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Cashiers Library
Everyone interested in the almost miraculous benefits of bone broth is invited to a workshop at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Monday, November 20. Nationally-recognized nutritionist Medea Galligan will show participants how to prepare bone broths in their own kitchens. Bone broth is typically made with bones and can contain a small amount of meat adhering …
Highlands Food & Wine Festival
The best food and wine event in the Southeast is about to embark on its 11th year. The Highlands Food & Wine Festival, November 9 through the 12, blends the coolest culinary talent with the hottest musical talent and serves up a weekend loaded with activities. It all starts Thursday, November 9th with the Grand Tasting at 7:00 P.M. Sip …
Professional Home Management
Have you ever dreamed of owning a vacation home or a vacation rental in the Highlands area, but have been put off by the fact that managing such a property long distance would be too complicated and time consuming? Or, do you currently own such a home and wish that you or your guests could walk in the door at …
Meet the New Owners
Stop by The Bird Barn in Village Walk and say “Hello” to new owners Danny Parr and Patty Harden. When Danny’s parents, Leroy and Sandy Parr decided to retire and spend more time volunteering in their community and pursuing their hobbies, it seemed only natural that Danny and Patty step into their shoes and continue operation of this local …
Reaching High
How do you protect Highlands’ small town essence while spotlighting its charm and appeal on a regional, even national level? It’s tricky, but the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has accepted the challenge and is more than equal to the task. The Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center sets strategies guaranteed to keep the local chamber on …
Hurricane Help
As Laurel readers are aware, last month Texas was devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Highlanders wasted no time in identifying the most urgent needs, collecting money, loading a truckload of supplies and delivering it to people in the greatest need of help. Members of the Rotary Club of Highlands and area residents were notified that funds could be donated on-line or …
Season of Giving Approaches
Many look forward to the cooler temperatures and bright colors of October. There are still others who approach the colder months with a sense of uncertainty. Marty Rosenfield, Executive Director of The Food Pantry of Highlands, understands that with many businesses reducing hours there comes a greater need to fight hunger right here in Highlands. “With so much of the seasonal …
Preserving the Bear Shadow
There’s a bear who visits our small mountain community every year. If you’re patient enough to wait for her on Highway 64 at the Macon/Jackson County line – at a place called Rhodes Big View – you can be one of the lucky ones who catches a glimpse as she slowly takes shape and makes a fleeting appearance. Of …
30 Years of Saving Furry Lives
Have you given a Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society shelter pet a forever home? Then you’re invited to our Third Annual CHHS Forever Family Reunion! Bring your CHHS alumni pet and come mingle with fellow CHHS Adopting Angels at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street in Highlands on Saturday, October 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. for an afternoon of family fun. …
A Haven of Good Works
It’s said that a house is not a home without love. Well, just as true, the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands is not merely a building, it’s a place of warmth and welcome, openness, opportunity, and outreach. “The Peggy Crosby Center is a building alive with energy,” said Margaret Eichman, executive director of Cullasaja Women’s Outreach. “It …
To Live Out Their Lives
Why is the Forever Farm unique? Very few sanctuaries like ours exist in this region. We purposely take in animals that are old or disabled, that most folks do not consider adoptable, and that have no place else to go to live out their lives. Every one of our residents are promised lifelong, loving care in a homelike environment. …
Peter and JT
Mentoring can provide a powerful relationship in the life of a young person because of the role modeling, friendship, and guidance that an adult companion offers. However, this isn’t a one-sided relationship. Mentors in our program speak of how enriched their lives have been from being a positive influence in someone’s life. Peter decided to mentor because he wanted …
