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Fall Book Store Clearance
The Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will stage its Fall Book Store Clearance in the Library’s Meeting Room from Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 13 through Oct. 15, during regular library hours – Thursday, 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.; Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.; and Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This event has been expanded to three …
Slowin’ Down, Livin’ It Up
October is one of the most enjoyable months in Highlands. The weather has cooled off just enough to put some pep back in everyone’s step, and of course, there’s that Carolina blue sky that seems to have deepened in color, the better to provide a stunning backdrop for all those beautiful fall leaves. Everything about fall beckons you to step …
Celebrating Chautauqua
October is here and we are watching the mountains turn to a splendid gold as if nature is saying to us, “I have saved the best for last,” even though we know all our seasons are fabulous here in the mountains. We can make the same analogy here at Center for Life Enrichment, as we are coming to the …
Mountains, Moonshine & Cars
The leaves around our area are spectacular and everyone has their favorite viewing spot. Might we suggest another? Sky Valley, Georgia. With an average elevation of 3,500 feet, it’s the highest incorporated city in Georgia and offers residents and visitors alike an abundance of activities. Saturday, October 22, is the date for the Sky Valley Fall Fest and Cruise …
Scouting Up Some Fun
Cub Scouts and their supporters hope you’ll join them for Rotary Bingo at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, October 6, at the Highlands Community Building next door to the Town Ball Park. The Highlands Cub Scout Pack 207 teaches young men honesty, integrity, citizenship, and other skills that will benefit them throughout their entire life. Bring your friends and fill up …
Tee Off for Teens
Every year the Town of Highlands and several of its foremost businesses sponsor a wonderful scholarship golf tourney. It raises funds to benefit dozens of local high school students, making it possible for them to continue to college … and even a master’s degree. Students can qualify for anywhere from $300 to $1,500 with each annual application. Wildcat Cliffs Country …
Leaves Take Their Turn
The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association hosts its 8th Annual Leaf Festival on October 7, 8 and 9, at The Village Green and Commons. This year’s festival expects to welcome more than 100 juried artisans and merchants who fill the beautiful park with fine wares, apparel, art, and all things colorful. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and …
Wellness Festival
Come and experience a taste of all things Natural Health and Wellness at the Holistic Highlands Wellness Festival, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Saturday, October 8, in Highlands Creek Village Plaza at 468 Dillard Road (across from Dusty’s). This is a fun indoor and outdoor celebration and collaboration of local doctors, therapists, healers, teachers, authors, artists, musicians, dancers, raw chocolatiers, …
A Ghoulish Good Time
Who doesn’t look forward to Highlands’ annual celebration of Halloween? Another spectacular leaf season is winding down, and Highlands Downtown Trick or Treat is the perfect way to celebrate fall. This fun-filled, family-friendly celebration, sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Monday, October 31 at 6:00 P.M., and offers fun for everyone. Families look forward to …
Cashiers Quilters
On the Saturday of the Cashiers Leaf Festival, October 8, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM the Cashiers Quilters will exhibit their many quilted articles handcrafted by the members at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. In addition to the items on display there will be a raffle for a lovely quilt made by the group, a boutique with stitchery related creations …
Marsalis Quartet at WCU
Western Carolina University’s Friends of the Arts will present an afternoon of outstanding jazz starring the Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Kurt Elling at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 2. The show will be presented on WCU’s campus at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Marsalis gained critical acclaim as a saxophonist early in his career, and …
A Need for Hospice Care
Forty-five percent of the population on the Plateau, or 3,412 individuals, are age 60 or over. This speaks volumes to the need for medical services tailored to the final years of life, yet there are no hospice inpatient facilities (hospice houses) in the far western region of North Carolina. The closest hospice houses are in Clyde, Flat Rock, and …
