This Weekend in Blythewood, July 30th-August 1st

The Blythewood DOKO Rodeo is in town this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 31st & August 1.

This Weekend in          Blythewood     July 30th, 31st & August 1st  Town of Blythewood Doko Rodeo Get ready for an exciting night with the 2014 Bucking Bull of the Year! Great crowds, great music, great food and lots of fun! Friday and Saturday Nights July 31 and August 1 Blythewood Road & I-77 Exit 27 Gates open at 5:30 with live music and vendors. The rodeo starts at 8p.m. For tickets go to www.BlythewoodRodeo.com or purchase them at the Blythewood Visitors Center Tickets are $14 in advance for Adults/$16 at the gate 6 to 12 year olds $7 in advance or $8 at the gate and Buckaroos 5 and under free. Presented by the Town of Blythewood and Wilson Car Sales, with many sponsors to thank in bringing this show to Blythewood.  Computer Camp for Kids...  for ages 9-12 will be offered August 3-7 and August 10-14, from 9 to 12 and 1 until 4 each day at the Langford-Nord House on 100 McNulty Road.  The class, Computing Through Animation will be taught by USC professor, Gabriel Terejanu. The classes offer an introduction to computational thinking, engaging animation projects, activities focused on creativity and exploration and basic concepts in computer science. To register online, visit www.techafter-school.com or email bianca@techafterschool.com or call 803-470-4144. Town Hall Lost & Found We have a stroller, many cool hats, shirts, children's purses and an assortment of odds and ends.  Come by Town Hall and take a look!  We are opened M-F, 8:00 to 5:00.   Blythewood Farmers Market 4:00 to 7:00 every Wednesday at Doko Meadows.  Fresh vegetables and more.  Come join in the fun! The Big Grab September 11 &12 Call the Blythewood Visitors Center for more information. 803-550-9323 Town of Blythewood Meetings Planning Commission Meeting Monday, August 3 at 6:00 at Doko Manor Town of Blythewood Elections Candidate Filings... August 5- September 2, 2015 Citizens desiring to be a candidate for 2 Councilmembers positions, (terms ending in 2019),... 1 councilmember's position to fill the unexpired term of Bob Massa which ends November 2017 ... and the Mayor's position, term ending in 2019 must pay the required fee and file a statement of Intention of Candidacy with the Town Clerk by the above dates. The general election will be held November 3, 2015 at Blythewood Park on 126 Boney.  For more information call the Town Clerk at 754-0501. Don't forget about the F3 Group that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 AM until 6:00 AM and every Saturday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM at the Blythewood Park, 126 Boney Road.  Contact Craig Rummel for more information at craigrumm@yahoo.com Put this on your Calendar Small Business Owners....  – The Town of Blythewood will  host its second Midlands Small Business Forum of the Year on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. The forum will run from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Manor at Doko Meadows next to Town Hall. The forum is intended for current and future small business owners, employees of small businesses, and others wishing to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully own, direct, and manage small businesses.  Topics for the October forum include marketing, finances, and taxes. Registration is $25 per person and includes all presentations, materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities. For more information, please contact Blythewood Councilman Bob Mangone at 803-467-1964 or mangoner@townofblythewoodsc.gov.  Doko Manor...a great Venue for:  Weddings Receptions  Birthday Celebrations Weekday Business Meetings Family Reunions Doko Meadows... The soccer, football and Lacrosse fields, plus the amphitheatre and the multi-purpose field can be rented for a small per hour fee. Call  Pat Connolly at Town Hall for pricing. No grills can be used at Doko Meadows and there are no picnic tables as yet. Could be a great gift for the Town of Blythewood!   Give us a call at Town Hall,   754-0501  ( M-F, 8 to 5) for information and prices or visit www.townofblythewoodsc.gov.

This Weekend in Blythewood, July 23rd-25th

What's Blooming, for ages 3-8.  Hear stories about flowers and gardening and make Play-Doh flowers, Saturday July 25th at the Blythewood Library.

