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JIM CARSON AIS OPA
STUDIO / GALLERY
20-2 Main St., Saluda, NC
The Jim Carson Studio/Gallery will participate in the Saluda Art Stroll on Saturday, July 13, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Main Street. The Stroll takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month through December. Refreshments will be served.
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Jim’s Studio/Gallery will be closed on Thursday, July 4, but will be wide open on Friday-Sunday, July 5-7, which includes Coon Dog Day on July 6.
The two paintings featured here are recent paintings by Jim of up and down Main St. Come in to see the originals.
Jim’s Studio/Gallery hours are Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sundays 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Mondays 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Tuesday-Thursday, by appointment or chance.
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William Jameson
Painting Workshops
As Saluda heats up, come enjoy some cool weather at our next workshop in Cashiers! The higher altitude and the Whiteside Art Gallery will make this a pleasurable adventure indoors and out! Then we will return to Saluda to enjoy the fabulous weather for “Fall on the Blue Ridge” where we take advantage of the spectacular fall foliage outdoors. Join us for one or both of these popular workshops!
“Late Summer on the Blue Ridge”
8/15-8/17,2024
Whiteside Art Gallery
1057 Hwy 64 West
Cashiers, NC
Western NC Blue Ridge Mountains
During “Late Summer on the Blue Ridge” we will be cool and comfortable painting in our studio for three days. We have been invited to enjoy this workshop at the amazing Whiteside Art Gallery in fabulous Cashiers, NC. We will work from photo references that are used as a point of departure for your compositions. We will determine what to leave out or leave in to make good paintings and to make them your own. We will begin each day at 9AM with talks and demonstrations then paint till lunch. We will go “Dutch” to one of Cashier’s charming cafes then return to paint till about 3:30PM. This will leave you time to explore this spectacular area! On Wednesday evening, the 14th, we will have a “get acquainted party” for painters and their partner or friend.
“Fall on the Blue Ridge”
10/24-10/26,2024
Ransom Road Studios
519 Ransom Road &
Plein Air in and around Saluda
Saluda, NC
This is one of the most spectacular times of the year to be in the mountains of western North Carolina! We will learn how to work quickly and modify a broad vista into an exciting composition. Even devout studio painters will benefit from this change of pace! We will meet each morning in the studio then drive to our sites. We will paint until lunch which will be at one of Saluda’s fun cafes and then return to paint for the afternoon. Also, we will have our “get acquainted party” on Wednesday the 23rd at our home and studio.” This is our most popular time in the mountains so please register for the workshop and secure accommodation early!
General Information
All workshops are open to beginners to advanced with one-to-one instruction in your choice of oil, acrylic, or watercolor. A materials list is sent upon registration. The number of participants in each workshop is limited so we encourage you to call or “e-request” an enrollment form and return it with a deposit.
For questions, contact Bill at 843-729-0593 or BillJameson0593@gmail.com. Please visit Bill at www.williamjameson.com.
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Top of the Grade Concert
Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals Perform at Top of the Grade Concert July 12
Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals will perform at the Top of the Grade Concert series at 7 pm Friday, July 12 on the Ella Grace Mintz Stage in McCreery Park. This free community event is made possible through a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation.
Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals make fun-loving, country-swing music at its best. Music that is fresh and vibrant - characterized by exceptional songwriting, tight harmonies, great arrangements and stellar instrumentation. The Big Deals feature the immensely talented Molly Barrett on fiddle/vocals; Tim Gallagher on mandolin; and Sinclair on guitar and vocals. The songs are delightfully crafted little vignettes wrapped around seriously powerful melodies and uncommon instrumental prowess – and the band wrings every possible drop of emotion out of each one.
Showcasing their original songs, the group merges Southern story-telling, chamber music sensibilities and jazz-influenced melodies to create an original musical sound – elegant, but feisty and unfiltered.
This band definitely distinguishes itself in the crowed acoustic music scene. The Big Deals have
demonstrated that they are equally comfortable on the big festival stages of MerleFest and PossumFest or the listening rooms and theaters of the US.
The Big Deals were recently featured on the Song of the Mountain broadcast for PBS; as a headliner for SERFA; and are a regular performer on The Grind Artist Series.
The Top of the Grade Concert series is overseen by the Saluda Downtown Foundation, Inc. with support from the City of Saluda. The Saluda Downtown Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the arts, beautification, historic preservation, cultural development, and economic development in downtown Saluda.
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Mountain Page Theater is excited to announce our fall production, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Auditions: Wednesday 8/14 from 5:00-7:00 and Friday 8/16 from 5:00-7:00, or by appointment
For more information, show dates, audition forms, music and sides go to www.mountainpage.theater/upnext
For an audition appointment please email Ashley Sandahl at ashleyonstage@gmail.com
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Tickets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr are on sale! Get them fast, before they sell out. The show is Saturday and Sunday, July 13th and 14th at 2:30 at Mountain Page Theater.
We are incredibly proud of this fabulous group of children who put this show together in a mere 6 weeks. They designed the sets, are running the sound and lights, stage managing, and more! Look for us at the Coon Dog Day parade with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang herself on the Mountain Page Theater float!
Go to www.mountainpage.theater/upnext for your tickets.
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Musings Under the Moon
This fabulous Variety type show, inspired by Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, continues on the Third Saturday in July.
Tales, Tunes, Truth and Trivia, with Special Guests each month. Come sing along, dance a bit and enjoy fabulous summer nights in Saluda.
Once again, please bring your own chair and snacks and beverages if you like. Susan Cannon will be providing some beverages as she once again allows us to create in her magnificent courtyard at Saluda Moon Glass Studio! Thank You Susan!
We start at 6:00pm
July 20th – Featuring Steve Prickelmyer and Friends
The July show is also a Fundraiser of our fabulous Newsletter - Our So Saluda Newsletter needs help to continue to distribute the print version of the newsletter. The cost to produce the e-version is also going up...PLEASE come join us for great music and make a donation to our newsletter!
Checks can be made to:
Saluda Lifestyles,
just give checks to Susan Cannon on the night of the event or mail checks to:
Greg Bryant
P O Box 84
Saluda, NC 28773
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Heartwood Gallery Meet the Artist at the Saluda Art Stroll
Saturday, July 13th, 4-6pm
The newly formed Saluda Art Alliance is sponsoring Saluda Art Strolls on the second Saturday of each month of the 2024 season.
Come stroll downtown and visit the many shops and studios, view the art each has to offer and be treated to light refreshments. The fourth Saluda Art Stroll is Saturday, July 13th, 4-6pm.
Join us at Heartwood Gallery as we welcome Saluda potter Robin Kirby for our “Meet the Artist” during the stroll. Robin creates handcrafted functional stoneware pottery, paying special attention to form and design with a creative edge. Drawing inspiration from Native Art, classical forms and the natural world, Robin thoughtfully creates pottery meant to enhance your everyday life. Robin will be bringing extra work to share and be available between 4 and 6 to meet and greet and discuss her work.
We are excited to showcase the arts of our wonderful mountain community.
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The Boot Hill Babes
By Cappy Hall Rearick
United we stand. Divided we fall. We’re tighter than pantyhose two sizes small!
Recently I almost joined a workout center where sweet young things sported thonga-majigs that barely covered their thingamajigs. For fifteen minutes I gawked, feeling years older than I did when I walked in. They worked their pecs and abs like NFL linebackers; they pushed-up, pulled-up and jogged, all while texting. How did they do that? One look at the sweet young things cavorting and I couldn’t get out the door fast enough.
In the past, workout centers promised to make me live longer, and for way too long I gobbled up the sales pitch like hot popcorn. I signed up even while my brain screamed that I would sooner eat dirt than exercise.
These days, I am happy to simply walk each morning with women my own age living with similar physical issues and who know how to hold verbal conversations. I go for morning walks rather than deep stretches.
As if marking territory, my friends and I walk in the local cemetery. The real residents there don’t give a hoot that we’re on Social Security or that we wear baggy sweats instead of thongs. The flat pavement surrounding the graveyard makes for a fairly easy walk. Flat is important after you reach a certain age plateau where no one knows bupkis about CPR.
