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Blount to speak at CLE

The Center for Life Enrichment will welcome to Highlands Jeffrey Blount, an Emmy award-winning television news director and accomplished author and scriptwriter.
The town baseball field hasn’t hosted school-based teams in several years, but a group of players and parents are exploring the possibility of bringing a middle school baseball team back at Highlands School.

The town baseball field hasn’t hosted school-based teams in several years, but a group of players and parents are exploring the possibility of bringing a middle school baseball team back at Highlands School.

A new look at the National Pastime

It may soon be time to brush up on the intricacies of the infield fly rule. After years away from the diamond, a group of players and parents have sparked interest in reinvigorating the baseball program at Highlands School.
The Town of Highlands and the Chamber of Commerce continue to negotiate a new lease on the Chamber's office space and visitors center.

The Town of Highlands and the Chamber of Commerce continue to negotiate a new lease on the Chamber's office space and visitors center.

Town board, Chamber continue rent discussion

Could event fees for Chamber of Commerce events come to Highlands? Highlands’ town board met last week and among the discussions about the budget, hardware, and maintenance, the lease issue of Highlands’ Chamber of Commerce brought over 30 minutes of back-and-forth.
Andrew York and David Mattingly will perform an Interlude Concert at First Presbyterian Church on Aug. 2.

Andrew York and David Mattingly will perform an Interlude Concert at First Presbyterian Church on Aug. 2.

Classical guitarists to perform at FPC

The Interlude Concert Series which is sponsored by First Presbyterian Church continues with a concert at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, featuring classical guitarists Andrew York and David Mattingly.
Highlands Festivals, Inc. board members present a check to Friends of Founders Park President, Hank Ross for the benefit of Founders Park. Pictured are Steve Mehder, David Bock, Hank Ross, Debi Bock, and Jack Austin.

Highlands Festivals, Inc. board members present a check to Friends of Founders Park President, Hank Ross for the benefit of Founders Park. Pictured are Steve Mehder, David Bock, Hank Ross, Debi Bock, and Jack Austin.

Highlands Festivals Inc. gives back to Founders Park

Highlands Festivals, Inc. presented a check recently to Friends of Founders Park from proceeds from the Highlands Food and Wine Festival. Highlands Festivals, Inc.
Stubborn Seeds will soon take over the former Bridge at Mill Creek.

Stubborn Seeds will soon take over the former Bridge at Mill Creek.

Stubborn Seeds set to open on 4th Street

Adventurous Highlanders may soon bump elbows with a new eatery sprouting. Stubborn Seeds, a tapas fusion bar, will soon open  at the location previously owned by the Bock family and operating as the Bridge at Mill Creek. Stubborn Seeds has a selection for all taste buds.
High Country Wine and Provisions hosted a ribbon cutting on July 6.

High Country Wine and Provisions hosted a ribbon cutting on July 6.

High Country Wine opens its doors

On Wednesday, July 5, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of High Country Wine and Provisions, owned by California wine maker Guy Davis of Davis Family Vineyards.
History buffs made their way through Highlands Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday as part of the “Walk in the Park” fundraiser hosted by the Highlands Historical Society. Local actors portrayed famous Highlanders from several generations since the town’s founding.

History buffs made their way through Highlands Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday as part of the “Walk in the Park” fundraiser hosted by the Highlands Historical Society. Local actors portrayed famous Highlanders from several generations since the town’s founding.

More than a Walk in the Park

A cemetery is not typically a “cool” place to hang out. And even more rarely is it a place to learn and be entertained.
Representatives from Mountain True made a stop in Highlands on July 12.

Representatives from Mountain True made a stop in Highlands on July 12.

Mountain True shares regional initiatives

Highlands Country Club hosted Mountain True, a non-profit that engages in conservation resource management in western North Carolina, on Wednesday to discuss the organization’s initiatives in the region.