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SUMMARY:Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone. \nThis is an all levels class focused of a variety of wellness practices to assist in raising our mind/body awareness through conscious movements and poses (1:00 – 2:30 each Sunday this season)
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/sacred-sundays-at-unfurl-wellness-spa/2025-08-17
LOCATION:Unfurl Wellness Spa\, 454 Dillard Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Health
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CREATED:20250721T040019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T040019Z
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SUMMARY:Night Visions: Unlocking the Secrets of Photography After Dark at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:People used to ask Kevin Adams what is there to photograph at night? Today\, night photography is extremely popular\, with photographers capturing all sorts of nighttime subjects. Nothing new to do\, right? Not so fast! In this presentation\, Kevin covers the typical stuff—Milky Way\, star trails\, lighthouses\, cityscapes\, etc.—but he’ll also talk about photographing subjects you’ve never thought of\, and he’ll share techniques for photographing ordinary subjects in ways you’ve never imagined. Fair warning\, though. Kevin says that after you attend this presentation\, you won’t be getting much sleep going forward—unless you do it in the daytime! \nNote: this program is a lecture\, not a workshop.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/night-visions-unlocking-the-secrets-of-photography-after-dark-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000
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CREATED:20250721T040419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T040419Z
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SUMMARY:The Necessity of Imperfection: Grappling with Evil and Suffering in the World’s Religions at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:One of the most difficult problems that every religion grapples with is how to explain the existence of evil and suffering in the world. Our lives are plagued by unhappiness\, stress\, difficulties\, and always end in death. For religions with an all-powerful and loving God\, this reality presents a serious challenge. Why won’t this loving and powerful God just fix us and our world? The Eastern traditions\, with their views of karma and reincarnation\, present a very different view of this classic struggle. Whether Eastern or Western\, all religions recognize that our lives are not perfect\, but then each presents different paths and prescriptions about what to do with these imperfections. \nThis class explores how these different faiths struggle with our imperfections while also presenting unique ways of understanding why the difficulties in our lives are a necessary part of being itself.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-necessity-of-imperfection-grappling-with-evil-and-suffering-in-the-worlds-religions-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T173000
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SUMMARY:Village Nature Series at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Mountains: The Four Seasons \nExperience a live musical piano journey through the four seasons of the North Carolina mountains\, featuring all original video and music created\, composed\, and performed by Bryan Heller.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/village-nature-series-at-the-village-green-4
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
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SUMMARY:Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Choose the Food Less Traveled at Locally Grown on The Green \nDiscover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green\, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers. \nThis producer-only market showcases the best of our region\, with vendors who grow and make their products within a 50-mile radius of Cashiers.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/locally-grown-on-the-green-at-the-village-green/2025-08-20
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250731T142207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133515Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Tour at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join in for a free guided tour of the Highlands Botanical Gardens! Led by our Horticultural Specialist\, a naturalist\, or a guest expert\, these weekly tours explore the fascinating native plants\, ecosystems\, and seasonal wonders of the Southern Appalachians. No two tours are ever the same! \nMeet at the Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater.  Come take a walk with us and see what’s blooming!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/garden-tour-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-08-20
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T103000
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CREATED:20230301T190401Z
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, music\, and movement at Family Storytime\, every Thursday morning at 10:40AM.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/family-storytime-at-hudson-library/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T113000
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SUMMARY:Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church. \nHeld at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cashiers-quilters/2025-08-21
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
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SUMMARY:Summer Writing Workshop at Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library
DESCRIPTION:Beginning on June 5 at 1:00 p.m. and continuing every Thursday until August 28\, ACCCL staff member Michael Redman will lead a writing workshop that is free and open to everyone\, regardless of previous writing experience. \nThe workshop will be a place to be introduced to techniques\, perspectives\, and exercises to help you develop your writing. It will also provide a safe\,welcoming environment for you to share your own thoughts\, ideas\, and questions.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/summer-writing-workshop-at-albert-carlton-cashiers-community-library/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Albert-Carlton Community Library\, 249 Frank Allen Rd\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T153000
