Home | Advertise | Contact Us | Subscribe| Login| Register

Community Calendar

To get your item in Hickory Daily Record's Community Calendar mail it to Jessica Beane, Hickory Daily Record, Community Calendar, P.O. Box 968, Hickory, N.C. 28603; fax it to 324-8179; or e-mail it to jbeane@hickoryrecord.com

MONDAY

10 a.m. - Hospice of Burke County offers an Open Grief Support Group at the Hospice of Burke County chapel. This group is open to adult women who have lost their spouses through death. Call 879-1601, Ext. 123, for more information.

10 a.m. - Keep It Simple AA Group is a 12-step Alcoholic's Anonymous support group open to men and women.

12:15 p.m. - The Lunch Bunch Al-Anon Family Group meets at Calvary Baptist Church, 201 S. Main St., Newton.

5:30 p.m. - Hickory Parks and Recreation Department, the Ridgeview Family Resource Network Committee and Hickory Public Schools invite parents and guardians to a Town Hall Meeting at the Brown Penn Recreation Center. The group plans to meet every third Monday of the month.

6 p.m. - H.O.P.E. Support Group, Helping Other People Endure, meets the second Monday of the month in the outpatient surgery lobby at Grace Hospital. Call Jan Hollar at 580-6703 for more information.

6 p.m. - DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar and support group meets each Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2160 Thirty-fifth Avenue Drive, NE, across from Clyde Campbell Elementary School off Kool Park Road. Child care is provided upon request. For more information, call Our Savior Lutheran Church at 256-5469.

6 p.m. - Living Large, a support group for gastric bypass patients and women interested in living a physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy lifestyle, meets the third Monday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center. For more information, call 322-6333.

6 p.m. - First Step Domestic Violence Services, for women who are living with or have left an abusive partner, meets every Monday. Child care is provided. For more information or directions to the meeting location, call the Family Guidance Center at 322-1400.

6 P.M. - Catawba Valley ToastMasters, a nonprofit organization which focuses on the improvement of speaking and leadership skills, meets every Monday evening at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC.  For more information, contact Ron Kirkland at rakirkland@bellsouth.net.

6:30 p.m. - Co-Dependents Anonymous meets each Monday at West Hickory Baptist Church, 40 Twelfth St. For more information, call Jeri at 464-8223.

6:30 PM - Metrolina Real Estate Investors Association - Hickory Subgroup is a non-profit organization providing a networking and learning forum for area real estate investors including interested trades people and professionals. This group meets on the third Monday of every month and typically profiles a topic with a speaker. Call 828-962-7946 for more information.

7 p.m. - Community Grief Support Group
A Grief Support Group sponsored by Burke Hospice and Palliative Care meets on Monday evenings, 7:00 pm, at the North Mortganton United Methorist Church. The church is located on Sanford Drive and US 64 North across from Kirksey Funeral Home, Chaplain Ted Swann is the facilitator. For information call: 8791601.

7 p.m. - La Leche League of Catawba Valley meets the fourth Monday of each month at the Women's Resource Center, 125 Third St., NE, Hickory. In November and Decemeber, the group meets the third Monday of the month. The league offers mother-to-mother support and education for breastfeeding and expectant mothers. For more information, call Lori at (828) 992-2260 or Mary Joan at (828) 324-5431.

7 p.m. - La Leche League of Catawba Valley Coffee KLLLatch meets the second Monday of each month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers on U.S. 70 in Hickory in the children's area. This is a casual get-together for breastfeeding moms. Babies and children are welcome. For more information, call 324-5431 or visit www.coffeeklllatche.com.

7 p.m. - Mothers of Multiples Club meets the second Monday of each month at Catawba Valley Medical Center. For more information, call April Hill, president, at 324-5894 or go online at www.geocities.com/cvmoms.

7 p.m. - P-F.L.A.G., Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays, meets the third Monday of every month at the Women's Resource Center.

7 p.m. - CV-TOY, Catawba Valley Time Out Youth, a support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth ages 13 to 23, meets meets every week, excluding Labor Day. Call the Women's Resource Center at 322-6333 for the location. For more information, go online at www.geocities.com/timeoutyouth.

