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!