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Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2024-08-10 17:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-16 17:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-17 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with Cy Timmons.

Catch Me If You Can at Highlands PAC
2024-08-10 19:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
This splashy spectacle follows the adventures of a globetrotting con artist. Portrayed onscreen by Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, and based on the unbelievable true story of one of the most famous con artists in history, Frank Abagnale Jr., Catch Me If You Can is a rousing musical set during the jet age of the 1960s.
Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story. This high-flying musical comedy was nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical.

Feel Good Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2024-08-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join for a sweet flow will that will tone, strengthen and stretch your body all while relaxing your mind and connecting to your heart.
This is a softer, nurturing, slow-paced, well supported and relaxing practice. Great for yoga students of all levels as well as gym goers, runners, bikers, golfers, yoga flow-ers and anyone looking to simply relax, unwind, and let go of stress and tension in the body and mind.
Class is currently limited to 15 people and online registration is required

The Bookworm Open
2024-08-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-20 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.

Youth Village Nature Series at The Village Green
2024-08-13 16:00 - 17:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join HCLT for a nature exploration through the Village Green! Come learn about the amazing organisms that you can find in your own backyard, including plants, insects, amphibians, and reptiles, and what habitat each of these can be found.
Practice how to use your senses to explore the world around you, and hone in your naturalist skills to notice more of this incredible earth, every day!

Wellness Wisdom Series at Hudson Library
2024-08-14 11:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Hudson Library, in partnership with VAYA Health, is hosting Wellness Wisdom, an educational series on adult health topics. This series is aimed particularly at older adults and will focus on topics of particular interest to them, but all ages are welcome to attend.
The June 12 program is Emotional Challenges of Chronic Illness. Check the Hudson Library website for updated weekly topics.
Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis can produce a range of emotional responses. In this program, we will explore the physical and mental impact of these conditions. Understanding can help us remain proactive, be resilient and promote better outcomes.
Reservations are required for this free event. Register online at vayahealth.com/calendar (click on the desired class to register) or call the library at 828-526-3031.
For more information or to request an accommodation, please call Hudson Library at 828-526-3031 or visit www.fontanalib.org.

Tech Time at Hudson Library
2024-08-14 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.

Adulting 101 at Hudson Library
2024-08-14 16:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Adulting 101: Estate Planning for Young Adults, Their Parents and anyone 18+.
Did you know? If your children are 18 or older, you don’t have the authority to help them in an emergency, unless they have the proper legal documents in place.
Join Julie Upshaw, Esq. of Blue Ridge Legacy Law as we discuss the legal documents every young adult needs . . . because you don’t know when or how an emergency might strike. Some basic legal documents can give young adults and their parents confidence that their needs and wishes will be met, whatever happens.
For more information or to request an accommodation, please call the library at 828-526-3031.

Balance & Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2024-08-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind. This class will include postures that will challenge you physically, create awareness, release tension, and open shoulders, hips and spine for more flexible movement and overall well-being.
Modifications are offered for a safe and fun practice.
This class is suitable for LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 of yoga practitioners.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Hudson Library
2024-08-15 10:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear.
The group is a safe place for judgement free discussion.
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
This meeting starts at 10:15AM

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2024-08-15 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.

Chi-Town at Highlands PAC
2024-08-15 19:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago Tribute band based out of Atlanta, Ga. established in 2017 and dedicated in reproducing the “Chicago” Concert experience. Chi-Town performs all of the familiar and famous songs covering over 4 decades of steady hits from Chicago.
These songs are guaranteed to bring back memories. Chi-Town’s emphasis is on the kind of live show that brings down the house and leaves the crowd calling for more!…
If it’s excitement you are looking for, Chi-Town Transit Authority is the band who can bring it!

Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
2024-08-15 19:30 - 22:00 | The High Dive, 476 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive on Thursdays! And it’s Thirsty Thursday with pints for $3.50 and pitchers for $12 all night long! The High Dive opens at 4:00 PM, trivia starts at 7:30 PM.

Isabelle Ambrose Designer Pop-Up at Acorns
2024-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Acorns, 212 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Isabelle Ambrose launched in 2016, with Marci getting her start making jewelry while she and her family lived on Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Following their move to Highlands, NC, Marci draws her inspiration from the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains and the Emerald Coast of Florida. Focusing on semi-precious stones, pearls and other high-quality materials, each beautiful piece is designed to bring the wearer joy, confidence and inspiration!

Highlands Saturday Marketplace at Kelsey Hutchinson Park
2024-08-17 08:00 - 12:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Highlands Saturday Marketplace at the Kelsey Hutchison Founders Park begins on April 1 and is held each Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.
There’s something uniquely wonderful about starting your weekend strolling through this colorful marketplace as the dew still glistens on the grass.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2024-08-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.
We recommend students new to yoga begin with our Beginner and Level 1 classes first to establish comfort and familiarity of the basics of yoga before moving into a vinyasa flow class or any other mixed level class.

Highlands Twilight 5K | The Rotary Club of Highlands
2024-08-17 18:00 | NC
An annual race held by the Rotary Club of Highlands raises money for a good cause while bringing the community together for a run or walk.
Organized by The Highlands Rotary Club. For more information, visit highlandstwilightrun.com or call Derek Taylor at 828-200-9226.

Full Moonrise Hike at Rhododendron Park with HCLT
2024-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join HCLT for a guided hike to watch the full moon rise over Whiteside Mountain from Big Bear Pen Mountain, through our Kelsey and Rhododendron Park trails!
This hike is considered moderate to strenuous, with rock hops, stairs, wet spots, and elevation changes. We will be walking down after sunset, so please bring a flashlight!

Village Nature Series at The Village Green
2024-08-20 17:30 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green 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!
The Village Nature Series will begin at 5:30pm on the last Tuesday of each month (August’s presentation will be held on the 20th) from April through September at The Village Green in Cashiers.
These programs are FREE, family-friendly, held rain or shine, and no registration is required.
Thank you to Cedar Creek Club for sponsoring the Village Nature Series!