7 p.m. - CanSurmount meets every third Monday of each month in the sixth floor conference room at Catawba Valley Medical Center. The program is for people with cancer, their families and survivors.

7 p.m. - Fibromyalgia Support Group meets every second Monday at Whitnel United Methodist Church on Dellwood Street in Lenoir. For information, call Susan Long at 757-3301.

7 p.m. - Women’s Book Club meets at the Women’s Resource Center the first Monday of each month. Women gather to discuss a selected monthly book. A facilitator leads this group. For more information, call 322-6333.

8 p.m. - Mountain View Al-Anon Family Group meets at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, 6156 Mountain Grove Road, Hickory.

8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 324-4870.

8 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Monday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue, NW. For information, call 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.

8 p.m. - West Hickory Al-Anon Family Group meets at Westview United Methodist Church, 1390 First Ave., SW, Hickory.

TUESDAY

Noon - Just for Today at Exodus Church, 1763 Highland Ave., Hickory

Noon - Narcotics Anonymous meets every week at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 323-3752 or page 1-877-661-7750.

Noon - Narcotics Anonymous meets at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 324-4870.

5:30 p.m. - Parents Anonymous meets every Tuesday at the Adrian L. Shuford YMCA in Conover. The group is provided by the Catawba County Parenting Network for all parents. For more information or to register, call 328-8228. The group is free. A meal and Children's component will be provided.

6 p.m. - Hope Empowers All Lives meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center. This support group is for family members who have had a loved one murdered. For more information, call 322-6333.

6:30 p.m. - Pregnancy Loss Support Group Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM at Hickory Foundation YMCA in the cardiac rehab room on the lower level. Pregnancy Loss Support Group contact number is 828-326-2932 or 828-244-3201.

Coffee with CFM- The 3rd Tuesday of each month 10:30am - 11:30am We will meet at Emerson's Coffee in the Valley Hills Mall to grab ourselves a coffee (or bring one from home) and then go to the play area near Dillard's to let the kids play while we socialize. www.CentralFoothillsMommies.com is a FREE local group for mom's in Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander & Burke Counties.

“Continue Healing from Sexual Violence” Support Groups for Adult Men & Adult Women Survivor’s of Sexual Assault. Men: Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 5:30p-7p (dinner provided). Women: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday from 5:30p-7p (dinner provided). Call 828-322-6011 for more information.

6:30 p.m. - Catawba County Association for the Blind meets the first Tuesday every month at Graystone Opthamology Associates on Fairgrove Church Road in Conover. It is a group for the blind and visually impaired, and anyone who suffers from a sight disease is welcome. Transportation can be arranged. For more information, call 327-3180.

6:30 p.m. - The Unifour Association of Insurance Women meets every fourth Tuesday of the month. The UAIW is a local chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women that provides networking, leadership development and publications related to the industry and educational opportunities for professional development. For information about meeting locations or membership, call Kimmie Ross at 758-2364 or Lesa Williams at 464-2543.

7 p.m. - Writer's Walk with Self meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month until 9 p.m. This group gives women an opportunity to nourish creativity by writing. Full Voice will help female writers move past writer's block, find productive journal techniques, discover and strenghten their Voice through Writing. Groups meet at the Women's Resource Center.

7 p.m. - Suicide Survivors Support Group, for anyone who has experienced the suicide of a family member or friend, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Family Guidance Center next to McDonald’s on U.S. 70 in Hickory. For more information, call 322-1400.

7 p.m. - Hospice of Burke County offers Parents Who have Lost Adult Children Support Group at the Pleasant View Baptist Church. This is open to parents who have lost adult children due to death. It is a time to share and heal. For more information, call 879-1601, Ext. 123.

7:30 p.m. - Overcomers Outreach, a 12-step recovery program, meets every Tuesday in the TLC fellowship office in Room 202 at 1700 S. Center St., (Brookford Community Center). Participants are asked to use the north entrance. For details, call 324-4437.

8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Mount Pisgah Lutheran Church on N.C. 127 in Bethlehem.

8 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Tuesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue, NW. For information, call 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.

