June 19th, 2009 by John Dilbeck
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.
Category: Arts and Crafts, Events, Murphy NC 28906, Nonprofit Organizations |
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January 12th, 2008 by John Dilbeck
Johnny Prather, owner/broker of Western Carolina Real Estate Co., Inc. in Murphy, NC, recently presented a check for $1,000 to the US Marine Corps Reserves Toys For Tots foundation.
Marjorie Thaggard, local Toys for Tots coordinator, and Ron Eichholz, who will be taking over for Thaggard this year, accepted the check.
The money was used to buy Christmas presents for Cherokee County children.
If you would like to donate toys to Toys for Tots, go to the Marine Toys for Tots - Cherokee County, NC website.
Category: Donations, Murphy NC 28906, Nonprofit Organizations, Real Estate |
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June 16th, 2007 by John Dilbeck
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.
Category: Entertainment, Fundraisers, Lodging, Murphy NC 28906, Nonprofit Organizations |
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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
Understand the damage caused by family violence.
Recognize the warning signs of children suffering from family violence.
Support efforts to help children and their families, and to end family violence.
Lend a helping hand - and make a difference in a child’s life!
REACH, Inc., is an agency providing services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Cherokee County, NC. They are located at 203 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina. Their mailing address is PO Box 997, Murphy, NC 28906.
24 hour crisis line: 828-837-8064.
You can find a bargain and help support REACH by patronizing their Thrift Store at 115 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC 28906, which is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Proceeds go to battered women and children.
Category: Murphy NC 28906, Nonprofit Organizations, Volunteer Opportunity |
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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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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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