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Highlands is full of summer and fall activities for virtually any interest. This events calendar lists many of those events chronologically. Because these events are planned well in advance, it is wise to call before attending. For additional event listings as they are added, please check the “What’s Happening” calendar in weekly issues of The Highlander or the Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.highlandschamber.com. All phone numbers listed carry the 828 area code unless otherwise noted. Frequently used locations: • Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center (PAC): 507 Chestnut St. • Highlands Playhouse: 362 Oak St. • Civic Center/Recreation Park: 600 N. Fourth St. • Community Building: Hwy. 64 at Laurel St. • Town Hall: 210 N. Fourth St. • Highlands Nature Center: 930 Horse Cove Road • The Bascom: Hwy. 64 at Oak Street
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2014 Highlands event calendar June Owl Prowl
The annual Owl Prowl will begin at 7:30 p.m. June 12 at the Highlands Nature Center. The presentation by the Carolina Raptor Center features live owls, then stay for a night hike to see them in the wild. Free, but donations to the CRC are greatly appreciated. Parking is extremely limited. Visitors are encouraged to carpool or walk from downtown. Call 526-2623 or visit www.highlandsbiological.com for more information.
Pawsitively Perfect Evening
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society will hold its “Pawsitively Perfect Evening” from 6-10:30 p.m. June 13 at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. Tickets are $175, and proceeds benefit the shelter. For more information, call 743-5752 or email info@chhumanesociety.org.
Salon @ Six
Harpist Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup and flut-
ist Lea Kibler will perform in a Salon @ Six for Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival on June 14 at the home of Kay and Frank Cohen. Call 526-9060. www.h-cmusicfestival.org
Art show
The Village Square Art & Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14-15 in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine and Fifth streets. The event includes fine and folk art, crafts, demonstrations, food and mountain music and is sponsored by the Macon County Art Association. For more information, call Cynthia Strain at 526-9227. Admission is free.
Garden tour
The Highlands Botanical Garden will offer a tour featuring carnivorous plants from 10:3011:30 a.m. June 16. For all ages. Call 526-0188 for information.
Youth garden workshop
A Young Gardeners Workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 16-18 at the Highlands Botanical Garden. For ages 7-10. Cost is $30. Call 526-0188 for informa-
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