Highlands Rotary, noon, Highlands Community Center, Highlands North Carolina
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Dining Room on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am.
Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., at the Cashiers United Methodist Church, 743-2243 in Cashiers NC
Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist in Cashiers, North Carolina
Movies are free and projected onto an 8 x 10 ft. screen using an LCD projector.
Due to Production Studio guidelines the library may not include movie titles or studio names in its advertising. Please call the library at 526-3031 for title information and length of feature.
Children's films are all rated G or PG. Popcorn will be served; feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
The bridge games are at 1:00 on Wed and Fri at the recreation center. No one should arrive later than 12:45.
The bridge games are at 1:00 on Wed and Fri at the recreation center. No one should arrive later than 12:45.
For Nitrograss, the music is a matter of heart and heritage. Listen to the members of Nitrograss at The Ugly Dog Pub on Wednesday evenings.
Meets the first Monday of each month at the Highlands United Methodist Church. Beginner's lessons are available at noon.
Dues are $1 per meeting. For more information, call Paul Andry at (828) 787-1586, or email pandry1@frontier.com, or call Les Scott at (828) 200-9532, email les.h.scott@gmail.com
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society announces an exciting new fundraising event in Highlands to benefit animal care programs at the CHHS no-kill shelter. It’s the inaugural “Bark, Beer & Bluegrass” sponsored by Old Edwards Inn and Spa, taking place at the enchanting Farm at Old Edwards Inn on Wednesday, August 22nd from 6:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
It is about the time of year that the members of the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, who go South for the winter, get “Spring Fever” and are longing to get to the mountains and get an urge for the taste of sausage and pancakes – “mountain style.” The “world famous” Pancake Breakfasts at Scaly Mountain’s historic old school house will start in May and be every 4th Saturday – May through October. The planning and the work begin in Spring. Susan Bankston is again in charge of this event that brings the community together. Put these 4th Saturday dates on your calendars, so you will not miss any of the Pancake Breakfasts. It will again be held at the Ole’ Scaly School House at 41 Buck Knob Road.
Pancake Breakfasts dates are May 26th, June 23rd, July 28th, August 25th, September 22nd and October 27th. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This class is an introduction to the iPad and iOS 4. Participants will learn how
to set up email, view and transfer photos from your digital camera, set up
slideshows and email photos to friends and family. Also learn how to backup
and keep your iPad updated and running smoothly, configure MobileMe to
protect your iPad from theft and set up and use your Calendar/Contact List/
iPad applications. Other topics covered include: using the Applications store,
using the Map application to find out where you are and/or how to get anywhere
in the world, connecting to your Home WiFi network and downloading and
reading books from the iBook Store.
Instructor: Nigel Sixsmith was born in England and immigrated to the U.S. in the mid
90s, finally ending up in the Highlands/Cashiers area. Nigel has a long history of
teaching computer classes; and since he “saw the light” and switched to Apple, he has
enjoyed imparting his knowledge to beginners of all ages.
Date: Friday, May 18 (this class will be repeated on Fri., Aug 17)
Time: 10:30-3:30 (1 hour lunch break)
Place: Peggy Crosby Center Board Room
Cost: $60 members,
8/11
Eco Tour
Cherokee Trails
Hikers will walk the existing historic trail and explore several other new trails recently constructed on Land Trust properties. You will be in good hands and should see some spring wildflowers on this trip led by Botanist Dr. Gary Wein and Herpetologist Kyle Pursel. This moderate hike begins at 10:00 am and should be done by 1:30 pm. New friends may join for $35 which includes this outing, lunch and a HCLT membership! HCLT members are invited to attend for a $5 donation to help cover the cost of lunch. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (828) 526-1111 or emailing Julie.hitrust@earthlink.net.
Be sure to mark your calendar for these other fun Eco Tours: May 19 Birding with the Audubon, July 20 Ridges of Cedar Knob, August 11 Cherokee Trails, Sept 20 Timber Ridge, September 26 Elk Excursion and October 13 Rock Mountain.
Those splashy Busby Berkeley musicals of the 1930s are given their due when the playhouse opens “Dames at Sea,” July 26th-August 19th. It’s probably not coincidental that the plot could have been lifted from a half-dozen Dick Powell-Ruby Keeler extravaganzas: Ruby, a tap dancer from Utah, and Dick, a songwriting sailor(!), somehow end up working on a Broadway musical together. When the theater is shuttered, the plucky duo manage to get the show staged on a destroyer. “Dames at Sea” is a loving Valentine to those musicals from long ago – stuffed with rat-a-tat-tat snappy dialogue, knowing asides, and small-scale versions of those cast-of-hundreds dance numbers.
The Playhouse closes out its season with the arrival of Lindsey Alley, August 31st-September 3rd. Arising from her own experiences in the Entertainment Industry (including a childhood stint as a Mousketeer in the 1990s revival of “The Mickey Mouse Club”) and working with some of its most famous players, her one-woman show “Lindsey Who?” is what happens when show tunes and stand-up collide. Lindsey is single-handedly reinventing the great American club act. As a vocalist, she knows her way around a song – be it pop, original, or that standard you’re dying to hear one more time. And if that isn’t enough, she holds it all together with personal stories that most people would be too embarrassed to tell. In a memorable evening of belting and belly laughs, Lindsey lets it all hang out, which prompts her mother’s unsolicited stock apology, “I tried. I tried and I failed.”
Highland’s Relay For Life co chairs Mike Murphy and Debbie Grossman and the Planning Committee are hard at work on plans for the 2012 Relay, slated for August 17th at the Highlands Recreation Park.
