This Weekend in Blythewood, April 6th-8th

Blythewood High School Future Farmers of America, Annual Plant Sale, Saturday, April 8

Join us in the greenhouse in the back of Blythewood High School to purchase  spring plants for your garden from 8:00 am to noon.

This Weekend in          Blythewood     April 6th, 7th & 8th Congratulations, Lady Gamecocks! What a Victory! Blythewood High School Future Farmers of America Annual Plant Sale Saturday, April 8 Join us in the greenhouse in the back of BHS to purchase  spring plants for your garden from 8:00 am to noon. The Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit,  "The Way We Worked" The report on the street was that the train ride in Winnsboro last Saturday was so much fun!  Thanks to those who joined us! Our next event is Saturday, April 22, Community Farm Day.   Everyone will have something to connect with in this exhibit. It is a history lesson of great enjoyment! 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. 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. Westwood High School presents ... A Prom for our Senior Citizens... Classic Hollywood Thursday, April 20 5:30 to 7:00 pm Westwood High School Cafeteria RSVP:  J. Frick at 691-4049 Ext. 36662 The event is free, just let us know you are coming! Town of Blythewood Meetings 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 Board of Architectural  Review Monday, April 17 7:00 Doko Manor Town Council Meeting Monday, April 24 7:00 Doko Manor The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce    Chamber Breakfast Tuesday, April 11 Doors open at 7:00 am and breakfast and the meeting start at 7:15 Our speaker is Michele Abraham, State Director for the SC Small Business Development Centers, who will share with us all of the valuable services (many of which are free!) her organization provides to our small business community. Please register in advance at blythewoodchamber.com 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. Blythewood Gives  Saturday, April 29th  Go to blythewoodgives@gmail.com to see the website and get some ideas of what you individually or your group can give back to Blythewood.   It is a community day with a great feeling to help others and our wonderful town. 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.