Jakub Minarcin is a results-driven professional dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of buying or selling their properties. Licensed in NC and with a solid background in project management and education, Jakub offers expert insights and strategic advice on real estate challenges.
Before transitioning into real estate, Jakub spent several years in the education sector, where he refined his communication skills and developed a knack for simplifying complex concepts. This experience enables him to clearly explain market trends, contracts, and the nuances of real estate transactions, making the process more transparent and less overwhelming for clients.
Jakub is known for his exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain clear, open communication—skills that were crucial in his project management roles and continue to serve him well in real estate. His commitment to client satisfaction and his proactive problem-solving approach makes him a trusted advisor for anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest in property.
“We are excited that Jakub is joining our firm,” said Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. “As one of our agents, Jakub has access to high-quality training, great marketing tools, powerful technology, and an unmatched social media program in the Catawba Valley area.”
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is a full-service real estate brokerage company specializing in residential and commercial properties in the Foothills of North Carolina. Since starting in 2010, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills has continued to grow to 44 agents.
Feel free to contact Jakub Minarcin to help you with your real estate needs.
You can contact Jakub by phone (828) 878-0299 or,
visit her website Jakub.Minarcin.BetterFoothills.com
Celebrate the rich German heritage at Hickory’s annual Oktoberfest! Co-founded by German native Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford, the festival embraces the spirit of our vibrant German connections.
Hickory proudly hosts the U.S. headquarters for several German companies and enjoys a partnership with Altenburger Land, Germany.
Mark your calendar for a weekend filled with festive music, family fun, delicious food, and authentic German brews!
Dates:
October 11th, 12th & 13th, 2024
Hours:
– Friday: 5PM-11PM (Food Vendors open at noon!)
– Saturday: 10AM-11PM
– Sunday: Noon-5PM
Event Highlights:
– Live Music Stages
– KidsFest
– Beer Tents
– Food & Craft Vendors
Tashia Johnson is dedicated Realtor with a passion for turning dreams into addresses. Originally hailing from Hickory North Carolina, she brings a genuine love for the local community and a deep understanding of its real estate landscape. Licensed in North Carolina with a specialization in residential real estate, her commitment to excellence is rooted in a decade-long career in the medical field. This experience has honed her attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to navigate complex situations that seamlessly translate into the world of real estate.
Her life is enriched by a love for music, a flair for business, occasional dives into literature, and the joy of dancing. These diverse interests contribute to a well-rounded perspective that she brings to every client interaction. She firmly believes that real estate is not just about properties; it’s about making a difference in someone’s life.
“We are thrilled that Tashia is joining our firm,” said Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. “As one of our agents, Tashia has access to high-quality training, great marketing tools, powerful technology, and an unmatched social media program in the Catawba Valley area.”
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is a full-service real estate brokerage company specializing in residential and commercial properties in the Foothills of North Carolina. Since starting in 2010, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills has continued to grow to over 42 agents.
Feel free to contact Tashia Johnson to help you with your real estate needs.
You can contact Tashia by phone (828) 794-8111 or,
visit her website Tashia.Johnson.BetterFoothills.com
The 11th Annual Autolawn Euro Classic Car show will be held this year on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
The event will be held on The SALT Block Lawn from 10 AM-3 PM.
Break out your Member’s Only jacket, acid-washed jeans, and mix tapes!
In celebration of Hickory Museum of Art’s 80th Anniversary, this year’s theme will be “Totally 80’s Autolawn Party”! Stay tuned for complete event details. We are planning some exciting new additions to our “like, totally awesome” event.
The Autolawn Party is an outdoor celebration of the road’s number one traveler – the automobile. Autolawn is unique in its size and scale having no more than 85 entrants. The intention is to provide a wide range of high-quality, original vehicles in an intimate yet informal setting, without the pressure of traditional concourse events.
In celebration of HMA’s 80th Anniversary, this year’s theme, “Totally 80’s”, will spotlight vehicles from the 1980’s, although all Euro makes, models, and years are welcome to register!
For more details about The Autolawn Party, contact Danielle Cannon, Hickory Museum of Art Director of Donor Relations at (828) 327-8576, ext 205, or dcannon@hickoryart.org.
Proceeds from the day’s events benefit the Museum’s educational programming. Autolawn is a rain-or-shine event.
CLICK HERE for Directions and Parking
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Bailey lives in the Oakwood neighborhood of Hickory with her fiancé and four fur babies. She grew up in Atlanta Georgia and earned her bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University in 2022. She is passionate about helping others find homes they are charmed by and feel comfortable in, while never missing the smallest of details. Aside from real estate, Bailey owns a small dried-flower business and enjoys gardening, reading, and all things Fleetwood Mac.
“We are excited that Bailey is joining our firm,” said Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. “As one of our agents, Bailey has access to high-quality training, great marketing tools, powerful technology, and an unmatched social media program in the Catawba Valley area.”
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is a full-service real estate brokerage company specializing in residential and commercial properties in the Foothills of North Carolina. Since starting in 2010, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills has continued to grow to over 40 agents.
Feel free to contact Bailey Conn to help you with your real estate needs.
