This Weekend in Blythewood Oct 30th-Nov 1st

This Weekend in Blythewood October 30th, 31st & November 1st          Also... Don't forget to get out and vote on November 4th.  Your vote matters!    To the Westwood High Football team for being # 1  in the region this week!  To the Lady Bengals volleyball team and tennis team for their wins: To the Lady Redhawk Girls' tennis team;  To the District 2 Honor Choir Students;  To the 4 Westwood High school students who won awards in the S.C. State Fair art show:  To the Westwood High School Council students for top honors at the Southern Association of Student Councils Convention in Atlanta;  And to our Citadel cadet for being on the President's list .  Our High Schools are the best! Now You Know..The answer to last weeks question....Mardenia and J.L Sharpe had 5 sons.  The oldest, John L. III, was the curator of Rare Books at Duke University and an expert on rare manuscripts and tablets.  He is fluent in many languages and is an expert translator. Thanks to all the Sharpes in Blythewood who do so much for our community! Patrick K. was the first to answer the question and will be given a treat from Town Hall. Can you guess what installation Mr. H. B. McLean, Mr. W.B Cooper, Mr. Walter Ballentine, Mr. E.S. Eargle and Mr. D.L. Branham supervised in 1948? In the Historical Society's papers, Blythe-Words, it was stated as "one of the greatest improvements that has come to Blythewood in many years". Do you recognize many of these names? They were instrumental in so many aspects of life in  the early days in Blythewood. If  you know the answer to this question email  Kellym@townofblythewoodsc.gov to receive a treat from Town Hall.     Mark Your Calendar Westwood High School's Chapter of the National Beta Club will host the first Jeanne C. Schmidt 5K race on Saturday, November 1.  The event will benefit Palmetto Health Foundation's Camp Kemo Program.  Registration is over, but contact  Jairad Hydrick at 10010468@richland2.org or call 609-7375 for more information. Blythewood Library hosts a Family Storytime each Friday 10:30 to 11:00. Saturday, November 1,  Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 from 3 to 4.  Join the Book Club and have fun hearing about some great books!  Wednesday, November 5, at 10:30 Hands-On Art for ages 3-5.  Join the crowd for stories and simple art fun for the little ones. Also... If you have any ideas for the renovation of Blythewood Library now is your chance.   Email your thoughts or ideas to DesignFreely@RichlandLibrary. CELEBRATING OLD-TIME BLYTHEWOOD: On Sunday, November 2, the Blythewood Historical Society will dedicate two historic structures that were relocated in April from Langford Road to the grounds of the Langford-Nord House for preservation purposes. The dedication ceremony begins at 3:00 PM at the Langford-Nord House, followed by live music and an ice cream social. The two historic structures—Mrs. Clara’s Sandwich Shop and Tom & Tallie Boney’s Dairy House—are included on the Town of Blythewood’s list of historic features and are symbolic of rural life in Blythewood in the early 20th century. The owners of these structures, Dorothy Martin Blume and Zelda Boney respectively, donated them to the Blythewood Historical Society for preservation. The structures will be open to the public during the Society’s regular hours: Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM to noon. The Christian Assistance Bridge Program is sponsoring a fundraiser dinner Thursday, November 6, at The Farm in Ridgeway. The event will feature live music and a menu catered by Blue Marlin.  Individual tickets are $50 and sponsorships are available starting at $500.  To purchase tickets go to www.christianassistancebridge.com or contact Aggie Davis Jones at aggiedavis65@gmail or call 803-403-4408. The money from the fundraiser will be used for emergency assistance to individual or families in need from Blythewood. Muller Road Middle School will host its 2nd annual Fall Festival, Saturday, November 15, from 9 to 2 p.m.. Join in the fun with face painting, bounce houses, vendors and good food! ABOUT THOSE SIGNS: Because a significant number of signs within Blythewood town limits must be brought into conformance with town sign ordinances by 2016, the Town of Blythewood will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 to explain the current sign ordinance requirements, offer guidance for compliance, and hear feedback from affected businesses. The meeting will be held at The Manor at Doko Meadows starting at 6:00 PM. All businesses, organizations, or individuals with an interest in the sign ordinance or signage within the town are invited to attend this meeting. The Gamecock equestrian team is back in action on Friday, November 1, when South Carolina hosts SEC rival Texas A&M at One Wood Farm (1201 Syrup Mill Road) in Blythewood. Friday's meet will begin at 2 p.m. and admission is free. Friday's meet will be South Carolina's last home meet until January 31. Fans are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes (no masks) and there will be Halloween candy provided at the marketing table. The  team just picked up their first SEC win for 2014-2015 season.   The first monthly meeting of the Blythewood Beekeepers Association will be held on November 5th, 2014 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at Valentina's Restaurant 135 Blythewood Rd.  Whether you are a seasoned beekeeper or you want to learn how to keep honeybees, please mark you calendar for this event. For more information call Scott Derrick at 803- 754-0444. The report we hear at Town Hall is that many of the morning walkers now have regular walking partners they see each morning on the trail.  I hope as you walk and talk,  you are solving all the world's problems! Doko Manor is the best deal in town for weddings, family reunions and parties.  Call 754-0501 or go on-lline to www.townofblythewoodsc.gov for booking information. Sunday October 26th the Blythewood Bengals defeated The Carolina Hurricanes at Dutch Fork High School to claim their third consecutive SC Midlands Pop Warner Championship.  The Bengals are led by their head coach Rodney Singleton and Assistant Head Coach Carlton Edwards.  They will appear in the first round of the MidSouth Pop Warner Regional Playoffs in Raleigh on November 15th to face either the Capitol City Steelers or the Pender Hurricanes. The Blythewood Youth Football and Cheer Association is a non-profit affiliated with Pop Warner Little Scholars.  We serve approximately 160 to 180 boys and girls from the Blythewood, Ridgeway and surrounding communities.  To learn more about our program please visit www.blythewoodyouthfootball.com.

