Wallet: The Colonial Tote Bag Class
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Event:
Learn how to make a historical carry-all and the best grocery bag you’ll ever have! Known as “wallets” in the 18th century, these bags are rectangular with a central opening. Place items in either end of the bag, twist it in the middle, and you have two bags in one that easily balance on your shoulder. Learn to do running stitch, backstitch, felled seams, and a narrow hem.
Materials will be provided to make a historically accurate wallet. If you’d like to make a colorful, modern version instead, bring 1 yard of 100% cotton quilting fabric or medium-weight linen and matching thread. While this is a great beginner hand sewing project, the instructor will have a sewing machine available and participants are welcome to bring their own sewing machine if they wish.
Ages 13+, minors must be accompanied by an adult.

German Feather Tree Class
2025-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
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The first artificial tree (feather tree) originated in Germany in response to deforestation that was widespread in the mid-1800s. Rather than harvesting trees, people began crafting trees made of goose feathers to resemble the white pines that grew in that part of Europe.
In this class, you will learn how to make a German Feather Tree from start to finish, with the goal of taking home your completed 12-inch tree. These trees can be used for decor year-round and make a great handmade gift that lasts for years. All supplies will be provided, as well as info on where to order supplies so you can carry on your craft at home. Join us in this timeless craft!

Open Hearth Cooking Class: Preparing for Thanksgiving
2025-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
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Explore historic cooking methods, learn to interpret 18th century receipts (recipes), and enjoy the deliciousness of foodways history in this all-day class. Use the beautiful Hart Tavern hearth to cook a holiday feast over open fire, using tools and equipment that were common in the 18th century. Join us as we roast a “goose,” (in this case a large chicken), make several of our favorite seasonal side dishes, prepare pumpkins and apples to make our favorite holiday treats, and more.
This is a hands-on class, so please bring a notebook, writing utensil, and your favorite apron. Wear comfortable, natural fiber (cotton, linen, wool, etc) clothes that cover your legs and closed-toed shoes. Skirts are not recommended attire for this class. If you wear a skirt, please make sure it is made of natural or cellulose-based fibers that do not melt. You will be working next to an open fire, so we want everyone to be safe.
*Must be 13 or older to register; students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Christmas Tree Luminary Class
2025-11-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
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Light up your holidays with this tree luminary created from clay! Previous experience working with clay is not required. Projects will be glazed, fired and ready for pick-up in approximately 3 weeks. You may choose to have your project shipped for an additional $12 (cash only) paid directly to your Instructor in class.
Ages 14 and up. Ages 14-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Tractor Supply Co., 111 Independence Blvd Ste E, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
We will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available!
We also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue.
All of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉
We do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats…
Vetting includes spay/neuter, rabies, distemper, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue…
Adoption Fees:
*We often have SPECIALS!*
$100 for our standard dsh breeds
However, we do charge more for Siamese or special breeds. $150
RagDolls, Himalayan, Persian, Other exotics are only $275 when we get them 😉

Christmas Craft Show at Pin Station Bowling Center
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Pin Station Bowling Center, 525 W A St, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Local small businesses celebrating the Christmas Season with the community by show casing their craftsman skills. Here is a portion of the following items that you can find at the Christmas Craft Show. Wood items, Christmas ornaments, hand sewn items, candles, wreaths, jewelry, and so much more.
Location:
Pin Station Bowling Center
525 W A St, Newton, NC 28658

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.

