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Sky Valley Fall Fest
October in the mountains is filled with bright colors, cool temperatures, and outdoor activities. The Sky Valley Fall Fest is jam-packed with activities for the whole family and photo opportunities abound. Sky Valley, Georgia, is the highest incorporated city in in the state. With its country club, athletic center, public golf course, hiking trails and gorgeous waterfall, it’s no wonder …
A Silver For the Green
In 1992, with the vision of one and the hard work of many, the center of Cashiers was saved from becoming the site of a hotel chain. Three area residents purchased the property and donated it to a charitable 501(c)3 organization to preserve the land for the community. The Village Green was established with the mission to preserve and enhance …
Get Carded at Hudson Library
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, although Hudson Library in Highlands is always ready to welcome new members through its doors. The whole world opens up to you once you get a library card. I remember getting my first library card – I was in third grade and signed the back of it with my newly-acquired cursive script to …
Highlands Own Craft Show
The Town of Highlands celebrates the 35th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, October 14, from 9:00 A. M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Highlands Civic Center at 600 North Fourth Street. Admission and parking to this event are free. It’s often surprising to think of how many talented craftsmen live in our midst. Years ago the Highlands Women’s …
Bowl ‘em Over
How often do you have the opportunity to help fight hunger and bring home a piece of hand-thrown pottery? On Sunday, October 1, Fishes and Loaves in Cashiers and The Food Pantry of Highlands are sponsoring Empty Bowls to fight food insecurity locally. Many area artists have chosen to donate their time and efforts by making numerous bowls which serve as …
Tea for Three
What is it like for a woman when her husband becomes the President of the United States – and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight? “Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty” explores the hopes, fears, quirks and loves of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford in what Mrs. Nixon called “the hardest unpaid job in …
Musicians Pour it On
Highlands Food & Wine Festival 2017, November 9 through 12, is guaranteed to raise spirits through the blending of good eats, fruits of the vine, and a medley of musicians. Festival Director Casey Reid has announced an unprecedented addition to the already exciting line-up. “We are thrilled to announce a new, evening event, A Generous Pour, that will be dedicated …
A Fresh Approach
Don Deal, farmer and organizer of Highlands Marketplace, wants to remind everyone that September is still a great time to visit your local farmers’ market, held Saturdays at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Deal and other growers will have plenty of fresh produce for your table. “I will continue to have green beans, corn, okra, peppers, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, red …
Filling Empty Bowls
The Highlands and Cashiers areas have been graced with an abundance of blessings. Our weather is moderate, our natural surroundings are spectacular, and our communities are generous. That generosity will be spotlighted on Sunday, October 1, for two Empty Bowls events. Empty Bowls started as a school project in Michigan and is now an international event to raise awareness of …
Saluting Satulah
Founder and owner/brewer Dale Heinlein of Satulah Mountain Brewing Company will be the featured speaker at the September Village Nature Series. The program, “Save Water, Drink Beer,” will be presented at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 26, at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. Heinlein will share the story of how his passion for home brewing became …
Cashiers Songwriters’ Round
If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with some of Nashville’s best songwriters, now’s your chance. The 12th Annual Nashville Songwriters’ Round is being held Saturday, September 9, at Trillium Links & Lake Club in Cashiers. Highlighting the evening is Rivers Rutherford, a staple on Universal Music Publishing’s roster since 1996. Having grown up in the shadow …
Preorder Your Punkin!
For the past several years, the youth at Highlands United Methodist Church have operated a Pumpkin Patch on the church’s front lawn to raise funds to support their Youth Ministries. That money has boosted local, community-wide service projects, working with the homeless in Atlanta, and helping to feed the hungry in Haiti and many other projects. Not only do these …