So for the 2012 season, the Highlands Farmers Market will now be held every Saturday 8:00 a.m. – noon, June through October rain or shine in a new location – The Highlands School.
Join your friends from Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green for their August Village Nature Series presentation: a free community event. On Tuesday, August 28th at 7pm at the Village Green in Cashiers, Lee Knight will present “Before Bluegrass- Ancient and Old-Time Music of the Southern Appalachians” Come enjoy the music! No reservations are necessary but to learn more visit www.hicashlt.org or call your Land Trust at (828) 526-1111.
Sweettreats and it's all day not from 5-9pm.It will continue every Thursday until Aug.17th."HOPE FLOATS" fundraiser from "Just For You Team"
www.relayforlife.org/highlands
BARK FOR LIFE Saturday, August 4th 9am-Noon Highlands Dog Park (behind the Rec Park). A fun event for dogs and their owners. A true version of Relay, but for the dogs!! Check back for more details as the event gets closer. After party for adults and dogs - Noon - Fressers Eatery at Helen's Barn - outside deck.
SURVIVOR DINNER Tuesday, August 7th 6pm Highlands First Presbyterian Church, Coleman Hall. Please join us for a great meal, entertainment, and inspirational speaker. All survivors will receive a goody bag. For more information, please contact Karen Dunn at karenccp@aol.com.
Team Captain's Appreciation Bank Night
All Teams meet at 6pm to pick up shirts.
Refreshments will be served.
Relay For Life Of Highlands Auction
Items donated by local merchants.All proceeds benefit Relay For Life of Highlands.
Refreshments will be served
The Linden String Quartet will stage a free concert at Buck’s Café in Cashiers (at the Crossroads) at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1st. Bach at Buck’s is as natural a combination as, well, rich coffee and warm, mellow notes.
Steve Wohlrab performs at the Wine Garden Saturdays and Sundays through October
The GCAMA organized popular concert series continues on selected Friday evenings. The schedule is:
June 1 Hurricane Creek
June 8 Honeycutters
The Mountain Film Festival and Groovin’ on the Hillside
Sponsored By Cashiers Village Council and GCAMA
Sat. June 9t Zorki & Friends
The Mountain Film Festival and Groovin’ on the Hillside
Sponsored By Cashiers Village Council and GCAMA
June 15 Rafe Hollister
June 22 Von Grey
July 6th Velvet Truckstop
July 13 One Leg Up
July 27 Leigh Glass & The Hazards
Aug 10 Hurricane Creek
Aug 17th Aaron Lefalce
Aug 31 Angela Reign
Concerts begin at 6:30
Contact (828) 743-2004 or(828)743-5858
2 Aug.
3pm-5pm
Moss Workshop with Annie Martin
Part of the Think About Thursdays series by the Highlands Biological Foundation
Please register in advance
Location: T.B.D. (upon registration)
Contact: 526-2221; highlandsbiological.org
7pm
Natural History of the Southern Appalachians with Dan Pittillo, WCU
Part of the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series by the Highlands Biological Foundation
Location: Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
Contact: 526-2221; highlandsbiological.org
9 Aug.
7pm
Highlands Fungi: The good, the bad, and the deadly, with Andrew Methven, EIU
Part of the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series by the Highlands Biological Foundation
Location: Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
Contact: 526-2221; highlandsbiological.org
16 Aug.
7pm
Eastern Cougar: Their ecological importance and prospects for recovery in the southeast; with Ron Sutherland, Conservation Scientist at Wildlands Network
Part of the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series by the Highlands Biological Foundation
Location: Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
Contact: 526-2221; highlandsbiological.org
23 Aug.
7pm
Biodiversity of the Southern Appalachians: Learning outside of the classroom, with Karen Kandl, Associate Director of Highlands Biological Station
Part of the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series by the Highlands Biological Foundation
Location: Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
Contact: 526-2221; highlandsbiological.org
30 Aug.
7pm
Nocturnal Adaptations of Plants and Animals; with Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, Brevard College
Part of the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series by the Highlands Biological Foundation
Location: Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road)
Contact: 526-2221; highlandsbiological.org
DANCE CAMP The camp is a one week session, concluding with a free performance for family, friends and thecommunity. This new course will serve as an intensive dance class for different levels. Classes run from July 30th-August 3rd with a performance on August 4th. Class times are 9:00 am to 11:30 for beginners and from 12:30 to 3:00 for intermediate and advanced students.
For more information call (828)526-2695 or go to highlandsplayhouse.org.
Cost is $100 per student.
Alex Matisse: Ometto
May 12 - October 21
Campus
This installation of large ceramic vessels will be the signature work on The Bascom campus in 2012.
“In Italy, the word Ometto, meaning ‘little man’, is used to describe rock cairns that lead the way on hiking trails above the tree line, marking the path through barren landscapes. My own Ometti have a human quality with a large but unimposing stature, a defined head and broad shoulders...
The pots in the exhibition originate from the tradition of salt-glazed stoneware grave markers that were made in abundance in the counties of the eastern Piedmont of North Carolina...This project is my first step out of the comfort and familiarity of utility and defined function. But like all of my work, the Ometto project remains an exercise in repetition, refinement, and restraint.”
“The Ometti will convene on the front lawn of The Bascom, holding vigil for a few months, before being marshaled into the world to take up their posts.” Alex Matisse
Tim Curtis: Suspended
May 26 - August 26
Loft Gallery
This large-scale kinetic sculpture of suspended ceramic discs that are mounted and hung from the ceiling provides gentle, undulating, invisible waves. This movement in the room provides a tangible experience with the art installation as opposed to just viewing a single work of art. The specific source of light, the background it is held in, and the magnitude of the art, creates an environment that is unlike any other. An exciting nontraditional exhibition, provides elements inclusive of the experience that the artist can use to invite the viewer in and this artist includes the viewer as writer and image maker.