Most days, I work alone at my computer, so the early morning strolls allow me to socialize. Over time, we have managed to share searing social commentary, Netflix reviews, recipes and family shenanigans and occasionally some first-rate group therapy.
Our den mother sends me a wakeup text at 7 a.m. It is not the highlight of my day, but it’s good to know she’s keeping us on track. By eight o’clock I am still groggy but manage to perch my numb tush on the front seat of my car where I tool toward Reebok Ridge or Boot Hill, depending on my frame of mind.
One of our walkers is energetic and single-minded in her quest to work out all her body kinks collected over the years. Dressed to the nines, she huffs and puffs along with the rest of us, and often leaves to attend a spin class. Am I missing out on something important?
Two blocks away from the cemetery another friend with a smile that won’t go away meets us. When she doesn’t show up, there is a large hole created by her absence. Sometimes she brings her neighbor who loves all dogs but not many people. She says her dogs don’t interrupt her, so I figure that’s the reason she talks like a motormouth.
Another friend’s knee replacement motivated her to use her feet more often than her wheels, so most days she can be found roaming all over town like the energizer bunny. She makes me tired.
We normally avoid political and/or religious topics and most of the time we succeed. Having a spirited discussion on the upcoming election and the anticipated results is so topical these days that it is no longer totally off track unless one of us gets ticked. We are more apt to discuss arthritis medications than up-to-the-minute fashions, and news of a better-designed walking shoe is always an attention grabber.
Should the talk turn morbid, we glance around at all the tombstones to get a reality check and a quick change of conversation. Much like the ebb and flow of life itself, lively conversation fuels our pace. Our eight o’clock walks have more to do with companionship, support and sisterhood than sweaty exercise.
My walking buddies offer compassion when needed and a pat on the back when deserved. It doesn’t matter to them that I wouldn’t wear a thong if my very life depended on it.
Someday, I expect I’ll be a permanent boneyard resident but when that day comes, my spirit will show up at eight o’clock each morning to walk with my friends.
Sisters By Choice
Sisterhood, sisterhood calling others to walk
And come together where each can talk
About what’s going on in different parts of the world
Sharing tales with each other of when we were a girl
Speaking as a woman, sometimes loud is good
When we walk together as a sisterhood should.
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FREE Live Music & Events at Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill
Fri., July 5, 7-10 p.m. | Upstate of Mind is a Greenville, S.C., based party band. The group covers favorite songs across many genres – rock, pop, hip hop, country, R&B, soul, beach and more. Entering the Upstate music scene in Spring of 2023, Upstate of Mind hit the ground running, quickly earning a reputation for high energy, unforgettable vocals and engaging shows featuring professional musicians, audio and lighting. The band will bring a party to the stage that you don’t want to miss. Band members are Ricky Mansfield, drums; Mark Nowell, guitar/vocals; Thomas Brady, bass/vocals; Dan Poisson, guitar; and Andrea Trainer, vocals.
Sat., July 6, 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Newfound Gap (Youth Bluegrass Band) hails from Leicester, NC., and they will be kicking off the annual Saluda Coon Dog Day Festival at our live music venue. They've played several stages including Merlefest, Appalachia Sessions TV, The Earl Scruggs Festival, Balsam Range's Art of Music Festival and the Youth and Kids on Bluegrass Stages for the International Bluegrass Music Association. They've won first place ribbons for best youth band at several fiddlers’ conventions in the Southeast and won second place in youth band at Galax. All have earned awards in their instrument categories. Their teachers are Bryan McDowell, Jerry Sutton, Nick Dauphinais and Josh Goforth. This brother/sister band ranges in ages from 11 to 16. They include Bayla, 16, banjo/guitar/vocals; Sylvie, 14, fiddle/mandolin/vocals; Judah, 13, upright bass/guitar/vocals; and Emme, 11, upright bass/mandolin.
Sat., July 6, 7-10 p.m. | Crystal Creek is primarily a country and southern rock cover band that plays a little something for everyone including country/classic country, rock/southern rock and bluegrass. Band members are Ed Bowen, lead guitar of Williamston, SC; Candace Gronek, rhythm/vocals of Greenville, SC; Jerry Hipp, drummer of Inman, SC; and Robert Bowen, bass/vocals of Inman, SC.
Sun., July 7, 2-5 p.m. | Garry Lee & Kate's Acoustic Duet will bring to the stage some traditional country and folk music. Garry Cuthbertson (of the band Gilkey Cattle Company) joined forces with Kate Durham about seven years ago and they have been bringing music alive together ever since around Western North Carolina. Garry plays rhythm guitar while Kate puts the bow to the fiddle, combining sounds to please any music lover’s ears.
Wed., July 10, 6-9 p.m. | DJ Honeybee Karaoke is NEW to our entertainment lineup with Morgan Bass bringing her fun and energetic Karaoke dance party to town. Known as the Karaoke Queen, Morgan has extensive experience providing a variety of music for patrons to sing to. The event is free and will be held monthly on alternate Wednesdays (July 10 & 24 for starters.)
Fri., July 12, 7-10 p.m. | Solvivor is the Post-Modern Rock project formed by Ian Harrod and Dorsey Parker. Inspired by the rich legacies of American Blues and Rock, with an authentic energy and groove, Solvivor enters the modern music scene with a fresh and electrifying sound. Channeling the spirits and in the sonic realm of bands such as the Black Keys, The Record Company, and Jack White, Solvivor seamlessly melds musical mastery with evocative lyricism, forging an unforgettable sonic journey. Come enjoy some soul-stirring acoustic country blues and adrenaline-fueled Post-Modern Rock anthems. Special guest drummer and vocalist Joe Medwick will join Solvivor for the evening of live music.
Sat., July 13, 7-10 p.m. | The Millwrites is an Upstate South Carolina band that provides an eclectic mix of music genres. The four-piece group performs originals and cover songs from the 60s and 70s to the 2020s. Band members are songwriters Roy Smith Jr., lead guitar/vocals; Scott Scheel, rhythm guitar/vocals; Brandon Kimbrell, drums/percussion; and John Moseley, bass. With a lot of history performing everything from rhythm and blues to “beer drinking music,” the members have adapted to each other’s playing styles to bring an enhanced sound to the stage.
Sun., July 14, 2-4 p.m. | Grayson Downs of Moore, S.C., will rock the stage with some outstanding country music. Grayson is a Nashville award-winning singer/songwriter who has released several songs including his most recent “No More.” His voice beckons patrons to sit quietly and take in every word of his inspiring lyrics. A young rising star, you don’t want to miss this performance.
Fri., July 19, 7-10 p.m. | Esther Rose & Grey Wolf is a Traveler’s Rest, S.C., classic rock’n’roll band. The band brings those musical sounds and lyrics that have remained popular over time. Their live performances are authentic with guitar-led rhythms by veteran musicians and a charismatic lead singer. Band mates include Esther Rose, vocals; Gary Davis, guitar; Don Hartke, bass; Winston Claiborne, drums; and Wryley Bettis, keyboards.
Sat., July 20, 7-10 p.m. | The “Dirty South” Band Unplugged will bring the best in country music to the stage. BJ Cates of Tryon is a singer/songwriter who leads the band made up of a bunch of self- proclaimed “country boys” playing outlaw country/southern country/classic rock and more. The band comes fresh from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cates is surrounded by the extraordinary musical talent of his band mates, Jadon Pace, Judd Palmer and Jonathan Niday, who tour with him regionally.
Sun., July 21, 2-5 p.m. | Jadon Pace is a Saluda resident who enjoys singing a variety of musical genres. He is an active singer in his church, as well as the drummer for the popular regional band The “Dirty South.” Jadon is a singer/songwriter who is a multi-instrumentalist with a great sense of humor, which makes his shows extra entertaining. His songs are full of inspirational lyrics and captivating vocals.
Wed., July 24, 6-9 p.m. | DJ Honeybee Karaoke has been added to our music lineup on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. DJ Morgan Bass has extensive experience providing a variety of music for patrons to sing to. The event is free and singers are encouraged to come share their untapped talents.
