The Bookworm Open
2024-08-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 17 more dates | 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.

Tech Time at Hudson Library
2024-08-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-11 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

2024 Native Plant Symposium at Highlands Nature Center
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Highlands Biological Station is excited to announce the 2024 Native Plant Symposium, scheduled for September 13-14, 2024. This two-day event will be packed with engaging presentations, tours, auctions, and more, all centered around the beauty and importance of native plants.
This symposium offers a unique opportunity for plant enthusiasts, gardeners, and conservationists to learn from experts and engage with the latest research in native plant conservation.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage early registration to secure your spot at this exciting event.
For more information and to register, please visit our website at https://highlandsbiological.org/ or contact us at hbs@wcu.edu.

An Evening With the Authors "George Masa: A Life Reimagined" at Historic Highlands Inn
2024-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Highlands Inn, 420 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join authors Janet McCue and Paul Bonesteel to learn about their new comprehensive biography of George Masa—a trailblazing photographer whose work helped shape the preservation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
At this event they will discuss this research, read from the book (which will be available for purchase), and share footage from Paul’s upcoming documentary on Masa.
The event is hosted by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust with co-hosts the Highlands Historical Society and the Cashiers Historical Society. It is sponsored by the Highlands Inn, on Monday, September 16th from 5:30 until 7:30 in the Sequoyah Room. For more information see hcltnc.org.
