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Dive-in Movies
Summer on the Plateau means rain, rain and more rain. And thunderstorms. The staff at the Highlands Pool takes lightning and thunderstorms very seriously. Even with the roof, lightning can strike the structure, sending electricity through the plumbing and electrical systems and making the water a dangerous place to be. Back in June, their monthly Dive-In Movie …
3rd Annual Barn Dance
With summertime entertainment opportunities abounding in our magical part of the world, lots of us look for combining our fun with doing some good for the children who live in our mountain community. Mountain Youth Charities has the party for you at its Third Annual Barn Dance and Barbecue. Come to the beautiful Sawyer Family Farmstead …
Sweet Sounds of Summer
Listen closely and you can almost hear the last days of summer winding down in the gentle breezes that stir the air with a hint of the approaching autumn. Don’t despair though, because there is still plenty of time to enjoy the sounds of summer during the popular concert series, Groovin’ On the Green, held every Friday night (rain …
A Day in the Country
The fresh air and serenity of the mountains hearkens back to a bygone era, when time moved slower and happiness could be found in the simplest of pleasures. The 2019 Designer Showhouse, titled “A Day in the Country,” departs from the glitz and glamour of last year’s showhouse to focus on those simple pleasures and the things that make the …
Dollars for Scholars
Burlingame Country Club put the fun in “fundraiser” when they started their Designer Purse Bingo five years ago to benefit T. C. Henderson Elementary School in Lake Toxaway. There’s a certain thrill when you fill a row and get to call “Bingo.” Winning a designer purse takes that thrill to an entirely new level. According to past attendees, this event …
The Heart of a Home
On Saturday August 17, join the Laurel Garden Club for their biennial Kitchen Tour. Laurel Garden Club members will greet you at each of the beautiful homes in Highlands Falls Country Club. Tour some of Highlands’ most elegant and state-of-the-art kitchens. Learn about the history of the house and be inspired by the beautiful architecture and intuitive design. Celebrity chefs …
Get Ready to Rise & Shine
The Highlands Community Fund is an ongoing resource dedicated to supporting local non-profits and service organizations. Supported by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and the generosity of sponsors and donors, the Fund supports assistance and environmental conservation groups such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the Literacy Council of Highlands and the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust. Donations are wisely …
Harvest Glory
August is the time to take in Highlands Marketplace in all its harvest glory. You’ll find corn, okra, green beans, peppers, eggplant, (lots of) squash, cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, red and white potatoes, and tomatoes at their peak. But it’s not simply farm-fresh vegetables for sale at the marketplace. You’ll also find flowers, fresh herbs, eggs, and honey. A visit to …
Oh, Yeah. Weekend Music.
There’s so much to see and do in Highlands every weekend that it might be hard to choose, but whatever you do, don’t miss the Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine outdoor concerts. Gather your family, friends and neighbors and head downtown for a truly enjoyable evening of music. The cares of the world will drift away as you …
Get Unstuck with Patty Smith
Author and health coach Patty Smith will offer an “Embracing Life Workshop” at 3:00 P.M. Friday, August 23, at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. “Participants will learn how to develop their own plan for embracing life,” says Smith. “I’ll show how you can get ‘unstuck’ and move toward pursuing your hopes and dreams through a specific plan of health and wellness.” …
High-Tech Comes to Carlton
You may be one of those people who thinks a library is only for checking out books and keeping up with newspapers and magazines. But that’s strictly a view from the 20th century. Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is breaking down all the conventional wisdom about what a library can offer its patrons. For check out, there are sewing/embroidery machines, sergers, …
Cashiers Garden Design School
If you’re ready for a deep dive into the intricacies of envisioning and building a timeless garden, sign up for Cashiers Garden Design School, set for August 8 through 11, and August 9 through 10, at Dovecote Barn, 35 Flashpoint Drive in Cashiers. The August 8 through 11 session is meant for Lifelong Landscape Designers and will be led by …
