June 28th-30th Weekend

You might want to take it easy this weekend to rest up  for all the excitement that's brewing in our little town.

Whatever you do stay cool and enjoy!

This Weekend in Blythewood June 28th, 29th and 30th Chill Out! Bring the kids 'cause this Monday at the Northeast Farmers Market at Doko Meadows in Blythewood it's CHILL OUT POPS DAY!   Yes, indeed... the first 25 kids that show up at the market will get a FREE Chill Out Pops popsicle!  These aren't your everyday run of the mill popsicles, either.  These are handmade with fresh fruit and there are some deeeelicious flavors to choose from.   Mom's everywhere approve! We'll be doing a Chill Out day at the Lake Carolina site soon so be sure to watch for the date coming your way. Remember the NEFM is at two great locations this year...Doko Meadows on Monday and Lake Carolina on Thursday...both run from 3pm -7pm.  Look who's coming to the market next week!  We hope to see you there, too! Grands Garden Blythewood Community Garden The Shrimp Guy Bubble Tea Sweets and Treats Sweet T's Company of OHS Little Gadsden Farm Chill Out Pops First Fruits Enterprises Ruby's Naturals- Dog/Horse Treats Bobbie Smith....flowers and plants Bruce's Greenhouse Back Country Skincare Personalize it Boutique Linda Phillips The Bird Man SnoBiz - Snow Cones Crooked Cedar Farms Howell Farms Who Knew? Fireworks were invented when a Chinese cook accidently spilled saltpeter into a cooking fire.  The mixture made a pretty flame but he found it exploded if it was enclosed in a bamboo tube!    Mark Your Calendar!  Northeast Farmers Market        Doko Meadows  -  Every Monday     Lake Carolina  -   Every Thursday       3:00pm - 7:00pm July 6  -      Columbia Blowfish                     Baseball Game              Blythewood Appreciation Night Capital City Stadium 6:00pm Print FREE tickets at: blythewoodchamber.com July 6 - Fireworks and All That Jazz   Sponsored by The Town of Blythewood     Presenting The Blythewood Jazz Orchestra The Amphitheatre @ Doko Meadows FREE Concert and Fireworks! July 14 - Dr. Richard Conant Day            Trinity United Methodist Church                   11:00 a.m. Service July 26,27 - Blythewood Doko                           Rodeo                     Former Community Center                Gates Open at 6:00pm Sept. 2 - Blythewood Labor Day Run                        LongCreek Plantation         Register to run at:          blythewoodlabordayrun.com Sept. 6,7  - The Big Grab                     43 Mile Yard Sale             More info coming soon!            Have a Fun and Relaxing Weekend! Heads UP! Come on down to Capital City Stadium  on Saturday, July 6 so your kids can play a round of catch with the Columbia Blowfish players.  Bring  your ball and glove  and get ready to throw with the pros when the gates  open at 6:00pm.  Everybody gets in FREE 'cause it's Blythewood Appreciation Night at the Columbia Blowfish Game.  FREE tickets are  available on the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce website.  All you have to do is go to www.blythewoodchamber.com and print as many tickets as you need!  Come on out and HAVE A BALL!!! Don't stop there! Once you've watched the Blowfish play a few innings head on back to Blythewood for Fireworks and All That Jazz July 6th The Amphitheatre @ Doko Meadows Featuring The Blythewood Jazz Orchestra The FREE concert is 8pm -10pm with fireworks to follow! Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome! Celebrate America with your hometown neighbors this year! Take Note! For those of you who have known Dr. Richard Conant as either professor emeritus at the University of South Carolina or as the Chancel Choir director at Trinity United Methodist Church, July 14 will be a date you'll want to mark on your calendar.  Dr. Conant's 20 years at Trinity are being celebrated that day with featured tributes during their 11:00 a.m. service.  A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center.  Save the Date! Register to run at: blythewoodlabordayrun.com

June 21st-23rd Weekend

The editorial staff of 'This Weekend in Blythewood' is taking off for a little "R and R".    We'll be back next week, though,  to once again keep you informed about all the wonderful things going on in our terrific little town of Blythewood.

This Weekend in Blythewood June 21st, 22nd and 23rd The editorial staff of 'This Weekend in Blythewood' is taking off for a little "R and R".    We'll be back next week, though,  to once again keep you informed about all the wonderful things going on in our terrific little town of Blythewood. Have a wonderful weekend!

June 14th-16th Weekend

Mother Nature reigns, as usual, so 'weather' it's hot and humid or pouring the rain, enjoy the weekend, in and around our wonderful little town.

This Weekend in Blythewood June 14th, 15th and 16th Mother Nature reigns, as usual, so 'weather' it's hot and humid or pouring the rain, enjoy the weekend, in and around our wonderful little town.   The Sweet Taste of Summer Although the rains came down this past Monday and the Northeast Farmers Market had to be canceled, we're all looking forward to this coming Monday when the sunshine will be welcoming everyone to the market in Doko Meadows. Grab a taste of summer's bounty as more and more of our farmers' produce becomes available.  Stop by Vera Eze's First Fruits booth and have a sampling of her great jams and jellies, too.  Remember the NEFM is at two great locations this year...Doko Meadows on Monday and Lake Carolina on Thursday...both run from 3pm -7pm.  Look who's coming to the market next week!  We hope to see you there, too! Grands Garden Blythewood Community Garden Cathi's Corner The Shrimp Guy Sweet T's Company of OHS Usborne Books Little Gadsden Farm 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 Personalize it Boutique Linda Phillips Diva of Sweets The Wurst Wagon It's My Sister's Fault The Bird Man Bring your best friend... Ladybird loves walking the trail at Doko Meadows with HER best friend, Roger Hovis.  Come join her for some fresh air and sunshine but just remember... you and your friend have to be at both ends of a leash.  Happy Trails!    Mark Your Calendar!  Northeast Farmers Market        Doko Meadows       Every Monday  Lake Carolina         Every Thursday       3:00pm - 7:00pm July 6  -      Columbia Blowfish                     Baseball Game              Blythewood Appreciation Night Capital City Stadium 6:00pm July 6 - Fireworks and All That Jazz   Sponsored by The Town of Blythewood     Presenting The Blythewood Jazz Orchestra The Amphitheatre @ Doko Meadows Free Concert and Fireworks! July 26,27 - Blythewood Doko                           Rodeo                         Details coming soon Sept. 2 - Blythewood Labor Day Run                        LongCreek Plantation       Take me out to the Ballgame! It's always a fun time at Capital City Stadium when the Blowfish are playing ball.  Come join the fun and be sure to bring the kids 'cause on July 6th it's Blythewood Appreciation Night at the Columbia Blowfish Game.  Gates open at 6 pm and kids can play catch with the guys on the team so be sure to bring your ball and glove!  Free tickets will be available soon on the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce website so stay tuned for more info for downloading and printing your tickets. It's a Double Header! July 6th is a special night for Blythewood!   The Columbia Blowfish are showing their appreciation for the folks in our wonderful town AND The Town of Blythewood is showing its American and community spirit.  This year for the first time EVER, Blythewood will experience Fireworks and All That Jazz July 6th The Amphitheatre @ Doko Meadows Featuring The Blythewood Jazz Orchestra The FREE concert is 8pm -10pm with fireworks to follow! Celebrate America with us this year!! More details coming your way soon! Who Knew? In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that established a nationwide observance of Flag Day on June 14. Save the Date! Happy Flag Day! Have a Fabulously Fun Weekend!