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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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Alexander County Services Center\, 151 West Main Ave\, Taylorsville\, NC\, 28681\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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SUMMARY:Park Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION:Let’s show St. Stephens Park some love!  \nJoin Visit Hickory NC\, Outdoor NC\, Catawba County Parks and Keep Catawba County Beautiful for a fun\, hands-on day of giving back and getting outdoors. Volunteers will help enhance the natural beauty and ecological health of St. Stephens Park through projects focused on landscaping improvements\, natural area enhancement\, and park beautification. \nActivities will include spreading pine straw in garden areas and assisting with general park upkeep throughout the park. No special skills are required\, and all tools and guidance will be provided. Wear long sleeves\, closed-toe shoes\, and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. \nBring your friends and help make a meaningful impact while caring for one of Hickory’s beautiful parks!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/park-stewardship-day/
LOCATION:St. Stephens Dog Park\, 2247 26th Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community
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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-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Petsense by Tractor Supply\, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Partners For Cats":MAILTO:partnersforcatsrescue@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Vintage Blue Joins Over 1\,100 Shops Nationwide for Vintage Store Day
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Blue\, along with 21 independent vintage stores across North Carolina\, and 1\,100 nationally\, will participate in Vintage Store Day: a national celebration of brick-and-mortar vintage retail. From all over the country\, shoppers are invited to spend the day hopping between their favorite local shops — and discovering ones they’ve never been to before. \nSome notes about the celebration: \n* Collectable swag bag giveaway for the first 10 purchasing customers\n* BINGO game discounts on everything\n* Hyalyn Pottery author meet & greet\n* Sidewalk tent clearance event\n* Pooter’s Popcorn & Stay Fizzy mobile trucks will be onsite
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/vintage-blue-joins-over-1100-shops-nationwide-for-vintage-store-day-2/
LOCATION:Vintage Blue\, 451 11th St NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fashion Show,Retail
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SUMMARY:Third Saturday Family Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:The WNC Sculpture Center’s Third Saturday Family Workshop series invites families to gather once a month for hands-on\, creative experiences that blend art-making\, learning\, and quality time together. Held every third Saturday\, each workshop features a different accessible\, family-friendly project—ranging from sculpture and printmaking to mixed‑media creations—designed to encourage collaboration across generations. Led by knowledgeable staff and artists\, the workshops often include opportunities to explore the sculpture park\, helping participants connect creativity with place. The series emphasizes creativity\, shared experiences\, and making meaningful keepsakes\, making it a welcoming entry point for families to engage with the arts together.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/third-saturday-family-workshop-series/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Western North Carolina Sculpture Center\, 4612 Patterson School Dr.\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses,Community,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western North Carolina Sculpture Center":MAILTO:wncsculpture@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Hickory Choral Society - Singing on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Union Square in Downtown Hickory for an evening of singing as we conclude our 48th season celebrating 250 years of United States music and composers.  This concert will include favorites from US Broadway\, Hollywood\, and popular tunes.  Bring your lawn chair and some snacks\, along with your friends/family\, to join us for a fun summer evening!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-choral-society-singing-on-the-square/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Morganton\, 102 E Union St\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Choral Society":MAILTO:noteworthy@hickorychoralsociety.org
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