Kilwin's will donate a portion of proceeds from purchase of an Ice Cream Float Tuesday's from 5-9pm and will continue every Tuesday until Aug 17th."HOPE FLOATS", fundraiser from "Just For You Team" www.relayforlife.org/highlands
Friday-Monday, July 27-30
The Eroica Trio - “Solo” – “Solo Showcase of
Erika Nickrenz, Susie Park, Sara Sant’Ambrogio” – Ravel, Franck and more
The Eroica Trio-“A La Carte” – Audience choice
Friday-Monday, July 27-30
The Eroica Trio - “Solo” – “Solo Showcase of
Erika Nickrenz, Susie Park, Sara Sant’Ambrogio” – Ravel, Franck and more
The Eroica Trio-“A La Carte” – Audience choice
Friday-Monday, August 3-6 “The French Connection”
Bertrand Giraud, piano; Linden String Quartet; Edoardo Catemario, guitar
Francaix, Debussy, Franck, Boccherini, Castlenuovo-Tedesco, Beethoven
Friday-Monday, August 3-6 “The French Connection”
Bertrand Giraud, piano; Linden String Quartet; Edoardo Catemario, guitar
Francaix, Debussy, Franck, Boccherini, Castlenuovo-Tedesco, Beethoven
Friday-Monday, August 3-6 “The French Connection”
Bertrand Giraud, piano; Linden String Quartet; Edoardo Catemario, guitar
Francaix, Debussy, Franck, Boccherini, Castlenuovo-Tedesco, Beethoven
Friday-Monday, August 3-6 “The French Connection”
Bertrand Giraud, piano; Linden String Quartet; Edoardo Catemario, guitar
Francaix, Debussy, Franck, Boccherini, Castlenuovo-Tedesco, Beethoven
Friday/Saturday, August 10-11
Linden String Quartet; Attacca String Quartet
“Battle of the Bands Returns”
Friday/Saturday, August 10-11
Linden String Quartet; Attacca String Quartet
“Battle of the Bands Returns”
Final Gala Concert and Dinner: Sunday, August 12
THE FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Linden Quartet; Attacca Quartet; Christopher Martin, trumpet;
Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup, harp; Timothy Albrecht, harpsichord;
Eugene Izotov, oboe; Lea Kibler, flute; Joe McFadden, bass;
Chris Pulgram, Eun-Sun Lee and Margeaux Maloney, violins
Bach, Saint-Saens, “Vivaldi Four Seasons”
Open 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5
Fully furnished 3 bedroom Highlands Cottage
Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the third annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Cashiers gets underway with teams of residents gathering at a new location, the Village Commons in Cashiers on Friday, August 3rd, at 7:00 p.m.
R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County will stage a fundraiser July 29th at the breathtaking home of prominent Highlands and Houston interior designer Tony Raffa and his partner Scott Allbee.
The Highlands Historical Society’s Museum is open each Friday and Saturday from Memorial Day through October 31
From 10 a.m. -4 pm featuring exhibits of prominent early Highlanders. The Frank Cook Gallery features photographs of renowned
Asian photographer, George Masa, who chronicled the terrain from Highlands to Asheville throughout the Blue Ridge.
Learn about Bug Hill, Helen’s Barn, Professor Harbison and other tidbits of Highlands history. Search your family tree
Using the HHS database. Take a guided Tour of the oldest home within the Town limits. Call 787-1050 for more info.
The museum is also open on Sundays from 1 - 4 pm.
BARK FOR LIFE Saturday, August 4th 9am-Noon Highlands Dog Park (behind the Rec Park). A fun event for dogs and their owners. A true version of Relay, but for the dogs!! Check back for more details as the event gets closer. After party for adults and dogs - Noon - Fressers Eatery at Helen's Barn - outside deck.
GIANT YARD SALE Saturday, August 4th 9am-2pm First Citizens Bank (across the street from the Highlands Rec Park). For more information, please contact Betty Fisher with the Just for You team at donandbetty9126@frontier.com.
SOFTBALL FOR A CURE TOURNAMENT Friday, August 10th CO-ED teams.at Buck Creek Little League field. Team registration fee - $100. Saturday, August 11th Mens teams at Highlands Town Field. Team registration fee - $150. Double Elimination Tournaments. $1 Homeruns. Concessions will be served, including $5 hamburger plates. For more information contact Justyne Reese at towlite@gmail.com.
DANCE FOR LIFE Saturday, August 11th 7pm-11pm Highlands Community Building (next door to softball field). DJ, snacks, and a great time for all ages (music targeted at 15 and older after 9pm). $5 admission plus donations. For more information contact Mike Murphy at epjmcm@hotmail.com or 828-526-1841 .
PUTT PUTT FOR LIFE Saturday, August 25th 9am-11am Highlands Fall Country Club. Come enjoy championship quality putt putt golf in Highlands! Special Fred Gehrish designed 18 hole putt putt course on the Croquet Field at HFCC. Cost is $20 and prizes for kids, teenager, and adult categories. For more information contact Mike Murphy at epjmcm@hotmail.com or 828-526-1841 . Bring your own putter if you have one. Putters will be available for use.
