Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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Gardens Feed the Soul: Highlands Botanical Gardens

The vast collection of green treasures at the Highlands Botanical Gardens can be explored with the aid of Horticulturist Rachel Martin, or discovered on your own. To schedule a tour, call (828) 526-0188.

Young Golf Ace

Though she’s endowed with an almost preternatural talent for the game of golf, for Anna Stiehler it’s still a family and community affair.

It’s the Lily of the Valley

Despite its diminutive size, Lily of the Valley earns its spot in local gardens thanks to its pristine blossoms and absolutely irresistible scent.


Our Most Beautiful Songster

The stately Wood Thrush have returned for the Plateau’s summer, and they announce their presence with a lilting song that echoes through the forest.

The Productivity of Quiet

There’s beauty built into those moments when we slow down and open our eyes and our minds.

Wanderlust

Though Deena clearly cherishes her life here in the Southern Appalachians, the road is always beckoning.


Highlands Porchfest

For the ambitious Highlands Porchfest, set for Sunday, September 19, the entire downtown will serve as the musical venue. For more information, or to help (this’ll require a lot of hands), visit highlandsporchfest.com.

Juneteenth Run for Freedom

The Juneteenth Journey to Freedom Together 5K Run and Fun Walk, set for June 19 at Mark Watson Park in Sylva, is a dynamic way to celebrate Emancipation Day. To register, visit jacksonncnaacp.org.

Thrill of the Hunt | Annual Bazaar

Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).


Lessons of June | Center for Life Enrichment

With its bracing slate of courses, the Center for Life Enrichment is the perfect tonic for post-pandemic sluggishness. To learn more or to register, call (828) 526-8811 or visit clehighlands.com.

Wild Lives, Wild Places: Mountain Wildlife Days

The beasts of the forest and the birds of the sky get their chance to shine in the spotlight at Mountain Wildlife Days, July 16-17 at the Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center. For additional information, visit mountainwildlifedays.com or call the Sapphire Resort Community Center at (828) 743-7663.

Plenty to Celebrate! Independence Day Celebrations

Burning with a sense of excitement and liberation from the threat of Covid, Plateau communities are ramping up their Fourth of July celebrations.