| Saluda Readies for 43rd Annual Coon Dog Day
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| Saluda Property & Real Estate |
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Greetings!
Forty-three years ago in Saluda, to mark the end of
the raccoon hunting season, the town had a picnic.
Today, Coon Dog Day celebrates a breed of dog most
famous for its distinctive howling at the foot of a
tree. Attracting thousands, activities include a
firehouse breakfast, 5K Race, a Main Street parade,
crafts, art, food, live music, and square dancing in the
street. AKC dog judging is held at the school yard and
there is still a nighttime coon hunt contest - not for
raccoon pelts, but instead where raccoon treeing skills
are tested.
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Coon Dog Day - July 8, 2006
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Schedule of Events
Special Events
7:00-10:00 am Pancake
Breakfast at the Fire Department
8:00 am Coon
Dog Day 5K Race (Starts at corner of Main and
Church)
9:30 am Race Awards Ceremony
11:00
am Annual Coon Dog Day Parade-Main Street with
Master of Ceremonies-Hop Foster
On-Stage Entertainment (Main
Street)
10:00 am Flaco and Ze
Clownettes-Entertainmnet for children and the
young at heart
10:30-11:00 am & 12:30-1:15
pm Green River Boys- Gospel Bluegrass
3:45-4:45
pm Jhon Akers-Solo Guitar Music from the Spanish
World
5:00-6:00 pm Kenny & Wanda McSwain
with Frank Beeson and Eclectic Mix: Jazz to
Bluegrass
6:15-7:15 pm Blue Ridge Rounders-Old
Time String Band Music
7:15-7:45 pm Carolina
Cloggers from Taylors, SC - A Clogging
Demonstration
8:00 pm - Midnight Annual Street
Dance on Main Street with Lonesome Road Band and
square dances called by Bob Johnson.
Coon Dog Events at the Saluda School
Yard
1:00 pm Bench Show ($15 Entry
Fee)
3:00 pm Treeing Contest ($5 Entry
Fee)
7:00 pm Nigh Hunt ($20 Entry Fee)
See Saluda Historical
Archives
Saluda's history is told in
pictures displayed at the Saluda Public Library
from 1:00 to 5:00pm. Enter the library from the
side entrance. A $1.00 donation is required for
entry. Proceeds go towards the Saluda Historical
Archives Fund.
Saluda Mountain Jamboree will be celebrating
"Coon Dog Day" on Saturday, July 8 with the band
"Country Sounds" supplying the music for the
dance. On this special occasion, there will be
plenty of the traditional mountain music, square
dancing and clogging. Bob Whitaker, owner of the
Jamboree, will be the caller for the square
dances. Bob provided the music and square dances
every summer for over 20 years in the Saluda
school gymnasium. Those dances are what inspired
the building of the Saluda Mountain Jamboree.
Although, the music and the type of dancing has
changed, it is always good to celebrate with
traditional mountain music and square dancing on
Coon Dog Day. This will be a lot of fun and bring
back memories. The music will be 8 - 11 pm rain or
shine and the building is climate controlled for
everyone's comfort. Call 828-749-3676 or visit the
web site by clicking on the link provided in Quick
Links.
Green River BBQ will entertain patrons from 1-4
with the Caribbean Cowboys.
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Happenings and Events |
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Saluda Senior Center
Trash Train a dominoes game, is held at Saluda
Senior Center each Friday at 10 a.m.
Saluda Senior Center Walking Group meets
Monday, Wednesday and Friday and walks for about
an hour. Anyone who wants to walk, meet at the
Senior Center at 9 a.m.
Line dancing class is held each Monday at 9:30
a.m. at Saluda Center.
Art Class July 6 at 2:00
NIA Classes Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am
and 5:45pm
Tai Chi Classes Wednesday 1:00pm
Knitting Group meets Thursday 9:30am
Bridge on Tuesday 10:00am
For more information about activities at Saluda
Senior Center call Donna at 828-749-9245.
The Saluda Senior Center provides many
services to the growing retirement community in
Saluda. Volunteers to provide these services are
needed. They encourage you to share your time to
help deliver meals on wheels or work in A Thrifty
Barn retail shop. Please contact Donna at 828-749-
9245.
Saluda Fine Arts
Continues its free
art events. Each week through September 24 the
gallery is open from 2 until 5 with special events
beginning at 3. Participation is free and open to
the public.
Sunday, July 2, Constanza Knight presents
“Nurturing the Artist in Your Child’s Hands--an
Exploration Designed for Parents.” This workshop
is also suitable for grandparents, teachers and
other adults who spend time with children.
Supplies will be furnished.
