Laurel Magazine

Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
2026-01-08 19:30, 2026-01-15 19:30 (America/New_York) | The High Dive, 476 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it.
Join us weekly on Thursdays for bragging rights, cold drinks, and unique prizes.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2026-01-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 W, Cashiers, 28717, United States
The Bazaar Barn is an “upscale resale” shopping experience, offering gently used home furnishings.
Owned and operated by the Church of the Good Shepherd, the 10,000 square foot shopping center sells furniture, art and household items in styles ranging from antique to vintage to modern.
All of our items are donated, and all proceeds go directly back to the Cashiers community in the form of Outreach Grants.

The Bookworm | Open Hours
2026-01-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-16 11:00 - 16:00 | The Bookworm, 555 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Our shelves are full of a wide range of interesting and compelling books, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors and the hard work of our volunteers who have been shelving and organizing. We are eager to share with you all that is new! An added benefit is that all proceeds go to support The Hudson Library, our beautiful community library. Come see us soon!
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.

Ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2026-01-09 15:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-10 13:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 15:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-16 15:30 - 22:00 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Price: $8.00 (with or without skates)
Rental skates available, youth size 8 to adult size 14.
Coffee and Hot Chocolate will also be available.
For any additional information, please call the Highlands Parks & Recreation Dept. at 828-526-3556.
Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

Fiber Club at The Bascom
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom’s Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened.

Paint (By Numbers) and Sip at Trailborn Highlands
2026-01-10 12:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Come enjoy a fun relaxing time painting!

You’re never too old for a little arts & crafts, and they’re even more fun with a bottle of wine. Spend your evening hanging out in our lobby lounge and expressing your creativity with our Paint and Sip experience.
This activity features a guided paint-by-numbers session, with various nature designs to choose from. We provide all the necessary materials, including hanging dowel frames to proudly display your finished artwork. Two glasses of wine per person are included, and you are welcome to purchase more at our market.

Community Jam Sessions at Albert Carlton Community Library
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Bring your guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle or rhythm instrument and join the fun at an informal jam session at the public library in Cashiers!
All skill levels welcome. Piano on site.
Folk, country, acoustic rock, Americana and traditional music.
2nd and 4th Sundays

Highlands Food Pantry | Open Hours
2026-01-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Highlands United Methodist Church, 315 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
The pantry offers a variety of produce, protein, dairy, grains and a wide selection of non-perishable items. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with a bounty of healthy and nutritious items. Our partnership with MANNA Food Bank allows us to source large amounts of goods for an affordable price.

"Assagio di Lasagna" | A Wine Club Event at Duck Hawk Provisions
2026-01-14 17:00 | Duck Hawk Provisions, 281 US 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Become a member of the Duck Hawk Provisions Wine Club and unlock exclusive monthly pairing parties crafted just for you.

Assagio di Lasagna (lasagna tasting)

Join us for a lovely night with a sampling of different lasagnas & Italian Wines

Slow Flow Yoga at Yoga Highlands
2026-01-15 10:00 | Yoga Highlands, 460 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
In our fast-paced society we can become addicted to our sense of urgency. Give yourself the gift of slowing down. Slow Flow is an easy paced class suitable for all levels of yoga experience. Mindfully moving and breathing, you’ll find strength and steadiness in the body and mind. We will focus on seated and standing yoga postures and refrain from wrist bearing postures.

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2026-01-15 11:30 | NC
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers.

The Bascom | Landscape Painting Online with Chris Groves
2026-01-15 15:00 - 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Landscape Painting ‘with focus on ‘time of day’ and the ‘seasons’.
This 6 session online workshop will cover painting sunrise/sunsets, mid-day, and nocturnes within time of day and sketching winter, summer, spring, and autumn scenes within the seasons category. We will dive into the general color palettes, light and shadow, mood/emotion and specific themes that correspond to each topic.
Each session includes lecture, demo, and personal critiques, and will be recorded for future viewing.
Session 1 – Starts Thursday 3-5pm, January 15th, 2026
Session 2 – Jan 29th
Session 3 – Feb 12th
Session 4 – Feb 26th
Session 5 – March 12th
Session 6 – March 26th

Cheese and Tipple at One Wicker Cheese Co
2026-01-15 17:30 | One Wicker Cheese Co., 539 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Perfect for all cheese and wine enthusiasts!
Join us for the evening as we explore a selection of amazing English cheeses and paired beverages. We’ll talk through the fun basics of tasting, offer pairing tips, sip wine and chat cheese.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Who’s Out There? (Drop-in Station) at Highlands Nature Center
2026-01-16 10:00 - 15:30 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the winter wildlife found across the Highlands Plateau.
Our Education Specialists will be ready to welcome folks back with engaging conversations, interesting facts about our local flora and fauna, and a self-guided “specimen search” through our botanical gardens.

PAC Movies | Rental Family at Highlands PAC
2026-01-16 14:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese ‘rental family’ agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.
