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Cleaning Up Highlands
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: March 2025
It’s time to tidy up the neighborhood – you’re invited to join the Plateau Pickup, set for Saturday, April 26.
“Join the annual Plateau Pickup and help keep Highlands beautiful,” says Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands N.C. Executive Director/ Kaye McHan.
The event kicks off at 8:30 A.M. Saturday, April 26, at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street, where volunteers will receive their assignments for stretches of US 64, NC 28, NC 106, and parts of downtown Highlands.
Participants will be provided with everything needed for the cleanup effort, including a light breakfast, safety vest, gloves, pick-up tools, garbage bags, and a Thank You t-shirt. After the morning’s work, a boxed lunch will be served back at the park at 12:00 P.M.
“Last year, despite the cold weather, we had an amazing turnout, and volunteers collected an incredible amount of debris,” says McHan. “It’s heartwarming to see our community come together to beautify our roadways.”
Plateau Pickup is organized by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. To participate, email events@highlandschamber.org or call (828) 526-5841.
For more details about Plateau Pickup or other Highlands events, visit highlandschamber.org.