Bald Head Association Bulletin - Friday, November 14

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 This email is arranged as follows: 1) URGENT BULLETINS, 2) IMPORTANT NOTICES AND NEWS, 3) ASSOCIATION EVENTS, 4) WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE ISLAND, 5) SAVE THE DATE, 6) FYI, 7) ONGOING PROGRAMS, and 8) QUICK LOOK calendar.

A color code is in place for items that are NEW TO THIS WEEK’S BULLETIN.

 If you would like your event posted in the weekly bulletin, please email the Association Manager at bhinews@bellsouth.net  

Please note: deadline for inclusion in the bulletin is Thursday at noon. 

                        

IMPORTANT NOTICES AND NEWS

ASSOCIATION OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS

BHA and ARC offices:  CLOSED Thursday, November 27^th and Friday, November 28^th. 

ARC Office:  CLOSED December 22 - January 12^th.  Reopens Tuesday, January 13^th, 2009.

BHA Office:  CLOSED December 24-26^th.  Reopens Monday, December 29^th. 

BHA Office:  CLOSED January 1^st, 2009.  Reopens Friday, January 2, 2009.

ASSOCIATION EVENTS

        

NOVEMBER 14 - BHA BOARD MEETING

Bald Head Association will be holding its last Board meeting of the year today at 1 PM in the Association Center.  To view the agenda, visit  http://www.bhinews.com/bhaboardagenda.htm. 

NOVEMBER 15 – SUNSET BEACH PARTY

There is a monthly gathering on the third Saturday of the month to enjoy the sunset and the company of neighbors.   Join us at Access #24 at 6:00 pm. Contact Sheila May 454-0465 or Sandra Tillman 457-5028 for more info. 

NOVEMBER 28-29 - SMITH ISLAND ART LEAGUE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SHOW

The Smith Island Art League of Bald Head Island will hold its annual Thanksgiving Show on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 at the Bald Head Island Association Center.  The Center is located on Light House Wynd beside the Chapel.  A portion of the proceeds from the art show and sale will be donated to the Bald Head Island Public Service Auxiliary.  The show is open to the public with sales from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday and from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday.  Art League membership is open to Bald Head Island residents, property owners and full-time employees of the Island over the age of eighteen.  Artists and art enthusiasts are welcome.  Our membership includes artists using many different mediums.  For more information, contact Jan Triplett at 910-457-1712, kjtriplett@bellsouth.net . 

 

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE ISLAND

VILLAGE CORNER

NOVEMBER 14 - VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING

The Village Council Meeting will be held on the second Friday of this month (rather than the usual third Friday).  The work session begins at 9:30 AM.  The regular meeting gets underway at 3 PM today in the Association Center. 

CONSERVANCY PROGRAMS

                       

NOVEMBER 28 - MEET AUTHOR WENDY WAKEFIELD FERRIN

Come listen to author Wendy Wakefield Ferrin’s dramatic presentation of a favorite Turtle Central title:  Grandmother’s Alligator/Burukenge Wa Nyanya.  Follow a purple cloud through the Thanksgiving tale of children whose lives are enriched by a beloved matriarch using storytelling to teach of celebration, tolerance, and the discovery of one’s own creative spirit.  See how she mentors her multi-ethnic brood.  Meet this convention-bucking grandmother whose playful antics charm children into the kind of stillness that fosters creativity.  Wendy will be sharing new and fun aspects to her program with us this year!  Meet in the Conservancy Classroom at 11 AM.  Free and open to the public. 

NOVEMBER 28 - MARITIME FOREST HIKE

The new maritime forest trail that runs along the north side of Federal Road is a striking example of a southeastern maritime forest -- a habitat that is quickly disappearing up and down the coast.  Views of the salt marsh, grand old oaks, and beautiful scenery await you as you learn about the vital importance of maritime forests to barrier islands.  Join Jeff Harms, BHIC Environmental Educator for this wonderful hike!  Please call 457.0089 for reservations and pricing information.  Meet at the Fleming Environmental Center at 1 PM. 

NOVEMBER 28 - OPEN CLASSROOM HOURS

Stop in at the Malcolm Fleming Environmental Education Center (Conservancy Classroom) between 9 & 11 AM or 3 & 5 PM to see our wonderful exhibits on island wildlife, including some live reptiles! BHI Conservancy staff will be on hand to answer your questions about island habitats and wildlife. This is great for all ages!

