The first annual Murphy, NC Appalachian Highland Games and Scottish Festival will be held on September 8, 2001 at Martins Creek School in Cherokee county. For info contact: Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, 828-837-2242 or event coordinator, Gil Hargett, 828-389-0747 The first ever Foothills Highland Games will be held Nov 2 and 3 2001 at Harmon field in Tryon, NC. Contact 828-859-2050 or 800-440-7848 for details. Lynda