Superbowl Sunday Specials on BHI

Posted By: Lauren Frye
Posted: February 2, 2012

Celebrate the Super Bowl with MoJo's

Bald Head Island will be celebrating Super Bowl Sunday with great food and drink specials at MoJo’s and the Maritime Market, so if you’re on the island don’t miss out.

For those of you who like to get out and watch the game while enjoying great food, check out MoJo’s on the Harbor’s very first Super Bowl Party. At 3 p.m. on Sunday they’ll begin the Pre-Game party with fun drink specials and several small plates including NY cheese steak sliders, NY chicken tenders and NY taco spring rolls (can you tell they’re Giants fans?).  For dinner during the game, they’ll also have their large plate comfort food specials including house made manicotti, Super Bowl meatloaf and chicken Parmesan with linguini.

If staying in and watching the game at home is more your speed, consider having the Maritime Market feed your hungry crew. Chef Greg is offering a variety of party platters like hot BBQ jumbo wings, homemade potato chips, fresh veggie platters, chili and more. Or call the Market at 457-7450 and speak to Greg about customizing a whole spread. Be sure to place orders by Friday night for pick up on Sunday.

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No Boundaries Art Exhibition Opens January 27 at Acme Art Studios

Posted By: Lauren Frye
Posted: January 26, 2012

No Boundaries Opening Reception will be held this Friday.

The opening reception for the 2011 No Boundaries International Art Colony art exhibition will be held this Friday, January 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Acme Art Studios located at 711 North 5th Street in Wilmington, NC.  The exhibition is open to the public and will feature work by No Boundaries founders and local artists Pam Toll and Gayle Tustin in addition to 16 other artists working in a variety of mediums.

The No Boundaries International Art Colony is held on Bald Head Island each year, with artists from around the globe coming together to create art and be inspired by the island’s natural beauty. The 2011 No Boundaries Colony was held November 4-20th.

No Boundaries was founded in 1998 by Wilmington, NC artists Dick Roberts, Pam Toll and Gayle Tustin. The founders view No Boundaries as a step toward peace – the commonality of being artists dissolving all boundaries of war, nationality, language and culture.

The No Boundaries exhibition will be open at Acme through February 16.

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The Island Agency Announces Name Change

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Posted: January 23, 2012

Shown l-r: Robin Smith, Ken Mowbray, John Liles, Patricia Wingfield, Garrett Albertson, Jim Brown, Doug Oakley, Katie Johnson, Jeff Leonard, Michelle Stewart

By Jeff Leonard, Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales Director

As we enter the new year on Bald Head Island, we anticipate continued improvement in the real estate sales arena. Real estate sales volume island wide in 2011 was up 65 percent over the previous year, and expectations are that 2012 will show continued momentum.

Going forward, we’re excited to announce that Bald Head Island Limited’s affiliated third-party resale company, The Island Agency, will operate under the name Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales. Our sales team is retooled, reinvigorated and recommitted to being the island’s top general brokerage real estate company. While the name has changed, Islanders will continue to rely on the same professional services and sales executives you’ve trusted for years.

If you’re interested in learning about the outstanding homes and homesites currently for sale on the island, the sales experts at Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales can help to match you with the property that most perfectly suits your desires and requirements. If you’re looking to sell your island property, our sales and marketing program combines targeted online exposure, email campaigns, open houses and referral connections to put your listing in front of interested buyers.

The Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales office is conveniently located just steps from the island ferry landing, so we’re always here to assist you, seven days a week. Call or stop by the next time you’re on island, join us at an open house, or view a comprehensive database of all island properties for sale at www.BHIrealestate.com.

If you’re on island this weekend, be sure to stop by our Open Houses from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the following fine properties:

• 314 North Bald Head Wynd hosted by Gary Albertson
• 440 South Bald Head Wynd hosted by Patricia Wingfield
• 309 Stede Bonnet Wynd hosted by Jim Brown
• 105 North Bald Head Wynd hosted by Doug Oakley

Also, please join us at the Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales office near the island ferry landing on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 2-4 p.m. Help us celebrate our name change with wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres and let us share our insights about the current real estate market on Bald Head Island.

