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SUMMARY:Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Craft Camp offers an engaging space for children to dive into imaginative art-making and hands-on activities.  \nGuided by Kara Long\, this session encourages campers to explore different materials and techniques while building confidence in their creativity and enjoying the process of making something all their own. \n3 – 5th Grade
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/craft-camp-at-the-literacy-learning-center-2/2026-06-08
LOCATION:The Literacy & Learning Center\, 675 S 4th Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Craft Camp offers an engaging space for children to dive into imaginative art-making and hands-on activities.  \nGuided by Kara Long\, this session encourages campers to explore different materials and techniques while building confidence in their creativity and enjoying the process of making something all their own. \n3 – 5th Grade
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/craft-camp-at-the-literacy-learning-center-2/2026-06-09
LOCATION:The Literacy & Learning Center\, 675 S 4th Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Youth Nature Series: Bugs in Our Backyard! at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:In the summer\, bugs are everywhere\, and these awesome critters do so much for us! They clean up our forests\, make our flowers grow\, and so much more. Come get an up-close look and learn about what bugs you can find in your own backyards\, where we can find them\, and what they do for our planet! \nThe Village Green and Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust co-host a series of lectures each summer. Visitors and residents learn about wildlife\, habitats\, conservation\, and local cultural heritage from expert speakers in their fields! \nAll of the Nature Series Programs\, adult and youth\, are FREE\, family-friendly\, held RAIN OR SHINE\, and no reservations are required. \nThank you to Cedar Creek Club for sponsoring the Village Nature Series! \nPresenter Bio: Sara Rivera (she/they) is a former Insect Curator for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a graduate student in the Biology department of WCU. Their thesis research focuses on the evolution of tropical\, predatory fireflies. In her free time\, Sara also does science outreach with her own organization\, THEM in STEM\, which focuses on making science accessible and entertaining through local Firefly Walks\, Science Storytimes\, and endlessly entertaining public talks!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/youth-nature-series-bugs-in-our-backyard-at-the-village-green
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Free ESL Classes at The Literacy and Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free ESL classes at The Literacy & Learning Center!
 \nTuesdays\n6 – 7 pm \nAt The Literacy & Learning Center
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/free-esl-online-classes-with-the-literacy-and-learning-center/2026-06-09
LOCATION:The Literacy & Learning Center\, 675 S 4th Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Craft Camp offers an engaging space for children to dive into imaginative art-making and hands-on activities.  \nGuided by Kara Long\, this session encourages campers to explore different materials and techniques while building confidence in their creativity and enjoying the process of making something all their own. \n3 – 5th Grade
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/craft-camp-at-the-literacy-learning-center-2/2026-06-10
LOCATION:The Literacy & Learning Center\, 675 S 4th Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Tech Time at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION: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- \nTech 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. \nTech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n 
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/tech-time-at-hudson-library/2026-06-10
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Class with Faviola Olvera at The Literacy & Learning Center
DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nLed by Faviola Olvera\, this program is designed to help you navigate the naturalization exam with total confidence. \nWhat We Cover:\n \nEnglish Test Prep: Practice the speaking\, reading\, and writing skills needed for the exam.\nReading & Writing Proficiency: Get structured practice for the specific sentences you’ll need to read and write during the official test.\nCivics Test: We cover all 100 possible questions on U.S. history and government\, including the principles of democracy and the system of government. \nWednesdays 5:30-7 PM
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/citizenship-class-with-faviola-olvera-at-the-literacy-learning-center/2026-06-10
LOCATION:The Literacy & Learning Center\, 675 S 4th Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Craft Camp offers an engaging space for children to dive into imaginative art-making and hands-on activities.  \nGuided by Kara Long\, this session encourages campers to explore different materials and techniques while building confidence in their creativity and enjoying the process of making something all their own. \n3 – 5th Grade
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/craft-camp-at-the-literacy-learning-center-2/2026-06-11
LOCATION:The Literacy & Learning Center\, 675 S 4th Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Zahner Conservation Lecture Series at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Weird and Underappreciated Arthropods of North Carolina\n\nFeatured Speaker\nDr. Matt Bertone\, Entomologist and Director\, NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (NCSU) \nEveryone knows butterflies\, dragonflies\, and praying mantises\, among other popular arthropods. However\, have you heard of thrips? Bark lice? Eriophyid mites? In this presentation Dr. Matt Bertone\, strange critter enthusiast\, will share with you information and photos of some of North Carolina’s weirdest and least talked about arthropods. \nSponsored by Vicki and Donny Ferguson
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/zahner-conservation-lecture-series-at-highlands-nature-center
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Craft Camp offers an engaging space for children to dive into imaginative art-making and hands-on activities.  \nGuided by Kara Long\, this session encourages campers to explore different materials and techniques while building confidence in their creativity and enjoying the process of making something all their own. \n3 – 5th Grade
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/craft-camp-at-the-literacy-learning-center-2/2026-06-12
LOCATION:The Literacy & Learning Center\, 675 S 4th Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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