BLYTHEWOOD – While the second annual Doko Film Fest attendance took a hit from the coronavirus pandemic, organizer Ray Smith said it was still a wonderful event that produced the results he was looking for – lots of participation and enthusiasm and some really good high school film work. First Night “The jazz and the […]
Doko Film Fest to roll out red carpet this weekend
March 12, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Hollywood comes to Blythewood this weekend. The Doko Film Fest is a Friday and Saturday (March 13-14) event that begins with a Friday night red carpet reception at the Manor in Doko Park, then moves on Saturday to Westwood High School where the work of high school age film makers, ages 15 to […]
Doko Rib Fest set for Saturday
March 12, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Get ready for ribs – lots of good ribs. The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce will host its first annual Doko Rib Fest Cook-Off in Doko Meadows Park on Saturday, March 14. The cook-off will consist of three competitive divisions with professional, amateur and veteran cook teams competing for trophies and prize money […]
Gandy to speak on climate change’s effect in the garden
March 12, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Jim Gandy, former chief meteorologist for WLTX-TV, will be guest speaker at the Blythewood Garden Club’s 11th Annual Community Garden Event. Sponsored by the Blythewood Garden Club, the event will be held on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at the Blythewood High School media center. Gandy’s topic will be, “Climate Change and […]
Blythewood to celebrate black history month
February 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – This year’s Blythewood Black History Event will happen Saturday, Feb. 29, and promises to be a departure from the town’s past black history programs, according to organizer Millie Whittaker. “The theme this year, ‘The Journey: How did we get here?’ will focus on the historical journey of African-Americans through the impact of the […]
