Murphy NC 28906

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.

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.