Fri., July 26, 7-10 p.m. | Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, acclaimed guitarist, and versatile touring songwriter whose guitar-driven Blues and Country tunes have found their way into film, television and radio and have been recorded by other performing artists. Originally from the Greenville/Spartanburg area of South Carolina and a longtime resident of East Nashville, Tenn., Brian performs internationally at festivals, concert series, and music venues. The Brian Ashley Jones Trio is completed by bassist Melanie Jean and drummer Scott Stinson.
Sat., July 27, 7-10 p.m. | Fancy & The Gentlemen is a band based out of Asheville that brings an eclectic mix of honkytonk, blues, southern gothic, outlaw country, and classical roots twist to southern Americana music. Members are Fancy Marie, vocals/guitar; Craig Kellberg, vocals/bass; Alex Travers, fiddle; Adam Rose, telecaster; Kathryn O’Shea, vocals/percussion; Kristina Miller, fiddle; Kent Spillman, drums/percussion.
Sun., July 28, 2-5 p.m. | Ian Harrod is a veteran musician who currently hails from Tryon. In addition to playing solo gigs, he has a band called Solvivor that plays Carolina country blues and rock and a studio band, The Cybertones. With a voice that will flow over you with the force of a waterfall and the sweet soothing melody of a bubbling stream, he delivers contemplative lyrics with positive world messages. Ian plays a mix of originals and covers from The Beatles to Marvin Gaye. His acoustic music is awe inspiring and grooving.
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24 West Main St. Saluda NC
Call 828 749 0033
JULY AND AUGUST CLASSES
LEARNING TO FUSE GLASS 3.5 hours
Create three functional pieces while learning to cut and design glass
$95 plus $30 material fee
Tuesday, August 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday, August 22 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
EVERY GARDEN NEEDS GLASS 3.5 hours
Create an eye-catching design to add to your garden, along your driveway or as a gift. Your piece will fit into a black metal frame.
$100 plus $45 material fee
Monday, July 29 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 15 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
GARDEN TOTEM - 4 hours
Learn how to silk screen, stencil with glass enamels, create water color effects with glass powders and construct a 24 inch totem that fits into a black metal garden stand. You will return on a second day to assemble the pieces you created on day one. The second date will be determined during the class.
$100 plus $60 for materials and metal frame
Tuesday, July 9 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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DESIGN YOUR OWN LANTERN 5 hours
Create four panels of your own design for this sturdy black metal lantern that holds a wax candle or battery operated lights. Make is whimsical, abstract, or nature inspired.
$100 plus $60 for materials
Tuesday, July 2 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 8 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BUBBLE VOTIVE OR SUN CATCHER 4 Hours
Create an eye popping starburst piece to hang in a window or have it slumped into a striking candle holder. You will create two in class. Learn strip and circle cutting during this easy and fun session.
$50 plus $15 material fee
Monday, July 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NEW CLASSES!
MOSAIC ON STONE 3 Hours
Visiting Instructor, Marsea Mosaics
Put a pop in your garden with your own mosaic creation on a large river rock. This class is designed for any level. All materials are included in this relaxing creative session.
$45 includes instruction and materials for completed project
Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, July 19, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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MOSAIC LIGHT SWITCHPLATE 3 Hours Visiting Instructor, Marsea Mosaics
Create a decorative wall switch plate to match your home décor. This is a great class for beginner mosaic art. Fun, functional and relaxing!
$55 includes instruction and materials for completed project
Wednesday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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MOSAIC MIRROR,
Visiting Instructor,
Mary Ann Everett
( 1.5 days)
Design a circular mirror surrounded by mosaic class. You will complete your design on day on and return the next day to grout. Mary Ann has been teaching at the Studio for two years and provides with skills to continue mosaics on your own. $180 includes all materials.
August 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and August 10, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Call the Studio (828 749-0033) to register for a class, studio time or to schedule a private group session.
Class space is limited so that everyone gets attention and guidance. Be prepared to HAVE FUN!
Susan Cannon, glass artist and enthusiast, gallery owner and instructor
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SLIP COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFERING HITS A HIGH NOTE
On June 19, Dr. Kay Harkins provided an amazing, informative and useful program on Mental Health and the Aging Brain. She spoke about the newest medicines to treat mental decline, how to prevent or delay the onset of such decline, and clarified what is ‘normal’ and what symptoms might need to be checked out by a physician.
Her presentation was just one of the monthly educational offerings by SLIP—Saluda Living in Place. As you can see from the photograph, taken by our very own Kathy Beyer, SLIP secretary, attendance was large because so many residents here are interested in maintaining a strong and healthy lifestyle.
For more information on SLIP and the programs it offers to help residents stay in our own homes and continue to lead active and healthy lifestyles even as we age, go the the SLIP website: www.slipnc.com. Or go to our email: SaludaLivingInPlace4@gmail.com
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Authentic Traditional Karate
Teaching in Saluda since 2017
Mountain Karate
54 Carolina Avenue
Saluda Presbyterian Church
Adults, Kids - Ages 6-10
Seniors - Ages 60 and up
Professional Black Belt Instructors.
For info on classes for kids and adults contact Jeff Brooks at
828 699-0909 or
mountainkarate@gmail.com or visit MountainKarateNC.com
Tai Chi and Qigong Classes
Weekly Tai Chi and Qigong Classes are held in the activity building of the Saluda Presbyterian Church located at 54 Carolina Avenue in Saluda NC.
Tai Chi class is every Wednesday at 10am and Qigong class is every Thursday morning at 10am.
For more information contact Rob Bruce at 828-435-0816 or rbtbrc@yahoo.com. Donations are requested and appreciated.
Meditation/Self Exploration Group
Meets every Tues at 5:30pm
at WNC Functional Health
711 S. Grove Street, Ste B
Hendersonville, NC
For additional Information Contact
Frank Trombetta, 828-388-1794
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After 2 1/2 years in its current location, Saluda Acupuncture will be staying on Main Street but is moving two doors down to a more handicap-accessible location. The current office can be available to rent as early as July 1st, or if preferred, August 1st.
- 2nd floor Office
- Approximately 375 sq feet (25 x 15 roughly) plus additional small bathroom
- Private and quiet, 12 month lease
- Mini-split heater/AC
- Not for general retail. Good for therapist, healing arts, away-from-home office
- Ability to advertise on building front and at sidewalk level
- $525 month plus $65 month flat for utilities (electric/water/trash)
Inquiries, please email: asha@saludaacupuncture.com
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On Saturday, June 29th, beginning at 12:00 noon, Polk County Unity Masonic Lodge at 662 Ozone Dr in Saluda will be hosting one of their famous charity fundraiser BBQ events of pulled pork and ribs.
We will sell a pound of pulled pork in vacumed sealed packages for $12.00 and a half rack of ribs for $15.00. We will also be serving a lunch of pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, and hush puppies for $12.00 or a similar lunch of a half rack of BBQ ribs with sides for $15.00.
For this event we will have MORE RIBBS! Please come out and enjoy this worthy event to support the children at the Masonic Home in Oxford as well as our newly established 501(C)(3) account for local Polk County charitable needs! It will be a lunch you won’t want to miss.
Then, on the following Saturday, July 6th the Masonic Lodge, in conjunction with Saluda's AMAZING COON DOG DAY Event in downtown Saluda, will be serving our “TRADITIONAL” Coon Dog Day Charity fundraising breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, fried potatoes and onions, biscuits and sausage gravy juices and coffee.
The cost for this breakfast will be $12 per plate. All net proceeds will also be used for Charitable benefits in Polk County and the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, NC. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE EITHER!!!
Come on out to both and bring your friends and neighbors, enjoy the fellowship and some REALLY GOOD FOOD!!
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Stay Cool with Looking Glass Realty this Coon Dog Day 2024!
By Kimberly Gage
Looking Glass Realty has been enjoying supporting our community this spring and finding fun ways to keep everyone cool. From our free ice cream stand at the Green River Bash to the golf cart rides we offer at the Saluda Arts Festival; we love being a part of these Saluda traditions.