This Weekend in Blythewood October 16th-18th

This Weekend in Blythewood October 16th, 17th & 18th     To the Westwood High School Homecoming Court and the win from the Redhawks football team: to the National Merit Semifinalist; Richland 2 grant winners; Our 3 Blythewood Elite winners; and the Lady Bengals' Volleyball Team! Did You Know...There is a great story of a "local boy makes good" in the Garden Club's Blythewood Scrapbook. It tells of a hard working, family man who was in the construction business, paving business, and later bought property which made him very successful. He was awarded the contract to pave the Lincoln Tunnel, the Holland Tunnel and the George Washington Bridge while in New Jersey. He later moved back to Blythewood and continued in the construction business as well as purchasing property.  If you know the man I am speaking of, please send me an email.  The first person to know the answer will receive a little treat from Town Hall. Thanks for reading the newsletter!  Kellym@townofblythewoodsc.gov     Mark Your Calendar Looking for Fall Plants?  The Agricultural Science Program at Blythewood High School will hold its annual Fall Plant Sale Saturday, October 19,  from 8 am until 12:00.  The greenhouse behind the school will be  full of pansies, snapdragons and ornamental kale as well as other plants to purchase.  PIZZA AND PUMPKINS New Kirk Presbyterian Church is holding its 4th annual Pizza and Pumpkins event on Sunday, October 26, at 4:00-7:00 pm. Enjoy pizza, treats, pumpkin carving, and fellowship. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. You can carve a pumpkin for your house or front porch. Please e-mail larrybates2001@yahoo.com to pre-register, so we can ensure a pumpkin is available for your family. We will end the evening with pizza. Even if you don’t pre-register for a pumpkin, we hope you will join us for the other activities. See you there! October 26, 2014 is the date for the 3rd annual Westwood Harvest Festival that will be held on campus from 4pm – 6pm.  The community is invited to bring the children to trick-or-treat from the trunks of cars that have been decorated in animated movie themes by our students and faculty.  There is no charge to attend! We will have games and activities that can be played with tickets.  Two tickets are given to participants for each canned good they bring in.  Tickets can also be purchased for 50 cents.  The money brought in from the sale of tickets will be used to purchase more canned goods that will be  given to The Christian Assistance Bridge located right here in Blythewood to help those in need throughout the year. Come join in the fun! Westwood High School's Chapter of the National Beta Club will host the first Jeanne C. Schmidt 5K race on Saturday, November 1.  The event will benefit Palmetto Health Foundation's Camp Kemo Program.Please register in advance by October 15 by contacting Jairad Hydrick at 10010468@richland2.org or call 609-7375. The Town of Blythewood is hosting a Market Hay Day, October 29, 6 pm to 8pm  during the final night of the Blythewood Farmers Market. There will be a costume contest for kids ages 4-12, hay rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, treats, food and drinks and live music from Reggie Sullivan Band.  Join us at Doko Meadows for fun and  treats and the final Farmers Market. The Blythewood  Farmers' Market is at Town Hall  each Wednesday until October 29th, 4:00 to 7:00.  Come to Doko Meadows and purchase the  fresh, local vegetables, honey and grits, grass-fed beef, homemade baked goods, free-range eggs, and handmade soaps . There are also lotions, artisan crafts, food and entertainment for the whole family.   Blythewood Library hosts a Family Storytime each Friday 10:30 to 11:00 Also... If you have any ideas for the renovation of Blythewood Library now is your chance.  Share your thoughts with the staff and architects on Thursday, October 23rd at 2pm and 6pm  or email DesignFreely@RichlandLibrary.com  Feeling Creative?  Join the Blythewood Artists Guild's group, "Painter's Challenge", that meets for dinner at Lizard's Thicket at 6:30 on the 4th Monday of each month.  Each meeting a challenge is given to the artists.  The following month each artist brings in their art work in whatever media they choose. If interested contact Craig Dukes by email at doko-arts@gmail.com/ What great weather to join  the many walkers we see from Town Hall each day. What a great way to start the day in Blythewood!        Don't forget our beautiful Doko Manor to book your family reunions, weddings, birthday and graduation parties, baby showers and business meetings. Give us a call at 754-0501 for information or look on-line at the Town of Blythewood website under Doko Manor.