The Bethlehem Golden Chain Club meets the second Tuesday of each month except in August. Meeting are at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, at 11:30 AM. It is nondenominational. Residency in Bethlehem is not required. Anyone interested is invited to bring a covered dish of food to share , enjoy lunch together, and stay for a short entertainment program designed for senior citizens. For more information call 495-8138 or 495-7474, or 495-8585.

WEDNESDAY

8 a.m. - Catawba County Mayor’s Committee For Persons With Disabilities meets at the Employment Security Commission every third Wednesday. For more information, call Vickie Taylor at 241-4826.

8 a.m. - Catawba Valley Business Builders BNI Chapter meets each week until 9:30 a.m. at Sgt. Peppers on N.C. 127. For more informaiton, contact Jonathan Baker at 485-0036 or jbaker@comtekit.com.

10 a.m. - Best Friends, a playgroup for internationally adopted children from infant to 4 years old, meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. This is an opportunity for the children to meet other children from similar backgrounds and provide parents with a support network. For information, call Leslie at 464-4718.

10 a.m. - Keep It Simple AA Group is a 12-step Alcoholic's Anonymous support group open to men and women.

Noon - Narcotics Anonymous meets at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 324-4870.

Noon - Foothills Area Narcotics Anonymous meets each Wednesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue, NW, Hickory. For information, call 431-8353. Recovering addicts who work to keep each other clean make up the group.

Noon - Narcotics Anonymous meets every week at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 323-3752 or page 1-877-661-7750.

Noon - Just for Today at Exodus Church, 1763 Highland Ave., Hickory

1 p.m. - The Caregivers Support Group meets every other Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church on U.S. 321 and West Thirteenth Street. The meeting is for those who are caregivers for the elderly, sick or disabled. It is an interfaith group, and care will be provided during the meeting for those adults accompanying caregivers.

1:30 p.m. - Hospice of Burke County offers a Caregivers Support Group at the Hospice of Burke County chapel. This is open to those providing care for people with debilitating and/or terminal illness to provide continuing support through the journey of caregiving — living with the tough times and celebrations that we experience each day. For more information, call 879-1601, Ext. 123.

5:30 p.m. - ADD/ADHD Support Group will meet the third Wednesday of each month at Tyndall Center. The meeting is facilitated by Dr. Elyse Freilich of Solutions of Hickory. This is a free program with child care available. To register, call 328-8228.

6 p.m. - A women’s Bi-Polar and Depression Support Group meets every Wednesday at the Women’s Resource Center, 503 Fourth St., NW, Hickory. This group is led by a professional counselor/facilitator and is for women only. For more information, call 322-6333.

7 p.m. - Adult Children of Alcoholics will meet every Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 217 St. Germain Ave., SE, Valdese, in the Bible study room. For information, call 847-2240.

7 p.m. - Hospice of Burke County offers a Widows Support Group at First Baptist Church of Morganton. Call 879-1601, Ext. 123, for more information.

7 p.m. - Hospice of Burke County offers an Open Grief Support Group at First Baptist Church of Morganton. This is open to anyone who has experienced the death of someone special. Call 879-1601, Ext. 123, for more information.

7:30 p.m. - Catawba Valley Camera Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month in the north annex of the Arts and Science Center (the back entrance near Patrick Beaver Memorial Library). For more information, go to http://cvcamclub.setzler.net/ or e-mail john@setzler.net.

8 p.m. - Women’s AA Group meets at the Women’s Resource Center, 503 Fourth St., NW, Hickory. For more information, call 322-6333.

8 p.m. - ALA-Teen meets every week until 9 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center, 503 Fourth St., NW, Hickory. This support group allows youths to share their expereiences, strength and hopes related to alcohol use by family and/or friends. For more information, call 322-6333.

8 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at St. Lukes Lutheran Church (Past Killian's Hardware on Springs Road). For information, call 323-3752.

8 p.m. - Wednesday night Al-Anon Family Group meets at Calvary Baptist Church, 201 S. Main St., Newton.

8 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Hickory. For information, call 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.

