Highland Books is pleased to host a free event with author Jennifer McGaha, in conversation with poet Glenis Redmond, as McGaha presents her new book, The Joy Document: Creating a Midlife of Surprise and Delight. The event will take place at the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center, 221 Mills Avenue, Brevard, NC, on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30pm. “Once you begin looking for joy, you can find it pretty much anywhere.” When Jennifer McGaha’s grandmother was in her late eighties, Jennifer asked her what her favorite age so far had been. “Fifty-five,” her grandmother answered, as though there was something magical about this stage of life, some deeper way of knowing from this vantage point. So, in her own fifty-fifth year, Jennifer began to take note. She jotted down her impressions of simple, everyday things that struck her as beautiful or humorous or intriguing and kept a list of all the accomplishments, large and small, that actually mattered to her. These observations became Jennifer’s Joy Document, a radical act of reclaiming joy and an exercise in paying attention. When you are determined to find joy, almost anything can become revelatory–an Earth Day Whole Foods errand, Claire Saffitz’s fruitcake recipe, a harrowing ride in Twinkly Taxi, an evening picnic at Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8, or cartwheels in the driveway. While many of us at midlife have found all the things we’ve strived for (the career, the better life, the organization tools), those things only go so far. And the search...
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The Mistletoe Market Market & Family Fun Day showcase’s 30+ local artisans. The family event has something for all ages including inflatables, axe throwing, llamas and chainsaw carving demonstrations just to name a few. The event is completely FREE to attend and play for the entire community. Food will be available along with handcrafted hot and cold beverages. Expect Santa himself to make an appearance! The event will take place Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Rosman Town...
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Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at The Winter Market at The Yard! 🌟 This festive event brings together a delightful mix of local vendors, offering unique and handcrafted gifts perfect for your Christmas shopping list. Enjoy the cozy sounds of live music filling the air as you browse, and treat yourself to some delicious goodies. Whether you’re searching for the perfect present or simply soaking up the holiday cheer, The Winter Market is the perfect way to kick off the...
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UPDATE: EVENT CANCELED! Due to extreme weather conditions, the Mountain Monarch Festival has been canceled for this year. Gorges State Park will be closed from Wed., Sept. 25 through Sun., Sept. 29 out of an abundance of caution. Please visit us next year as we celebrate the migration of these marvelous monarchs! Gorges State Park in Transylvania County will host its third annual Mountain Monarch Festival at the park’s visitor center. The festival celebrates the monarch butterfly during its migration and brings attention to the species’ declining numbers. The festival will offer educational programs and exhibits featuring the monarch butterfly, including monarch-themes children’s crafts, food trucks, a live photo board, face painting by Color Me Happy, local art for sale and a Monarch Migration Passport to lead families through monarch-themed activities. The featured speaker, Joyce Pearsall, Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch and a Master Gardener, will speak about “The World of Monarch Butterflies.” Other speaker sessions include “Monarch Life Cycle and Tagging,” by Brian Bockhahn, education specialist for the Noth Carolina State Parks, and “Butterfly Gardening,” by Bryan Thompkins, wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The event, activities and programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required and is available until 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Please register here. Registration will close once we reach capacity, so register early. The event will be held rain or shine. The Mountain Monarch Festival is sponsored by Friends of Gorges State Park and organized in...
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In this three-hour workshop, participants will explore creative uses of flowers as common as those growing in their own backyards. Participants will go home with a glass jar with lid that they will decorate with dried flowers. In addition to the creativity, participants will have the option to take a guided tour of the historical Allison-Deaver House with Transylvania County Historical Society president, Marjorie...
Read MoreM U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery • BYOChair • Very Family Friendly • NO outside alcohol permitted • No coolers allowed–order from our delicious food trucks on site during the event. • SmashNC Food Truck (smash burgers + more!) will be joining us as our main food truck every Friday! Guest food trucks will join for 5/24 (Garage BBQ), 7/5 (TBA on social media), 8/30 (TBA on social media). The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (always on site) will be slinging mini donuts, coffee and more during the music event. • Parking begins at 5:15pm 🚘 Rain or Shine Please visit our website (www.cedarmountainmoonshine.com) and Facebook/Instagram page (@cedarmountainmoonshine) for event parking instructions and this season’s weekly music line-up. Carpool encouraged! • We are located at 10754 Greenville Highway • Cedar Mtn. Please bring a chair! Outdoor seating/tables on site available first come first serve. See you...
