What's inside this issue?

• Village of BHI election — Brunswick County Board of Elections' canvass update.
• BHA Board Candidate Forum — Monday, December 11, 1:00pm.
• BHA's Association Center flooding update.
• BHA's Wildlife Overlook improvements are completed.
• Don't miss — November Island Report.
• Events
• BHA quick links (ARC and BHA committees) and Board meetings.
• Handy Bald Head Island website links.

Village of BHI Election

Canvass Update

The Brunswick County Board of Elections completed its canvassing update on

November 17, following the municipal election. The update states, "In the Bald Head Island Council contest (Vote for 2), Scott Thomas received 106 votes, and Jerry Maggio and Virginia (Ginnie) White tied for the second seat with 102 votes each."

The canvas update continues, "According to GS 163-292, in the case of a tie 'the board of elections shall determine the winner by lot.' This determination cannot be made until after the deadline for candidates to request a recount expires on Monday, November 20, at 5:00pm."

The update notes that "the board will convene on Tuesday, November 28, to conduct any recounts and determine the winners in the contests with tie votes. Further details about the board meeting will be released next week." Click HERE for the full Brunswick County Board of Elections canvass update.

BHA's Board Candidate Forum

Monday, December 11, at 1:00pm

Location TBD

BHA will host its inaugural BHA Board Candidate Forum on Monday, December 11, at 1:00pm. Board candidate names will be available by Wednesday, November 29. Stay tuned for location details. The forum will be held live via Zoom and recorded. The forum will be managed, timed and moderated by Vicky Janowski, Editor, Greater Wilmington Business Journal and WILMA Magazine.

Click HERE to submit your questions for the Board candidates — deadline is Friday, December 8, 12:00pm!

Questions submitted for the Board candidates go directly to Vicky prior to the event, and she will be the only person to see these questions prior to the event. No candidates will receive the questions in advance. No questions will be accepted that are directed to only one candidate. Instead, all questions will be sorted so that they are appropriate for all candidates. There will be no live questions allowed during the event. 

Visit BHA's web page for forum details/links and the BHA Board candidate biographies by clicking on the button below. (Note that some items/links are coming soon and that the forum recording will be posted within 24 hours after the event.)

BHA News

BHA's Association Center

Flooding Update

BHA appreciates your patience as we continue moving through the demolition and renovation process following flooding on the ground floor of the Association Center. While deconstruction and renovations continue, we urge members to stay away for safety concerns.

On the morning of November 10, staff found excessive water standing on the ground floor of the Association Center. Thankfully, with a fairly quick discovery, immediate recovery efforts began. The cause of the flooding is being determined, and BHA is working with its insurance carrier in handling these unexpected expenses.

Note that all events previously scheduled to be held in the Association Center are in the process of being temporarily housed elsewhere on BHI, with the gracious assistance of our Island partners. For the most updated information regarding event locations, check BHA's online calendar HERE.

It is our goal at this time to complete the renovations by the end of this year. BHA will send additional updates as available. Below are current photos:

BHA's Wildlife Overlook Improvements Are Completed

BHA has made a couple of improvements to the Wildlife Overlook to make it easier and safer for visitors at the location. Parking areas were added, and the existing retention wall near the structure was extended to the road to prevent erosion in the area. BHA sent out a Request for Proposals in August for the project, and Trinity Builders BHI was the successful bidder. To view additional photos of the completed project, click on the web page button below.

Don't miss!

• Want to Join the BHA Board of Directors?
• BHI native plant feature of the month — Wax Myrtle.
• ARC — update and holiday schedule.
• Monthly ARC Quiz — volunteers.
• President's Letter.
• BHA Annual Report packets, Annual Meeting and voting.
• Poor cell reception?
• BHI Academy and its acorns.
• BHI's Pollinator Garden (click HERE for the full, online article).
• Monthly contributors — the Village of BHI, Old Baldy Foundation and the BHI Conservancy.
• Plus much, much more!

Due to flooding in BHA's Association Center,

all activities are being temporarily relocated during renovations. For the latest updates, check our online event calendar for location information.

Wishing Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

BHA Office Closed

For Thanksgiving Holiday

BHA's office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 23-24. The office will reopen with its regular hours of 9:00am-4:00pm on Monday, November 27.

Village Chapel of BHI's Angel Tree

Due to the overwhelming generosity of the Bald Head Island community, all 150 of the 2023 Angel Tree tags have been claimed! The Village Chapel Community Outreach team asks that if you would like to donate directly to Brunswick Family Assistance, donation boxes can be found at the Village Chapel, Jules' Salty Grub & Island Pub and Salty Paws. Your donation will directly benefit those in need this year. Thank you!

3rd Annual BHI Christmas Parade

Friday, November 24

Get creative, pull out the decorations and light up the golf carts! The 3rd annual BHI Christmas Parade begins at the Shoals Club on Friday, November 24. The golf cart lineup begins at 3:30pm, with hot chocolate and cookies available. The parade will depart the Shoals Club at 4:30pm sharp, headed up by our Public Safety Department’s fire truck and last, but not least, Mayor Quinn and Santa make a special appearance! Enjoy the parade as it travels the beach route from the Shoals Club to the BHI Club. The parade ends at the Bald Head Island Club, where all are welcome, just in time to enjoy all of the festivities.