8-9:30 p.m. - Catawba Valley Business Builders meets at Sgt. Pepper's Restaurant in Hickory. Visitors are welcome. This is a referral networking group. Contact Charlie Hayes at chayes@1stmetro.net with any questions.

THURSDAY

9 a.m. - Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS), a nondenominational Christian-based organization, meets the third Thursday of each month at New Hope Baptist Church. The cost for each meeting is $4. For information, call 324-HOPE or Jennifer Hatfield at 441-0451. Call and preregister by the third Monday of each month. 10 a.m. - Keep It Simple AA Group is a 12-step Alcoholic's Anonymous support group open to men and women.

Noon - Hickory Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the second-floor boardroom in the First Union Building downtown. For more information, call 325-5019.

Noon - Narcotics Anonymous meets at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 324-4870.

Noon - The Lunch Bunch meets at Golden Corral on Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard, on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. A self-led support group, it is sponsored by Hospice of Catawba Valley. The group is an ongoing meeting for those who have experiences loss, recent or longterm. Contact Sherie Clegg at 466-0466, Ext. 254.

2 p.m. - Hospice of Burke County offers a Grief Support Group on the last Thursday of each month at Grace Ridge in Morganton. This is open to those who have experienced the death of someone special. For more information, call 879-1601, Ext. 123.

4 p.m. - Blue Ridge Self Help for Hard of Hearing (SHHH) meets on the second Thursday of each month for one hour at Grace Ridge Retirement Center, 500 Lenoir Road, Morganton, in the arts and crafts room. Contact Jan R. Riddle, hard-of-hearing services specialist, at (800) 999-8915 for more information.

5:30 p.m. - The Hickory International Council meets each third Thursday of the month at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, 375 Third Street NE in Hickory. The meetings are open to the public, and anyone with questions, concerns, comments, or just general interest of an international nature is invited to attend.

6 p.m. - Hickory Area Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) meets every week in room 108 in teh Family Life Center of St. Lukes United Methodist Church, across from Viewmont Elementary School. For more information, call 396-1520.

6 p.m. - The Catawba County Republican Women's Club meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Holiday Inn Select hotel, 1385 Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd., SE, Hickory. For more information, call Donna Hicks Spencer at 312-4527 or Jill Griffin at 322-1379.

6 p.m. - The Catawba Young Republicans meets at Bennett's Smokehouse and Saloon on Fairgrove Church Road the second Thursday of each month. Dinner is usually served at 6 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - For The Love of Children meets each Thursday at the Family Guidance Center in Hickory. The fee for the group is $30 for three sessions, including materials. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 322-1400.

6:30 p.m. - The Hickory Jaycees meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. This group is open to all young people, ages 21 to 40. The group provides and opportunity for young people in leadership development, social responsibility, entrepreneurship, business skills and fellowship. A complimentary meal is provided at 6:30. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in the Jaycee Clubhouse at the intersection of U.S. 70 and Fourth Street, SW. For more information, call 322-2080 and leave a message or e-mail hickoryjaycee@yahoo.com.

7 p.m. - ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) meets every week at the Women's Resource Center and is open to men and women.

7 p.m. - Conover Al-Anon Family Group will meets at St. John's Lutheran Church on St. John's Church Road in Conover. For more information, call (828)302-6113.

7 p.m. - Catawba County Firefighters’ Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of every other month. Meetings are open to anyone in the community who would like to support the firefighters of Catawba County. For more information, call Betty Hall at 464-2358 or Shelia Davis at 259-1435.

7 p.m. - The Unifour Epilepsy Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at the AHEC building on the campus of Catawba Valley Medical Center. For more information, call Christine S. Cofer at 256-6683.

7 p.m. - Catawba Valley SHHH meets the second Thursday of each month at Morganton Regional Resource Center on the campus of the North Carolina School for the Deaf. For information, call Wayne Giese at 433-4418 or Dave Clark at (800) 999-8915 or 432-5977.

7 p.m. - Catawba County Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at New Life Baptist Church, 4639 County Home Road, for people with MS. Family and friends are welcome. For information, call 256-9581 or 256-9054 or the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National MS Society at (800) 477-2955.

