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Bountiful Blossoms
A beautiful blue mist blankets the mountains. The air is clean and moist. The sun peeks out to focus its spotlight on the Eden below. Mother Nature unfolds her petals and bursts into a wheel of color. The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived, The Bascom’s Mountains in Bloom. The setting for this year’s glorious unveiling is Bowery …
Nature’s Kitchen
Mary Palmer Dargan, local landscape architect and author, is inviting the public to share in nature’s bounty this summer. She’s hosting Nature’s Kitchen, a series of workshops designed to identify and create delightful meals using the plants right under your feet. Participants will discover wild and native plants that are high in nutritional value, beautiful, delicious and free. “My guests …
If Fossils Could Talk
These mountains are old. Some say they are the oldest mountains in the world. Many of us have pondered what it must have been like here a century ago when these thriving mountain communities were just taking shape. But have you ever thought about what these mountains were like even before that? Way before that? On Tuesday, June …
Art & Craft Show
There are plenty of reasons why Highlands is such a cherished summer destination. For some, it’s the exquisite natural beauty or the cool respite from sultry summer temperatures. For others, it’s the unhurried pace of mountain life and the gentle neighborliness of small town life. Another reason is for the fabulous original hand-made creations by regional artisans that you’ll find …
Where the Wild Things Are
The 13th Annual Mountain Wildlife Days is scheduled for July 15 and 16 at the Sapphire Valley Community Center, located three miles east of Cashiers. New Presenter Carlton Burke will headline a program titled “Hunters of the Sky.” Burke is a naturalist and educator who operates Carolina Mountain Naturalists, which specializes in presenting live animal and nature programs. Rob Gudger, …
Good Eats, Good Cause
It’s that time again. Your tummy and taste buds, programmed to remember deliciousness, may have already reminded you about Fishes and Loaves’ Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast, an annual fundraiser that satisfies the hunger of both givers and receivers. The Food Pantry, adjacent to the Community Center in Cashiers, is open Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. A …
Light Up the Night
Carolyn Franz, president of the Friends of Lake Glenville, could not be more excited about the upcoming fireworks on Lake Glenville, set for dusk on Sunday, July 3. This celebration was started many years ago and has since grown to be one of the biggest events the group sponsors. Originally, the Fireworks on Lake Glenville started with friends who …
A Spot of Tea & a Mystery
Readers who enjoy little character pieces set in small Southern towns or cozy mysteries will want to join author Mary Kay Andrews for the Third Annual Author’s Tea at Highlands United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 18, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. If you relish novels set in a Southern venue, you’re probably already familiar with Mrs. Andrews’ works such as …
Trunk Shows at Acorns
The Highlands season doesn’t officially begin until Acorns Boutique at Old Edwards Inn announces their designer trunk show schedule. This year, the shows scheduled in June alone will surpass all your expectations. There will be a total of six shows this month with the first two June 3-5. Planet Clothing will be back with their fabulous, unstructured and extremely flattering …
Take a Bite Out of Decay
You can support the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic at 6:30 P.M., Thursday, June 2, by playing Rotary Bingo at the Highlands Community Building. The evening will feature 15 games with cards costing just $1 each for each game. Of course, the evening will feature Tooth Fairies! Based in Cashiers, the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic provides high-quality restorative and preventative …
Colors on the Green
One of the most colorful events of the summer comes to Cashiers July 12 through the 16, the Cashiers Plein Air Festival. This biennial event is held in support of the Cashiers Village Green. Nationally acclaimed painters from throughout the country set up their easels to capture the beauty of the North Carolina Mountains. Their original art is displayed for viewing …
Concert on the Slopes
Can you imagine anything better than sitting on a mountaintop listening to live music? If that sounds like a great way to spend a summer’s evening, then plan a visit to Sapphire Valley. The Sapphire Valley Resort is located just three miles east of Cashiers on Highway 64. They offer just about any activity you can imagine to keep you …
