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Event Series You Are a Gem Life Celebration

You Are a Gem Life Celebration

Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st St SW, HICKORY, NC, United States

Family 1st Thursdays ROCK at Ridgeview Branch Library. Youth of Ridgeview, we want to celebrate you as we learn about monthly gemstones! All are welcomed to celebrate birthdays, do crafts, make snacks, learn and have a great time!

Event Series Free Play Ping Pong (Highland Rec)

Free Play Table Tennis Thursday (Highland Rec)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Free Play Indoor Table Teniss open to anyone ages 16 and up will be offered on Thursdays from 5:00 pm-8:30 pm. This will be a drop-in-pick-up style program, located at Highland Recreation Center. No registration is required! For more information, please contact Yadil Sanchez at (828) 261-2251.  

Cycle (Thurs)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

A high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)  

Classic Films with Joe Barrett

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. For June, Bullitt, 1968. American neo-noir action thriller film directed by Peter Yates, starring Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, and Jacqueline Bisset.  […]

Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]

Free

Easy Tai Chi (Thu)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464. $6 per class

Beginner Yoga (Thurs)

Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications is offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information! $5.00 per class

Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]

Free

Community Drum Circle

Sails on the Square - Downtown Hickory 246 Union Square NW, HICKORY, NC, United States

The Hickory Music Factory, in partnership with the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host a drum circle downtown at the Sails On the Square on Thursday, June 1st,  7-8 PM.  Hosted by Rick Cline.  This is a free event program and all ages are welcome to attend.  There is no registration for […]

Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.

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