NOVEMBER 29 - MIDDLE ISLAND PRESERVE HIKE

Jeff Harms, BHIC Environmental Educator, will lead a nature hike through Middle Island, including the Ibis Lake Sanctuary.  This is a fantastic and fun way to learn about the different species of plants and animals found on the island and why our island is so ecologically important. Great for kids and adults! Meet outside the Fleming Environmental Center at 10 AM. Golf cart transportation is necessary. Please call 457-0089 for reservations and prices.

NOVEMBER 29 - SALT MARSH HIKE

The bugs are gone and the marsh is as beautiful and full of life as ever! Come explore the salt marsh and enjoy a beautiful sunset all while learning about the plants and animals that thrive in this unique environment. Meet at the Kent Mitchell Nature Trail at 2 PM, located on Federal Road, just east of Muscadine Wynd. Please call 457-0089 to make your reservation.

NOVEMBER HOURS FOR TURTLE CENTRAL

During the month of November, Turtle Central will be closed on Wednesdays, (5th, 12th, 19th), except the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, (26th). We will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, (27th). On all other days, we will be open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Please come start your holiday shopping where the money you spend makes a difference!

For a complete list of Conservancy programs, visit their website at http://www.bhic.org.

The following events may have a cost associated with them.  Contact the Conservancy for pricing information and reservations.  910.457-0089.

Birding BHI - Mondays - 9 AM

Meet at the Conservancy Campus. 

Kayak the Creek Excursions

Take part in a guided kayak trip through the creeks surrounding Bald Head Island.  Reservations are required and space is limited.  Call the Conservancy for dates, times, and price.

CHAPEL

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES - 8:30 AM

November 16 - Rev. Bud Fisher, Baptist, Lenoir, NC 

November 23 - Rev. Laura Mitchell, Wrightsville United Methodist Church, Wrightsville, NC

November 27 - Thanksgiving Service, 9:30 AM - Dr. Bob Ferguson, Emerywood Baptist, High Point, NC 

November 30 - Dr. Bob Ferguson, Emerywood Baptist, High Point, NC 

OLD BALDY FOUNDATION

NOVEMBER 28-30 - OLD BALDY GIFT SHOP SALE

Old Baldy Foundation event.  Smith Island Museum Gift Shop sale offers unique gifts and special stocking stuffers.   Friday and Saturday from 10-4; Sunday hours are 11 AM to 4 PM.  Call 457.7481 for more information.

DECEMBER 12 - LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS PARTY

Please plan to attend our “Light Up the Holidays” Party on Friday, December 12 inside the Old Baldy Lighthouse.  This year it’s Captain Charlie’s Christmas.  “Meet” Captain Charlie and hear him tell stories of the holidays at the Cape Fear Station.  Enjoy a wine tasting, holiday music, hors d’oeuvres and cookies.  This is a wonderful way to start out the holiday vacation.  Bring your family and greet friends from the community.  The party kicks off at 6 PM and runs until 7:30.  Admission is free. 

OLD BALDY LIGHTHOUSE & SMITH ISLAND MUSEUM - WINTER HOURS

 

December 1-25:                     Friday & Saturday - 10 am - 4 pm

                                                                        Sunday                 -  11 am- 4 pm

                                                                        Closed Monday through Thursday

                        December 26-31:                   OPEN 10 am - 4 pm

                        January 1-15, 2009:               CLOSED

                        January 16-March 16:           Friday & Saturday - 10 am - 4 pm

                                                                        Sunday                 -  11 am - 4 pm

                                                                        Closed Monday - Thursday

                        Spring/Summer hours begin March 17, 2009:

                        Tuesday - Saturday - 10 am - 4 pm

                        Sunday - 11 am - 4 pm

                        CLOSED MONDAY

BALD HEAD ISLAND CLUB

For more information on these or other events, visit the Club’s website at http://www.bhiclub.net or call 457.7300.

For October hours of operation, visit  this link:   http://www.bhinews.com/ClubHours.pdf

NOVEMBER 22 - MEMBER DINNER

Cocktails start at 6 PM.  Call 457.7300 for menu and pricing. 

NOVEMBER 27 - THANKSGIVING DINNER BUFFET

Buffet open from 2-7 PM.  $34.95 for adults, $18.95 for children 12 and under.  Complimentary for children under 3.  Prices do not include 18% gratuity and tax.  Please call 457.7300 for reservations. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to event start. 