The Highlands Historical Society’s Museum is open each Friday and Saturday from Memorial Day through October 31
From 10 a.m. -4 pm featuring exhibits of prominent early Highlanders. The Frank Cook Gallery features photographs of renowned
Asian photographer, George Masa, who chronicled the terrain from Highlands to Asheville throughout the Blue Ridge.
Learn about Bug Hill, Helen’s Barn, Professor Harbison and other tidbits of Highlands history. Search your family tree
Using the HHS database. Take a guided Tour of the oldest home within the Town limits. Call 787-1050 for more info.
The museum is also open on Sundays from 1 - 4 pm.
The Highlands Historical Society’s Museum is open each Friday and Saturday from Memorial Day through October 31
From 10 a.m. -4 pm featuring exhibits of prominent early Highlanders. The Frank Cook Gallery features photographs of renowned
Asian photographer, George Masa, who chronicled the terrain from Highlands to Asheville throughout the Blue Ridge.
Learn about Bug Hill, Helen’s Barn, Professor Harbison and other tidbits of Highlands history. Search your family tree
Using the HHS database. Take a guided Tour of the oldest home within the Town limits. Call 787-1050 for more info.
The museum is also open on Sundays from 1 - 4 pm.
Tuesday, August 14th, 7:00 pm
The Landsharks presents BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE
are you afraid of having too much fun?? The Landsharks perform a Non-Stop show of your favorite Beach Boys songs including Good Vibrations, Kokomo, Little Deuce Coupe, Surfer Girl, California Girls, Rock 'N Roll Music, Surfin' Safari, I Get Around, Wipe Out, Sloop John B, California Dreamin', and more! This Beach Boys Tribute Band is the most FUN FUN FUN you can have on land OR on water!
Held on the main Ski Slope directly behind the Sapphire Valley Community Center. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy these great shows under the Carolina skies!
Call the Community Center for tickets. 828.743.7663
If you buy a season pass for $60.00 you get to see all the shows and the fourth show is FREE!!
Bascom Community Knitters meet every Saturday through November 24 on the Terrace at The Bascom.
July 18 – 2:00 pm. A southern society girl, returns to Mississippi from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives and their small town upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families.
Aug 15 – 2:00 pm. After inheriting the throne following his brother’s abdication, King George VI hires a speaking coach to help him with a stuttering problem so he can confidently lead his kingdom.
The Hen House of Highlands has won a regional reputation for its magnificent pottery collection.
Owners Lloyd and Deb Wagoner scour the countryside in their quest to find talented potters and ceramicists. The Wagoners’ personal approach to meeting and supporting their artisans has allowed them to develop deep friendships over the years.
This August, one of those friendships will benefit the public. The Hen House of Highlands will host a visit by Seagrove, North Carolina, potters Paul and Sheila Allred Ray on Friday and Saturday, August 24th and 25th.
Robert Rothchild Farms Gourmet Foods – Sampling Demo Saturday, AUGUST 11 10:00AM- 4:30PM
Sallies Greatest Herbal Jams – Saturday AUGUST 11 10:00AM – 4:30PM Sampling, tasting and recipe.
Green Carpet Premiere: The upcoming Green Carpet Premiere on August 22nd is our largest fundraiser of the year. The evening promises to be a fun one full of champagne, yummy food, silent auction surprises and the hilarious “Fox on the Fairway”, performed by the Highlands-Cashiers players. Tickets are just $75 in advance, or consider a sponsorship ranging from $250 to $2,500. For more details, call the Literacy Council at (828) 526-0863 or look for our ad in this edition of the Laurel Magazine.
HIghlands United Methodist Church will stage tours of a trio of exquisite homes, July 21st, July 28th, and August 4th.
The 2012 Showhouse is a 10,000-square-foot masterpiece with long-range mountain views located on a four-acre tract in the Pinchot Community, a scant mile and a half north of downtown Cashiers. The home, built in 2004, has six bedrooms with six full and two half baths, along with activity rooms and every amenity imaginable for luxurious mountain living.
The summer season of weekly Interlude concerts will begin on July 11th. The series is in its 14th season. The free concerts are sponsored by First Presbyterian Church and the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, and are held on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Dress is casual.
“Interlude” concerts began when Rev. Hunter Coleman of First Presbyterian Church and Father Mike Jones of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, decided to create a new ministry for Highlands. The concerts provide a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life – a time to meditate, relax, and enjoy a variety of music. Visitors to Highlands are especially invited to join our members and friends at these mini concerts. This year’s lineup includes the following:
July 11th – Trey Clegg, organist – Presbyterian Church;
July 18th – Mary Price, piano – Episcopal Church;
July 25th – Mountain Faith Bluegrass Group – Presbyterian Church;
August 1st – Robert Henry, piano – Episcopal Church;
August 8th – Georgia State University Vocal Concert – Presbyterian Church;
August 15th – Bryce Westervelt, tenor – Episcopal Church;
August 29th – Brad Richie, cello – Episcopal Church.
When: July 12th-Aug12th
Where: The Bascom
What: V is for Vase
Regional Artist will share their interpretation of the "Vase" through various materials in the exhibition. Admission is free.
Mah Jong games will be held, open to the public, at the Albert Carlton Cashiers- Community Library every Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Friends of the Albert Carlton Cashiers-Community Library
Cinema Buffs
2012 Movie Schedule
Movies will begin at 4:00pm, unless otherwise noted. Films were selected for their movie review value. Discussion opportunities will be available before and after the film.
Olympics in London
August 16 Chariots of Fire
August 30 The King’s Speech
Back to School
September 6 Cheaters
September 20 Stand and Deliver
Halloween
October 11 The Village
October 25 The Shining (7:30pm)
Friends of the Albert Carlton Cashiers-Community Library
Cinema Buffs
2012 Movie Schedule
Movies will begin at 4:00pm, unless otherwise noted. Films were selected for their movie review value. Discussion opportunities will be available before and after the film.
