Murphy NC 28906

The Cherokee County Health Department will hold a four-week program on why it is necessary to eat well and how to eat well even when one is suffering from a chronic illness or other medical condition.

The workshop will meet at the Penland Senior Center on Alpine Street in Murphy, NC, from 10:30 am until 11:30 am beginning on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, and continuing on January 29, February 5, and February 12.

Everyone is invited. There is no cost.

Call the Cherokee County Health Department at 828-837-7486 for more information.

A Breast and Cervical cancer clinic is available at the Cherokee County Health Department, 228 Hilton Street, Murphy, NC 28906.

Women, age 50 and older, may call Kim McPherson, coordinator, at 828-837-7486, ext. 218, to see if they are eligible for a free or low-cost breast exam and mammogram.

The Cherokee County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the Office of Economic Opportunity of Catholic Social Services are sponsoring a free financial fitness workshop on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

The workshop will be held from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm at the Hiwassee Valley Pool and Wellness Center in Murphy, NC.

The first 25 people to register for the workshop will receive a free dinner, too.

The event will include topics on budgeting, holiday debt, and tips for the upcoming tax season.

Professionals from the community will present information and strategies for financial management. A credit counselor also will be available to answer questions.

This is a good opportunity for all who have concerns about their financial situation or who would like to get the new year started on a positive track with planning and budgeting.

To register, call Claudie Burchfield at 828-835-3535 or email him at cmburchfield@charlottediocese.org or call Teresa Wiley at 828-835-2210 or email her at teresa_wiley@ncsu.edu .

The Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at noon on Thursday, January 31, 2008, for Celebration Station in Peddler’s Village, US 64 West, in the Ranger community.

Snack sandwiches and drinks will be served to all who attend.

For more information, call 828-837-2242.

Mountain Valley Pac and Ship-It is under new ownership. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be hosted by the Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce at noon on Wednesday, January 30, 2008.

The business is at 1320 Blairsville Highway, Murphy, NC 28906.

For more information, call 828-835-9663.

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 Boys Blues Band

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

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Bowery Boys 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.

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 Business Women of Murphy, in conjunction with the Cherokee County Recreation Department and Town of Murphy, are organizing a Fourth of July Hometown Celebration that will begin at 8:00 am with a 5K run and end with a spectacular fireworks display at 10:00 pm.

A dog show and parade, organized by Lisa DiCuffa, will take place downtown, followed by a kids “wheels and walking” parade and a float parade.

Other events will take place at Konehete Park, including a fishing tournament, field games, live music on two stages, a men’s softball tournament, car show, peanut drop, food booths, and, of course, the grand finale - a fireworks show.

The Business Women of Murphy are looking for corporate sponsors, crafters, and food vendors who would like to take part in this fun family event.

Crafters should call Linda Bamfield at 828-361-6848.

Food vendors should call Bonnie Kotchenreuther at 828-361-1027.

Scout troops, 4-H, or any organization or club that wants to march or have a float in the parade may call Linda Hurd, parade organizer, at 828-361-3707.

Anyone interested in participating in a “pick up” marching band and has his or her own instrument may call Hurd for details.

Contacts for other events include: 5K run: Jeff Keen at 828-835-7200; dog parade: Lisa DiCuffa at 828-361-6060; kids and float parade and car show: Linda Hurd at 828-837-3374; other general information: Marie Speigel at 828-835-8821.

Corporate sponsorships are available in the following increments: Stars and Stripes: $1,000, Firecracker: $500, Sparkler: $250. For more information, call Tammi Johnson at 828-361-6930.

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.

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.