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A Riot of Color
Each spring a remarkable event occurs in the deciduous woodlands of the Highlands Plateau and Cashiers Valley, the emergence of the spring wildflowers. As the first warm rays of sunlight touch the forest floor, thousands of plants awaken from their winter slumber to present an unmatched seasonal exhibit of beauty. They decorate the forest floor with a riot of …
Why, How, What If?
When curiosity flourishes, worlds can be changed. Why? How? What if? These are questions that we ask ourselves every day here at the Center for Life Enrichment. In fact, our classes are designed with them in mind. Our classes, workshops, and trips cover it all. From the arts, computers and technology, culinary, garden and nature to history, literature, …
Rotary Golf Tourney
If you enjoy a beautiful stroll on some of the most gorgeous links in the nation, mark this on your calendar – the 27th annual Highlands Rotary Golf Tournament, slated for Monday, May 2, at Highlands Country Club. Make your reservations now by contacting registration coordinator Pat Allen at (828) 526-8784 or [email protected]. Registration starts at 9:30 A.M. …
On the Fly
What previously was known as the Three River Fly Fishing Tournament has been renamed. Due to its growth and popularity, it’s now known as Three River Fly Fishing Festival. It truly is just that. It’s not just about who catches the most fish, it’s a celebration of the rivers and streams that surround us, and the people who are intent …
If There Were No Chamber
If our town’s financial lifeblood is its businesses, then the group that promotes business, the Chamber of Commerce, is Highlands’ heart. All year long the Chamber pumps out ideas, plans, and projects to keep our township vital and our community safe, beautiful, and welcoming. Think of all the things the Chamber does. Then take a step back and imagine our …
Reach Out
The Japanese say you have three faces – the one you show the world; the one you show your family and friends; and the one you never show anyone. If you know someone who is sexually or physically abused, chances are you are seeing only their first face. It would be too humiliating to reveal his/her true identity. Ironically a …
Surviving the Snow
Our 10-day snow event is coming to a close. In a few more days the horses will be safe to once again traverse the hills and fields. In the meantime, they are confined to the paddocks, stables and arena. Injury is always a concern and more so when they can’t see where their feet are landing. If you have …
Happenings at Hudson
Freedom of Information Day is an annual event on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison, who is widely regarded as the Father of the Constitution and as the foremost advocate for openness in government. Each year, the James Madison Award and the Eileen Cooke State & Local Madison Award are presented by the American Library Association …
Volunteers and Foster Homes
Friends for Life has a great need for volunteers at our sanctuary for senior and special needs animals, the Forever Farm, and at our facility for nursing care and Hospice, the Pickelsimer Center. Walking dogs, brushing cats, and simple one-on-one attention can mean the world to these animals. If you ask some of our volunteers, you’ll hear that …
Success Report
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands has recently expanded our number of mentor matches! We are a division of BBBS of Western North Carolina, serving the region since 1982 and 12 years in Highlands. As the oldest and largest mentoring program in the area, our progress is reflected in the following statistics of youth involved in the community and school-based …
More Land Every Year
2015 has been a record year for the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. They have conserved over 400 acres of valuable land, the most ever in a single year, bringing their total acres conserved to over 3,000! The following is a summary of the four properties HCLT conserved in 2015: Thanks to the donation of an additional 63 acres, the HCLT …
About Trout
Trout fishermen rejoice! It’s that time of year when the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission releases trout in mountain streams, among them, the Cullasaja River. North Carolina Wildlife Biologist Powell Wheeler, says, “It’s a non-natural thing, but something sportsmen really enjoy.” The inland fishing industry pumps millions of dollars into North Carolina’s economy, so the effort is not only …
