What's inside this issue?

• BHA's revamped website has launched. Check it out!
• Don't miss — July Island Report.
• Let's Connect! BHA needs your complete contact information.
• Upcoming events.
• BHA quick links and Board meetings.
• Handy Bald Head Island website links.

BHA's Revamped Website Has Launched. Check it out!

BHA is excited to announce the launch of its revamped website. The new format was designed to better help our members. Check it out HERE.

BHA News

July 2024 Island Report

~ don't miss ~

Here are some highlights:

• Want to join the BHA Board of Directors?
• BHI native plant series feature: Silver Sea-oxeye.
• ARC: hurricane season — what does it mean for BHI, ARC and trees.
• President's Letter.
• BHI Pirate Invasion August 2-4.
• Contact information.
• Making a difference.
• Handling yard debris — help mitigate fire hazards.
• BHI questions — yard sales.
• Monthly contributors — the Village of BHI, Old Baldy Foundation and the BHI Conservancy.
• Plus much more!

"Let's Connect!"

Help BHA help you by ensuring we have your correct and complete contact information

~ A recent example highlighting why this is so important ~

Here is one example of why BHA needs your correct and complete contact information, including email address and phone number. Recently, a resident reported water coming from their neighbor’s home when no one was at the house. This kindly neighbor correctly notified the Public Safety Department. Public Safety personnel were dispatched to the house and unfortunately discovered that the home did not have a Knox Box, so they were unable to access the home to assess the situation. Public Safety personnel then contacted BHA to see if the property owner had a “Key Holding” agreement, which was not the case. Fortunately, BHA had the correct email address and phone number for the property owners and was able to reach them. In this instance, the water leakage was due to a faulty hot water heater, and the situation has been resolved.

Does BHA have your correct and complete contact information?

Click the button below to email Diane Mesaris your complete contact information, including email address and phone number. Thank you!

What about privacy?

Bald Head Association takes seriously the safeguarding of its members’ personal information. BHA utilizes Enumerate Central, a cloud-based customer relationship management system built specifically for homeowner associations, to store members’ confidential contact information. BHA Board policy requires that personal information stored in Enumerate is not shared with anyone outside of the organization.

3 Craft Classes

Paint by Numbers — Old Baldy

July 9 & 25

Hand Lettering + Oyster Lettering

July 17

Instructor Laura Sawyer, owner of Sawyer Creative Co., is back on BHI for three craft classes in July. Laura's love for crafting and lettering began many years ago, and she's excited to share her passion with you.

All classes are held from 7:00-8:30pm in BHA’s Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd). Each class cost is $45 per person, and all materials are provided. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon! For questions, contact Kris Riley.

Click on the class below for additional details and to sign up:

• July 9 Paint by Numbers — Old Baldy
• July 17 Hand Lettering + Oyster Lettering
• July 25 Paint by Numbers — Old Baldy

Juried Art Show

Friday, July 12

10:00am-2:00pm

Sidewalk in front of the Marsh Harbour Inn

Join us on Friday, July 12, from 10:00am-2:00pm on the sidewalk in front of the Marsh Harbour Inn (21 Keelson Row) for a juried art show featuring some of the region’s most celebrated and renowned artists. Whether you’re looking for a substantial statement piece or a small token of beautiful Bald Head Island, you will find something at this special show. Artists will feature paintings of North Carolina’s treasured coastline, including seascapes, creekscapes, abstracts and whimsical sea life. There will be something for every space and budget.

Thank you to BHA's Education and Recreation (ER) Committee for sponsoring this event. For details, contact Kris Riley.

Smith Island Art League

Show & Sale

July 13-14, 10:00am-5:00pm

The Smith Island Art League will hold its members' show and sale from 10:00am-5:00pm on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, 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 at 704-907-4287 or email HERE. Learn about the Art League and the artists HERE.

Pilates Classes

Select Tuesday and Thursdays 10:30-11:30am

BHA's Association Center

Pilates classes are held on select Tuesdays and Thursdays now through the summer, 10:30-11:30am, at BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd). Upcoming class dates are: July 23, 25 / August 1, 6, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29.

Cost is $5 per person and is taught by Debra Drumheller. Please bring your own mats. Thank you to BHA's Education and Recreation (ER) Committee for sponsoring this event. For additional information, contact Debra Drumheller.

BHI Pirate Invasion

August 2-4

Join the 2024 Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion on August 2-4! On Saturday, August 3, visit the encampment, listen to pirate songs and sea shanties, watch the sword-fighting demonstrations and more. The sea battle will be at 5:00pm at Beach Access #5, followed by a party with the pirates and a ghost walk. Enjoy breakfast with the pirates on Sunday morning, August 4.

Click HERE for more information.

Yoga Classes

Mondays and Wednesdays

11:45am-1:00pm

BHA's Association Center

Yoga classes are held in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd). Classes are taught by Pam Moulin 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. Proof of Covid vaccination is required to participate. For all new participants, it's strongly suggested to email Pam beforehand (and let her know of any physical limitations) HERE.

NC Utilities Commission Hearing

(Docket A-41 Sub 23)

Tuesday, August 13, 7:00pm and

Tuesday, August 27, 2:00pm

The NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) has filed an order for Docket A-41 Sub 23, scheduling a hearing for the purpose of receiving public witness testimony on BHI Transportation's (BHIT) application of proposed ferry/tram schedule changes. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00pm in Courtroom 2, Brunswick County Courthouse, 310 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia, North Carolina. The hearing on the application will resume in Raleigh, North Carolina, beginning on Tuesday, August 27, at 2:00pm and continue as necessary until conclusion for the purpose of receiving expert witness testimony of the Applicants, the Public Staff and other intervenors. The hearing will be held in Commission Hearing Room 2115, Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Directions for written statements are included in the order. Click HERE to view the NCUC order.

BHA's Board of Directors invites property owners and others to join its monthly public meetings in person or remotely via Zoom. 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.

The next BHA Board meeting public session is scheduled for Friday, July 26, 2024, at 9:30am in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd).

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