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ACTIVITIES – FREE
Hickory Ultimate Frisbee – Does the sight of a Frisbee flying through the air send you into convulsions of the sheerest delight? Or, perhaps, are you interested in meeting some nice people and getting a little exercise? In either case, we have you covered! We meet to play every Sunday afternoon at the fields of the Hickory YMCA. If you are new to the game, we’ll teach you. Bring white and dark shirts, cleats if you have ‘em (no big deal if you don’t), water, and sunscreen. For seasonal times, please join “Hickory Ultimate Frisbee” on Facebook.
ART
Full Circle Arts Open: Open: 11am-5pm, Wed, Thurs, & Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. 42-B Third Street, NW, Hickory. Next to McGuire’s Pub, downtown. Take spiral staircase or enter thru back lot. (828)322-7545 www.fullcirclearts.org
Bethlehem Library Invites Artists To Display Work for 2 month periods with opening reception first Thurs of opening month. Art may be priced to sell. Exhibiting Artist Series featuring local & regional artists. 45 Rink Dam Rd, Bethlehem.Hours: Mon & Wed 9am-2pm, Tues & Thurs 12-7pm. (828) 495-8753 or [email protected]
BENEFITS
Amy’s Closet Benefits Domestic Violence Victims A consignment and re-sale store which benefits Amy’s House, a safe haven for domestic violence victims, is located at 751-E North NC Hwy. 16, Denver, NC. Artists of all types may rent booths to show their work to the public. Prices for booths range from $40-50 per month. Call Ms. Shasta Steele for more information at 704-483-5515. 20% is added to item prices or a donation of 20% of the sale price is made. Proceeds go directly to Amy’s House domestic violence shelter in Lincolnton. Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm & Sun, 1-6pm. 704-483-5515. Domestic violence hotline (704)736-1224.
Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services VOLUNTEERS NEEDED including Meals on Wheels, Frozen Meals, Nutritional Supplements & Seniors Morning Out — are now conducting their annual fundraising drive. Donate to these programs by writing a check to Catawba County Social Services & writing “Senior Nutrition Services” in the memo line. Mailed to PO Box 207, Newton, NC 28658. Donate online: www.catawbacountync.gov/dss/adult/nutrition.asp & clicking on the red “Donate Now” button. (828)695-5610. You may also “like” the programs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MealsonWheelsofCatawbaCounty
Safe Harbor Rescue Mission Resource Warehouse & Gallery Opened Operated under the umbrella of Safe Harbor Rescue Mission Inc & is engaged in the business of collecting industrial and residential discards for creative reuse. Resource Warehouse & Gallery provides programs & services to the community, including collection & drop-off services for industrial/residential discards & other unwanted materials, low-cost resale of reclaimed materials in its retail store & an outreach program that provides hands-on, creative arts programming. 331 US Hwy. 70 SW, Suite 109, Hickory. Open Mon. – Fri. 10am-5pm. & Sat. 10am-3pm. (828)781-1281 www.resourcewarehouse.org
WRC Pantry in Critical Need The WRC personal products pantry is in critical need of the following products: Shampoo (Not dandruff shampoo) Conditioner, Deodorant, Hand Soap, Kleenex, Dish Detergent, Laundry Detergent, All Purpose Cleaner (409,etc) If you are able to help with a donation of any of these products, they can be dropped off at WRC between 9am-4pm, Mon- Thurs. For more info on the WRC pantry, wrchickory.org/product-pantry. Every donation is appreciated & will help the women & families who come to us for assistance. No donation is too small. Women’s Resource Center 125 3rd St NE Hickory, NC 28601. Your tax deductible donation makes it possible to furnish these critical self-esteem items for those we serve & we thank you! (828)322-6333. www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center, PO Box 1608, 125 3rd St. NE, Hickory, NC, 28603.
Exodus Works Offers Car Washes & Auto Detailing Services, 610 4th St. SW in Hickory 28602. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am – 2pm. You can bring your car, truck, SUV or commercial trucks for a Quick Wash – exterior wash and interior vacuum starting at $40, or a full detail starting at $75 – $100. The price for full detail depends on size and condition of the vehicle. When we hand wash your vehicle you are helping a good person learn a new way to live after addiction or incarceration. We ask that you tip our workers who are volunteers in our vocational training program. Call 828-324-2390 to make an appointment.