Looking Glass Realty looks forward to serving you this Coon Dog Day with a Hydration Station in the Looking Glass Realty office parking lot. We will keep everyone hydrated with water to drink, a sprinkler for the kids, and pup cups for the dogs. Look for our float in the parade and then join us at our office on Main Street to cool off from the day’s heat. Earlier that morning, two of our agents, Kevin and Gina Burnett, will continue their tradition of hosting the Coon Dog Day 5K with all proceeds benefitting the Saluda Elementary School.
Hope to see you there!
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Saluda Visitor’s Center
Have You Noticed?
This bike, pictured above, has been in front of the Saluda Visitor Center since the Center opened in May of 2020. The idea took four years to catch on, but since the Arts Festival, there are “flower bikes” all over town thanks to the creativity of Barbara Cardais. What better symbol to welcome the many, many bikers to town as well as welcome the Saluda Grade Trail which will one day be a hiking and biking trail. Hendersonville has its bears (which I don’t think they actually welcome to town), Tryon has its horses, and now Saluda has its bikes. Also, please note that there are always flowers inside and outside of the Visitor Center thanks to Glen Franklin and Susan Casey. We’d like to thank them for sharing their gardening talents with us. Our volunteers keep them watered. Jim Carson helps, too.
Also, notice the large murals on the side of City Hall and between the Visitor Center and Jim Carson’s Studio. These were painted by Barbara Cardais as well. The murals provide a wonderful backdrop for photographs for visitors to remember their visit to Saluda…or if you live here, to remember when you went in town to check your mail at the post office.
Did You Know?
It is July in Saluda! July brings lots of life to our small town.
First there is the 4th of July activities with red, white and blue everywhere and celebrations of our Nation’s birth.
The 4th of July is also the day in 1878 that the railroad was completed, and the first train arrived in Saluda.
July also welcomes the annual Coon Dog Day.
This one-of-a-kind festival is always celebrated on the first Saturday after the 4th of July. This year, that day will be Saturday, July 6. A piece of advice, leave your cat at home on this day!
There are many activities going on in our area. These activities are posted in the Visitor Center. If you have events or activities that you would like to post in the Visitor Center, please send them or email them to Misty Davis at misty.davis@;allentate.com
The Visitor Center hours are 11:00 am to 4pm daily.
The Visitor Center, located at 20 W. Main Street, has a nice open room with information about Saluda and the surrounding area (including maps, brochures, hiking trail info and local activities} and two ADA-compliant restrooms. The Center features a slideshow created by the Saluda Historical Society that highlights Saluda’s history. The center is run by an all-volunteer staff and is supported by the Saluda Tourism Development Authority,
Additionally, we’d like to invite visitors and residents alike to visit the Center to learn about Saluda’s Historic walks or scenic drives. We also have “Things to do in Saluda” list, restaurant menus, lodging choices and a variety of business pamphlets. We continue to put out a call for more volunteers for short shifts to provide information and keep the facility in shape. The shifts are easy and fun, you meet nice people, and you will be properly trained before starting. Please consider volunteering or just drop by to say hello! We have dog snacks, too.
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the Visitor Center please contact, Director Misty Davis at mistydavis@allentate.com
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The Saluda Pantry continues to fill an ever-growing need for supplementary food assistance in our community and we're looking for new volunteers! Please consider being part of our team of core volunteers who commit 3 hours a month to reducing food insecurity in Polk and Henderson Counties.
At the Saluda Pantry the sense of community and impact is immediate. Every task, from sorting donations to greeting shoppers to stocking shelves, directly contributes to alleviating hunger in our community. The close-knit teams value each volunteer's contributions, making the experience feel personal and significant.
Volunteering here isn’t just about giving back; it’s about becoming part of a supportive community and making a tangible difference.
If you’d like more information please contact me at kpelz@saludapantry.com. And thank you!
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Saluda Community Table (SCT)
“The only thing better than eating with friends is eating with more friends.”
There’s nothing like a summer cookout with hot dogs, brats, veggie burgers, and a condiment table with your favorite toppings. Add summer salads, baked beans, and a bunch of neighbors, and you’ve got the makings of a memorable supper!
This and more awaits you at the Saluda Community Table on TUESDAY, July 9th from 5:30 to 7pm at the Saluda Senior Center! Rich Henrich will fire up the grill, and his meals are always a crowd pleaser! You’ll go home well fed!
We’re known for our genuine Saluda hospitality! You’ll be greeted by cheerful volunteers, enjoy the company of friendly neighbors, and feel happier just listening to the lively tunes of the Ol’ Time Band. Why, you might find yourself dancing a jig because you’re having so much fun!
Meals are always free with donations gratefully accepted. If you’re able, please bring your plate, utensils, & cup/glass. There’s easy access at the front door for those with special needs.
We’re planning something special for the July 23rd dinner—you’ll have to come and see what’s cooking!
To receive email reminders for our meals, offer to cook a meal, or ask questions, contact Charlotte Lovett (clovett5987@gmail.com) and to become a SCT volunteer, contact Gayle Jones (gaylejones016@gmail.com).
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The
Saluda Community Library
Please note that Saluda Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Saturday, July 6th (Coon Dog Day).
Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Saluda Library
This program is designed for ages 2-5 and features books, songs, and a fun craft or activity.
Gems: The World’s Wisdom Stories
Wednesday, July 3 @ 2pm
Saluda Elementary School Auditorium
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
Top Ten Hummingbird Myths
Tuesday, July 9 @ 2pm
Saluda Library
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are likely the most common hummingbird species in the world, but there is much to be learned about their life history. Alas, many facts about hummingbirds are clouded by misperceptions and untruths. During his presentation, Dr. Bill Hilton Jr., principal investigator for “Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project,” will bust some common myths about ruby-throats and share exciting results of his work —including citizen science hummingbird expeditions to the Neotropics. Please register for this event at conservingcarolina.org/calendar. The Saluda Library Speaker Series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 44 West Main Street, Saluda, NC. This program series is made possible thanks to Polk County Public Libraries’ partnership with Conserving Carolina, and a generous Free Community Events grant from Polk County Community Foundation. Contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org with questions.
Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
Wednesday, July 17 @ 2pm
Saluda Elementary School Auditorium
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
Critter Keeper
Wednesday, July 31 @ 2pm
Saluda Elementary School Auditorium
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles.
Community Creations
Saluda Library offers free quarterly Community Creations kits for all ages with supplies to complete a community art project or a craft that benefits a local organization! This program is replacing the monthly Take & Make kits and Spice It Up samples. For the first community art project, we invite you to design a bookmark! Pick up your free kit starting July 1st. Your design should let us know why you love or what you love about Polk County Public Libraries, or fit with the theme “Libraries – More Than Meets The Eye!” Winning designs will be made into bookmarks to be distributed during September, Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Rules:
-Designs may be horizontal or vertical and should stay within the rectangular design on the paper in the kit.
-Designs must be submitted by August 3rd, 2024.
-Designs must be your original work and can’t depict any copyrighted characters.
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Saludians Create Beautiful Flower Displays
Eighteen Saludians and friends spent a meaningful week in Carunchio, Italy in June and participated in the annual “Infiorata,” or Flower Festival. The Carunchio residents had spent days gathering flower buds, pulling petals off roses, coloring natural grains in un-natural colors like blue and orange, loading up pointy little jars with coffee grounds to create dark outlines around letters, and generally preparing for the Sunday morning of the festival when they would, as a town, create more than 30, 6x9 foot, amazing depictions of religious and secular symbols, all in flowers, leaves, ferns, leaves, rice, couscous and other natural plant materials. Our Saluda contingent created two flower displays that were among the most beautiful. Susan Cannon, a Sister City board member on her second visit to Carunchio, explained that the festival is actually the Catholic holiday of Corpus Christi and is celebrated all over Italy. She said, “The village came alive with children and adults to create artistic images on the streets and in the churches on this important holiday. After Mass, a procession with clergy and a horn band walked through the streets down to the piazza where the flower panels were spread out.” The rest of the week the Saludians enjoyed tours, delicious meals, a visit to the historic Trabocco or “fish house” in the edge of the Adriatic Sea, fun cooking lessons with Chef Dino and more!
