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Lucy’s Books
When Jessica Martin, the Youth Coordinator at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, challenged her young charges to write their own books, she knew the best way to demonstrate the project was to compose her own story. “I asked the kids to write about something they loved, that they have a passion for, and in my case, that’s sitting down with a …
Partnering with Community
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts takes great pride in supporting visual artists through many avenues, including artistic entrepreneurship. Since the fall of 2017, The Bascom Shop has been strategically planning a diverse, multi-channel platform to offer both local and regional artists opportunities to sell and display their work. Within The Bascom Shop, a wide variety of handmade …
The Amazing Cassandra King
As an avid reader, I love discovering new-to-me authors, especially those who have written several books. So when I spoke with Hudson Library’s Carlyn Morenus about November’s article, I was thrilled to learn about author Cassandra King, who will be at the library Tuesday, November 26, for their “Books and Bites.” She’s an award-winning author of five novels, a book …
Highlands Food and Wine
Highlands Food & Wine Festival, set for November 7-10, has won a passionate regional following, thanks to its intricate blending of food, drink (craft beers, exquisitely formulated cocktails, and internationally ranked wine labels), music, and, always, the unexpected. Events are scheduled throughout each day and well into the evenings. Each represents a way to sample the finest foods and beverages …
Love Story of Ethel & Norman
“On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson is the second play of the Highlands Cashiers Players 25th season. Directed by Lance Trudel, the drama runs October 17 and 18 at 7:30 P.M.; October 20 at 2:30 and 7:30 P.M.; October 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 P.M.; and October 27 at 2:30 P.M. at Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be …
Bringing Print to Life
In retrospect, it makes perfect sense. Cashiers lacks a large scale business printer, and there’s no one offering high speed document scanning, faxing, and copying. This oversight finally struck Colleen Kerrigan, the owner of The Business Spot in Highlands. “Not only did these basic services not exist, there was clearly no such thing as a wide format printer for blueprints …
Look No Further for Creative Framing
When it comes to framing your art and valuables, creativity is key. A framer who knows how to choose a mat and frame that will complement not take away from your treasure is rare. Experience is key and Janice Cummings and Kris Sterrie have it! In 1999 when they took a leap of faith and opened Creative Framing, they were …
So Much to See & Do in Cashiers
The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce maintains and promotes Cashiers411.com online community calendar of events happening in Cashiers, Highlands, Glenville, Sapphire, Lake Toxaway and surrounding communities throughout the year. The website highlights business trunk shows, artist features, live music at local restaurants, community concert and performance dates, special tours, fundraising event information and more. This time of year, area residents …
Chamber’s New Executive Director
Kaye McHan, Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s new Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing happens to a whole lot of things …things that have improved business, supported the Arts, strengthened the economy, opened minds, and made whatever group she has joined better for her membership. Having lived in the Highlands area for many years as Director of The Bascom and more …
HCHF Announces Second Grant
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is deep in the process of enacting a second grant cycle of 2019. Grant applications are being accepted through 5:00 P.M. Friday, October 18, at hchealthfnd.org/grants. The Foundation invites proposals to address solutions in four focus areas: Health and Access to Healthcare; Education; Economic Stability; and Community Vitality. “We are particularly interested in …
Peggy’s True Hero
The Peggy Crosby Center, originally Highlands’ first hospital, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing modern, attractive and affordable office space for nonprofits and small businesses that serve the community. Building operating expenses are met by the modest rents tenants pay, but all renovations are completed using funds donated from generous citizens through an annual letter writing campaign. These …
My Friend Christy
My friend Christy Kelly died July 31 at her home in Scaly Mountain. According to Irish folklore, there are some people living among us who have the ability to charm the birds out of the trees. I always considered that a bit of quaint folderol until I crossed paths with this force of nature. If you live here on the …
