Hickory, NC

WHO Hickory Crawdads

WHAT Autumn Bash

WHERE Crawdads Stadium

WHEN Saturday November 7, 2009 from 11am - 1pm

WHY Fun with the Family

HOW MUCH Free Admission

The Crawdads will be welcoming Autumn with numerous fall-themed activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides from Carolina Carriage Company, fun fall games on the outfield, tunes with Soundstorm DJs and face-painting.

All kids can also run the bases on the field and test out their throwing arms with the Crawdads Speed Pitch.

Concessions will be available: $1 hot dogs and fountain sodas, free popcorn

Everyone is also invited to wear their Halloween costumes one last time and collect some extra Halloween candy, as well as one complimentary ticket good for any Crawdads home game in April or May this season.

The Crawdads are also teaming up with Cooperative Christian Ministry to hold a coat drive at the Autumn Bash, and are asking for help to make sure that everyone in our community has the chance to stay warm this winter. All fans that donate a coat at the Autumn Bash will also receive a complimentary ticket for an April or May game in 2010.

For more information regarding the Crawdads Autumn Bash, call the Front Office at (828) 322-3000.

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The exterior has been recently painted and the inside has been very well maintained over the years. There is a two car garage and a nice flat driveway. The backyard features a deck that is perfect for entertaining.

SCHOOLS:
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Jacobs Fork Middle School
Fred T. Foard High School

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SCHOOLS:
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Time is Running out.... The HBA Shotgun Bonanza

October 24th 9am - 2pm

Hunting Creek Preserves - Harmony NC

13 Station Sporting Clay Event - Breakfast and Lunch Served

$75 per Shooter or $15 per Spectator - meals included

Novice Shooters are welcome - Shooters under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.


If you are planning to participate, send in your registration as soon as possible.

25% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Boys Scouts to be used as scholarship money for their summer camps.

We are asking that you spread the word about this event by forwarding this email to your contacts.

Please help us support this cause!

There are still sponsorship opportunities available.

Station Sponsorships (similar to hole sponsors in a golf tournament) are only $75.
This is a great way to get your name out to non-members.

We need door prizes for participants.

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Contact Melissa Maiella if you have any questions about how to get involved in the Shotgun Bonanza.

Melissa Maiellla - Director of Communications & Membership
Home Builders Association of Hickory-Catawba Valley
3145 Tate Blvd. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
828.322.6482 828.324.4663 fax

The Home Builders Association of Hickory-Catawba Valley is a trade association consisting of building industry professionals striving to fulfill the American dream of homeownership since 1970. A not-for-profit organization, the HCVHBA provides networking and educational opportunities, sponsors community development initiatives and represents its members in matters of government relations and advocacy.

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.