What's inside this issue?

• BHI Barge ramp has been repaired, and operations have resumed.
• NC Court of Appeals schedules oral arguments for November 29, 2:00pm
• BHA's Insurance Informational Session recording.
• Election Day is TODAY — Brunswick County voting information and new photo ID requirement.
• Recently posted — November Island Report.
• Events
• BHA quick links (ARC and BHA committees) and Board meetings.
• Handy Bald Head Island website links.

BHI Barge Ramp Repaired, and

Operations Have Resumed

The BHI Barge ramp has been repaired, and operations have resumed. For schedules and announcements, visit the barge website HERE.

NC Court of Appeals

Oral Arguments

Wednesday, November 29, 2:00pm

The NC Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments in the Village of BHI v. BHI Limited/Transportation case regarding the North Carolina Utilities Commission's (NCUC) ruling on Docket A-41 Sub 21 (Request for Determination of Public Utility Status for Parking and Barge). All arguments, in-person or by WebEx, are recorded, and the livestream for each case will start when the argument begins and will be available for viewing HERE.

BHA's Insurance Informational Session

Recording

Learn about insurance issues specifically for living on a barrier island. BHA hosted an Insurance Informational Session on October 27, 2023, that included a moderated panel of expert insurance professionals.

Thank you to our expert insurance professional panel!

• Moderator: Bob Keiger, retired property/casualty insurance executive
• Marcia Kelly, Coastal Southeast Regional Director, NC Department of Insurance
• Tim Crawley, Consumer Complaint Analyst II, NC Department of Insurance
• Chad Huneycutt, Agency Owner and CEO of The Huneycutt Group
• Brett Lascara, Licensed Agent with The Huneycutt Group, specializing in coastal homeowners insurance
• Jonathan Peele, President, Coastline Insurance

BHA News

Recently posted!

• 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!

Village Chapel of BHI's Angel Tree

November 1-30

The Village Chapel Community Outreach team will conduct its annual Angel Tree event this year from November 1-30. Angel Trees will be located in the Village Chapel, Horizons and the Shoals Club. Select a star from one of the three Angel Trees, complete the sign-up sheet and place it in the registration box next to the tree, and grant at least two wishes from the list inside your selected star. Bring the unwrapped gifts with the Angel List attached to 2E Merchants Row from Monday to Saturday between 8:00am-3:00pm. Gifts must be dropped off by November 30 to ensure Christmas delivery. Questions can be addressed to Kristin Henson at kmhenson2375@gmail.com or Brandy Munroe at Brandy@BaldHeadIslandServices.com.

Village Council Special Meeting

Thursday, November 9, 10:00am

Public Safety Complex

The Village Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, November 9, at 10:00am at the Public Safety Complex (273 Edward Teach Ext.). Click HERE for the agenda, at the top of the page.

Thank You to Our Veterans!

BHA Office Closed on Friday, November 10,

in Observance of Veterans Day

The BHA office will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day, which is on Saturday, November 11. This is the 69th year this federal holiday has been observed, to honor our military veterans. The BHA office will reopen on Monday, November 13, 9:00am-4:00pm.

Village Chapel of BHI

Thanksgiving Card Project

Saturday, November 11, 12:00-3:00pm

BHA's Association Center

The Village Chapel Community Outreach team invites you to participate in a Thanksgiving Card Project on Saturday, November 11, from 12:00-3:00pm at BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd), beside the chapel.

Come assemble a pre-designed, handmade, Thanksgiving greeting card for the homeless or displaced in Brunswick Country. Bring $20 cash for food card inserts. StreetReach Ministry will deliver the cards to someone in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Everyone is welcome to drop in for this great event anytime between 12:00-3:00pm. For questions, contact Brandy Munroe at Brandy@BaldHeadIslandServices.com or 910-471-4433.

Happy & Healthy Holiday Workshop

Saturday, November 18

10:30-11:30am

BHA’s Association Center

The Happy & Healthy Holiday Workshop features Aubrey Turner, Certified Wellness and Life Coach, and will be held on Saturday, November 18, 10:30-11:30am at BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd). The cost is $20 per person, and no RSVP is required.

The Happy & Healthy Holiday Workshop will focus on: 

• Balanced food and lifestyle tools + techniques.
• Small actions for big impact and science-backed, holistic health.

All to help you:

• Sustain your energy and sanity, all season.
• Maintain calm and comfortable digestion.
• Sleep deeply and wake up feeling rested and ready to go.
• Stay productive and healthy.

Thank you to BHA's Education and Recreation (ER) Committee for sponsoring this event! For questions, contact Betsi Stephen at betsistephen@gmail.com.

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 &

Saturday, November 25

10:00am-4:00pm

BHA's Association Center

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 BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd), beside the Chapel. 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

BHA's Association Center

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 in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse 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.

Yoga Classes

Ongoing ~ Mondays and Wednesdays

11:45am-1:00pm

Yoga classes taught by Pam Moulin are held in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd) on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:00pm.

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 view its monthly public meetings 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 November Board meeting will be held on the Thursday before the typical meeting day, which is typically the second Friday of the month. Note also the different time of 2:00pm for the public session.) The next BHA Board meeting public session is scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 2:00pm at BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd).

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