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
Relay For Life Of Highlands will hold a Captains Team Meeting at The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, located at 5Th St. & Main in Highlands.
Come and listen to the stories at the Story Swap 7:30 pm, at the Ugly Dog Pub at 294 S. Fourth St. in Highlands. If you have a 5-7 minute story to tell or read, sign up at the pub or call 369-1927. Pre-registration is required.
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
Emerging Artists: Frank Vickery March 24 ñ May 10 Atrium Gallery
Every year, we select a graduate student from Western North Carolina University to install his or her thesis exhibition at The Bascom. Frank Vickery, the honoree this year is no stranger to us. He has been with our institution as an intern and is currently The Bascomís Ceramics Program Manager. Frank has been selected for the quality of his work, his dedication to the field of ceramics and his enthusiastic ability to share his talent with others.
Sunday May 6, 2012 3 PM. performance of The North Georgia Children’s Chorus (during the Church’s morning Worship Service).
Featuring the Youth Choir and the Children’s Choir from N. Georgia (Dahlonega area). The Chorus is made up of talented young people singing a
Wide variety of gospel and secular music.
An abbreviated performance will be at 10:50 a.m. at the Church
For more information contact Les Scott at HUMC at 526-3376.
Calling all area golfers. It’s time to dust off those clubs and prepare to challenge your friends in the Highlands Rotary Club’s 23rd annual Golf Tournament. You’ll be able to show your skills as you play one of the premier golf courses of the area.
Gather at the Highlands Country Club practice green or the driving range at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 7th, to hone your skills and work out the kinks. The four-man teams will kick off the tournament at 11:00 a.m. Vie for prizes for the “closest to the pin” and “longest drive.”
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.
An after-school program designed to inspire a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through science, art, and technology. The program is created in partnership with MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS, an international photographic initiative designed to reveal the wildlife living amongst us in an extraordinary way and will draw upon the educational resources of the Highlands Nature Center. The 8 week Pilot program will begin March 19th and is designed for students in grades 5th-8th. The 5th & 6th graders will meet Mondays from 3-5. The 7th & 8th graders will meet on Wednesdays from 3-5. Transportation and Scholarships are available. For more information, or to register visit www.backyardnaturalists.com or contact Sonya Carpenter or Michelle Ruigrol at 828-526-2221.
An after-school program designed to inspire a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through science, art, and technology. The program is created in partnership with MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS, an international photographic initiative designed to reveal the wildlife living amongst us in an extraordinary way and will draw upon the educational resources of the Highlands Nature Center. The 8 week Pilot program will begin March 19th and is designed for students in grades 5th-8th. The 5th & 6th graders will meet Mondays from 3-5. The 7th & 8th graders will meet on Wednesdays from 3-5. Transportation and Scholarships are available. For more information, or to register visit www.backyardnaturalists.com or contact Sonya Carpenter or Michelle Ruigrol at 828-526-2221.
May 8 and 10, Tuesday and Thursday
Garden Whimsy: Building a French Garden Trough
$120 members $135 non-members
May 8 and 10, Tuesday and Thursday
Garden Whimsy: Building a French Garden Trough
$120 members $135 non-members
May 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Tuesday and Thursdays 1:00-3;00
Painting Spring Wildflowers in Watercolor
$120 members, $135 non-members
11th Hurricane Creek
Local Audubon Walks Start May 5
The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society has planned some great walks for this month. Three are coming up soon.
Saturday, May 5
HPAS bird walk around The Bascom in Highlands at 7:30 am, followed by a guided tour of the 'Chicks" exhibit at the museum.
Tuesday, May 8
HPAS birding outing at Southern Highlands Reserve Gardens at 7:30 am. Must register in advance.
Saturday, May 12
HPAS bird walk at Lonesome Valley, Cashiers. Meet at 8:00 am at Lonesome Valley or for carpooling from Highlands area, meet at 7:30 am in The Bascom parking lot.
Notes: For specific information on any of the above, call Michelle at 828-743-9670 or visit www.highlandsaudubonsociety.org.
Saturday, May 12
HPAS bird walk at Lonesome Valley, Cashiers. Meet at 7:30 am in The Bascom parking lot for car-pooling, or at 8:00 am at Lonesome Valley.
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 Rotary Club of Highlands, with assistance from the Rotary Club of Cashiers, will partner with the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic for Tooth Fairy Bingo, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10th, at the Highlands Community Building.
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
