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Free Shredding Event with Enviroshred

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

Hickory based shredding company Enviro-Shred will offer free shredding service at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Individuals will have the opportunity to shred at no charge up to two boxes or bags of personal documents in Patrick Beaver Memorial Library’s parking lot.    The two boxes […]

Fitness Belly Dancing (Sat)

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

Belly dancing is a full-body workout. You'll be working your entire core, which includes your abs and hips. Your arms, shoulders, and chest will be engaged. As you learn more advanced moves, you'll work on balance as well. Your upper body will be utilized in the arms movements that come with belly dancing, as well as […]

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. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey.  Registration required.

Free
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. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey.  Registration required.

Free

Stained Glass Talk with Artist Steve Wilson

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Adult – Join artist Steve Wilson in The Learning Lab for an in-depth stained-glass seminar. Steve became intrigued by stained glass after visiting St. George Chapel at Windsor Castle. This led him to take a stained-glass course where he created his first piece- inspired by a Fleur-de-Lis, and he was hooked. Much of his work is […]

Free

Art and Social Justice: Art’s Role in Promoting Social Change

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

Humanities faculty from Winston-Salem State University will conduct a panel discussion about the ways that art was used to raise awareness of critical social issues during the Civil Rights Movement and the ways art inspired community members to fight for social change. No Registration required. 

Easy Tai Chi (Mon)

Winkler Activity Center 2500 Clement Blvd NW, 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

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

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