hickory nc information: Downtown Hickory Holdiay
- 12/07/09 11:58 AM
A Downtown Hickory Holiday ~ Thursday, December 10, 2009
Downtown Hickory will be glowing with holiday lights and alive with the sounds of Holiday music. The festivities will take place throughout downtown Hickory from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Activities include: tractor pulled wagon rides through downtown
holiday tunes from The Original King Street Jazz Band
classic carols from the Suzuki School of the Arts, as well as other performers
Santa will be here to listen to the Christmas wish lists of girls and boys of all ages
Find spectacular holiday sales in … (2 comments)
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hickory nc information: The Hickory Community Theatre Presents the MIRACLE ON 34th STREET
- 12/07/09 11:40 AM
The Hickory Community Theatre Presents the MIRACLE ON 34th STREET
When the man playing Santa Claus in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade shows up in no condition for the job an immediate replacement must be found. Store executives hire a replacement who just happens to be named Kris Kringle, and who may just be the real thing! This 1947 Christmas classic has been faithfully adapted for the stage and will warm the hearts of young and old alike.
DATES:Fridays & Saturdays, Dec 4-19 at 8pm Thursdays, Dec 10 & 17 at 7:30pm Sundays, Dec 13 & 20 at 2:30pm … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Hickory NC Library Book Sale
- 10/09/09 01:53 AM
Friends of Hickory Public Library Annual Book Sale Set for Oct. 8 to 11
WHO Friends of Hickory Public Library
WHAT Annual Book Sale
WHERE Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd Street NE Hickory NC
WHEN October 8 to 11, 2009
WHY Proceeds will allow the library to purchase items and present programs that are not included in its regular budget.
HOW MUCH hard covers $1.00 or $2.00 depending on condition, paperbacks $.50, and children's books $.50 to $2.00
Thursday, Oct. 8 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. is Friends' Night. Members only are offered first choice of … (1 comments)
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hickory nc information: Hickory Announces its Fall Loose Leaf Pick Up Season
- 09/30/09 06:01 AM
Hickory Announces its Fall Loose Leaf Pick Up Season
The City of Hickory will begin its leaf collection on November 9, 2009 and will continue until January 15, 2010. The City of Hickory offers curbside collection of leaves, which is one of the many services provided.
Each collection area of the city will have two pickups, and time allotted in each area is based on the number of mature trees and size of each collection area.
In addition, weather delays are unforeseen, so we ask that citizens be patient and understand that pick up may be later due … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Hickory North Carolina's New Logo
- 08/25/09 10:34 AM
Hickory North Carolina's New Logo
The City of Hickory has a new look as part of its ongoing wayfinding project.
What is Wayfinding ?
* Creates a city-wide sign system that is comprehensive, cohesive and attractive
* Attracts, welcomes and orients visitors
* Guides people to major destinations that promote tourism
* Provides seamless connectivity between destination sites
* Reduces sign clutter
* Develops an identity
* Provides a sense of place
The new wayfinding signs will help residents and visitors find their way around Hickory.
The logo will start appearing immediately on print and other … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Hickory NC Receives and Honorable Mention for 2009 Best Tennis Town
- 08/01/09 06:58 AM
Hickory NC Receives and Honorable Mention for 2009 Best Tennis Town
Hickory won an honorable mention in the inaugural United States Tennis Association's (USTA) 2009 Best Tennis Town USA competition.
The three communities that received the most votes are Midland, MI, Ojai, CA, and Independence, KS.
On September 6 during the US Open in New York, the three top vote getters will find out if they are the Grand Prize ($100,000), Second Prize ($50,000), or the Third Prize ($25,000) winner.