Choo Choo and Snowman Too.
2025-11-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Newton Development Association, 135 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
The City of Newton invites families, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the holidays with a festive day of fun during Choo Choo & Snowman, Too! on Friday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Downtown Newton.
This holiday celebration will transform Downtown Newton into a cheerful winter wonderland filled with activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, hop aboard a trackless train, explore local attractions, and take part in guided tours that showcase the charm and history of the area.
Families can also enjoy a free showing of Frosty the Snowman at the History Museum of Catawba County, festive wagon rides, and the always-cheerful golf cart parade!
North Newton’s Depot District will also be filled with activities for kids and adults alike, making this a perfect way to celebrate the season together. Visitors can stop by for festive photo opportunities, seasonal surprises, and family-friendly fun throughout the day.
Whether you’re taking in the sights, sharing laughter with loved ones, or discovering the magic of the season, Choo Choo & Snowman, Too! is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit in Newton.
Stay tuned for more details about activities, attractions, and participating locations by visiting downtownnewton.org/choochoo.

The Wizard Returns - Monster Trucks Unleashed
2025-11-15 12:30 - 17:00 | Tri-County Motor Speedway, 4405 Hickory Nut Ridge Rd, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
After 2 years away from the Hickory area War Wizard Monster Truck returns to Tri County Motor Speedway.
Get tickets at: https://app.showslinger.com/v4/monster-trucks-unleashed

A STEM Career Showcase!
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Don’t miss this month’s SPARK event in the Foothills Collaboratory featuring Corning Optical Communications. SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway, across from Velo-City.

About:
The Catawba Science Center opened its doors in 1975 as the Creative Museum for Youth, founded by the Service League of Hickory (a local volunteer organization) in the historic John Cilley house, a 4,000 sq. ft. Victorian-era structure. Today, Catawba Science Center is a 35,000 sq. ft. science and technology museum whose purpose is to change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder.

Pottery Gingerbread House Class
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
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Create a charming gingerbread-inspired piece using simple hand-building techniques—no experience needed! In this fun and festive class, you’ll build your house with guided instruction. All materials are provided, and your finished piece will be kiln-fired and ready for pick-up in about 3 weeks. Bring an apron and plan to get a bit dirty!
Ages 14 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Christmas Terrarium Workshop
2025-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Be sure to register for this great event with Sprout & Bloom that includes all of the supplies and the instructions. Come get your plant on at our Christmas Terrarium Workshop!!

Tonya Wood - Live Music at Copper Penny
2025-11-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Live music with Tonya Wood, 6 to 9 PM at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory. Settle in by the lake lights, enjoy dinner and drinks, and make it a fun night out with friends.

HANGMEN
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Hickory Community Theatre, 30 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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It’s 1965, and the death penalty has just been abolished in the United Kingdom. Naturally all of Oldham, northern England, wants to know what Harry, the second-best hangman in the country, has to say about it. As the news breaks, Harry’s pub is overrun with locals and reporters looking for a quote, until a visitor arrives with a darker and more mysterious agenda.This is a ruthlessly funny play that provides laughs amid an unfolding atmosphere of menace.

B Chord Live Presents Full Cord
2025-11-15 20:00 - 22:30 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super-group on the rise. After winning the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in Colorado, the Michigan-based group followed that with another much-coveted
honor when the International Bluegrass Music Association named Full Cord its “Momentum Award Band of the Year.”

Line Dancing with Angie!
2025-11-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Every Sunday from 6pm-7:30pm in Hickory! All skill levels welcomed… Even those with two left feet!

Jazz on Tap with Holly Hopkins, Mike Holstein, and Rick Cline
2025-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Taste Full Beans, 29 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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JAZZ ON TAP comes to Taste Full Beans (Downtown Hickory since 2001) beginning on Sunday Feb 2023. Jazz on Tap is the longest running jazz night in Western North Carolina for 21 years.. From 2000-present Jazz lovers continue to hear quality jazz of all flavors with rotating musicians each month 6-8pm. Jazz on Tap may look a little different than the 2000-2020 with a change in location (and by scaling back to once a month), however still caters to the jazz enthusiast who enjoys world class jazz from musicians from around the state. Cost is $12 for non HJS member. Featured musicians can be found on the calendar page. Jazz on Tap is hosted by the new Hickory Jazz Society, the area’s new “stewards of live jazz”. Taste Full Beans offers table service, a special Jazz on Tap food menu as well as beer, wine by the glass or bottle (especially selected for the event), coffee, specialty teas, smoothies and more.

