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Alive with the Sound of Music
The streets are alive with the sound of music and the sights of people dancing every weekend throughout the season. The Saturdays on Pine concert series at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park always bring out a large crowd of people of all ages. This year’s grand finale is Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 3, with the sounds of The Freeway Revival. …
Explore Your World
The arrival of Fall brings cool temperatures after a warmer than usual Summer and an abundance of classes and workshops to choose from at the Center for Life Enrichment for September. For Arts and Literature, in conjunction with corresponding exhibit at The Bascom, artist Susan Robert will explore the life and works of her friend, Expressionist artist Herbert Creecy. …
Big Fun on the Bio
Join the Highlands Biological Foundation for a Cajun celebration on Sunday, October 2, where a group of Highlands residents are hosting Highlands on the Half-Shell” in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center to support the Highlands Biological Station. Feast on steamed oysters and gumbo under a canopy of flame-colored leaves while enjoying the energetic tunes of Asheville’s Firecracker Jazz Band. …
Cruise-in to Fall
Did you know Sky Valley, with an average elevation of 3,500 feet, is the highest incorporated city in Georgia? With its country club, athletic center, public golf course, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfall, it’s no wonder so many people have chosen to call this area home. Many events are scheduled throughout the year, but one of the most anticipated …
The Art of Growing
In 1996 Jeff and Jodie Zahner decided to open a cute little garden center called Chattooga Gardens in Cashiers. They wanted to specialize in plants that would thrive in our unusual mountain climate, and give clients the information they need to be successful. Western North Carolina is rich with a diversity of native plants and Chattooga Gardens encourages customers to use …
The Importance of Play
When was the last time you really played? We get bogged down in the minutia of daily life and sometimes forget to step outside and breathe. Dr. Trish Ring has created a place of magic called Blue Star Ranch that can help with that. Dr. Ring, who holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, has acted as a Life Coach for the …
Legendary Golf Clubs
Highlands is scoring a coup by attracting Bobby Grace to move his Tour Studio here from St. Petersburg, Florida, in the near future. Grace, who’s toured the area many times to conduct custom fittings at local clubs, explained his decision in a recent interview. “My wife and I fell in love with Highlands on our first visit and are thrilled to …
The Height of Happiness
The Highlands Chamber has a brand new marketing tool to attract targeted travelers: The Height of Happiness. Thanks to the expert team at BCF Marketing, Highlands has a logo and tagline that showcase the area as a unique, must-visit mountain destination. The logo’s words and image work together to promise a classy, yet relaxed get-away experience. Tourists are invited to …
Poverty Simulation
We are blessed to live in an area that is relatively free of big-city problems. A traffic jam in Highlands is short-lived; gang violence is unheard of. On the other hand, poverty does exist, as does food insecurity. On Tuesday, August 16, Manna FoodBank, the International Friendship Center and the Food Pantry of Highlands are holding an eye-opening workshop: the Poverty Simulation. …
Toasting the Land Trust
Nestled on the southern end of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, these mountains, which some believe to be the oldest in the world, are among the most biologically diverse. A century ago a group of forward-thinking Highlands residents realized that it was their responsibility to ensure this mountain paradise was not developed to the point of ruin. Thanks to the …
Forever Loved at Forever Farm
Last month I wrote about the care and services we provide at the Friends for Life Forever Farm for our senior and special needs animals. You may wonder what kinds of animals we have at the Forever Farm, and where they come from. Our facility always operates at capacity, helping as many animals as we can, based on space and …
Humans and Horses
The horses of Carpe Diem Farms have been providing experiential learning experiences for nearly 25 years. All of our programs have been driven by our motto, “Exploring the Human Potential Through Equines.” Nearly 4,000 participants in summer camps, after school programs, private lessons, women over 50 camps, in the company of horses and more, have allowed participants from three to …
