This Weekend in Blythewood, October 1st-3rd

The USC Equestrian Team, will be back in Blythewood, Friday, October 2 to meet against TCU in their home opener.  Then on October 9th, the Gamecocks open SEC play, hosting Auburn. The meets are held at

One Wood Farm, 1201 Syrup Mill Road  in Blythewood at 2:00 pm. Admission is free.  

This Weekend in          Blythewood     October 1st, 2nd &3rd Doko Meadow Trail...a great place for that early morning walk! l The Blythewood Historic Society Invites the Community... Sunday, October 4, at 5:30 pm to its 5th Anniversary Celebration. There will be a dedication of the newly renovated Miss Clara's Sandwich Shop and an old fashion ice cream social.  At dusk there willl be a dedication of the Society's new flag pole, phase one of a Veterans Memorial at the Langford-Nord House.   The Blythewood Historic Society is in need of volunteers for the 4th Annual Native American Program October 12-14 from 8:30 to 12:30.  Three local elementary schools will participate in this field study. Students will engage in six different hands-on demonstrations and activities that will introduce them to the customs and culture of the Native Americans who once inhabited the Blythewood area.  Contact Frankie McLean at 261-1859 if you are interested in helping with this project.  Blythewood Library  Blythewood Teen Book Club  Saturday, October 3  at 10:30 for ages 13-18 Come find out what others are reading. Blythewood Bookworms  Saturday, October 3 from 3:00 to 4:00.  Our Book Club is open to kids ages 9 to 12 who love to hear about exciting books  Nutty Storytime Wednesday, October 7 for ages 6-12 at 3:30.   The squirrels are looking for you. They think you're a nut! Please sign up online at www.richlandlibrary.com/events or call 691-9806 The Blythewood Arts Center is having a Basket Weaving Class by Bonnie Geiger  October 8, 9:00 to 5:00.  The cost is $50.  Contact Jean Bell at the Art Center for more information.  803-394-2174 The 2nd Annual "Nothing but Net" Charity Basketball Game Richland One VS Richland Two                Employees battle the hardwood to raise money for Palmetto Health Breast              Cancer Center. Thursday, October 8 at 6 pm  The game will be played at Keenan High School located at 361 Pisgah Church Road, Columbia.  We may see a few BW members cheerleading for this worthwhile event! The Big Red Barn, located on 8024 Winnsboro Road ( Hwy. 321) in Blythewood, has donation based Yoga  Classes open to community members to support soldiers suffering from PTSD.  The classes  are on Mondays from 6 pm to 7:30 pm and on Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 6 pm.  For more information go to www.thebigredbarnretreat.org Patrick Kelly, the 2015-2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellow from Blythewood High School Great teachers, great schools! Town of Blythewood Meetings Planning Commission Monday, October 5 7:00 pm at Doko Manor Town Council Work Session Wednesday, October 14 9:00 am at Doko Manor Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, October  20 7:00 pm at  Doko Manor This Week-end! Don't miss it! The USC Equestrian Team   will be back in Blythewood, Friday, October 2 to meet against TCU in their home opener.  Then on October 9th, the Gamecocks open SEC play, hosting Auburn. The meets are held at One Wood Farm, 1201 Syrup Mill Road  in Blythewood at 2:00 pm. Admission is free.   Tuesday, October 13 The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Breakfast  7:00 am at Doko Manor Joanna Weitzel from Blythewood's  Camp Discovery will be there to speak. The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Blythewood High & Westwood High Schools, is hosting the 2015 Blythewood Town Election Debate,  Tuesday, October 20 from 7:00 to 9:00 at Doko Manor. Questions can be submitted by October 13 to the moderators via the online form found at www.blythewoodchamber.com. Visit this link for more information: http//blythewoodchamber.com/town-council-debate-sponsored-chamber-local-high-schools/ "Adventures in Learning" classes will be offered to the community from October 1- November 5 9 am until  12:00.   Classes include drawing & sketching, beginning Bridge, begginners Dulcimer, local area history class, as well as Senior Get Fit exercise. Total cost for one, two or three hour long classes is $25, with lunch for $7 provided by Scotties Cafe. All classes will meet in Trinity United Methodist Church Youth Building or the gym.   For more information call Lillian Chavous at 699-7561 or email lilscave@yahoo.com Doko Manor...Our undiscovered jewel in the heart of Blythewood. For great pictures, pricing and details for Weddings, Social Events and Business Meetings  go to www.dokomanor.com  or call Town Hall at 754-0501 for information. Also... Give Pat Connolly a call at Town Hall if you are interested in renting Doko Meadows or purchasing a tree to commemorate a special person or occassion.   754-0501 or connollyp@townofblythewoodsc.gov   Fall is here and the Blythewood Farmers Market continues until October 21.  Enjoy the last few weeks of the Market.            .  Don't forget to get your Flu Shot!