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Books & Bites
Hudson Library launches its busy summer season with a pair of events that’ll set the tone for the rest of the year. “A highlight is the first of our annual Books & Bites series, featuring Michelle Gable on Saturday, May 25, at 12:30 PM,” says Branch Librarian Carlyn Morenus. “The Hudson Library Board provides lunch bites at this free event; …
Big Changes at the Bascom
The Bascom has been selected to receive assistance in its long-range planning from the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland. The DeVos Institute, a global leader in training and consultation for cultural organizations, has chosen five arts organizations in rural communities across the United States to receive strategic planning services free of charge. It created this …
A Trip Around the Quilt Block
The Heritage Quilt Trail is an artistic movement with the goal of preserving the history and unique beauty of American quilting. Large panels are painted with real quilt patterns and installed on the side of homes and barns. These quilt blocks can be found in every state, and now, thanks to the descendants of Caroline and Thomas Cabe, the Trail …
Easter on The Green
Easter Weekend in The Village Green features events that celebrate the hope, renewal and joy of the Spring holiday. Cashiers-area churches will once again observe the Stations of the Cross on The Village Green. The ancient tradition of carrying the cross is a way of remembering how Jesus carried his cross to Golgotha. This walking devotional experience with 14 readings …
Fight Dirty
It’s that time of year again… time to fight dirty. Last year North Carolina residents, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the US Forestry Service picked, plucked, procured, and piled roadside trash into scores of recyclable bags, then loaded them onto trucks for a grand total of 245 tons (489,000 pounds). That’s a whole …
Embed Yourself in Nature
Dip your toe into creating a Wellness Garden at the Cashiers Village Green at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 19. Contact me at mpdargan@dargan.com to register for this free, experiential event. This “hands-on” workshop is two hours and designed to help you think spatially and use all the elements of LIFELONG Landscape Design. When I walk around my late winter garden …
Shakespeare for Kids
The Highlands Performing Arts Center’s Youth Theater Program will present “Great Scenes From Shakespeare’s Plays (with Combat)” April 26-28 at The Highlands PAC. This show marks the natural evolution of the Youth Theater – last year, they learned combat techniques and performed a series of vignettes showcasing their new skills, culminating with a raucous sister-slapping scene from “The Taming of …
Clayton Art Festival
Hurray, Hurray – It’s time for Celebrate Clayton! On April 27 and 28, this Georgia mountain town will host its most popular art and fine crafts festival, known simply as Celebrate Clayton. This premier spring event features the Artist Market on Main Street, Live Music at the Rock House, Kid’s Corner in Veteran’s Park, and festival food throughout. North and …
The Joy of Growing Native
It’s inarguable that the Plateau is one of the most beautiful and unique places on earth. That’s because the climate and ecosystem here are unlike any other place, even in the surrounding Southern Appalachian region. The isolated nature and high altitude of the geography, combined with the temperate rainforest climate, creates a diverse ecosystem of animals, insects, and rare plants. …
Fly-Fishing Fun
The Three River Fly Fishing Festival returns on April 25-27, offering anglers from near and far an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of fly fishing, fun and camaraderie. Now in its ninth year, this fundraiser for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund offers men and women of all ages the chance to fish our miles of beautiful streams and rivers, …
Shelby Comin’ Round the Mountain
Highlands Motoring Festival rolls back into town June 6-9 this year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. The highlight of this four-day event is the Cars in the Park classic car show held on Saturday, June 8, at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Organizers expect 125 entrants and more than 2,500 visitors on show day. This show draws …
Sew What
We’re always trying new things and offering new services at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. But I’ll bet you can’t guess what we’ve come up with now. I can hear you already: “So what?” That’s right! How’d you guess? “Sew what?” is really an open-ended question. It turns out you can sew lots of things, thanks to the library’s new policy …
