April 12th-15th Weekend

Just imagine how the captain of Titanic felt on April 15, 1912.  All things considered the weekend before 'Tax Day' is going to be terrific here, in our little town of Blythewood.

This Weekend in Blythewood April 12th, 13th, and 14th Just imagine how the captain of Titanic felt on April 15, 1912.  All things considered the weekend before 'Tax Day' is going to be terrific here, in our little town of Blythewood. One Week Left! Register now so you can tee it up with a friend for a fun night of "Glow Ball' on April 19 at the Golf Club of South Carolina at Crickentree.  The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce is presenting 9 holes of golf fun with a shotgun start at 7:30pm.  Two person teams are $100 and individual players are $60.  All the proceeds will go to scholarships for our local Blythewood students.  Come tee it up and have a ball...."Glow Ball" that is.  Register at: www.blythewoodcoc.com Plant a Tree for Posterity!!! The Doko Meadows Commemorative Tree Project. Choose from five varieties of trees that will be planted in the park. Hightower Willow Oak October Glory Red Maple Fruitless Sweet Gum Chinese Pistache Bald Cypress For more information: Kristi Coggins 803.333.8929 kcog@sawgrassbuilders.com Walk a mile or two...or three Come on out tomorrow and support the efforts of a senior student at Blythewood High School who is hosting a 5K run/walk at the school at 10:00 am.  The fundraiser  benefits  the Hidden Wounds organization, which is a local group dedicated to providing counseling and services for veterans suffering from PTSD and related illnesses.  What a wonderful way to give back to  our veterans and stay fit at the same time! Contact: Patrick Kelly Lead Teacher, Future Visions Blythewood High School 803.691.4090 Ext. 28202 An Arabian Experience The Blythewood High School Drama Department, along with the BHS Choir and Culinary Arts Students are proud to present Aladdin Dinner and Show Saturday, April 27, 2013 @ BHS Seating is limited so purchase your dinner theatre tickets by April 24th from the BHS Front Office.  Tickets are $30 and include a 3 course meal and reserved seats for the performance.  What a treat!  For more info. 803.691.4090 Mark your Calendar!             April 13 -5K Walk/Run @ BHS for                     Hidden Wounds 10:00 a.m.  BHS Contact: Patrick Kelly 803.691-4090 Ext. 28202 April 16 -  TEA TIME Opening Day           Presented by The Blythewood Historical Society/Visitors Center Open each week Tuesday-Friday Noon- 5pm more info:  803.333.8133           April 19 - "Glow Ball" Tournament Sponsored by The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce 7:30 pm Shotgun Start Crickentree Golf Course www.blythewoodcoc.com April 19 - Great American CLEANUP                    Surrounding area                  of Blythewood Park                     126 Boney Road                    9:00am -11:00am     Info: Tavares Hanks 754-6720 Ext. 239 April 19 -28 -  Artfields Epic Southern Artfest Competition and Celebration Lake City, SC Vote for Carl Bell's Heron April 27 -             Aladdin                   Dinner & Show                 Blythewood High School              Dinner @ 5:30pm Show @ 7:00pm                        Call 803.691.4090 May 18 - Blythewood Beach Bash                         5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Featuring The Sensational Epics Presented by Bravo Blythewood All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Cobblestone Park info@bravoblythewood.com   "           Come for Tea Opening day is just around the corner!!  Drop by the Blythewood Visitors Center on Tuesday, April 16th and enjoy some delicious goodies made by local caterer Mary Ellen Tobias and Linda and Richard Hewlette of The Company of OHS.  Sip a cup of blended tea from the Cornwallis House Tea Co. from Winnsboro, while you sit and chat with a friend. The self-serve 'tea room' will begin serving  every week Tuesday - Friday from Noon - 5:00 pm.  Bring a friend and enjoy a 'spot of tea' each afternoon.  Tea Time at the Langford-Nord House Tuesday - Friday Noon - 5:00 pm Don't Forget!!! It's a walk in the park every Tuesday evening at 6:00pm with Mayor Mike Ross.  What a great way to re-energize and take in these beautiful spring evenings with friends.  Get your walking shoes on and come on out!!! Walk with the Mayor Each Tuesday @ 6pm Doko Meadows Who Knew? Coco-Cola was originally GREEN! Spring Cleaning Time Come join the Great American Cleanup effort on Friday, April, 19 from 9:00 - 11:00 am.  Trash will be picked up along Boney Road. Call Traveres Hanks at 803.754.6720 Ext. 239 Carl Bell's in the running...... One of  Blythewood's local artists, Carl Bell, is competing in the Artfields Epic Southern Artfest Competition and Celebration in Lake City, SC.  His beautiful painting of a heron was juried into the competition and Carl is now in the running to win $50,000 for his talent.  Plan to attend this inaugural arts event which begins April 19 in Lake City and continues through April 28. Cast a vote for Carl's heron and help him bring home the prize!!!  Good luck Carl! Friends are Talking! .....and it's all about heading over to Cobblestone Park on May 18th for the 5th Annual Blythewood Beach Bash presented by Bravo Blythewood.  Come enjoy the musical sounds of  The Sensational Epics and dance the night away or just sit and relax with a burger and drink.  It's fun with a purpose because as in years past, all proceeds from this event go directly to the American Cancer Society. SAVE THE DATE... Blythewood Beach Bash May 18, 2013 5pm - 10pm Cobblestone Park Have a GRAND Weekend!!