Exodus Works Thrift Store Please Call to Donate Furniture in Good Condition, 610 4th St SW in Hickory 28602. Store hours Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm and Sat 9am – 2pm. For donation pick up call 828-324-2390. When you donate furniture in good condition you are helping a good person learn a new way to live after addiction or incarceration. Pick up is free but we ask that you tip our workers who are volunteers in our vocational training program.
Have Leftover Yard Sale Items? Donate Them To Hospice Thrift Store – Receive A Tax Deduction! Donations accepted: Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm & Sat 10am-2pm. Schedule pickup for large items (828)267-9894.
ALFA Needs Food Pantry Items & Vegetables ALFA, a non-profit agency serving individuals living with HIV. Donations can be delivered to the ALFA office at 211 NC 127, Hickory, 28601. Visit www.alfainfo.org. Contact Andie Brymer (828)322-1447 ext. 229 or [email protected].
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
FESTIVALS
HEALTH
City Of Hickory Offers Aquatics For Senior Citizens – Aquatics for Seniors is held at Lenoir-Rhyne University Pool. The classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. Classes offer stretching, low-impact aerobics for flexibility, some low-key cardio, and a great opportunity for fellowship! Participants must be 50 years old or older. The cost is $1.25 per class. Please contact Donna Morgan at [email protected] for more information. Lenoir-Rhyne University Pool is located at 625 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Hickory Ultimate Frisbee – Pickup games at the Hickory YMCA 3pm on Sundays. No experience needed – all welcome! C’mon out and enjoy a fun team sport while getting some exercise. For more information, visit the group “Hickory Ultimate Frisbee” on Facebook.
Karma Yoga Classes at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Karma Yoga is offered at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm. The class is free and open to adults and teens and to children 10 to 16 with an accompanying adult. For more information, please call 828-304-0500 ext. 7235.
Smoking Cessation programs in your community 1-800-227-2345 • www.cancer.org
First UMC Free & Low-Cost Classes First United Methodist Church of Hickory, low to moderate intensity Zumba, Tues evenings, 5:45pm. Females in Action outdoor, peer-led workout, varying levels of intensity. Fri mornings, 9:30am, Glenn Hilton park. Info: (828)322-6058, located at 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory.
MUSEUMS
Newton Depot Home of the SE Narrow Gauge & Shortline Railroad Museum, the only narrow gauge museum in the south! Open to public with indoor museum located inside the 1924 Newton depot, vintage railroad rolling stock, interactive displays & three operating model railroads. Open Fri & Sat, 9am-4pm. Special group tours & programs available by request. 1123 North Main Ave, Newton. (980) 858-4266 www.newtondepot.com
Caldwell Heritage Museum Museum hours: 10 am – 4:30 pm, Tues-Fri, & 10 am-3 pm Saturday. No admission charge, donations appreciated. 112 Vaiden Street SW in downtown Lenoir, NC, behind Davenport School.
The Hickory Museum of Art Always a broad & changing group of exhibits. Located in the “SALT Block” Arts & Science Center of the Catawba Valley. 243 3rd Ave NE Hickory. Hours: Tues-Sat, 10am–4pm & Sun 1–4pm. Admission is free. (828)327-8576 www.HickoryArt.org
Hickory Aviation Museum FREE admission! Every day. Display aircraft are: Grumman F-14D Tomcat; North American FJ-3 Fury; Douglas A-4L Skyhawk; Northrop F-5E Aggressor; Fokker F-27; Republic F-105B Thunderchief and many more! Open to public, come sit a pilot’s seat! Volunteers available to answer questions. (828)323-1963. Hickory Regional Airport, just off of Hwy 321, 3101 9th Ave Dr NW, Hickory. Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm. Sat 10am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm. www.hickoryaviationmuseum.org.
Catawba Science Center – Special programs weekly & daily, too numerous to list – check their website! Come today and pet a ray. Offering hands-on exhibits, salt and freshwater aquarium galleries $ a state-of-the-art digital planetarium. See live shark feedings weekdays at 1:15pm & weekends at 3:15pm. For more info www.CatawbaScience.org. (828) 322-8169 Located in the SALT Block Arts & Science Center of Catawba Valley, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory. Hours: Closed Monday. Tues–Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat: 10am-4pm. Sun: 1-4p.m. CSC Members: FREE. Nonmember: Adult $8, Senior (62+) $6, Youth (3–18) $6, Children (under 3) Free, Student (with ID) $6, Active Military (with ID) $6 & Group Rate (10 or more) $6.
