This Weekend in Blythewood, December 29th-31st

Have a safe and fun New Years with Family and Friends!

This Weekend in          Blythewood     December 29th, 30th & 31st Have a safe and fun New Years with Family and Friends! Start your New Year by giving to those in need. Blythewood Middle School Beta Club members Helen B. and Anna F. made a presentation to  Town Council with details on a project to help the Town of Nichols  in their Hurrican Matthew recovery efforts. 90% of the 260  homes were underwater and uninhabitable. Six churches and all 22 local businesses were also flooded. If you would like to donate money to the Town of Nichols Disaster Recovery, the Marion County Healthcare Foundation will match dollar for dollar up to $100,000 and all contributions will be used in the recovery effort.  Contributions can be sent to: Town of Nichols Disaster Recovery In Care of: Anderson Brothers Bank P.O. Box 310 Mullins, S.C.  29574.  Contributions can also be earmarked for Marion County Recovery Aid Fund at the same address.   A new year and a new book for  Blythewood Reads... Join the community as the Blythewood Library and the Blythewood Historical Society and Museum host the 2nd Blythewood Reads at the Langford-Nord House Thursday, February 9th. The book is Grant Park written by Leonard Pitts, Jr.  Go by the library to check out a copy and join us for a great discussion. I thought that maybe if I put my New Years resolution  in print, I would have to actually adhere to it for more than a week. If you want yours in print, send it to me and I will add it to the newsletter. kellym@townofblythewoodsc.gov Town of Blythewood Meetings New Years Holiday Monday, January 2 Town Hall will be closed. We will reopen Tuesday, January 3. Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 3 6:00 pm Doko Manor Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, January 9 7:00 pm Doko Manor The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce's next breakfast meeting is Tuesday, January 10.  Our speaker is Catherine Templeton, former director of the South Carolina departments of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR) and Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).  She is going to address the ever-changing environment of unions in our state and how recent trends may or may not affect your business. The doors will open at 7:00AM for networking opportunities!  The meeting starts with breakfast at 7:15AM. Register at www.blythewoodchamber.com The Mayor, Councilman Gordge, his family and many other community members delivered Christmas meals to the children of Richland Two's Back Pack Program.   The dinners were graciously received and  the "drivers" of the meals got as much out of the day as the families receiving the meals. Thank you to all the people who gave their time and Scottie's Cafe & Grill for the wonderful meals prepared for the Richland Two families.   Doko Manor... Think about next year's family reunion, a business meeting/luncheon, a wedding or reception, or that special birthday party and give us a call. We have the perfect venue and a great team to help with your event! Call Town Hall for details, pricing or a tour. (803-754-0501) or visit us at www.dokomanor.com.

This Weekend in Blythewood, December 15th-17th

You are Invited to the Trinity United Methodist Church Community Christmas Service, Sunday, December 18 in Doko Meadows Park at 171 Langford Road.

5:00 pm -6:00 pm

This Weekend in          Blythewood     December 15th, 16th & 17th 10 days until Christmas! To Paul Richter and the Knights of Columbus from Tranfiguration Church for all their work putting on the 26th Annual Christmas Parade for the Town of Blythewood! What a great crowd! All you have to do is look at the faces of the kids to know it was fun! And thank you to the many sponsors and the Town of Blythewood for their continued support. Trinity United Methodist Church Community Christmas Service Sunday, December 18 Doko Meadows Park 171 Langford Road  5:00 pm -6:00 pm All are welcome and invited to worship under the stars! Come out and experience a meaningful Christmas Candlelight Service with contemporary Christmas music and refreshments to follow. This will be a time to celebrate the Christmas season with your family, friends, and neighbors. Rain or shine, we will sing the songs of Christmas and raise our candles in celebration of the season. If it does rain, we will move the celebration to our Youth Building.  Call Rev. Chrisie Reeves-Pendergrass for more information at  786-1737 Ext. 18 If you’re looking for a place to worship on December 24th, Blythewood Presbyterian Church invites you  to Christmas Eve in the Fields. The non-traditional service  is open to the public and will begin at 5:30 pm 575 Rimer Pond Road.  Be sure to bundle up and bring a chair for this wonderful experience. For more information or a weather update, feel free to visit the website www.blythewoodpres.com  The Christian Assistance Bridge and the Country Chronicle Newspaper invite you to help restock the CAB's Food Pantry to help local community members in time for the holidays. Choose some items and drop them off at CAB (126 Blythewood Road). Mondays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm  Suggested Food Pantry Needs include:  Canned meats, fruit and soup Pasta and Pasta Sauce Peanut Butter & Jelly 100% Fruit Juice Boxes Cereal & Granola bars Toiletries Gift Cards or Monetary Donations For more information contact Lauren Wells at 786-1903 or email www.christianassisstancebridge.com   Doko Manor... We have a line up of Christmas Parties this year. Think about one for next year for your family or business and give us a call. Call Johna for a tour! Call Town Hall for details, pricing or a tour. (803-754-0501) or visit us at www.dokomanor.com. Town of Blythewood Meetings Town Council Meeting Monday, December 19 7:00 pm Doko Manor Board of Architectural Review Tuesday, December 20 6:00 pm Doko Manor Town Hall will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26th to celebrate the holidays.  We will reopen Tuesday, December 27th at 8:00 am Secret Santa Christmas Dinner Need a job on Christmas Day? Join the Mayor and many others as they help deliver dinner to Richland District 2 Back Pack families. Meal delivery starts at 12 pm  Meal pick-up and Prep area  Scottie's Cafe and Grill 10400 Wilson Blvd. For Details call Vicky at 843-267-7844 Sponsored by North Columbia Church of God The Chamber of Commerce First Annual Awards Gala "Mingle and Jingle" was a great evening for the many who came, as well as the recipients of the awards.  Congratulations to : 2016 Small Business of the Year- Advanced Family Eye Care 2016 Large Business of the Year- PurePower Technologies 2016 Business Person of the Year- Alan George from First Community Bank 2016 Community Service Award- Blythewood Historical Society and Museum      Dawndy Mercer Plank and Circle H Builders, Randy and Deborah Humpries