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Fall Colors Fine Art Show
The season is winding down for the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. It’s been a successful one so far, with interesting speakers, good fellowship, new members, participation with The Bascom in the Children’s Summer Art Camp, and a successful Summer Colors Fine Art Show in Sapphire Valley. Besides the bright color of the fall mountain foliage, crisp nights, and warm …
I Think I Can
Dr. Lynn Dillard of Scotlyn Yard Nursery believes there should be more to kindergarten than the same routine everyday. Young children need new experiences to keep them excited about learning. With that in mind, she recently invited the Summit Charter kindergarten class to stop in for a life lesson we all know well, “I think I can.” Seeing a train …
Shadow of the Bear
Bear Hunting is one of the most popular activities for leaf lookers in Highlands and Cashiers. Head east on U.S. 64 from Main Street Highlands for about five miles, until you come to Rhodes Big View Overlook (you’ll know it by the breathtaking vista). Find a safe place to park and walk to the vantage point in front of the …
White Harvest Living
Waylon and Nicole Chastain are typical parents, wanting what’s best for their children, Oliver, two-and-a-half; and Zoe, seven months. From a practical day-to-day standpoint, they want to know that the everyday products they use are safe. In the grander scheme of things, they believe it is important to make their Christian faith, their patriotism, and their belief in service …
Cashiers Quilters
On the Saturday of the Cashiers Leaf Festival, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., October 8, the Cashiers Quilters will exhibit their many handcrafted quilted articles at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. In addition to the items on display, there will be a raffle for a lovely quilt made by the group, a boutique with stitchery-related creations and a special silent …
Twig R Tweet
Many of you may remember the day when the Highlands Nature Center was known as the Clark Foreman Museum — a building filled with exhibits that focused on the rich natural heritage of the Southern Appalachians and offered a few summer camps. Now known as the Highlands Nature Center, the building hosts an array of exhibits on the Cherokee, native …
Pumpkin Fest
In an unmistakable celebration of the glories of the season, the front yard of Highlands United Methodist Church will be transformed into a magnificent pumpkin patch throughout October. There’ll be pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and colors, including spooky pale Ghost Pumpkins. Scattered in the midst the patch are gourds and squash that are perfect for seasonal decoration schemes. …
World Smile Day
Contrary to popular belief, Forrest Gump did not invent the Smiley Face. Harvey Ball, a commercial artist in Worcester, Massachusetts designed it in 1963. Now we see it emblazoned on everything from tee shirts to advertising displays to greeting cards to emoticons. Ball meant for the icon to be a reminder to smile and be kind to each other. Smiley …
2 Cute 2 Spook
Make plans to celebrate a spooktacular Halloween at The Village Green in Cashiers. Goblins in the Green will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 28. Dress up in your favorite silly or scary costume and come to The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road to enjoy a haunting adventure with tricks and treats. Some ghoulish guests …
Chocolate Fantasy Fest
If you dream in chocolate, you won’t want to miss Chocolate Fantasy Fest 2016! You will be tempted by all things chocolate, and who can resist? I can’t and neither will you when faced with an array of chocolaty treats, made with a mélange of amazing ingredients by the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club members. Once again, the SMWC will …
Bounty of Mountain Harvest
Crisp and brilliant are two words that come to mind when thinking of both fall colors and the weather in the mountains this month. They also perfectly sum up what’s available at the Highlands Marketplace in autumn. Over the summer shoppers have been delighted with the abundance of choices at the local farmers’ market in Highlands, and that doesn’t stop …
The Empty Bowls Project
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands will be providing 500 handcrafted bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraisers October 2 in Highlands and Cashiers, thanks to open studio members and volunteers. This is the fifth year they have participated and once again will be providing space and materials to those who wish to create bowls for the …
