Hickory, NC

WHO Catawba County Parks

WHAT Catawba County Parks 10 Year Anniverary Celebration

WHERE Bakers Mountain Park - 6680 Bakers Mountain Road Hickory NC 28602

WHEN October 24, 2009 starting at 3pm

Join in on the last of our three-park celebration commemorating the Catawba County Parks Division 10-year anniversary by coming out to Bakers Mountain Park for an evening of family fun and stargazing!

3pm - History Hike lead by Ranger John Sutton.

You will learn about both the geological history of the mountain as well as historical information on folks who called the mountain home and used its resources in the earlier part of the last century.

This will be a moderate hike lasting about one and one half hours. Please wear comfortable shoes.

6pm - Ranger John Sutton will then head for the top of the mountain for a Night Hike in the forest.

You will just make it to the observation platform in time to see the sunset and prepare yourself for a breathtaking view of the surrounding valley.

The best part is that the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club will be there with a telescope set up at the top for an even better view of the crisp, October sky!

You will then make our way back down the road in the darkness to listen for owls and look for any critters that may be moving about.

Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight!

7 pm - Rangers Frank Porch and Tabitha Hope will entertain us with ghost stories around the campfire.

They will spin tales of spooky happenings that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seats and make chills run down your spine while we make s'mores by the fire.

If the tales are too spooky you can head over to the telescopes that will be set up near the office to gaze at the heavens and learn more about the night sky from volunteers from the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club!

Bring a chair and a flashlight.

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Contact Ranger John Sutton at jsutton@catawbcountync.gov or call 828-324-8461 to register for any of these special events.

Catawba Science Center - Fright Light

WHO: Calling All Halloween Fans

WHAT: Fright Light

WHERE: Millholland Planetarium at the Catawba Science Center

WHEN: Friday October 23, 2009 Shows at 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Run time is 45 minutes.

Halloween fun with:

Monster Mash by Boris Pickett

Thriller by Michael Jackson

Iron Man by Black Sabbath Enter Sandman by Metallica

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The Millholland Planetarium uses an AVI SkyLase full-dome laser system, enabling CSC to offer dynamic laser light shows, bringing you modern pop, alternative, holiday and classic rock presentations like you've never experienced before.

SkyLase has three lasers, each with a pure, solid core made of elements like lithium or garnet. Electricity is pumped through the element, exciting electrons in the atoms and producing light of a single wavelength, creating sharp red, blue and green colors that can be mixed to make every color of the rainbow.

TICKET PRICES:

CSC Members: $5
Nonmembers: $8

Call (828) 322-8169 to purchase in advance.

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Hickory High School

Catawba County Bikes for Tykes Program

The Hickory Fire Department, in conjunction with the Christmas Bureau, is asking for new and like new bikes and tricycles for needy children to be given out at Christmas time.

Last year 615 brand new bikes and 500 helmets were donated.

If you have a bike or tricycle that you would like to donate, please drop them off at any of the Hickory fire stations between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The main drop off point will be fire station #5 located on Sweetwater Road.

Persons needing directions or having questions, please call 828-323-7420.

The "Bikes for Tykes" program is an effort to benefit needy children served by the Catawba County Christmas Bureau.

The toys will then be distributed through the Catawba County Christmas Bureau at the American Legion Fairgrounds in December.

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