Tags: Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales | Events | Open Houses | Real Estate | The Island Agency

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Annual Smith Island Social this Saturday

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Make plans to come out after a day of annual meetings and enjoy an evening with island residents and property owners at the Smith Island Social, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. Hosted by the Bald Head Island Club, this is always a truly wonderful event. The fantastic menu, shown below, will be sure to please.

Please note, if you’re vacationing on the island, the dinner is also open to temporary members.

Smith Island Social Dinner Menu

January 28, 2012

Cocktails: 6:00 pm / Dinner: 6:30 pm

Featuring the sounds of “The Carousel Band”

 Hors d’oeuvres:

Gualfrette Chips, White Anchovies, Lemon Gremelota

Roasted Pee Wee Potatoes, Sour Cream, Caviar

Italian Sausage, Risotto, Mozzarella Fritters, Arribatta Sauce

Green Olive and Pimento Cheese Finger Sandwich

 Seafood Display:

Shrimp Cocktail and Oyster on the Half Shell

Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, Lemons

 Stationary:

Roasted Golden Beets with Champagne Vinaigrette

Butternut Squash, Toasted Hazelnuts, Gorgonzola Blue Cheese

Kohlrabi and Fennel Slaw with Bermuda Onions

Imported and Domestic Cheese Platter with Crackers

Beef Strip Loin Platter with Wild Mushrooms & Sundried Tomato

 Action Station:

Fennel Pollen Seared Scallops, White Bean Hummus, Roasted Tomato Broth, Micro Arugula

Carved Lamb Racks, Crushed Yukon Potato with Feta and Kalamata Olives, Baby Green Beans, Balsamic Syrup

Dessert:

Assorted Mini Desserts

Assorted Individual Desserts

Featuring:

Cash Bar

Wine Special ~ $4.00 per glass & a complimentary glass of wine with dinner.

Cost per person: $45 (inclusive of tax & gratuity). For reservations please contact the BHI Club at 910-457-7300.

Non-members should be prepared to give credit card information with the reservation.

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Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal Renovation Begins

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Posted: January 19, 2012

By Jim Henry

Bald Head Island Limited, LLC (Limited) will begin renovation on part of the Bald Head Island Ferry Landing the week of January 23, 2012. The project will result in a significant increase in the covered waiting area space, and will provide the opportunity for “pre-scanning” of ferry tickets for passengers at the Bald Head Island landing (something already done at the mainland ferry terminal at Deep Point).

The changes are geared toward improving the customer experience.  Beginning the week of January 23, Limited will reroute foot traffic away from the main passenger landing (Gate A) to the secondary landing (Gate B). Shown left is a graphic of the temporary path. The main landing and a significant portion of the brick promenade will become the construction site and material laydown area. Gate B will be the only dock in use for the duration of the project.

The renovation project will last at a minimum until April, but will be completed no later than Memorial Day. Your cooperation and patience during the construction to improve the Bald Head Island Ferry Landing is appreciated.  Questions may be addressed to Bald Head Island Limited’s Director of Planning and Construction, Jim Henry, at (910) 457-7268.

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BHI Club Golf Course Makes Links Magazine’s Top Renovations List

Posted By: Lauren Frye
Posted: January 18, 2012

The Bald Head Island Club Golf Course

Links Magazine recently named the Bald Head Island Club golf course the second best renovation in their Top Renovations of 2012 list, just behind Pinehurst No. 2.

According to Links, course architect Time Cate “widened fairways to improve playability in windy conditions, converted thirty-five acres of maintained turf to environmentally friendly sandy scrubland, and transformed the course’s green complexes—adding bunkers and expanding putting surfaces dramatically.”

The PGA Tour website also picked up the story.

Congratulations to the BHI Club on this well deserved honor.

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News from the Shoals Club

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Posted: January 10, 2012

By Jens Fisker, Shoals Club General Manager

Happy New Year to all, and I hope 2012 is off to a great start for you and your family. It was wonderful to see so many Shoals Club members and guests on the island during the holidays. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank all members for the tremendous support you showed the Shoals Club in 2011. Your comments, encouragement and great feedback are helping us to improve the Shoals Club facility, our food and beverage offerings, and our recreational programs for 2012.

The Shoals Club will reopen for the season on Friday, March 23, 2012, and we will be holding our first Members’ Dinner of the season on Friday, March 30. Along with more Members’ Dinners, we have additional Members’ Socials, Chef’s Tables and Wine Dinners planned for the coming year. In March we’ll be posting our complete calendar for 2012, which will have all of these great events highlighted, along with our signature holiday parties and special dinners.

