Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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An Evening of Murder, Mystery & Dinner

The Hudson Library and MGP Production’s Youth Theater Program are planning a murder, and need the help of a team of courageous, clever, and good-hearted (though at least one of them may turn out to be a murderer) junior and senior high school students to carry it out.   In partnership with Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library, they will be …

Golf Ball Drop fundraiser

The Literacy & Learning Center is a nonprofit whose mission is to advance the benefits of literacy on the Highlands/Cashiers plateau and its connected communities. We work hard to raise money to bring free educational programs to those who need them. As a leader at Laurel Magazine, you understand the pressing need for, and the many benefits and opportunities, education …

Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation, Nantahala Health Foundation & Dogwood Health Trust Continue Collaboration for Healthy Homes Initiative

Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation (HCHF), Nantahala Health Foundation (NHF) and Dogwood Health Trust are pleased to announce a continued collaborative initiative to address the need for home repairs in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary.   Dogwood Health Trust is supporting the Healthy Homes Initiative and the work of HCHF and NHF with a $400,000 grant. The initiative is targeted to …


Visit Highlands, NC Awards Grant to Mountain Theatre Company

HIGHLANDS, N.C. –Visit Highlands, NC today announced its latest nonprofit grant – $20,000 to Mountain Theatre Company to support its year-round productions.   Each year, Visit Highlands, NC supports local nonprofit organizations through its Tourism Grant Program and sponsorships. The grants are funded by occupancy taxes collected from guests staying in Highlands’ accommodations. A committee comprised of staff and board …

Highlands Streets Will Close Oct. 31 for ‘Halloween on Main’

HIGHLANDS, N.C. – Parts of two downtown Highlands streets will temporarily close to vehicle traffic to allow for the “Halloween on Main” event on October 31, 2002. From 5:15 to 8:30 p.m., the following streets will close:   1st Street to 5th Street South 4th Street to Spring Street   About “Halloween on Main” – Oct. 31 – 6 to 8 p.m. Creating a safe, …

Listening to the Land

Listening to the Land is a nine-month photography exploration of the Bartram Trail near Highlands, NC. Influenced by the legacy of William Bartram, photographers of all levels will be invited to enter an intimate world where the landscape is alive and waiting to be met, understood, and loved. Through workshops and dynamic online engagement, we will help photographers cultivate a …


Fall Friendly – Farming

Local fields aren’t fallow during this crucial month. You shouldn’t be, either.

How Do Our Gardens Grow?

The Native Plant Symposium has the answers – hosted by the Highlands Biological Foundation, September 16 and 17, 265 North Sixth Street.

Fall Farm Festivities

Just in time for harvest season, The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center is offering Farm Fest for the entire family, Saturday, September 10. For more information, visit themountainrlc.org/upcoming-events or call (828) 526-5838.


Inaugural Golf Tournament

The entire community receives a boost when Cashiers Cares hosts its premiere golf tournament at Trillium Club on September 19.

Randall Atcheson Returns

The fortunes of The Literacy & Learning Center will rise considerably with an October 9 benefit concert by pianist Randall Atcheson. Call (828) 526-0863 or visit maconncliteracy.org for more information

Motoring On!

The Highlands Motoring Festival returns for a September encore with a trio of events. To register or for more information, visit highlandsmotoringfestival.com.