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The Hunt for Highlands History

The Hunt for Highlands History

The Hunt for Highlands History

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Who are the people, places and things that have made Highlands the special place that it is now and has been over the years?  What events shaped the history of this wonderful community high in the North Carolina mountains?
Dr. Rada Petric explores the world of back-yard bats (courtesy UNC endeavors).

Dr. Rada Petric explores the world of back-yard bats (courtesy UNC endeavors).

Lecture: ‘Bats in Your Backyard’

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Dr. Rada Petric, Assistant Research Professor and Director of the UNC Institute for the Environment’s Highlands Field Site, will be the guest lecturer next week for the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series.  Her lecture, titled “Bats in Your Backyard,” will take place on Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m.
Put on your dancing shoes, pack a picnic and head out to the Village Greene for the Fireworks Extravaganze, July 3.

Put on your dancing shoes, pack a picnic and head out to the Village Greene for the Fireworks Extravaganze, July 3.

Light up the Plateau

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Celebrate America’s birthday in Cashiers at The Village Green’s annual Fireworks Extravaganza on The Green. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 on The Village Green Commons Lawn. Residents and visitors are invited to dine, play, and dance the night away.
The Volunteer Fair gives residents and visitors to the Plateau an opportunity to connect with the numerous organizations that serve the area.

The Volunteer Fair gives residents and visitors to the Plateau an opportunity to connect with the numerous organizations that serve the area.

Serving others on the Plateau

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Residents and organizations connected at the community building last week for this year’s volunteer fair.
Cashiers library: Patrons worry about the future

Cashiers library: Patrons worry about the future

Cashiers library: Patrons worry about the future

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Fontana Regional Library system has found itself in the center of a Jackson County controversy as the county talks about withdrawing from the regional system. The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is a member of the FRL system.
Carlton Burke showcases a Barred Owl to the audience.

Carlton Burke showcases a Barred Owl to the audience.

Highlands Nature Center kicks off summer series

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Highlands Nature Center is kicking off the summer with a hoot, as their summer series, Nature Center Nights, brought in Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists to showcase one of the region’s most mysterious animals.
Kenda Woodburn showcases some of the flora from the region.

Kenda Woodburn showcases some of the flora from the region.

Summer gardening workshop spearheads sustainability

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
With summer in full swing, a community workshop has emerged at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library called Blue Ridge Garden Quest, led by horticulturalist Kenda Woodburn, who aims to focus on practical gardening skills and environmental awareness.
The second Zahner Lecture will be on June 19 at 6 p.m.

The second Zahner Lecture will be on June 19 at 6 p.m.

Zahner Lecture Series

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Highlands Biological Foundation continues its 2025 Zahner Conservation Lecture Series with an engaging and timely presentation by Tanya Poole, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.  The lecture, titled “Are You BearWise?
Local writers Pippa and Andry Seichrist will introduce their recently-released memoir on Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m.

Local writers Pippa and Andry Seichrist will introduce their recently-released memoir on Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m.

Author Talk at Hudson Library

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Local writers Pippa and Andry Seichrist will introduce their recently-released memoir, My Life Before: A Memoir of a Family Created Through Adoption, on Tuesday,  June 24 at 2 p.m.  at the Hudson Library in Highlands.  Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free program.
Classics in the Park is the centerpiece of the Highlands Motoring Festival happening this weekend at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Classics in the Park is the centerpiece of the Highlands Motoring Festival happening this weekend at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Highlands Motoring Festival rolls into town

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Enthusiasts of classic cars travel to museums all over America to see the best of the best.  On June 14 some of these museums are sending classic cars to Highlands.