February 22nd-24th Weekend

We're riding high in Blythewood this weekend so grab your umbrella and come on out for some fun.  It's also time to make some plans for even more exciting happenings coming your way. 

This Weekend in Blythewood February 22nd, 23rd and 24th Saddle up for Equifest! Rain or shine...the two time National Champion  USC Equestrian Team will compete against Texas A& M Saturday at One Wood Farm.  The competition begins at 1:00 pm so be sure to bring the kids for a fun afternoon.You'll have a great time at Equifest, too, which will be held during the meet.    Barn tours and pony rides and other great activies will fill your afternoon with fun that will sure to be remembered for a long time.   Good luck Gamecocks!! She loves basketball...how about that! Bring your wife and kids...grab grandma and grandpa...they're all going to love watching the Harlem Ambassadors take on the Recreation Rebounders at Westwood High School on March 10.  Make plans now  to come watch a basketball game the whole family will enjoy! Smart Matters Have you been thinking about unleashing your inner artist?  Maybe you've been  thinking you should get better at understanding all that tax lingo so you'll know how to make the most of what you're earning.....OR....maybe you just want to learn something new JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT!!!!  Well, get ready!! The Blythewood Brainery is launching NEXT THURSDAY with opportunities for you to learn a variety of fun and wonderful things.  All the info you need will be right here next week so put your thinking cap on and get ready! Mark your Calendar! Feb 23 - Equifest and USC Equestrian Team vs. Texas A & M University Meet begins at 1:00 PM One Wood Farm Feb 28 - Blythewood Brainery               Registration begins Everything you need to know coming next week March 1 - USC Equestrian Team  vs. Delaware State One Wood Farm March 9 - IHSA Equestrian Team (USC Club Team) Competition Three Fox Farm March 9-10 - Blythewood Omnium: Presented by Cobblestone Park Bicycle Races Register: pre-reg.com Cobblestone Park March 10 - Harlem Ambassadors vs. Recreation Rebounders Basketball Game 5:00 PM Westwood High School March 12 - A Night with Walter Edgar Presented by the Blythewood Historical Society "Finding History in your Backyard" 7:00 pm The Manor @ Doko Meadows Call 803.333.8133 to reserve a seat. March 14 - Blythewood Garden                             Club Meeting        @ BHS Cyber Media Center March 15-16 'You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" Presented by Westwood High School Actors' Theatre Dinner Theatre March 16, 5:30 pm Tickets: cguy@richland2.org Westwood High School May 18 - Blythewood Beach Bash Doko Meadows   " Living by the Numbers Did you know that when it comes to working with numbers... our town does it better than most?  Congratulations to The Town of Blythewood for being recognized and presented with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, thus proving all those teachers right.  You WILL use what you learn in math class when you grow up.  Come to think about it.....it all adds up!!!     Blythewood gets an A+ ! Historically Speaking... Don't forget to call and reserve your seat for an evening with Dr. Walter Edgar.  There's been such a terrific response to this invitation that  Dr. Edgar's presentation on March 12, will be held at The Manor at Doko Meadows.   Dr. Edgar, professor emeritus at the University of South Carolina,  has authored several books on South Carolina history and culture and will be the special guest of the Historical Society for that evening.  Admission is free to members of the Historical Society and $10 for non-members.  Please call to reserve your spot by calling 803.333.8133.   Worth Repeating You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Westwood High School Actors' Theatre is proud to present its premiere performance, 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown".  Performances will be held on Friday, March 15 @ 7 PM and Saturday March 16 @ 2PM and 7PM.  For a special treat, make a reservation for the Dinner Theatre Package that includes a  delicious meal, the performance ticket, reserved seating for the play and a commemerative program insert. The Dinner  begins at 5:30 pm.  Just think....you'll have a fun Saturday evening planned and you'll be supporting the Drama and Vocal Music Programs at WHS at the same time!   What a great idea! Dinner Theatre Tickets are $20/person or $35/couple.   You can purchase your tickets by emailing: Cheryl Guy at cguy@richland2.org or For more information contact Dr.  Anne Richardson 803.691.4049 Ext. 36703 arichard@richland2.org Have a Wet, Wonderful Weekend!