Highlands NC
Highlands on the Half‑Shell
Highlands on the Half‑Shell returns October 4, bringing steamed oysters, Cajun‑inspired dishes, and community spirit to Valentine Meadow in support of the Highlands Biological Foundation.
Two Authors, One Unbroken Thread
Two longtime friends, authors Diane McPhail and J. Tom Morgan, celebrate new September releases with public conversations on September 29 at 5:00 P.M. at Highlands Performing Arts Center and September 30 at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva.
Music, Movement and a Little Broadway Magic
Mountain Theatre Company’s SHOWSTOPPERS! is exactly what its title promises: a fast, glittering rush through the musical moments audiences never forget.Presented as a high-energy, 90-minute multimedia spectacular, the production celebrates the songs, dances, and cinematic images that have made Broadway and Hollywood musicals part of our shared cultural memory.
Double Your Impact for Justice
A generous supporter has issued a $25,000 matching gift challenge to strengthen Pisgah Legal Services on the Plateau, giving donors the chance to double their impact and help neighbors facing eviction, domestic violence, disability denials, and other crises.
WestBridge at Fifty
WestBridge Vocational was founded in 1976 by parents who believed their adult children with disabilities deserved the same opportunities to work, grow, and be active members of their communities as anyone else.
Building a Home for Highlands
The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau has launched an $8 million Capital Campaign to build a permanent Club at the Highlands Recreation Center, creating expanded youth programming and a new community gathering space expected to open in Fall 2028.
A Gift for Growing Families
A CAPTRUST Community Foundation gift of $2,500 will help the Highlands Community Child Development Center continue offering dependable care and early‑learning support for local families.