NOVEMBER 28 - PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.  $15 per member; $20 per temporary member.  Includes dinner, games, arts and crafts.  Held in the recreation office (adjacent to the pool).  Call 457.7300 ext. 117 for reservations.  Additional $5 charge if not pre-registered. 

NOVEMBER 28 - POSH PET PARADE

Meet at 2 PM in front of the Clubhouse.  $15 per pet entry.  Please call 457.7300 ext. 117 to register.  All proceeds donated to local animal shelters.  Win prizes for best tricks, best costume, and best over-all!

NOVEMBER 29 - HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOP

Join us in the main dining room for an afternoon of craft-making that can be given as great gifts or used as decorations for your home.  Saturday from 1-3:30 PM in the Main Dining Room.  $15 per person.  Pre-registration required.  Call 457.7300 ext. 117.

BALD HEAD ISLAND LIMITED

NOVEMBER 29 - ARTIST RECEPTION AND DEMONSTRATION

 Come to The Woods Gallery on Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00pm for an artists reception and demonstration. Jonathan Willis will present a shorebird woodcarving demonstration, and alla prima painter Mike Rooney will demonstrate his technique for plein-air oil painting. Enjoy wine, light refreshments and live music by 12-string guitarist Rick Best.

 For information on ordering a “Thanksgiving To Go” from the Maritime Market, visit:

http://www.bhinews.com/Thanksgiving2006.pdf. 

       

SHOALS CLUB

NOVEMBER 27 - THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER

Three seating times:  1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 7 PM.  Adults - $29.95; Children 5-12 - $14.95.  Children 4 and under are complimentary.  Prices do not include gratuity or tax.  For reservations, call 454. 4850.    

NOVEMBER 29 - TURKEY TROT RUN

Shoals Club Recreation Event.  Meet at East Beach access near the intersection of South East Beach Drive and Station House Way.  Prizes will be awarded for this one-mile fun run and 5K.  $15 entry fee includes T-shirt, $5 without.  Call 457.3701.

 

OTHER EVENTS

NOVEMBER 1 - JANUARY 3 - THE CAROLINA OPRY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special opens November 1^st and runs through the new year.  Groups of 22 or more can get discounted rates.  If you are interested in forming a group large enough to get the discounted price, email the Association Manager at bhinews@bellsouth.net.  Individual ticket prices range from $39.95-$45.95.  Premium seating is $53.  Group rates are as follows:  Matinees - Tuesday through Friday - $27; Evenings - Monday -Thursday - $32; Weekends - $40.  If you’d like more information on the show, check out the website at www.TheCarolinaOpry.com. 

NOVEMBER 15 - NO BOUNDARIES ARTISTS’ BHI WORK IN WILMINGTON EXHIBIT

IN WILMINGTON on Saturday from 6-9 PM: An exhibit of works created on Bald Head Island by participating artists from the No Boundaries art colony. Held in downtown Wilmington at Acme Art Studios, 711 North Fifth Avenue. Light refreshments and live music by Harmute and Sarah Gross. The event will be hosted by one of the colony’s sponsors, Carolina Estuarine Reserve Foundation, on behalf of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve.

NOVEMBER 29 - BHI ARTISANS BIG HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE

This show will be held in the BHI Conservancy Classroom from 10-4 on Saturday.  You’ll find a variety of items including folk art, knitting, woodwork, basketry, jewelry and more.  Pick up the perfect gift for that impossible-to-buy-for person on your list and all kinds of unique holiday decorations, treats, art, and stocking-stuffers crafted by local artisans.  For more information on the BHI Artisans, email bhiartisans@gmail.com.  

 

FYI

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION ABOUT TELE-MEDIA SERVICES

Effective November 1, 2008, the customer service number for Tele-Media (BHI Cable TV provider) will CHANGE to 1.800.704.4254.  If you have a question or problem regarding installation, service policies, or use of your cable service, you can call the office Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.  Customer service representatives in the Call Center are available 24 hours a day. 

KEY HOLDING AGREEMENT

If you’ve left a key with the Association office for the purpose of allowing service providers access to your home, please be aware that it’s up to you to notify us when you’d like to remove authorized personnel from your access list, once your project is complete.  The Association tracks who is authorized to get a key to your home, when the key is picked up and when it is returned, but we do not track down unreturned keys, nor do we add or remove people from your access list without a phone call or email from you.   If you have any questions about this agreement, please email the Association Manager at bhinews@bellsouth.net.  

