October 4th-6th Weekend

This Fall has quite a line-up of great activites in which to take part.  Don't miss out on all the fun things going on

in our wonderful little town.

This Weekend in Blythewood October 4th, 5th and 6th Historically Speaking Come on over to the Langford-Nord House on Tuesday, October 8th and learn some interesting tidbits about Blythewood's early history.  Join the members of the Historical Society to hear Wade Dorsey, resident historian, present the program "The History of Blythewood". The Historical Society meeting will be held at 100 McNulty Street at 7:00pm It's Football Friday!! Blythewood vs. Aiken @ BHS Kickoff at 7:30pm Go Bengals! Westwood vs. Chapin @ Chapin Kickoff@ 7:30pm               Go Redhawks!    If you're a member of the Blythewood, Columbia, Fairfield or Kershaw Chambers of Commerce plan to enjoy CHAMBERFEST on October 24th. Come network and make new connections at this after-hours event sponsored by the Blythewood Chamber and enjoy the festivities that will begin at 5:30pm at The Manor at Doko Meadows.  Tee it Up Dust off those clubs and plan to play a round of golf to help the Rotary Club of Blythewood raise some scholarship money for our Blythewood kids. The 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at Columbia Country Club on Monday, October 28th.  The shotgun start is at 12:30pm but come early to warm up and enjoy a boxed lunch at 11:00am. Lots of prizes and fun for everyone! Register to play or sponsor: dthames@blythewoodpharmacy.com    Mark Your Calendar! Oct 7 -       Brainery Classes Begin                 Muller Road Middle School                         Register at:               townofblythewoodsc.gov Oct. 8 -     Historical Society Meeting                        "History of Blythewood"                         Langford-Nord House                                 7:00pm Oct. 11 -       USC Equestrian                     USC vs Georgia               2:00pm @ One Wood Farm Oct. 12 -  The Town of Blythewood                                Tournament of Bands   Blythewood High School     Saturday, October 12         Competition begins @ 12 Noon Oct 20 -          Grand Opening             The Manor @ Doko Meadows                     Ribbon Cutting @ 5:00pm                      Reception to follow Oct. 24 -          ChamberFest                    Sponsored by Blythewood                     Chamber of Commerce                 For Chamber Members Only                 The Manor @ Doko Meadows                         5:30pm - 7:30pm                          More info to come Oct. 25-26-        BlytheFest                   Trinity United Methodist Church                 Friday Night - 5:00pm - 9:00pm                    Saturday -  9:00am - 3:00pm                          More Info to come Oct. 28 -       Blythewood Rotary             Scholarship Golf Tournament                        Columbia Country Club                       Shotgun Start @ 12:30pm                       Register to play or sponsor             dthames@blythewoodpharmacy.com                   Smart Stuff It's not too late to register for this round of classes in the Blythewood Brainery.  Classes start this coming week but you can still save your spot by registering this weekend.  Get creative and sign up for the Watercolors or Acrylics and Oils painting classes with Esther Melton.  Find out how that new iPad of yours REALLY works or sign up to learn some nutritional tips that could lead to a healthlier lifestyle.  No matter your interest, get to your computer and register now.  You can have some fun and be just a bit smarter in a few weeks!  The Blythewood Brainery is a collaboration of Muller Road Middle School, Bravo Blythewood and The Town of Blythewood. The courses for the fall session are: Watercolors -taught by Esther Melton Acrylics/Oils -taught by Esther Melton iPAD Basics - taught by Morgan Moates Bass Guitar Lessons - taught by Tyrone Mack (individual lessons)  Coming soon! Good Eats for Life - taught by Katherine Shavo All classes will be held at Muller Road Middle School beginning the week of October 6 and are on the town website and ready for your perusal. Register and pay at: townofblythewoodsc.gov Things To Do Practice Makes Perfect It's all about the music and the marching when 30 high school bands converge on Blythewood High School October 12th.  One of the most prestigious band competitions in the state will take place on that Saturday, when The Town of Blythewood sponsors this year's Tournament of Bands, hosted by the  Blythewood and RidgeView High School Marching  Bands.  Come enjoy the fierce competition between high school bands, large and small, from all over the state.      The Town of Blythewood    Tournament of Bands   Blythewood High School     Saturday, October 12       Gates open @ 9:30am Competition begins at 10:45am You're Invited! It will be the grandest of openings when The Manor at Doko Meadows is officially introduced on Sunday, October 20.  The ribbon cutting will be at 5:00pm with a reception to follow. Please plan to join us! BlytheFest! Looking for some fall fun?  For more than 35 years Trinity United Methodist Church has presented BlytheFest, a weekend full of free family fun for all ages.   Make plans now to enjoy this great weekend event scheduled for October 25th and 26th.                                            BlytheFest            Trinity United Methodist Church                         90 Boney Road           Friday - October 25 - 5pm - 9pm          Saturday - October 26 - 8am - 3pm                    5k Run/Walk -8:00am                     Kids Fun Run - 9:00am                            Enjoy your Weekend!