🎨 CCS Art Show – You’re Invited!
Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students at the Catawba County Schools Art Show!
📍 Location: Valley Hills Mall (1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory – across from Kirkland’s)
📅 Dates: April 24 – May 10
🎉 Opening Reception: April 24 at 5:00 PM
Come out to support our student artists and enjoy a wonderful display of artwork from across the district. We hope to see you there! 💙 #DiamondStandard

🍽️ Community Learning Luncheon: Foster Care Awareness
Fostering Hope: Catawba and Big House Family Ministry invite the faith community to a lunch-and-learning event focused on the foster care crisis and ways to support children and families in Catawba County.
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory
Lunch is free; RSVP requested by April 30.
📧 fosteringhopecatawba@gmail.com
Learn how you can be part of making a difference. 💚

☀️ Summer Camp Opportunity!
The YMCA of Catawba Valley is offering summer day camp where kids can build friendships, try new activities, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment.
Camp activities include swimming, sports and outdoor play, creative arts and STEM projects, and field trips.
📞 828-324-9622
🔗 www.ymcacv.org
Contact the YMCA directly for dates, registration details, and availability.


🏀 Youth Basketball Camp Opportunity!
Lenoir-Rhyne University Men’s Basketball is hosting Brent Owen Youth Basketball Camps this summer at Shuford Arena for students in grades K–8!
Camp options are available in June and July, including a special Shoot, Pass, Dribble camp for grades 5–8. Campers will build skills, play interactive games, and receive a t-shirt and basketball.
📅 Multiple sessions available
⏰ Full and half-day options
🔗 Register: lrbears.com/mbbcamps