September 2025

Since immigration is on everyone’s minds these days, it’s worth remembering that Thanksgiving itself is, at its heart, an immigrant feast — and the wines we pour tell that story just as vividly as the food on the table.

For Village Pantry co-owner Elizabeth Dotson, comfort tastes like tom kha. Her vegan take on Thailand’s iconic coconut soup has become the restaurant’s top seller—and a fragrant reminder that food can soothe, surprise, and satisfy.

On September 30, Raven Sterling brings her boots-on-the-ground wisdom to The Village Nature Series in Cashiers, revealing how invasive plants threaten our ecosystems — and how mindful management can help restore what’s been lost.

Join the Highlands Biological Foundation on Sunday, October 5 for a Cajun-inspired evening of oysters, music, and mountain charm—all in support of local environmental education.

Highlands and Cashiers are brewing community through their connection to Café Campesino’s fair trade coffee, linking local passion with global purpose.

Fall in Cashiers is calling—and the Cashiers Area Chamber invites you to answer with its new Autumn Bounty Bucket List, a seasonal challenge packed with mountain charm, local flavor, and a chance to win big.

After Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, Pisgah Legal Services mobilized swiftly—offering free clinics, legal aid, and hope to thousands. Their work continues, proving that in times of crisis, access to justice is essential.

On August 7, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina marked 23 years of mentoring in Macon and Jackson counties with a spirited evening of music, stories, and generosity—proving once again that this community shows up for its youth.