Parents as Teachers of Catawba County

09/17/2026

💙 Vaccine Clinic at the Hickory Foundation YMCA

Taking care of your health is an important part of staying well, and we’re making it a little more convenient!

Join us Friday, September 25, at the Hickory Foundation YMCA for a vaccine clinic in partnership with Walgreens.

📅 Friday, September 25
📍 Hickory Foundation YMCA
💉 Provided in partnership with Walgreens

Stop by the Front Desk to sign up for a time slot.

We’re grateful to work alongside community partners to help connect our neighbors with resources that support their health and well-being.

09/17/2026

We’re a little more than halfway through September's Womenade micro‑grant cycle.
If you’re a woman in Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, or Burke county facing an unexpected financial hurdle, there’s still time to apply.
Up to $500 for urgent, one‑time needs.
ALL required items are due 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 4pm on September 22nd.
🔗 https://wrchickory.org/programs-for-women/womenade/

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐖𝐋! 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 • 𝟓 𝐩𝐦 – 𝟖𝐩𝐦

Please feel free to print the map so you don't miss any of our amazing artists at local businesses!

1. Full Circle Arts Gallery - 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲!

42 B 3rd St. NW • 828-322-7545

Begin your Art Crawl surrounded by creativity! Browse artwork inspired by "My Favorite Song," meet fellow art lovers, and enjoy the Opening Reception inside the gallery with friends starting at 5pm.

2. Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts

116 3rd St. NW • 828-294-8438

Step inside and enjoy live ballet demonstrations by talented students from one of Hickory's premier performing arts organizations.

3. Louis Nunnery School of Ballet

245 1st Ave NW • 828-896-7163

Celebrate the artistry of dance with live ballet demonstrations presented by students from the area's longest-running ballet school.

4. Tastebuds Popcorn Hickory

254 1st Ave NW, Unit A • 828-855-0053

Treat your taste buds to handcrafted gourmet popcorn while exploring the vibrant artwork of Michelle Short (Michelle's Designs), featuring acrylic, fluid, and resin creations.

5. HAPPY SIPS specialty drinks & coffee

221 1st Avenue NW Suite 107

Sip, shop & discover! Enjoy specialty drinks and coffee while exploring colorful handmade fabric prayer flags and whimsical rag garlands created by a mother-daughter team, Tracy and Mirabel Tegart.

6. 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐘𝐍’𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓

221 1st Ave NW, Suite 111 • 828-228-7205

Shop, browse, and be inspired! Explore one of Downtown Hickory's newest boutiques while discovering paintings and handcrafted jewelry by Sarah Compton Bracewell.

7. The Juice Apothecary

221 1st Ave NW • 828-838-1155

Nourish your body and your creativity. Refresh with cold-pressed juices and wholesome, nutrient-rich foods while exploring the expressive artwork of Rhonda Brush Smith (BrushSmythe Painter).

8. The Untamed Daisy Soap Co

221 1st Ave NW, Suite 105 • 828-638-0539

Treat yourself to handcrafted bath and body products made with care in North Carolina while discovering the creativity of Sabrina Parris and Leah Robinson of, She's a Keeper, featuring real and faux houseplants beautifully displayed in reused and upcycled pots.

9. 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐎 𝟐𝟐𝟏 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒

221 First Ave NW, Suite 201

Take the Art Crawl upstairs! Follow the signs and balloons to the second floor of the historic Harris Arcade Building, where Studio 221 Artists will fill the hallway with art, music, and plenty of creative energy. Browse works for sale, meet the artists, and mosey through the studio.

Featured Artists: Paula Parsons • Randy Clontz • Kay Robb

10. Taste Full Beans Coffee, Tea, Cafe

29 Second Street NW • 828-325-0108

Sip, stroll, and discover! Grab a coffee or tasty treat while exploring an eclectic collection of local creativity—from fabric and paper arts to jewelry, paintings, and books.

Featured Artists: Suzanne Sorrell (Fabric Arts) • Susie McGee (Paper Art) • Krista Parker (Jewelry) • Patrick Westmoreland (Paintings) • Redhawk Publications (Books)

11. Trade Alley Art Gallery - 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲!

25 Second Street NW • 828-578-1076

Step into a space created by artists, for artists. This artist-owned cooperative showcases the work of 26 talented artists and joins Full Circle Arts as a dual host of the Art Crawl Kick-Off Party at 5:00pm.

12. Chai Kona

20 2nd St. NW • 828-666-3025

Fresh flavors meet fresh creativity! Discover one of Downtown Hickory's newer spots while enjoying the creative talents of Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School students & Windy Wool Windings.

13. Cowa Saké / Frothy Rooster

1 N Center St. #250 • 828-475-7714

Come hungry and leave inspired! From biscuits and caffeine to sushi, burgers, and cocktails, this spot brings an unexpected mix of flavors alongside the creative work of local artist, Lucille "Manx" Adams.

14. Stretch-n-Grow Foothills: Where Kids Love to Move

107 Government Ave SW • 828-302-5236

Where kids LOVE to move—and create! Stop by Stretch-n-Grow of the Foothills for a colorful Art Crawl experience featuring face painting by Partycrafts and plenty of family-friendly fun.

