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News: Volunteer Opportunity
News: Volunteer Opportunity
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Master Gardner training - Brasstown, NC 28902
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 19 2008 at 12:31 PM
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.
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Andrews, NC 28901 - June 11, 2007
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, June 8 2007 at 4:10 AM
The Andrews community is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30 pm until 6:00 pm on Monday, June 11, 2007, at First Methodist Church, located on Main Street in Andrews, NC 28901.
All presenting donors can enter a drawing for one of two $750 gas cards.
Call 828-321-5216 to schedule an appointment.
Family Violence Hurts Children - Help Stop The Pain - Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, June 8 2007 at 4:06 AM
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.
United Way honors community volunteers -- Cherokee County and Clay County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, November 26 2005 at 2:55 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC, Clay County NC, United Way, volunteers)
More than 40 volunteers from 17 Cherokee County social service agencies were honored recently by the United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties.
About 90 people attended the volunteer recognition event at First United Methodist Church. The theme was "Volunteers -- the Heart of a Community."
Murphy Mayor Bill Hughes expressed his thanks to volunteers, saying that hundreds of volunteers contribute thousands of hours to helping people in the community and to making this community a good place to live. But it is not just the time they give and the knowledge and skills they share, he said, it is their caring that makes a difference.
Laura Hays, a Special Olympics athlete and 2003-2004 honorary chairperson for United Way's fundraising campaign, also thanked the volunteers.
"Lots of volunteers help with Special Olympics in Cherokee County," she said, "They coach us and drive us places and cheer us on."
Special Olympics has more than 100 local volunteers.
(Learn more about Special Olympics North Carolina and volunteer online.)
Devin Tant, a 15-year-old Boy Scout who is about to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, is the 2005-2006 honorary chairperson for United Way. He expressed appreciation to the many adults who make Scouting available for youth by volunteering.
Karen Borchers, executive director of the local United Way, pointed out that many of the most vital social service agencies in Cherokee County are entirely volunteer. These include the emergency food pantries, rescue squads, home-delivered meals, and Compassionate Friends.
The service of a number of other agencies are provided almost entirely by volunteers, such as the Guardian ad Litem program, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts.
Borchers said United Way refers volunteers to local agencies.
"We have brochures about volunteering at the chamber and the libraries, and we receive inquiries from newcomers and local agencies and their particular needs," Borchers said.
Many volunteers help with several agencies. Many of those present at the event have volunteered with the same agency for 10 years or more.
The volunteers were presented with "one-of-a-kind" thank-you certificates, colored by children in the Power Partners after-school program in Andrews, NC.
Contributions to United Way are distributed to local agencies to provide services to the needy, children, families, and elderly in Cherokee and Clay counties.
Volunteers honored at the event were:
- American Cancer Society: Barbara Hughes, Rod Springer
- Boy Scouts of America (Daniel Boone Council): Lee Guthrie
- Cherokee County NC 4-H: Jan Griggs, Frankie McMillan, Dixie Palmer, Jane Stiles
- Compassionate Friends: Mabel Cooke, Lea English
- Family Resources: Terry Raper, Jean Twiggs, Ricky Twiggs
- Far West Families First: Joan Furst
- Far West Mountain Economic Partners: Bill Block, Joan Furst, Jim Holloway
- Girl Scouts of the USA (Pisgah Council): Marie Guthrie, Misty Starks
- Guardian ad Litem: John Burgess, Carol McAfee, Bob McNew, Judy McNew, Becky Wanamaker
- House Raising Volunteer: Barbara Hughes
- Office of Economic Opportunity: Joan Furst
- One Dozen Who Care: Nancy Copeland, Purel Miller, Monica Sudderth, Ann Woodford
- Power Partners: Carol McAfee
- REACH: Maxine Arve
- Special Olympics (North Carolina): Cathy Davidson, Chuck Fleming, Richard Harris, Suzanne Parker, Paul Veliquette, Rita Veliquette
- Toys for Tots: Ron Eichholz, Ken Thaggard, Marge Thaggard
- United Way: Bob Allen, Bill Block, Rick Bradner, Harry Jarrett, Helen Sturgeon, Kathy Tant
United Way's fundraising campaign is underway. This year's goal is $56,000. About 60 percent of the goal has been raised. All money raised by United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties is used locally.
