This Weekend in Blythewood March 26th-28th

Welcome to all the Diamond Invitational Baseball Tournament  players, fans, families and friends  to the Town of Blythewood!  We are so glad you are here and hope you have a great stay.  Game one starts Tuesday at 5:00 at Blythewood High School!

! This Weekend in Blythewood March 26th, 27th & 28th Town Hall wishes all the students, teachers, staff and administrators of Richland 2 a great Spring Break! Welcome to all the Diamond Invitational Baseball Tournament  players, fans, families and friends  to the Town of Blythewood!  We are so glad you are here and hope you have a great stay.  Game one starts Tuesday at 5:00 at Blythewood High School! Friday, April 10, from 5:30 to 6:15,  the Westwood High School Tech.B@r will host a free technology class for the community.  The class is on Google Hangouts and is free. Computers will be provided, but seating is limited to 20 participants.  For more information or to register contact Ms. Laura Coulter at 691-4049 Ext. 36421. Don't forget about the Chamber's Scholarships being offered to high school seniors living or attending school in the 29016 zip code area, or whose parents are active in the Chamber.  Go to their website for details.  Applications must be postmarked by April 14, 2015. Get out your running shoes!  Are you ready for the JROTC Amazing 5K Run  @ Blythewood to break the Guinness Book World Record? The run is not until April 25 but registration is up and running at www.JROTCAmazing5K.com USATF Certified 5K Run/Walk & Kids' Fun Run April 25, 2015 @ Noon Blythewood has 40 teams to fill to help reach a goal of $35,000 for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life event Friday, May 8 at Westwood High School from 6 p.m. until midnight.  Go to www.relayforlife.org/blythewoodsc to sign up as teams,  an individual, survivor or caregive. Call the American Cancer Society at 750-1693 ext. 29220 for more informatiion. The Blythewood Farmer's Market will be starting up in May.  Contact Michaela Barno, 1-843-697-1733 or email blythewoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com, if you are interested in being a part of this  market or if you would like to volunteer. There will be a festival the beginning of May to celebrate the opening and volunteers are needed. Coming soon.... Richland 2 Spring Break  March 30-April 3 Industry Apprecation Week March 30-April 4  Diamond Invitational Baseball Tournament March 31 Easter, April 5 Blythewood High School 's annual Plant Sale, April 11 Blythewood's 1st Small Business Owners' Conference April 22 Basket weaving class at the BW Arts Center April 23 Blythewood Farmers' Market  starts up in May Relay for Life, May 8 at WHS South Carolina Industry Appreciation Week March 30- April 4 The Town of Blythewood thanks our many industries for their leadership, jobs for our citizens and dedication to our community as we grow together. Monday, March 30 - Saturday, April 4 from 3:00 to 3:30  the Blythewood Library will host "Shark Week" for ages 6-12.  Come visit the library each day for fun activities with a grand finale on Saturday with jaw-biting stories and a few surprises.   Coming soon...The Bravo Blythewood Butterfly Project April 21  Blythewood Arts Center/ Visitors Centeris Blythewood's best kept secret!  They are opened from 11 to 5:00 Tuesdays - Fridays and 10 to 2:00 on Saturdays. 152-B Blythewood Road or call Jean Bell at 550-9323 for more information. Calling all businesses.... `Doko Manor is a great place for business workshops, luncheons and dinners on the weekdays.  For more information call Town Hall at 754-0501. Now you Know... The first licensed barber in  South Carolina was Will Taylor, better know as Gap. He had a shop on Fire Tower Road in the '50's and had one style of haircutting, shearing every hair off your head! Gap was very skilled with his hands and made his own ventilation system using the engine off of a 1946 Chevrolet.  His two granddaughters, June Smith and Rebecca Watts, both of Blythewood, have fond memories of their witty grandfather and said the fan would almost blow you out the front door.  To read more about this colorful Blythewood native, look in the Blythewood Scrapbook.  Mr. Branham was the first to answer this question and will receive a treat from Town Hall. Thanks for reading the newsletter! Wednesday, April 1st.... Be prepared!

This Weekend in Blythewood March 19th-21st

Friday, March 20 & 21 at 7:00 the Westwood High School Drama Department will present Sleeping Beauty in the school auditorium.

