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Murder Not Prohibited

It’s Prohibition 1925 and alcoholic beverages are hard to come by, but not at Harry’s Happy Hideaway when the Highlands Cashiers Players present a dinner theater mystery entitled “Murder Not Prohibited.” Scheduled for six performances at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 20-22 and February 27 – March 1, the show is one of the most …

Chamber Celebrates Winners

At the end of Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s 85th year of promoting community enterprise, there is an evolution going on.  The Chamber’s focus is shifting from touting Highlands as a seasonal resort to a year-round township.  May through October is extended to include all the fabulous attractions the Plateau has to offer through winter and early spring.  This year, as …

Llama Hike

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers is a one-to-one mentoring program in which relationships are built with youth by offering consistency, encouragement, and role modeling.    For the majority of the time, participants in our program meet regularly on an individual basis, yet there are select times throughout the year that allow for novel enrichment opportunities for our whole BBBS …


Green for The Green

For nearly 25 years, The Village Green has served as the green heart of Cashiers. These 12.5 acres of privately-conserved park land offer gathering, recreational and event space for public enjoyment.  The natural beauty of The Village Green draws friends walking dogs throughout the meandering paths; children frolicking on the expansive playground; and folks enjoying their lunch break at one of …

Buck Trott Remembered

Col. Allen “Buck” Trott was a Highlands Rotarian for decades. He exemplified the ideals enshrined in our Rotary principles. For those of us fortunate enough to orbit his generous circle, Buck was a tireless friend, always working on projects that’d benefit his neighbors.   To the youngest Highlanders, he was Santa Claus. How extraordinary it was to be on a first-name …

Pets Love Christmas, Too

Pets love Christmas, too.  They often get presents like the rest of the family, and can feel the joyous vibes in the holiday atmosphere.  The animals at the Forever Farm will enjoy special meals, treats, and toys, and hopefully many volunteers will come out during the holiday season and help us make them all feel loved.  There is a very special …


Bravo Bel Canto

With yet another successful Bel Canto Recital behind us, we have distributed another $46,300 to our four beneficiaries, closing in on a total of $500,000 in our 24-year existence.  It is through the generous donations by our benefactors that we are able to support the music programs of both the Highlands Community Child Development Center and the Gordon School, which encompass …

A Beautiful Challenge

Winter in the North Carolina mountains is always a beautiful time, but cold weather, icy roads, and heavy snow pose a challenge to our mission to save lives and provide compassionate care.   Adoptions drop during this time but the strays we rescue still come in each day, and our expenses soar as we pledge to be a warm and safe …

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It seems so appropriate to continue our theme of gratitude for all the gifts we continue to receive.  You just never know on any given day at Carpe Diem Farms who will show up and what blessings they will provide. Volunteers drive Carpe Diem Farms.  We have one paid staff member who works Monday through Friday, and farm chores and care …


Outstanding Community Service

The Town of Highlands Chamber of Commerce honored the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust at its Annual Event on October 27 by awarding it the Robert B. Dupree Award for Outstanding Community Service.  This award has been given 34 times since 1990.  The award is given in honor of Robert B. Dupree to a deserving person or group for their religious, educational, …

Turn the Tables on Hunger

While we’re wrapping presents and sipping eggnog, let’s stop and think about what it might be like to go hungry.  What might it feel like to send our children off to school with no breakfast, while others have plenty from which to choose?  It’s a pretty bleak picture, isn’t it? It does happen and it happens right here in our …

Volunteer Spotlight Linda Parrish

There are some people who just ought to be considered locals even if they weren’t born here.  Linda Parrish is one.  Her first trip to Highlands was at age 15 when she spent one memorable summer with a friend from Miami.  She later went to Brevard College and, thanks to fellow student Sherry Potts Kremser, came up all the time. …