Discovery Place in Charlotte Located in uptown Charlotte at 301 N Tryon St. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am–4pm; Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 12–5pm. (704) 372-6261 • www.discoveryplace.org
SENIORS
The Catawba County Council On Aging Operates The West Hickory Senior Center at 400 17th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602. Lots of activities for seniors age 60+. Call for newsletter or info: 828.328.2269. Website: www.catawbacoa.org.
Senior Bingo At Hickory Public Library Are you a senior in search of a welcoming environment to have some fun? If so, meet with friends or new community members at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library for Bingo every second Monday of the month that the library is open from 10am-11am. (828)304-0500 ext 7235. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, 375 3rd Street NE on the SALT Block In Hickory.
SINGLES
Zodiac Singles’ Club Sat. Night Dance Catawba Valley Zodiac Club, Sat night, open 6:30pm, live band music 8-11:30pm. $12 members, $14 non-members. Dress code: no short shorts, mini skirts, halters, tennis shoes or tee shirts. For single, divorced, widowed or separated, age 25 or over. 1020 Southwest Blvd., Newton. www.facebook.com/CatawbaValleyZodiacClub
Unifour Christian Seniors & Single Adults. Contact: Annette Strassner, (828)493-1723; [email protected]
SPECIAL EVENTS
Writers’ Night Out/Poetry Hickory – 2nd Tues of each month, 5pm at Taste Full Beans, 29 2nd Street NW, Hickory, Downtown. Provides area writers a chance to network with other writers & share work & info on publications, contests, & events. [email protected], (828)234-4266.
The Lincoln-Catawba Songwriters Alliance Round – Robin and networking session for all songwriters, musicians, singers, lyricists & listeners. Bring your guitars, keyboard provided. 6:00 PM the third Tuesday of each month, Southwest Branch Catawba Library community room. For info, 980-429-2192 or go to www.lincolncatawbasongwritersalliance.com.
Informal Jam on the Porch Almost every Sunday, 2pm-4pm, Harold and Carol Harless and a band of Old Fort pickers hold an all-skill level music session on the porch of the Mountain Gateway Museum. Bring an instrument or just your ears for this foot-tapping Sunday tradition! Mountain Gateway Museum, 102 Water Street, Old Fort, NC. Contact: Terrell Finley, www.mcdowellnc.org
Uni4Artists Meetings Uni4Artists meetings, 3rd Tues every other month open to the public. Hickory Museum of Art, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, education wing. A group of visual artists, they seek to promote individual artist’s opportunities while enhancing the community through the arts. www.uni4artists.org
Toastmasters Club On Thursdays, Catawba Valley Toastmasters Club, 6-7pm, Transportation Insight Corporate Campus, 310 SE Main Ave Way Hickory, at the 3rd Street SE end of the building. Learn to be more confident in public speaking! Open to public.www.catawba.toastmastersclubs.org Email for more info: [email protected]
SUPPORT
Veterans Coffee Connection Meets Last Thursdays Hickory – Veterans Coffee Connection, for veterans of all ages & branches of military service, meets the last Thursday each month at 8:30am at Outback Steakhouse. Free gathering, a great place to share a cup of Joe, some tasty Krispy Kreme doughnuts, & swap stories. Also, learn more about government resources, veteran’s benefits & non-profit organizations who support veterans. Info: Rev. Sandi Hood, Director of Community Relations, Carolina Caring, 828.466.0466, ext. 3212 or [email protected].
Overeaters Anonymous, Fridays At WRC, 11:30-12:30 Hickory – 12-Step Program focusing on all eating disorders, Fridays, 11:30am–12:30pm, The Women’s Resource Center, 125 3rd Street, NE, Hickory, NC 28601. www.oa.org. Free, & bring your bag lunch to the meeting! Contacts: Mary U. at 704-964-7429, ([email protected]) or Katlyn at 734-645-2647 ([email protected]).
Support Group For Women, WRC Each Wed., 11:30am-12:30. Hickory – Area women needing a confidential and safe space to share challenges & stories are invited to attend the ongoing Support Group at Women’s Resource Center teach Wed, 11:30am-12:30pm. Free. Facilitated by Michele Hewitt, LPC, NCC. Participating helps to foster a feeling of community among members & reduce isolation & shame. Call (828) 322-6333 for more information or attend any Wednesday.Women’s Resource Center is located at 125 Third St. NE, Hickory.
