September Newsletter

High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center has been invited to bring a group of their Equestrian Atheletes to the North Carolina Special Olympics in September at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. If you would like to donate to help make this trip possible please send your checks to High Lonesome Stable at 15712 Joe Brown Hwy Murphy NC 28906 or bring them by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce office at 805 US Hwy 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906.

Can you identify where in our area this photo compliments of BeYou Photography was taken? If so contact us and win a beautiful piece of custom pottery courtesy of Mike Lalone Pottery.

Art Walk is this First Friday, as well as the Opening Reception for the MAX Project, Murphy Art Xplosion, downtown Murphy! Pick up your flyer at the MAC, Murphy Art Center.

#themaxproject #downtownmurphy www.ValleyRiverArts.com

Unwind after a long week with a glass of wine from Ferncrest Winery, while putting together a custom, farm-fresh bouquet from Harpp Flower Farm.

Petals and pours will be held at Ferncrest Winery (1060 Mainstreet, Andrews NC) on 9/1 from 5-7. Swing by anytime between 5-7 to enjoy a glass of wine and be guided through making a custom bouquet.

Tickets are available at www.harppflowerfarm.com

Check out the lineup for September at the Blue Stage!

EVENTS

Stay healthy this season! $25 off our Immunity Infusion for the entire month of September!

This infusion is full of essential vitamins to boost your immune system to prevent/aid in recovering from illness!

September availability is limited so make sure to book ahead of time!

We take pride in all of our Harrah’s Cherokee employees and we have the benefits

to prove it! These are just some of the *perks* of working Harrah’s Valley River Casino:

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Employee Wellness Program
• 5% matched 401k, vested from day 1
• Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Visit our websight at www.harrahscherokeejobs.com, scroll down to the bottom to

see more detailed information on the benefits packages!!

FIRST STREET • DOWNTOWN ANDREWS

Second & Fourth Friday – May through September

5 PM to 8 PM

All are Welcome. Please bring a covered dish if you plan to dine with us.

Wed. Sept. 20 at Olive's Porch! Make a Herringbone beaded bracelet with Pattie Bagley.

Learn more and register today on our website: https://olivesporch.org/products/beaded-bracelet-herringbone

Learn to make this slinky and fun bracelet while exploring off-loom bead weaving. This herringbone design uses single-hole seed beads and two-hole rectangular half Tila beads. A variety of colors and findings will be available to choose from. This workshop is open to students ages 16 and up. All levels are welcome, and no experience is required!

Check all the workshops available at Olive's Porch for September!

NCWorks Career Center Tri -County is hosting a “Back to School Job Fair and Resource Event”

WHEN: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

TIME: 10AM – 1PM

WHERE: Konehete Park- Pavilion 3

699 Connahette St. Murphy, NC

Attention all food and wine enthusiasts! A captivating culinary journey awaits you at Sage as we present an exclusive Wine Dinner event featuring the culinary artistry of Chef Steven Lash alongside the acclaimed wines from Sean Minor Winery. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your senses on a night of exquisite flavors, perfectly paired wines, and unforgettable moments.

Date: September 28, 2023

Time: 6 pm

Location: Sage

Reservations are required.

Limited Seating. Reserve your seat now!

https://sageandrewsnc.com/wine-dinner/

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • 11am-7pm

Join the throngs of Fall festival lovers (just like you) who will be on Main Street in Andrews at our Annual Oktoberfest! From Main Street you can see the leaves starting to turn while you shop from local shops and vendors and enjoy some great food, beer, and wine.

Beer, beer, and even wine! Just like the traditional Oktoberfest in Germany, both beer and wine will be available. Open containers are allowed on Main Street in designated areas. Please drink responsibly!

Beer & Wine Garden participants:

• FernCrest Winery Tasting Room
• Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
• Snowbird Mountains Brewery

Music? But of course! You can sit near the stage in our complimentary chairs, and enjoy some great entertainment. There will also be picnic tables available in case you like to hear music while you dine.

Stage Schedule

TBA

Food? The food will be the best you have ever tasted in your life!

Street Vendors? Of course. Again this year we will have the area’s best arts & crafts vendors located on Main Street.

Online Vendor Application

Corn Hole Tournament? Oh Yeah!! Get practicing to win a cash prize.

Kids? Always! There will be a FREE Kids Zone on Main Street that includes all kinds of great activities.

Celebrate Appalachian culture at John C. Campbell's 47th Fall Festival!

October 7-8, 2023

Our Mission

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce empowers its members to build relationships that foster economic development, growth and prosperity while uniting businesses and community leaders.

Email: info@cherokeecountychamber.com
Website: cherokeecountychamber.com
Location: 805 U.S. 64, Murphy, NC, USA
Phone: 828-837-2242
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