This Weekend in          Blythewood     July 23rd, 24th & 25th How HOT can it possibly get? Blythewood Library Saturday, July 25, What's Blooming, for ages 3-8.  Hear stories about flowers and gardening and make Play-Doh flowers. Tuesday, July 28, Everythings's Just Beachy for all ages.  Cool off in the library with beach stories, then make a sand craft.  Every Friday, 10:30-11:00 Family Storytime for the whole family To register for programs, sign up online at www.richlandlibrary.com/events or call 691-9806.  Computer Camp for Kids...  for ages 9-12 will be offered August 3-7 and August 10-14, from 9 to 12 and 1 until 4 each day at the Langford-Nord House on 100 McNulty Road.  The class, Computing Through Animation will be taught by USC professor, Gabriel Terejanu. The classes offer an introduction to computational thinking, engaging animation projects, activities focused on creativity and exploration and basic concepts in computer science. To register online, visit www.techafter-school.com or email bianca@techafterschool.com or call 803-470-4144. Blythewood Farmers Market 4:00 to 7:00 every Wednesday at Doko Meadows.  Fresh vegetables and more.  Come join in the fun! It's Fun!  Put it on your calendar. The Big Grab September 11 &12 Call the Blythewood Visitors Center for more information. 803-550-9323 Town Hall Lost & Found We have a stroller, many cool hats, shirts, children's purses and an assortment of odds and ends.  Come by Town Hall and take a look!  We are opened M-F, 8:00 to 5:00.   Town of Blythewood Meetings Town Council Meeting Monday, July 27 at 7:00 at Doko Manor Planning Commission Meeting Monday, August 3 at 6:00 at Doko Manor Get your cowboy and cowgirls boots ready! Town of Blythewood Doko Rodeo July 31 and August 1 Blythewood Road & I-77 Exit 27 Gates open at 5:30 with live music and vendors. The rodeo starts at 8p.m. For tickets go to www.BlythewoodRodeo.com or purchase them at the Blythewood Visitors Center Tickets are $14 in advance for Adults/$16 at the gate 6 to 12 year olds $7 in advance or $8 at the gate and Buckaroos 5 and under free. Presented by the Town of Blythewood and Wilson Car Sales.           Congratulations... to Carlisle Cooper, the 3rd Runner-Up in the National, Miss High School America Pageant held  recently in Orlando, Florida .  Carlisle is Miss S.C. Teen and a Blythewood High School student. During the competition, Carlisle promoted her personal, "Carlisle's Create a Smile" campaign to educate young children on the importance  of good dental health, as well as an anti-bullying program, B.R.A.V.E.  Congratulations Carlisle!  Doko Manor...  Weddings Receptions  Birthday Celebrations Weekday Business Meetings Family Reunions Doko Meadows... The soccer, football and Lacrosse fields can be rented for a small per hour fee, plus the amphitheatre and the multi-purpose field.  Call  Pat Connolly at Town Hall for pricing. No grills can be used at Doko Meadows and there are no picnic tables as yet. Could be a great gift for the Town of Blythewood!   Give us a call at Town Hall,   754-0501  ( M-F, 8 to 5) for information and prices or visit www.townofblythewoodsc.gov.

This Weekend in Blythewood, July 16th-18th

Sea Shell Basket Weaving Class with Bonnie Geiger, Thursday, July 16, 9:00-5:00, at the Blythewood Art Center. The cost is $65.  To register call Jean Bell at 550-9323 

This Weekend in          Blythewood     July 16th, 17th & 18th Enjoy every minute...it is going fast! Thursday, July 16, 9:00-5:00. Sea Shell Basket Weaving Class with Bonnie Geiger at the Blythewood Art Center.  The cost is $65.  To register call Jean Bell at 550-9323 Holy Smokes Friday Family Fun Night, July 17. New Kirk Presbyterian Church invites the Blythewood Community to a cookout, bonfire, live band and a movie starting at 6:00 p.m. at 491 Langford Road.  Admission is free, but donations are welcome.   Visit www.newkirkpres.com to sign up.  Blythewood Library Thursday, July 16, 3:00-3:45 Meet a Park Ranger for families.  Learn about wildlife from a Congaree National Park Ranger.  Monday, July 20, 3:00-4:00 LEGO Madness:  LEGO Challenger for ages 6-12. There are 4 LEGO activities to challenge the kids. Come join in the fun and win prizes for creativity! Wednesday, July 22, 10:00-11:00 EGBE Killmanjaro African Drummers for all ages.  The library will host the event at Trinity United Methodist Gymnasium. Join the crowd to learn about the Gullah Geechee community through the art of drumming.  Bring a towel or blanket to sit on and enjoy the music.   Every Friday, 10:30-11:00 Family Storytime for the whole family To register for programs, sign up online at www.richlandlibrary.com/events or call 691-9806.  To... Blythewood High School's Peter Wittig, the State's Soccer Coach of the Year! Did You Know ?...There are a few new restaurants and businesses coming to Blythewood soon!  Plus, we have so many new residents moving in weekly who I get to meet at Town Hall when they bring in their water application.  They all seem very pleased with their new homes and the Town of Blythewood.      On the Blythewood Timeline (Historical Society website info)  I learned that in 1883 Blythewood had 2 stores, Ridgeway had 10 and Winnsboro had 49. We've come a long way! Town of Blythewood Meetings: Board of Architectural Review:  Monday, July 20 at 7:00 at Doko Manor Town Council Meeting Monday, July 27 at 7:00 at Doko Manor Planning Commission Meeting Monday, August 3 at 6:00 at Doko Manor 2 More Weeks... Town of Blythewood Doko Rodeo July 31 and August 1 Blythewood Road & I-77 Exit 27 Gates open at 5:30 with live music and vendors. The rodeo starts at 8p.m. For tickets go to www.BlythewoodRodeo.com or purchase them at the Blythewood Visitors Center Doko Meadows and Doko Manor...  Weddings Receptions  Birthday Celebrations Weekday Business Meetings Family Reunions  Give us a call at Town Hall,   754-0501  ( M-F, 8 to 5) for information and prices or visit www.townofblythewoodsc.gov.   &  Our Lost & Found box at Town Hall is full of items left in the park. We even have a stroller! Blythewood Farmers Market 4:00 to 7:00 every Wednesday at Doko Meadows.  Fresh vegetables and more.  Come join in the fun!