Tech Time at Hudson Library
2026-06-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Citizenship Class with Faviola Olvera at The Literacy & Learning Center
2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Ready to take the next step toward U.S. citizenship? 🇺🇸 The Literacy & Learning Center is here to support your journey with our FREE weekly Citizenship Class!

Led by Faviola Olvera, this program is designed to help you navigate the naturalization exam with total confidence.
What We Cover:

English Test Prep: Practice the speaking, reading, and writing skills needed for the exam.
Reading & Writing Proficiency: Get structured practice for the specific sentences you’ll need to read and write during the official test.
Civics Test: We cover all 100 possible questions on U.S. history and government, including the principles of democracy and the system of government.
Wednesdays 5:30-7 PM

Zahner Conservation Lecture Series at Highlands Nature Center
2026-06-25 18:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
The Blue Wall: What we know–and don’t know–about southern Appalachia’s enigmatic weather-making landform

Featured Speaker
Philip S. Prince, Ph.D., Project Geologist, Appalachian Landslide Consultants, PLLC, Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences
Highlands owes its natural beauty to its location atop the Blue Ridge Escarpment, the steep, 1,500-3,000 foot topographic step defining the southeastern edge of Appalachian Mountain topography from northeastern Georgia to Roanoke, Virginia. Along its entire length, the Escarpment separates river systems, controls weather, and presents a significant obstacle to entry into the mountains from Piedmont cities like Greenville and Charlotte. Despite its massive geographic extent and ecological and societal significance in southern Appalachia, surprisingly little is known about the origins of the Escarpment and which chapter of Appalachian Mountain development its existence represents. Notable as the only major Appalachian landform that is not a direct result of bedrock outcrop patterns, geologists have long sought to understand why the Escarpment is even here in the first place. This talk will discuss both the Escarpment’s well-known functions as a river divide and weather-maker and the questions surrounding its formation, history, and overall relationship to the rest of the modern-day southern Appalachian Mountains.
Sponsored by Suzanne & Don Duggan, Ruthie & Franko Oliver, Margaret Waters, Adele & Nick Scielzo, and Florence & Tom Holmes

Digital Light Show Creation Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
2026-06-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-01 12:00 - 15:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Do you love to draw and create? Then THIS is the camp for you!
Come and illustrate creations that will be turned into a digital light show for all to experience! You will be amazed and have a great time learning and creating!
5 – 12th Grade

Free ESL Classes at The Literacy and Learning Center
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for free ESL classes at The Literacy & Learning Center!
Tuesdays
6 – 7 pm
At The Literacy & Learning Center

Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy & Learning Center
2026-07-01 11:00, 2026-07-15 11:00, 2026-07-29 11:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Little hands, big imagination!
Join us for Tinker Time for Tots — a free, playful hour designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Each session sparks creativity through hands-on activities that build curiosity and connection.

Adventure Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
2026-07-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join Kara Long and Carolyn Middlebrooks for an action-packed Adventure Camp!
Kids will explore Highlands on small walking field trips, play exciting outdoor games, and enjoy a day full of fun. Please make sure to pack a lunch.
1st – 4th Grade
