It dawned on me that sometimes it’s allowed to have a little feeling sorry for one’s self in this world, as long as it gets dealt with and then time to get back up on the horse for another go. This morning, head sore…the sun is out, azaleas blooming:  and I’m back up on the horse. No Kleenex box in sight!
Saluda Women’s Club meets April 10 at 10 a.m. at  Saluda Presbyterian Church. Pat Waring from Saluda Dog Society will present a program; well-behaved dogs are invited too!
Saluda Single Women will have a potluck dinner on Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at Saluda Center.
Saluda Garden Club meets at  Saluda Library parking lot April 16 at 10 a.m. for a wildflower tour.
Saluda Community Land Trust will have their fifth annual meeting on April 25 at 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Guest speaker will be John Vining. SCLT meets at 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday at the Pavilion at McCreery Park. Please admire the unique recycling (not trash!) containers along Main Street. SCLT phone is  828-749-1560;  website is saludaclt.org
Saluda Center: enjoy a community potluck on Thursday, April 26 at 6 p.m., and an art reception April 27, 5:30-7 p.m. for Jane Ratchford of Columbus.
Art Notes: Several Saluda artists will be on the Art Trek Tryon open studio tour along with more than 30 area artists on May 6-7. Participating artists will be featured in a gallery exhibit at Upstairs Artspace; this is always a fun event. Also, mark your calendar for the upcoming Saluda Arts Festival on May 19. Volunteers still needed!
Saluda Fire and Rescue Auxiliary needs donations (drop off at fire department) for their May 5 yard sale; funds raised will help members and families in our community who are affected by disasters.
Saluda School will have a Family Fun Night on April 26 with Scott Kinard. Don’t miss it!
Happy April Birthday to: Martha Ashley, Dave Prudhomme, Kaye Vazquez, Cindy Keeter, Betty Anna Brown, Marion Fairey, Hope Pace, Diane Pace, Ruth Anderson and Bonnie Bardos.
Thank you, dear readers for reading this column! Keep in mind if you have something of note, feel free to contact me at bbardos@gmail.com; or 828-749-1153. You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com