GREAT NEWS!!! Rimer Pond Road is OPEN !!

GOOD NEWS! After a six-month improvement project, Rimer Pond Road is now open! Detour signs were coming down this morning. Please drive safely, and thank you for your patience.

This Weekend in Blythewood October 9th-11th

The Blythewood Rotary  Club will host its 13th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament  on Thursday, October 9. at Columbia Country Club. 

This Weekend in Blythewood October 9th, 10th & 11th    To Blythewood High Football team for beating Irmo Yellow Jackets!  And to our former Bengal- USC Drum Major winner; the Westwood High Arts Departrment Grant winners; The Blythewood Bombers 9U champs;  our 2 BHS Merit Scholars who are  attending Wofford; and to our hard working Blythewood students who were on the Dean's list at Coker College,  Clemson's  Masters graduate  and President's List for achievement at the Citadel. Way to go! Did You Know...I'm sure you all know about the two shops on the corner of Wilson Blvd and Langford Road.  If not, check them out!  One of the buildings use to be called "De Sto". In the Blythewood Scrapbook, there is a print of Harold Branham's painting of "De Sto".  Bunk Wooten originally built the store, then later the Dixon family opened "De Sto" in the early 70's .  In Harold Branham's painting, Claude Bundrick can be seen driving his tractor in the background, making his daily run to town as I mentioned in an earlier newsletter.      If you want to see Harold Branham's paintings we have a wonderful collection at Town Hall.  We are opened from 8 to 5 each day and have the Blythewood Scrapbook for sale here.  There are so many great stories about our town  in this book and so many  family names you will recognize!    Mark Your Calendar The Blythewood  Farmers' Market is at Town Hall  each Wednesday until October 29th, 4:00 to 7:00.  Come to Doko Meadows and purchase the  fresh, local vegetables, honey and grits, grass-fed beef, homemade baked goods, free-range eggs, and handmade soaps . There are also lotions, artisan crafts, food and entertainment for the whole family.   Blythewood Library hosts a Family Storytime each Friday 10:30 to 11:00 Also... If you have any ideas for the renovation of Blythewood Library now is your chance.  Share your thoughts with the staff and architects on Thursday, October 23rd at 2pm and 6pm  or email DesignFreely@RichlandLibrary.com  The Blythewood Rotary  Club will host its 13th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament  on Thursday, October 9. at Columbia Country Club.  Registration will start at 11:00 with the range open and a box lunch.  Shotgun start at 12:30.  There will be awards for the longest drive, closest to the pin, hole in one :) and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd and last place winners.  Call 803-466-0732 or  go to dthames@blythewoodpharmacy.com for more information.   Westwood High Theatre Dept. will host a spagetti supper fundraiser Friday, October 10, from 5:00pm -7:00pm in the school cafeteria.  Scottie's Grill and Restaurant will cater the event  as they raise money to send students on a field study to Italy and Greece next spring.  Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from WHS drama and travel students or contact Dr. Anne Richardson at arichard@richland2.org. or call 691-4049 Ext. 36703. Saturday, October 11, 10:00 to 12:00  The SC Wildlife Federation will sponsor the SCWF Junior Naturalist Program,  Birding for Kids. The program is hosted by Camp Discovery in Blythewood for kids ages 8 to 12.  