Olympics in London
August 30 The King’s Speech
Back to School
September 6 Cheaters
September 20 Stand and Deliver
Halloween
October 11 The Village
October 25 The Shining (7:30pm)
AUDITIONS
for
PLAYFEST II
fully staged readings of eight of the best 10-minute plays from around the country
Many of these works are from prize-winning playwrights and offer wonderful parts for both male and female actors from 20 through their 70s.
They are:
MARTIN'S DILEMMA by David M. Sirois of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
CRISIS LINE by Dan Borengasser of Springdale, Az
A CHANGE OF PLANS by Dennis Jones of Powhatan, Va
MISSED CONNECTIONS by Marj O'Neill Butler of Miami Beach, Fl
SCRIPTED and MISFORTUNE by Mark H. Levine of Pasadena, Ca
AN ANSWER TO THEIR PRAYERS by Hank Kimmel of Atlanta, Ga
FOREVER YOUNG by Mary Unterbrink of Deerfield Beach, Fl
WHEN: Monday, August 13 at 1:00pm and again at 6:30pm
WHERE: The meeting room of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Library
NEEDED: male and female actors aged 20-70s
PERFORMANCE DATE: Saturday, Sept. 15th at 7:00pm
REHEARSAL DATES: To be determined after casting
For more information or to receive advance copies of scripts for auditioning, please contact Ellen at waco444@gmail.com or at 828-743-1802.
Right before the show opens, the theature is sold and the actors need to find a new venue. Luckily, they are able to perfrom their show on a ship docked in the local port. Call The Highlands Playhouse for tickets at 828-526-2695
August 3rd and 4th Lewis Brothers (Americana rock)
August 11th Corbit Brothers (Souther rock)
DANCE WITH THE CURRENTS OF LIFE
with Cat McCarthy
AUGUST 23 & 25, 2012
at Yoga Highlands, NC
1.5 hour
CLASS Thursday, August 23 5:30 to 7:00pm $ 20
3 hour
WORKSHOP Saturday, August 25 9:30am to 12:30 $ 45
464 CAROLINA WAY
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
FOR FULL SCHEDULE
YOGAHIGHLANDS.COM
PRE-REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE A
SPACE, FOR ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS
CALL ASHBY at 828-526-8880 FOR MORE
DETAILS & DEPOSIT INFO. ~ NAMASTE ~
YOGA is a practice of becoming skillful in cavorting with the currents of life,
being a follower and a leader simultaneously.
National yoga teacher and Emmy-nominated filmmaker,
Cat McCarthy is based in New York City and her hometown
of New Orleans, and loves to visit her family in Cashiers,
NC during the summer. She holds teaching certifications in
both Anusara and Kripalu Yoga and has studied extensively
within the philosophical tradition of Rajanaka Yoga.
Cat enjoys the teachings that focus on alignment while
approaching the yogic journey with a soft, open heart
and a sense of humor. Her love of precise therapeutic
yoga balanced with her playful approach, makes learning
accessible and fun for all. Join in on the dance!
DANCE WITH THE CURRENTS OF LIFE
with Cat McCarthy
AUGUST 23 & 25, 2012
at Yoga Highlands, NC
1.5 hour
CLASS Thursday, August 23 5:30 to 7:00pm $ 20
3 hour
WORKSHOP Saturday, August 25 9:30am to 12:30 $ 45
464 CAROLINA WAY
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
FOR FULL SCHEDULE
YOGAHIGHLANDS.COM
PRE-REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE A
SPACE, FOR ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS
CALL ASHBY at 828-526-8880 FOR MORE
DETAILS & DEPOSIT INFO. ~ NAMASTE ~
YOGA is a practice of becoming skillful in cavorting with the currents of life,
being a follower and a leader simultaneously.
National yoga teacher and Emmy-nominated filmmaker,
Cat McCarthy is based in New York City and her hometown
of New Orleans, and loves to visit her family in Cashiers,
NC during the summer. She holds teaching certifications in
both Anusara and Kripalu Yoga and has studied extensively
within the philosophical tradition of Rajanaka Yoga.
Cat enjoys the teachings that focus on alignment while
approaching the yogic journey with a soft, open heart
and a sense of humor. Her love of precise therapeutic
yoga balanced with her playful approach, makes learning
accessible and fun for all. Join in on the dance!
The Cashiers Valley Rotary Club will present the 2012 Cashiers Arts and Crafts Fair with more than 70 artists and artisans coming to the Cashiers Village Green on September 1st and 2nd. The show will run from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. The admission price is still $3.00.
Talent abounds in these mountains, and Labor Day weekend presents a great opportunity to see much of it on display at the Village Square Art and Craft Show in downtown Highlands on September 1st and 2nd. This family event has something for everyone, including live music, food, and demonstrations.
Friends and neighbors in the Cashiers-Highlands area will be on stage at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library on Thursday, August 23rd, to read their favorite poems and to share their reasons for enjoying them.
The Highlands Community Child Development Center (HCCDC) hosts acclaimed pianist/organist, Randall Atcheson in its annual fund-raiser at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands on Saturday, September 1st at 4:00 p.m.
This year’s Members Challenge entitled, Couples, promises to be an exhibit beyond com-pair. Members are asked to interpret couples: rhythm and blues, salt and pepper, twins, double takes, comedy and tragedy. The Bascom is pairing up with the Highlands/Cashiers Hospital and their Healing Arts Project. The free public reception is on August 18th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The show runs through October 14th.
