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Icons of Flight & Beauty
Have you ever watched a bird make graceful circles high in the sky and thought, “If only I could do that?” Chances are you were admiring the effortless flight of true masters of the sky, the group of agile and powerful avian hunters known as raptors. These magnificent birds will be featured during “Raptor Encounter: Getting to Know the Masters …
Highlands School Fall Festival
So many families have traditions that are unique to them and when my children were young, one of ours was the Highlands School Fall Festival. As soon as the weather started cooling, the kids’ excitement grew exponentially and, as a parent, it was a delight to watch them join their friends for an evening of games, laughter, and the …
Autumn Extravaganza
There are plenty of reasons to head to Sky Valley, Georgia – the fresh mountain air, waterfalls, spectacular Autumn colors, the scent of Georgia pine. October is a glorious month in Sky Valley and it’s especially fun at the Sixth Annual Sky Valley Fallfest. From 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, October 19, visitors will be treated to hayrides, a …
Bowling Over the Hungry
On Sunday, October 6, please join Fishes and Loaves Food Ministry and Cashiers churches at The Orchard Event Barn for the Empty Bowls Soup Luncheon from noon to 2:00 P.M. Local artisans have created unique, hand-crafted bowls that can be filled with the eight different varieties of soup crafted by eight of Cashiers’ finest chefs. Cost of the event is …
Supporting Hospice House
Ristorante Paoletti Co-owner and Executive Chef Kevin Paoletti, and Paoletti Co-Owner and Hospice House Foundation of Western North Carolina Board Member Arthur Paoletti are putting the finishing touches on their restaurant’s gala evening of marvelous food and wine and fundraising. On Wednesday, September 25, restaurant/event patrons will indulge in an epicurean four-course menu with wine pairings especially selected for the …
Pick of the Patch
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown*! Don’t worry about sitting in a field waiting for the arrival of this mythical creature; you can head to Highlands United Methodist Church for their annual Pumpkinfest, Saturday, October 5. According to Christine Murphy, Director of Children and Youth, this event is held yearly on the first Saturday in October. The HUMC youth run …
Zoller Hardware’s Silver Anniversary
Twenty-five years is a long time for anything. To stay in business that long in our rapidly changing world is quite a feat. As The Plateau continues to grow and evolve, Zoller Hardware Gift & Gadget Mercantile is celebrating its Silver Anniversary of being a staple in Cashiers Valley. Opened in 1994 by Florida natives Jim and Paula Zoller, …
Dahlia Fest. Simply the Best.
Growers everywhere are anxiously awaiting the Ninth Annual Dahlia Festival, on Saturday, September 7. This spectacular event benefits the Highlands Historical Society. Held from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Highlands Rec Park, there are practically as many entry categories as there are species and subspecies of this historic flower. Last year’s festival found 43 exhibitors who entered 277 flowers …
Dive In Movies Makes Another Splash
The Highlands Swimming Pool wisely screens its Dive In Movies on the first Friday of every month. That’s important, because who among us, little one or grown up, can’t use a refreshing splash at the end of a hectic week? “Hotel Transylvania” is a sly animated comedy with safe scares and lots of comedy blended into a whirlwind plot: As …
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
The only thing more beautiful than a gloriously green summer on the Plateau is watching it fade into the golden hues of fall. Everyone has their favorite thing about the autumn season, whether it be blazing fires, beautiful scenery or pumpkin spice everything. Quite possibly the most anticipated event of the season in Cashiers is the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival …
Celebrating Satulah
You can see it from many spots around Highlands: Satulah Mountain, standing tall like an old friend watching over us, a silent constant in an ever-changing world. On September 27 and 28 you’re invited to participate in the fourth annual Satulah-Bration, a community celebration to thank you for your support and to honor the first property Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust conserved …
Cashiers’ Library Senior Services
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is hosting a seminar on Personal Care Services for the Elderly provided by Companion Healthcare at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 21. Everyone is invited to attend this free program, which will be held in the library’s Meeting Room. There will be a question and answer session and free giveaways. This eldercare program is just one facet …
