This Weekend in Blythewood, May 11th-13th

American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Friday May 12, 2017, 6:00 pm until midnight at Blythewood High School Track, 10901 Wilson Blvd.  Come out for a great cause and join the many teams.

This Weekend in          Blythewood     May 11th, 12th & 13th Sunday, May 14, 2017 Come out Friday night for a great cause! Join the many teams for Relay For Life May 12, 2017 6:00 pm until midnight at Blythewood High School Track 10901 Wilson Blvd. Take action this year and help make cancer a priority by participating or donating to the Relay For Life event. Visit www.relayforlife.org/blythewoodsc to learn more about the event, or contact Stephanie Reely at 803.463.3407 or stephanie.reely@cancer.org Richland Recycles Day Saturday, May 13 8:00 am to 4:00 pm State Fair Grounds Load up your unwanted household junk and bring it to the Fairgrounds. Workers will direct you to the appropriate drop off station and will unload everything for you. Bring your mattresses, electronics, paint, batteries, light bulbs, scrap metal, tires, cooking oil, pesticides and more to have it responsibly disposed of.  ​ Trinity United Methodist Church invites the Community to Food Truck Friday,  May 19 5:00 to 7:00 pm Bring your family and make it a fun Friday to end the busy week. Lots of great food vendors to feed the family! 9 Days and Counting... Saturday, May 20th! 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Doko Meadow Park 171 Langford Road Admission is free for the: Caterpillar Petting Zoo Live Butterfly Release and the Children's Pollinator Parade Pollinator Coloring Garden and Family Photo Station Butterfly Face Painting, Balloon Art & Make and Take Crafts Local Artisans & Vendors Food, Music & much more! The Walk-in-Butterfly Experience is $8.00 per person  ( ages 2 & under free)  Guests will be able to feed and enjoy the beauty of 6 different species of butterflies in this signature attraction.  Call Joanne at 754-2008 if you are interested in volunteering at the event.  Blythewood Farmers Market is opened each Wednesday  through next October at Doko Meadows 171 Langford Road 4:00 to 7:00 pm 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. Town of Blythewood Meetings Town of Blythewood Budget Workshop Thursday, May 11 9:00 am Doko Manor Board of Architectural Review Monday, May 15 6:00 pm Doko Manor Town Council Meeting Monday, May 22 7:00 pm Doko Manor The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Blythewood After Five May 23rd, 2017 The Pointe Apartments Our next Blythewood After Five event is Tuesday, May 23rd, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at The Pointe, 425 Main Street Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about our town’s newest place for comfortable apartment living and enjoy delicious refreshments and networking at the same time! Please register in advance at blythewoodchamber.com Come see Mayor Ross and  Chef Tony cook! Sunday, May 21, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 pm EdVenture 211 Gervais Street Tip the Mayor today through May 21!  Proceeds benefit EdVenture's youth development programs While it would be impossible to put any monetary value on the efforts of our mothers, Mother’s Day is itself incredibly big business. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), in 2016, 87 percent of Americans celebrated Mother’s Day, spending more than $21.4 billion. This year it’s expected to top $23.6 billion. The average 25- to 34-year-old spends $229 on Mother’s Day gifts, and 27 percent of that money is spent online. Twenty-three percent of recipients of gifts on the big day are wives, 10 percent are daughters, 8 percent are sisters, and 7 percent are friends. How about this treat for Mom!