Good morning, Hickory.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center will host its 49th Annual Storybook Holiday Parade on Thursday, Dec.

4 at 3 p.m. with marching bands, fire trucks, floats, and a visit from Santa Claus while Grand Marshal Kyle Petty leads the event, and parade officials will control traffic by starting one-way flow at noon and closing an entrance—measures that include a clearly marked Quiet Zone for guests needing a quieter area.

On Saturday, December 6 in the Drendel Auditorium, the Hickory Music Factory will present 'Joy To The World' — a holiday music event featuring select students, faculty and international musicians from Russia, Cyprus, India, Portugal, Guatemala and the Hmong diaspora that will perform traditions like Las Posadas, Christmas and Natale.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

5-6 p.m. — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Unleash creativity through writing challenges and storytelling games with fellow teen writers.

SAFe® 5.1 (LPM) Training Workshop

9 AM-1 AM — Hickory, NC — Early bird pricing starts at $1,346.06 — This two-day workshop equips attendees with essential Lean Portfolio Management tools and techniques.