Read MoreM U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery • BYOChair • Very Family Friendly • NO outside alcohol permitted • No coolers allowed–order from our delicious food trucks on site during the event. • SmashNC Food Truck (smash burgers + more!) will be joining us as our main food truck every Friday! Guest food trucks will join for 5/24 (Garage BBQ), 7/5 (TBA on social media), 8/30 (TBA on social media). The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (always on site) will be slinging mini donuts, coffee and more during the music event. • Parking begins at 5:15pm 🚘 Rain or Shine Please visit our website (www.cedarmountainmoonshine.com) and Facebook/Instagram page (@cedarmountainmoonshine) for event parking instructions and this season’s weekly music line-up. Carpool encouraged! • We are located at 10754 Greenville Highway • Cedar Mtn. Please bring a chair! Outdoor seating/tables on site available first come first serve. See you...
Read MoreM U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery • BYOChair • Very Family Friendly • NO outside alcohol permitted • No coolers allowed–order from our delicious food trucks on site during the event. • SmashNC Food Truck (smash burgers + more!) will be joining us as our main food truck every Friday! Guest food trucks will join for 5/24 (Garage BBQ), 7/5 (TBA on social media), 8/30 (TBA on social media). The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (always on site) will be slinging mini donuts, coffee and more during the music event. • Parking begins at 5:15pm 🚘 Rain or Shine Please visit our website (www.cedarmountainmoonshine.com) and Facebook/Instagram page (@cedarmountainmoonshine) for event parking instructions and this season’s weekly music line-up. Carpool encouraged! • We are located at 10754 Greenville Highway • Cedar Mtn. Please bring a chair! Outdoor seating/tables on site available first come first serve. See you...
Read MoreM U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery • BYOChair • Very Family Friendly • NO outside alcohol permitted • No coolers allowed–order from our delicious food trucks on site during the event. • SmashNC Food Truck (smash burgers + more!) will be joining us as our main food truck every Friday! Guest food trucks will join for 5/24 (Garage BBQ), 7/5 (TBA on social media), 8/30 (TBA on social media). The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (always on site) will be slinging mini donuts, coffee and more during the music event. • Parking begins at 5:15pm 🚘 Rain or Shine Please visit our website (www.cedarmountainmoonshine.com) and Facebook/Instagram page (@cedarmountainmoonshine) for event parking instructions and this season’s weekly music line-up. Carpool encouraged! • We are located at 10754 Greenville Highway • Cedar Mtn. Please bring a chair! Outdoor seating/tables on site available first come first serve. See you...
Read MoreM U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery • BYOChair • Very Family Friendly • NO outside alcohol permitted • No coolers allowed–order from our delicious food trucks on site during the event. • SmashNC Food Truck (smash burgers + more!) will be joining us as our main food truck every Friday! Guest food trucks will join for 5/24 (Garage BBQ), 7/5 (TBA on social media), 8/30 (TBA on social media). The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (always on site) will be slinging mini donuts, coffee and more during the music event. • Parking begins at 5:15pm 🚘 Rain or Shine Please visit our website (www.cedarmountainmoonshine.com) and Facebook/Instagram page (@cedarmountainmoonshine) for event parking instructions and this season’s weekly music line-up. Carpool encouraged! • We are located at 10754 Greenville Highway • Cedar Mtn. Please bring a chair! Outdoor seating/tables on site available first come first serve. See you...
Read MoreM U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery • BYOChair • Very Family Friendly • NO outside alcohol permitted • No coolers allowed–order from our delicious food trucks on site during the event. • SmashNC Food Truck (smash burgers + more!) will be joining us as our main food truck every Friday! Guest food trucks will join for 5/24 (Garage BBQ), 7/5 (TBA on social media), 8/30 (TBA on social media). The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (always on site) will be slinging mini donuts, coffee and more during the music event. • Parking begins at 5:15pm 🚘 Rain or Shine Please visit our website (www.cedarmountainmoonshine.com) and Facebook/Instagram page (@cedarmountainmoonshine) for event parking instructions and this season’s weekly music line-up. Carpool encouraged! • We are located at 10754 Greenville Highway • Cedar Mtn. Please bring a chair! Outdoor seating/tables on site available first come first serve. See you...
Read MoreM U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery • BYOChair • Very Family Friendly • NO outside alcohol permitted • No coolers allowed–order from our delicious food trucks on site during the event. • SmashNC Food Truck (smash burgers + more!) will be joining us as our main food truck every Friday! Guest food trucks will join for 5/24 (Garage BBQ), 7/5 (TBA on social media), 8/30 (TBA on social media). The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (always on site) will be slinging mini donuts, coffee and more during the music event. • Parking begins at 5:15pm 🚘 Rain or Shine Please visit our website (www.cedarmountainmoonshine.com) and Facebook/Instagram page (@cedarmountainmoonshine) for event parking instructions and this season’s weekly music line-up. Carpool encouraged! • We are located at 10754 Greenville Highway • Cedar Mtn. Please bring a chair! Outdoor seating/tables on site available first come first serve. See you...
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