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“The Sails on the Square” to host September mini-concert series

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Thursday, August 30th, 2012, 5:30pm

The City of Hickory has scheduled a variety of entertainment for the newly opened “The Sails on the Square” in Downtown Hickory.

The August 10 grand opening of “The Sails on the Square” in Downtown Hickory was a big success, and the city plans to build on the success by sponsoring Sails in September, a mini-concert series on Fridays in September, and as it is indicated in the branding report, events are important to enhancing communities.

The line-up of entertainment includes acts from folk music to a blues.  The month of September will include a different group, performing every Friday night, as well as the Hickory Music Factory’s Drum Circle on the second Saturday of September.

In addition, Ulysses Long, who most recently performed on America’s Got Talent, will be performing on October 20 at the “Sails on the Square”.

The community is invited to picnic or grab a bite to eat or drink at one of the local restaurants in the area.  There are n

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10th Annual Benefit Tennis Tournament

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Monday, August 13th, 2012, 12:52pm

Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley invites you to participate in their 10th Annual Benefit Tennis Tournament.

The tournament will be held at Rock Barn Golf and Spa on September 28 - 30.

Medicap Pharmacy is the founding sponsor of this popular tournament and additional sponsors are welcome.

The benefit provides the opportunity to enjoy competitive tennis with some local talented players, and plenty of food and beverages on the grounds of the beautiful Rock Barn Golf and Spa.

Lunch and dinner on Saturday and snacks throughout the event are provided by Rock Barn.  Entry fee for the entire event, including all meals is only $40 per person.

A 50/50 Raffle will be held on Saturday night. 

Proceeds from the tennis tournament support patient care needs at Palliative Care and Hospice of Catawba Valley.

For sponsorship opportunities or to register: Contact Evelyn Fox Ross at

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Catawba Valley Conference Preview

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Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 10:46pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - For the last 2 seasons, everyone has been chasing South Iredell for the Catawba Valley Conference title.  In 2012, they will once again be after the Vikings, but who will give South their biggest challenge in 2012?  Here is a preview of the Catawba Valley Conference.

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Northwestern 4A-3A Conference Preview

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Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 4:02pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - South Caldwell won the Northwestern Conference in 2011, but can the Spartans repeat as champs?  Here is a preview of the Northwestern Conference for 2012.

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CMS honors local police, firefighters, and EMS with First Responders Night

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Monday, August 6th, 2012, 3:48pm
CMS honors local police, firefighters, and EMS with First Responders Night

Tuesday night, Charlotte Motor Speedway is honoring local police, firefighter and EMS employees with First Responders Night at the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series.

All first responders will gain free admission with their employee IDs, plus there will be a “Guns n’ Hoses” school bus race.

In addition to the usual slate of Legend Car and Bandolero Racing, fans can watch as area first responders compete in the last school bus race of the year.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults and Free for kids 13 and under.

Participating departments include: Harrisburg Fire Department, the Albemarle Police Department and Fire Department, Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Charlotte Fire Department.

Visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com for more info.

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Hickory Residents Benefit from Free Swim Lessons

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Friday, August 3rd, 2012, 6:02pm
Hickory Residents Benefit from Free Swim Lessons

HICKORY, NC – Hickory residents benefit from free swim lessons at the Hickory Foundation YMCA.

This summer, the City of Hickory offered city residents the opportunity to have their children learn to swim for free through two summer sessions at the Hickory Foundation YMCA.  Fifty-three Hickory residents registered for the two summer sessions.  Even though the program ended July 28, the city is committed to offering swim programs at the YMCA in the winter and spring, as well as the summer.  The City of Hickory and the YMCA are committed to teaching the community to swim. 

Throughout the time the City of Hickory has partnered with the YMCA, April 2011 through July 31, 2012, the YMCA has had 1,656 enrolled in their swim program of which 232 registrations came from the City’s involvement.  Both the City and the YMCA hope to involve more of the community in the programs in the future.

The YMCA of Catawba Valley’s Chief Executive Office

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Music, people, and fun at Union Square Grand Opening

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Friday, August 3rd, 2012, 6:02pm
Music, people, and fun at Union Square Grand Opening

HICKORY, NC – The community is encouraged to come out to celebrate an historic event August 10 and 11 full of music, people and fun.  

The grand opening of the new structure on Union Square in downtown Hickory will begin on Friday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. when the new name of the structure is announced.  Following the historic announcement and recognition of the “name contest” winner one of the area’s favorite steel drum band’s Pan Jive will perform until 8:30 p.m.

The entertainment continues on Saturday, August 11 after the Downtown Hickory Farmers Market, when the Hickory Music Factory Drum Circle performs between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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