Wednesday, April 22...Earth Day 2009

Just think of the difference we could all make if each of us would make more "Green" choices.  Email us and let us know what you are doing to "Green" your life. We would like to publish a list of Highlander fans that choose Green Living.

Earth Day and Green/Eco Friendly Living

I remember when this nation celebrated the first Earth Day; it was back in the peace, love and hippy days of my youth. That day a great unified and organized call went out to stop polluting our environment....read more...

Earth Day is being celebrated throughout the mountains...visit your favorite and enjoy....

The Shoppes of Brasstown Village Celebrate Earth Day 

Saturday, April 25 from 10- 5.

Arts and Crafts, Music, Food, "Green" Vendors

and Organic Produce. 

Brasstown Village is located at Clay Corners by

John C. Campbell Folk School

for more info email jax1215@gmail.com

Living History Days at Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center

April 17 and 18, 2009 • 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Foxfire Museum and Center

200 Foxfire Lane off Cross Street • Mountain City, GA 30562

Foxfire will host two Living History Days on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18th, 2009, conducted by the Rabun Christian Home Educators. Dressed in 1800's period costumes, the children will be playing with traditional Appalachian toys and games, giving other children an opportunity to join in the fun; music on the porch; a "smithy" will be at work in the Blacksmith Shop; preachers and teachers will be doing both a traditional church service and a one-room school house in the Chapel; a quilting bee will be held in the Long House; woodworkers will be demonstrating their trade; and home-school moms will be cabin cooking over an open hearth in the Savannah House. Other traditional activities may take place as well!

In conjunction with the Living History Days, an open-house for Community residents will be also be held on Saturday, April 18th, by Foxfire's Community Board. Admission for Rabun County residents is complimentary. Admission for out-of-town guests is $6.00 for adults; children ten and under are free. All proceeds benefit Foxfire's Local Heritage Education Programs. A shuttle van will be provided to the Center on Saturday, leaving every 15 or 20 minutes from both churches on Cross Street. Due to limited parking at the Center, Foxfire requests that you take the shuttle up, if possible, and come enjoy them for a day of fun.

For more information about Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center, their programs, publications and or events, call (706) 746-5828, email foxfire@foxfire.org or visit their web site at www.Foxfire.org

Featured Mountain Easter Events

John C. Campbell Folk School Annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 11, 2009 • 1:00 p.m Sharp! • Arrive Early
This event is free and held at the Open House.

An annual favorite for kids the Saturday before Easter, bring your children at 1:00 p.m. to hunt for filled Easter eggs. There will be three areas for egg hunting, divided by age: 0-4, 5-7, and 8 & older. 

We ask that you please park in the gravel lot across from the Keith House to allow plenty of space for egg hunting and for the safety of the participants. 

Please arrive early - the hunt begins promptly at 1:00 pm and doesn't last very long!  There will be live music during the event.

54th Sunrise Service atop Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

April 12th, 2009

Gates open at 5am and close at 6am for the 6:30am service.

No fees charged. 

Guests are welcome to enjoy the Park for the day. Celebrate the glory of Easter as our guest at this non-denominational community worship. This special service will be filled with song, scripture, special music and spectacular sunrise views over beautiful Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge. 

John Mason, the Park's featured hammered dulcimer player, will perform. Arrive early, dress warmly and bring a flashlight.

For more information call 1-800-277-9611 or email visit@chimneyrockpark.com