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Bowl ‘em Over
How often do you have the opportunity to help fight hunger and bring home a piece of hand-thrown pottery? On Sunday, October 1, Fishes and Loaves in Cashiers and The Food Pantry of Highlands are sponsoring Empty Bowls to fight food insecurity locally. Many area artists have chosen to donate their time and efforts by making numerous bowls which serve as …
Tea for Three
What is it like for a woman when her husband becomes the President of the United States – and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight? “Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty” explores the hopes, fears, quirks and loves of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford in what Mrs. Nixon called “the hardest unpaid job in …
Musicians Pour it On
Highlands Food & Wine Festival 2017, November 9 through 12, is guaranteed to raise spirits through the blending of good eats, fruits of the vine, and a medley of musicians. Festival Director Casey Reid has announced an unprecedented addition to the already exciting line-up. “We are thrilled to announce a new, evening event, A Generous Pour, that will be dedicated …
A Fresh Approach
Don Deal, farmer and organizer of Highlands Marketplace, wants to remind everyone that September is still a great time to visit your local farmers’ market, held Saturdays at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Deal and other growers will have plenty of fresh produce for your table. “I will continue to have green beans, corn, okra, peppers, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, red …
Filling Empty Bowls
The Highlands and Cashiers areas have been graced with an abundance of blessings. Our weather is moderate, our natural surroundings are spectacular, and our communities are generous. That generosity will be spotlighted on Sunday, October 1, for two Empty Bowls events. Empty Bowls started as a school project in Michigan and is now an international event to raise awareness of …
Saluting Satulah
Founder and owner/brewer Dale Heinlein of Satulah Mountain Brewing Company will be the featured speaker at the September Village Nature Series. The program, “Save Water, Drink Beer,” will be presented at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 26, at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. Heinlein will share the story of how his passion for home brewing became …
Cashiers Songwriters’ Round
If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with some of Nashville’s best songwriters, now’s your chance. The 12th Annual Nashville Songwriters’ Round is being held Saturday, September 9, at Trillium Links & Lake Club in Cashiers. Highlighting the evening is Rivers Rutherford, a staple on Universal Music Publishing’s roster since 1996. Having grown up in the shadow …
Preorder Your Punkin!
For the past several years, the youth at Highlands United Methodist Church have operated a Pumpkin Patch on the church’s front lawn to raise funds to support their Youth Ministries. That money has boosted local, community-wide service projects, working with the homeless in Atlanta, and helping to feed the hungry in Haiti and many other projects. Not only do these …
Highlands School Fall Festival
Leave those smartphones and tablets at home and enjoy some good, old-fashioned fun at the annual Highlands School Fall Festival, Saturday, October 28, at the Highlands Rec Park. This PTO fundraiser is perfect for the entire family. In these days of digital everything, the Fall Festival is a chance for families to enjoy time together without the interruption of emails, …
Peaceful Journey
Ristorante Paoletti is once again hosting its annual Peaceful Journey in support of the Hospice House Foundation of Western North Carolina on Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30 P.M. The cost of this special evening out is $300 per person ($200 of which is tax deductible) and includes a sumptuous four-course meal, exquisitely paired wines and the opportunity to bid …
Bingo for Wreaths Across America
The Rotary Club of Highlands sponsors a lively game of Bingo each month at The Community Building and the game on September 7 will benefit Highlands Wreaths across America. Boy Scout leader Phil Potts, who is the project coordinator, says this will be the first year the scouts are participating in this national event to honor veterans at Christmas. Highlands …
Blessing of the Animals
The Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers observes the annual tradition of the Blessing of the Animals. People are invited to bring all varieties of pets at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 30, to The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. Gather on the lawn for a parade of animals, prayers, music and celebration of all of God’s creatures. …