A Visit to Carunchio Elementary School
Our visitors not only participated in events in the town and at the Palazzo, but they also visited the Carunchio Elementary School. Our travelers brought with them a treasure trove of art supplies including watercolors, acrylic paints, magic markers, colored pencils, crayons, coloring books to demonstrate English words, and more. One of the Saluda visitors, Kevin Fuller, amazed the children with his original origami cranes and wooden puzzles. Susan Cannon reported that the Saluda visitors were treated to songs by the children in English and in Italian. Susan shared with the students and teachers letters she brought with her from our Saluda Elementary students and received student letters and a supply of books to be delivered to our Saluda Elementary School when it resumes in the fall.
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Our Italian Visitors Arrive July 10.
Nora Criscio and Marta Pignatelli will arrive in Saluda on July 10. Sister City board member Pam Gray has created an amazing calendar for them with donations of time and friendship offered by so many Saludians. The girls will attend concerts, drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, and attend performances at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Rogers Park, Flat Rock Playhouse and Saluda‘s own McCreery Park. They will visit Biltmore House, zip down the Gorge, eat complementary meals at all of Saluda’s fine restaurants, learn about social programs that protect abused women and abused horses (one in Hendersonville and the other in Columbus)and experience real American family life with six different families, one in Charlotte, four in Saluda and one at Lake Norman. It was a life-changing visit for Benedetta Formisano, our first exchange student, and we expect a similar impact on Nora and Marta thanks to the generosity and friendliness of our Saluda community. If you see Nora or Marta on the street, please stop and say hello, welcome them and see if they have any questions you can answer. Plan to come to the Community Table dinner on July 23 when our two visitors and the Sister City board will be preparing a fine Italian dinner for the community.
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June 2025 FLOWER FESTIVAL Has 8 Rooms Open
June of 2025 will see Saluda travelers and friends flying to Italy to participate in Carunchio’s annual Flower Festival. We have just received the date of June 21, 2025, for next year’s Trip to Carunchio.. Massimo said the date is “99% certain,”although the mayor has not confirmed it. The Festival is an amazing opportunity to interact with local Carunchio residents and enjoy all that the Palazzo has to offer…fine red wine, amazing Italian cuisine, trips to explore the Abruzzo region, comfortable accommodations… all for one price after you buy your airfare to Rome. Our Sister City price is much lower than the standard internet price: less than $2,500 per person all-inclusive except airfare (or you can buy it on the internet for over $5,000 per person). It really is a deal and an amazing experience. And we’ll help you plan some extra days before or after if you want. For full brochure, contact Judy Thompson at jdt@JDThompsonLaw.com.
Book Talk on a Sicilian Mafia Family
Please join us on Wednesday, July 17 for the FREE talk being given by Jay Wilkinson, the author of, “A Lie Will Suffice.” Saluda Outfitters at 435 East Main is donating their new indoor performance space. The program will begin at 4 p.m., but come early because the Outfitters is preparing a special Italian appetizer and popular spritz drink to enjoy before the presentation. Come early and stay late for dinner but, most of all, enjoy this free cultural presentation brought to you by Saluda Sister City. While there is no charge, the space is limited so please sign up on the Saluda website, saludasistercity.org.
For any questions, or more information on any of the above, contact Judy Thompson at jdt@jdthompsonlaw.com
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WALKS IN THE WOODS
Note: there is No Scheduled Walk on Sunday July 7th.
July 21st - Lazy Girl This is a 1-mile easy walk of about an hour. The trail traverses a stream and connects Esseola Drive through the woods to Laurel Drive in Saluda. No pets on this walk.
August 4th - Ollie's Falls/Missing 40 This 1-mile loop of moderate, wooded trail will take about 1-2 hours. The trail head is located on Pearson Falls Road just above the concrete bridge over the North Pacolet River. The trail is well blazed, kid and pet friendly, and has several easy water crossings.
Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2 pm. A SCLT member will keep you aware of the terrain of the trail and share their insights about the history, flora, and fauna of the area.
Prepare for each walk with comfortable shoes, a walking stick, water, and maybe a snack. Feel free to bring your field guides and a camera. Please provide any pertinent medical history to your guide. Many of these hikes will access private property. SCLT has obtained the owners' permission to allow you to access these areas that are normally not available to the public.
Call ahead to determine whether the hike will welcome four-footed companions.
For more information contact
the SCLT office (828) 749-1560
info@saludaclt.org
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Congratulations Youth Partner Challenge Completers,
Tatum and Mason!
Two students at Saluda School have recently completed the
Saluda Community Land Trust Youth Partner Challenge. These
eager hikers completed 7 hikes in the Saluda area and a service
project at Henry’s Nature Center.
They worked hard removing invasive species and planting native plants at
the entrance. They both are enthusiastic about hiking and will work toward motivating other students to complete the challenge.
At Saluda School there are 19 students who have completed at
least one hike on the YP Challenge. Many thanks to Denise
Kennedy, a teacher at Saluda School, who has arranged
promotional events and organized school sponsored hikes.
Also, thanks to the Polk County Recreation Dept. for providing
transportation to a hike on the Palmetto Trail.
We are proud of Mason and Tatum who are the next
generation of those who will continue the mission of SCLT.
Check out the website for more information on the SCLT Youth
Partner Challenge.
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Exploring Saluda’s African American History
The Reclamation Park Project
The Saluda Community Land Trust is thrilled to announce The Reclamation
Park Project. In an endeavor to establish a memorial park that
commemorates Saluda’s African American Heritage, we will be hosting a
public programming series to include local historians, descendants and
community organizations.
The series kicks off on June 28 with "What is Reclamation Park?”, a
presentation which explains how this project came to be, what we plan to
do, and how you can get involved.
July 9 “Incarcerated Labor and Building the WNC Railroad”
July 26 “Saluda’s African American History”
August 16 “Kingdom of the Happy Land and Reclamation Park”
September 6 “The Sullivan Family Legacy”
All events will take place in the courtyard next to Saluda Moon Glass Studio
on Main Street, beginning at 4:00 pm. Admission is free, and all are
welcome to attend.
More Information to follow.
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Meet New Board Members
Allen Ramsey is a retired lawyer, he and his wife Diane,
have 2 children, Robert and Elizabeth, and 4 grandchildren all of whom love to spend time in Saluda.
While living in Toccoa, Ga. he was on the Salvation Army board, served as Chairman of the Stephen’s County United way and the Chamber of Commerce. He coached a basketball team of 8- to 10-year-olds for several years and was involved in the creation of the Stephen’s County Historical Society and the Ritz Theatre preservationists. He was a Trustee and Secretary of the McNeely Foundation and President of the Friends of Traveler’s Rest Historic Site.
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Master Gardeners and Saluda Community Land Trust volunteers
work on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 9am 'til noon.
Volunteering at Henry’s Nature Center is an excellent opportunity to learn about native plants and to be part of the development of this unique nature center just north of Saluda and on the future Saluda Grade Rail-to-Trail. Contact Kate Fisher for more information. (katewfisher@gmail.com)
Luanne Matson has been planting native plants around the pavilion at Henry's Nature Center. We now have 8 educational signs installed along the trails and gardens. New trail posts have also been installed for DeKay Way, Pine Passage, Spring Box Spur and Moody Lane. Come explore!
SCLT Monthly Board Meeting
SCLT Board Meeting is scheduled for
July 3rd at 4:00.
Please contact the office for specifics.
Please keep Twin Lakes in mind when planning events in the coming year. This outdoor venue can be reserved for birthdays, weddings, and other special events.
SCLT appreciates support from the Polk County Community Foundation.
Please feel free to contact us about any of our projects by calling our office at 828-749-1560 and leaving a message. We will return your call promptly or send an email to info@saludaclt.org. We look forward to your comments and suggestions.
www.saludaclt.org
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Pearson’s Falls and Glen
Welcome! Pearson’s Falls is absolutely family friendly! Come enjoy some time outdoors. The air in the cove is cool, the rhododendron are blooming, and the butterflies are everywhere! In addition to rhododendron you will see phlox, violets, and spiderworts, many kinds of mushrooms and ferns. Currently the creek is tumbling over massive rocks beside the trail and the trees are very green. Bring a picnic and your camera and enjoy an easy hike up Colt Creek to the 90’ waterfall. Benches and picnic tables are along the trail so you can take your time and enjoy the peace and quiet.
