What's inside this issue?

• Village Council Candidate Forum recording.
• Pardon our dust.
• Don't miss — September Island Report.
• Events
• BHA quick links (ARC and BHA committees) and Board meetings.
• Handy Bald Head Island website links.

Village Council Candidate Forum

Recording

BHA hosted a Village Council Candidate Forum on Monday, September 25. The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Lower Cape Fear presented and moderated the forum. Click on the buttons below for the forum recording and BHA's web page containing Village Council candidate biographies.

Pardon Our Dust... 

Wildlife Overlook Improvements

Temporarily Closed During the Day

BHA is making a couple of improvements to the Wildlife Overlook on Stede Bonnet Wynd to make it easier and safer for visitors at the location. The platform will be closed during the day for visitors but will be reopened each evening for people to enjoy the bird roosting. Work began on Monday, September 25, and should be completed by early October. The construction area will be secured each evening.

Improvements include extending the retention wall to help prevent erosion and creating parking for visitors on BHA's side of the street. BHA sent out a Request for Proposals in August for the project, and Trinity Builders BHI was the successful bidder.

BHA News

Don't miss!

• Go native!
• BHI native plant feature of the month — Coral Honeysuckle.
• Hurricane Season – What does it mean for BHI, ARC and Trees?
• The monthly ARC Quiz — water needs for disaster kits.
• President's Letter.
• Voting and residency.
• Smith Island Land Trust (SILT).
• BHI Transportation updates.
• Monthly contributors — the Village of BHI, Old Baldy Foundation, the BHI Conservancy and the Village Chapel of BHI.
• Plus much, much more!

Garden Club Activities

Gardening Discussion

Tuesday, October 3, 1:00-3:00pm

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Pollinator Garden Expansion

Saturday, October 14, 9:00am

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Fundraiser: BHI Trivia Night

Thursday, October 26, 5:30pm

The Garden Club will host a discussion of gardening on BHI on Tuesday, October 3, from 1:00-3:00pm in BHA's Association Center, featuring John Kinney describing the new Pollinator Garden in the harbour and how homeowners can create a similar one in their own garden spaces. All are welcome. For more information, contact Grace Valentine (gracevalentine@verizon.net) or Barbara Giera (barbara.giera@gmail.com). 

Please join BHI Garden Club members on Saturday, October 14, at 9:00am at Marina Park for the Pollinator Garden bed expansion. Please bring your gloves, shovels and enthusiasm! For more information, contact Grace Valentine (gracevalentine@verizon.net) or Barbara Giera (barbara.giera@gmail.com).

A fundraiser for the Pollinator Garden will be held on Thursday, October 26, at 5:30pm at Jailhouse Provisions (251 Edward Teach Extension). Cost is $25/person. Stay tuned for additional details.

Community Care/Project Longevity

Kickoff Meeting

Monday, October 9, 9:00-11:00am

Public Safety Multi-Purpose Room

Join your BHI neighbors for the Community Care/Project Longevity kickoff meeting on Monday, October 9, from 9:00-11:00am at the Public Safety Building's Multi-Purpose Room (273 Edward Teach Extension). Click HERE or on the poster for additional details.

Community Potluck Dinner

Monday, October 9, 6:00pm

BHA's Association Center

Join us for the next Community Potluck Dinner on Monday, October 9, at 6:00pm in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd). All are invited! Make new friends and join those you've known for years. Just bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. Click on the poster for more details. Contact F.A. McLeod for additional information at faatbeach@gmail.com.

BHI Conservancy Shrimp Boil

~ Celebrating 40 Years ~

Saturday, October 14, 4:00-6:00pm

BHIC Campus

Join the BHI Conservancy to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Low Down Throw Down Shrimp Boil on Saturday, October 14, from 4:00-6:00pm at the BHI Conservancy campus (700 Federal Road). Tickets are on sale now. Click HERE for more information.

Flu Shot Clinic

Friday, October 20, 10:00am-2:00pm

Public Safety Building

The Village of BHI is holding a Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, October 20, from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Public Safety Building (273 Edward Teach Extension). For additional details, click HERE or on the poster.

Insurance Forum

Friday, October 27, 2:00pm

BHA's Association Center & Online

BHA will be hosting an Insurance Forum on Friday, October 27, at 2:00pm in BHA's Association Center. Join us in-person or online via Zoom. Stay tuned for additional details coming soon!

Public Service Auxiliary Chili Supper Fundraiser

Friday, October 27

4:00-7:00pm

The Public Service Auxiliary (PSA) is holding a Chili Supper Fundraiser on Friday, October 27, from 4:00-7:00pm at the Public Safety Building (273 Edward Teach Extension). Join us to support the tireless, courageous efforts of Bald Head Island's Public Safety Teams. It's $20 for chili and a brownie — or any donation — and takeout is $20 per pint with a brownie and $35 for two pints.

Island Litter Sweep

Saturday, October 28

10:00am-12:00pm

In front of Room Service

Join us for the fall Island Litter Sweep on Saturday, October 28, from 10:00am-12:00pm. We will meet in front of Room Service (4 Maritime Way). Click HERE for additional information. Help spread the word!

Thank you to the Resource Conservation and Beautification (RCB) Committee for sponsoring and organizing this event!

Island-wide Trick or Treating

Saturday, October 28

1:00-3:00pm

Join your BHI neighbors for this fun, annual trick-or-treating event on Saturday, October 28, from 1:00-3:00pm! A map and list of homes/businesses giving out Halloween candy will be added to the web page soon.

Click on the button below for the web page.

Yoga Classes

Ongoing ~ Mondays and Wednesdays

11:45am-1:00pm

~ Note: Yoga classes on break until Wednesday, October 11 ~

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.

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 October and November Board meetings will be held on the Thursday before the typical meeting day, which is the second Friday of the month.) The next BHA Board meeting public

session is scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00am at BHA's Association Center

(111 Lighthouse Wynd).

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