Holly Hopkins
Mike Holstein
Rick Cline

Fonta Flora Run Club
2025-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Fonta Flora Brewery, 317 N Green St, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Every Monday at the Morganton Pub Location. All ages and skill levels welcome. Run starts promptly at 6:15pm.

Learn to Square Dance
2025-11-17 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building, 52 16th Street NW, Hickory, NC, 289601, United States
Learn to Square Dance in just 12 lessons!
Sponsored by the Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dance Club
FUN, heart and brain healthy!
No partner needed – 12 to 90 years old!
Mondays 6:30-8:00 p.m.
New Session begins Sep. 22, 2025
$60 per person
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building
52 16th Street NW, Hickory NC 28601
For more information Call Tonya Brannan 828-312-5849
Facebook: “Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dancing”

LA Shaggers Test & Tune
2025-11-17 18:30 - 20:30 | 1841 Cafe, 117 N Main St, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Beginner/Intermediate/Advance Shag Lessons
***FREE***
Monday nights 6:30pm-8:30pm
@ 1841 Cafe
117 N Main St, Lenoir, NC 28645
Ignore the closed sign go in and ask directions to the 4th floor. Bring take-out or eat before you come the kitchen is close on Mondays
Call Vickie
828.850.3857 to confirm meeting each week.

Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
2025-11-17 18:30 - 21:30 | SideTracked Brewery, 609 S Green St Suite 100, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Come out to our Weekly Pinball Tournaments held every Monday at 630pm!
Events are IFPA sanctioned and are Target Matchplay Format. A $10 buy-in covers all your tournament pinball play and practice. There will be a cash prize to the top 2 spots! New and inexperienced players are encouraged to attend! It’s just a bunch of nerds pressing buttons after all

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Now Free but Registration Required. Each week we will have a craft & story time. We will read a classic, yet age-appropriate story followed by a craft.
We will remain open until 5pm with Open Studio hours for you to do other paid crafts and activities.

Strength & Balance Class
2025-11-18 11:00 - 11:45 | Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Fitness Plus, 810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
About:

Strength & Balance Class is a low impact fitness class for anyone wanting to improve their balance, coordination, and overall strength.

Point of View Teen Writing Club
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.

About:

Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, and the Ridgeview Branch.

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-11-18 18:30 - 23:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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Every Tuesday – All are Welcome! Bags fly at 6:30pm. B Chord Live has a large warehouse space open for Corn Hole! $1 Wings, 30+ taps, full bar and food menus. Live music and live corn hole every Tuesday at B Chord Live!

B Chord Live Acoustic Open Jam
2025-11-18 19:00 - 22:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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Starting at 7pm, the B Chord Tuesday night jam brings a myriad of ages, talent and instruments! Bring your instrument and join the circle to play some tunes with fellow pickers! Or stop in for a bite and drink and enjoy the live music in Granite Falls!

KARAOKE NIGHT!
2025-11-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night every Tuesday from 7-10 pm at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! Grab the mic, enjoy great drinks, and let’s make it a fun night! PLUS enjoy food from our rotating food trucks!

Morganton Wednesday Mini Market
2025-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Morganton Wednesday Mini Market, 111 North Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Morganton’s open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your back door! The Morganton Farmers Market is a cash-only market with only a few vendors set up to accept debit/credit cards. Are you a shopper using SNAP, WIC, or Senior Vouchers? Be sure to stop by J&J Farms’ booth to receive your shopping tokens.

About:
The Wednesday Mini-Market is located at 111 North Green Street, at the corner of Green Street and Avery Avenue. From I-40, take Exit 105, make a right turn and follow South Sterling Street approximately 2.5 miles under the railroad tracks and past the historic courthouse (to your left). The Mini-Market will be on the next corner on the left!
