January 12th, 2008 by John Dilbeck
Murphy Medical Center has hired Kathi Osborne as the director of the Murphy Medical Center Foundation.
She will be responsible for raising funds for the non-profit health-care facility.
“Murphy Medical Center is fortunate to hire someone with Kathi’s talent and we all look forward to her leadership and to her taking the foundation to a higher level,” said Mike Stevenson, Murphy Medical Center’s chief executive officer.
“We are happy to work with folks about the donation method that best suits them,” Osborne said.
To discuss or offer financial support of Murphy Medical Center, call Osborne at 828-835-7506 or see Murphy Medical Center Foundation for more information.
Category: Fundraising, Health and Wellness, Murphy NC 28906 |
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June 8th, 2007 by John Dilbeck
The fifth annual Dog Parade and Show will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, sponsored by Lisa DiCuffa of Century 21 Foxfire Realty Group.
Entrants will meet at Wings and Things, located near Murphy Elementary School, in Murphy, North Carolina.
The entry fee is $5.00.
Proceeds will benefit the Valley River Humane Society. Lisa serves on the Advisory Board of the Valley River Humane Society and donates $100.00 to them on every real estate sale.
For more information, call Lisa DiCuffa at 828-361-6060.
Category: Events, Fundraising, Murphy NC 28906, Nonprofit Organizations, Real Estate |
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June 8th, 2007 by John Dilbeck
Music To My Ears, a store featuring new, used, and vintage stringed instruments, has a Blueridge BR-70 acoustic guitar (valued at $950) and they want you to have a chance to win it.
Register at 1897 Blairsville Hwy, Murphy, NC 28906.
The drawing will be held on July 3, 2007.
Proceeds to benefit REACH, Inc.
For more information, call 828-837-2888.
Category: Fundraising, Murphy NC 28906, Nonprofit Organizations |
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May 25th, 2007 by John Dilbeck
Guest chef night from 5-9 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2007, at The Longhouse restaurant will feature Father George Kloster of St. William Catholic Church.
Cost of the three-course dinner will be $13.99, with $2 per plate going to local Christian charities.
For more information, call The Longhouse restaurant at 828-837-1762.
Category: Fundraising, Murphy NC 28906, Restaurants |
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February 8th, 2006 by John Dilbeck
Jo Crowe, owner of Appalachian Land Co. and new member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, recently presented a check for $1,000 to immediate past Chamber board president Marvin Raper for the Chamber’s building fund.
Framing on the conference room and office space addition began the week of January 16, 2006.
Attending the presentation were Chamber board member Bill Vespasian; Barbara Hughes, Chamber ambassador; Jo Crowe; Chamber board member Betsy Lane; Marvin Raper; and Chamber Executive Director Sande Kimball.
The Chamber’s building fund has reached $60,000, including cash and donations.
For more information, call 828-837-2242.
Category: Chamber of Commerce, Fundraising, Murphy NC 28906, Real Estate |
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February 8th, 2006 by John Dilbeck
Johnny Prather, owner of Western Carolina Real Estate Co., Inc., recently presented a $1,000 check to Glenda Stiles, local Special Olympics coordinator.
The money will be used for the 2006 Spring Games, which start at 10:00 am on Friday, April 28, 2006. This is the first time in eight years that the games will be held in Cherokee County and the first time Andrews, NC will host the Spring Games.
Special Olympics is the second recipient of the company’s designated “Giving Back to the Community” budget for 2006.
For more information the Special Olympics, call Glenda Stiles at 828-837-2722, ext. 216.
Category: Fundraising, Murphy NC 28906, Nonprofit Organizations, Real Estate |
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February 8th, 2006 by John Dilbeck
The Murphy, NC Police Department will be raising funds for the NC Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics 2006 through February 24, 2006.
Local police officers are offering Torch Run hats, shirts, and magnets for minimum donations. These items are available at the police department.
Donations can also be made by placing change in jars that are on the counter tops of several local businesses.
There will also be a spaghetti dinner offered from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2006, in the Murphy Elementary School cafeteria. Tickets are on sale for $5 a person at the police department.
For more information, call Charles Kilby at 828-837-2214.
Category: Fundraising, Government, Murphy NC 28906 |
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