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.

Reggae Night is Saturday, January 26, 2008, at the Longhouse Restaurant.

Natti Love Joys will perform beginning at 7:30 PM.

There will be a $10 cover charge.

ESP, a live 2-piece band singing country and rock and roll, will perform at 8:00 PM on Saturday, January 19, 2008, at the Longhouse Restaurant.

Liz Melendez, an independent recording and performing artist, will appear at 7:00 pm Saturday, June 30, 2007, as part of the Live Blues On the Greens series at The Longhouse Restaurant at Cherokee Hills Golf Club.

She will perform two one-hour sets and one 30-minute set during the evening.

You can learn more about Liz Melendez on her MySpace Profile.

For more information, call The Longhouse at 828-837-1762.

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.

National recording artist Conni Laine will appear on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Doyle’s Cedar Hill Restaurant in Murphy, North Carolina.

She will be performing originals and classic songs of blues, classic rock, and a touch of jazz and country music.

For more information, call 828-837-3400.

Nancy Chancy will be the featured musician on Friday, June 8, 2007, as she plays the acoustic guitar at Doyle’s Cedar Hill Restaurant in Murphy, North Carolina.

For more information, call 828-837-3400.

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.

The Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce is planning its first Fish Fry and Boat Show in hopes of “reeling in tourists and new chamber members,” chamber Executive Director Sande Kimball said.

The boating extravaganza is set for Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the TVA boat ramp in downtown Murphy, NC. Activities will spill over into the L&N Depot on Hiawassee Street.

The show will open at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. There is no cost to attend.

Fish sandwiches, cole slaw, and a drink will be served between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The fish fry will be $6.00 per person.

The Longhouse Restaurant is doing the fish fry for this event to benefit the chamber.

Participating in the boat show so far are Smith Power, Nick’s Marine, High Country Canvas, and Appalachian Outfitters.

Some vendors will have boats in the water and will give demonstrations.

While in town for the boat show, Kimball said to be sure to walk into the historic downtown area of Murphy, where many businesses will be open, including a farmers market, gift and antique shops, restaurants, and more.

Come join in the fun. Meet new friends and mingle with singles.

Grab a glass of wine and get ready to unlock the possibilities.

Music and dancing by the Mad Hatter.

ShoeBooties Cafe, Saturday, May 26, 2007, 7:00 PM

$10.00 cover charge includes appetizers and a beverage.

Wine will be available at an additional charge.

For more information, call 828-837-0733 or 828-837-4589