Calendar Events for April, 2010

 
When: Thursday, April 1
Where: Highlands Community Building
What: April Fool's Bingo
Rotary Club of Highlands
& Highlands School Rotary Interact Club
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Half of the Bingo proceeds for the Rotary Interact Club and Half go to Lucky Players.

When: Friday, April 2 thru Sunday, April 4
Where: Inn at Half Mile Farm
What: Easter Celebration
Easter Celebration
 
When: Saturday, April 3
Where: Highlands Civic Center & Recreation Park
What: Easter Egg Hunt
The Town of Highlands Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11:00 a.m..The event is free to the public. For more information please call 828-526-3556.
 
When: Saturday, April 3
Where: Coweeta Hydrological Lab
What: Nantahala Hiking Club
Hike 4-5 mile moderate hike on the Coweeta Hydrological Lab upper trail. Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin (opposite Burger King) at 9:00 a.m. Call leader Gail Lehman, 524-5298, for reservations. Visitors are welcome, but no pets please.
 
When: Sunday, april 4
Where: Little Tennessee River Greenway
What: Nantahala Hiking Club
2-mile easy hike on the Little Tennessee River Greenway, observing seedpods, nuts, fruits and early wildflowers along the way. Meet at Big Bear Park, Main Street, Franklin, at 2:00 p.m. Call leader Kay Coriell, 369-6820, for reservations. Visitors and children over 10 are welcome, but no pets please.
When: Sunday, April 4
Where: Madison's Restaurant
What: Easter
The menu in Madison’s will be $45
The Conference Center will be set up buffet style for large parties and families and will have a menu price of $45.
Easter Egg hunt.Cotton candy machine and other games for the children.
828-526-8008
When: Tuesday, April 6
Where: Highlands Community Center
What: After the Crisis
Where are NC & WNC Economies Going?
Leadership Highlands:
Dean Ron Johnson, Dr. Tilt Thompkins, Assoc. Dean Ken Flynt and Dr. Louis Buck.
When: Friday, April 9 thru Sunday, April 11
Where: Old Edwards Inn and Spa
What: Patrice Dickey Event
Fall In Love With Your Life!
Event to be held in Lodge Lobby
We will try and put the guests in the Lodge so we are not disturbing other guests and they have the camaraderie.
She will charge for the event and the lunch for the two days.
We will offer a special rate for the accommodations, breakfast, dinner, champagne reception and Spa.
The maximum for the event will be 25 and the minimum 8.
Phone: 828-526-8008
When: Friday, April 9 & Saturday, April 10
Where: Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
What: Destination Murder
Time: 6:30 p.m.
A dinner theater fund raiser. Billed as the return of "Langston Hughes, The Detective," the mystery is set in and around Highlands.
Tabletop Sherlocks will enjoy a three-course italian dinner complete with wine and appetizers and, of course, a most delicious murder to solve. The mystery at the heart of the evening will feature perennial favorites Ronnie Spilton, Dean Zuch, Stuart Armor and Jim Gordon, Michelle Hott and Bonnie Earman. It's directed by Donna Cochran.
Make plans now to attend. The cost of the affair is $55 per person, or $225 for a table of eight. The event is catered by Fresser's Eatery. Proceeds will help Highlands Cashiers Players stage performances throughout the year. Tickets are o sale now. For information or reservations, call(828)526-8084.
When: Saturday, April 10
Where: Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
What: Destination Murder
Time: 6:30 p.m.
A dinner theater fund raiser. Billed as the return of "Langston Hughes, The Detective," the mystery is set in and around Highlands.
Tabletop Sherlocks will enjoy a three-course italian dinner complete with wine and appetizers and, of course, a most delicious murder to solve. The mystery at the heart of the evening will feature perennial favorites Ronnie Spilton, Dean Zuch, Stuart Armor and Jim Gordon, Michelle Hott and Bonnie Earman. It's directed by Donna Cochran.
Make plans now to attend. The cost of the affair is $55 per person, or $225 for a table of eight. The event is catered by Fresser's Eatery. Proceeds will help Highlands Cashiers Players stage performances throughout the year. Tickets are o sale now. For information or reservations, call(828)526-8084.
When: Monday, April 12 thru Tuesday, April 16
Where: The Bascom
What: Great Starts, Great Finishes
Pat Dews will teach a watermedia workshop, "Great Starts, Great Finishes," at The Bascom April 12-16 for all levels. Cost is $525 Bascom members, $550 non-members. Registration is going on now. To register, call (828) 526-4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org.
When: Monday, April 12 thru Friday, April 16
Where: The Bascom
What: Art Workshop
Pat Dews will teach a watermedia workshop, "Great Starts, Great Finishes." Cost is $525 for Bascom members and $550 for Non members. To register call 526-4949 ext. 100
When: Tuesday, April 13
Where: The Bascom
What: Great Starts, Great Finishes
Pat Dews will teach a watermedia workshop, "Great Starts, Great Finishes," at The Bascom April 12-16 for all levels. Cost is $525 Bascom members, $550 non-members. Registration is going on now. To register, call (828) 526-4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org.
When: Wednesday, April 14
Where: The Bascom
What: Great Starts, Great Finishes
Pat Dews will teach a watermedia workshop, "Great Starts, Great Finishes," at The Bascom April 12-16 for all levels. Cost is $525 Bascom members, $550 non-members. Registration is going on now. To register, call (828) 526-4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org.
 
