Catawba Science Center (CSC) presents Science Expo on April 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, at CSC.

Science Expo activities will be held in CSC's Inventor's Workshop, North Lobby and the aquarium lobby. Be prepared to discover secrets of invisibility, make your own UV bracelet (while supplies last), investigate polymer “worms” and hydrogels, learn the scat rap, play with magic sand, much, much more!

You are invited to the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library to learn more about the West African culture through diverse music and dancing.

The event takes place on Saturday, February 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library located at 375 Third Street N.E. on the SALT Block.

The Suah African Dance Theatre's mission is to support and mentor future generations by inspiring in them an appreciation for African culture through diverse styles of dance performances. Suah is a name from the dialect of Gio from Liberia, West Africa that means “A new era, a new beginning.” 

This event is free and open to people of all ages. No registration is required. 

For more information, please call 304-0500 ext. 7279. 

The Catawba County Public Library is presenting an evening with Deborah Holt Noel this week.

Famed for her role as host of North Carolina Weekend, the UNC-TV personality is set to regale the audience with reflections of her broadcasting career.

This discussion launches Black History Month at the Library.

Those interested in attending should be at the Main Branch of the Catawba County Public Library, located at 115 West C Street in Newton, Tuesday February 5, at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free and open to county residents ages 13 and up.

For more information on the evening, call 828-465-8661.