You can contact Bailey by phone (404) 683-2445 or,
visit her website Bailey.Conn.BetterFoothills.com
Hickory Crawdads Fireworks Show
Town of Rhodhiss Independence Day Festival with Live Music and Fireworks
Lenoir Fort Defiance Independence Day Picnic
Blowing Rock July 4th Celebration
Town of Troutman Independence Day Festival
Town of Mooresville Stars & Stripes on Main Parade
Mooresville Lowe’s YMCA Field of Flags Summer Celebration
City of Lincolnton Fourth of July Celebration
The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series returns to downtown Hickory this spring and fall, presenting free concerts of live original music under The Sails on the Square. Performances will begin at 7 p.m., Friday evenings in May, June, and September 2024.
Music fans will also enjoy a change of venue for a special Sails Original Music Series concert at the Samuel William Davis, Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m.
“The Sails Original Music Series is an event that the City of Hickory has been proud of for years. Having unique bands from all over the United States perform in Hickory is exciting,” said Hickory’s Communications and Marketing Manager Dana Kaminske. “We appreciate the work that Bob Sinclair does every year to attract new bands and to also bring back some favorites from the past that the Hickory community, and beyond, visit downtown to enjoy.”
Sinclair describes each of the bands in this year’s lineup as follows:
June 28 – Empire Strikes Brass
A nine-piece, New Orleans-inspired second line BrassFunkRock band with horns and keys and voices galore. Their live shows are legendary. Come see what all the fuss is about!
Sept 6 – Certainly So
Infectious brother-harmonies laid over great indie rock layers. Will you love them? Certainly So!
Sept 13 – Damn the Banjos
Tim Carter (Carter Brothers) has put together a Pseudo-Supergroup of Funked-Up Folkified Americana Blues Roots Rock Music guys. These in-demand songwriters and session players are making great musical things happen!
Sept 21 – Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues
We can’t get enough of Mac Arnold and his homemade gas can electric guitar. He has played with the country’s best bluesmen and has stories to tell. And his band rocks out. *Performance at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Samuel William Davis, Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park
Sept 27 – Jacoozy
Their social media says they are “5 Heady gentlemen from NC” playing high energy, improvisational, and groovy music. They are from the Boone area, but are gathering traction and a following around the South.
The Sails Original Music Series offers excellent musical entertainment from all over the United States with the help of numerous sponsors. “We are thrilled to announce the 2024 season’s presenting sponsor is Protection Products, Inc.,” said Kaminske. “We are excited to partner again with this local company on this well-established music series for the community.”
Returning supporting sponsors of the series include Atriax, Bob Sinclair Music, Larry’s Music & Sound, Pfahlert Creative Labs, Olde Hickory Brewery, and Crowne Plaza.
In addition to the seating available at Union Square, Audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. A variety of close-by bars and restaurants offer food and beverages.
The Hickory Downtown Social District allows patrons of downtown ABC permitted establishments to drink an alcoholic beverage on sidewalks, Union Square, and other public areas within the designated boundaries of the social district. For more information about the Hickory Downtown Social District, special restrictions, and a detailed map of the coverage area, visit HickoryNC.gov/Downtown-Social-District.
For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and upcoming bands,
please visit HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series
Facebook page, Facebook.com/SailsMusic.
Janet lives in Hickory North Carolina. She has an associate’s degree in computer science for computer-aided design and had 10+ years of working as a CAD drafter. She enjoys spending time with family, singing, dancing, as well as looking for ways to grow and expand her knowledge. She is bilingual and excited to be able to assist in easing the home buying process by being fluent in English and Spanish.
“We are happy that Janet is joining our firm,” said Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. “As one of our agents, Janet has access to high-quality training, great marketing tools, powerful technology, and an unmatched social media program in the Catawba Valley area.”
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is a full-service real estate brokerage company specializing in residential and commercial properties in the Foothills of North Carolina. Since starting in 2010, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills has continued to grow to over 40 agents.
Feel free to contact Janet Ramos to help you with your real estate needs.
You can contact Janet by phone (828) 461-6039 or,
visit her website Janet.Ramos.BetterFoothills.com
The Hickory community is invited to watch the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 6:30-10 p.m. on Union Square in Downtown Hickory.
The draft will be displayed on five big screen TVs set up under The Sails on the Square. The watch party will also feature a live DJ on the CommScope Stage, games and pre-draft activities for the whole family, and free food for those in attendance. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs to comfortably enjoy the event.
Hickory native Robert Dillingham, a freshman guard for the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, is a top-ranked prospect in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The NBA Draft Celebration is presented by the City of Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department with the support of several community sponsors.
For more information about the NBA Draft Celebration,
please contact Todder Clark at 828-324-8007 or nclark@hickorync.gov.
Angela lives in Granite Falls with her family and her 2 fur babies. She has built 5 houses and has moved over 17 times. She has a deep passion for real estate, and she is eager to turn your dreams into reality. Her goal is to make each client feel comfortable and at ease with the process of buying and selling a home by providing clear communication and updates along the way. Beyond her love for real estate, she finds joy in spending time with her family, attending church, organizing, and decorating.
“We are excited that Angela is joining our firm,” said Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. “As one of our agents, Angela has access to high-quality training, great marketing tools, powerful technology, and an unmatched social media program in the Catawba Valley area.”
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is a full-service real estate brokerage company specializing in residential and commercial properties. Since starting in 2010, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills has continued to grow and helps buyers and sellers in the Foothills area.
Feel free to contact Angela Shook to help you with your real estate needs.
You can contact Angela by phone (828) 446-4605 or,
visit her website Angela.Shook.BetterFoothills.com
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