Catawba Co. Social Services Offers Adult Counseling Hickory – Catawba County Social Services offers Information & Options Counseling to adults in the county who are experiencing a major life transition & need assistance discovering & navigating the services available. Info can be provided about services ranging from in-home assistance & adult day care services to assisted living or nursing home placement. To schedule an appointment with a certified Information & Options counselor, call Catawba County Social Services at (828)695-5609.
Applications For Women2Work – Women’s Resource Center Provides resource and referral services, and empowers women in the community through workforce development, advocacy, and enrichment programs. Free counseling and Pantry with a Purpose access to those who meet eligibility requirements. For more information contact the Center at 828-322-6333 or [email protected] www.wrchickory.org
Women’s Shelters & Emergency Information for experiencers of abuse. General numbers for for immediate help in NC: 800.799.7233(SAFE) & 911. (Phones are answered 24 hours per day, as noted.) Catawba County Rape Crisis: (828)322-6011 24/7. Gaston County: The Shelter, 24-Hour Crisis Line (704)852-6000. Hickory: First Step Domestic Violence Program, 24 hour crisis line: (734)722-6800. Services, (828)322-1400. Shelter: The Salvation Army Shelter of Hope, homeless shelter., 780 3rd Av Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602, (828) 324-6919, www.salvationarmy.org Lake Norman: 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: (704)332-2513 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline: (704)375-9900. Lenior: Shelter Home of Caldwell County. Crisis: (828)758-0888. 24/7 Crisis Line: (828)758-7088. Lincolnton: Domestic Violence hotline: (704)736.1224, answered 24 hours. Morganton: (828) 438-9444 Crisis Hotline. Shelby: (704)487-9325, for services, shelter, hospital accompaniment. Shelby Crisis Hotline: (704)481-0043, answered live 24 hours. Statesville: My Sister’s House: (704)872-3403 24 hours. Taylorsville: Crisis line: (828)635-8881, 24 hours a day. Charlotte Emergency Housing: (704)335-5488. Charlotte Rescue Mission for chemical dependence recovery: (704)334-4635.
Brain Injury Support Group Connect with survivors, families, professionals at meetings offering help, hope, & education, so you can live a happy & successful life after brain injury. Meetings 4th Tuesday of most months, 6-7:30pm, First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory. Times & locations sometimes vary. Contact Travis Glass at (828) 781-0778 or [email protected]. Also: www.facebook.com/HickoryBlSG
Veterans Support Group The Veterans Helping Veterans Support Group welcomes ALL veterans regardless of discharge and regardless of when or where you served. We also welcome civilian allies too! Join us in a laid back atmosphere to talk about how we can help each other. Some of our vets are homeless and some are needy. Some of us are blessed and we care about other veterans. Meetings are held every Friday at 9:30 am, at the Hickory Soup Kitchen located at 110 2nd St Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602 . Contact Larry McMullen [email protected] or (828)320-2842.
Celebrate Recovery Meetings, Every Friday For over five (5) years, every Friday night, people have passed through the doors of a Celebrate Recovery meeting at Christ Church to find that there is hope, there is peace & there is sanity! A 12-Step Christian based recovery ministry for anyone & everyone with hurts, habits & hang-ups! Join us at Christ Church, Mountain View campus. (828) 294-6858. www.celebraterecovery.com to find additional locations or email [email protected]. All calls & emails are confidential!
Quest4Life’s FREE Smoking Cessation Classes All classes Tuesdays at 6pm at Quest4Life. Support System, Relaxation, Stress Management & Assertive Communication Weight Management & Exercise Relapse Prevention. Open to the public! Call (828)757-8753 to register. Quest4Life Wellness Center, 1031 Morganton Blvd., Lenoir, NC
Stalking Awareness– Hickory’s Family Guidance Center’s First Step Program offers educational programs & free materials for groups & businesses to promote awareness & public education about stalking during the annual observance. For more info, contact Liz Eller, First Step Domestic Violence Community Educator (828)322-1400.
New Parents May Surrender Infants Without Repercussions parents can surrender a baby to a Safe Haven location during the first 7 days after birth without risk of criminal charges. For more info about NC’s “Safe Surrender” law contact Catawba County Department of Social Services (828)324-9111.
Sensory Integration Support Group For parents & caregivers of children w/ sensory integration difficulties. Last Tues monthly, 6:30–8:30pm, Children’s Neurotherapy Services office, 1087 13th St SE, Hickory (off Lenoir -Rhyne Blvd) (behind Golden Corral) Childcare available, register in advance. (828)267-1688.