When: Thursday, April 15
Where: Rough Run & High Falls
What: Nantahala Hiking Club
A moderate 5-mile hike with a 200-foot elevation change to Rough Run and High Falls. Meet at Ingles parking lot one mile east of Cashiers on Hwy. 64 at 9:30 a.m. Call leader Carl Blozan, 828-743-1765.Visitors are welcome, but no pets please.
When: Thursday, April 15
Where: The Bascom
What: Great Starts, Great Finishes
Pat Dews will teach a watermedia workshop, "Great Starts, Great Finishes," at The Bascom April 12-16 for all levels. Cost is $525 Bascom members, $550 non-members. Registration is going on now. To register, call (828) 526-4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org.
When: Friday, April 16
Where: Tommy's Coffee Shop in Cashiers
What: Take Charge of Your Health Lecture Series
Mountain Air Wellness
with Dr. Sue Aery
Topic: The Sugar Epidemic: Why Now?
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information please call
828-743-9070.
When: Saturday, April 17
Where: Ball Field on Hwy 64 in Highlands
What: HCLT:Earth Day in the Mountains
Everyone is welcome to this free public event.It will feature activities, lectures and a hike among other things. Admission is free.
Location: Community Ballpark on Hwy. 64
Time:11 to 3
Phone:526-1111
 
When: Sunday, April 18
Where: Rufus Morgan Trail
What: Nantahala Hiking Club
An easy-to-moderate 1-mile hike on Rufus Morgan Trail through woodlands with wildflowers and a steep section leading to a waterfall. Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin (opposite Burger King) at 2 pm Call leader Kay Coriell, 828-369-6820, for reservations.
Visitors and children over 10 are welcome, but no pets please.
 
When: Thursday, April 22 thru Sunday, April 25
Where: Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
What: One Act Play Festival
Performed by The PAC Youth Theater Students
Director: Ronnie Spilton, Jim Gordon
For tickets & times call 828-526-9047.
When: Saturday, April 24
Where: Highlands- Cashiers Land Trust
What: Rough Run Wilflower Hike
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Eco Tour
Free to HCLT members, $35 for new friends includes lunch and a membership! Call 828-526-1111 or email julie.hitrust@earthlink.net for details.
When: Friday, April 23 thru Sunday, April 25
Where: Inn at Half Mile Farm
What: Inspiration from within
Artist in Residence
When: Saturday, April 24
Where: Highlands
What: Gorge Road Littersweep
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Meet at the Highlands Visitor Center
RSVP: 828-526-2112

When: Saturday, April 24
Where: Highlands Community Building
What: 2010 Relay for Life of Highlands
We're having a 10th Birthday Party
And you are cordially invited
Kickoff Celebration
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Fkor more information or to register your Relay for Life team, log onto www.RelayForLife.org/highlands or call 828-507-0174.
When: Saturday,April 24
Where: Highlands Cashiers Land Trust
What: Rough RunSpring Wildflower Hike
Join your friends from Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust for this moderate hike. Enjoy two waterfalls, wildflowers in bloom and lunch on the trail. Led by PhD botanist. $35 for new friends includes an HCLT membership, guided hike and lunch the trail. Only $5 for HCLT members. To learn more or reserve your spot contact HCLT at julie.hitrust@earthlink.net or 828-526-1111.
When: Friday, April 30 thru Sunday, May 2
Where: Old Edwards Inn and Spa & Wolfgangs Restaurant
What: Wine and Dine on the Mountain
Friday:Dinner at the Farm at Old Edwards
Featuring a band from Nashville
Phone: 828-526-8008
Cost: $95.00
Saturday: Dinner at Wolfgang’s
Phone: 828-526-3807
Sunday:The Brunch will be held at Madison’s
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: $68
 

 

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