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Ground Breaking News
The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society has announced the largest expansion on our 10-acre campus since the 2016 opening of the CHHS Canine Adoption Center. Last month, we hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new CHHS Feline Adoption & Animal Care Center, the single-largest investment specifically for cats and kittens in our 31-year history. The new building will feature safe, modern and …
Flash & Ebony
Two of the youngest animals in our care at the Forever Farm are Flash and Ebony. This male and female duo came to us by way of our good friends at Transylvania County Animal Services. The bonded pair, who were 18-months-old at the time, came into their possession with Flash in urgent need of medical care for a nasty wound …
Your Garden’s Secret Weapon
There is a mountain of 100 percent organic composted soil available for sale at Carpe Diem Farms. Bring your truck or your containers and give your garden, trees, lawn and even your houseplants the soil they deserve to thrive and provide you with tasty vegetables, beautiful flowers and a pictureperfect lawn. Named “Promising Results,” by our friend and life-long gardener …
She Opened The Door To Soar
If you want to know anything about what to do outdoors, ask Marianne Vines. There is certainly no one who loves it more or has done more to encourage folks to take advantage of all our area has to offer. She and her husband Gordy moved here in 1990 and many may still remember The Candy Basket they owned next …
Looking Thru Nature’s Window
As the summer begins, so does the fun at the Highlands Biological Station. Stroll our Botanical Garden for a look at plants native to the Highlands Plateau and walk around the lake for a beautiful view, or swing by the Nature Center to say hello to our turtles, snakes, and frogs. No trip to Highlands is complete without a visit …
Craft Show Season
Sapphire Valley Resort celebrates its 2018 Craft Show Season with the first shows of the season on June 23 and 24 from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the activity field adjacent to the Sapphire Valley Community Center and Recreation Center. Parking and admission are free. These craft shows really are an event not to be missed as the activities …
Mountain Wildlife Days
In appreciation of past presenters who have been responsible for the success of Mountain Wildlife Days over the years, the 15th annual event will be dedicated to those who have made this a successful and meaningful event for all ages. Mountain Wildlife Days are scheduled for July 13 and 14 at the Sapphire Valley Resort, whose management continues to make …
Les Miserables
Some of the most popular songs of the past 30 years are from the musical “Les Misérables,” originally written by Claude Michel Schonberg with English-language lyrics by Herbert Kretzner. Come enjoy a medley of these songs as the Western North Carolina Singers perform under the direction of well-known choral conductor Grat Rosazza. Relax and enjoy this emotionally riveting music as …
Ol’ Time Rock & Roll
You’re absolutely right, Bob. There’s just something about the bluesy riffs of classic rock that stirs the soul. And somehow that feeling is amplified when you experience it with ten thousand of your closest friends. From Woodstock to Coachella, music festivals have become an essential part of Americana, as much as baseball and apple pie. On Saturday, September 15, join …
Patriotic Concert
First Presbyterian Church of Highlands will present its annual Patriotic Concert at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 4. The free concert will last one hour, ensuring plenty of time to watch the town fireworks display. Featured will be the Highlands Men’s Chorus under the direction of Dr. Michael Lancaster. Lancaster serves as Director of Worship/Music at Highlands First Presbyterian Church …
The Art Of The Matter
Unique. Beautiful. Soulful. Eclectic. Charming. If these words resonate with you, you probably appreciate finely made crafts and art. These are all words that have been used to describe works found at the Highlands Village Square Art & Craft Shows over the past 13 years. Rotary Club of Highlands Mountaintop invites you to enjoy a weekend of art and crafts …
Fireworks At Lake Glenville
There is nothing more quintessentially American than fireworks on the Fourth of July, especially here in the South where we seem to have an innate interest in blowing stuff up. Glittering explosions illuminate the sweeping lawns and baseball fields filled with shoulder-to-shoulder crowds of people that have flocked to their nearest park to watch the display. Wouldn’t it be nice …