While the Shoals Club is closed over the next several weeks, we’ll take advantage of that time to do a deep cleaning of the clubhouse and to take care of minor maintenance issues. We are also pleased to announce the addition of two new outdoor showers on the main pool deck—coming in from the beach, rinsing off, and enjoying the pool has never been easier. Along with contributing to the convenience of members and guests, the outdoor showers, which will have built-in “sand mats,” will help to keep the Shoals Club pools cleaner. Additionally, a handsome new wooden pergola is being constructed over the Sandbar Grille deck area (see image above). The pergola will provide shade for diners and will make enjoying a meal by the pool that much more enjoyable.

The Shoals Club remains staffed in the off-season, so please don’t hesitate to call us at 910-454-4888 or email us at shoalsclub@bhisland.com if you have any suggestions or questions. Again, thank you for your support in 2011, and we look forward to seeing you this spring when our doors reopen on March 23.

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Bald Head Island Conservancy to Host Offshore Wind Presentation

Posted By: Lauren Frye
Posted: January 5, 2012

Wind generators

The Bald Head Island Conservancy will host a community presentation on offshore wind entitled “First in Flight, First in Wind” on Saturday, January 14.  Mac Montgomery of the Sierra Club and Zak Keith of Oceana will present.

The presentation, which will be held at the Fleming Environmental Center on the Conservancy’s campus, is free of charge and open to the public. The event kicks off with wine and cheese social at 3:30 p.m. with the presentation to follow at 4 p.m.

For more information about the lecture or the BHI Conservancy, an independent, non-profit 501c-3 organization dedicated to barrier island conservation, preservation and education, please call 910-457-0089 or visit www.bhic.org.

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Find Great Holiday Deals at Island Retreat Spa and Salon

Posted By: Lauren Frye
Posted: December 21, 2011

Unwind over the holidays with a service at Island Retreat

If you’re still looking for that special something for the Bald Head Island lover in your life, consider a gift certificate to Island Retreat Spa and Salon. During the month of December we’ll give you a $10 coupon when you purchase a gift certificate for $100 or more, and a $20 coupon when you purchase $250 or more. Save the coupons for yourself or give them away, it’s up to you!

Need a few more stocking stuffers? You’ll want to check out our retail sale, running all week. All your favorite spa items like nail polish, lotions, tea, travel size items and more are all on sale, 20-50% off, so be sure to come by and stock up.

If the holidays have your frazzled and in need of some pampering, consider our Winter Spa Sampler package. Now through March 31, 2012, try any three of our sampler spa services for just $150. Choose from a 30-minute express massage, express facial, classic pedicure, gel manicure, 30-minute reflexology session, blueberry body scrub or a hair conditioning treatment. This is a great opportunity to try a new service or treat yourself to an old favorite.

Call the spa at 910-454-0333 for more information or to make an appointment.

Tags: Bald Head Island | Discounts | Island Retreat | Spa

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Holiday Festivities are Plentiful on Bald Head Island

Posted By: Teri Kelly
Posted: December 15, 2011

Holiday activities on BHI.

With Christmas and New Year’s just around the corner, Bald Head Island, NC has plenty of activities to get in the holiday spirit. Caroling, tree decorating, holiday dinners and a kite festival are just a few events leading up to Christmas Day.  For some after holiday fun, Coastal Urge is offering a standup paddleboard tour and Island Retreat Spa and Salon is offering a Mimosa Spa Tour.  For those islanders looking for an evening out on New Year’s Eve, the Shoals Club, the Bald Head Island Club and MoJo’s on the Harbor are all offering celebrations. To view the entire schedule of activities for the week, download here.

For those still considering coming to Bald Head Island for the holiday, stay 3 or more nights any time from Dec. 23-Jan. 2 and get 25% off accommodations rates when you book through Bald Head Island Limited Property Management. Discount does not apply to all accommodations, existing bookings, and cannot be combined with other offers. Book online using offer code CM25 or call 1-800-432-RENT.

Tags: Activities | calendar | Coastal Urge | Dining | Discounts | Events | Island Retreat | Shoals Club | Spa | Vacations

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