This Weekend in Blythewood March 3rd-5th

Taste of the Town Food & Benefit Auction for injured Redhawk football player, Mark "MJ" Mickens, Saturday, March 5, Westwood High School from 11:00 to 5:00 pm

This Weekend in          Blythewood     March 3rd, 4th &5th This Saturday...  Enjoy the day and show your support! Saturday, March 5 Westwood High School from 11:00 to 5:00 pm Taste of the Town Food & Benefit Auction for injured Redhawk football player,  Mark "MJ" Mickens There will be food vendors, inflatables for the kids,music and a silent auction starting at 3:00.  All proceeds will go directly to MJ's medical expenses and continued medical care. For more information go to gofundme.com/prayformark or call 200-2689 Sunday, March 6 5:00 pm Trinity United Methodist Church invites the Blythewood Community for a Spagetti Dinner, with music by the Sonrise Band and Freeway Music and a bake sale. All proceeds benefit Camp Kemo Programs ROAR SARA ROAR 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. All applications must be submitted by April 18th.  Senior Resources has kicked off the March for Meals Campaign with a 5Krun and will now invite community leaders and lawmakers to deliver Meals on Wheels to the many local residents who spent a lifetime in the Midlands raising their families, working and giving back to the community. Mayor Ross will be there on March 23rd to help deliver meals to very deserving senior citizens.  If you would like to help with Meals on Wheels and other programs offered by Senior Resources, visit www.seniorresourcesinc.org for more information.     Walk, Talk and Stay Fit... Now that Spring is around the corner, Mayor Ross plans on walking around Doko Meadows and the trails, as he sheds more and more pounds to get fit ( 20 so far!). You are invited to join him as he makes the rounds.  And, as you know, he loves the company and the conversations. Town of Blythewood Meetings Cancelled... Planning Commission Meeting Monday, March 7  6:00 at Doko Manor Cancelled... Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, March 14 7:00 at Doko Manor Join Mayor Ross and the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce at the Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting  of Dr.Steven Barnett's medical practice on Blythewood Road right next to the Food Lion. Friday, March 11 at 10:00  The public is invited to attend as we welcome our new Blythewood Family Medicine Practice to the Town of Blythewood. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN NOW IN PROGRESS Blythewood Historical Society Preservation, Advocacy and Education Your membership is Historically Significant! For more information or to request a packet call 803-754-0638, 803-261-9689 or 333-8133 (voicemail only) or write to us at joinBHSnow@gmail.com The Miss Blythewood, South Carolina  Scholarship Pageant is taking donations for its inaugural Beauty Pageant to be held next October.  Be the first to make a donation to put us on the map.  Donations can include: Monetary donations, prize/incentive donations such as gift certificates, goodie bag items, flowers etc., Refeshment donations for the contestants, judges and volunteers, or Service donations such as photograhers, or videography services.   The committee is working hard to make this an event to be remembered!  The donation forms are at Town Hall.  For more information call Traci Cooper, 803-414-7101. Blythewood Library Family Storytime  Fridays, March 4th, 11th & 18th Share stories and songs with great storytellers at the library. Blythewood Bookworms Saturday, March 5 3:00 to 4:00 for ages 9-12 Join us for some great book sharing! Hands on Art Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 for ages 2-5. Simple art fun with stories and a great mess!  Please sign up at www.richlandlibrary.com/events or call 691-9806  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.   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.