Donors can specify whether they want contributions to be used to help people in Cherokee, Clay, or both counties. They also can specify if they wish their donations to be used in a specific town or for a specific agency.
Learn more about United Way of America.
See, also, the county coordinators for United Way of North Carolina.
To learn about volunteer opportunities or giving to United Way, call 828-837-7064, or donate online to United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties.
Blood Drive: First Baptist Church -- Andrews, NC 28901 -- July 25, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 3:18 AM
(Context Tag: Andrews NC) A blood drive will be held from 1:30 to 6:00 pm on Monday, July 25, 2005, at First Baptist Church in Andrews, NC.
A free wristband will be given to all donors.
To set an appointment, call 828-321-3384.
Blood Drive: First United Methodist Church -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- July 18, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 3:08 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) A blood drive will be held from 1:30 pm until 6:00 pm on Monday, July 18, 2005, at First United Methodist Church, 71 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC.
A free wristband will be given to all donors.
To set an appointment, call 828-837-3889.
Volunteer Fair: Murphy Medical Center -- Peachtree Community -- June 14, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 5:44 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Murphy Medical Center, a division of Southwestern Health System, will have a volunteer fair from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in the Travis Green conference room on the left side of the main hospital entrance.
Many different volunteer opportunities are available at the hospital, nursing home, Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice, and Granny's Attic.
Department managers will be available on Tuesday to discuss volunteer options. Volunteers receive many benefits including discounted meals, free flu shots, and discounted hospital bills.
Wal-Mart Supports Local Volunteer Work -- Cherokee County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Thursday, June 2 2005 at 6:06 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Wal-Mart supports employees who donate more than 25 hours in a six-month period as volunteers to needy organizations, through the company's "volunteerism always pays" and "matching grants" programs.
Friends of the Moss Memorial Library received a $1,000 matching grant on April 28, 2005. The donation was raised with the help of Lee Brown, stationery department managere, and members of Friends of the Moss Memorial Library.
"Our associates were thrilled to partner with the Friends of the Moss Memorial Library to raise funds for a worthwhile cause," said Nadine Lance, Wal*Mart Assistant Manager. "The money will be used for programs in the local community and we are glad to support the organization."
The community matching grants program is the largest program funded by the Wal*Mart/Sam's Club Foundation.
This program involves fundraising efforts by not-for-profit organizations with the participation of Wal*Mart Associates.
Groups receiving a $250 donation through Wal*Mart's "volunteerism always pays" program include the following:
Volunteers Needed To Help Children -- Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Monday, May 30 2005 at 1:49 PM
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(Context Tag: western North Carolina) Every day in the 30th Judicial District, a child is abused or neglected in one form or another.
For that child, the world is often a dark place, and the innocence of childhood is shattered.
Concerned citizens often ask what they can do to help the community and children in it, and what impact they can make.
The answer is that everyone can make a difference.
The Guardian ad Litem program is searching for special people who are willing to give their time and talents to help the life of a child.
With an ever-increasing number of children entering foster care due to abuse or neglect, there is a need for additional volunteers in the 30th Judicial District, which includes the counties of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain, and includes the Qualla Boundary. No special experience or education is necessary.
All that is needed is an interest in children, be a responsible adult ages 18 or older and pass a criminal background check.
A commitment of 15-29 hours per month is usually the time required.
Flexible group training programs will start in Murphy on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Call Mary May, district administrator at the Guardian ad Litem office in Murphy, at 828-837-8003 or 828-321-4056 for more information.
Blood Drive -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- May 9, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Monday, May 30 2005 at 12:22 PM
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(Context Tag: Murphy NC) A blood drive will be held from 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm on Monday, May 9, 2005, at First United Methodist Church, 71 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC.
For an appointment, call 828-837-2889.
Blood Drive at TCCC -- Peachtree Community -- February 17, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, May 27 2005 at 6:35 AM
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A blood drive will be in progress from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 17, 2005, at Tri-County Community College.
To make an appointment, call 828-837-6810.
Disabled American Veterans Van Service to Asheville -- Andrews, NC 28901
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, May 27 2005 at 3:22 AM
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Andrews, NC, resident Pam Carman is the keeper of the Disabled American Veterans van that carries anywhere from one to a half-dozen veterans back and forth the 100 miles or so to Asheville, NC, about 15 times per month.
