May 31st-June 2nd Weekend

Every day brings us closer to the official start of summer but we've got some official beginnings to celebrate ourselves, right here in our little town of Blythewood. 

This Weekend in Blythewood May 31st, June 1st and June 2nd Every day brings us closer to the official start of summer but we've got some official beginnings to celebrate ourselves, right here in our little town of Blythewood.  To Market,to market... Whether you're looking to buy some fresh SC shrimp, home grown veggies or freshly baked breads, the OFFICIAL Grand Opening of the Northeast Farmers Market is this Monday, June 3, from 3:00pm - 7:00pm at Doko Meadows. With a newly forged partnership  with Lake Carolina, the Northeast Farmers Market is now one local  market with two...yes TWO....great locations.  The market will be open on Monday afternoons at Doko Meadows in Blythewood and Thursday afternoons at the Market Square in Lake Carolina.  Both locations will run from 3pm - 7pm.  You'll find all these vendors, plus some great music and activities for kids this week at the market!  Come on out and experience the Northeast Farmers Market for yourself! Grands Garden Blythewood Community Garden Cathi's Corner The Shrimp Guy Sweet T's Company of OHS Crooked Cedar Farms Iron Brew Coffee Jah Roots Chill Out Pops First Fruits Enterprises Ruby's Naturals- Dog/Horse Treats Bobbie Smith....flowers and plants Bruce's Greenhouse Back Country Skincare Susu Gates of O'Brillin by Dry Ranch Branch Caudill Tractor and Garden Services Personalize it! Need a graduation or wedding gift? Come by the B.A.G. Gift Shop Located in the historic Langford-Nord House 100 McNulty Street Custom made gift baskets are available Who Knew? James Mason invented the coffee percolator on December 26, 1865    Mark Your Calendar! June 3 - Northeast Farmers Market Grand Opening        Doko Meadows       Every Monday  Lake Carolina         Every Thursday              3:00pm - 7:00pm July 26,27 - Blythewood Doko                           Rodeo                         Details coming soon       Have a Grade -A Weekend! Perk me up! You're going to want to  join the growing number of Coffee Snobs created by Iron Brew Coffee, after you taste a piping hot cup of their Sticky Bun brew.  Iron Brew has been in town for almost ten years so the Blythewood  Mayor and Town Council thought it  high time they made this great roasting company the OFFICIAL coffee of Blythewood!  They did just that at last Tuesday night's Council meeting while sipping some tasty cups of Iron Brew's most popular flavors.  Whether you like your coffee flavored or bold, hot or iced you're going to find  you can't start your day without a cup of Iron Brew!  You can find Iron Brew Coffee at our local IGA grocery story and at The B.A.G Shop located at the Langford-Nord House, 100 McNulty Street. You can also sample some Iron Brew flavors this week at the Northeast Farmers Market on Monday! Welcome, Iron Brew! New Kid on the Block One of Blythewood's newest businesses is opening soon in McNulty Plaza.  The Blythewood Seafood Emporium and BBQ Haven will be serving up some tasty seafood dishes and BBQ delights when their doors open in the coming weeks.  Stop by for lunch and OFFICIALLY welcome them to the neighborhood. Hats off to our Graduates! To all those high school and college graduates in our Blythewood area, we say CONGRATULATIONS!  You are OFFICIALLY moving into the next chapter of your life and with all the hard work you've put in, we know you're going to be successful.  Whatever path you take...make your own luck and make us proud! Go GRADS!

May 24th-27th Weekend

    Happy Memorial Day

This Weekend in Blythewood May 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th Happy Memorial Day   Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans - the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) - established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War.    It is believed the date of May 30th was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.  By the 20th  century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in military service. As you enjoy your weekend, take some time to remember those who have died while fighting for the freedoms we so often take for granted. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

May 17th-19th Weekend

Spend a few hours at the 'beach' this weekend after you've cheered for your hometown high school baseball team.  It's going to be a great weekend in Blythewood!

This Weekend in Blythewood May 17th, 18th and 19th Summertime's calling me ! Everything but the ocean can be yours on Saturday night when "The Sensational  Epics " share their sweet beach music sounds at this year's 5th Annual Blythewood Beach Bash!   Bravo Blythewood is once again hosting this  fun, relaxing event being held at Cobblestone Park on Saturday starting at 5pm.   Polish up your dancing shoes or just plan to relax in your lawn chair, but make sure you're a part of this great annual event that raises money for The American Cancer Society  Someone you  know may be fighting the battle against cancer and this is a fun way to lend support and make a difference in those lives.  Some of our Blythewood Artists Guild (B.A.G.) members are getting into the giving spirit again this year by offering up  pieces of artwork and creatively painted adirondack chairs in a silent auction.  All of the proceeds from ticket sales and the auction will go directly to the Cancer Society.  Bravo Blythewood is proud to have raised  close to  $20k through this event with your support.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy wine and beer that will be for sale, as well as  hamburgers and hot dogs galore served up by Cobblestone's own Chef Kevin. Don't miss it! Blythewood Beach Bash 5pm - 10pm - May 18, 2013 $15/person - $25/Couple Kids 12 and under are FREE! Cobblestone Park Need a graduation or wedding gift? Come by the B.A.G. Gift Shop Located in the historic Langford-Nord House 100 McNulty Street Custom made gift baskets are available Mark your Calendar! May 17-         BHS Baseball             Bengals vs. Lexington High                                 7:00pm                    Carolina Stadium                         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 June 3 - Northeast Farmers Market Grand Opening        Doko Meadows       Every Monday              3:00pm - 7:00pm   "           Cheers to your weekend! Take me out to the ballgame! You'll hear the cheers all the way up to Blythewood if you're not sitting in Carolina Stadium tonight at 7:00 to support the Blythewood High School Baseball Bengals . The new Upper State Champs are taking on the Lexington High School Wildcats in the State Baseball Championship Game and you'll want to be a part of the excitement!  Our baseball guys have all dyed their hair BLONDE as a show of solidarity and positive energy to carry them on to the state title.  You might even spy BHS Principal, Keith Price with his new blonde do!! Win, lose or draw boys, we're all behind you! Go Bengals! BHS Bengals vs. Lexington High        7:00 pm              Carolina Stadium               Columbia Oh, the weather outside was frightful... The month of May did not give us the usual sunshine and heat that we've been used to in recent years and as a result our farmers that will be participating in  The Northeast Farmers Market don't quite have the produce they had hoped to have by this time.  SO...  the market opening has been moved to  Monday, June 3rd  in Doko Meadows!  Every Monday throughout the summer vendors will be gathering in the park from 3:00pm - 7:00pm to bring you fresh veggies, jellies, herbs and so much more.  Plan to stop by after work and pick up some of your favorite things.  This year the market is partnering with Lake Carolina as another location for the Northeast Farmers Market so if you miss our Monday market you'll still be able to shop local at the Lake Carolina location in Market Square.           Remember the CHANGE! Northeast Farmers Market Grand Opening     June 3 - Doko Meadows     June 6- Lake Carolina Market Square Party time? The place to schedule your next party or meeting is at The Manor @ Doko Meadows.  Located in the heart of Blythewood The Manor offers up a beautifully appointed facility that's just right for any event.  Call the Town Hall at 803.754.0501 to check on rental rates and availability.

