This Weekend in Blythewood, July 28th-30th

We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Linda Creech Peake, former Mayor of Blythewood.

This Weekend in          Blythewood      July 28th, 29th & 30th Linda Creech Peak Former Mayor of Blythewood The 4th session of the  Quilting Event is Tonight! Thursday, July 28th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The last session date is August 11th. From here we will tell you about the National Quilt Register. For additional information or to RSVP, email Kem Smith at krs@kemsmithcpa The Blythewood Visitors Center is now housed in the Blythewood Historical Society Langford-Nord House at 100 McNulty Road. 85-Mile Yard Sale through Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th All day...'til dark! For more information to set up a table go to BigGrabSale.com Look for the Library's table of activities at the Farmers Market each Wednesday! Join us each Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 for fresh produce, children's activities, crafts and more. Next to Town Hall at 171 Langford Road Also...Mark your calendar for a  Supplies Give-Away at the BW Farmers Market Wednesday, August 3 School supplies will be given to the first 100 Elementary Students that visit the Farmers Market with a non-perishable pantry item to be used for the Back Pack food program during the school year.   Sponsored by the Blythewood Area Ministers Association Town of Blythewood Meetings Monday, August 1 Planning Commission 7:00 pm at Doko Manor Monday, August 8 Board of Zoning Appeals 7:00 pm Doko Manor  Tuesday, August 9 Chamber Breakfast 7:00 to 8:30 am Thursday, August 18 Blythewood After 5 Check the Chamber's website for more information Blythewood Library Thursday, July 28 Sarah Dippity is performing a  Magic Show  filled with enchantment, stories, and comedy. Join in the fun at  Doko Manor 10:30 am   Doko Manor A Wedding Showcase! Give us a call at Town Hall if you are interested in Doko Manor ( 803-754-0501) or visit us at www.dokomanor.com. I had just a few occassions to meet and talk to Linda Peak, but she is the kind of person you feel like you have known for years instantly. Her smile was contagious and you could tell how much she loved her family and the Town of Blythewood as she shared stories.  I know she will be missed by so many people.  The Town of Blythewood sends its thoughts and prayers to the family. I looked on the Blythewood Historical Society Time Line,  prepared by Bob Wood, to see when Linda was Mayor.  The more I looked, the more I learned about Blythewood and the succession of Mayors. Here is a little history... 1974... Harold Boney 1st Mayor 1977...Mel Mauer, Mayor 1982...Reginald "Rabbit" Smith, Mayor 1984... Mel Jenkins, Mayor 1987...Linda Creech Cork Peak, Mayor 1990...US Census showed that 69 people lived in the town limits of Blythewood  1990... Roland Ballow, Mayor 2004...Pete Amoth, Mayor 2008...Keith Bailey, Mayor 2012...Mike Ross, Mayor 2016...Mike Ross, Mayor The Blythewood Time Line is a great resource for the history of Blythewood. To learn more go to www.blythewoodhistoricalsociety.org

This Weekend in Blythewood, July 21st-23rd

Tonight...Thursday, July 21 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Blythewood After Five Hosted by the Columbia Fireflies at their new stadium, Spirit Communications Park.  This is a joint event with 

Lexington Chamber of Commerce as they join us for networking, refreshments and tours. 

This Weekend in          Blythewood      July 21st, 22nd & 23rd  SLOW DOWN SUMMER! The 4th session of the  Quilting Event is Thursday, July 28th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  The door is always opened to anyone interested in quilts. Each session stands on its own so come to any and learn more about "Why Quilts Matter: History, Art and Politics". Made possible by a grant from the Nord Family Foundation  The last session date is August 11th. From here we will tell you about the National Quilt Register. For additional information or to RSVP, email Kem Smith at krs@kemsmithcpa The Blythewood Visitors Center is now housed in the Blythewood Historical Society Langford-Nord House at 100 McNulty Road. 85-Mile Yard Sale through Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th All day...'til dark! For more information to set up a table go to BigGrabSale.com Blythewood Library BLYTHEWOOD READS Following the visit of the Wall that Heals in Blythewood, the Richland County Blythewood Library and the Historical Society invite you to read  Eli the Good by Silas House.   Join a group discussion about the story and effects of the Vietnam War on a small southern community similar to our town. Thursday, September 22  7:30 pm at the Langford-Nord House More information coming! Look for the Library's table of activities at the Farmers Market each Wednesday! Join us each Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 for fresh produce, children's activities, crafts and more. Next to Town Hall at 171 Langford Road Also...Mark your calendar for a  Supplies Give-Away at the BW Farmers Market Wednesday, August 3 School supplies will be given to the first 100 Elementary Students that visit the Farmers Market with a non-perishable pantry item to be used for the Back Pack food program during the school year.   Sponsored by the Blythewood Area Ministers Association Town of Blythewood Meetings Monday, July 25 Town Council Meeting 7:00 pm at Doko Manor Tonight! Thursday, July 21 5:30 to 7:00 pm Blythewood After Five Hosted by the Columbia Fireflies at their new stadium, Spirit Communications Park. This is a joint event with  Lexington Chamber of Commerce as they join us for networking, refreshments and tours.   Wednesday, July 27 Leadership Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Lunch-N-Learn 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Doko Manor "Is Your Business Ready for the Next Storm? Disaster Preparedness 101" Presented by Yvette Jeffery from the US Small Business Administration out of Atlanta, Georgia AT&T is a sponsor for the event and will also share ways your business can survive an Internet outage.   For more information for both events and to register go to www.blythewoodchamber.com   Doko Manor A Wedding Showcase! Give us a call at Town Hall if you are interested in Doko Manor ( 803-754-0501) or visit us at www.dokomanor.com.