This Weekend in Blythewood March 19th, 20th & 21st Thursday, March 19, the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce " Blythewood After 5" will be hosted by Fairfield Electric Cooperative as part of their 75th-anniversary celebration.  The event will be in the Community Room at 701 Blythewood Road.  Visit www.blythewoodchamber.com and click on the Eventbrite link to register in advance.   Seniors... jump on it!  Your parents will be so happy!  The Blythewood High School Education Foundation has 12 scholarships for high school seniors valued at $1000 each.  The deadline is April 10.  For more information visit bhscollegeandcareer.weebly.com/bhs-education-foundation-scholarships. There is also one scholarship to be offered to a female African American senior pursuing a college degree, in memory of Juneique Friels.  For more information or to apply email Ashanti Friels at junique-scholarships@gmail.com. And...Don't forget about the Chamber's Scholarships being offered to high school seniors living or attending school in the 29016 zip code area, or whose parents are active in the Chamber.  Go to their website for details.  Applications must be postmarked by April 14, 2015. A great day of golf for a great cause! 2ND Annual Beginnings Fore Kids Golf Classic Cobblestone Park, Blythewood, Friday, March 20, 2015 starting at 10:30. Contact Cara Senterfiet at 463-8526 for more information. Spring is around the corner!  Are you ready for the JROTC Amazing 5K Run  @ Blythewood to break the Guinness Book World Record? The run is not until April 25 but registration is up and running at www.JROTCAmazing5K.com USATF Certified 5K Run/Walk & Kids' Fun Run April 25, 2015 @ Noon The Blythewood Farmer's market will be starting up in May.  Contact Michaela Barno, 1-843-697-1733 or email blythewoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com, if you are interested in being a part of this  market or if you would like to volunteer. There will be a festival the beginning of May to celebrate the opening and volunteers are needed. Coming soon.... First Day of Spring is Friday! Richland 2 Spring Break  March 30-April 3 Industry Apprecation Week March 30-April 4  Diamond Invitational Baseball Tournament March 31 Blythewood's 1st Small Business Owners' Conference April 22 Blythewood Farmers' Market  starts up in May Relay for Life, May 8 at WHS  If interested, don't forget about this informative  meeting to learn about beekeeping!   The Blythewood Garden Club will host their annual community event Thursday, March 19, at 7 PM, at Blythewood High School in the Media Center.   The event is free and open to the public, and there are gardening-related door prizes!   Friday, March 20 & 21 at 7:00 the Westwood High School Drama Department will present Sleeping Beauty in the school auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students, senior citizens and military personnel. The box office will open at 6:30 before the production.  For more information contact Dr. Richardson at 691-4049 ext. 36708 or email arichard@richland2.org Muller Road Middle School will host its annual Career Fair Thursday, March 26.  The students will hear from college and local business representatives.  Call 691-6851 or email Mindi Crisler at mcrisler@richland2.org for more information.  Blythewood Library invites all ages to join in the fun as "The Circus is coming to Town",  Tuesday, March 24, from 3:30 until 4:00 . Circus and animal stories will be read, plus kids will create a craft. Blythewood Arts Center/ Visitors Center is Blythewood's best kept secret!  They are opened from 11 to 5:00 Tuesdays - Fridays and 10 to 2:00 on Saturdays. 152-B Blythewood Road or call Jean Bell at 550-9323 for more information. Coming soon...The Bravo Blythewood Butterfly Project April 21 Calling all businesses.... `Doko Manor is a great place for business workshops, luncheons and dinners on the weekdays.  For more information call Town Hall at 754-0501. Do you Know?...Now that spring is here many of us get our hair cut shorter for the warmer weather.  Do you know who the first licensed barber was in  South Carolina who had a shop on Fire Tower Road in the '50's?  Known to the group who sat and visited the shop, this witty  man know as "Gap",  had one style of haircutting, shearing every hair off your head!   If you know the answer please email kellym@townofblythewoodsc.gov for a treat from Town Hall if you are the first to respond.

This Weekend in Blythewood March 5th-7th

The University of South Carolina equestrian team returns to action on Friday for its final home meet of the season. 