15. The Natural Olive

216 Union Square • 828-256-1950

Savor something beautiful! Explore specialty olive oils and unique finds while discovering the colorful stained-glass creations of Ricker Forge—a perfect complement to this distinctive downtown shop.

16. Dash Home + Kitchen

228 Union Square NW, Suite B • 828-569-6400

Creativity lives here! Browse the beautifully curated home and kitchen finds at DASH while discovering Heidi Schoener, an artist and designer who finds joy in experimenting with color, texture, mixed media, and the creative process.

17. Hickory Wine Shoppe

238 Union Square NW • 828-324-4441

Wine, art, and a little downtown atmosphere! Stop into Hickory Wine Shoppe for a glass, browse their impressive wine selection, and discover the beautiful turned-wood creations of Tim P’Simer, whose work is featured on this year’s Fall Art Crawl poster.

18. Foot Solutions Hickory

242 Union Square NW • 828-328-9844

Creativity from head to toe! Step into Foot Solutions Hickory, where comfort and style meet a little Art Crawl fun! Hickory Arts students and instructors will be on hand creating imaginative hair art with members of the community.

19. 𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄

254 Union Square NW • 828-244-5741

Sweet treats, unique finds, and unexpected art! Explore Hickory General Store for ice cream, candy, candles, soaps, gifts, and more while discovering the imaginative acrylic work of emerging Hickory artist Miya Claudio.

20. Azalea Design Craft

264 Union Square NW, Suite 101 • 828-679-1400

Every artist starts somewhere! Stop by Azalea Design + Craft for a special sidewalk art experience where kids become the artists! Young creators are invited to make their own masterpiece and add a little extra color and creativity to the Art Crawl.

21. Thistle Dew Nicely Florals & Gifts

270 Union Square NW • 828-322-3242

A downtown favorite has a new home! Rediscover Thistle Dew Nicely at its new Union Square location, where “rustic and antique” meets “modern and chic.” Step inside, explore the new space, and see what all the buzz is about!

Featured Artist is Leroy Kennedy.

22. The Hickory Community Theatre

30 3rd St NW • 828-327-3855

Creativity takes center stage! Visit Hickory Community Theatre to learn about its 78th Season and Fall Classes, enter to win FREE show tickets, and cool off at the Melted Snowman Station—a playful nod to the upcoming November production of FROZEN!

23. Golden Rule Music School

118 3rd Ave NW, Suite A • 828-302-2719

Worth the few extra steps! Follow the Art Crawl beyond Union Square to Golden Rule Music School, where creativity comes to life through learning, playing, and performing. While you're there, discover the work of featured artist Jennifer Wilson.

24. 𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐄

Art doesn't only happen inside the galleries!

Look for these special pop-up experiences on Union Square, where local organizations, artists, educators, and students bring creativity right into the heart of the Art Crawl.

a. 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐓 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘

Good neighbors meet great art! Stop by Juliet Good State Farm's pop-up and discover the creative work of Alecia Franca while connecting with a local business that proudly supports our community.

b. 𝐀𝐈𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐉𝐎 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐘

Discover the art of movement—and photography! Meet AikiDojo of Hickory while exploring the work of photographer and CVCC instructor Joe Young and his students. Plus, enter for a chance to win one FREE month of classes.

c. 𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘

History meets creativity! Visit Hickory Landmarks Society and add a little art to your own face with Elizabeth Mann of Art by MANN, bringing the fun of face painting to Union Square.

d. 𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐗 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 + 𝐂𝐕𝐂𝐂

Where creativity meets design! Atriax Group once again teams up with Catawba Valley Community College, bringing art, design, education, and community together on Union Square.

e. 𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐌 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐑𝐓

Get creative with HMA! Meet the museum's art education team for a special interactive experience designed to get the community creating, exploring, and connecting through art.

f. 𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒

Let your creativity go to your head! Join Hickory Arts students and instructors for some seriously fun hair art and see what happens when creativity, community, and a little imagination come together.

𝐠. 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓

Under the Sails on Union Square, an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning, showcasing over 20 local, young entrepreneurs!

Sponsored by: Kellex, Lake Hickory Realty, Focus Newspaper NC.
Taste Full Beans Coffee, Tea, Cafe, Village Inn Pizza, Catawba Chamber Of Commerce.

09/17/2026

📣Announcing the HFM Ginger Festival🫚💓! Aren’t we doing it in style!? A very special Thank You to the 2026 Graduates of the CVCC Design and Marketing Program for this beautiful promotional poster! We are so grateful to these wonderful students and their teachers for coloring our community with their vision!🧑‍🎓
As always we wouldn’t be here without your HFM Health Care Sponsor 🩺🏥
❤️Catawba Valley HealthCare Systems
🎼Music for the Event
Sponsored by the City of Hickory
Featuring artists from the Hickory Music Factory!

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

: Melissa & Doug Recalls Fire Truck Activity Board Toys; The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard. Get refund or replacement.

The firm has received 26 reports of the small port coming loose on the product. The Firm has also received one report of a minor cut.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Melissa-and-Doug-Recalls-Fire-Truck-Activity-Board-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target

09/17/2026

: Esjay US Recalls About 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys; The recalled toy violates the small parts ban. Get repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Esjay-US-Recalls-Toddler-Busy-Board-Montessori-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violates-Small-Parts-Ban