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CREATED:20220705T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T184645Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Zone at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art\, nature\, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/kids-zone-thursday-afternoons/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250812T155800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T155800Z
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SUMMARY:Author Reception | Darwin and the Art of Botany at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Join us at one of Highlands’ many beautiful homes for this presentation and author reception for Highlands’ own Dr. Jim Costa! From finches and tortoises to barnacles and pigeons\, Charles Darwin is most often associated with the iconic animals that he studied\, but in fact a larger part of his contribution to the natural sciences is based on plants. \nDarwin’s botanical observations and experiments are crucial to our modern understanding of so much about plant biology\, from pollination to plant carnivory to the way that vines climb. To help modern audiences better appreciate Darwin’s botany as well as the rich tradition of botanical art\, Dr. Costa teamed up with his friend\, the botanical artist Bobbi Angell (www.bobbiangell.com/)\, to produce Darwin and the Art of Botany: Observations on the Curious World of Plants. A celebration of Darwin’s often overlooked botanical enthusiasms\, the book spotlights 45 fascinating plants studied by Darwin\, each illustrated with beautiful and historically significant botanical artwork that Bobbi curated from the Library at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Upperville\, Virginia. \nThis “arts and sciences” course will inspire a new appreciation for Darwin’s creative botanical investigations and the ways in which plants helped shape our understanding of the world around us\, as well as the history of botanical art and illustration.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/author-reception-darwin-and-the-art-of-botany-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T210000
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CREATED:20250509T211956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T211956Z
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SUMMARY:Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series! \n 
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/carolina-concert-series-at-trailborn-highlands-8/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Trailborn Highlands\, 96 Log Cabin Ln\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250806T123353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T123353Z
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SUMMARY:CDS | Stargazer Gala: Opening Night Party at Blue Star Ranch
DESCRIPTION:The Cashiers Historical Society and Opening Night Party Chairs\, Wendy Barze & Helen Butcher\, invite you to the most anticipated event of the season—the Opening Night Party of the annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse! This year\, we are celebrating under the Carolina sky at the Stargazer Gala.  \nIn honor of our 28th year\, join us at the stunning Blue Star Ranch\, a private horse ranch nestled on a 170-acre expanse. Experience a Western-inspired evening filled with unforgettable style\, festive celebration\, and timeless rustic charm. Savor signature cocktails and delicious fare\, customize your own bespoke hat with Highlands Hatter\, and dance under the stars to live music by Smokey Jones and The Three Dollar Pistols. Together\, we’ll toast this year’s Showhouse\, our twelve fabulous designers\, and our 2025 Showhouse Chair\, Rowanne McKnight! \nTickets: Available exclusively through Sponsorship and select Benefactor packages.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cds-stargazer-gala-opening-night-party-at-blue-star-ranch
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250717T172012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T172012Z
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SUMMARY:Shred Event at Highlands Plaza
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to dispose of sensitive documents in an environmentally friendly way. Participants are encouraged to transport items in plastic bags or bins and keep in mind the following guidelines: \n• Items Allowed – Paper products with staples or paper clips\, spiral notebooks \n• Items Not Allowed – Three-ring binders\, cardboard \nHighlands Plaza – near Bryson’s
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/shred-event-at-highlands-plaza
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:visitor@highlandschamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250731T144849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T144849Z
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SUMMARY:Home and Garden Tour with the Laurel Garden Club Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of five fabulous homes featuring demonstrations and products to elevate your lifestyle including:\nHome designer trends for 2025\nCutting edge florist demonstrations\nEntertaining tips to update favorite recipes “Elevated”  home and garden products \nThe tour begins at Church of the Incarnation 520 Main Street in Highlands.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/home-and-garden-tour-with-the-laurel-garden-club-highlands
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250717T181124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T181124Z
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SUMMARY:Cashiers Designer Showhouse  with Cashiers Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to prepare to immerse yourself in nine inspiring days of extraordinary design\, exclusive shopping\, and unforgettable lifestyle events with proceeds benefiting the Cashiers Historical Society!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cashiers-designer-showhouse-with-cashiers-historical-society/2025-08-22
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T123434Z
