rum and Willis-Reynolds Funeral Homes have a heritage in the Catawba Valley of compassionate service to families who have been turning to them for their professional skill for generations. Drum Funeral Home in Conover, NC, is the oldest mortuary firm in Catawba County, founded over 80 years ago, and Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home in Newton, NC, has been serving local people for more than 69 years.


The Hickory American Legion Fair
August 27 - September 1, 2008

The Hickory American Legion Fair Grounds

The Hickory American Legion Fair kicks off its 95th fair. Admission: Kids 6 and under- FREE; Age 7-17- $5;age 18 and over- $7. Special events are scheduled each day.




Pathways of Catawba County
August 28, 2008, 6:30 pm

Grace Reformed United Church of Christ, East J St., Newton

Pathways of Catawba County, a bereavement support organization, will hold a dinner meeting with Phyllis Heil of Hickory performing. She is the three-time winner of the International Whistling Entertainer of the Year. Boxcar Grille of Claremont will be catering for $8 per person. For more info and reservations please call Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory at 464-0131.




"Twelfth Night" Shakespeare in the Park
August 29, 2008, 8 pm

Southside Park, Newton

The William Shakespeare comedy will be presented by The Green Room Community Theater, along with sponsors Robert Abbey, Inc. and The City of Newton. Performance is free. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments will be sold. Additional performances at 8 pm on Aug. 30, Sept. 5, Sept.6. Call The Green Room at 464-6583 for more info.




"An Evening with Mark Twain" featuring Kurt Sutton
September 5, 2008, 8pm

The Newton-Conover Civic and Performance Place

Friends of The Library invite all ages to the performance. Tickets are $10 each at the Main Library in Newton, Conover Branch Library, or the Civic and Performance Place office.




Walk for Life
September 6, 2008 , 10 am

Lenoir-Rhyne University

The Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba County will be hosting a 2 mile Walk for Life on Saturday, September 6 at 10 am at Lenoir-Rhyne University.




Greater Hickory Classic
September 8-14, 2008

Rock Barn Golf and Spa

Come join the excitement of this PGA Champions Tour event. For more information go to www.greaterhickoryclassic.com




Viet Nam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration
November 15, 2008 ,4:00 pm

CVCC Multi-Purpose Room

You and A Guest are invited to a Welcome Home Celebration Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 4:00 p.m. Speaker will be Lt. Clebe McClary. Please call Combat Veterans Support Group of Catawba County Diane Huffman - 464-8662. Reservations needed by Sept.1