Those wishing to take part in the parade, please Venmo @christine-osborne-22

(919-868-0643) $20.00 per cart; add your name and how many carts in the memo. Again this year, all proceeds will go directly to the Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA). Learn more about BFA HERE.

Smith Island Art League

Show & Sale

Friday, November 24 (10am-4pm) Saturday, November 25 (10am-3pm)

Relocated to The Shoals Club

The Smith Island Art League will hold our members' show and sale from 10:00am-4:00pm on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25 at the Shoals Club. The show is open to the public with free admission. 

The Art League members show a variety of styles and mediums such as ceramics, oil and watercolor paintings, cards, jewelry, fabric art, photography and more. For information, contact Prudy Weaver 704-907-4287 or pweaver2@carolina.rr.com. Learn about the Art League and the artists at www.smithislandartleague.com.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 25

5:00pm ~ Cocoa, cookies and Christmas caroling

5:30pm ~ Christmas tree lighting

Jailhouse Provisions

Join fellow islanders in welcoming in the holiday season with our annual tree lighting on Saturday, November 25. Starting at 5:00pm will be cocoa, cookies and Christmas caroling. The Christmas tree lighting will be at 5:30pm. We'll gather at Jailhouse Provisions (251 Edward Teach Ext.). Thank you to BHA's Education and Recreation (ER) Committee for sponsoring this event!

BHI Garden Club

Holiday Wreath Making

for BHI Public Buildings

Tuesday, November 28

1:00-3:00pm

Relocated to Delphina's Coastal Cuisine (8 Marina Wynd)

The BHI Garden Club will be making holiday wreaths to don the public buildings this year! Join us on Tuesday, November 28, from 1:00-3:00pm at Delphina's Coastal Cuisine (8 Marina Wynd).

Bring your garden gloves, clippers, pine cones and bow-making skills. We will provide the greens, seashells, grapevine wreaths, ribbon and wire. It will be a fun afternoon of creativity, conversation and refreshments! For any questions, email Grace Valentine at gracevalentine@verizon.net.

Cookie Exchange

Monday, December 4

2:00-3:00pm

Relocated to the Public Safety Complex

Come join the holiday fun at our Cookie Exchange on Monday, December 4, from 2:00-3:00pm at the Public Safety Complex (273 Edward Teach Ext.). RSVP to Betsi Stephen (betsistephen@hotmail.com) by December 1 and tell her what type of cookie you plan to bring. Click on the poster for additional details. Thank you to BHA's Education and Recreation (ER) Committee for sponsoring this event!

Christmas Caroling

Friday, December 8, 5:00-7:00pm

The Village Chapel of BHI will be conducting a Christmas Caroling event on Friday, December 8, from 5:00-7:00pm to spread some holiday cheer, with selected homes and locations (Public Safety, BHI and Shoals Clubs) across the Island. Our last stop will be at the BHI Club, where we will sing Christmas carols and enjoy a dinner (pay-as-you-go) afterward. Transport across the Island will be via trams. We will meet at the Village Chapel no later than 4:45pm and depart promptly at 5:00pm. Caroling books will be provided, and no singing experience is necessary! If you would like to sign up to join us, please email Mary Mears at marymears@bellsouth.net no later than December 5 to sign up and for any questions. 

Community Potluck Dinner

Monday, December 11

6:00pm

Relocated to Marsh Harbour Inn

Featured Speaker Postponed

Join your BHI friends and neighbors for the final Community Potluck Dinner of 2023! It will be held on Monday, December 11, at 6:00pm and has been relocated to the Marsh Harbour Inn (21 Keelson Row). Just bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage.

Note that featured speaker Chris Shank, BHI Conservancy Executive Director, has been postponed for a future Community Potluck Dinner.

Yoga Classes

Ongoing ~ Mondays and Wednesdays

11:45am-1:00pm

Relocation TBD

Yoga classes are taught by Pam Moulin on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:00pm. The new location is yet to be determined. For updates, check BHA's online events calendar HERE.

Pam has 36 years of experience as a fitness instructor and 19 years of experience as a yoga instructor, and she's been teaching yoga on Bald Head Island for 13 years. All levels are welcome. Classes are $20, and participants must bring their own yoga mat. Pam requires that all participants show proof of vaccination against Covid-19. For all new participants, it's strongly suggested to email Pam beforehand (and let her know of any physical limitations) at pammoulin@ec.rr.com.

BHI Community Care

Do you need assistance?

Your Island Friends are here to help!

BHI Community Care is in association with Project Longevity. For help or to volunteer, email Joan Maggio at JoanMaggio.BHIcare@gmail.com.

BHA's Board of Directors invites property owners and others to join its monthly public meetings in person or remotely via Zoom. Board meetings are typically held the second Friday of each month beginning at 11:00am EDT. Agendas, approved minutes of previous meetings and a link to the current monthly Zoom meeting can be found on the meeting information web page. Click on the link below to learn more.

(NOTE: the new location will be The Chandler Building in the BHI Harbour.) The next BHA Board meeting public session is scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2023, at 11:00am at The Chandler Building in the BHI Harbour.

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