Murphy NC 28906

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sail away with the Murphy/Tri-County Women’s Club from noon until 1:45 pm on Thursday, June 7, 2007, in the fellowship hall of Murphy First Baptist Church.

Phylis Blackmon, owner of Crown Travel and Tours Inc., in Murphy NC, will tell about some of the exotic places to travel, how to get there, and what to do once arriving at your destination.

Back by popular demand will be special music by Jeff Owens of Murphy.

Special speaker Linda Farrell of Kathleen, Georgia, will tell about “How a U-turn in Georgia Saved Her Life.”

Reservations and cancellations for the luncheon and child care must be made by noon on Monday, June 4, 2007. Reservations not canceled by Monday will require payment.

Admission is $9.50 inclusive, and child care is free. Special hostess gifts will be given.

For more information, call Martha at 828-837-2694.

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