You don’t even have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Party Place in Saluda.

Hosted by Blue Ridge Contra Dancers (for more info visit blueridgecontra@icloud.com), beginner lessons will be from 3:30-4 p.m.; dancing from 4-6:30 p.m. No partner needed.

Music will be provided by Steamshovel with Roger Gold on guitar and foot drum and David White on fiddle and banjo.  Caller is Tamara McGovern. To reach The Party Place take exit 59 off I-26. Turn toward Saluda, and then take the first left onto Howard Gap Road. Then turn left on Friendship Church Road. For description and more information visit http:/partyplaceandeventcenter.com.

– info submitted by Judy Thompson