More photos of the Wildlife Overlook's construction progress are on the BHA website (click the button below). You can also view the site plan, previous Island Report articles and FAQs.

As of April 13, 2021, the BHI ferries have returned to running at full capacity, which is 150 passengers. Click HERE to visit the BHI Transportation website, with ferry schedules, tram reservations, general information and current status. According to federal and state executive orders, all passengers are still required to wear a "hands free" facial mask/covering at all times on ferries, trams and shuttles, whether inside or outside, and to practice social distancing whenever possible.

Daily parking rates at Deep Point will increase $1.00 effective June 14, 2021. For information, click HERE.

Effective June 7, 2021, the price of a barge ticket will increase from $55.00 to $60.00. Click HERE for information.

The next meeting of the BHI Transportation Authority (BHITA) is 9:15am on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the Southport Community Center (223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC).

The Village of BHI sent a memorandum to the LGC (Local Government Commission) on May 21, 2021. Read the memo HERE.

BHITA updates are posted on BHA's "News" page in date order. Click the button below to review information.

Join the Old Baldy Foundation on Memorial Day for their annual service honoring fallen military service members. Visit Old Baldy's website HERE.

Join us to help clean up our beloved Island! Meet at BHA's Association deck

(111 Lighthouse Wynd). Click HERE for more information.

BHA is collaborating with Island Retreat Spa & Salon to provide yoga classes in the Association Center (AC) and/or on the AC deck (111 Lighthouse Wynd). Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am and 10:30am. BHA members receive a reduced rate, and reduced-rate member passes are available for purchase by calling 910-454-0333. Drop-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is strongly recommended, as there will be a three-person minimum for classes to be held. For schedules and more information, click HERE.

The Smith Island Art League (SIAL) of Bald Head Island will hold its annual Memorial Day Art Show and Sale on Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the BHA’s Association Center, located at 111 Lighthouse Wynd (beside the Chapel). The show is open to the public with free admission from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. All Covid safety protocols will be followed, and face masks are required to enter the Association Center.

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

The BHI Artisans will hold their show and sale on Saturday, May 29, from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Forest Pavilion at 8 Maritime Way. All items are created by BHI Artisan members and include wooden bird and mouse homes, mixed metal jewelry with semi-precious stones, trinket dishes, charcuterie boards, wine caddies, coasters and lots of BHI photography. For more information, email Sally Klippel at sallyklippel@gmail.com.

Village Chapel services are being held in the Chapel on Sundays at 8:30am and 10:00am (105 Lighthouse Wynd), with overflow seating in the Chapel courtyard and deck. It is recommended that if you are at risk or not fully vaccinated to wear a face mask. Click HERE for more information.