Children must be accompanied by an adult and  wear closed toe and heeled shoes.  Please bring a water bottle and insect spray and get ready for a fun morning  learning the sounds and identity of common birds.  The cost is $10 per child with a $20 maximum per family.  Pre-register at www.sara@scwf.org or call 803-609-4778. Community Prayer Walk: Perfecting Faith Church is leading  the annual prayer walk throughout Blythewood on Saturday, October 11, starting at 8:45 AM. Everyone is invited to walk along and lift up the community in prayer. From the starting point at Kellie Ballentine’s Allstate Agency (162 Langford Road), walkers will make a left onto Langford, left onto Main, right onto Blythewood Road, right onto Boney, then right onto Oakhurst,  and back left  to Main St.  We will then head down to McLean Rd., right onto Sandfield, then back to Allstate on Langford Road.  Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item so we can prepare baskets for those less fortunate.   October 26, 2014 is the date for the 3rd annual Westwood Harvest Festival that will be held on campus from 4pm – 6pm.  The community is invited to bring the children to trick-or-treat from the trunks of cars that have been decorated in animated movie themes by our students and faculty.  There is no charge to attend! We will have games and activities that can be played with tickets.  Two tickets are given to participants for each canned good they bring in.  Tickets can also be purchased for 50 cents.  The money brought in from the sale of tickets will be used to purchase more canned goods that will be  given to The Christian Assistance Bridge located right here in Blythewood to help those in need throughout the year. Activities include:  Trick or Treat from car trunks, Bounce Houses, Super Slide, Richland County Sherriff’s Kids Print, Cotton Candy, Pop Corn, Hay Rides Whole Face Painting, food & drinks and fun games! Come join in the fun! The Town of Blythewood is hosting a Market Hay Day, October 29, 6 pm to 8pm  during the final night of the Blythewood Farmers Market. There will be a costume contest for kids ages 4-12, hay rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, treats, food and drinks and live music from Reggie Sullivan Band and John English.  Join us at Doko Meadows for fun and  treats and the final Farmers Market. FYI...Under the Town Code, yard sale signs cannot be placed on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, tree, or other surfaces located on or across any public street or right-of-way, or placed on stakes on any property unless permitted by the land owner. We receive many calls at Town Hall about this and wanted you to know. Also...Know that you can call Town Hall (754-0501 without leaving your name if desired), to tell us of any unsightly areas in our town that need to be adressed...trash, junk piles, signs that aren't following code etc.  We all want what is best for Blythewood and appreciate your input.   Don't forget the Tournament of Bands, Saturday, October 11, beginning at 9 am at BHS Stadium. Tickets are available at the gate.   30 bands will be competing throughout the day. What great weather to join  the many walkers we see from Town Hall each day. What a great way to start the day in Blythewood!        Don't forget our beautiful Doko Manor to book your family reunions, weddings, birthday and graduation parties, baby showers and business meetings. Give us a call at 754-0501 for information or look on-line at the Town of Blythewood website under Doko Manor.