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Saturday, August 19, will see a record number of people participating in the Twilight 5K in downtown Highlands. What began as a small race back in 2013 has continued to grow and 2017 looks to be even bigger. According to organizer Derek Taylor, they have already seen a 700 percent increase in pre-registrations over last year and he foresees having …
There are two signs that summer has officially arrived on the Plateau. To be honest, more than that, but these two stand out. First, and perhaps most obviously, school is out and visitors and residents are out and about enjoying our perfect summer days. Second, white half-runner beans, silver queen corn, squash, and tomatoes are beginning to be …
Driven by her passion for natural world beauty, Michal Mael has been in the business of semi-precious stones since the age of 10. At 19, she travelled the world to exhibit her wares and quickly became an expert in rocks and minerals. Michal established Rock Our World (now Michal and Company) in 1999, specializing in importing and designing unique geode …
The Cashiers Historical Society has unveiled its plans for the 20th annual Cashiers Designers Showhouse, its primary fundraiser, August 12 to 27. This year the showhouse will feature three newly-constructed cottages in Cottage Walk located on Burns Street in downtown Cashiers. The showhouses will be within easy walking distance of Cashiers shops and restaurants. The three cottages combined give the …
Mountain Youth Charities is a non-profit organization designed to enrich the lives of children in our community. Unfortunately, the children of Western North Carolina often live in difficult circumstances, including significant poverty. MYC seeks to challenge these obstacles and create an equal playing field for all of our children one grant at a time. In the summers of 2013 and …
Don’t miss the 2017 Cashiers Antique Show and Sale, Thursday, August 31, through Saturday, September 2, from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., and again on Sunday, September 3, from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. This year’s show will be held inside the pavilion at the High Hampton Inn and Country Club. Admission is $10 and is good for admission …
On Saturday, July 22, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is celebrating our annual Open House and the 30th anniversary of our founding. The event is family-friendly and pet-friendly. That’s right, bring the kids and bring the pets for a day of fun-filled activities, including: a low-cost vaccination clinic and free nail trim for pets; lunch …
Summer is in full swing at the Highlands Nature Center with day camps, special events, and our Zahner Lecture series each Thursday evening. No trip to Highlands is complete without a visit to the Nature Center where you can take a stroll to the botanical garden and learn all about our local habitat. The Nature Center acts as the …
Old Edwards Hospitality Group is sponsoring the Highlands Historical Society’s “An Appalachian Dinner” on Tuesday, August 8, at the Inn at Half-Mile Farm. Come enjoy the serenity and charm of the recently renovated Inn and its beautiful surroundings as you enjoy a sampling of foods that were popular on the Plateau decades ago. To buy your tickets, go to …
The ground is warm now, so don’t delay. Get those dahlia bulbs in the ground so they will be blooming and beautiful for The Highlands Historical Society’s Seventh Annual Dahlia Festival, being held September 14 through 16. The Festival kicks off with the Patron Party on Thursday evening, September 14, at the campus of The Historical Society, …