We will be open July 4!
Pearson’s Falls is located three miles south of Saluda off Highway 176. You will see signs with directions to the Pearson’s Falls entrance at 2748 Pearson’s Falls Road.
No dogs are allowed. No wading or swimming in the creek.
Admission is $5, ages 6 - 12 $1, and under 6 free. Annual passes are available.
Open on July 4th!
Hours are 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Sunday (The gate closes at 5 PM). For more information go to www.pearsonsfalls.org. or call 828-894-0301.
The Tryon Garden Club has owned and maintained Pearson’s Falls since 1931. Admission funds are used to maintain the park. The Tryon Garden Club is a proud sponsor of Saluda Lifestyles.
Submitted by Lucy Brannon
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SALUDA GARDEN CLUB
On July 22 Marci Grady, visiting Mosaic artist, will be offering a workshop for Garden Club members only to:
a) learn the basic techniques of this ancient art and
b) provide opportunities for participants to create a mosaic rock using colorful pieces of glass in various sizes and shapes with which to decorate their own gardens.
All materials will be provided.
This event will begin at 9:30 on the morning of the 22nd and will take place in the courtyard of the Saluda Moon Glass Studio. Studio owner Susan Cannon has offered to make her lovely venue available for this creative event. Hope to see you there!!
If you would like more information on how to join the Saluda Garden Club, and to register for this colorful and creative learning opportunity, contact Club President Susan Cannon at 937-623-1998.
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Summertime and memories are made… capture good times on a Pace Park Paver.
Our engraver is now officially licensed to engrave Military Emblems on your Paver.
Purchase a paver for those you love or in memory of loved ones.
Pavers for Pace Park is a community fund raiser to support the completion of public restrooms in this pocket park on Main Street. The Park is in the alley by M. A. Pace General Store and is the location of a Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Interpretation Sign and future public restrooms.
Bricks are $50 & $60 with one clipart payable to City of Saluda.
You may have three lines of copy with a maximum of 15 letters per line.
Forms can be obtained from City Hall, City of Saluda website, or can be requested from Catherine Ross at carnc@charter.net or 828-749-3534. Applications can be sent to City of Saluda, PO Box 248, Saluda, NC 28773. Contact Catherine Ross for gift cards to be sent.
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The Saluda Historic Depot and Museum and Sweet Shoppe are open Thursday through Saturday 12-4 and Sundays 1-4. Requested special group tours can be scheduled any day of the week and any time of year. Entrance to the museum is FREE.
We invite all groups and organizations to take a guided tour of the Depot. To arrange a tour, please contact Mike Reeves at 828-674-9598 or email Nita High at nitahigh@rsnet.org
Saluda Train Tales
July 19- Professional Photographer, Jeffery Stoner will present “Photography and Trains”
August 16- Marion Mayor Steven Little will discuss “Convicts who built the Railway”
September 20-Ray Rapp will speak on “Real Prospects for Restoring Passenger Rail Service to WNC”
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Where are your used books?? We are now accepting book donations at the Saluda Historic Depot. So clear your shelves and make room for more books to read. Bring your used books by the depot on Thursdays through Sunday afternoons.
Please continue to donate your gently used books by calling Nita High at 828-747-8692 or by dropping off books at the depot.
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Did You Know?
The Saluda Historic Depot has received a large artifact loan from the family of Matt Bumgarner, author of “Saluda from Top to Bottom”. Mr. Bumgarner passed away last year, and his family is placing several pieces of his collection in our depot to be shared with the Saluda community. We are currently preparing these items for display.
The first item to be placed on display is this Headlamp from Engine 1394 which is only one of four Southern Railway PS-4 class engines to lead the funeral train of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The funeral train, with Mrs. Roosevelt on board, left Warm Springs, GA on April 13, 1945, and traveled, as per Mrs. Roosevelt’s request to “Run Slow, Run Silent”, toward Atlanta and eventually on to Greenville SC, Charlotte NC and onto Washington DC where a service was to be held in the East Room of the White House. However, all along the tracks of the Funeral Train there were people, “Dazed and somber, they stood at the crossings, they stood at the little depots and on weedy sidings, they stood in the middle of nowhere. So long as the funeral train would pass them, people seemed satisfied with any spot. They were unmindful of heat or chill, sunlight or darkness. As the train approached, many dropped to their knees. The people did not wave, as Life Magazine said, they wept.” (Excerpt from Robert Klara’s book “FDR’s Funeral Train”)
The country was in the midst of a massive World War and a beloved President Roosevelt, recently elected to his fourth term and leader of the free world had died. The question that was in every American’s mind must have been “How will we overcome the loss of such a great man?”
After Washington, the funeral train continued to Hyde Park, NY where FDR was buried.
There are many stories told about the FDR Funeral Train. Visit the Saluda Historic Depot and let us share some of those stories with you.
We at the Saluda Historic Depot would like to thank the Bumgarner family for sharing this priceless piece of American History with us.
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Saluda Train Tales July Speaker is photographer, Jeffery Stoner
Jeffery Stoner has had a lifelong passion for photography, but only became a professional photographer when he began selling his images in 2004
He is especially known for his Goats of Roan and Steam Locomotive images and his images have been featured in international, national, and regional publications.
His latest book, Taproots of Tennessee, was published in 2019 by the University of Tennessee Press and illustrates stories about the Tennessee state-owned historic sites. In 2016 his images were featured in a book of Poetry by K.S. Hardy titled Natural History. In 2013 Shanti Arts published Current Essays on the Passing of Time in the Woods in which fifty-five of his images illustrate the short stories of Robert McGowan.
Mr. Stoner is represented by galleries in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. He speaks to groups throughout the southeast on topics including, The History of Train Photography which is the topic of his discussion at the Saluda Historic Depot on Friday, July 19 at 7:00 PM. All are welcomed and doors will open at 6:30.
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The Carolina Special
"Despite its singular name, the train served both Carolinas, with a northern section going to Greensboro and Goldsboro, N.C., and the southern section serving Spartanburg, Columbia, and Charleston. The train was divided at Asheville. Over the years the consists varied (sleepers from Cincinnati to Columbia and Charleston were listed in 1917, Chicago-Columbia in 1925, Cincinnati-Spartanburg in 1930, and so forth), but typically they included a Chicago-Charleston car. Before the train was inaugurated, the Southern had run a Charleston-Cincinnati sleeper by way of Augusta and Atlanta (Georgia Railroad), but for the 57 years of its life, the Carolina Special offered a unique connection to the Cincinnati gateway.”
(Trains and Railroad.com)
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Preserving Saluda’s Past for its Future
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HISTORIC SALUDA TOUR OF HOMES IS A GREAT SUCCESS! | |
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Entryway table in the home of Clark and Pam Thompson. To honor the first five decades of Saluda’s history, each homeowner displayed a picture from the historic downtown district taken between the 1880s and 1930s.
Words cannot describe our gratitude for those who helped make the Historic Saluda Tour of Homes such a success. We could not have done it without our homeowners, sponsors, and volunteers. We also appreciate all the local businesses who helped sell tickets. We appreciate the kindness of the Saluda First Baptist Church for allowing us to use their parking lot to coordinate transportation. Thank you to the City of Saluda for their continuing support since our very first tour. We deeply appreciate the use of the Visitor Center as our home base. It was the perfect location. Check out our YouTube channel for a slideshow featuring the tour at @HistoricSaludaNC or our Facebook page.
