Help "Take a Bite Out of Hunger" in Catawba County on Fat Tuesday, February 17, 2015.  The following participating restaurants will contribute 10% of food sales on February 17, 2015 to benefit the Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry food pantry.  When you purchase a meal at any of the restaurants listed below, 10% of the cost of "your" meal will be donated directly to GHCCM, so that's how you can help too!  (not including alcohol or sales tax).      Please be aware that some of the restaurants will offer limited times of day when meal purchased will benefit the GHCCM food pantry.  PDQ will donate 10% during 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Jason's Deli will donate 10% during 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm   For additional information, please contact the Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Minis... 02/12/2015

  This year the TEDxHickory event is scheduled for March, 21, 2015 starting at 9:00 am.  It is more than just a conference. It’s an event by creative thinkers, for creative thinkers, who embrace the spirit of ideas worth spreading. The audience will consist of people who believe in bringing great ideas together to improve the environments we live in. TEDxHickory 2015 is a reserved event that requires registration. If you would like to attend, please purchase your ticket now.  Find more information about tickets and the event details, below.   What? No application process?Nope. All you have to do to come this year is buy a ticket. Yep, we will feed and water you…Tickets include coffee and snacks, a yummy catered lunch, and an afternoon snack break to recharge and keep the energy up and ... 02/11/2015

915 33RD ST SW Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA 28602 Price: $85,000 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms 2850 Square Ft.Listing # 9577487 Lots of options available to you with this 4 bedroom home. The property offers up rustic hardwood flooring, a large eat-in kitchen as well as separate formal dining, 3 different living/den areas, all on almost a 1/2 acre lot. The basement area has a den, bedroom and kitchenette area which would be perfect as an in-law suite or teen retreat. The double detached carport also offers a storage/workroom area. Lots of updates to this home but seller knows that more is needed and is offering a $5000 allowance toward a new HVAC system to get the new owner started. This home is much larger than it appears and if you need even more room, the attic is large enough to remodel into a... 02/09/2015

1277 10TH ST BLVD NW Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA 28601 Price: $325,000 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms1 Partial Baths2880 Square Ft. Listing # 9578938   Simply wonderful home in NW Hickory with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and an in-ground swimming pool.This home is perfect for the family that needs lots of space. Upon entering the home buyers will see that this is a special home with a large living room, family room (with fireplace) and dining room.The kitchen is recently remodeled with new cabinets, granite counters, hardwood floors and great center island with lots of storage. This home features a master bedroom on the main level as well as a second master on the second floor. There are 3 other large bedrooms upstairs as well as an unfinished attic space for lots of storage. The basement is a wonderfu... 02/05/2015

6478 WILLOWBOTTOM RD Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA 28602 Price: $485,000 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms 2 Partial Baths4293 Square Ft.Listing # 9580351   Beautiful custom riverfront home located in Mountain View! Open floor plan with abundant natural light boasts solid mahogany floors, gorgeous views, and many well-designed custom extras! Eat-in chef's kitchen with pro series Jenn-Air gas range, 2 prep areas, generous cabinetry and large panty. The main-level master suite offers a tray ceiling, window seats with storage, his and hers closets, dual vanity, private water closet, soaking tub, and tile shower. The main level laundry features generous storage and easy accessibility from kitchen and garage. Completing the main level are the formal dining room and den with built-in bookshelves. There are ... 02/05/2015

    Babysitting 101 class being offered to youth ages 12 years and older on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 10am to 4pm. This class will offer the basics in babysitting safety, common emergencies and CPR certification. The cost is $35, cash or check, and includes lunch and all class materials.  Pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact kshefner@cvmc.us or call 828-485-2300 x 6204. To register ONLINE, click here.    Location Health First Center at Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory         02/02/2015

  1050 21ST AVE NW 27 Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA 28601 Price: $64,500 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms1 Partial Baths1306 Square Ft. Listing # 9578081   Updated 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath condo in Quail Ridge community on Lake Hickory.Fresh paint throughout, new laminate floors in the dining room , hallway and living room. New counter tops and back splash in the kitchen.Back deck has been re-stained and a new railing system added.Convenient location for shopping, dining out and recreation.Live in a community on Lake Hickory with a dock access, community pool, & tennis courts all included in the HOA!   CLICK HERE to learn more about this condo for sale in Hickory, NC.      Contact Seth Stamey at 828-404-6854 for additional information regarding the Open House.          1050 21st Avenue NW, Unit #27     Hi... 01/20/2015

