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
Planning Committee/Relay Rally Meeting
May 15th.Episcopal Church.
5:30pm, First Year Fighters,
6pm Team Captains,
7pm Planning Committee
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.
Location: Highland Hiker and a one hour radius of the Town of Highlands
Website information: www.highlandsthreeriver.com
Description: Fishing, fellowship & philanthropy for ALL SKILL LEVELS, including beginners. An opportunity to fish a delayed harvest, a hatchery supported, & a native trout stream, win great prizes, attend an Opening Night Reception at The Farm at Old Edwards, as well as a closing night Dinner at Old Edwards, everyone gets a fishing goody bag, AND all proceeds to benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund for ALL Highlands School graduates.
Reservation deadline: May 1, 2012
Chicks: It's All Gone to the Birds
March 31- June 17
Member Reception, March 24, 5-6 pm
Opening Reception, March 24, 6-8 pm
Featuring a presentation from artist Susan Taylor Glasgow.
Join us in celebrating the fascinating world of our feathered friends. This exceptional collection of avian themed art showcases artists at their finest observing and creating images of the world around us through the eyes of scientists, environmentalists and conservators. A true celebration of the freedom of flight. Presented in partnership with the Highands Biolgical Station and the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society.
Sponsored by Delta Air Lines, the Official Air Line of The Bascom; Nancy and Larry Fuller; and the North Carolina Audubon Society.
May 16 – 2:00 pm. Two inseparable friends in China exchange messages through a secret language inside the folds of a fan. Centuries later, their descendants discover the fan and the history of their own friendship.
June 20 – 2:00 pm. A housewife inherits her father’s Virginia horse farm and through grit and determination raises & trains the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and one of the greatest racehorses of all time.
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.
Excitement builds for this year’s Collective Spirits festivities. Private Home Wine Dinners for benefactors are scheduled for Thursday, May 17th along with a “Meet & Greet” Tasting and Wine Market. Don’t miss the Collective Spirits Soul Dance Party, featuring “The Sensational Sounds of Motown” on Friday, May 18th. The Gala Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, May 19th is an annual crowd-pleaser with lots to sample and savor.
May 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Tuesday and Thursdays 1:00-3;00
Painting Spring Wildflowers in Watercolor
$120 members, $135 non-members
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,
BEGINNING DRAWING
Basic to any art class, drawing is a learned skill which anyone can be taught.
With a minimum of supplies you will be able to record your travels visually
representing the things which matter in your environment and enjoy a lifelong,
relaxing hobby. Drawing is a necessary prerequisite to painting. You will learn
the basics of line, shading, contour, form and perspective.
Supplies: Uniball fine line waterproof pen, artist pencils: 2B, 4B, HB,
gum eraser, pencil sharpener, ruler, drawing pad 11x14” or 14x17”
Instructor: Freddie Flynt always has a sketchbook and pencils with her and draws
wherever her travels take her. She has taught many CLE art classes and just returned
from teaching Watercolor on the Queen Mary 2 exploring the gardens of Madiera, the
Canary Islands and South Africa.
Date: Tuesday and Thursday, May 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
Time: 10:00-12:00
Place: Highlands Civic Center (Recreation Park)
Cost: $85 members, $95 non members
Limit: 12
BEGINNING DRAWING
Basic to any art class, drawing is a learned skill which anyone can be taught.
With a minimum of supplies you will be able to record your travels visually
representing the things which matter in your environment and enjoy a lifelong,
relaxing hobby. Drawing is a necessary prerequisite to painting. You will learn
the basics of line, shading, contour, form and perspective.
Supplies: Uniball fine line waterproof pen, artist pencils: 2B, 4B, HB,
gum eraser, pencil sharpener, ruler, drawing pad 11x14” or 14x17”
Instructor: Freddie Flynt always has a sketchbook and pencils with her and draws
wherever her travels take her. She has taught many CLE art classes and just returned
from teaching Watercolor on the Queen Mary 2 exploring the gardens of Madiera, the
Canary Islands and South Africa.
Date: Tuesday and Thursday, May 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
Time: 10:00-12:00
Place: Highlands Civic Center (Recreation Park)
Cost: $85 members, $95 non members
Limit: 12
Join Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust on a “Birding with the Audubon” Eco Tour. On Saturday, May 19th
enjoy a moderate, two-mile hike and learn about local birds as well as other plants and wildlife that call
our mountains home. A $10 donation for HCLT members and $35 for new friends includes the guided
Eco Tour, lunch and a membership to your Land Trust. The mission of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is
to protect valuable land resources for all generations. For details or to reserve your spot call (828) 526-
1111 or email Julie.hitrust@earthlink.net. Together we are saving mountains!
The Highlands-Cashiers Players’ production of “The Dixie Swim Club” will be performed at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, May 10th-13th, and May 17th-20th.
Saturday, May 19
Nature walk in Jones Gap with The Highlands Cashiers Land Trust. Sign up by calling 526-9938. Meet in The Bascom parking lot at 7:30 am.
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
Cupcake For Caregivers is a casual gathering to honor & support our cancer caregivers.
B.E.A.R Talks aim to make sure Human-Bruin relations remain bearable.
Monday 9:30 to 10:45 Hatha Yoga Level 1-2
Mon 3:30 to 4:45pm Slow Flow: Beginner Yoga
Mon 5:30 to 6:45 pm Body Mind Flow Level 2
Tues By Appointment Yoga Therapeutics
Wed 9:30 to 10:45 am Hatha Yoga Level 1-2
Thursday 3:30 to 4:45 Hatha Yoga Level 1
Sat 9:30 to 11:00 am All Levels
For Nitrograss, the music is a matter of heart and heritage. Listen to the members of Nitrograss, joined by Rebecca White, at The Ugly Dog Pub on Wednesday evenings.
The Highlands-Cashiers Players’ production of “The Dixie Swim Club” will be performed at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, May 10th-13th, and May 17th-20th.
The Highlands-Cashiers Players’ production of “The Dixie Swim Club” will be performed at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, May 10th-13th, and May 17th-20th.
18th and 19th Graham’s Number
The Highlands-Cashiers Players’ production of “The Dixie Swim Club” will be performed at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, May 10th-13th, and May 17th-20th.
Steve Wohlrab performs at the Wine Garden Saturday through October
18th and 19th Graham’s Number
Excitement builds for this year’s Collective Spirits festivities. Private Home Wine Dinners for benefactors are scheduled for Thursday, May 17th along with a “Meet & Greet” Tasting and Wine Market. Don’t miss the Collective Spirits Soul Dance Party, featuring “The Sensational Sounds of Motown” on Friday, May 18th. The Gala Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, May 19th is an annual crowd-pleaser with lots to sample and savor.
Location: Highland Hiker and a one hour radius of the Town of Highlands
Website information: www.highlandsthreeriver.com
Description: Fishing, fellowship & philanthropy for ALL SKILL LEVELS, including beginners. An opportunity to fish a delayed harvest, a hatchery supported, & a native trout stream, win great prizes, attend an Opening Night Reception at The Farm at Old Edwards, as well as a closing night Dinner at Old Edwards, everyone gets a fishing goody bag, AND all proceeds to benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund for ALL Highlands School graduates.
Reservation deadline: May 1, 2012
Excitement builds for this year’s Collective Spirits festivities. Private Home Wine Dinners for benefactors are scheduled for Thursday, May 17th along with a “Meet & Greet” Tasting and Wine Market. Don’t miss the Collective Spirits Soul Dance Party, featuring “The Sensational Sounds of Motown” on Friday, May 18th. The Gala Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, May 19th is an annual crowd-pleaser with lots to sample and savor.
