This Weekend in Blythewood January 24th, 25th and 26th

This Weekend in Blythewood, January 24th, 25th and 26th

This Weekend in Blythewood January 24th, 25th and 26th Hearing the Poetry of Life When you stop to think about it, poetry is all around us.  We hear it daily on TV through jingles that have been written to sell particular products.  We hum along to our favorite songs that are simply poetry set to music.  We're surrounded by rhyme and cadence yet spend very little time really listening to the poetry in our lives.  It's time to change all that!  Come meet J. Gordon Coogler and hear the poetry of HIS life.    J. Gordon Coogler, a born and bred Blythewoodian turned poet, is being celebrated January 23rd and 24th during the J. Gordon Coogler Poetry Festival.    Mr. Coogler was born in Blythewood in 1865 and became known for his poetry throughout Columbia and beyond.   In fact, J. Gordon owned a print shop and would write "Poems While You Wait".  How clever! Plan to attend the poetry celebration tonight, Jan. 23rd at The Manor @ Doko Meadows.  Starting at 6:00p, Coogler's poems will be the focus for the evening as students from our local schools as well as some of our own 'grown-up'  local poets will read and write poetry.  Make your way to the Langford-Nord House on Friday, January 24th at 6:30p for more of an introduction to Mr. Coogler, presented by one of his family descendents, Art Coogler and Coogler expert, Bill McDonald.  Hope Your Weekend is Crowned With Fun! Mark Your Calendar     Jan, 23,24  Coogler Poetry Festival                     Bravo Blythewood          Blythewood Historical Society Jan. 25    Miss Blythewood Pageant                 Blythewood High School                             7:00pm                April 3-6         HELLO DOLLY!     The Blythewood Community Theatre      Shows @ Westwood High School                 Times to be announced Schedule of J. Gordon Coogler Poetry Festival Events All events are FREE to the public January 23 - All afternoon Poetry stations around town.  Look for them throughout the afternoon at Town Hall, the Blythewood Richland Library, IGA, Lizards Thicket,  Blythewood Pharmacy and First Citizens Bank.   Poetry will be written for you while you wait! 6:00pm The Manor @ Doko Meadows Poetry readings by Blythewood area school students and a celebration of poetry of Blythewood native, J. Gordon Coogler (1865-1901).  Poetry will be written while you wait.  See Poetic Floral Art presented by the Blythewood Garden Club Refreshements Served January 24 -  6:30pm   Book Event at the Historical Langford- Nord House featuring J. Gordon Coogler's book "Purely Original Verse" with guest speakers Art Coogler (descendent and noted Coogler family historian) and Bill McDonald (Coogler researcher and expert).  January 25 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm The Manor @ Doko Meadows Poetry Out Loud Midlands Region competition series All Coogler events sponsored by: Polish the Crown! The Miss Blythewood Pageant will be held Saturday, January 25th at 7:00pm at the BHS Auditorium.  Twenty girls will be competing from all four grade levels to win the crown and title of "2014 Miss Blythewood High School".  This year's theme is Hollywood and proves to be a wonderful show of pagenatry and talent. The International Thespian Society, the honor society for theatre students, invites everyone to come enjoy the night.

BIG EQUIPMENT MOVING THROUGH BLYTHEWOOD ON SUNDAY

SCANA will be moving two large pieces of equipment via road from the Port of Charleston to the VC Summer plant on January 23-26. This equipment will pass through Blythewood, with a state transport police escort, on Sunday, January 26. The equipment will come up Farrow Road to Highway 21, turn left on Blythewood Road, and take I-77 north towards Fairfield County from there. No exact time is known as the pace will vary throughout the day. Please be aware of possible delays as you travel through the Blythewood area on Sunday.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, January 21, for regular business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM.

January 17th-19th Weekend

The auditions are over and Bravo Blythewood is excited to announce that the inaugural production of the Blythewood

Community Theatre will be 'HELLO DOLLY'.  

