The enchanting handmade necklaces on sale at Dusty’s Rhodes Superette (493 Dillard Road in Highlands) are testament to the Plateau’s boundless creative spirit and its generous heart.
Bark, Beer & Barbeque, set for August 17 at The Farm at Old Edwards, is a howling good time and the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society’s main fundraiser. For tickets or more information, call (828) 743-5769.
Rain or shine, August 14 is a beautiful day for running in the 5K Twilight Race, snaking through Highlands. Interested participants can register at highlandstwilightrun.com.
With its Big Hats and Bow Ties Brunch on Kettle Rock, set for Sunday, August 8, Highlands Historical Society resurrects a lovely tradition from a more gracious time. For reservations or more information, email [email protected], or call (828) 787-1050.
Live Music is back on the Village Green! A pair of concerts, August 6 and August 20, will keep the beat going. For more information, go to VillageGreenCashiersNC.com.
The Show Must Go On! Bel Canto returns to the Highlands Performing Arts Center on September 12 with a quartet of stellar performers. This event is always a sellout – mail your contact information to Bel Canto Recital, P.O. Box 2392, Highlands, NC 28741 or call The Bascom at (828) 787-2867.
We’ll bet you didn’t know you had a neighbor that goes by the name Snot Otter. You can learn all about these misunderstood creatures at the virtual Village Nature series presentation at 5:00 P.M. July 29. Check HCLT’s website or Facebook page for a zoom link to this presentation.
The Highlands Biological Foundation celebrates the beauty and mystery that’s the Plateau’s natural heritage with an exclusive Soirée at Faraway, 6:00 P.M. Monday, August 2. For more information about this exquisite fundraising event and to purchase a ticket, call (828) 526-2221.
Raise your glass to the glory of Champagne – it’s the Laurent-Perrier Dinner at The Farm at Old Edwards, Thursday, July 29. For tickets or more information, visit OldEdwardsHospitality.com/ChampagneDinner.
Mountain Wildlife Days at Sapphire Valley Resort, slated for July 16 and 17, is a rare opportunity to meet and understand our furred and feathered neighbors. For information, visit highlandsouthadventures.com or call the Sapphire Resort Community Center at (828) 743-7663.