Murphy NC 28906

Amber Ledford will be the guest chef at the Longhouse Restaurant’s Guest Chef Night fundraiser on Thursday, January 31, 2008.

The money raised will benefit the Murphy Middle School Beta Club with $2 per plate going to the club.

There also will be a silent auction table.

An Enchanted Evening, a musical review fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s Association of North Carolina, will begin at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings, June 22-23, 2007, at Mountain Vista Inn in the banquet room.

Admission is $10 and includes a drink and dessert.

For tickets and more information, call 828-837-9047 or 828-837-2242.

The fourth annual Poker Run to benefit Children’s Miracle Network will begin with registration at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Cherokee County Cycles in Andrews, North Carolina.

Riders will travel to Robbinsville, through the Nantahala Gorge, and end at Wal-Mart in Murphy, NC.

Food, drink, and entertainment will be available about 3:00 pm at Wal-Mart.

Cost is $20 for riders and $10 for passengers.

Prizes will be awarded for the Best Poker Hand and the Worst Poker Hand. Wildcards are $10 each.

Cherokee County Cycles and Wal-Mart will donate numerous prizes.

All riders are welcome and everyone is invited to join the activities following the run.

For more information, call 828-837-9184 or 828-321-0499.

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.

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.

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.

According to a report in the May 30, 2007, edition of the Cherokee Scout submitted by Brittany McKinnon, the Student Government Association of Murphy High School has successfully raised the funds needed to purchase a large LED sign.

The sign costs about $30,000, and area businesses donated enough money to make the purchase possible.

The following businesses each donated $5,000 for the cause: Ace Hardware of Murphy and Andrews, Lewis D. Jones Insurance, Western Carolina Real Estate Co Inc, United Community Bank, and Badcock Home Furnishings Center.