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Tech Time at Hudson Library
2024-11-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files, and more.
Tech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Summer Writing Workshop at Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library
2025-06-05 13:00, 2025-06-12 13:00, 2025-06-19 13:00 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
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.
The 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.

CLE's Opening Season Party! at Highlands Wine & Provisions
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join CLE for its annual Opening Season Soirée! This year the event will be held at High Country Wine and Provisions. Catch up with friends, enjoy wine and charcuterie, meet CLE’s new Executive Director, Meg Stevens, and learn about what’s in store this season!
This event is free to attend, though RSVP is kindly requested.
Please call (828) 526-8811 or email office@clehighlands.com to RSVP.

CLE | Intro to Wines at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Whether you’re a casual wine lover or just starting your wine journey, this class is the perfect opportunity to explore the wonderful world of wine with Guy Davis of High Country Wine & Provisions. We’ll cover the fundamentals of wine styles, tasting techniques, and the art of food pairings, all while keeping it fun and relaxed. By the end, you’ll be equipped to confidently select a bottle, enjoy it alongside your favorite dish, and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge.

Kids Nature Series at The Village Green
2025-06-10 16:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Fungi Fanatics
Join Gina Patton of Balsam Mountain Trust to learn about the fantastic world of fungi!

Salamander Meander at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-10 20:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join our Naturalists on a nighttime search for our secretive salamander friends!
Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
We will meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road).

Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
2025-06-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to bring back another season of engaging workshops tailored for preschoolers and their parents. The aim is to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children’s educational benefit.
These sessions will showcase practical activities that parents can seamlessly incorporate into their daily routines, fostering a rich learning environment at home.

Zahner Lecture Series at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-12 18:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Healthy Land, Healthy People: Centering Indigenous Voices in Conservation with Bonnie Claxton (Chickasaw) Deputy Director, The Center for Native Health
The health of the land and the health of the people are deeply interconnected—a truth long understood by Indigenous communities. Yet, conservation efforts often overlook Native voices, traditional ecological knowledge, and Indigenous-led solutions. This talk will explore the importance of Indigenous leadership in environmental stewardship and offer practical ways for non-Indigenous allies to support and uplift these efforts. Through insights from the Center for Native Health’s Land & Wellness Program, we will discuss the role of land-based healing, policy, and community-driven solutions in restoring balance between people and place.
Sponsored by Diane Lennox & Paul Manos, Janet & Scott Clarke, Richard Yow, and Liz Sargent.
For more information highlandsbiological.org or call 828-526-2623.

Nature Center Nights | What Bat is That? at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight.
All ages welcome
FREE | Registration required
(Weather dependent)

CHS | Jan Wyatt Symposium at Chimney Pond Farm
2025-06-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Chimney Pond Farm, 240 Chimney Pond Rd, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Jan Wyatt Symposium: Campfires & the Embers of Youth: The History of Residential Summer Camps in Western North Carolina
This engaging topic allows us to explore the many ways summer camps have shaped the social, economic, and cultural history of western North Carolina.
The event will include a slate of speakers and presentations, round-table panel discussions, and a catered lunch.

Zahner Lecture Series 2 | Are You BearWise? at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-19 18:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Are you BearWise? with Tanya Poole, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for NC Wildlife Resources Commission
It’s spring and you know what that means. Warmer temperatures, beautiful flowers, trees blooming, and people venturing out to enjoy it all. It turns out black bears are coming out in large numbers to enjoy some of the same things that humans enjoy. Learn about the conditions that contribute to the black bear population continuing to thrive in Western North Carolina in proximity to so many people. Tanya Poole, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for NC Wildlife Resources Commission, discusses BearWise strategies recommended by wildlife experts that will help people better coexist with these amazing animals.

Nature Center Nights | Glowing Wonders at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-24 20:30 - 21:30 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Experience bugs + insects in a whole new light – moonlight! Learn about the unique and beautiful world of nocturnal insects and then search for fireflies, moths, and more in the Botanical Garden.
All ages welcome
FREE | Registration required
(Weather dependent)
