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Where the Wild Things Are
The 13th Annual Mountain Wildlife Days is scheduled for July 15 and 16 at the Sapphire Valley Community Center, located three miles east of Cashiers. New Presenter Carlton Burke will headline a program titled “Hunters of the Sky.” Burke is a naturalist and educator who operates Carolina Mountain Naturalists, which specializes in presenting live animal and nature programs. Rob Gudger, …
Good Eats, Good Cause
It’s that time again. Your tummy and taste buds, programmed to remember deliciousness, may have already reminded you about Fishes and Loaves’ Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast, an annual fundraiser that satisfies the hunger of both givers and receivers. The Food Pantry, adjacent to the Community Center in Cashiers, is open Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. A …
Light Up the Night
Carolyn Franz, president of the Friends of Lake Glenville, could not be more excited about the upcoming fireworks on Lake Glenville, set for dusk on Sunday, July 3. This celebration was started many years ago and has since grown to be one of the biggest events the group sponsors. Originally, the Fireworks on Lake Glenville started with friends who …
A Spot of Tea & a Mystery
Readers who enjoy little character pieces set in small Southern towns or cozy mysteries will want to join author Mary Kay Andrews for the Third Annual Author’s Tea at Highlands United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 18, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. If you relish novels set in a Southern venue, you’re probably already familiar with Mrs. Andrews’ works such as …
Fly Fishing Tourney Winners
To benefit the the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund, the Highlands Three River Fly Fishing Festival was held Thursday, April 28, through Saturday, April 30, in the streams and rivers around Highlands. Casting clinics and the fishing competition along with opening and closing night celebrations comprise the weekend of angler festivities. Listed below are the winners of the competitions. Overall …
Trunk Shows at Acorns
The Highlands season doesn’t officially begin until Acorns Boutique at Old Edwards Inn announces their designer trunk show schedule. This year, the shows scheduled in June alone will surpass all your expectations. There will be a total of six shows this month with the first two June 3-5. Planet Clothing will be back with their fabulous, unstructured and extremely flattering …
Take a Bite Out of Decay
You can support the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic at 6:30 P.M., Thursday, June 2, by playing Rotary Bingo at the Highlands Community Building. The evening will feature 15 games with cards costing just $1 each for each game. Of course, the evening will feature Tooth Fairies! Based in Cashiers, the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic provides high-quality restorative and preventative …
Colors on the Green
One of the most colorful events of the summer comes to Cashiers July 12 through the 16, the Cashiers Plein Air Festival. This biennial event is held in support of the Cashiers Village Green. Nationally acclaimed painters from throughout the country set up their easels to capture the beauty of the North Carolina Mountains. Their original art is displayed for viewing …
A Community Adopted
This is the story of a young couple who, following many weekend trips to the Highlands and Cashiers area, left their former residence on Lake Lanier and made a permanent move to this special little plateau in the clouds, and in so doing they made a pledge to “adopt” their new found community and participate in as many local activities as …
Concert on the Slopes
Can you imagine anything better than sitting on a mountaintop listening to live music? If that sounds like a great way to spend a summer’s evening, then plan a visit to Sapphire Valley. The Sapphire Valley Resort is located just three miles east of Cashiers on Highway 64. They offer just about any activity you can imagine to keep you …
Antique Benefit in 40th Year
The familiar phrase is “Come Celebrate the Mountains,” and the 40th Annual Cashiers Benefit Antique Show at Blue Ridge School will do just that, Friday through Sunday, July 22, 23, and 24. Sixty exhibitors from the U. S. and Great Britain will offer an incredible array of antiques. Blue Ridge students, teachers, volunteers, and staff all work together to …
Music on a Grand Scale
On September 11, Bel Canto will hold its 24th annual recital. Once again the Highlands/Cashiers area will be treated to an exceptional concert by four performers from the world of opera in a program that will include not only opera but Broadway favorites as well. This year’s will continue in that tradition. Stephen Dubberly will accompany the performers – and …
