Spring After Market Sale: May 1st - 3rd

The ever popular Spring After Market Sale will be held May 1st - 3rd at Hickory Furniture Mart located at 2220 Hwy. 70 SE in Hickory, NC. This twice yearly event, held once in the spring and once in the fall is the Mart's most popular sale. This event traditionally takes place two weeks after the wholesale market in Highpoint. The Market carries everything you can imagine to decorate your home and offers one of a kind market samples and overruns. Showroom samples and displays are marked down for immediate availability. You'll find quality made furniture, art, rugs, lighting, etc. available at great prices. With over a 1,000 premier furniture manufacturers represented at the Mart this is a sale that you won't want to miss!

Hours for the sale are: Friday & Saturday: 9am-6pm & Sunday: 1-5pm .

Open House on April 26th 2009

Open House 1234 Shannonbrook Drive

Newton, North Carolina

Sunday, April 26th 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

First Time Home Buyer's Dream Priced at 105,900

Three Bedroom/one full bath home with many updates. 1039 heated sq ft - 985 unheated sq ft. Split-foyer floor plan with pre-finished wood floors in entry,den, and hallway. Neutral carpeting in bedrooms. Kitchen has ceramic tile floors, large pantry, and nice size dining area situated next to sliding glass doors leading onto the back deck. Basement is partially finished with painted walls, carpeting, and a wet bar area with a small sink that could easily be converted into a mini-kitchen for an in-law suite or teenager. Basement ht. under 7". Nice lot with established landscaping, with an outdoor playhouse for the kids. Located near downtown Newton making shopping and local dining a breeze. Within minutes of Hickory, NC. For additional information contact Sharon at sbw47@bellsouth.net

Hickory Farmer's Market Opens For Season April 18, 2009

The Downtown Hickory Farmer's Market will be reopening for the season on April 18th, 2009. The market is located in the parking lot of the Hickory Train Station and the hours of operation are from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The local Farmer's Market is one of my favorite places to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning when I can work it into my schedule. This market has a bit of something for everyone with fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade cakes and bread, fresh cut flowers, etc. A great local vendor I met last year was the owner of Oh My Soap. Oh My Soap is located in Newton, NC and they make wonderful handmade soaps, lotions, linen water, lip balm, and a variety of other products. My two favorite soaps from them are the apple/lavender which reminds me of a warm spring day and softly which is a delicate floral blend. Ray adores the brown moutain & white pine soaps.

Just thinking about the market sends visons of fried apple pies, fresh strawberries, and freshly cut flower arrangements through my head. I can hardly wait! For additional information and special events visit the Hickory Farmer's Market Website.