Costanza has studied art with her father as
well as in schools in Florida, North Carolina and
Florence, Italy. As a former speech and language
pathologist, she sees a direct connection between
teaching communication and communicating one’s
purpose through art. Her own work is filled with
images of the human figure, a subject she has
explored for much of her career. Her respect for
every living being and for the earth itself is
evidenced by her use of low impact materials and
her reverence for the unseen, the spiritual. She
paints and teaches in Hendersonville.
Saluda Community Library
"Paws,
Claws, Scales & "Tales"-Summer Reading
Program
Wednesday, July 12 at 10:30 - Mountain
Music, Stories and Dance with the Jeff Robbins
Band. Jeff brings the music of the southern
Appalachians to the library, along with many of
his own homemade instruments.
Wednesday, July
19 at 10:30 - Go Wild! A scientific look at the
magic in our own backyard. Join Safari Steve on a
wild imaginary tour of our own neighborhoods.
Learn lots of interesting animal facts with magic,
puppets, stories and music.
Wednesday, July 26
at 10:30 - Wild at Heart Wildlife Rehabilitation.
Wildlife rehabilitator, Beth Knapp- Tyner will
bring some very special guests to the library to
help us learn how we can help protect our animal
friends.
Fabulous 4th in Columbus
A full day
of entertainment and events concludes with a
magnificent fireworks show. See the Quick Links to
link to a full schedule.
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Reminders of Saluda's Past |
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Historian Charlene Pace shared memories of
Saluda with a crowd who gathered at the Saluda
Senior Center on June 24. Pictured between John
Morgan and Elena Robson, Charlene closed her
presentation by reminding everyone that Saluda is
a blessed spot of God's creation. She said,
"there's no other place like Saluda...it's a place
where time stands still." "Saluda has seen many
changes in its 125 years...like the Native
Americans and the first settlers, people have made
a choice to live here because they love it here."
"They come back to find a slower pace of life, a
place to retire or retreat from the world."
Saluda will celebrate its 125th birthday with
cake and ice cream at McCreery Park on August 5
from 1-3.
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Saluda Scoop |
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The latest news and the
unusual offerings provided by Saluda shops,
restaurants, artists, and craftspeople
Thompson's Store is HQ for your Coon Dog
Day souvenirs. Known for the best Coon Dog Day T-
shirts, they are stocked with all sizes youth to
adult for $15 including tax. Judy Ward reminds you
this is also the place to purchase your Saluda car
tag.
In case you missed it, Ward's Grill now has
daily specials:
- Monday: BBQ Plate $4..00
- Tuesday: Roast Beef Plate $4.75
- Wednesday: Ribeye Steak Sandwich Plate $5.99
- Thursday: Hamburger Steak Plate $4.00
- Friday: 2 pc. Fish Plate (perch or flounder)
$5.25
- Saturday: Chicken Tenders Plate $4.25
All served with your choice of fries or
potato salad, slaw or lettuce tomato salad, and
toast. Beverages include tea, coffee, or soft
drink. What a deal!
New at Wildflour Bakery
Known for its
natural and no-preservative breads, pastries, and
desserts, the Wildflour is now serving “healthy”
Italian-style pizza on Friday nights. A simple,
thin-crust pizza topped with a rich red tomato
sauce, olive oil and a touch of mozzarella cheese
could help protect you against cancer.
A study out of Milan, Italy claims that eating
pizza regularly can reduce the risk of developing
esophageal cancer by 59%, colon cancer by 26%, and
mouth cancer by 34%.
The secret is in the tomato sauce. Lycopene, an
antioxidant chemical naturally found in tomatoes,
is thought to offer some level of cancer
protection. But commercial, fast-food American
versions are loaded with extra fat, salt and
preservatives. Italian- style pizzas have less
than 50% crust and the rest is made up of 23%
tomato sauce, 23% mozzarella cheese, and 4% olive
oil.
Buoni periodi, buon alimento & buono
salute! (Good times, good food, and good health!)
For more information contact the Wildflour at
828-749-9224.
The Orchard Inn is celebrating its 25th
anniversay this year. The Thompson's are planning
a celebration event in September.
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From City of Saluda |
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Town News and Notes
Saluda's city administration and members of the
town council organize and sponsor Coon Dog Day.
This is a big undertaking and we appreciate all
the time and effort that goes into making this a
fun and safe event for Saluda residents and
visitors.
You can help make Coon Dog Day another special
day in Saluda by making a tax deductible donation.
Your donation will be used to provide a
fun-filled, entertaining, and safe celebration for
all. Checks made payable to City of Saluda, PO Box
248, Saluda, NC 28773 or hand delivered to city
hall. The city thanks you in advance for your
support!
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