This Weekend in Blythewood, March 30th-April 1st

Autism Walk, Saturday, April 1st, 2017, Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Rd.

Registration from 8:30 to 9:00. The Autism  Walk will be from 9:00 to 10:00 am

with family activities from 10:00 to 11:30, Music, games, sports, face painting, and snacks.

This Weekend in          Blythewood     March 30th, 31st & April 1st Have a great weekend and have fun on April Fools' Day! Autism Walk Saturday, April 1st, 2017 Doko Meadows Park 171 Langford Rd. Registration from 8:30 to 9:00  The Autism  Walk will be from 9:00 to 10:00 am with family activities from 10:00 to 11:30:  Music, games, sports, face painting, and snacks Join students and teachers from Langford Elementary, Blythewood Middle, Muller Road Middle, and Ridgeview High school, as they  raise awareness about individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This event is a fundraiser for the Autism Society of South Carolina. A donation is not mandatory, but appreciated. We look forward to seeing the community on April 1st! The Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit,  "The Way We Worked" SC Railroad Day in Winnsboro April 1st at 2:00 Bring your tickets and meet us at the train in Winnsboro at 1:45.  The train leaves at 2:00! The exhibit hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Sundays 2:00 to 5:00 pm. 803-333-8133 The Way We Worked, created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute and the SC Humanities Council, plus funding from Richland County and the Nord Family Foundation. Human Trafficking Community Awareness Event Saturday, April 1 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Cedar Creek Baptist Church 1920 Cedar Creek Road A free event to the community.  Learn what you can do to recognize the warning signs as well as what we can do to help with the fight against human trafficking. For more information call Donna at 803-629-3821 Residents can Drop Off Spring Cleaning 'Junk' at Community Recycling Event   Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is holding a  community recycling event from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at W.G. Sanders Middle School, 3455 Pine Belt Road, Columbia. Residents can drop off unwanted household items such as electronics, scrap metal and tires, and paper shredding will be available. No commercial drop off will be accepted.  For more information, call 803-576-2446. Congratulations, Gamecocks! Do it again Saturday! Saturday, April 1   6:09 pm on CBS Gamecocks VS Gonzaga Saturday, April 1  8:49 pm  on CBS N.C. VS Oregon Monday Night, April 3 Championship Game University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona 1. Go to the Autism Walk/Doko Meadows Park  8:30 am 2. See the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit/Langford-Nord House 10:00 3. Get your ticket and ride the Winnsboro Train 1:45 pm 4.  Shop the Consignments'  "Spring Fling" in Blythewood 10:00 am to 6:00 pm  5. Play golf with the Mayor:) 6. Watch the Gamecocks beat Gonzaga 6:09 pm on CBS 7. Watch N.C. play Oregon  8:49 pm on CBS  8.  Take the dog(s) out for last call and go to bed! Town of Blythewood Meetings Planning Commission Monday, April 3 6:00 pm Doko Manor Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, April 10 7:00 pm Doko Manor Town of Blythewood Work Session Thursday, April 13 9:00 am Doko Manor The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce will award one $1,000 scholarship to a deserving local area student seeking a college degree in a business-related field. All high school seniors residing or attending school in the Blythewood 29016 zip code, as well as seniors of active GBCC members that are planning to attend institutions of higher learning are eligible to apply.  The application and details can be found on the Chamber's website, blythewoodchamber.com. Applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Richland School District 2 invites the Community The last meeting to share your thoughts and ideas about diversity and inclusion in our district. Monday, April 3rd is the final meeting. Mayor Mike Ross & Joyce Dickerson help cut that ribbon again! Richland County Council Chair Joyce Dickerson, District 2, Mayor, Mike Ross, BHS&M Board Members and many community members attended the grand opening of a Traveling Smithsonian exhibit called "The Way We Worked" at the Blythewood Historical Society. Susan Jackson, coordinator of the BHS&M/SCHumanities grant, cut the ribbon with T.J. Wallace from the SCHumanities and Dr. Melissa Walker from Converse College there to help open the exhibit. Councilwoman Dickerson is very supportive of the many events in Blythewood.  We all thank you for looking out for Blythewood and being part of our community!  Photographs courtesy of The Country Chronicle. Blythewood Gives Doko Manor Check out the website at www.dokomanor.com. We have a great venue for weddings, receptions, family reunions, business meetings and that special birthday or retirement party. Plus, we have a great staff to help you with that special event! Call Town Hall for details, pricing or a tour. (803-754-0501) or visit us at www.dokomanor.com. Hannah, Every day is a gift.   Love forever and a day! Mom

This Weekend in Blythewood, March 23rd-25th

The Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit, "The Way We Worked", SC Railroad Day in Winnsboro

April 1st at 2:00, Tickets must be bought by Thursday, March 23 at the Langford-Nord House 100 McNulty Street 803-333-8133.  The exhibit hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays

and Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Sundays 2:00 to 5:00 pm.

This Weekend in          Blythewood     March 23rd, 24th & 25th The Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit,  "The Way We Worked" SC Railroad Day in Winnsboro April 1st at 2:00 Tickets must be bought by Thursday, March 23 at the Langford-Nord House 100 McNulty Street 803-333-8133 The exhibit hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Sundays 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The Way We Worked, created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute and the SC Humanities Council, plus funding from Richland County and the Nord Family Foundation. You are invited to attend an Emergency Preparedness Fair Saturday, March 25 10:00 am to 3:30 4440 Ft. Jackson Blvd., Columbia Activities include expert instruction, guidance & handouts on topics such as: Emergency medical care Physical & financial security EMP threat & preparedness Long term food storage Gardening & pest controll Water storage & purification and many others For more information contact markmbee@aol.com Sponsored by the Local Community and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Good Luck, Gamecocks! Doko Manor Let us help you plan your business meetings, reunions, family celebrations, wedding or receptions. We have a beautiful venue and a great staff. 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, March 27 7:00 pm  Doko Manor Planning Commission Monday, April 3 6:00 pm Doko Manor Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, April 10 7:00 pm Doko Manor Town of Blythewood Work Session Thursday, April 13 9:00 am Doko Manor The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce "Par 3 Palooza" Golf Match Cobblestone Park Golf Course Wednesday. March 29th 12:00 noon       Our 2017 golf tournament is a “Par 3 Palooza” where all 18 holes are par 3!   Lunch, dinner, beverages, and prizes are included. The event starts with registration, box lunch, and putting contest at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1pm with dinner, raffle prizes and festivities. Please register online at blythewoodchamber.com. Richland School District 2 invites the Community Please come share your thoughts and ideas about diversity and inclusion in our district. Thursday, March 23rd is the next meeting.