May 2021

Thank a Soldier: Memorial Day
The Memorial Day Weekend gives Highlanders a series of events to honor Fallen Heroes.

PAC is Back!
The Highlands Performing Arts Center springs to life with a calendar crammed with events and performances. Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street.

A Civil War Escape
Connections forged in a desperate Civil War escape were revisited decades later by the participants.
Keep Our Mountains Clean & Green
A concerted cleanup effort by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce and its Highlands sister, and concerned citizens like David Young and his crew, has resulted in international recognition.

The Risqué Month of May
Sure, the month of May is Merry, but there’s also a bit of Friskiness built in.

Highlands Mountain Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale
Highlands Mountain Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale, slated for Saturday, May 29, at the Town Ballfield, is animated by the spirit of Laurel’s beloved Wiley Sloan.

Postmaster Baxter White
Highlands Postmaster Baxter White brought a healthy dose of Mountain Fortitude to his responsibilities.

Ride and Seek: Highlands Motoring Festival
The beautiful cars at the heart of the 14th Annual Highlands Motoring Festival, won’t just be in downtown Highlands – they’ll be touring through the highways and byways of Western North Carolina. For information, visit HighlandsMotoringFestival.com.