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Looking to heat things up a little on a cold March night? Hurry on over to the Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chili Cook-off, slated for 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. on Saturday, March 14, at the Community Building (next to the Town Ball Field). Bearing secret home recipes and stock pots filled with chopped onions, chili powder and a variety …
The Laurel, is offering something a bit new for 2015 – a readers’ poll. Each month we’re going to offer up suggestions of areas around the plateau and ask which is your favorite. Write in suggestions are also welcomed. For April, let us know which might be your favorite spot for a moderate hike. Now, we know this is a …
Ginseng is derived from the Chinese word “Renshen” (Ren: person, and shen: root). Characteristically, the ginseng root splits into two leg-like extensions. On occasion, it grows into a complete figure. Think mandrakes in Harry Potter… without the shrieking faces. Appalachian ginseng is the gold standard. China and Korea are two of our largest importers. Jim Corbin, plant protection specialist with …
Carpenter bees are large, black and yellow bees frequently seen in spring hovering around the eaves of a house or the underside of a deck or porch rail. They are most often mistaken for bumble bees, but differ in that they have a black shiny tail section.
Every winter since 1900 the National Audubon Society has sponsored a winter bird count called the Christmas Bird Count or CBC. Today, CBCs take place across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and beyond. The CBC mobilizes over 2,400 counting groups including over 60,000 individuals whose counts total upwards of 70 million birds. These yearly bird counts become part of what …
The Scaly Mountain Women’s Club is at it again; raising money for their Scholarship Program and having fun while doing it. If you aren’t familiar with the program, all funds are raised through charity work, community functions and donations, allowing local students to receive scholarship money for their post education. The SMWC, consisting of over 80 women, is a nonprofit …
The Village Green offers a unique event venue on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. The 12.5 acre park in the heart of Cashiers hosts nearly 100 functions each year. The natural beauty of The Village Green makes it an ideal setting for a wedding ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner. Nestled amid the majesty of Whiteside Mountain, Terrapin Mountain and Big Sheep Cliff, …
In the last 15 years many Highlanders have completed this great program and have benefited from it by meeting and networking with other leaders in the community. We have a lot of untapped potential that we can be using for the benefit of all Highlanders new and old, therefore it has occurred to the board of directors that we resurrect …
The horses of Carpe Diem Farms have always been and remain the backbone of our work, programs, research and our success. Without them there is no CDF! My focus this winter is on the gifts the horses of CDF have provided for horses around the globe. If you have followed us in recent years you have read about our development …
The Bookworm is a non-profit organization that sells gently used books, movies and CDs. We’re run by dedicated volunteers, with all profits going to the Hudson Library in Highlands. Our inventory changes daily, so stop in often to see what’s new on our shelves. Speaking of inventory — if you have any books, movies or CDs that you would like …
There are children on the waiting list in Highlands and Cashiers, hoping for a “Big” soon. It’s not too late to set a New Year’s resolution to be a part of a child’s life. And it’s guaranteed to enrich yours, too! Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC marks National Mentoring Month in January with a call to action to mentor …