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SUMMARY:Community Coffee with the Mayor at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, August 22 at 11:00 AM in the Hudson Library Meeting Room for Community Coffee with the Mayor. Mayor Taylor will be discussing “August Meeting Actions and Ideas about the Playhouse.”\n\n\n\nCommunity Coffee with Mayor Taylor\, a joint endeavor by Hudson Library and the Town of Highlands\, is held on a Friday each month from March through October at Hudson Library. \nEvery month Mayor Taylor\, regularly joined by guest speakers\, offers information about topics of interest to the entire Highlands community.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/community-coffee-with-the-mayor-at-hudson-library-2
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250806T124057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T124057Z
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SUMMARY:CDS | “Creating Spaces\, Honoring Nature” Designer Panel Luncheon at Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley
DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated architects Tim Adams and Brandy Long\, along with renowned interior designers Barrie Benson and James Farmer\, as they unveil their visionary approach to “Creating Spaces\, Honoring Nature.” \nHosted at Lonesome Valley’s Canyon Kitchen and moderated by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Publisher Elizabeth Ralls\, this panel explores how to balance preserving the natural environment while creating unique spaces that reflect and honor the surrounding landscape. Upon arrival\, guests will enjoy a delectable buffet-style lunch complemented by mimosas. This insightful event will inspire you to create spaces that harmonize with your surroundings in your own home—an experience you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cds-creating-spaces-honoring-nature-designer-panel-luncheon-at-canyon-kitchen-at-lonesome-valley
LOCATION:Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley\, 94 Lonesome Valley Rd\, Sapphire\, NC\, 28774\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250806T124603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T124603Z
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SUMMARY:CDS | Book Signing-Tradition Made New by Timothy S. Adams at Toby West Home
DESCRIPTION:Architect Tim Adams of Atlanta\, GA presents his book\, Tradition Made New. This beautifully curated book features ten of Adams’ recently designed homes\, located in diverse landscapes from the coastal shores of Florida and the bluegrass hills of Kentucky to the mountains of North Carolina. Each home reflects Adams’ signature style: the resonance of tradition\, the authenticity of craftsmanship\, and the enduring beauty of natural materials. Informed by his deep knowledge of historic precedents\, proportion\, and detail\, the homes featured in the book are imbued with soul. \nGuests will have the special opportunity to meet Tim Adams in person during an intimate meet-and-greet and book signing at Toby West Home. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Please contact Toby West Home with questions.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cds-book-signing-tradition-made-new-by-timothy-s-adams-at-toby-west-home
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
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SUMMARY:Bon Voyage\, Carlyn! Open House Retirement Party at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:Hudson Librarian Carlyn Morenus is retiring after 8 years serving the Highlands community.\n\nAn open house retirement party will be held on Friday August 22 from 4 to 6 PM at the library.\n\nThe party is open to all\, so please drop in to wish Carlyn a bon voyage.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/bon-voyage-carlyn-open-house-retirement-party-at-hudson-library
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250821T171434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T171434Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sign | Meet Author Richard Betz at Highlands Wine Shoppe
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Highlands Wine Shoppe for a very special evening celebrating local author Richard Betz and the release of his latest book\, Continental Divide—a stunning collection of poems inspired by the natural bounty\, wildlife\, and deep personal connections that make our corner of North Carolina so extraordinary. \nThe evening will feature: \nWine & charcuterie pairings (including a nod to our very own mention in the book!)\nReadings and reflections by the author\nA warm gathering of friends\, both new and old
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/sip-sign-meet-author-richard-betz-at-highlands-wine-shoppe
LOCATION:Highlands Wine Shoppe\, 269 Oak St\, Highlands\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250610T182212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T182212Z
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SUMMARY:The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
DESCRIPTION:The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show is a premier outdoor event held annually in the beautiful mountain town of Highlands\, NC. Known for its high-quality\, original\, and traditional artwork\, the event draws hundreds of visitors and loyal customers year after year. \nThis two-day event is an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their work in a scenic\, vibrant setting.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-mountaintop-art-and-craft-show-at-kelsey-hutchinson-founders-park/2025-08-23
LOCATION:Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park\, 411 Pine St.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250806T134351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T134351Z
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SUMMARY:CDS | Candle Making Workshop with Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own candle using all-natural ingredients like beeswax\, coconut oil\, and shea butter. These eco-friendly candles not only smell great—they can also be used as a soothing moisturizer once melted! \nParticipants will heat and blend ingredients on-site\, then pour their custom mixture into glass containers provided by HCLT. \n\nWhat to Bring:\n• A pair of gloves (heat-resistant or latex)\n• Your favorite fragrance (essential oil or perfume oil) to personalize your candle\n• Flowers if you want them in your candle\n\nPerfect for nature lovers\, crafters\, and those looking to create a thoughtful\, all-natural gift. Don’t miss this cozy and creative workshop!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cds-candle-making-workshop-with-highlands-cashiers-land-trust-at-the-village-green