7 p.m. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets each Thursday at First Church of God, 306 Fourteenth St., SW, Hickory. For information, call 294-4485.

7 p.m. - Westmont Players Bridge Club meets each week at the Westmont Senior Center, 1515 Twelfth Street Drive, NW. For partners, call 437-5462.

7 p.m. - Western Piedmont Mineral Gem Society meets the third Thursday of each month at Conover Municipal Building, lower level. For information, call Patty Arnold at 465-2769 or Larry Garrison at 464-0171.

7 p.m. - Western N.C. FMS/CFIDS Support and Education Alliance meets at Catawba Valley Medical Center in the AHEC building, Room 112. For information, call Michael Katz at 441-0221, Gail Dunlap at 874-1686 or Jan Little at 431-4556.

7:30 p.m. - Relapse Prevention meets at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 324-4870.

7:30 p.m. - S.S.A. (Sex Addicts Annonymous) meets at Christ United Methodist Church on Zion Church Road, Mountain View. For more information, call 323-5561.

8 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue, NW. For information, call 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.

FRIDAY

Noon - Just for Today at Exodus Church, 1763 Highland Ave., Hickory

1 to 3 p.m. - The Catawba County VIP Support Group meets the fourth Friday of each month. It is for anyone who suffers from a sight disease. Transportation can be arranged. For more information, call 326-5605.

Noon - Narcotics Anonymous meets every week at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 323-3752 or page 1-877-661-7750.

8 p.m. - Keep Hope Alive meets every Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church, 126 Fourth Ave., SW. For information, call 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750. >

8 p.m. - Rainbow Recovery (for gays and lesbians) is a 12-step support group that meets every Friday at 8 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery is a support group for individuals struggling with depression, alcohol and/or substance abuse, co-dependency, sexual addictions and other afflictions. Meetings are held each week at 5:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 2416 Zion Church Road. For more information, call Christ UMC office at 294-6858 x208.

8 p.m.Rainbow Recovery is a 12-step Alcoholic's Anonymous support group open to anyone but focuses on gays and lesbians. Meetings are held each week.

8 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church, 126 Fourth Ave., SW. For information, call 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.

SATURDAY

9 a.m. - T'ai Chi in the Carolina Park meets each week until 10:30 a.m. Sessions are free and open to everyone. This program will begin with a complete nine-piece Brocade, followed by the Jiu Ling Taiji Form. Clothing should be comfortable. Teh slow moving exercises, initially used to teach the art, and also extremely beneficial for one's health and well-being.

10 a.m. - The Grieving Spouses Support Group meets every Saturday in the Kingston Residence community room. Call 327-9955 for more information.

10 a.m. - Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory. For information, call 345-2405 and leave a message.

10 a.m. - Keep It Simple AA Group is a 12-step Alcoholic's Anonymous support group open to men and women.

1 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every week at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave. For more information, call (828) 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.

Noon - Just for Today at Exodus Church, 1763 Highland Ave., Hickory

5 p.m. - Codependents Anonymous meets each week at Exodus Missionary Outreach Church, 1763 Highland Ave., NE, Hickory.

7 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church in Newton. For information, call 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.

7 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every week at Trinity Baptist Church (U.S. 321 South and Thirteenth Avenue in Newton). For more information, call (828)323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.

SUNDAY

9 a.m. - Al A Fam Meeting at The Recovery Club, 2165 St. Paul’s Church Road, Newton. For more information, call 431-2140.

10:30 a.m. - Catawba Valley Friends (Quakers) meets at the Women’s Resource Center, 503 Fourth St., NW, Hickory. For more information call 322-6333.

10:30 a.m. - Catawba Valley Friends (Quakers) meets every week.

Noon - Just for Today at Exodus Church, 1763 Highland Ave., Hickory

5 p.m. - Open A.A. meeting each Sunday at the West Hickory Baptist Church fellowship Hall, 40 Twelfth St., NW. For more information, call 324-4286.

7 p.m. - Adult Children of Alcoholics will meet each Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1644 Main Avenue Drive, NW.

8 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meets every Sunday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory. For information, call 323-3752 or page (877) 661-7750.