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1 event,
14 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
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
Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
12 events,
Chair Yoga (Tues)
Chair Yoga (Tues)
A gentle form of Yoga, done while sitting on a chair. Designed for adults with limited range of motion. Please contact instructor Eloisa Jingle de Niet at (828) 328-3997 for more information! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Tales for Preschoolers
Tales for Preschoolers
Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive storytime geared for ages 3-5. All are welcome.
Low Impact (Tues)
Low Impact (Tues)
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
12 events,
Zumba Gold (Wed)
Zumba Gold (Wed)
For active older adults and anyone seeking a modified Zumba class that recreates the original Zumba moves at a lower intensity. The class features easy-to-flow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Contact instructor Tawny Homesley at tawny.homesley@gmail.com for more information. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time […]
Tiny Tales Storytime
Tiny Tales Storytime
Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play in this storytime geared towards our smallest friends. All are welcome. No registration required.
12 events,
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
Low Impact (Thurs)
Low Impact (Thurs)
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
11 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
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
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
11 events,
Spring Bark Festival – 6th Annual Benefit
Spring Bark Festival – 6th Annual Benefit
Join us for the premier pet event in Catawba County, Saturday, May 6th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm in support of the Catawba County Humane Society. Rain or Shine. Dogs must be on leash at all times! Best dressed contest Best trick contest Best Kisser Live music Food trucks Beer garden Hickory Police K9 demonstration […]
0 events,
16 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
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
Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
13 events,
Free Play Basketball (Tues) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Tues) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Chair Yoga (Tues)
Chair Yoga (Tues)
A gentle form of Yoga, done while sitting on a chair. Designed for adults with limited range of motion. Please contact instructor Eloisa Jingle de Niet at (828) 328-3997 for more information! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
17 events,
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
Vinyasa Yoga (Wed)
Vinyasa Yoga (Wed)
Energizing class places emphasis on proper alignment while linking breath to movement, all while building strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. For all levels of yogis. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
15 events,
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
Low Impact (Thurs)
Low Impact (Thurs)
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
12 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
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
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
11 events,
Free Play Basketball (Sat) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Sat) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball for ages 16 and up! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
1 event,
12 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
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
Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball for ages 16 and up! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
13 events,
Art for All
Art for All
Art For All classes FREE provided by Hickory Museum of Art Classes are the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Learn something new. We’ll learn about various mediums and styles. Show up. Have fun creating, sharing ideas and enjoying comradery. All materials will be supplied. Classes are held at: Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St. Dr. […]
Chair Yoga (Tues)
Chair Yoga (Tues)
A gentle form of Yoga, done while sitting on a chair. Designed for adults with limited range of motion. Please contact instructor Eloisa Jingle de Niet at (828) 328-3997 for more information! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
16 events,
Zumba Gold (Wed)
Zumba Gold (Wed)
For active older adults and anyone seeking a modified Zumba class that recreates the original Zumba moves at a lower intensity. The class features easy-to-flow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Contact instructor Tawny Homesley at tawny.homesley@gmail.com for more information. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time […]
Free Play Basketball (Wed) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Wed) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball for ages 16 and up! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
17 events,
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Table Tennis Thursday (Highland Rec)
Free Play Table Tennis Thursday (Highland Rec)
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.
Easy Tai Chi (Thu)
Easy Tai Chi (Thu)
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
13 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
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
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
8 events,
Free Play Basketball (Sat) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Sat) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball for ages 16 and up! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
1 event,
13 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
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
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
15 events,
Free Play Basketball (Tues) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Tues) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Chair Yoga (Tues)
Chair Yoga (Tues)
A gentle form of Yoga, done while sitting on a chair. Designed for adults with limited range of motion. Please contact instructor Eloisa Jingle de Niet at (828) 328-3997 for more information! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
19 events,
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
Vinyasa Yoga (Wed)
Vinyasa Yoga (Wed)
Energizing class places emphasis on proper alignment while linking breath to movement, all while building strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. For all levels of yogis. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
15 events,
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
12 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
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
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
9 events,
Free Play Basketball (Sat) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Sat) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball for ages 16 and up! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Zumba (Sat)
Zumba (Sat)
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 […]
1 event,
10 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
Easy Tai Chi (Mon)
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 (Mon)
Beginner Yoga (Mon)
A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications 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
Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Mon) (Ridgeview Rec)
Free Play Basketball for ages 16 and up! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
14 events,
Free Play Basketball (Tues) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Tues) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Basketball (Tues) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Tues) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Morning Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
15 events,
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
Free Play Basketball (Wed) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Wed) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
19 events,
All Together Now Puzzle Piece Mural
All Ages Get creative and decorate puzzle piece cutouts to show what our Summer Learning theme “All Together Now” means to you. Blank puzzle pieces and art supplies are located upstairs in The Learning Lab. Puzzle pieces can be continuously added to the mural starting June 1st and will be displayed through June 30th. Have […]
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball (Thurs) (Highland Rec)
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Classic Films with Joe Barrett
Classic Films with Joe Barrett
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. […]
Community Drum Circle
Community Drum Circle
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 […]
13 events,
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
Easy Tai Chi (Fri)
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
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball (Highland Rec)
Free Play Pickleball for all ages! 2 to 4 nets will be set up depending on the time slot!
15 events,
Skateboard Lessons
Skateboard Lessons
Skateboard Lessons This event has 2 separate sessions/dates available for registration. You may register for one or both sessions. Saturday, 3rd & Saturday June 17thth, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Highland Recreation Center Skate Park , Registration Required, This event is a free event. Learn to skateboard with an advanced instructor. This class is intended for […]
Singing Under the Sails
Swingin’ Under the Stars
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.