A weekend filled with blues skies and pleasant temperatures capped off the first full week of Spring Pilgrimage in Natchez.  As we prepare for another week of the tourist season, let us look at some of the good news from last week:

-The Garden Lovers of Natchez welcomed some of the regions most-knowledgeable experts in floral design and horticulture when it hosted the Garden Club of America Zone IV Conference. The event welcomed more than 150 people from the southeastern United States to participate in lectures, learning sessions and a floral design competition. The three-day conference ended with a flower show that was open to the public. Congratulations to local club members for hosting such a wonderful event.

-The Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund erected signs along the Natchez Trace reminding motorists they are sharing the road with cyclists. Holdiness was killed in 2012 when he was struck by a car on the trace on a cycling trip. A group of cyclists, including Holdiness’ widow Donna, gathered at the beginning of the trace in Natchez this week to begin installing the signs. Thanks to the Donna Holdiness and the organization for proving this important reminder for motorists.

-The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians hosted the 29 th Natchez Powwow Saturday and Sunday with Native American dance, music, crafts and food. Each year, Native Americans gather at the site of the ceremonial mounds of the Natchez to celebrate their heritage and enjoy the fellowship.

-The Auburn Antebellum Home unveiled a newly donated portrait of Stephen Duncan, former owner of the house and the land that is now Duncan Park. Congratulations to those who have helped to acquire the painting for the city-owned property.

Remember to thank those who continue to make our community great.