Crocheters, spinners, knitters, seamstresses, and fiber enthusiasts of all fields are invited. If you get a thrill from thread, yarn, or wool, Schoolhouse Fiber Friends is for you. Bring your Works-in-Progress, Yarn Hauls, and Finished Show-and-Tell Pieces. Meets in the Textile Studio.

Polk County’s Office of Agricultural Economic Development hosts a monthly Friends of Agriculture Breakfast for our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts. The Friends of Agriculture Breakfast is a free event that features a delicious local food breakfast and an educational speaker on areas of interest to our agricultural community. The Friends of Agriculture […]

This fall and winter, Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust will be holding bi-monthly hikes. Everyone is welcome to join these hikes, especially those who are interested in exploring the public access properties of Highlands and Cashiers. ​All hikes are easy-moderate, free, and open to all age groups. Brushy Face Preserve, 976 Brushy Face Rd, Highlands, […]

Hurricane Helene roared through our region and blew apart our lives in ways both monumental and mundane. If you've struggled to put your experiences of Helene into words - and you'd really like to - this workshop is designed to help you tell your stories from the storm. Participants will work through guided writing exercises […]

Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, Haywood County Arts Council members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!

Have you always wanted to try bird watching? Or would you like tips for improving your bird identification skills? Join us for this program on Friday, March 21 at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room where Julie Thomson, Education Specialist at Highlands Nature Center, will teach you birding techniques and tips. All ages are […]

Third Fridays of the Month Richard Carter & Carolyn Anderson • 5-6 p.m. • Free! Every third Friday of the month, Olive's Porch hosts a community carving night. Learn how to carve your favorite domesticated and woodland creatures in the style of the Brasstown Carvers. This event is provided free-of-charge to the public through grant-funding […]

Join us at White Horse for the Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market every Saturday from March 1st through April 12th from 10 am – 1 pm 🌻 Live music by Watkins. Local Produce. Artisan Goods.

Local legend, Michael Reno Harrell will kick things off on Saturday, March 22.   The event will feature an exhibit of Michael’s artwork, including a meet the artist reception at 3; workshop at 4, and the concert will take place at 7. Concert tickets include the reception and the workshop. Three more events will take place in […]