For more information on the veterans van service to Asheville or how to become a driver, call 828-321-4172.
For more information about Disabled American Veterans volunteer services, visit the web site at www.dav.org.
Blood Drive -- Andrews, NC 28901 -- January 24, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, May 27 2005 at 1:36 AM
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A blood drive will be held from 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm on Monday, January 24, 2005, at First Baptist Church, 438 Business 19, Andrews, NC 28901.
Call 828-321-3384 to schedule an appointment.
A free thank you pack will be given to all presenting donors at this drive.
Red Cross Blood Drive -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- January 10, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Thursday, May 26 2005 at 3:37 AM
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There will be an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, January 10, 2005 from 1:30 pm until 6:00 pm at the Murphy First United Methodist Church, located at 71 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906.
Free Bob Cats t-shirts and a thank-you pack will be given to all donors. To make an appointment, call 828-837-3889.
Volunteers Wanted -- FWMEP EITC Program -- Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, May 24 2005 at 3:30 PM
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Far West Mountain Economic Partners is looking for volunteers to help prepare taxes on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program again this tax season.
Offices will be set up in Clay, Cherokee, Graham and Swain Counties. Volunteers are asked to give about three hours per week for three to four weeks during the upcoming tax season.
The EITC program is designed to assist working familes with incomes up to $34,000 and individuals earning up to $11,000. During 2003, the Far West Mountain Economic Partners EITC program brought $77,699 in refunds for families in the four counties, with the volunteers preparing 99 returns.
The volunteers will help low-income workers fill out 2004 federal and state income tax returns. This service is completely free to the clients.
For more information, or to volunteer, call Penny Hane at Far West Mountain Economic Partners at 1-866-389-0232. Or, if you prefer, email her at penny@hintoncenter.org .
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Campbell Folk School Benefit Auction - Brasstown, NC 28902 - Saturday, August 16, 2008 -- August 15, 2008, 2:29 AM
Healthy Coffee House - Murphy, North Carolina, USA - Save on drinks and overnight stays -- January 21, 2008, 7:54 AM
Free 2008 North Carolina Travel Guide -- January 19, 2008, 12:39 PM
Wild Game Supper - Andrews, NC 28901 - January 24, 2008 -- January 19, 2008, 12:38 PM
Free workshop - How to eat well, even with a medical condition - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 22, 2008 -- January 19, 2008, 12:37 PM
Breast and Cervical Cancer Clinic - Murphy, NC 28906 -- January 19, 2008, 12:35 PM
Free Financial Fitness Workshop - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 22, 2008 -- January 19, 2008, 12:34 PM
Support The Valley River Humane Society - Marble, NC 28905 -- January 19, 2008, 12:33 PM
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Master Gardner training - Brasstown, NC 28902 -- January 19, 2008, 12:31 PM
Mountain Little League Baseball Signups - Murphy, NC 28906 -- January 19, 2008, 12:29 PM
Mountain Little League Umpire Clinic - Murphy, NC 28906 - March 1, 2008 -- January 19, 2008, 12:24 PM
Water Arthritis Aquatic Class - Murphy, NC 28906 -- January 19, 2008, 12:23 PM
Nick Guthrie and Bryan Durrance were Top Agents in December 2007 at Western Carolina Real Estate Co - Murphy, NC 28906 -- January 19, 2008, 12:21 PM
Fourth Annual Robert Burns Dinner - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 25, 2008 -- January 19, 2008, 12:20 PM
Celebration Station Ribbon Cutting - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 31, 2008 -- January 19, 2008, 12:19 PM
Mountain Valley Pac and Ship-It Ribbon Cutting - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 30, 2008 -- January 19, 2008, 12:18 PM
Butterfly Life Grand Opening - Murphy, NC 28906 - January 19, 2008 -- January 19, 2008, 12:16 PM
Sing Behind the Plow Nominated for an Emmy Award - Brasstown, NC 28906 -- January 19, 2008, 12:14 PM
Nighthoots and Morningsongs Available at Folk School - Brasstown, NC 28902 -- January 19, 2008, 12:12 PM
Jan Davidson Receives North Carolina's Top Honor - Brasstown, NC 28902 -- January 19, 2008, 12:11 PM
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