Hickory City Park for the opportunity to run along the Riverwalk on Lake Hickory
Kids ages 8-14 are invited to participate in The D.N.A. Lab Basketball Skills and Drills workshop on Saturday, March 28, from 12-1:30 p.m. This workshop at Brown Penn Recreation Center will help kids improve their basketball skills and learn more about the game.
Bring your Easter baskets to the upcoming 39th Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, at Henry Fork River Park! This year, the event has four separate Easter egg hunts for different age groups, beginning at 6 p.m.:
• 0-2 years old - 6 p.m. • 3-4 years old - 6:30 p.m. • 5-6 years old - 7 p.m. • 7-12 years old - 8:15 p.m. No registration required. For more information, contact Lance Riddile at lriddile@hickorync.gov.
Unifour Senior Games Registration
Seniors ages 50 and better from Catawba, Burke, Alexander, and Caldwell counties are invited to participate in athletic and arts events, fostering health, wellness, and community. Registration ends on March 17, with all athletic events scheduled between Tuesday, April 7, and Friday, May 22. For more information, contact Local Coordinator Charla Davis at 828-322-7046 ext. 7022 or cdavis@hickorync.gov.
Families are invited to the annual 1-mile Autism Awareness Fun Walk on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bruce Meisner Park. Participation is free, but donations are accepted at https://tinyurl.com/autismawarenesswalk. All proceeds will be used to purchase sensory bags for Highland Recreation Center and benefit We Rock the Spectrum of Hickory. For more information, contact Crystal Bruce at cbruce@hickorync.gov.
Search the Samuel William Davis, Sr. Multipurpose Field for glow-in-the-dark Easter eggs at the annual Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt! The fun begins on Saturday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. For more information, contact Todder Clark at nclark@hickorync.gov.
Mark Your Calendars
• Spring into Summer – Thursday, May 7 • Aviation 5K – Saturday, May 23
Park Highlight
Bruce Meisner Park includes a playground, picnic shelter, outdoor grills, cornhole boards, and a paved promenade walk. It is located at 35 Cloninger Mill Road NE in Hickory.
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