“It’s an understatement to say Lauretta Cook did a fantastic job chairing this year’s event! Having been personally involved since our first home tour was held in 2011, I know the level of commitment it takes to plan and coordinate such an event. We are so grateful to have Lauretta on our committee and appreciate the fact she has a strong desire to carry out the mission of the Historic Saluda Committee, Preserving Saluda’s Past for its Future. Way to Go Lauretta!” - Cindy S. Tuttle, HSC Chair
We wish to personally thank the following:
Homeowners:
Corinne Gerwe
Anna and Nelson Chandler
Wade and Dotty Kolb
Kim and Dave Everett
Clark and Pam Thompson
Cynthia T. Bishop
Camilla and Jack Luckey
Sponsors:
Historic Inn Level:
Allen Tate/Beverly Hanks Real Estate
Farmhouse Level:
Saluda Outfitters
Fishtop Properties
TDA
John Case
HH Mortgage
Ameris Bank
Looking Glass Realty
Susan and Doug Boehm
Riverstreet/Wilkes
Summer Cottage Level:
Nancy Pew and Mark Ray
Angelo & Amy Zolo
Brad & Cindy Tuttle
Don Mintz
Mary Boehm
Cabin Level:
Blacktop Media
Mountain Sky Builders
Susan Olivari
Ward’s Grill
Thompson’s Store
Saluda Living in Place (SLIP)
Saluda Inn
Keith & Kathleen Chobot
Ticket Sellers:
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Real Estate
Mewdlic’s
Heartwood Gallery
Saluda Historic Depot
Members of the Historic Saluda Committee
Volunteers:
Lauretta Cook – Chair of the Historic Saluda Tour of Homes
Cindy Stephenson Tuttle – Marketing and Design
Linda Bailey – Volunteer Coordinator
Martin Anderson
Kevin Burnette
Ellen Rogers
Marc Blaser
Dave LaFavre
George Sweet
John Morgan
Herb Humphries
Stuart Thomson
Nancy Pew
Amy Zollo
Nettie Sweet
Ammie Weymer
David Twiggs
Deb Ash
Francis Fairey
Bonnie Bardos
Marilyn Prudhomme
Lorri Detar
Karin Spraggs
Francis Twiggs
Donna Humphries
Mary Reeves
Jane Mayer
Carolyn Ashburn
Amber Keeran
Elena Robson
Cathy Smith
Brandy Newman
Historic Saluda Committee:
Cindy Stephenson Tuttle, Chair
Nancy Pew, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Lauretta Cook
Ammie Weymer
Billy Shand
Clara Carter
David Twiggs
Karin Spraggs
Mary Boehm
Martin Anderson
Betsy Burdett
Our Next Meeting
**Notice: This is a change from the usual meeting date. ** The Historic Saluda Committee will meet on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Saluda Public Library. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. For scheduled meetings, updates, or cancellations, please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/historicsaluda for more information. Join us and see what it is all about!
Who Are We? The Historic Saluda Committee (HSC) is an official committee under the jurisdiction of the City of Saluda. The Saluda Board of Commissioners appoints a seven-member panel and the HSC Chair may appoint additional at-large members. For more information about the Historic Saluda Committee go to www.historicsaluda.org or contact us at historicsaluda@gmail.com. Check us out on Facebook. Follow our oral history project on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@HistoricSaludaNC.
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The Saluda Senior Center
“Your community center in Saluda!”
Pot Luck & Bingo
Join us on Monday July 29 at 6 p.m. for home cooking and free entertainment! Bring a side dish, salad or dessert if you can – main dish provided by the Center. Bingo (with prizes) following supper. Come on over and meet your neighbors!
Thrifty Barn Basement
Open Fridays and Saturdays: 11am-3pm
On the ground floor of our main building, the entrance faces Greenville street. Chock full of everyday household items from dishes to pots and pans, decorative items, framed pictures. Sofas, dining sets, Buffet cabinets, and much more. Fabulous bargains! New items every week. Accepting gently used (must be in working order) donations (sorry no electronics) during open hours or Call Cindy Keeter 828-551-1039.
Shop the Thrifty Barn
The Thrifty Barn offers gently used clothing, books and housewares at bargain prices. Proceeds support your Saluda Senior Center. Check out our ever-changing inventory Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 to 4 and Saturdays from 10 to 1. Donations accepted on Wednesdays. Volunteers wanted! Please stop by any Wednesday during shop hours to learn more. Call Arlene Kippel 828.243.4403
Can You Give An Hour Or Two Of Your Time?
Are you handy with a hammer? A devotee of Antiques Roadshow? Consider volunteering at the Basement to support your Saluda Senior Center. Call Cindy Keeter: 828-551-1039.
Community Table at the Center
Enjoy supper provided by the Community Table on Tuesday July 9 and July 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Plan to bring your own plate and utensils (and take them home again).
Do something great for your community, volunteer!
For info, call Cindy Keeter 828-551-1039.
Need a Room?
Are you planning a party, class or meeting? In the heart of Saluda, the Center has two large rooms, a cozy fireplace, a full catering kitchen, plenty of tables and chairs, and is accessible from the free town parking lot. Public and private functions can be accommodated at the Center -- priority is given to events serving the community. To reserve the Center call Louisa Williamson: 803 707-8747.
About The Saluda Senior Center…
The Center is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that organizes activities and provides a gathering place to meet the needs of the Saluda community. Donations are cheerfully accepted and tax-deductible. Although “Senior” is in our name, events at the Center are open to all. Join us!
The Saluda Senior Center
64 Greenville Street
Saluda, NC 28773
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In the heat of the summer one of the coolest places in town is River Dog Run….literally and figuratively! We keep the temps comfortable for our customers and we have so many casual and cool offerings.
After some quick sales, we now have more of Bernard Edward’s work including a guinea hen and a sailfish. His wood works are displayed at galleries throughout western North Carolina and as owner Lisa Preston Clark says “we are so fortunate to be able to offer some of his pieces to our customers. His artistic talent is only surpassed by his intricate workmanship. And his work is so relatable.”
We have the perfect pillow for your porch or guest room! From “Life is Better in the Mountains” to our new “I used to be a type A but in the mountains, I am a good C+.” Our pillows are the perfect place to rest your head! Or you can speak to your guests with “Move over the dog sits here.” We also have exquisite decorative pillows without “sassy sayings” on them!
Saluda celebrates a lot of “Girl’s Weekends” and we have the appropriate tea towels to commemorate the time with “Girls Weekend: Life is too short to remain dignified” or “I’m outdoorsy in that I like drinking on porches.” The most popular being “Drinks well with others.” A necessity among friends!
For an unusual gift we have local artist Susie Hearn’s pottery; her dogs are in canoes, sailboats and airplanes. She is a master at finding items and fashioning a puppy to go with it! We even have a roadster with a gentlemanly looking dog standing beside it!
Our romper/aprons continue to be a hit and a way to beat the heat. With a tee shirt they can be worn for most any occasion and are cool looking and feeling. And if you feel the need to stay in and cook or do some artwork, they have great pockets!
One of our newest offerings is cards. From “I Love You More than Wine” to picturesque hummingbirds we can satisfy almost any occasion for you.
This is a mere sampling of our wares; we get new things almost every day so come in and catch up! We’d love to see you!
To meet the summertime demand, we are open Monday through Saturday 11AM to 5PM and Sunday from noon to 4PM. To schedule a special opening or for questions call 828-551-1461.
With a name like River Dog Run, we are very dog friendly, offering a water bowl to all thirsty animals and inside we can offer a doggy biscuit. We also have chalk for our younger customers to decorate the sidewalk!
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This July, escape from the heat by relaxing on our front porch with a southern iced tea and a slice of fresh peach pie! We look forward to serving you all a delicious selection baked goods bursting with summer flavors, as well as your favorites for breakfast, lunch and pizza! Please note that Wildflour Bakery will be closed Saturday, July 6th but will re-open for normal business hours Sunday July 7th for a very special Independence weekend brunch! July brunch specials are listed below - come join us this summer!
Sunday, July 7th
Red White & Blue French Toast
A festive holiday breakfast - fluffy vanilla french toast sprinkled with local strawberries and blueberries; served bread pudding style with whipped cream, real maple syrup and a side of fresh fruit.
Carolina BLT
Toasted sourdough layered with crispy bacon, pickled green tomatoes, romaine lettuce and garlic aoli. Served with chips and a dill pickle.
Sunday, July 14th
Peaches and Cream Pancakes
Fluffy, warm pancakes topped with our seasonal peach compote and velvety vanilla custard. Served with fresh fruit.