Get your tickets early. This is a show you won’t want to miss. The show will run August 23rd through the 26th and again August 30th through September 2nd. For tickets call the box office at (828) 526-8084 or visit the website at www.highlandscashiersplayers.org.
Get your tickets early. This is a show you won’t want to miss. The show will run August 23rd through the 26th and again August 30th through September 2nd. For tickets call the box office at (828) 526-8084 or visit the website at www.highlandscashiersplayers.org.
The Georgia State University School of Music will offer a concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Highlands at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8th. The performance will feature School of Music students Maria Valdes, soprano; and Serafina Furgiuele, mezzo-soprano’ accompanied by pianist Rolando Salazar, as well as a violinist.
Debbie Grossman, owner of Fressers Eatery, has a brand new recipe and she is more than willing to share it. Start with one serving of mouth-watering cuisine. Add a dollop of down home delight. Spice it up with the fine blue grass pickin’ of the WellStrung Band, and you have a generous helping of all the things that make life worth living. You can experience this free-with-dinner three-course event August 1st and 30th at Fressers Eatery.
The Middle East is generally seen as synonymous with Islam. Often excluded from most
American and Arab accounts of the region, Christians have been an integral part of the
histories and societies of the region from the inception of Christianity down to our day.
This course will tell the story of the Eastern Christian communities from the 19th century
to the present and will present them as vital bridges between the region and the West.
Among the topics covered will be the arrival of Western missionaries and their interaction
with local Middle Eastern Christians; the rise of secular nationalism and modern political
ideas and the central roles of Christian intellectuals in these movements, and finally the
role and status of Christians as minorities in predominantly Muslim states.
Presenter: Dr. Akram Khater is Professor of History at North Carolina State University, Director of Middle East Studies Program and Director of the Khayrallah Program for Lebanese-American Studies. A native of Lebanon, he earned Ph.D. degrees in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and University of California, Berkeley, respectively. His books include Inventing Home: Emigration, Gender and the Making of a Lebanese Middle Class, 1861-1921, and A History of the Middle East: A Sourcebook for the History of the Middle East and North Africa, and Embracing the Divine: Passion and Politics in the Christian Middle East. Currently he is producing a PBS documentary on the history of the Lebanese community in North Carolina.
Date: Tuesday, August 7
Time: 10:00-12:00
Place: Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)
Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members
Facilitator: Lynn DeVille
Seven years ago, Dollie Swanson moved to Highlands and purchased property
where she could design and develop her garden. This wonderful garden is
now one of the most spectacular in the Highlands area. This class will take
place in her garden where she can identify and describe all the plant materials
that grow well on the shady Highlands plateau. Bring a note pad.
Presenter: Dollie Swanson, an Atlanta native, comes from a gardening family and njoys growing dwarf conifers. Her grandmother helped form The Garden Club of eorgia. Besides developing her own garden she has helped many in Highlands and tlanta with their garden design. Dollie has served on the Horticulture Committee for he Southeastern Flower Show and the Bascom Flower Show. She also is a judge for the arden Club of America. No picture available.
Date: Wednesday, August 8
Time: 4:00-6:00
Place: Private Home
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: John Newsome
Although he was Pope for only five years, Sixtus V developed a plan that served not only to guide the growth of Rome for three hundred years but established precedents that would continue to influence the design of cities throughout the western world. With a unique combination of monuments, perspective space and public infrastructure, Sixtus appropriated and reinterpreted fragments of the ancient world as elements within a new order of space and movement in a Counter Reformation Rome. From Paris to Washington, D.C. and from London to Chicago, Sixtus’ plan would continue to influence the development of cities well into the Twentieth Century.
Presenter: Douglas Allen is Professor and Senior Associate Dean of the College of Architecture at Georgia Tech where he teaches site construction and courses on the history of the city as a collective work of architecture. His interest in the Roman world and in classical civilization originated many years ago with the realization that any discussion of the history of the city could not proceed without an understanding of the profound debt owed to the ancient Mediterranean culture.
TURKEY TODAY: From Ataturk to Erdogan
When the Republic of Turkey was established in 1923, Kemal Ataturk made dramatic
changes to set the new country on the road to becoming a modern, secular state.
Looking toward Europe as the definition of power and modernity, the new state
relinquished many of its previous ties to the former Ottoman territories in the Middle East.
Today’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks to renew Turkey’s ties with the Middle
East, offering his services as a mediator, interposing Turkey in the struggle over Gaza and
weighing in against his former Syrian ally’s human rights violations. At the same time,
Erdogan continues Turkey’s efforts to join the European Union. Shields will explore Turkey’s
emerging status within its historical context.
Presenter: Sarah Shields, Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professor in the History Department at UNC-Chapel Hill, teaches courses on the modern Middle East, the history of Iraq, the Arab-Israeli conflict and the development and consequences of nationalism and borders in the region. Her new book, Fezzes in the River: Identity Politics and European Diplomacy in the Middle East on the Eve of World War II is a social and diplomatic history of the contest between France and Turkey over the Sanjak of Alexandretta (1936–1940). She is currently researching the long-term impact of the League of Nations on the Middle East.
Date: Tuesday, August 14
Time: 10:00-12:00
Place: Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)
Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members
Facilitator: Lynn DeVille
SEX, DRUGS and CHOCOLATE:
The Role of Pollinators in Rocking our World
This talk focuses on the complex biological relationship between the tiny chocolate
midge and the Cocoa tree as its obligate pollinator. Lecture will cover the social history
of chocolate as a sacred drink and currency in the Mayan and Aztec civilizations, its
introduction and uses in 17th century Europe and current production issues and problems
in Africa and elsewhere. Also discussed will be the serious problems surrounding the honey
bee and native bees as they impact food production in the US.
