Cherokee County NC Blog

More than 200 one-of-a-kind handcrafted items have been donated by instructors, students, and Folk School supporters, and will be up for bid this Saturday, August 16 at the annual Benefit Auction.

Donations include something from almost every discipline taught at the Folk School, including pottery, ironwork, basketry, wood items, dolls, paintings, weavings, rugs, jewelry, furniture and more. All Auction proceeds will benefit the Folk School’s craft programs.

Auction Events (free admission, no reservations required):
1 - 2 p.m. - Silent Auction
1 - 2 p.m. - Live Auction Preview
2 - 5 p.m. - Live Auction with Tim Ryan & Bob Grove

A lunch buffet will be served at noon in the Folk School’s Dining Hall. Reservations are required for lunch and space is limited. Cost for the lunch is $12.00 per person.

For more information, see the Folk School Benefit Auction page on the John C Campbell Folk School website.

David Brose is working to create a second edition of Nighthoots and Morningsongs and is looking for local talent.

You can learn more about this on the entry I wrote for the first edition:

Nighthoots and Morningsongs Available at Folk School - Brasstown, NC 28902

Get in touch with David Brose at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

Act on your dream!

JD

Healthy Coffee House (Murphy, NC US)

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Gov. Mike Easley announced that the official, free, 2008 North Carolina Travel Guide is available.

The new guide includes a special pull-out map of the state and details on activities that can be shared by the entire family, grandkids to grandparents.

You can get a copy of the guide by calling 1-800-Visit NC (800-847-4862) or on the web at www.visitnc.com, or you can go directly to the page to request a copy of the 2008 North Carolina Travel Guide.

A wild game supper will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at the Andrews Community Building, sponsored by First Assembly Sportsmen.

The event, which consists of a full meal (bear, deer, rabbit, hog, trout, and more) with drink and dessert, is for guys only, and boys should be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is free.

There will be door prizes.

For more information, call 828-321-3777 or see Andrews First Assembly of God.

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.

Did you know that you can donate online to the Valley River Humane Society?

Just click the PayPal button on their home page to make your donation using your PayPal account or several major credit and debit cards. PayPal is a secure way to donate without sharing your financial information with anyone but PayPal.

Shelter hours: The Valley River Humane Society Shelter hours are from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, from Tuesday though Saturday.

They are located at 7450 US Hwy 19 in Marble, NC. Call 828-837-2304 to meet any of their animals.

The Western Carolina Spay-Neuter Clinic is open at the shelter from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, from Tuesday through Saturday.

Call the Spay-Neuter Clinic at 828-837-6852 for an appointment.

Ask about their “Big Fix” low-cost spay-neuter program.

Valley River Humane Society Thrift Store has a new location at 1160 W. US 64 in Murphy, NC 28906. Stop by and see it.

The hours of operation are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Monday through Saturday. For more information, call the Thrift Store at 828-837-6137.

Want to foster a dog or cat?

Anyone interested in fostering a dog or cat may call Sharen at 828-837-4186, Jo at 828-837-5781, or the Valley River Humane Society at 828-837-2304.

The Cherokee County Center and the Clay County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service will be offering Extension Master Gardner training starting on Monday, February 11, 2008 and continuing on Mondays and Wednesdays through Monday, March 31, 2008.

The training will be held at the Brasstown Community Center starting at 9:00 am each session and lasting until 1:00 pm. A tuition fee of $75 will be collected on February 11, 2008, to cover expenses.

Becoming an Extension Master Gardner has certain responsibilities and an obligation to donate a certain amount of community service. Interest has been high and seating is limited.

Want a laugh or two? You know you’re a Master Gardner when…

If you would like to participate in this rewarding and unique learning experience, call 828-837-2210.

Nick Guthrie was the top listing agent and Bryan Durrance was the top selling agent for the month of December, 2007 at Western Carolina Real Estate Co Inc.

Bryan Durrance was the top sales agent for the month by closing the most transactions in December.

Nick Guthrie was the top listing agent. He listed the highest number of new properties in and around the Murphy, NC area.

Broker/owner Johnny Prather congratulates them on their accomplishments.