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Wreaths Across America
The public is invited to witness the Wreaths Across America Ceremony to honor veterans, December 14 at Highlands Memorial Park. Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 1,400 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad. While coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, their mission to remember, honor, and teach is carried …
Nugget & the Angels Who Saved Him
This is a simple story of how Highlanders always step out of their comfort zones to help their neighbors, or in this case, their neighbor’s dog. It is about my very own Christmas miracle involving Nugget, a dog who is a cute, joyous and mischievous handful; and, the angels who saved him. On a sunny Christmas Eve a simple trip …
Support the Green
The Village Green is a park for the people. In 1992, the founders saved two acres at the Crossroads of Highways 64 and 107 in Cashiers from commercial development. The Village Green was established with the mission to preserve and enhance the land for civic, spiritual, academic, recreational and cultural activities. Twenty-five years later, The Village Green encompasses more …
Generous Communities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC-Cashiers was thrilled to participate in Goblins on the Green at the Glenville-Cashiers Recreation Center for the 2019 celebration. We’d like to thank all of you who stopped by our table and said “hello” and look forward to working with you! Over the next few months, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC from both Cashiers …
In The Spirit of Christmas
People Helping People, that’s the mission of the Highlands Emergency Council, a non-profit founded in 1985 to serve low income people in the Highlands area. In addition to their ongoing food assistance program in which they distribute weekly food boxes to qualifying individuals and families, in each November they ensure that every family additionally receives a Thanksgiving box. These boxes, …
A World of Change
My friend, Blanche, and I were driving home from Zumba, chatting away, chewing and eschewing the virtues of the vegetarian, the Vegan, and the Raptor diets. Unfamiliar with the Raptor Diet? That’s when you eat anything that moves, tartare’d or char-char’d. It’s the Paleo Diet with a Chinese twist. You probably heard about the Chinese vlogger who tried to eat …
Your Party at the Green
Plan your next birthday party, family reunion, corporate event, neighborhood gathering, wedding or other private function in The Village Green. The beauty of the 13+-acre park and its distinct venues create a memorable setting for your special occasion. The Village Green is flexible for all kinds of themes and setups. The Village Green has three venues that offer unique …
Slow Down a Bit
Born in Rabun County, Georgia, and raised in Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina, Leroy Carpenter, like so many of us, appreciated the beauty and wonder of God’s creation from an early age. Unlike many of us, he has a uniquely poetic turn and would often jot down his thoughts on life, a sunset, a snowflake, or wildlife. With a …
A New Year’s Eve Wedding
There is no glitzier a holiday than New Year’s Eve, and to incorporate your wedding celebration into this festive day is a surefire way to guarantee your fête is nothing short of glamorous. Amiee and Guy did just that as they tied the knot at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn. In a stunning Grace Mariée custom black gown, …
Histamines-Seasonal Allergies
Sneezing a lot? Change of season making you have a runny nose and itchy eyes? You may be dealing with a histamine intolerance, and this is not fun! Histamines are small chemical molecules that are in your bloodstream as well as in the gut and they have several roles in human function. They are released by special immune cells …
Vision 20|20 Retreat at The Mountain
With rhythm under your feet, a bonfire with friends, and fresh crystalline air in your lungs, you can welcome in the New Year 2020 feeling aligned and connected to your inner vision. Resolutions at New Year’s are on everyone’s mind. Who will you be in 2020? Writing something down on paper may do your goal justice, but there’s another …
Not in the Mood for Winter?
Some people see the changing of the colors of leaves in the fall as a reason to spend more time outdoors and to start getting excited about the holidays ahead. There are some who react to this time of year with drained energy and feelings of depression. The clinical name for this is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you …