The six other honorable mention communities are Cary, NC, Baton Rouge, LA, Tempe, AZ, Grand Junction, CO, Las Vegas, NV, … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Catawba Science Center - Laser Floyd Double Header
- 07/21/09 10:42 AM
Catawba Science Center - Laser Floyd Double Header
WHO: Calling All Pink Floyd Fans
WHAT: Laser Floyd Nights
WHERE: Millholland Planetarium at the Catawba Science Center
WHEN: July 24 and 25, 2009 at 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00pm each night
Lase Floyd Nights Double Header of Two Classic Albums
Pink Floyd double header of two classic albums, Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall
The shows will alternate with:
Dark Side of the Moon showing at 6:30 and 9:30pm
The Wall showing at 8 and 11pm
Admission is seperate for each show but they are scheduled so that you can … (1 comments)
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hickory nc information: Movies for Food
- 07/15/09 10:32 AM
WHO: Kenworth Neighborhood Association
WHAT: Movies for Food
WHERE: Carolina Theater
WHEN: Saturday July 18, 2009
WHY: Watch a Movie and Feed the Hungry
HOW: Three cans of food per person for admittance
Show Times
2:50pm Hannah Montana The Movie
3:00pm Hotel for Dogs
4:55pm Land of the Lost
5:10pm Monsters vs. Aliens
(click on each movie to see the tailer)
All Food Donated to Greater HICKORY Cooperative Christian Ministry
Carolina Theater 222 1st Avenue NW Hickory 28602 828-322-7210
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For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com
I am a … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Catawba County Rabies Clinic
- 06/10/09 07:23 AM
Catawba County Animal Services will continue a series of Rabies Vaccination Clinics for 2009
All clinics will be held on Saturdays. The Catawba County Animal Shelter is also now providing one year rabies vaccinations to pet owners year round, by appointment.
"North Carolina law states that, in all counties where a campaign of vaccination such as our clinics is being conducted, it is the duty of the owner of every dog and cat over four months of age to have them vaccinated for rabies. Pet owners face a $50 fine if they do not have pets vaccinated. Tags showing proof of the … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Catawba Valley Drought Ends
- 06/10/09 06:21 AM
The seemingly endless rainfall and resident dilligence with the water restrictions has finally lifted the almost two year drought in the Catawba Valley.
The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG), which includes Hickory, announced that steady improvement of groundwater and streamflow conditions moved the Catawba River Basin's drought conditions to normal, which means that all water restrictions are lifted.
Hickory, along with the CW-DMAG will continue to monitor the Catawba River Basin to see if the basin continues in normal conditions or falls back into a drought as summer arrives, which is highly dependent upon future rainfall patterns. The 2007-2009 … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Hickory Farmers Market Starts April 18
- 04/14/09 08:26 AM
April 18 - November 25FARMER'S MARKET
The Downtown Hickory Farmers' Market is open every Saturday morning 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., April 18, through November 25, 2009. It is located in the parking lot of the Hickory Train Station. Meet local farmers, artisans and other neighbors from the Hickory area. With over 20 vendors you will find a wide selection of fresh, locally grown produce, potted plants and herbs, cut flowers, honey, preserves, fresh baked goods, hand-made soaps, and much more.
For more information visit http://www.hickoryfarmersmarket.com/
For more information about … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Looking for a Job in Hickory? Become a 2010 Census Taker
- 01/23/09 11:16 AM
As a census taker, you will perform important and valued work. You will work individually as part of a small team in your own local community. Although your work hours will be flexible, you will be expected to complete your work assignments on time.
The local pay rate will start at $15.25 per hour. Our area is offering the highest pay rate in the state.
You will be expected to visit all the residences in your assigned area to verify address lists. You will record information on a small, hand held computing device, which will transmit the data via wireless … (0 comments)
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hickory nc information: Hickory 2008 Kitchen and More Tour
- 11/14/08 07:23 AM
The Service League of Hickory invites you to tour six extraordinary homes, each beautifully decorated. During tour hours, all homes will be open and feature chef demonstrations, live music, and more. You are welcome to visit the homes in any order you wish and stay as long as you like. Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 10a-5p Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 1p-5p Tickets: $25 each
For more information visit www.serviceleaguehickory.org or For more information visit: www.MikeKellyJr.com
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A Downtown Hickory Holiday ~ Thursday, December 10, 2009 
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