Richland One's Heyward Career and Technology Center is 35 years old, and everyone is invited to attend its blowout birthday celebration on Saturday, March 28, from 10 am to 3 pm at 3560 Lynhaven Drive.

Families can enjoy a day of fun and entertainment that includes a car show, games for the kids, a step show and dance competition.

Barbering students can give you a trim for $5. A dance competition will be held for students and staff. A variety of free health screenings will be available including dental, spinal, and sickle cell checkups.

For 35 years Heyward has educated tens of thousands of Richland One students in cosmetology, nursing, automotive technology, computer technology, construction, culinary arts and numerous other professions. Heyward's reputation for excellence has impressed businesses and pushed it into the national spotlight, including an article in Time magazine.

BMW, Chrysler, and Honda have donated cars to the auto technology classes.

Heyward offers students job skills, internships, and technology classes that prepare them for the job market and/or college. Its real- world approach to learning uses state- of- the- art technology, certified staff, and hands- on experience that businesses and colleges demand. Its students have become doctors, entrepreneurs, architects, engineers, chefs, and many other professionals.

For more information please contact the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7504 or 231-7510.