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SUMMARY:Special Education Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Summit aims to minister to families of individuals living with disability\, as well as those that educate and serve them through the local church and school. The sessions provide spiritual insight and practical help for fulfilling God’s call to reach exceptional families. \nRegistration is now open. For more information\, please contact Sara Bookout at sara.bookout@tcshickory.org.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/special-education-summit-2026/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Tabernacle Christian School\, 1225 29th Avenue Dr NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Alexander County Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nSupport your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/alexander-county-farmers-market/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Alexander County Services Center\, 151 West Main Ave\, Taylorsville\, NC\, 28681\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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SUMMARY:Hickory Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nCome see us for the healthiest\, local fresh food \,and shake the hand of your farmer who grew it! Enjoy local musicians\, taste our local Chefs’ market creations\, and visit with friends. We promise the glory of a good harvest\, select meats\, rice\, honey\, eggs\, cheeses\, baked goods\, marinades\, preserves & pickles\, fresh cut flowers\, transplants\, potted plants\, fresh herbs\, heritage & artisan crafts\, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-farmers-market/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Union Square – Downtown Hickory\, 280 Union Square\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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SUMMARY:Christmas in July – Ceramic Ornament Making Class
DESCRIPTION:Begin working on your Christmas list now with beautiful ceramic ornaments! Participants will texturize and cut out clay to create 6 keepsake ornaments to share with loved ones or for display on your tree. Previous experience with clay is not required.\n\nStudents will be notified when projects are ready for pick-up\, approximately 3 weeks after class. You may choose to have your project shipped for an additional $12 (cash only) paid directly to Instructor in class.\nAges 14 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring and apron and plan to get a bit dirty!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/christmas-in-july-ceramic-ornament-making-class/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Courses
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SUMMARY:Western Piedmont Woodcrafters
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWestern Piedmont Woodcrafters is an informal group of men and women dedicated to ALL kinds of woodworking. We meet once a month for a couple of hours to hear a guest speaker talk about a woodworking project\, demonstrate a hand or power tool\, or new woodworking techniques. Administrators will approve people requesting to be members of this group.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/western-piedmont-woodcrafters/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop\, 856 21st St Dr SE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses
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SUMMARY:Partners For Cats Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWe will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! \nWe also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. \nAll of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 \nWe do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats… \nVetting includes spay/neuter\, rabies\, distemper\, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue… \nAdoption Fees:\n*We often have SPECIALS!* \n$100 for our standard dsh breeds \nHowever\, we do charge more for Siamese or special breeds. $150 \nRagDolls\, Himalayan\, Persian\, Other exotics are only $275 when we get them 😉
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/partners-for-cats-adoption-event-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Petsense by Tractor Supply\, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:DINOSAURS!
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs Return to Catawba Science Center\nOpening at the Catawba Science Center on February 8th! \nMembers-only opening Saturday\, February 7th – Public Opening Sunday\, February 8th \n 
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/dinosoaurs-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Education,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
DESCRIPTION:Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt\, armored giants defending their turf\, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds\, their modern-day descendants\, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/new-vr-experience-with-immotion-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Attractions,Education,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Christmas in July - Pottery Tree Luminary Class
DESCRIPTION:Begin working on your Christmas list now with beautiful ceramic ornaments! Create your own Christmas Tree Luminary using clay and hand-building techniques taught by the instructor. Beginners are welcome! All supplies\, tools\, and materials are included.\n\nStudents will be notified when projects are ready for pick-up\, approximately 3 weeks after class. You may choose to have your project shipped for an additional $12 (cash only) paid directly to Instructor in class.\nAges 14 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring an apron and plan to get a bit dirty!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/christmas-in-july-pottery-tree-luminary-class/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Courses
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SUMMARY:Heroes of Barcadia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
DESCRIPTION:$5 gets you one of 8 spots at the table for Hereos of Barcadia – every Saturday at 4pm. This 10-week tournament will test your skills\, patience and drinking ability.\n\nWhat to Expect: In Heroes of Barcadia\, players battle monsters and bosses to collect Power-Ups with mystical abilities. Perhaps one of these powerful relics can give you a winning advantage in your race for the Drink Hoard.\n\nUse devious Loot Cards to ruin your opponent’s plans\, all the while making sure your Health Bar Cup doesn’t end up empty.Nice guys finish last in this fast-paced\, ever-changing\, pun-tastic party game for fantasy and beverage connoisseurs alike.\n\nTHE LAW OF THE LAND:\n\n– Must be 15+– Weekly play is limited to 8 seats– Alcohol not required but no outside beverages permitted– Spots are available on a first-come\, first-served basis– Tickets may be purchased up to 48-hours in advance (Thursday)– Tickets are available for purchase in-store or via Eventbrite (fee applies)– Final game (3/14/26) will be limited to prior weekly winners\, with purse and trophy awarded to winner\n\nTickets go on sale every Thursday\, purchase onsite or online at Eventbrite. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-of-barcadia-tournament-at-schwarzbar-ale-haus-week-one-tickets-1980012394372
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/heroes-of-barcadia-at-schwarzbar-ale-haus/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten\, 305 1st Ave. S\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Hickory Crawdads vs. Mrytle Beach Pelicans
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nGame Highlight: Josh Baldwin Post-Game Concert \nBring your family\, friends\, or your church out for a night of baseball and a concert following the game performed by Josh Baldwin! | Presented By Billy Graham Library\, 106.9 The Light
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-crawdads-vs-mrytle-beach-pelicans-5/
LOCATION:L. P. Frans Stadium\, 2500 Clement Blvd NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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