5084 WHITENER RD Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA 28602 Price: $139,900 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms 1455 Square Ft.Listing # 9579950   Wonderful home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and lots of updates in the Mountain View/Blackburn area. This move in ready home features a large living room, updated kitchen with newer cabinets and countertops, split bedroom plan, and an den in the converted garage. Enjoy the warm weather with a huge rear deck that leads to a large above ground pool. The pool area is also enclosed with a fence. The home has a new roof and HVAC that were installed in 2013. The location is great also with quick access to Hwy 10, 321 and 127.     For more information on this Hickory NC home for sale, CLICK HERE.                 CATAWBA COUNTY SCHOOLS: Blackburn Elementary School Jacobs F... 01/12/2015

Catawba Valley Community College is offering 2 Italian cooking classes starting Thursday evenings, January 22, 2015 and April 9, 2015.  Both will be taught by Italian native, Tony Morello.  Tony will teach you how to cook authentic Italian cuisine modeled from family recipes.   Listed are descriptions of each class, dates, times and costs.                             Italian Cooking-Level II Learn the art of creating delicious Mediterranean appetizers, entrees and desserts in a fun and casual setting. Build an understanding of the center of Italian culture: food! Start Date:  Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 6pm - 9pm until March 12, 2015.    Italian Cooking-Level I Learn the art of creating delicious Mediterranean appetizers, entrees and desserts in a fun and casual setting. Build an u... 01/05/2015

  The Catawba Valley Potters' Workshop presents their 2015 Lecture Series.  There are 3 sessions. Thursday, January 15, 2015    - 7 pm with Cynthia Bringle Thursday, February 19, 2015  - 7 pm with Kim Ellington Thursday, March 19, 2015      - 7 pm with Ben Owen, III Lectures will be held in the CVCC East Wing Auditorium located at 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602.  For additional information, please call 828-327-7000 ext 4032     12/18/2014

  5455 WINDING OAK DR Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA 28602 Price: $172,000 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms1 Partial Baths1644 Square Ft. Listing # 9577164   Charming home on a large level lot in Maple Crest subdivision.Some hardwoods, tile and carpet complete this 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home with a full basement (almost finished) for future expansion! Master bedroom, garage and laundry are all on the main level. Living room features a wood-burning fireplace and opens to the dining area. Kitchen overlooks the deck and large, level backyard. Master bedroom features his and hers closets. Upstairs are two additional, generously sized bedrooms, full bath and a study nook. DON'T MISS THE "MAN CAVE!" Full, walk-out and almost finished square footage can be found in the basement. This area has been painted and c... 12/18/2014

Have an old bike lying around that you can donate?  Hickory firefighters are collecting bicycles to fix up and distribute this holiday season and need them delivered to them by Tonight, until 8pm, December 12, 2014.  The Bikes for Tykes program is an effort to benefit children served by Catawba County Christmas Bureau.  The toys will then be distributed through the Catawba County Bureau at the American Legion Fairgrounds. If you don't have an old bicycle and want to give a "new" bicycle, that is also welcomed.  Drop off is at ANY Hickory fire station.  For more information or directions, please contact:  828-323-7420.  12/12/2014

  659 7th Avenue Pl SE Hickory, North Carolina 28602 PRICE:  $105,000 MLS #:   9573337 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath       Great duplex in SE Hickory close to retail area and major highways. Low maintenance brick building built in 1996. This property is fully rented and would make a great investment with each unit renting for $525 per unit.   CLICK HERE:  To learn more about this Hickory NC Duplex For Sale                 Hickory Schools: Southwest Elementary School Northview Middle School Hickory High School 12/12/2014

