Good morning, Hickory.

On Aug. 5 at L.P. Frans Stadium, the Hickory Police Department + Hickory Crawdads will host National Night Out with patrol exhibits and interactive activities starting at 5 p.m.; families can vote for their favorite patrol vehicle while kids receive free game tickets, meal vouchers, and ride passes.

The New State Cinema in downtown Hickory is hosting its Kids Summer Movie Series from now until Friday, July 10 by showing Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs at 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $3 with a $5 combo available — doors open 30 minutes early.

Catawba County submitted its school merger plan to the State Board of Education but it is not on the July agenda (officials will share more details later).

Hickory Crawdads lost 8-7 to Augusta GreenJackets at SRP Park Wednesday, Jul.

8 despite an early lead and standout plays including catcher Sebastian Baquera's first pro home run; the teams will continue their six-game series on Thursday.

Cherryville beat Hickory 15-5 on Tuesday, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series; game four is set for tonight at Henkle-Alley Field at the American Legion Fairgrounds.

In Caldwell County, the Gaston Braves hold a 2-1 lead & will face game four tonight at East Gaston High School.

Blakgraz Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — City Walk Brewery & Distillery — Cost Info not listed — Enjoy an evening of live music with 112+ original songs from Blakgraz.