May 10th-12th Weekend

You'll have a ball this weekend in our little town of Blythewood!  Golf, baseball or soccer.....just pick one or all and come on out  and have some fun!

This Weekend in Blythewood May 10th, 11th and 12th Tonight's the night! You can register when you get there....but be sure to get there!!  Show up at the Golf Club  of South Carolina at Crickentree at 5:30pm to get registered and ready to play 9 holes of golf IN THE DARK!!! Shotgun start is at 7:30pm and it's only $100 for a 2 person team or $60 per person. All that fun is going to pay off in a big way for our local Blythewood students because all the proceeds from this tournament go to fund scholarships for our kids here in Blythewood! Come on out and have a BALL!! Glow Ball!! Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce  Glow Ball Golf Tournament.  at Crickentree. Contact: blythewoodcoc.com An Epic Experience! You won't want to miss the  "The Sensational  Epics " when they share their sweet beach music sounds at this year's 5th Annual Blythewood Beach Bash!   Bravo Blythewood is once again hosting this  fun, relaxing event being held at Cobblestone Park on May18th starting at 5pm.    Come on out next Saturday to sit back and relax, knowing you're making a difference for someone you may know who is fighting the battle against cancer. Some of our Blythewood Artists Guild (B.A.G.) members are getting into the giving spirit again this year by offering up  pieces of artwork and creatively painted adirondack chairs in a silent auction.  All of the proceeds from ticket sales and the auction will go directly to the American Cancer Society.  Over the past 4 years this one event has given close to $20k to the cause.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy wine and beer that will be for sale, as well as  hamburgers and hot dogs galore served up by Cobblestone's own Chef Kevin.  Blythewood Beach Bash 5pm - 10pm - May 18, 2013 $15/person - $25/Couple Kids 12 and under are FREE! Cobblestone Park Mark your Calendar! May 10 -         BHS Baseball             Bengals vs. Wade Hampton                          5:30pm                 BHS Baseball Field                         May 10 -  BHS Lady Bengal Soccer                Bengals vs. T. L. Hanna                         7:00pm                    BHS Soccer Field           May 10 -     "Glow Ball" Golf                                  Tournament      Golf Club of SC at  Crickentree                   7:30 pm Shotgun Start          www.blythewoodcoc.com 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 May 20 - Northeast Farmers Market        Doko Meadows       Every Monday              3:00pm - 7:00pm   "           Hit it out of the Park!! The Blythewood High School Baseball Bengals are  on the prowl for the Upper State Championship in baseball and they only have a few more games to win to reach that level.  Wade Hampton High (Greenville) is first up tonight for the Bengals to beat and they'll start that game at 5:30pm at BHS.  If the Bengals are successful they will then play the winner of the next playoff game....either Dorman High or Wade Hampton (again).  It's a great time to come out and support our baseball guys and cheer them on to victory! Go Bengals! BHS Bengals vs. Wade Hampton High 5:30pm BHS Baseball Field Girls Rule! The Lady Bengal's Soccer Team is on FIRE and getting ready to go against T.L. Hanna in a playoff game tonight at 7pm @ BHS.  If they are successful they'll be headed to another matchup to play for the Upper State Championship!!  We're pulling for you, girls!! Go get 'em!!! Go Bengals!!! BHS Lady Soccer vs. T.L. Hanna Tonight -7 pm @ BHS It's baaaaack! Yes, everything you need including goat milk soaps and lotions will be available at  The Northeast Farmers Market. The market will be starting Monday, May 20th in Doko Meadows!  Every Monday throughout the summer vendors will be gathering in the park from 3:00pm - 7:00pm to bring you fresh veggies, jellies, herbs and so much more.  Plan to stop by after work and pick up some of your favorite things.  This year the market is partnering with Lake Carolina as another location for the Northeast Farmers Market so if you miss our Monday market you'll still be able to shop local at the Lake Carolina location in Market Square.  Don't forget to remember... The place to schedule your next party or meeting is at The Manor @ Doko Meadows.  Located in the heart of Blythewood The Manor offers up a beautifully appointed facility that's just right for any event.  Call the Town Hall at 803.754.0501 to check on rental rates and availability. Hope your weekend is a WINNER!