464 7TH ST SW Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA 28602 Price: $275,000 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms3891 Square Ft. Listing # 9576589 Simply wonderful home in Hickory built in 1908 with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a perfect combination of early century charm and modern convenience. This home has a majestic entry with lots of architectural detail and quality craftsmanship.The main level features a formal living room, parlor, large dining room, sun porch, and commercial style kitchen. There are also 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Upstairs you are greeted to an elegant hall way leading to 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.There is also a guest house that has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and a large open living room. This property sits blocks from Downtown Hickory in the up and coming Green Park area of town. Sitt... 12/11/2014

2252 JOHN BOWMAN RD Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA 28602 Price: $145,000 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2904 Square Ft. Listing # 9578151   Cozy home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2900 square feet. The living area located in the basement are accented with brick walls, new flooring, and a wood burning fireplace. The 4 bedrooms and large bath, with a huge whirlpool tub and separate shower, are on the main level. The basement bath was recently redone with ceramic tile and another jetted tub. The enclosed patio and in-ground pool are great for entertaining. The new metal roof in 2013, replacement windows and vinyl are helpful in keeping the home low maintenance. Great location is convenient to Hwy 127, Hwy 321 and I-40.   CLICK HERE to learn more about this Hickory NC home for sale.         2252 John... 12/08/2014

  Lenoir Rhyne University is presenting "A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas" show featuring the A Cappella Choir, the College Singers, the Brass Ensemble, and the Handbell Ensemble.  This event is being held in Grace Chapel on Sunday, December 7, through Tuesday, December 9, 2014 starting at 7:30 pm each night.  Each year, there is a candle lighting ceremony of the choir.  In the candlelight, the audience will hear the reading of the Christmas gospel from St Luke and listen to 3 pieces that provide musical commentary.  Tickets are required.  Please call The L.R. Box Office at 828-328-7234 for ticket information.  The box office is open Monday-Friday from 4pm - 6pm.  If the show is not sold out, any remaining tickets will be sold 1 hour prior before each concert at Grace Chapel.  Each year, there... 12/05/2014

  The 6th Annual "The Nutcracker" by Ann Freeman Dance Academy is coming to Hickory and the Unifour area on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 3pm.  Special Guest performers, Farrah Thompson and Kurtis Sprung, along with other Ann Freeman Academy members, will present Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" at the P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir Ryhne University.  Performed by every major ballet company, The Nutcracker is one of the best known ballets in the world.  This beautiful story has been a Christmas season tradition.  The first act takes place in the real world, but by the second act you are transported to a magical kingdom of toy soldiers, fanciful sugar plum fairies and of course, The Nutcracker. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online, by phone, at Ann Freeman's Academy o... 12/05/2014

The 9th Annual “A MANCINI Christmas Concert” will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 8 pm at the recently renovated award-winning Hickory Community Theatre.   This concert is presented by Award-winning vocalist Jackie Finley, national recording artist Nathan Hefner, award-winning percussionist Rick Cline, Jennifer Canterbury [lead actress in The Little Mermaid], and Allen Finley. The event will showcase music by world-renowned composer Henry Mancini, such as “Moon River”, “Pink Panther theme”, “Peter Gunn theme” and “Days Of Wine & Roses”, as well as traditional Christmas music. Jackie Finley has opened for country music stars Travis Tritt and JoDee Messina; performed at Nashville’s World-Famous Tootsie’s Orchid; won the 2007 NFDA Idol competition in Las Vegas; and holds six Kay... 12/03/2014

  A special Hickory Holiday event is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. A Hickory Holiday is a great time to enjoy some holiday music by carolers, crafts, free carriage rides while shopping at local downtown Hickory shops.  As an extra feature, Santa will make a special appearance to meet all who want to visit with him. Come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while tackling your holiday shopping list at Union Square in downtown Hickory NC!   For additional information, please contact:  (828) 322-1121     11/21/2014

The Old Hickory Tap Room is having their Annual Nathan Hefner's Christmas show on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, from 7 pm to 10 pm.   Take a break from the hustle and busle of the season to enjoy some great holiday music.  Nathan Hefner is a national recording artist who is a local celebrity pianist  He will be performing classic holiday tunes we all love to hear, as well as a few favorites of his own.    For additional information, please contact The Hickory Tap Room at 828-322-1965.      The Olde Hickory Tap Room 222 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC 28601 11/21/2014