This Weekend in Blythewood March 5th, 6th & 7th Congratuations to the Honorees at the 2015 Blythewood Township Black History Month Celebration! Posthumous Honorees include: Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin Hagler Mrs. Annie E. Hanberry & Mrs. Alice & Mr. Elijah Kelly, Sr. Honorees include: Mayor Keith Bailey, Former Mayor David Brice, Retired LTC Mr. Larry Griffin Mrs. Viola Sanders Dr. Ruby Waters-Watts The Youth Honoree is Ms. Iga Charles Thank you for your leadership and service to the Community. Friday, March 6 is National Employees Appreciation Day  Sunday, March 8 is Day Light Savings Day And...get ready for the JROTC Amazing 5K Run  @ Blythewood to break the Guinness Book World Record! The run is not until April 25 but registration is up at www.JROTCAmazing5K.com The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast meeting will be on Tuesday,  March 10 at Cobblestone Park Golf Clubhouse, 1298 University Parkway.  The doors open at 7 and the meeting and  breakfast starts at 7:30. Bernie Mazyck, president and CEO of S.C. Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) will be the guest speaker.  Register in advance at www.blthewoodchamber.com and click on the Eventbrite link. And...Don't forget about the Chamber's Scholarships being offered to high school seniors living or attending school in the 29016 zip code area, or whose parents are active in the Chamber.  Go to their website for details.  Applications must be postmarked by April 14, 2015. 2ND Annual Beginnings Fore Kids Golf Classic Cobblestone Park, Blythewood, Friday, March 20, 2015.  Grab your clubs and  your best golfing friends and come out  for a great day of golf for a good cause. The tournament starts at 10:30 with registration, practice on the driving range and putting greens and a box lunch.  An Awards Ceremony and a celebration meal will follow at the end of the day. All proceeds benefit programs supporting parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.  For more information go to www.scbegin.org.. Registration ends March 16. Forms available at Town Hall in Blythewood or contact Cara Senterfeit at 803-463-8526 or email CSenterfeit@scbegin.org.  Westwood High School is still in need of a few families to host the French exchange students and teachers April 6-16. The students will be in the homes for 7 days, but gone on the week-ends.  Call Dr. Cheryl Guy at 691-4049 ext. 36116 for more information.   The University of South Carolina equestrian team returns to action on Friday for its final home meet of the season. The Gamecocks (8-3, 4-2 SEC) will host Baylor at 1 p.m. on Friday at One Wood Farm (located at 1201 Syrup Mill Road) in Blythewood. Admission is free to Friday's meet. South Carolina has won eight of it's last nine competitions, and this week the Gamecocks moved up one spot to No. 1 in the country. Baylor had been ranked No. 1 since the fall semester, but after dropping a pair of road meets over the weekend, the Bears (11-2, 4-2 Big 12) dropped two spots to No. 3. Would you like to learn about beekeeping?  The Blythewood Garden Club will host their annual community event Thursday, March 19, at 7 PM, at Blythewood High School in the Media Center.   Holly Burritt, owner of Bee Healthy Gardens in Chapin (http://www.beehealthygardens.com/), will teach attendees about the benefits of bees for the garden, and she will discuss beekeeping techniques.  Scott Derrick, of Blythewood Bee Company, will also talk about beekeeping.  Tom Willingham, teacher at Blythewood High School in Ag Science, will give his annual update on what's happening with his students.  The event is free and open to the public, and there are gardening-related door prizes!   Blythewood Library invites ages 9-12 to the Blythewood Bookworms program March 7th, 3:00-4:00. March 11 from 10:30 -11:00 there is a Hands on Art for ages 2-5 with stories and simple art projest for the very young. Looking for a special gift? Blythewood Arts Center/ Visitors Center is Blythewood's best kept secret!  They are opened from 11 to 5:00 Tuesdays - Fridays and 10 to 2:00 on Saturdays. Do you Know...  what famous entertainment group performed in Blythewood, at what was then the University Club in the late 1980's?  This incredible group belted out the best music which I'm sure could be heard all over town.  They performed in an elegant tent with fabulous food, drinks and a large crowd that danced the night away!  If you know the answer, email kellym@townofblythewoodsc.gov to receive a treat from Town Hall. Now zoon ahead to Saturday, February 28, 2015....  The Blythewood Community Choir equally belted out the most moving, beautiful music I have ever heard  in celebration of Blythewood Township Black History Month Celebration.  Plus the Bethel Baptist Church Praise and Worship Dance Team was a real treat. The event was wonderful. As I sat there, I so wished the entire community could have heard the beautiful music and felt the connected  fellowship in the room.  I will remind you next year to put this date on your calendar!