BEFORE YOU PAINT OR START THAT NEW HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT…

Remember that ANY plans you have to change the exterior of your home -- including painting and landscaping -- MUST be submitted to the Architectural Review Committee before work can begin.  Other additions that must be approved by the ARC include flagpoles, treehouses, playhouses, signs, exterior lights, monuments, markers, outdoor statuary, patios, decks, or any outdoor decorative objects.  This takes advance planning, so please note that the next deadline for submitting your proposed plans or changes to the ARC is November 26th.  This will allow your changes to be considered at the December 5th ARC meeting.  Please note, December 5th is the last ARC meeting for 2008, and the next meeting will not take place until January 16, 2009.  As mentioned in the last two issues of the Island Report, the Stage I ARC office will be closed from December 22 through January 9.  No items will be reviewed between the meeting dates during this time so we ask that you plan accordingly with your submittals.  If you have any questions about the process, please contact Emily Bonney, at 457-4676 x22 or email her at arcadmin1@bellsouth.net with any questions.  Thank you in advance for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

                       

THE BALD HEAD ISLAND BLOGPLACE

This website was created by a group of Islanders who feel the need for better information and discussion about events and decisions directly affecting all of us.  We invite permanent and temporary residents to log on and discuss issues of concern about our island and its institutions.  All are welcome, but we especially request that all BHI entities monitor and contribute to this blog as seems proper.  You can log on, read the posts, and comment at:

http://baldheadislandblogplace.blogspot.com/

IF YOU HAVE A PRIVATE EVENT PLANNED AT THE ASSOCIATION…

Call Diane Mesaris in the office (457.4676) the week before to confirm your event, arrange key pickup and return, and go over any last-minute details. 

   

                        ONGOING EVENTS

THE KNITTERS

If you love to knit, join our informal group.  We meet every Wednesday at the Association Center from 10:15 AM to Noon. 

YOGA CLASS

A yoga class is held in the Association Center every Wednesday from 8:45-10:15 AM.  The class is open to everyone and costs $15 for a single class or $80 for an eight-class pass.  For more information or to register, contact Monique Mueller at portersneckyogaspa@yahoo.com. 

PILATES CLASS

Kathy Young teaches this class every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9-10 AM.  Not sure you want to commit?  Island residents are eligible for a free introductory class.  For more information on pricing and to register, contact Kathy at 448.2693. 

AA MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mondays and Fridays, 12noon-1pm at the Association Center. Anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcoholism, or wishes to learn about alcoholism or how AA works is welcome to attend. Your anonymity will be respected. For more info, call John B. at 454-9251 or sober.1day.at.a.time@gmail.com. For more information, click here or go to www.wilmingtonaa.org.  

 

QUICK LOOK CALENDAR

                        November 14 - Village Council Meeting (AC-CR)

                        November 14 - BHA Board Meeting (AC-CR)

November 15 - Sunset Beach Party (Access #24)

                        November 15 - No Boundaries Wilmington Exhibit (Acme Art Studios)

                        November 16 - Rev. Bud Fisher (Chapel)

                        November 22 - Member Dinner (BHI Club)

                        November 23 - Rev. Laura Mitchell (Chapel)

                        November 27 - 9:30 AM Thanksgiving Service (Chapel)

                        November 27 - Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet (BHI Club)

                        November 27 - Thanksgiving Day Dinner (Shoals Club)

                        November 28 - Meet Author Wendy Wakefield Ferrin (C)

                        November 28 - Maritime Forest Hike (C)

                        November 28 - Open Conservancy Classroom (C)

                        November 28-29 - Smith Island Art League Thanksgiving Show (AC-CR)

                        November 28 - Parents’ Night Out (BHI Club)

                        November 28 - Posh Pet Parade (BHI Club)

                        November 28-30 - Old Baldy Gift Shop Sale (Old Baldy)

                        November 29 - Artist Reception & Demonstration (Woods Gallery)

                        November 29 - BHI Artisans Holiday Show & Sale (C)     

                        November 29 - Holiday Craft Workshop (BHI Club)

                        November 29 - Turkey Trot Run (Shoals Club)

                        November 29 - Middle Island Preserve Hike (C)

                        November 29 - Salt Marsh Hike (C) 

                        November 30 - Dr. Bob Ferguson (Chapel)

                        December 12 - Light Up the Holidays Party (Old Baldy)