This Weekend in Blythewood January 17th, 18th and 19th    Mark Your Calendar     Jan, 23,24  Coogler Poetry Festival                     Bravo Blythewood             Blythewood Historical Society                April            HELLO DOLLY!        The Blythewood Community Theatre         Shows @ Westwood High School Getting to Know J. Gordon Coogler  J. Gordon Coogler, a born and bred Blythewoodian turned poet, is being celebrated January 23rd and 24th during the J. Gordon Coogler Poetry Festival.    Mr. Coogler was born in Blythewood in 1865 and became known for his poetry throughout Columbia and beyond.   In fact, J. Gordon owned a print shop and would write "Poems While You Wait".  How clever! Plan to attend the poetry celebration, Jan. 23rd at The Manor @ Doko Meadows.  Starting at 6:00p, Coogler's poems will be the focus for the evening as students from our local schools as well as some of our own 'grown-up'  local poets will read and write poetry.  Make your way to the Langford-Nord House on Friday, January 24th at 6:00p for more of an introduction to Mr. Coogler, presented by one of his family descendents, Art Coogler and Coogler expert, Bill McDonald.  That Rose Written by: J. Gordon Coogler So charmingly, beautiful Seemingly kind So sweet was that rose     I wished it was mine. Community Theatre The auditions are over and Bravo Blythewood is excited to announce that the inaugural production of the Blythewood Community Theatre will be 'HELLO DOLLY'.   The talent that abounds in Blythewood is very impressive and work is now beginning on this fun, energetic musical.  We'll let you know as soon as the performance dates are set in April .  There will be plenty of information coming your way as we get closer to show time! Schedule of J. Gordon Coogler Poetry Festival Events All events are FREE to the public January 23 - All afternoon Poetry stations around town.  Look for them throughout the afternoon at Town Hall, the Blythewood Richland Library, IGA, Lizards Thicket,  Blythewood Pharmacy and First Citizens Bank.   Poetry will be written for you while you wait! 6:00pm The Manor @ Doko Meadows Poetry readings by Blythewood area school students and a celebration of poetry of Blythewood native, J. Gordon Coogler (1865-1901).  Poetry will be written while you wait.  See Poetic Floral Art presented by the Blythewood Garden Club Refreshements Served January 24 -  6:00pm   Book Event at the Historical Langford- Nord House featuring J. Gordon Coogler's book "Purely Original Verse" with guest speakers Art Coogler (descendent and noted Coogler family historian) and Bill McDonald (Coogler researcher and expert).  January 25 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm The Manor @ Doko Meadows Poetry Out Loud Midlands Region competition series All Coogler events sponsored by:

January 10th-12th Weekend

The students in Blythewood High School's Community Internship Program will be showcasing their career internships and community service projects

This Weekend in Blythewood January 10th, 11th and 12th Community Internship Program The students in Blythewood High School's Community Internship Program will be showcasing their career internships and community service projects on Thursday, January 9 at 8:45 am in the small gym at BHS.  Students in the program have been working with mentors across the Midlands and getting a taste of just what this working life is all about.   The students have been exposed to careers in a huge variety of fields and will 'show off' the projects in which they've been a part.  Plan to come take a look at what some of our Blythewood students are learning.  There's more to school than what's in a book! Here are just a few of the mentors that have participated this semester.  Blythewood Companion Animal Hospital Town of Blythewood Richland 2 TV Columbia Rehabilitation Clinic The Haven Blythewood Dentistry Mane Attraction Lake Murray Montessori School Community Assistance Mentoring Programs (CAMP featured on WIS-TV) Carolina Children's Dentistry Sport Clips Ed Watson, Sr. Manager of Design and Construction for Richland 2 School District    Mark Your Calendar     Jan. 9  Blythewood CommunityTheatre    11               AUDITIONS           The Manor @ Doko Meadows   Jan. 9, 7p -9p        Jan 11, 9a-Noon   Jan. 9    Community Internship                       Program Project Showcase                             8:45 a.m.                   Small Gym @ BHS Jan, 23,24  Coogler Poetry Festival                     Bravo Blythewood             Blythewood Historical Society                Stay tuned for more info! The Path to Fame Excerpt: By J. Gordon Coogler The Path is old and well-beaten I know That leads away o'er the hills to fame; I've started therin and I cannot turn back, I've naught to regret, and no one to blame. Have a Wonderful Weekend! You could be a star! Community Theatre  The time has come!!! Bravo Blythewood's new  Community Theatre is holding auditions tomorrow evening, Thursday, January 9th, from 7pm -9pm and Saturday morning, Jan. 11th from 9am - Noon.  Bravo Blythewood hopes you will come be a part of the 'next big thing' in our town.    Auditions will be held  at The Manor @ Doko Meadows.     When you come to audition please bring a song with music or background and be prepared to read a short portion from a script.  The performance dates will be April 3-6. Contact Rachel Tefft 803.422.6885F Are You a Poet and Don't Know It? Well, this man, J. Gordon Coogler WAS a poet and he and many others knew his work quite well.  Mr. Coogler was born in Blythewood in 1865 and became known for his poetry throughout Columbia.  In fact, J. Gordon owned a print shop and would write "Poems While You Wait".  What a 'novel' idea!! Stand aside Hallmark! Mr. Coogler's poetry was not always well received but Bravo Blythewood deems his work quite worthy of a celebration so a J. Gordon Coogler Poetry Festival has been created in his honor and memory.  Make plans now to find your inner poet and come Coogle! Schedule of events coming next week!