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Zumba (Sat)

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

Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect For. Everybody and every body! How It Works. We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Benefits. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness. Cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility, boosted energy, and a […]

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.  Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required.

Free

Poetry Blast

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

All ages—In honor of National Poetry Month come and enjoy poems and spoken word pieces from local poets. Let them inspire you to create your own poetry or spoken word piece. We encourage you to create a Juneteenth inspired poem and return on Thursday, May 25 to share your writings with a small group.

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.  Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required.

Free

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 […]

Easy Tai Chi (Mon)

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

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

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