Posted by: Julie Chautin on: August 2, 2010
Friends’ board members Bob MacLean and Mike Moumousis did the ultimate job for the Friends’ Auction. They picked up the Shopsmith Mark V tool system, loaded it in Mike’s truck and took it to Bob Grove Auctions. Come to Friends of Murphy Library’s Auction this Saturday, August 7, and buy it for your favorite person. [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 31, 2009
Great news for the Murphy Library’s auction bidders! Especially if you love New Orleans cooking. Panama City and Murphy residents Sue Ellen and Woody Woodward are offering dinner for 8 during Mardi Gras season with traditional food, music, and favors at your home. No beverages provided but plenty of fun! Sue Ellen has been Queen, [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 25, 2009
If you want to see past blogs about the August 8 Auction, go to Categories in the column on the right and hit “Auction.” Here are some photos of items:
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 23, 2009
Yes, that’s right, the perfect home is a condo if you are a purple martin. As you can see Larry King has donated a beautiful addition to any backyard. Larry is Friends’ president Nora King’s husband and an excellent craftsman. Bob Grove will auction this bird condo off at the Murphy Public Library’s August 8 auction. Grove Auctions is located at 7540 Highway 64, Brasstown, NC [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 19, 2009
Do you know any art collectors? Here is a fun weekend event. The Murphy Library is auctioning local crafts, furniture and these African and Haitian art items on August 8 at Bob Grove Auctions, 7540 Highway 64 in Brasstown, NC, midway between Murphy and Hayesville. Phone (828) 837-9200. The Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. The Live [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 12, 2009
Among the many African treasures donated by Faye and Bob Strang to the Murphy Library’s August 8 auction are two Masai masks from Kenya. Keep checking this blog to see other items at the auction. It is scheduled for August 8 at Grove Auctions on U. S. 64 East Alternate, two miles east of the Murphy Medical Center. The Silent [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: June 26, 2009
Cherokee County residents Faye and Bob Strang have given the Murphy Library their collection of African art to be auctioned off at the Friends of Murphy Library August 8 auction. The Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Live Auction starts at 7. Grove Auctions is hosting the auction on Highway 64 East, [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: June 25, 2009
New Friends member Mike Moumousis has donated a framed portrait of the late Princess Diana for the Friends annual auction on August 8 at Grove Auctions. Chinese rug will also be up for auction. Silent Auction starts at 5:30 p.m., Live Auction at 7. Call 837-2417 or come by the library to donate.
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: June 23, 2009
The Murphy Library has the best patrons in the country. These are just a few of the wonderful items donated for the August 8 auction. Squint your eyes just like Robbie Burns would and you can see a little book of his poems. Or check out Mike Lalone’s light blue-green vase.
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: June 22, 2009
Friends of Murphy Library are creating several gift baskets for their August 8 auction at Grove Auctions. Local gift basket specialist, Jane Hensley is putting the finishing touches on them. Basket themes include wine, champagne, soaps and lotions, chocolate, golf, make-a-chef-smile, pets, movies, babies, pasta, and tools. ( Don’t worry, they’re not all in the same basket.) If you want [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: June 21, 2009
Millie Crawford has “hooked” onto the perfect gift. With her crochet hook, she hand crochets a name, sometimes a last name, or a first name. Even a nickname.The Murphy resident has offered to crochet up to a seven-letter name, mat and frame it for the winning bidder at the Murphy Library’s August 8 auction [...]