Presenter: Kefyn Catley, Ph.D. is Professor of Biology and Secondary Science Education Program Coordinator at Western Carolina University. He received his Ph.D. in Anthropod Systematics from Cornell University and has worked as a Research Scientist at the American Museum of Natural History, studying the evolutionary biology of spiders.
Date: Wednesday, August 15
Time: 10:00-12:00
Place: Performing Arts Center
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Bill Hartman
AN AFTERNOON IN THE VINEYARDS
Join us on the Mountain Fresh screened porch for an interesting and informative class learning how fully to enjoy several varieties of wine being produced today. This structured wine tasting will discuss how to buy, serve, and, most importantly, enjoy wine. We will taste more than a dozen wines from all over the world and at every price point. Both red and white wines will be featured. Participants will leave with a basic understanding of several varietals allowing them to discern what they like (and don’t like) about different types of wine and, in turn, gain a greater pleasure of the entire process.
Participants must be over 21.
Presenter: JT Fields left the corporate world of IT consulting over 5 years ago to fulfill his dream of owning a restaurant and working in the hospitality industry. As the wine steward and co-owner of Mountain Fresh Grocery, JT is transforming his grocery store into a gathering place for locals and tourists to shop, dine, taste wine and socialize in a relaxed environment. His slogan is also his mission statement, “Building community through good food and good wine”.
Dates: Wednesday, August 15
Time: 3:30 - 5:30
Place: Mountain Fresh Grocery
Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members
Limit: 35 Facilitators: Bruce and Trisha Roellke
When: August 7th-10th 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Highlands Nature Center
What: WOW! A World Of Wonder
Ages 4-6, Cost $55 per child. The natural world is an amazing place! Have fun and learn as we play nature games, hike through the woods, search for critters, and explore the pond and stream. Who knows what interesting things we'll discover. Call 828-526-2623
When: August 11th 10am
Where: Highlands Rec Park Gym
What: Bean Bag Toss Tournament (CornHole)
Three Game Guarantee. All proceeds go to Relay For Life of Highlands Cedar Creek Baptist Church team. Practice starts at 10am, tournament starts at 12pm. $10 team entry fee...$5 single entry fee. Hot Dog Plate $5 (includes hot dog, drink, and chips. Please call Emily Chastain to register at 828-526-9716.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY – AUGUST 2012
Wednesday, August 8 – Audubon Society movie about competitive bird watching. 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 14 – “The Lady & the Old Timers” classic country, oldies & gospel music. 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15 – Recently released movie about King George VI. 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21 – Deanna Klingel. Author talk, book signing & Vietnamese cuisine. 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 23 – Michael Hardy. Lecturer on Civil War in Western North Carolina. 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28 – Gary Carden, author, playwright & storyteller presents his new play, “The Outlander”. 4:00 p.m.
Come and listen to the stories at the Story Swap on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 7:30 pm, at the Ugly Dog Pub at 294 S. Fourth St. in Highlands. If you have a 3-7 minute story to tell or read, call 369-1927. Aug theme-Summer Fun, Sept.-Bear stories, Pre-registration is required.
DIGITAL PICTURES 101: Picasa I
In this beginners class participants will download Picasa (a free program) to
their computer and learn how to transfer pictures from the digital camera to
computer. They will also learn how to organize photos, print photos, create a
slideshow and personalize their desktop. Bring a camera and a card reader with
USB connectivity or USB cord for downloading pictures. If you cannot bring
a camera, we will have pictures to work with in class. Computers will be available
or you may bring your laptop. (Basic knowledge of computer use is
prerequisite).
Instructor: Bob Sutton retired from Bellsouth/ATT where e was on the DSL Network staff involved with advanced
technologies. Since retiring he has taught various aspects of computer and photography to the Highlands community
Date: Tuesday, August 21
Time: 10:00–12:00
Place: Peggy Crosby Center Board Room
Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members
Limit: 12 Facilitator: Cookie Perino
TAKING BETTER PICTURES WITH YOUR DIGITAL
CAMERA
This class and field trip will demonstrate some tips for better photographs.
There’s a lot more to taking pictures than just pointing and shooting. If your
photos aren’t turning out the way you want them to
this class is for you. Photography is an art and you
will learn the basics of how to take great pictures along
with excellent tips for those trickier shots.
Instructor: Bob Sutton retired from Bellsouth/ATT where
he was on the DSL Network staff involved with advanced
technologies. Since retiring he has taught various aspects
of computer and photography to the Highlands community
COMPUTER 101: Basic Skills
Are you new to using computers? Do you wonder what people mean when
they say Windows, Apps, hard drive, USB, etc.? Perhaps you would just like to
know more about how computers work. When it comes to learning today’s
technology, Computer 101 has all the basic concepts covered. Bring your
notepad and questions. This will be a demonstration and you do not need to
bring a computer.
Instructor: Bob Sutton retired from Bellsouth/ATT where e was on the DSL Network staff involved with advanced echnologies. Since retiring he has taught various aspects f computer and photography to the Highlands community.
