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Catawba Science Center in Hickory features a new animated planetarium show for families showing now through November 24, 2010.

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion offers audiences an imaginative look at the stories of Orion, great hunter of the winter sky.

Ideal for family audiences and younger viewers, Orion pairs well with Catawba Sky, a live astronomy talk featuring constellations in the night sky over the Catawba Valley, also showing in Millholland Planetarium.

• Clogging Workshops in More than 6 Rooms!
• Bluegrass & Country Music Displays.
• Great Location - Hotels, Restaurants! Host Hotel Info Below!
• Clogging and Music Vendors!
• Friday Night Fun Dancing at Sims BBQ - Discounts for Workshop Participants
• Full Sunday Clogging Competition in Team and Duo/Duets - Clogging and Flatfooting Solos on Saturday.
• NCCA ALL STAR TEAM to be named and will perform

CLOGGING AND WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, November 19, 2010
New in 2010 - workshops all day Friday!
Doors Open for Early Registration at 8am
Workshops from 9am-4pm
Fun Dance at Sims Country BBQ from 6:00-9:30.

Saturday, November 20, 2010
Doors Open for Early Registration at 8am
Workshops from 9am—4pm
Announcement of All Star Team and Performance at 4:00pm
Clogging Solo & Short Duo Competition beginning at 4:30pm
New in 2010 - Fun Dance/Saturday Night Event at 7:00pm

Sunday, November 21, 2010
Full Team Clogging Competition beginning at 9am. ACHF Sanctioned.

Beautiful home in the desirable neighborhood of Huntington Forest near the Hampton Heights golf course.

This home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The main level has gorgeous hardwood floors. The living room is very spacious and adjoins the formal dining room. The kitchen has been updated with stainless appliances and a granite island. The master bedroom has hardwood floors and a private bath. The two additional bedrooms are beautifully decorated and share the hall bath.

The basement is finished and includes an additional room that is currently being used as a fourth bedroom. There is also full bath that would make this area a perfect in-law suite or guest suite. The basement also includes a den with a fireplace and glass doors that access the backyard. There is plenty of room for exercise equipment, home office, and storage.

The large back yard has a seating area that is perfect for entertaining. There is room for a play set and tree house. This home is in a wonderful neighborhood and has an awesome layout.

Explore the science of “listening” to supernovas, colliding black holes and other awe-inspiring explosions during Ripples in Space-Time: Beyond Einstein, beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at Catawba Science Center (CSC) in Hickory.

Part of CSC’s Science After Dark series of programs for adults, this special evening offers a chance to get a sneak peak at a new interactive exhibit – Astronomy’s New Messengers: Listening to the Universe with Gravitational Waves – and learn about LIGO and the culmination of research among astronomers and physicists worldwide.

Short for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory, LIGO is a revolutionary new kind of telescope designed and built to observe, for the first time, ripples in the fabric of space-time believed to be caused by massive cosmic events. Guest speaker is Dr. Marco Cavaglia, LIGO researcher and associate professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Mississippi.

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Cost is $8 for CSC members and $10 for nonmembers. Includes one drink token (ages 21+) and light hors d’oeuvres. Beer and wine are available with donation.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come early to explore exhibits in the planetarium building and socialize.


Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Call (828) 322-8169 to register today.

Science After Dark is sponsored by The Best of Beers, LLC and Focus Newspaper. Learn more about LIGO and its research endeavors at www.LIGO.org.

The Service League of Hickory’s 5th Annual Kitchens & More Tour offers something for everyone. The 2010 event features five Hickory homes and includes tastings from local chefs along with food demonstrations in each kitchen. In addition to a variety of musical talent performing in homes, some locations will showcase collectible, antique and classic cars on the property. Homes may be visited and revisited in any order on Tour Day.

New this year—participants have an option to turn in a completed ticket stub at the final location for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate with one of the 2010 Kitchens & More Tour demonstrators. Winning ticket drawing takes place at monthly Service League of Hickory meeting on December 7, 2010.


WHERE DO THE PROCEEDS GO?
2010 Kitchens & More Tour benefits the following Catawba County non-profit organizations:

• Children’s Advocacy Center
• Exodus Homes’ Young Men of Integrity Program
• Family Care Center
• The Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Backpack Program in Hickory

WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
The following local businesses will sell tickets from October 6th – November 19th (until noon) during their normal business hours.

• Service League Thrift Shop 327.2481
• Bumblebee Interiors 431.2233
• Children’s Advocacy Center 465.9296
• Deborah’s Gracious Gifts 328.5599
• Exodus Homes 228.4110
• Family Care Center 324.9917
• Family Care Center Thrift Store 327.4796
• Hickory Wine Shoppe 324.4441
• Jenny’s Gifts and Accessories 322.4566
• La Bella Donna Spa 267.7263
• Lisa’s Hallmark 327.3085
• Lowes Foods (only these locations will accept debit/credit cards)

• Bethlehem 495.1105
• Claremont 459.1775
• Lenoir 728.0499
• Mountain View 294.1555
• Sandy Ridge 256.4672
• Viewmont 256.0104

• Rock Barn Realty 459.3600
• Whitfield’s by Design 431.4438

By Mail
Mail a check for $25/per ticket to:

Make checks payable to Service League of Hickory (K&M Tour ticket on the memo line). Include the phone number and address to which ticket(s) should be mailed (if different than what is listed on your check).

Checks postmarked after November 10th need to be picked up at Service League House on tour day.


Additional Information
Other information regarding ticket sales can be obtained by calling 828.324.0201or sending an email to tour@serviceleaguehickory.org.


Tour Day
On Saturday, November 20th event tickets may be purchased at the Service League House or tour homes.