Eggs Bene-Dixie
A southern staple! Ham and velvety Hollandaise poured over fresh eggs all on top freshly baked cornbread. Served with a side of cheese grits or hashbrowns.
Sunday, July 21st
Triple Berry Waffle
A Wildflour waffle topped with mascarpone whipped cream and topped with fresh blackberries and blueberries. Paired with a raspberry syrup and a side of fresh fruit.
Caprese Sandwich
We start with two thick slices of french bread and add house-made pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, the season's best tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Served with a side salad and the dressing of your choice.
Sunday, July 28th
Meatloaf Grilled Cheese
This hearty special is loaded with a thick slice of meatloaf, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and grilled on fresh sourdough bread. Served with a side of southern coleslaw.
Summer Strada
Roasted asparagus, onion, creamy brie cheese and roasted red peppers, layered with Wildflour sourdough, soaked in savory custard and baked until golden. Served with cheese grits or hashbrowns.
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The Orchard Inn & Newman's Restaurant & Spa
How many shades of green can you see as you sit on our front porch, terrace or gazebo while sipping a cool refreshing cocktail? More than you can count on one hand for sure. The temperature may be rising but it's always cool up here under 100' poplar and oak trees with a fresh breeze always present. As you ascend the winding driveway to our 12-acre elegant mountain oasis, restaurant and spa, framed with beautiful summer plants, the stress of normal day-to-day life immediately starts to drift away. The official welcome committee (our Boxer girl - Roxy) will be standing by to challenge you with a stick and walk you up the steps to our antebellum front porch where she might attempt to lure you into a game of tug of war. Don't be tempted - you're sure to lose. Welcome to the Orchard Inn & Spa and Newman's Restaurant where the temperature is cool, the atmosphere is serene and the hospitality warm. Come help us celebrate 98 years of gracious southern living.
Our fine dining restaurant, Newman's, continues to receive high accolades from food critics far and wide and sells out most every meal. Voted by Our State Magazine as one of the top 14 "must experience restaurants" in North Carolina. We've created a lovely covered outside dining area on our back terrace with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. We serve dinner every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 5:30 pm, and an incredible Brunch every Sunday beginning at 11:30 am. At Newman's Restaurant we strive to bring diners a true "farm to table" gastronomic experience. Treat yourself to a most creatively prepared and delicious fine dining culinary adventure! You don't have to be a guest of the Inn to enjoy a meal at Newman's. Our amazing 3-course brunch is only $47.50 and goes from 11:30-1:30 every Sunday. Our 4-course dinners are a great value at $95. Every seat in the elegant dining room has a fabulous view of the surrounding mountains, and the fire table on our lower terrace is a perfect place to enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine or local beer prior to dinner. It's hard to find a better meal in the great culinary towns of Asheville, Greenville or Charleston. We are literally a diamond in the woods. Call 828-749-5471 now to book a table this weekend before it's too late.
Now serving awesome cocktails and mixed beverages for your enjoyment.
Coon Dog Day is on Saturday, July 6th and there's no better place to chill out after partying downtown than on our dining terrace. Reserve a table today since we're sure to be sold out that evening.
Our Spa is open and all are welcome. We've created a very zen-like environment where you can de-stress, unwind, relax and be pampered with an array of therapeutic massages or restorative facials by highly skilled therapists. We are also offering local discounts, so come by and check us out! The Koi fish are waiting to greet you. It's a perfect place to have a girl's afternoon off and sit by the waterfall while sipping a glass of wine after a heavenly treatment. Local discounts are available.
Now offering Tai chi classes for all age groups and levels of experience. Saturday mornings from 8:00am to 9:00am, by appointment. Classes are $20 per person and Tai chi & Breakfast is $45 per person.
Originally built in 1926 and called the Mountain Home of Southern Railway Clerks the Inn sits on 12 acres, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a member of the distinguished Select Registry and Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. There are 8 rooms upstairs in the Inn, all with private baths and lovely mountain views, a suite downstairs, 5 private cottages with decks or screened in porches, Jacuzzi tubs, and gas fireplaces, plus 2 new mountain view luxury suites. All rooms are tastefully decorated with antiques and period pieces, and our linens are ultra luxurious. The gracious hosts, Marc & Marianne look forward to welcoming you to their little slice of heaven.
We're proud to announce being awarded by Trip Advisor - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Certificate of Excellence, and by Open Table - No. 1 Restaurant in Western N.C.
We look forward to greeting you soon!
Marc & Marianne
The Orchard Inn & Newman's Restaurant & Spa
an elegant mountain retreat & fine dining restaurant
Saluda, NC 28773
828-749-5471
www.orchardinn.com
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It’s summer and everyone is ready for some fun. Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room and Grill are boosting activities to provide the most awesome experience for our customers. New on our agenda is Wednesday karaoke with DJ Honeybee (Morgan Bass from Shelby). We invite singers (and those who always wanted a chance to be a singer) to join in the fun every other Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Dates in July will be July 10 and 24, with alternating Wednesdays after that. DJ Honeybee is an experienced event provider who offers high-energy Karaoke dance parties.
We’ll be open on July 4 with all your favorite foods and drinks available. Come enjoy a relaxing day where you do not have to do the cooking. Place your order, take your seat and sit back and enjoy! The best part—you can bring the whole family and we have the space to accommodate you and yours—kids and fur babies, too!
We are so excited for Coon Dog Day activities on July 6 that will include two live bands starting with some youth bluegrass music. At our live music venue on our awesome deck overlooking Ozone Road and Main Street, we are going to kick off our free live music at 12:30 p.m. with some truly special youngsters in a band called Newfound Gap. This four-some of kids ages 11 to 16 are all brothers and sisters in the Davis family from Leicester who are musically talented beyond their age. They are award winners in various categories in the bluegrass music industry and have graced the stage with several well-known entertainers, including banjo great Bela Fleck. Come have lunch and enjoy their music between 12:30 and 2 p.m.
Later in the evening, as always, we’ll have our 7-10 p.m. live band on deck. Crystal Creek is a country and southern rock band that will have everyone out of their seat dancing. After a long day of enjoying other downtown activities during Coon Dog Day, join us for a relaxing and entertaining time, breath in the cool mountain air, have a cold brew or cocktail and order your favorite meal from our Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill menu.
Also, as a bonus, we are now hosting live music on deck on Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. If you are staying in town or just want to wind down after Saturday’s activities, join us for a late lunch and the incredible music of the Garry Lee and Kate Acoustic Duet.
Another special event during July is a program in partnership with the Saluda Sister City organization. On Wednesday, July 17, at 4 p.m., Saluda Outfitters will host author Jay Wilkinson who will share an exciting and entertaining take on his book, “A Lie Will Suffice: A DiGiovanni Family History.” Wilkinson’s family had strong ties to organized crime and all the drama that goes with it. The program is free, and a special Italian appetizer and cocktail will be available for purchase. While there is no charge to attend, reservations to reserve your seat are encouraged by visiting www.saludasistercity.org. Attendees are invited to stay after the program and have dinner.
Remember, we serve food from our awesome restaurant from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and until 9 p.m. on Sunday.
You can always stay abreast of all our activities by signing up for our online newsletter or checking events on our website www.saludaoutfitters.com. You can also check out all our upcoming July live music events elsewhere in this publication.
July is a great time to shop for those summer outfits. Our retail department is bursting with great summer buys on men’s and women’s shorts, ladies’ cool summer dresses that you won’t find anywhere but here, summer tops and lots of tees. We’ve got summer hats to help you beat the heat, sandals, hiking shoes, water shoes and more. We’ve stocked up with camping, fishing and hiking gear and a host of items for the kids. We can’t wait to serve you. Retail opens at 10 a.m. daily!
Retail Hours: Now Open 7 Days a Week
—10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday
—10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Tap Room and Kitchen Hours:
—11 a.m. to closing Sunday to Thursday
—11 a.m. to closing Friday and Saturday
Contact Information:
Call the store at 828-848-4060 or email info@saludaoutfitters.com. Check out our Facebook pages and Instagrams. To stay informed about upcoming menu changes, live music dates and retail sales, sign up for our brief weekly updates via text or email by visiting https://saludaoutfitters.com/.
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