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250717T181127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T181128Z
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SUMMARY:Cashiers Designer Showhouse  with Cashiers Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to prepare to immerse yourself in nine inspiring days of extraordinary design\, exclusive shopping\, and unforgettable lifestyle events with proceeds benefiting the Cashiers Historical Society!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cashiers-designer-showhouse-with-cashiers-historical-society/2025-08-23
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250806T135818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135818Z
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SUMMARY:CDS | Talkin’ Bourbon with Blade and Bow at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Bourbon is more than just a glass of whiskey; it’s a lifestyle. It’s a celebration of a historical craft\, a way of bringing people together. It extends into the culinary world and often influences one’s style and offerings at home. \nJoin Brand Ambassador Eli Privette as he shares the history and craftsmanship of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky and the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville\, KY. Engage in insightful conversations about bourbon while sampling fine selections.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cds-talkin-bourbon-with-blade-and-bow-at-the-village-green
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250721T001000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T001000Z
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SUMMARY:Nashville Songwriters' Round at The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Education Foundation is pleased to announce the 19th annual Nashville Songwriters’ Round. \nJoin us on Saturday\, August 23rd\, 2025 at the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau for an exciting evening of music and story-telling featuring Nashville singer and songwriter Rivers Rutherford and friends. \nAll proceeds benefit Blue Ridge School and Blue Ridge Early college.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/nashville-songwriters-round-at-the-boys-girls-club-of-the-plateau
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau\, 558 Frank Allen Rd\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250610T182212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T182212Z
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SUMMARY:The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
DESCRIPTION:The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show is a premier outdoor event held annually in the beautiful mountain town of Highlands\, NC. Known for its high-quality\, original\, and traditional artwork\, the event draws hundreds of visitors and loyal customers year after year. \nThis two-day event is an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their work in a scenic\, vibrant setting.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-mountaintop-art-and-craft-show-at-kelsey-hutchinson-founders-park/2025-08-24
LOCATION:Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park\, 411 Pine St.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250717T181133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T181133Z
UID:93312-1756029600-1756051200@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Cashiers Designer Showhouse  with Cashiers Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to prepare to immerse yourself in nine inspiring days of extraordinary design\, exclusive shopping\, and unforgettable lifestyle events with proceeds benefiting the Cashiers Historical Society!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cashiers-designer-showhouse-with-cashiers-historical-society/2025-08-24
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250806T134926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T134926Z
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SUMMARY:Art Play for Grown-Ups : Seasons on Canvas at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner artist and reconnect with the joy of creating at Art Play for Grown-Ups: Seasons on Canvas—a lively\, hands-on session with Showhouse Artists Jessie Mackay\, Cynthia Perryman\, and Brenda Sulmonetti. \nIn this no-pressure\, all-fun environment\, participants will collaborate on three large canvases\, each celebrating a season in the mountains—Spring\, Summer\, and Fall. With oil paint sticks as your only tool (no brushes\, no turpentine!)\, it’s all about mark-making\, color\, and playful expression! \nWhat to Bring: \n• A love of color\n• A child’s enthusiasm\n• An apron (or wear your painting clothes!) \nWhether you consider yourself an artist or just want to play like one for the day\, this is your invitation to make bold marks\, celebrate the seasons\, and create something joyful—together. \nPicasso: “Every child is an Artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” \nA big thank you to JFM Enterprises for donating canvases for this event!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/art-play-for-grown-ups-seasons-on-canvas-at-the-village-green
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175924
CREATED:20250806T141339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T174937Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone. \nThis is an all levels class focused of a variety of wellness practices to assist in raising our mind/body awareness through conscious movements and poses (1:00 – 2:30 each Sunday this season)
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/sacred-sundays-at-unfurl-wellness-spa/2025-08-24
LOCATION:Unfurl Wellness Spa\, 454 Dillard Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Health
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