This Weekend in Blythewood, February 25th-27th

The Blythewood High School Theater Department hosts a benefit performance of its state winning play,

"Scenes from Metamorphoses", Friday, February 26 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.  For more information contact sdietel@richland2.org

This Weekend in  Blythewood February 25th, 26th & 27th Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce invites you to: Chamber of Commerce  Breakfast Tuesday, March 8 at Doko Manor Perfect golf weather is around the corner!   Our speaker,Sally McDaniel, is the executive director of The First Tee of Columbia, a nonprofit organization that connects youth with golf.   Doors open at 7:00 for networking and the breakfast starts at 7:30  Please register in advance at www.blythewoodchamber.com Students who live or attend school in the 29016 area or whose parents are active in the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce may apply for a scholarship being awarded to seniors who plan to attend colleges or universities. The application information and forms are on line at blythewoodchamber.com or call the Scholarship Chair, Sandy Khan,  at 803-735-7979 for more information.  The Blythewood Historical Society invites you to become a member and share your talents with us. Pick up a membership form at the Historical Society, Langford-Nord House at 100 McNulty Street or at Town Hall. The Town of Blythewood has Blythewood license plates for sale for $5.00. Come by Town Hall and pick one up  if you are interested.   The Visitors Center is now at Town Hall with many brochures about our town and neighboring areas.  We are opened from 8:00 to 5:00 Monday -Friday.   Doko Manor...     A great venue for      weddings and receptions, that special birthday party, family reunions or  business events. Go to www.dokomanor.com for great pictures, pricing and details or  call Town Hall at 754-0501 for more information. Town of Blythewood Meetings Planning Commission Meeting Monday, March 7  6:00 at Doko Manor Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, March 14 7:00 at Doko Manor The Community is invited to attend the Blythewood High School Black History Assembly, Monday, February 29 at 9:00 am in the large gym. Our newly elected Councilman, Larry Griffin, will be a speaker. Blythewood Library Friday, February 26 HistoryPin-Drop In  2:00-4:00 pm Drop in for help uploading your photos and other historical documents to HistoryPin. Family Storytime Friday, February 26 and March 4 10:30 to 11:00 All ages are welcome! Blythewood Teen Book Club Saturday, March 5  10:30 to 11:00 Ages 13 to 18 Blythewood Bookworms Saturday, March 5 3:00 to 4:00 for ages 9-12 Join us for some great book sharing! Please sign up at www.richlandlibrary.com/events or call 691-9806 You are invited to join a wonderful group of Blythewood ladies who meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 to discuss their latest book.  For more information contact Maggie Switzer at mswitzer56@gmail.com. Friday, February 26 at 7:00 pm The Blythewood High School Theater Department hosts a benefit performance of its state winning play, "Scenes from Metamorphoses".  Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.  For more information contact sdietel@richland2.org Saturday, March 5 from 11:00 to 5:00 Taste of the Town Food & Benefit Auction for injured Redhawk football player,  Mark "MJ" Mickens Presented by the Redhawk Football Booster Club. Show your support and come to Westwood High School for an auction at 3:00, food vendors, inflatables for the kids, and music.  All proceeds will go directly to MJ's medical expenses and continued medical care.   For more information on how to get involved, a list of current auction items or to make an auction or cash donation visit: gofundme.com/prayformark or call 200-2689 Also... The Red Cross has a Blood Drive Wednesday, March 9 starting at 10:00 am at the Department of Motor Vehicles. 10311 Wilson Blvd.  March is Red Cross Month.  Please give if you can.

PENNY TAX PROJECTS IN BLYTHEWOOD UPDATE

 At a Chamber lunch & learn on February 23, representatives from Richland County, SCDOT, and Town Council presented the upcoming road projects for Blythewood being funded by the transportation penny tax. To view their presentation, click here. 

For more information about the Richland County Transportation Penny Tax program, click here: http://www.richlandpenny.com/. 

This Weekend in Blythewood, February 18th-20th

Health Talk: Diabetes for Adults, Join us Saturday, 2/20/16 at 10:00 am, at the Blythewood Library. Join us for a cup of coffee and learn some tips for managing Diabetes. Our guest speaker is from Palmetto Health.

This Weekend in  Blythewood February 18th, 19th & 20th According to the Groundhog... Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce invites you to: Blythewood After Five Tonight! Thursday, February 18 5:30 to 7:00 pm  Blythewood Historical Society 100 McNulty Road at the Langford-Nord House Our host will share Blythewood's history while providing refreshments and a wonderful networking opportunity. Please register at blythewoodchamber.com The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce has a new temporary location.  The new location is 428-4 McNulty Road. The phone number is the same, 803-712-3806. Lunch-N-Learn Tuesday, February  23  from 11:30 until 1:00 pm.   Come join us for a special Lunch-N-Learn entitled "Blythewood Penny Tax Road Improvements"  where presenters from Richland County, SC DOT and Blythewood Town Council tell us about the traffic circles, bike lanes, sidewalks, new roads and streetscapes coming to the Greater Blythewood area as a result of the Penny Tax. The event is free and will include a box lunch from Chick-fil-A. Register at www.blythewoodchamber.com The Blythewood Historical Society invites you to become a member. Pick up a membership form at the Historical Society, Langford-Nord House at 100 McNulty Street or at Town Hall.  Check out the website to see all the upcoming events.  We invite you to join us and volunteer your many talents.  Come watch the USC Team at its finest!  USC VS Texas A & M  Saturday, February 20 at 10:00   One Wood Farm  1201 Syrup Mill Road Doko Manor...     A great venue for      weddings and receptions, that special birthday party, family reunions or  business events. Go to www.dokomanor.com for great pictures, pricing and details or  call Town Hall at 754-0501 for more information. Town of Blythewood Meetings Town Council Meeting Monday, February 22 7:00 pm at Doko Manor The Town of Blythewood has Blythewood license plates for sale for $5.00. Come by Town Hall and pick one up  if you are interested.   The Visitors Center is now at Town Hall with many brochures about our town and neighboring areas.  We are opened from 8:00 to 5:00 Monday -Friday.   The Class of 1966  Blythewood High School's 50th Reunion is being planned for April.  Please contact Tommy Adams at cntadams@icloud.com or call 803-438-9834 so he can send updates to your address. Blythewood Library Saturday, February 20 Health Talk: Diabetes for Adults  at 10:00 am Join us for a cup of coffee and learn some tips for managing Diabetes. Our guest speaker is from Palmetto Health. Wednesday, February 24 Lego Madness 3:30 to 5:00 Build your own LEGO fantasy creatures and places using all kinds of brick and materials for ages 6 to 12. February  26 HistoryPin-Drop In  2:00-4:00 pm Drop in for help uploading your photos and other historical documents to HistoryPin. Please sign up at www.richlandlibrary.com/events or call 691-9806 Westwood High School is still collecting canned good for those in need.  Containers can be found at WHS, Town Hall and the library.  Please help out when you can!  Saturday, March 5 from 11:00 to 5:00 Taste of the Town Food & Benefit Auction for injured Redhawk football player,  Mark "MJ" Mickens Presented by the Redhawk Football Booster Club. Show your support and come to Westwood High School for an auction at 3:00, food vendors, inflatables for the kids, and music.  All proceeds will go directly to MJ's medical expenses and continued medical care.   For more information on how to get involved, a list of current auction items or to make an auction or cash donation visit: gofundme.com/prayformark or call 200-2689