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Magical Moss

Moss is an extraordinary plant. It grows without roots, flowers or stem. It requires no mowing; helps prevent soil erosion; provides year-round color; and grows well in difficult environments. Discover the attributes of gardening with moss during the July Village Nature Series program, “Go Green with Moss.” Bryophyte expert Annie Martin will reveal how moss can create stunning eco-friendly spaces …

Sundays at Sotheby’s

Highlands, long known for its support of the arts, has a new venue for emerging artists, thanks to Highlands Sotheby’s International Realty.   Kele Davenport, Director of Marketing, says, “With the contraction of art galleries, and our new digital environment, emerging artists are feeling the impact.”   That’s why she rallied for the arts with a once-a-month event, “Sundays at …

Do More for SOAR

America demands much of its elite Special Operations Forces, which is comprised of nearly 70,000 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps personnel, active and reserve. These brave young men and women serve throughout the world and are leading the war against terror. As a result, the casualties incurred by SOF personnel have been significantly high. The Special Operations Warriors Foundation, …


Home-grown. Hand-sewn.

The Highlands Marketplace is in full swing!  This local farmers’ market is held most Saturdays in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, also known as Founders’ Park, from 8:00 A.M. until noon. Organizers say they see old friends coming by every week and are glad to meet some new ones, too. You’ll see many of your favorite vendors as well as new faces and …

Groovin’ on The Green

The popular Groovin’ on the Green concert series, sponsored by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association and series sponsors Biltmore, Landmark Realty Group and Chinquapin, takes place Friday nights at 6:30 P. M. at The Village Commons in Cashiers. The shows go on rain or shine. These concerts bring out people of all ages who want to have fun, visit …

Natural Heritage

If you’ve worried that you are losing your connection to nature, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is hosting two events this month that’ll reveal the richness of of our natural heritage. At 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 1, everyone is invited to “Snakes Alive.” Children love snakes and lizards. Ron Cromer, a specialist in herpetology, lets kids and grownups touch and feel …


Lots to Learn

July is finally here!  Check out what’s to celebrate at the Center for Life Enrichment for the month of July. For Arts and Architecture, we’re offering Photojournalist Chip Somodevilla’s views on Africa, including capturing the final days of Nelson Mandela as well as the 20th Anniversary coverage of the Rwandan Genocide.   For all of you Bridge fanatics, there’s our …

Bountiful Blossoms

A beautiful blue mist blankets the mountains. The air is clean and moist. The sun peeks out to focus its spotlight on the Eden below. Mother Nature unfolds her petals and bursts into a wheel of color.  The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived, The Bascom’s Mountains in Bloom. The setting for this year’s glorious unveiling is Bowery …

True to Your School

Stay true to your school,” sang the Beach Boys and everyone knows your heart belongs to your alma mater.   Ryan Bears at Sidelines can supply everything you need to fly your school colors.  If you have someone graduating or someone who has just been accepted to college, make sure you stop by the new location of Sidelines, at 310-D …


Runs by Imagination

Cashiers Printing has been an institution in this area for years and it’s recently had a facelift. Owner Russell Majors decided to relocate the business to Highlands and the name “Cashiers Printing” just didn’t work. So enter “Dauntless Printing” located in Highlands Plaza, across from Bryson’s Food Store.   The name change is significant to Majors.  “My uncle was a fighter …

Zoller Hardware

Some would call it destiny or a match made in heaven, but whatever you call it, the new owners of Zoller Hardware, Kim and Glen Ubertino, seem destined to wind up in this place, at this time.  Glen’s dad owned a hardware store so he grew up working by his side in the family business. Later, he spent 18 years …

Trash Ambassadors

Where does the 9,000-pound gorilla sit?  Anywhere he wants to.   And so it can be said about the 4.5 tons of trash and debris recently collected in a collaborative effort of Mayor Pat Taylor’s office and the Highlands Chamber’s Visitor Center. Since last year’s Gorge Road clean-up, new deposits of trash accumulated and sat anywhere unenlightened folks dropped them. …