Murphy NC 28906

Karen Hopple - Bless My Stitches

Karen and her staff are great with teaching quilting and she also has good quality inventory to make sure your quilts turn out wonderful. If you like quilting or would like to give it a try, Bless My Stitches is the place to go. They are located at 43 Tennessee Street. You can call Karen at 828-837-4900. — Sherri Warren, owner of Mountain Office Systems

Our Murphy Gold Business owners have recommended several other local business owners with whom they enjoy working. These are personal recommendations that they are happy to share with you.

You can find them collected at Recommendations From Murphy Gold Business Owners.

Larry and Anna Michael - Lazy Elk

Larry and Anna have great rustic furniture and accessories at great prices. They are such nice people. You can reach them at 828-644-9945. — Heather Posey Rice, owner of Rumors Clothing

Our Murphy Gold Business owners have recommended several other local business owners with whom they enjoy working. These are personal recommendations that they are happy to share with you.

You can find them collected at Recommendations From Murphy Gold Business Owners.

On Saturday, September 5, 2009, Heritage Partners of Cherokee County will host the Ninth Annual Heritage Walk and Festival in Konehete Part, Murphy, NC.

Local area artists and crafters are invited to visit the Heritage Walk and Festival website and download an application form in PDF format. (See the left column right next to “Arts & Crafts Show” for the link.)

Original artwork, hand-made items only. No imports or commercial goods will be approved.

No electrical service will be provided.

$25 application fee.

Your completed application form and check must be received by the August 8, 2009 deadline.

I had a very enjoyable visit to Cafe Bella Luna yesterday afternoon.

I’ve been wanting to drop in and meet the proprietor, Sharon Powell, for some time and finally got around to it.

Located inside the charming Enchantment Inn, Cafe Bella Luna offers fine coffees, teas, delicious desserts, and other treats. You’ll find a selection of fine art for sale, created by local artists. There are four spacious guest rooms, and massage therapy and other services are available by request.

In addition to live music on the weekends, Sharon is planning to offer additional activities and classes in the near future.

This coffee house and bed and breakfast is located at 215 Peachtree Street, within easy walking distance of downtown Murphy, NC. For more information call 828-837-1515 or visit their website at CafeBellaLuna.net.

Sharon and I visited for a couple of hours and I met a couple of other interesting people while I was there.

I enjoyed talking to Jimmy Murphy, a local artist who has several paintings for sale in the cafe.

It was a pleasure to meet Samantha Carder, who is an independent consultant for The Pampered Chef. She was telling me how much she enjoys helping local residents put together parties that feature the quality cooking products offered by the company. If you would like more information, you can contact her at 828-837-5744.

I’m looking forward to visiting more often and I think you’ll enjoy it, too.

Give Sharon a call at 828-837-1515 to learn more about the cafe, inn, live music, and other activities.

Act on your dream!

JD

Come celebrate Independence Day in downtown Murphy, NC and in Konehete Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2007.

Events will be held all day from 8:00 am until after dark when you can watch the Grand Finale Fireworks Show!

You’ll find tasty food and refreshing drinks for sale, and your family can enjoy a full day of activities. Arts and crafts will be on sale by our talented artists and you can purchase perfect gifts for friends and family - or for yourself!

Activities Schedule

8:00 am: 5K run in the park

9:00 am: Men’s softball tournament

10:00 am: Dog show and parade

11:00 am: Fishing tournament in the park

12:00 noon: Peanut drop in the park

12:00 noon: Car show (from noon until 5:00 pm)

1:00 pm: Wheels and Walking Kids Parade

2:00 pm: Float parade starts at L&N Depot

All day: Live music on two stages, food booths, arts and crafts booths, field games.

After dark: Grand Finale Fireworks Show (rain date for fireworks only is July 5)

Stage 1

3:00 pm - 3:40 pm: Barbershop Quartet

3:40 pm - 4:00 pm: Ryan Dockery

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm: Dance Classics

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Bowery Blues Band

6:15 pm - 6:45 pm: Tim the Magician and Butterfly the Clown

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Bowery Blues Band

Stage 2

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm: Enchanted Valley Squares (Hiawassee, Georgia), Murphy Rounds (Dance)

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Sanctified

5:15 pm - 5:45 pm: Dance Classics

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Effigy

Sponsors

Stars and Stripes Sponsors

Curtis Signs

The Cherokee Scout

Firecracker Sponsors

The Cherokee Sentinel

Smoky Mountain Trophies

Tripps Outback

Sparkler Sponsors

Benchmark Realty and Construction

Carolina Buggies and Custom Golf Carts

Cricket Hollow Design

Indian Hills Spring Water

KIA of Murphy

WNC Visitor Center

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fun!

Call Marie at 828-835-8821 for more information.

Organized by The Business Women of Murphy, the Cherokee County Recreation Department and Town of Murphy.

Events and times are subject to change without notice.

Friends of The Murphy Public Library will hold its annual auction on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Bob Grove Auctions on US 64 East just past the river in Clay County, NC.

Silent auction starts at 5:00 pm.

Bob Grove lifts his gavel for the live auction at 7:00 pm.

Fine local crafts include Joe Miller ironwork, Charles Patricolo dolls, Dawn Gabrielli basket, Pete-Mar cottage cupboard, and Jane Hensley gift baskets, among many others.

There will be free refreshments.

More donations are needed.

For more information, call the library at 828-837-2417.

See more information about the Murphy Public Library on their website.