Members of the Rotary Club of Highlands recently learned how Sue Blair, their own Rotarian colleague, has nurtured thousands of people and horses through her work as founder of Carpe Diem Farms in Highlands.
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC invites residents and visitors to celebrate the season with a festive lineup of events. From ice skating under the stars to the annual Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Menorah, Highlands offers holiday traditions that bring warmth and wonder to the mountains.
Leadership Highlands, a signature community engagement program of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC, proudly announces the graduation of its Class of 2025.
When the clock strikes 9 pm on Mondays, something stirs in the mist over the Highlands Plateau. Not the wind… not the owls… but the pulse of Halloween Baking Championship—the bewitching hour on Food Network.
The Macon County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $14,390 in grants to eight organizations supporting the local community.
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Bring your guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle or rhythm instrument and join the fun at an informal jam session at the public library in Cashiers! 
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Admission is $8 and includes skate rentals. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. 
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4 events,
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness! 
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models. The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round. 
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food. 
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Join High Country Wine & Provisions for a grand tour of the wine regions of Italy, venturing from Piedmont to Sicily, where you will taste 10 exceptional wines, including selections from iconic estates such as Gaja, Ornellaia, and Giuseppe Gorelli! |
3 events,
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food. 
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5 events,
Join us for Wednesday's classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness. 
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price. 
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Join us for an extraordinary NYE Wine Dinner at The Vineyard at High Holly — where great wine, incredible food, and the perfect atmosphere come together for one magical night. 
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10 events,
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind.
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price. 
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church. Held at St Jude's Catholic Church in Cashiers. |
5 events,
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation.
Price: $8.00 (with or without skates) Coffee and Hot Chocolate will also be available. For any additional information, please call the Highlands Parks & Recreation Dept. at 828-526-3556. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
$8
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Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night. |
9 events,
The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price. 
Join us for live music on the patio every Saturday at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern at the Highlander Mountain House! |
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Admission is $8 and includes skate rentals. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
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3 events,
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models. The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round.
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food. |
3 events,
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
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4 events,
Join us for Wednesday's classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
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Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear.
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind.
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price. |
5 events,
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation.
Price: $8.00 (with or without skates) Coffee and Hot Chocolate will also be available. For any additional information, please call the Highlands Parks & Recreation Dept. at 828-526-3556. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
$8
Featured
Recurring
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night. |
8 events,
The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
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For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. On New Year’s Eve, the curtain goes up on the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years—a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer. |
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Bring your guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle or rhythm instrument and join the fun at an informal jam session at the public library in Cashiers!
Featured
Recurring
Admission is $8 and includes skate rentals. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
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3 events,
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models. The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round.
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food. |
3 events,
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
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6 events,
Join us for Wednesday's classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price. 
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution- 
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Join us for a lovely night with a sampling of different lasagnas & Italian Wines
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13 events,
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind.
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church. Held at St Jude's Catholic Church in Cashiers. |
9 events,
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green). 
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau. 
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation. |
12 events,
The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price. |
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5 events,
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Admission is $8 and includes skate rentals. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. 
An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.
An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.
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3 events,
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models. The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round.
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food. |
3 events,
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
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5 events,
Join us for Wednesday's classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price. 
Join CLE's book club! For our second selection, we will be reading The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer. Join us on January 21st from 1-3pm in the CLE lecture hall […]
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11 events,
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind.
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church. Held at St Jude's Catholic Church in Cashiers. |
8 events,
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A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation. 
After wildfires take his ranch, a cowboy named Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp, finding community with others who lost homes, including his daughter and ex-wife. |
10 events,
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Recurring
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
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Bring your guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle or rhythm instrument and join the fun at an informal jam session at the public library in Cashiers! 
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Don Leon’s is celebrating its Grand Reopening on Sunday, January 25 from 1–4 pm, and the whole community is invited to join the fun.
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Admission is $8 and includes skate rentals. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
After wildfires take his ranch, a cowboy named Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp, finding community with others who lost homes, including his daughter and ex-wife. |
3 events,
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models. The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round.
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food. |
3 events,
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
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5 events,
Join us for Wednesday's classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
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9 events,
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind.
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines for USDA food. In the winter months, the economies of Highlands and Cashiers slow to a standstill. This, combined with increased heating costs, drains funds from the family budget that would normally be spent on food.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church. Held at St Jude's Catholic Church in Cashiers. |
7 events,
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation. |
9 events,
The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price. |