Dates: Thursday, August 16
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Place: Peggy Crosby Center Board Room
Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members
Limit: 12 Facilitator: Mary Jo Askew
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS: The Silent Killer
What medical disorder affects over two million Americans and leads to over
300,000 deaths per year in the U.S., more than breast cancer, AIDS and motor
vehicle accidents combined? What medical disorder led to the deaths of General
George Patton, NBC reporter David Bloom and NFL football great Derrick
Thomas, among many others? What medical disorder led to the hospitalizations
of Richard Nixon, Dan Quayle and Dick Cheney, while serving in office at the
White House? It’s called “DVT”. Please join us as we explore this mysterious
and deadly disorder, from the causes to methods of diagnosis and treatment,
to possible prevention.
Presenter: Michael S. Oleksyk, M.D., a part time Highlands resident, is a Board Certified Internist from Pensacola, FL, where he is a Hospitalist and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Baptist Health Care, Inc. He received his M.D. from Wright State University School of Medicine. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at F.S.U. College of Medicine.
Dates: Friday, August 17
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Place: Highlands Cashiers Hospital - Jane Woodruff Building
Cost: FREE, open to the public
Limit: 40 Facilitators: Mark and Kathy Whitehead
DIGITAL PICTURES 102: Picasa II
In this class participants will learn how to use Picasa to organize, edit (crop and
recolor), e-mail, create a picture collage, make a gift CD, upload photos to a web
album and order prints. (Please have email address and password ready.) Bring
a camera and a card reader with USB connectivity or USB cord for downloading
pictures. If you cannot bring a camera, we will have pictures to work with in
class.Computers will be available or you may bring your laptop.
Instructor: Bob Sutton retired from Bellsouth/ATT where e was on the DSL Network staff involved with advanced echnologies. Since retiring he has taught various aspects f computer and photography to the Highlands community
Date: Thursday, August 23
Time: 10:00-12:00
Place: Peggy Crosby Center Board Room
Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members
Limit: 12 Facilitator: Cookie Perino
THE COVE: An Exchange with Ron Rash
Ron Rash, critically-acclaimed poet, short story writer and
novelist, will read from and discuss his latest novel, The
Cove. Richard Russo, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his
novel, Empire Falls, said of Rash’s latest work: “His new
novel, The Cove, solidifies his reputation as one of our
very finest novelists.” After Rash makes comments about
the novel and reads from it, he will take questions from the
audience. He will sign books following the event.
Presenter: Ron Rash holds the Parris Endowed Chair of Appalachian Studies at Western Carolina University. Rash’s poetry and fiction have been published in over 80 journals and magazines including Yale Review, Oxford American, The New England Review and Southern Review.
Date: Sunday, August 26
Time: 1:00-3:00
Place: To be announced
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Brian Railsback
PRESIDENTS I HAVE KNOWN
These are exciting and challenging times in our nation. View the scene through the eyes
of former Congressman Jack Edwards, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives
for 20 years. As a Republican leader in the House he met with Presidents Nixon, Ford,
Carter and Reagan every week. This will be a nonpartisan look at the shifts in the relative
power and effectiveness of the institutions of the Congress and the Presidency, with a lot
of personal history and humor thrown in. Discussions will include changes imposed on the
political arena by the emergence of the 24 hour news programs, instant messaging, and
many other aspects between “then” and “now”.
There will be plenty of time for discussion and Q&A.
Presenter: Jack Edwards is a member of the law firm Hand Arendall, LLC in Mobile, Alabama. After twenty years in the U.S. House of Representatives he voluntarily retired in 1985 to return to the practice of law. In addition to serving under five Presidents he was on the Appropriations Committee and is best known as an expert on National Defense, having been the senior Republican for ten years on the Defense Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee. He also served on the House Banking Committee.
Date: Wednesday, August 29
Time: 10:30-12:30
Place: Hudson Library (enter through the back door)
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Facilitator: Andy Geller
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY – AUGUST 2012
Tuesday, August 14 – “The Lady & the Old Timers” classic country, oldies & gospel music. 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15 – Recently released movie about King George VI. 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21 – Deanna Klingel. Author talk, book signing & Vietnamese cuisine. 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 23 – Michael Hardy. Lecturer on Civil War in Western North Carolina. 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28 – Gary Carden, author, playwright & storyteller presents his new play, “The Outlander”. 4:00 p.m.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY – AUGUST 2012
Wednesday, August 15 – Recently released movie about King George VI. 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21 – Deanna Klingel. Author talk, book signing & Vietnamese cuisine. 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 23 – Michael Hardy. Lecturer on Civil War in Western North Carolina. 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28 – Gary Carden, author, playwright & storyteller presents his new play, “The Outlander”. 4:00 p.m.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY – AUGUST 2012
Tuesday, August 21 – Deanna Klingel. Author talk, book signing & Vietnamese cuisine. 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 23 – Michael Hardy. Lecturer on Civil War in Western North Carolina. 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28 – Gary Carden, author, playwright & storyteller presents his new play, “The Outlander”. 4:00 p.m.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY – AUGUST 2012
Thursday, August 23 – Michael Hardy. Lecturer on Civil War in Western North Carolina. 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28 – Gary Carden, author, playwright & storyteller presents his new play, “The Outlander”. 4:00 p.m.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY – AUGUST 2012
Tuesday, August 28 – Gary Carden, author, playwright & storyteller presents his new play, “The Outlander”. 4:00 p.m.
Art Rosenbaum: Voices
September 1 – November 10
Loft Gallery
These monumental paintings depicting rural Southern life are combinations of both real and imagined people, places and events. The expressionistic figurative style and thematic elements are evocatively updated versions of the 1930’s American painting scene. Ethnographer, as well as artist, Rosenbaum brings storytelling to the viewer in the form of folktale paintings full of vibrant, sweeping color.
