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Highlands Marketplace
October in the mountains is glorious! The weather gets cooler, the days get shorter, and the colors are outstanding. When your thoughts turn to homemade soups, pumpkins, and even the holiday season, head to Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street in Highlands for the Saturday morning Highlands Marketplace, open 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Local growers have all you need to …
Highlands Own Craft Show
The Town of Highlands celebrates the 35th Highlands Own Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, October 14, from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Highlands Civic Center at 600 North Fourth Street. Admission and parking to this event are free. Autumn is a season ripe for exploring all the bounty our area has to offer. For many, autumn is …
Hometown Heroes
Wreaths Across America began in 1992 and was started by Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine. Since its inception, this annual tribute to our veterans has grown to over 1,000 locations and this year, thanks to the local scouts, Highlands will be one of those sites. Volunteers across the country participate in this annual wreath-laying ceremony …
Scholarship Fund Golf Classic
Each year the Town of Highlands and local businesses host the annual Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund Golf Classic. This year’s tournament, held on Thursday, October 19, is being staged by Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. Now in its 42nd year, this tournament is the largest fund raiser of the year and one that participants eagerly look forward to. For $150 …
Music Trails of NC
There’s just something about a fall weekend in Highlands. There’s so much to see and do that it’s sometimes hard to fit it all in. But whatever you do, don’t miss Friday Night Live at Town Square from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. There are two remaining concerts of the 2017 season. These family-friendly shows offer you the chance to …
Inside and Out
Everyone interested in good digestive health is invited to a special hands-on fermentation workshop at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Friday, October 20. Nationally-recognized nutritionist Medea Galligan will show participants how to prepare fermented foods. Participants will be able to take home some of their own creations at the end of the workshop. Fermented foods are …
Ghosts, Ghouls & Phantom Fools
Highlands knows how to close out the month of October out in style with Downtown Trick or Treat, the town’s safe, fun-filled, family friendly celebration of Halloween. This annual event, sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Tuesday, October 31, at 6:00 P.M., and offers fun for everyone, from the smallest pea in a pod being …
MCCulley’s Expands To Cashiers
McCulley’s, a Highlands tradition for over 35 years, and the south’s premier stop for all things cashmere and more, now has a picturesque location in Cashiers at 24 B Canoe Point next to Rustics and Vivianne Metzger Antiques. You’ll find the largest selection of Scottish cashmere in the United States and exclusive designer fashions. Owner Mary Bynum and her friendly …
In a Manner of Speaking
Chris Duffy, the new morning show host and operations manager for WHLC FM 104.5, jumped into his new job almost sight-unseen. Duffy, who moved to Highlands from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in July, took full advantage of the internet to learn more about his new home. He read everything he could about Highlands and even took a walk-through thanks to Google …
New Faces at The Chamber
As the town of Highlands continues to grow and evolve, so does its Chamber of Commerce. Carolyn Higgins and Beverly Wichman have joined the staff and bring with them the experience needed to continue this forward-thinking growth. Executive Director Bob Kieltyka explained the need for the new staffers by explaining that strategic planning identified two areas of growing importance – …
Community Garden
The Highlands community is a generous one, always going the extra mile to see that everyone is taken care of. One of the most recent additions is the Community Garden, benefitting the Food Pantry of Highlands. Executive Director Marty Rosenfield was approached by Dr. Sue Aery with a unique idea of how to bring fresh produce to the pantry – …
Purse Bingo
Just a week ago on August 3rd, Burlingame Country Club and surrounding business owners and residents came together once again to raise over $25,000 to benefit T. C. Henderson School of Science & Technology. For the third year, our Designer Purse Bingo event was a huge success enabling us to partner with the school as they transition into a …
